Durochrome Co Decals Highlight Wartime Roles and Growth
Visiting the Durochrome Co plant in Los Angeles, the Gammon brothers and staff showcased decal production for U S and Allied aircraft, aircraft instrument panels, and various markings. The firm emphasizes government work, wartime priorities, and future expansion while noting strong equipment, skilled crafts, and plans for a larger, better organized facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Durochrome Co
James
Kelly Gammon
Graettinger Young Men and Sons
J. H. Gammon
San Marino
Gammons
James Gammon
L. CG
Kelly) Gammon
L. M. Heuertz
Graettinger
United States
U. S
New York City
Open House for Nichterns 26th Wedding Anniversary
An open house will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Nichtern seven miles east and four miles north of Graettinger next Sunday July 30 in the afternoon and evening. The event marks their 26th wedding anniversary with a cordial invitation for friends to call and visit.
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Harvey Nichtern
Graettinger
Mrs. Nichtern
First 1944 oats received by Farmers Grain Co
Tom Hampson phoned the Times from Farmers Grain Co to report the first 1944 oats received. Carl Christiansen marketed the oats from west of Erhmersburg, grown on Martin Jensen’s farm. Test yield noted as 37. Christiansen did not estimate yield per acre.
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Tom Hampson
Times
Farmers Grain Co
Carl Christiansen
West of Erhmersburg
Martin Jensen
Christiansen
Roosevelt and Truman Nominated by Democrats in Chicago
In Chicago at the Democratic National Convention last week Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated almost unanimously for president with Senator Harry S. Truman of Missouri named as running mate. Vice President Wallace was not renominated.
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Roosevelt
Truman
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Missouri
Wallace
Last Week To Buy E Bonds Of The Fighting Fifth
The fifth war bond drive ends July 31. Bonds bought this week count toward the quota. H E Barringer, county chairman, urges Palo Alto residents to finish pledges and, if able, to buy an additional 30 E bonds. Graettinger and local townships exceed quotas while Iowa lags. State appeals pressed early in the week. The state chairman aims to meet the E bond quota and urges extra purchases of 100 dollar bonds today or Friday or Saturday.
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H. E. Barringer
Palo Alto
Graettinger
Iowa
Gammons Firm Reveals Complex Printing Process in Los Angeles
The Gammons firm outlines their printing related work and the use of offset presses, noting the involvement of trade composition plants for typesetting and heavy monthly bills for setting. The visit covers interiors, climates, and lighting effects on products, with references to Graettinger and family connections in California and Minnesota.
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Gammons
Graettinger
Com
Charles Tompkins
Ofpany
Los Angeles
Crookston
Minnesota
Venice
California
Sgt Obe Besaw Killed In Action In Italy
Estherville Daily News reports Sgt Obe Besaw 29 was killed in action in Italy on July 2. He enlisted May 25 1941 served over seas two years with action in Africa Sicily and Italy. He trained in Louisiana and farmed in Emmetsburg before service. He is survived by parents and siblings. last letter dated June 22.
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Estherville Daily News
Obe Besaw
Italy
Ed Besaw
Wallingford
United States War Department
Besaw
Armed Services
Louisiana
Africa
Sicily
Cylinder
Osgood
Emmetsburg
New Secretaries Appointed In Local School System
Miss Jean Treiber of Des Moines began duties as secretary to Supt. K. M. Chase this week. Miss Beeler, graduate of A. I. B. in Des Moines, previously served as secretary to the Rollins Hosiery Mills superintendent for two and a half years and plans to pursue nursing soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Treiber
Des Moines
K. M. Chase
Beeler
Des Moin
Rollins Hosiery
Delegates Skow Duhn to Attend Democratic State Convention
Julius J. Skow and Soren W. Duhn will attend the Democratic state convention in Des Moines on Saturday. Others from Grachtinger may also attend the event.
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Julius J. Skow
Soren W. Duhn
Des Moines
Grachtinger
War time views of Douglas plant camo and local tours
The writer describes a family visit to the Venice area including a tour near the Douglas aircraft plant. Camouflage on the building and wings is noted as artful while no planes or armed guards are seen. Mentions flak towers, a naval training center, and a 50 mile coastal drive with little military display, plus visits to Long Beach and the Lenihan family from Cleveland.
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Tom
Sullivans
John
Venice
Sam
Navy
Flagstaff
Arizona
Tom Sullivan
Douglas
Army
Auto
Jus
Ocean
California
Helen
Long Beach
Lenihan
Lenihans
Cleveland
Bethlehem , Shipbuilding Co
Ohio
Beverly Lammers Very Ill After Tonsil Operation
Miss Beverly Lammers daughter of Mrs. Wmn Lammers was very ill the first part of the week with a serious condition after tonsil removal two weeks ago. Saturday evening bleeding started and Dr McManus stopped the flow temporarily. She was taken to the hospital and three blood transfusions were given the first of the week as friends hope for her early improvement and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Lammers
Wmn. Lammers
McManus
Beverly
Kathryn McCarty Attends Wallaces Tea In Chicago
Kathryn McCarty of Baraboo Wisconsin attended a tea for Vice President Henry Wallace during a session of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last week. Former Governor Kraschel and several Towans were among the attendees. Mrs W H Dooley, 61, of Motherville, dies at St Marys Rochester from a muscle collapse with no known cure. She married W H Dooley in 1908 at St James Minnesota and lived in Estherville 80 years. two children predeceased her.
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Kathryn McCarty
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Chicago
Henry Wallace
Kraschel
W. H. Dooley
Motherville
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Reunion of Seven Norwegian Ministers at Duncombe Iowa
The Stort Dodge Messenger reports a remarkable family record with a father and his six sons and sons in law all serving as ministers. One son, Rev Julius Masted, leads the First Lutheran church in Graettinger. The Times notes this seven minister kin group has been mentioned before.
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Stort Dodge Messenger
Duncombe
Iowa
Julius ¥. Masted
First Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Times
Ill Independence man Emil Huskamp in coma this week
Emil Huskamp of Independence is very ill and in a coma after months of illness. A former member of the board of supervisors who recently resigned due to health, he is sought by north Palo Alto friends for any hopeful updates on his condition.
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Emil Huskamp
Independence
Huskamp
Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto
Mrs J. B. Martin Dies in Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg resident Mrs. J. S. Martin died Tuesday night after a long life. She was the mother of James Martin who lived in Graettinger and aunt of Mrs. Jack Jackson. Graettinger friends extend sympathy to the relatives.
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Martin
J. S. Martin
Emmetsburg
James Martin
Graettinger
Jack Jackson
Improvements at Local Homes Stir Civic Pride
New improvements of various kinds are underway on residential property here. A. H. Shaver and Amos Mammen completed a cement project at the C. A. Jensen residence with a long pavement strip from the garage to the street and new curbing. A. D. McWilliams porch is under construction while C. E. Norris porch is being remodeled and will be screened in when screen wire arrives. D. C. Barringer builds new porch steps.
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A. H. Shaver
Amos Mammen
C. A. Jensen
A. D. McWilliams
C. E. Norris
D. C. Barringer
Humboldt Republican and Independent Installs Duplex Press
The Humboldt Republican and Independent has installed a fine new Duplex press at a cost of $1,600 plus prose expenses. The press can print fold count and pack 6,000 eight page papers per hour, reflecting a modern update by true newspaper people in Humboldt.
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Humboldt
Grandpa Ira Mammen Improves After Stroke in Graettinger
Mrs. Wendell Christianson reports Ira Mammen, 72, of east Graettinger, has regained mobility after a stroke on April 8. Confined to bed eleven weeks, he is improving rapidly and his speech is returning. Friends hope for continued improvement.
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Wendell Christianson
Times
Ira Mammen
East of Town
Mammen
Graettinger
Marketer Announces New Oats Record at Farmers Grain
The Farms Grain Co elevator records a new oats standard after Frank Elsenbast reports 41 pounds per bushel. Christian confirms the achievement as a high quality benchmark set at the Christiana elevator.
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Frank Elsenbast
Farmers Grain Co
Christiangen
Christianen
Injured Eye Delays Recovery After Cow Incident
Eddie Hansen, treated in Emmetsburg for an eye injury, was struck by a cow’s tail lash while milking. The eye ball suffered damage though sight remains. doctors warn months of recovery before effects fully pass. Betty Hermansen, a Bank of America stenographer in Los Angeles, travels with Lt. A C Barringer after business college graduation.
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Eddie Hansen
Emmetsburg
Bank of America
Betty Hormansen
Mankato Business College
A. C. Barringer
Los Angeles
Misa Hermansen
Wm. Hermansen
Lt. Barringer
Qua Weather Report Delights With Cool July Days
A week of cool pleasant July weather brings occasional moisture hindering harvesting and combining. Rain favors the corn crop. Days stay fairly warm while nights are cool.
Mrs Charles Christianson Nears Return Home After Surgery
Mrs Charles Christianson recently underwent a surgical operation and has been at Emmetsburg hospital for about four weeks. Doctors anticipate her return home this week.
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Charles Christianson
Emmetsburg Hospital
John Jensen Improving Nicely at Rochester
John Jensen is improving nicely at Rochester and was able to walk a little in recent days. He remains with hip issues. Mrs. A. J. Johnson and Mrs. Honor Greek and daughter returned to Graettinger a few days ago.
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John Jensen
Rochester
Irs
Jensen
A. J. Johnson
Honor
Graettinger
Adolph Spies Loses Boat In Okoboji Fire
At Okoboji Boat Works a midnight blaze destroyed nine sheds and seven boats valued at about fifty thousand dollars. Adolph Spies of Graettinger owned one lost boat. two cruisers owned by Dr. Baxter and K. F. Lytle each valued at ten thousand dollars. Firemen cut loose launches. cause believed to be a short circuit or cigarette.
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Okoboji
Adolph Spies
Graettinger
H. J. Barringer
Emmetsburg
Dr. Baxter
K. F. Lytle
Sioux City
Roy Roff
Queen
Barbara Marshall
Des Moines
Mdna Mae O'Farrell
George Williams
B. A. O'Farrell
Okeboji
Spies
Grachtinger
Trip to Minnesota by Mr and Mrs Jacob Brekke
Mr and Mrs Jacob Brekke recount a 500 mile summer trip starting July 9 from Gracttinger to Blue Worth Blooming Prairie near Whelan Owatonna Waseca Mankato Lake Crystal Madeira and back. They describe visits with relatives and friends and note uneven crops with floods and various farm activities observed along the way.
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Jacob Brekke
Minnesota
Whelan
John Brekke
Owatonna
Waseca
Nils Breek
Mankato
Lake Crystal
Julia
Madeira
Auction Sale for Household Goods This Saturday Evening
A sale of household items starts Saturday at 8:00 p m with a dinette set day bed oil heater chairs a solid oak writing desk oil barrels beds and misc items. Bring unsold furniture to the Times office for cash. Grodland Reeves are the auctioneers and Graettinger State Bank clerk oversees consignments.
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Times
Tema
Sala
Times Office
Grodland & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank
Tonil Surgery Performed On Two Estherville Children
Miss Karen Wolfe and John Craven, children of Estherville families, underwent tonsil removal operations Thursday afternoon at Holy Family hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Karen Wolfe
John Wolfe
John Craven
Lester Craven
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
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