Holstein District Show At Spencer June 20
Northwest Iowa hosts Holstein breeders from 16 counties for a one day district show and state picnic at Clay county fair grounds Spencer on June 20 with no entry fees and ribbons only prizes. Jens Bollerup of Waterloo will judge and entries close June 15 with Carl Peterson shown as secretary.
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Northwest
Towa
Spencer
Clay County Fair Grounds
Iowa State Holstein Breeders Association
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Lyong
Osceola
Dickinson
Emmet
Palo Alto
Clay
O’brien
Sioux
Plymouth
Cherokee
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Calhoun
Sac
Ida
Woodbury
Jens Bollerup
Waterloo
Carl Peterson
Osgood
Henry Petersen
Gaza
R. C. Brown
Paullina
C. B. Jensen
Sutherland
K. D. Hatch
Floyd Albers
Primghar
E. E. Morrison
Library Hours for Summer Weekends and Evenings
Library hours updated for summer run Saturdays 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm through September 1. The schedule applies to Saturday afternoons and nights, guiding access during the summer season.
Family moves from Paullina to Grasttinger housing
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nane and their children relocate from Paullins Town to Grasttinger and lease an apartment at the Earl Jonng residence. Mr Nane recently closed his barber shop in Paullina and will soon join the Great Western railroad after previously working for the Rock Island.
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Paullina
Lloyd Nane
Paullins
Grasttinger
Earl Jonng
Nane
Great Western Railroad
Rock Island
Market Report Graettinger June 6 1940 Corn Eggs Butter Prices
Graettinger market notes for Thursday June 6 1940 list egg prices No 2 at 8 cents No 4 in trade eggs straight run state brand butter and heavies hens 4-6 pounds at 10 cents leg horns 7 cents and heavies over 5 pounds at 10 cents.
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Graettinger
Bae Data Soeessd
Two Soaking Rains Here This Week
The Graettinger territory received a soaking two inch rain Monday night aiding crops amid clouds Tuesday and Wednesday. Lightning attended the downpour with no wind. Nearby Sioux City area reported six inch rains and northeastern Nebraska endured a cloudburst with several lives lost.
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Graettinger
Sioux City
Nebraska
Town Property Auction Here Saturday June 8
The Gabrielson Estate two story residence near Royal Lumber Co yard will be sold at auction Saturday, June 8. The sale starts at two P M and includes Gabrielson household goods and Lars Egesos Estate property. Grod land Reeves are auctioneers and Town Trust Bank Emmetsburg is clerk. Joseph Gabrielson administers the estate. Display ad in paper lists full details. A real good home and household goods opportunity.
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Gabrielson
Royal Lumber Co
Lars Egesos
Grodland & Reeves
Town Trust & Savings Bank
Emmetsburg
Joseph Gabrielson
Mrs Yaberg Dies in Milford Notice
The Times learns that Mrs. Yalberg of Milford died last week and the funeral was held May 29. Mr. Yaberg died years ago. the couple resided in Graettinger and were well regarded. Mrs. Ed Turner of Pocahontas is a daughter and Grover Yaberg lives in Glendale California. More details to come next week. Graettinger friends extend sympathy.
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Times
Mother of Fred Hartman mourns her death
Fred Hartman of Graettinger mourns the death of his mother Mrs Mary Linn 170 who passed away at Sibley Wednesday morning May 29 The funeral was held Saturday and interment was at West Bend Mr Hartman is the only surviving child He has the sympathy of Graettinger friends in the sorrow he sustained
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Fred Hartman
Graettinger
Mary Linn
Sibley
West Bend
Mr. Hartman
Promotion for B. H. Horswell to Faribault agent
The Times notes B H Horswell of Rock Island has been promoted to agent in Faribault Minnesota a city of about twenty one thousand. Horswell previously served as Rock Island agent at Graettinger before moving to Dows and later West Branch Iowa. The paper commends his career and promotion prospects.
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B. H. Horswell
Rock Island
West Branch
Iowa
Faribault
Minnesota
Horswell
Graettinger
Dows
The
Times
Memorial Day Observed In Graettinger With Parade
Memorial day activities in Graettinger included a 9am parade from the school grounds with flag bearers ex servicemen and children, crosses and wreaths at Fahnestock park, and indoors at the new Legion hall with speeches music and recitations by local students. Father Belgenorth delivered the day’s address stressing peace preparedness and Christian justice.
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Graettinger
Fahnestock Park
Hawkeye
M. Mandenger
New Legion Hall
A. H. Henningsen
Verner N. Carlsen
Quartette
Paul Suss
Phyllis Petersen
Flander
Geraldine Reeves
Henningson
Father Belgenorth
Milford
Father Kelly
Belgenorth
Father Bergeworth
Carlsen
Property Owners Gather to Challenge Iowa Refund Act
Property owners met at Adolph Spies office to discuss the Iowa supreme court hearing on the 600000 refund act. It ensures refunds of all school millage over 15 mills for real estate in incorporated districts. A Polk county court halted the refund. owners donate funds to cover legal costs. The group seeks a more equitable taxation in independent districts.
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Adolph Spies Office
Iowa Supreme Court
General Assembly
Polk County
Open House for O L Thoresons 40th Anniversary
Friends and family are invited to an open house at the Thoreson Lost Island home on Tuesday June 11 starting at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Thoreson. The Thoresons are longtime Palo Alto and Lost Island residents with a large guest list.
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O. L. Thoreson
Thoreson
Local Renovations Underway in Graettinger Area
Andy Axelton finishes decorating several rooms for Mrs. Carl Hanson residence. Bert Anderson family occupies the Axelton home. Work progresses on Dr. Dappen residence in west Graettinger. Baumgartner store floor being sanded this week. D. & G. Roofing Co. holds the contract.
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Andy Axelton
Carl Hanson
Bert Anderson
Dr. Dappen
West Graettinger
Baumgartner
D. & G. Roofing Co
Glenn Larson and Vivian Olson wed in Swen City
Glenn Larson son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Larson Armstrong and Vivian Olesen Graettinger united in marriage at Swen City on Thursday May 30. Rev Swan eon officiated with attendants George Larson and Lillian Olesen. After a two course luncheon the couple planned to live on the west coast, San Pedro California. The groom serves in the U S Navy and will soon return west. the bride is a Graettinger girl with many friends. The Times offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Glenn Larson
Andrew Larson
Armstrong
Vivian Olesen
O. C. Olesen
Larson
San Pedro
California
U. S. Navy
Luther League Convention Here June 14 15 16
The annual convention of the Es thervilla circuit of the Young Peoples Luther League will be held at First Lutheran Church Graet tinger June 14 15 16. Theme Christ First with text Phil 3 8 9. Program opens 8 00 p m Friday June 14. Ten minute Bible study and prayer by Rev Nordsichten. Address Knowing Christ by Evangelist E Seotvold Minneapolis. Questions may be placed in box for Saturday. Balance of program printed next week Times.
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Esthervilla
The
Young Peoples’ Luther League
First Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Nordsichten
Christ
Evangelist E. Seotvold
Minneapolis
School Band To Give Concerts On Street
The Graettinger school band played its first concert of the 1940 summer season last evening. Concerts will be held on Graettinger business street each Wednesday evening. Local business men contribute weekly to sustain the program for the community. Mr Bates, high school band instructor, stays in Graettinger to train musicians and lead the band during summer concerts.
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Graettinger
Wand
Graettinger Business Street
Bates
Grasttinger
Graettinger Band Shines At Emmetsburg Commencement
The Graettinger high school band led by Mr Bates performed at the county rural commencement exercises at Emmetsburg High School Arydstorium on Monday afternoon. The band gave a splendid showing and played several selections.
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Graettinger High School
Bates
Exercined
Arydstorium
Emmetsburg
Royal Neighbors Convention Held at Mallard
A Royal Neighbors convention met in Mallard on Tuesday with many local lodge members attending. A splendid program was enjoyed by those present.
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the Royal Neighbors
Mallard
The
Loge
Fishing Trip To Leech Lake By Local Group
Selmar Nelson Henry Petersen Martin Petersen and Tom Rierson left for Leech Lake Sunday to enjoy a few days of northern fishing.
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Leech Lake
Selmar Nelson
Henry
Martin Petersen
Tom Rierson
Trend of Monday's Vote Is Progressive in Iowa
The article analyzes Monday's Republican primary results in Iowa. It contrasts Governor Wilson, aligned with the old guard conservatives, with H R Gross representing the new school, suggesting a shift toward progress and action. It notes farm voters backed Roosevelt in earlier years and hints Gross is rising while current state dealers decline.
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Wilson
H. R. Gross
Iowa
Roosevelt
Gross
Red Cross Quota Raised To 100 For Graettinger
Graettinger Red Cross quota doubled from 50 to 100 as local ladies raise funds. Donations may be left at Graettinger State Bank or with Red Cross solicitors. Funds aid mercy, medical aid, food, clothing, and disaster relief worldwide and during war.
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Graettinger Red Cross
Red Cross
Graettinger
United States
Graeltinger State Bank
Kitten Ball Game Scheduled For Next Sunday
Kitten ball fans are invited to a Sunday game at 2 p.m. as the Lost Island Tigers face the Lost Island Eagles at Soren Duhn field. The match promises sharp strategy and skillful play with local interest high.
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Lost Island Tigers
Lost Island Eagles
Soren Duhn
Primary Winners in Graettinger and Emmet County
Graettinger voters joined a statewide majority as Governor Wilson won the Republican nomination for governor over H R Gross by about 17,000 votes. Democrat nominating contests saw John Valentine beat Ed Breen by about 12,000. In Emmetsburg and surrounding townships, Keir edges Ketcham by under 100 for state senator, and several county offices saw contested primaries with multiple incumbents unopposed. Ward by ward tallies show Wilson carrying Emmet County 1075 to 1757 for Gross, Breen winning Emmet with 1144 to Valentine’s 109, and varied results across districts including supervisor races.
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Graettinger
Wilson
H.R. Gross
John Valentine
Ed Breen
Robert Keir
Spencer
Elmer Keteham
Ketcham
Palo Alto
Keir
A. My Bonstetter
E. I. Nefstead
Emmetsburg
Alfred Rasmugsen
Ruthven
Joseph P. Hand
Walter G. Middleton
Emmetsberg
Fred Hubbelling
Ayrshire
G. H. Keeney
Mullard
Martin Thompson
E. M. Thompson
Cap Nelson
B. F. Montgomery
Eden K. Brereton
Dr. Brink
J. M. Robinson
George Singer
Singer
Vernon
Lost Island
Robinson
Walnut
Lou C. Phillips
Mike Conlon
Kenneth Harding
Emmet
L. B. Nelson
Nels Osher
John Johnson
Swan Lake
Harding
Nelson
D. KE. McCarty
J. Mitchell
Howard Horswell
Earl Erickson
J. J. Dooley
Kossuth County
Gross
Knutsen
Jack Creek
Wallingford
Emmet County
Breen
Hawkeye Theater Schedule Curated Summer Films
The Hawkeye Theater announces weekly screenings starting Friday June 7 with Brother Rat and the Baby starring Wayne Morris Priscilla Lane and Ronald Reagan, followed by Star Dust with Linda Darnell John Payne and Roland Young. Tuesday June 11 features Pregnant Blonde and 21 with Lyan Bari and John Davis plus Pride of the Bluegrass starring Edith Fellows and James MecCallion.
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Brother Rat
Wayne Morris
Priscilla Lane
Ronald Reagan
Linda Darnell
John Payne
Roland Young
Lyan Bari
John Davis
Edith Fellows
James MecCallion
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Extherville Daily News
Johnson
Osher
Hanling
Twelve Mile Lake
High, Lake
Haring
Gabrielson Estate
the Times
Vivian Olson
Luther League
Valentine
Hawkeye Theater
Errol Prynn
Miriam Hopkins
Randolph Scott
Alan Hale
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