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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1941

Page

5

District R N A Convention Held Here Tuesday

A district R N A convention was held here on Tuesday with staged processions, speeches, and a formal program. Notable attendees included state officers, local leaders, and district camp representatives, who organized prize awards, an umbrella parade, and memorial services before closing with a reception for candidates.

District R.N. A Cet Ugo Gresttinger Bar A. Te Bessingwes Respenas Finkel Bitaees Urat Deere Lusinees Neil Benton Ietereh Alepury Selivol Plotetes Uridere Oiguad Graettinger Laverte Armstrong West Bend Charter Swea City Grover Curlew Matlar Ringstel T Florence Bridges RNA Hone Algon Nell Sexton

Enlisted in the Marines Lew Christensen Joins Service

Lewis R. Christensen of Graettinger enlisted in the Marines on May 28 for a four year term. He will begin initial training at the San Diego base at age seventeen, with the age limit recently lowered. The Timed wishes him success and honor in the service.

Lewis R. Christensen Nels I. Christensen Graettinger Marine San Diego Lewis Lewin

Auction of Mrs. Clara Gilbaugh’s household goods

A good auction sale for the late Mrs. Clara Gilbaugh was held Saturday afternoon in Graettinger. Auctioneers M F Gilbaugh conducted the sale with Graettinger State Bank as clerk. Attendance was fair and prices were average for such auctions.

Clara Gilbaugh M. F. Gilbaugh Grodland & Reeves Graettinger State Bank

Fragmentary OCR Note with Names and Phrases

The readable text includes scattered names and fragments such as Wade and Cortes, with odd phrases and nonstandard spellings. The source remains partial and lacks a coherent story or clear events to summarize.

Whitagu University to Host Annual Picnic Address Lineup

Whitagu University faculty members outline an annual summer program featuring Dr. N. Astrup Larsen of Decoran Iowa as sermon speaker and Edvard Hambro of the University of Chicago as headline afternoon speaker. The event, held the second Sunday of July, will draw thousands to Mae Karu Manta.

Hambro

Argue Family Arrives from California for Visit

Mr and Mrs George Argue and two daughters plus Miss Alice Peter sen arrive from Los Angeles Tuesday evening to visit Mr and Mrs Peter Petersen parents of Mr Argue and Miss Petersen They will stay three weeks Argue will return by train after two weeks Petersen has three weeks vacation from work and has been with the same firm fifteen years

George Argue Alice Petersen Los Angeles Peter Petersen Argue Miss Petersen One

Special Prices On Venetian Blinds

The McWilliams hardware quotes very special prices on venetian blinds. Read the ad and then visit the store to see the new type blinds.

McWilliams Hardware

Ruth Hermansen On The Air Next Saturday

Local residents are urged to listen in as Ruth Hermansen speaks on the air next Saturday. The program is expected to feature a fifteen minute talk from her on a topic related to her recent work in New York City.

Ruth Hermansen Ant York Tee Fuwa New York City Miss Hermansen

Summer Music Study Offered Again This Summer

Mr Bates band director repeats summer program offering instruction on all band instruments and private lessons. Clana teasong for band students began Monday at the high school building as he seeks a strong group of beginners. interested students may contact him for information. Summer practice time helps improve students ability and performance.

Bates

Land of Liberty at Hawkeye Theatre This Weekend

The Land of Liberty patriotic film, featuring 189 stars, will play at Hawkeye Theatre Friday and Saturday June 18 14. Sponsored by the American Legion, tickets are on sale in advance for all ages to see the production.

Hawkeye Theatre The American, Legion

Grogitingeer Market Report Shows Grain and Dairy Prices

Market report from Grogitingeer dated Thursday June shows prices for corn, oats, eggs, butter, and heavy hens. No. 2 and No. 1 corn quoted at 17 and 28 cents respectively. eggs in straight run and trade. state brand butter at 38 cents. heavy hens 4 to 5 pounds at 18 cents per pound. heavy hens 5 pounds and over at 11 cents.

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Holstein Pi At ence annual meeting anuncia plan

Fragments indicate a June meeting of Holstein Pi At ence members with officers directing at ten o clock. Attendance and voting on annual matters referenced, including a discussion of arrangements and honors for members.

Palo Alto County Legion elects officers at joint meeting

The Palo Alto County American Legion held a joint meeting at Wert Hen May 27 electing Frans Swanson as county commander Graet Singer as vice commander L Logan Ruthven adjutant Gene Carney Emmetsburg adjutant Martin Thompson Emmetsburg historian IL J West West Head chaplain Several Legion and Auxiliary members from Gruettinger attended the county meeting.

Shr Oress Palo Alto County American Legion Wert Hen Frans Swanson Graet Singer L. Logan Ruthven Gene Carney Emmetsburg Martin ‘Thompsop IL. J. West West Head J Legion Gruettinger

Seren Dubn A Busy Man Seren Duhn Farm

Seren Duhn, west of Graettinger, is busy with a large concrete feeding floor and a forced water system for the farm. Water will be piped to all buildings and the home will be modernized. The water system uses an electrically driven pump. When finished, the Duhn farm will be one of the finest in the area.

Seren Duhn Graettinger Duhn

Local Graduates Honored by Morningarde and Cedar Falls

Two Sioux City area graduates are acknowledged. Mia Mildred Wikert completes a four year course at Morningarde college and Milas Helen Garber finishes a two year kindergarten program at Cedar Falls. Both are listed as daughters of local families and receive hearty congratulations from The Times.

Mia Mildred Wikert Morningarde College Sioux City C. C. Wikert Graettinger Milas Helen Garber Cedar Falls AL. H. Garber the Times

Nifty Uniforms Elevate Scout Parade at Graettinger

The Boy Scouts in Graettinger showcased very nifty uniforms, giving the march a fine appearance. A strong interest in the Scout movement was evident among the boys and community observers.

Scout Movement Jin Graettinger

Nephew of Mrs Lambe Killed in Memorial Day Crash

Merwin Coakley, 34, nephew of Mr Jdl Lambe, died after a car collision near Des Moines at around ten in the morning. He was taken to a hospital and died at one o'clock. He had taught at Powahontas academy and was custodian of apparatus at Pretty hospital. The family extends condolences to Mrs Lambe and relatives in Maqusketa and nearby towns.

Merwin Coakley Jdl Lambe Grartlinger Dea Moines Memorial Reyes Clork Fareta Hell At Maqusketa Coakley Toe Powahontas Academy Arches Peepetly Pretty

Tillie Winter Weds Gordon Pratt in San Diego Cathedral

Tillie Winter and Gordon Pratt united in marriage on Tuesday June 4 at St Michael's Cathedral in San Diego California. The bride trained at the Thompsen store and later joined the new firm after A Mitchell purchased the Thompsons. The Times extends congratulations to the couple and notes the bride's charm and community ties.

Celia Winters Wittens Garnettinger Gordon Prats Aed Mex Win J. Pratt Finmeotabury St. Michael's Cathedral San Diego Californis Pratt Alanka Grachtinger Young Mody Pew A. Mitchell Thompson

Curlew Boy Killed In Truck Accident

Two year old Gary Christian sen of Curlew died after falling from his uncle Archie Seagren s oil truck cab and being run over Thursday. The accident occurred as Seagren drove the vehicle through Curlew, authorities said.

Gary Roy Christiansen Curlew Archie Seagren

Frank Vasey Recovering After Minor Operation

Frank Vasey underwent a minor surgical procedure at Estherville hospital on Monday. He plans a week to ten days of rest and vacation. Vasey is employed at Thoregon Hardware in Graettinger. Graettinger friends hope to see him back on deck soon.

Frank Vasey Estherville Hospital Frank Thoregon Hardware Graettinger

New Neon Sign At Henningsen Norge Store

A new neon sign is being installed today in front of the Henningsen Norge store across from the Times office. The installation highlights ongoing storefront improvements in the downtown area.

Henningsen Norge Fron Times

Walter Jorgensen Killed By Lightning in Iowa Field

Walter August Jorgensen of Graettinger Iowa was killed instantly Thursday May 2 by a bolt of lightning while tending corn near his farm. His son John aged 18 was nearby in the barn and later found his father dead. The lone bolt struck from a cloudless path, melted the spectacles metal and damaged a pocketbook. Neighbors and Dr McManus attended, but Mr Jorgensen died at the scene and burial followed at St Paul Lutheran church graveyard with a large funeral turnout. He was born October 27 1887 in Aalborg Denmark and was 53. Funeral director Arnold Sevold led arrangements.

Walter Jorgensen Fairy Place Nouthwest Graettinger Cleore John Mes Jorgensen A. P. McManus Graettiter Mininetas Burg Mr. Jorgenson Navins Gruettinger Mr. Jorgensen Sevoli Gravttinger Elmer Olesen Chris Jacobsen Ray Bannon Henry Duhn Lovie Sandvig Jorgen Larsen Knut Soransen Arnold Sevold Walter August Jorgensen Bor Aalborg Denmark

Driving New Cars Reported By Simonsen Bros

The Simonsen Brothers report sale of new Studebakers to Michael Haag and Vincent and Tommy Boecker. Joe Hassell drives a Chevrolet and Margaret Lambe drives a Plymouth. A H Henningsen also drives a new car.

Simonsen Bros Michael Haag Vincent Tommy Boecker Joe Hassell Margaret Lambe A. H. Henningsen

Keeney Couple Building One Story Home in Mallard

Dr and Mrs Geo H Keeney of Mallard are constructing a fine new one story dwelling with no basement A utility room will house heating and laundry equipment and the home is described as one of the newer type homes in the city.

Geo. H. Keeney Mallard

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