Graettinger Boys in Navy Highlighted by Times Ad
In Graettinger the weekly Times features the fourth of nine navy display ads promoting training and opportunities in the U S Navy. About twenty five local youths serve or train in the navy with Great Lakes participation. the town leads Iowa among similar communities. The ad offers navy booklets at the Times office for interested young men and urges reading the full navy message.
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Navy
Graettinger
Great Lakes
Iowa
Army
Air Corps
the Times
Times Office
Times
Mrs Grodland on the road to recovery
Mrs Grodland is slowly improving and can sit up for short periods. She is at her daughter Mrs Woodrow Wilson’s home in Esthville Estherville. Graettinger friends will be pleased to learn she is on the road to recovery.
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M. D. Grodland
Woodrow Wilson
Estherville
Graettinger
Dairy Calf Show Planned in Graettinger for Labor Day
Graettinger plans a dairy calf show on Labor Day with prizes for different breeds if the proposition passes. Further details will appear in subsequent Times issues.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Band Seeks Community Backing for Labor Day Boost
Citizens urged to support the local band to elevate the Labor Day celebration and foster civic pride. The column argues active involvement by business men and residents improves bands, comparing Graettinger to larger towns and promising upcoming facts on music’s value to communities.
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Graettinger
Certaan
Mrs Berdin Injured In Auto Crash Sunday
Mrs C H Berdin aged 74 of Gruettinger sustained back injuries in a highway 18 crash west of Emmetsburg Sunday evening. The collision involved a car driven by her daughter Ollie Florence and a Cedar Rapids driven machine by Howard Cherry Jr. Both drivers were unharmed. A Cedar Rapids girl in the latter car suffered a sprained ankle and minor bruises. Mrs Berdin is recovering at her daughter's home in Emmetsburg.
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Berdin
C. H. Berdin
Gruettinger
Emmetsburg
Ollie Florence
Howard Cherry, Jr
Cedar Teapids
Carl Christiansen
Luther League
Cherry
Cedar Rapids
Lake Okoboji
Mallard To Play Here Next Sunday
Graettinger Merchants host Mallard next Sunday on the local diamond near the high school after a layoff due to threshing and heat. The lineup includes new pitches Warley Hansen and Kermit with John Reeves catching, as Graettinger eyes a strong M-1 league contest against Mallard.
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Mallard
Graettinger Merchants
High School
Merchants
Jackson
Estherville
Spencer
Warley Hansen
Graettinger
Brom Visits Graettinger as Pella Man Returns
Pella Iowa businessman Q Brom of Graettinger visited Tuesday with The Times publisher. Brom formerly led Graettinger schools for two years and is regarded as a rising local leader. Also noted is editor Chris Reese and wife celebrating a wedding day anniversary in Grasttinger, with warm wishes for many more.
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RK. Brom
Q. Brom
Pella
Iowa
Graettinger
Times
Brom
Mr. Brom
Times Office
Chris Reese
Grasttinger
Grain Tank Nears Completion at Farmers Grain Co
The large grain tank at the Farmers Grain Co remains unfinished as tin for the dome has not arrived. A 9,000 bushel capacity bin was completed quickly and is ready for storage, while a 15,000 bushel bin on the north side is also finished except for the tin dome. The cement silo blocks contract was managed by Graettinger Block and Tile Co.
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Farmers Grain Co
Graettinger Block & ‘Tile Co
Automobiles collide injure two drivers in Emmetsburg street collision
Automobiles owned by Brown of Emmetsburg and Fred Lippold of Gratinger collided on Emmetsburg streets late last week. No one was injured. Both cars sustained minor damage.
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Owneavy Wowen
U.S.O Funds Support Boys In Camp
The Times omits a donor list for the U S O fund this week, urging fuller details on the organization’s work. The U S O aids recreational, welfare, and spiritual needs for soldiers, marines, and defense workers in camps and bases, planning 300 buildings costing 15 million dollars, plus 11 million for personnel and supplies. Palo Alto county reports 170 young men in army camps.
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the Times
United States
Palo Alto
U. S. O.united Service Organization
Home from Great Lakes visit by Leo Young
Leo Young arrived from the Great Lakes naval training station on Saturday morning for a week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Young. He completed eight weeks there and will take up aviation duties but is unsure of his transfer location. He spoke with James Hayes but did not meet Merle Patterson and Pat Allen who arrived later. The Times wishes him success in the service.
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Great Lakes
Leo Young
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
R. M. Young
Great Lakes Station
James Hayes
Merle Paterson
Pat Allen
Leo
The
Times
Clara Paulsen Home On Visit
Miss Clara Paulsen a Los Angeles schools teacher arrived home for a vacation visit with her parents Mr and Mrs P J Paulsen. Mr Paulsen remains bed bound though able to walk about the house after a recent stroke and is expected to improve with time.
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Clara Paulsen
Los Angeles
P. J. Paulsen
The Threshing Season and Grain Yields
The threshing season is active with long hot days yet to come as work continues. Some yields reach 40 bushels with tests around 32 to 33, but the average is lower. Late oats fare slightly better than early oats, and every dollar earned from data is valued.
Bands Gather for Arnolds Park Summer Festival
Fifty five high school and town bands are invited to Arnolds Park for the remainder of the summer season to participate in a big music festival. Each Sunday will be a special band day with August 10 flagged as Graettinger band day, though final details will be announced next week in the Times.
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Arnolds Park
Graettinger
Aluminum Drive Aids War Effort In Fourth District
Supervisor J. M. Robinson announces broad aluminum drive with Hoy Scouts aiding local efforts. Citizens deposit metal in a fenced triangle near Jackson billiard hall. Nationwide campaign targets about 20,000 tons.
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J. M. Robinson
Hoy
Jackson Billiard Hall
United States
Band announces three extra August playing dates
The band adds three additional playing dates in August besides Wednesday concerts. All three include marching band. All band members and twirlers must attend practice on Tuesday, August 5. engagement dates will be announced later.
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Basides
Vanias
Flying Corps Vance Horswell and Billy Sullivan News
Vance Horswell in Graettinger has been transferred to Pensacola Florida to take flying instructions and become a pilot. He has served in the navy about six years and is believed to be chief petty officer. William Sullivan twenty four son of Mr and Mrs T S Sullivan Port Arthur Ontario is with the Canadian Royal Air Force at Brandon Manitoba receiving flight training. He previously worked at the Hurricane factory in Port Arthur awaiting duty and will train for months to become a pilot. Billy is a nephew of the Times publisher and wishes him success in the Canadian air force.
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Graettinger
Pensacola
Times
Royal Air Force
Vance Horswell
Howard. Horswell
Albert Masters
Florida
Vance
Navy
The
Canadian Air Force
Twin Boys Born to Johnsons in July Birth Announcement
Twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson on Saturday July 26. The Times extends hearty congratulations to the parents and to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Tindall and Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson.
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Alfred Johnson
the Times
M. J. Tindall
George Johnson
Take Nurses Training Miss Eva Andersen to Leave in September
Eva Andersen will depart in September to pursue a nurses training course. Her mother was a trained nurse who continued in the field for several years before her marriage. Eva is described as capable and likely to succeed in the profession.
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Eva Andersen
Eva
Draft dodges and reassignments alter service lists
The report notes Karl qonorty sronst missed the draft while at the Great Lakes station last week due to illness. Bob Olson was sent to Jacksonville instead of Pensacola and Del mar Murray joined a ship in the Atlantic fleet. It is believed Del mar may be in Greenland or Iceland currently.
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Karl Qonorty Sronst
Seattle
Great Lakes
Bob Olson
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Delmar Murray
Delmar
Greenland
Iceland
Violinist Donald Bartleman Receives Conservatory Degree
Donald Bartleman and Miss Dorothy Bartleman of St. James Minnesota visited uncle N. 5 S. Bartleman. Donald completed a four year course at Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin Ohio last June and previously won the national high school violin championship. He has several job offers but a low draft number may call him to service.
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Donald Bartleman
Donald
Dorothy Bartleman
St. James
Minnesota
S. Bartleman
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Oberlin Ohio
Luck Pursued Him Billy Nelson in Double Accidents
Billy Nelson of Clarinda, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Nelson, spent two days in a local hospital after two accidents. A swallowed twig lodged in his throat requiring an operation. The next day he was struck by a car while playing, sending him to the hospital again.
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Billy Nelson
Edward Nelson
Clarinda
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Emmet Johnson of Dickens
A boy and a girl were born to Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Johnson of Dickens on July 16. Mr Johnson is the son of Mr and Mrs Louie Johnson, formerly of Graettinger but now of Pequot Minnesota. The Times extends heartfest congratulations to the parents and grandparents.
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Emmet Johnson
Dickens
Mr. Johnson
Louie Johnson
Graettinger
Pequot
Minnesota
the Times
Heat Wave Stretches From Early Week To Today
Weather reports describe a blistering heat wave lasting from early week through today with high temperatures over successive days. The Times notes persistently hot conditions affecting daily life and energy use.
Graettinger Market Report July 31 1941
Graettinger market notes for Thursday July 31 1941 list prices for oats eggs state brand butter and hen weights. entries show No 2 eggs at 19 cents, butter price to be determined, heavy hens under and over 5 pounds at 18 to 22 cents per pound.
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Graettinger
Corner Stone Laying at St Paul Church Sunday
The corner stone laying ceremony at St Paul Lutheran Church Graettinegr will be held Sunday August 3 1941 at 2 30 p m The Rev Gudmond Petersen Ringsted will be the main speaker The public is invited to attend Work on the enlargement of the church building is proceeding nicely and should be completed in about two months
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St. Paul Church
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Graettinegr
Gudmond Petersen, Ringsted
Harry Malmin Is Ill After Heat Wave
Harry Malmin is overcome by the heat at the start of the week and remains quite ill. He has many friends in Graettinger and nearby areas who sincerely hope for his early and full recovery.
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Harry Malmin
Harry
Graettinger
Catholic Ladies' Aid to serve lunch at Legion Hall
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society will serve lunch and ice cream at the Legion hall basement next Saturday August 2 starting at three o'clock continuing through the afternoon and evening. Menu includes hot beef sandwiches mashed potatoes gravy pickles tomatoes cherry or apple pie ice cream cake coffee and iced tea. All are welcome for a good patronage.
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Catholic Ladies' Aid Society
Legion Hall
Workmen finish silo for L. C. Jensen in Fallow
Graettinger Block and Tile Co. completed a cement stove silo for L. C. Jensen of Fallow last Saturday. More silos are planned for Carl Peterson of Terril Win. Thompson of Graettinger E. K. Johnson of Fenton and Olof Myhre of Estherville.
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Newsilos
Graettinger Block and Tile Co
L. C. Jensen
Fallow
Carl Peterson
Terril
Win. Thompson
Graettinger
E. K. Johnson
Fenton
Olof Myhre
Estherville
Rainy Relief Ends Heat Wave In Week Ahead
Rain fell Saturday and Sunday, bringing some relief from a stretch of extreme heat. Graetlinger noted several hours of cooler air and a drop in temperatures as showers dampened outdoor conditions.
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Graetlinger
All Hands on Deck and Anchors Aweigh at Hawkeye Theatre
A Naval Academy drama opens at Hawkeye with Freddie Bartholomew Jimmy Lydon and Billy Cook as leads. The plot follows three cadets from diverse backgrounds as they learn duty and democracy through campus life at the State Naval Academy.
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Hawkeye
Columbia
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Freddie Bartholomew
Jimmy Lydon
Billy Cook
Pierre Watkin
Warren Liogis
James Butler
Joe Brown
Hrle C. Kenton
State Naval Academy
Bartholomew
Lydon
Cook
Freddie
Navy
Steve
Tommy
Academy
Freddie Bartholomew Atanda
Conservation Officers Inspect Des Moines River Reach
State Conservation Officers logged a weekend survey of the Des Moines River from Graettinger to Des Moines. Nine officers checked for violations, fur conditions, and river health, noting shallow waters and scarce beaver, with calls for public help in fish rescue and potential beaver stocking.
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Des Moines
Graettinger
E. M. Wogen
Estherville
B. 1. Se
Kenneth Starkey Undergoes Urgent Goitre Operation
Kenneth Starkey underwent a serious goitre removal operation at Coleman Hospital in Matherville on Saturday morning. He is recovering nicely and friends hope for his full, early recovery.
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Kenneth Starkey
Coleman Hospital
Matherville
Light Plant Reenforcement Steel Arrives Delays Work
Work at the municipal light plant was slowed when reinforcing steel for the concrete base arrived late last week. The shortage held up progress for about two weeks, delaying completion of the installation.
Hawkeye Theatre film slate previews and old crowd notes
The Hawkeye Theatre lists upcoming showings including Men Of Boys Town on Sunday, and Naval Academy, Sweetheart of the Campus, and Power Dive with James Hogan directing. Local returnees Bernard Doerning Malcolm Jensen and Clayton Duhn visit home before rejoining camps, with praise for Lydon and Cook.
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Bernard. Doerning
Malcolm Jensen
Clayton Duhn
Hawkeye
Boys Town
Papa
Naval Academy
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Uncle Sam
Mrs. Grodland
U. S
U. S. Army
Billy Sullivan
Flying Corps
Catholic Ladies Aid Society
Ilan
Ruby Kesler
Harriet Hilliard
Ozzie Nelson
Thia
Paramount
James Hogan
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