Health Nurse to lead county tuberculosis survey
Ruth Van Alstine public health nurse will canvass Palo Alto County households exposed to tuberculosis as part of a three phase program. The effort, funded by the Palo Alto County Tuberculosis Association and the State Health Department, includes skin testing and chest X rays with supplies supported by Christmas Seal funds. A statewide conference will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Missy Ruth van Alstine
J. W. Woodbridge
County Medical Society
L. H. Flancher
State Health Department
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Palo Alto County Tuberculosis Association
Medical Society
Flancher
Enjoyed Long Auto Trip by Mrs Johnson and Jensen Family
Mrs A J Johnson recently returned from a six week vacation with Mr and Mrs Jensen and their granddaughter Marilyn Greek. The group toured the Atlantic coast to Maine and crossed into Canada at Niagara Falls visiting Toronto and major spots including Washington Philadelphia Atlantic City and Albany. Marilyn sat in Governor Dewey's chair and the Jensens praised their trailer for flexible travel before Johnson took a train home from Cleveland while the Jensens continued toward Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Johnson
Jacksonville
Florida
J. P. Jensen
Jensen
Marilyn Greek
Johnson
Atlantic
Maine
Canada
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Albany
New York
State Capitol
Marilyn
Dewey
Jensens
Cleveland
Weather Brief Describes Week of Pleasant Summer Skies
A week of pleasant summer weather was followed by a large black cloud and a brief two hour rain. Harvesting proceeds with some fields needing one cutting method due to prior storm damage. Oats varied in wind and rain tolerance while temperatures ranged from upper 80s to lower 90s, with continued favorable corn growing conditions.
Will Move Pronnix Family Leaving Graettinger for Phoenix
Mr and Mrs Chris Gengen plan to move to Phoenix in coming weeks to spend winter and spring there Their daughter Mrs Ira Beaver and her husband are currently visiting in Graettinger A Jensen farewell party was held for Mrs Jensen at Mrs Quinten Jensen s home Many Graettinger residents regret the departure and wish the couple well as they relocate to the new location
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Gengen
Phoenix
Ira Beaver
Graettinger
Jensen
Bake Sale by St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid Circle
Mrs Nels Nelsons circle of St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale Saturday July 24 at Hansen Hardware store. Items of food and bake woods will be on sale in the afternoon and evening. Your patronage appreciated. Frank Young 17 son of Mr and Mrs Tt M Young left for Des Moines after joining the U S Navy and reporting for duty at Spencer. He will have medical and boat training at Great Lakes.
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Nels Nelson
St. Paul Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Hansen Hardware Store
Adv
NAVY
Frank Young
Tt. M. Young
Des Moines
U. S. Navy
Spencer
Great Lakes
Young
the Times
Frank
Holstein Breeders Invite to Northwest Iowa Picnic Show
Holstein breeders in Northwest Town extend an invitation to a one day show at Clay County Fair grounds Spencer Iowa. The event features top Holstein cattle with prizes including cash, ice cream, and free fuel incentives. Judging begins 11:00 with Jim Daughtery as judge. winners may advance to Cedar Rapids Town Exhibit.
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Halstein
Northwest Town
Clay County Fair
Spencer
Towa
Jawa
Northwest
Iowa
Tangney Hotel
Schmidts
Jersey Dairy
Spencer Dairy
Little Sioux
Northwest Creamery
Ihe Alto Creamery
Waterloo Dairy Congress
Ronald Chapman
Ruthven
Blacksmith and Welding Shop Opens Near Rock Island Depot
Fred Rubink opens a blacksmith and welding shop at the rear of his residence area just east and north of the Rock Island depot. He brings a lifetime of experience and is regarded as an excellent mechanic likely to attract strong business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rubink
Rock Island
Rubink
Ruthven Team To Play Here Next Sunday
Graettinger had a full softball program with Graettinger defeating Golden Sun 8 to 7 in seven innings. The Juniors and Jackson Pirates from Emmetsburg tied 10-10. Graettinger now has one win and one draw as a league season features Ruthven visiting next Sunday at league park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Graettinger Town
Golden Sun
Estherville
Jackson Pirates
Emmetsburg
Gruettinger
Dick McCombs
Dutch Marxen
Ruthven
Graettin
Grantlinger
Wallingford Merchants
Wallingford
Super Pummetsburg
Graettineer
Tes
Oworthy
Jack Jackson
al Stars
Eimmetsburg
Dow
Navy enlistees to train at Great Lakes center
Navy enlistees from the local recruiting district will begin recruit training at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes Illinois starting July 19 replacing San Diego California. Chief Wesgaard said machinist mate school is open to high school graduates under the Choose-your-school program with most state schools available and an unlimited quota for this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Great Lakes
Wesguard
Naval Training Center
Illinois
San Diego
California
Imachinist
Vesgaard
Soap Box Derby Labor Day Feature Attraction
Rules outline for a Labour Day soap box derby. Entries must meet size and weight limits, use only ready made running gear, and pass safety inspections. Entrants drive their own cars, with prizes for each race and a grand prize to be announced in next week's Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regal
How To Save Time When You Renew License
A community notice explains renewal timing by license number and instructs readers to visit the Court House in Mmmersburg on Tuesdays from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm with a valid license. It warns about long lines before openings, eye tests, and potential delays if not prepared, emphasizing bringing a license and checking eye vision requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Christensen
Mmmersburg
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Nine year old Sharon Larson undergoes appendicitis operation
Sharon Larsen aged nine daughter of Mr and Mrs George Larson underwent an appendicitis operation at Holy Family hospital yesterday morning. Classmates and friends hope for her early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Larsen
George Larson
Holy Family Hospital
Why I Want To Be A Nurse Essay Contest Rules
The Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Award offers twenty dollars per applicant for the winning essay on Why I Want To Be A Nurse. Submissions must be under six hundred words, with two letters of recommendation and a clergy member and a professional citizen. Entries due August 1 at Argonne Armory Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarit Suss
Lowa
Miss Suss
Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial
Iuwa
American Legion Auxiliary
Argonne Armory
Des Moines
Kerr Dairy to Quit Business August First
Mrs Lucy Kerr owner of Kerr Dairy announces retirement from the milk route business as costs rise prompting closure after six years of operation. The Ann Morrison Dairy of Gruettinger also buys pasteurized milk on a large route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr Dairy
Lucy Kerr
Ker
Wijoyen
Ann Merson Dairy
Gruettinger
Luncheon For Greek Sorority Members At Okoboji Club
A July 29 luncheon from 1 00 p m at the Okoboji club invites all members of the national Greek letter sororities in the lake region and neighboring communities. The Estherville pan-hellenic association plans the event and invites eligible women to attend with reservations via the Okoboji club. Price is 1 50. Sent to the Times by Mrs G L Story of Estherville.
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Okuboji Club
Lake Region
Estherville Pan-Hellenic Association
Okoboji Club
The
Times
Estherville
Fort Dodge Town vs Wallingford Merchants Tonight at Wallingford
Tonight at Wallingford Fort Dodge Town faces Wallingford Merchants in a hoped for exciting softball game. The following Friday Wallingford hosts Ledyard Legion, as Wallingford leads the league with Graettinger second. Wallingford boasts strong past teams and is noted for a solid season. The town remains a short drive away on the concrete road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallyingford
Wallingford
Old Settlers Picnic Set For August 1 At State Park
The Old Settlers organization of Palo Alto and Emmet counties plans a picnic at Lost Island estate park Sioulay on August 1. State Senator Dewet of Algom will be the principal speaker. Awards include a prize for the oldest settler by years of residence. Invitations extend to all settlers and families keen to keep pioneer memories alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONS Settlers Organization
Palo
Pioner
Visitors From Omaela Arrive To Visit Relatives
Orville Masters and his six year old son Tommy travel from Omaha to visit local relatives and friends. Orville, son of Mrnal Mes and Pred Maas ters, has worked in a grocery store in Omaha for three years and previously at a bomber plant. Daughter Mavie recently stayed with grandparents in Gradinger and Ruthven and other local relatives.
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Orville Masters
Tommy
Omaha
Orville
Mrnal Mes
Mavie
Gradinger and
Ruthven
RAND CONCERTS IN GRAETTINGER BRING BUSINESS PATRONAGE
Graettinger Wednesdays feature band concerts that draw community interest. The performances are organized for the business district and attract many attendees from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Graettinger Man Escapes From Doghouse Injury Spills
A Graettinger resident fell from a doghouse and suffered a severed leg injury, was taken to the local hospital, and the tale sparked wide curiosity as local readers sought to understand how he escaped the doghouse and ended up in the hospital. The report notes readers show interest in the man’s identity but privacy is requested. Local workers across multiple trades offered varying, often humorous reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Mary Okelly Knudson
Mr. Mersburg Democrat
Yimes
Olson Family Visit From Los Angeles Described
Bob Olson and his nephew Young Bob Olson arrived from Los Angeles for a family visit. The younger Olson had spent weeks there enjoying sights. The trip to Graettinger included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Knutson of Cylinder.
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Bob Olson
Wm. Olson
Los Angeles
Bob
Olson
Graettinger
Everett Knutson
Cylinder
Harold Nyborg Drowned at Washington Lake During Vacation
Harold Nyborg 34 drowned in a lake in Washington state while on a vacation trip. The Kingston Idaho family home is listed as his residence. Funeral planned in Jackson Minnesota Friday afternoon this week. He leaves a wife two children and his parents Duke and Mrs Nyborg. Relatives live in Graettinger and nearby areas. More details planned for next week's Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Nyborg
Washington State
Kingston
Idaho
Nyborg
Washington
Jackson
Minnesota
Duke Nyborg
Graettinger
New York Guests Visit Marmetstuee Family in Haineisburg
Leo Adams and Mrs. John Galleger from New York City stayed with J. J. Sullivan in Marmetstuee. Andy Adams and relatives, including Miss Mileen Adama, joined a large family gathering in Haineisburg before beginning an 1,400 mile auto trip back to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Leo Adams
John Galleger
Andy Adams
Mileen Adama
Marmetstuee
J. J. Sullivan
Nick
Haineisburg
Hileen Adams
Pimmelsburg
Lea
Nick Adis
Grigsby Named Acting Commissioner of Education
Grigsby, former superintendent of the Grieltinger schools, is named acting commissioner of education in Washington. He has served ten years as director of secondary education and pupil adjustment in Des Moines. Associated with Des Moines schools for 25 years, he was superintendent during the 1919 20 school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Grigsby
Grieltinger Schools
Washington
Des Moines
Tie
Bohi Family Plans Move to Geneva Nebraska
The Bohi family of Kiceville Lown and relatives hosted dinner Tuesday at the Luehsinger home. They will move to Geneva Nebraska next week where Rev Vohi has accepted a post. Their son John, a 48 high school graduate, will attend Doane College at Crete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Key
Wan. G. Bohi
Kiceville
Lown
George Singer
Tocality
L. 2. Luehsinger
Hohi
Geneva
Nebraska
Vohi
John
Doane College
Crete
Nebraski
Happy Woman Lands Six-and-Half Pound Pike on Lake Minnewaska
Mrs Bob Carter of Griettinger and her husband fished at Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood Minnesota. She reeled in a six and one half pound northern pike in a ten minute struggle during a vacation visit to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Carter
Griettinger
Lake Minnewaska
New Glenwood
Minnesota
Carters
Minnesota Lake
Glenwood
Recovery Report for Patient From Holy family Hospital
Friends announce the speedy recovery of a patient after ten days as a surgical resident. He is back at work at the TR & 1 Grocery in Graetlinger, noting improved strength and cheerful return to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LW. Mevain
Holyamily Hospital
TR & 1
Grovery
Graetlinger
One Trip to New York With Mrs Prick and Son Paul
Mrs George Prick and her son Paul and Ruth leave for West Point New York today. They will visit Mr and Mrs Lloyd Appleton and family at West Point and await Fred Spies father of Mrs Prick as he flies home from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Prick
Paul
Ruth
Wet Point
Mors
Liloyd Appleton
West Point
Fred Spies
Wrick
Germany
Jacobsons Return From Black Hills Vacation
Dr and Mrs Olene Jacobson and family end a week long Black Hills trip. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Carl Queensland and their son Kenneth of Jefferson, Iowa, on the return early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iblack Hills
Olene Jacobson
Black Hills
Carl Queensland
Kenneth
Jewell, Iowa
Navy Enlistment Rejected For Paralyzed Finger
A young applicant, initially told he could not qualify, had the little finger of his right hand amputated and reapplied, ultimately gaining entry into the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Weather reports from Pearl Harbor fleet dispatches
At Pearl Harbor the U S Navy Fleet Weather Central broadcasts thirty six hour updates from ships. Weather maps are translated and coded for six hourly broadcast to remove ambiguity and ensure navigational safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S S. Navy
Fleet Weather Central
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
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Spencer Fair Grounds
Bill's Cafe
Holstein Committee
Dewet
Omaela
Dog House
Washington Lake
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