Fire and car collision reported in Graettinger area
The Graettinger Times outlines a fatal fire in Fenton causing $50,000 damage to three businesses after smoke awakened residents. It notes prior 1938 fires that destroyed four shops, with all but one rebuilt. The report also describes a Cedar Rapids man and a Monticello resident reversing typical collision procedures when Hunwardsen’s car skid and Koering’s veered into a ditch.
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Tom
Henry Schulte
Menton Chan
Jom
Fenton
Henry Hunwardsen
Monticello
Fred Koering
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Hunwardsen
Mr. Koering
Mr. Kooring
Hat
Hunwardsen
Hynwardsen
Osgood News and Local Notices Mixes Visitors and Ration Talk
Local items report visitors at the Lloyd liner and several homes during the week. Miss Eleanor Kinneta travels to Slimimetsburg for a week’s work at the Jack Rudy home. An OPA rationing official warns that oil stove certificates are scarce and not justified for those with usable cooking equipment. Community notices urge address updates for military families and note delayed paper delivery to overseas servicemen. Norman J. Petersen receives War Production Board commendation for a production idea.
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George Meltroma
Judy
Gary
Lloyd Liner
Ole Olesen
Mr . Bry
Lloyd Mager
Helen Stiles
Monica Mahan
Netsturup
Helm Stiles
Norma McCullough
Kinmetsbury
Lew Kinet
Hrews Churlong
Bileren
Ry Py. Laabs
New Venton
Eleanor Kinneta
Slimimetsburg
Jack Rudy Hom
Hudy Ae Gaby
OPA
Minnie Th Heise
Graettinger
Rhine
Philippines
Gradlinger
Times
Stars & Stripes
Air Imail
The
Real Estate and Farm Loans
Fred Lippold of Graettinger promotes real estate and farm loan opportunities through his services.
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Insurance and Real Estate
J. Skow
Graettinger
Fred Lippold
War Production Drive honors with message from Washington
A fragment from War Production Drive Headquarters in Washington congratulates a worker for ingenuity and initiative aiding the war effort. Signed by Win. T. Todd, chief, the note praises contributions and invites future participation. Norman Petursen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Petursen of Graettinger, is mentioned in passing. The Times notes seek corroboration.
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War Production Drive
Win. T. Todd
War Production Five
Washington
1. C
Norman
Soniof
Peter G. Petursen
Graettinger
Times
Mrs. Binning 28 Found Dead On Emmetsburg Street
The death of Bessie Ira Lotcher Binning 28 of Spencer is reported from Emmetsburg Street after collapsing near Martin Funeral Home. Cerebral hemorrhage listed as cause. Funeral at Hilleman Funeral Home with burial at Riverside Cemetery Spencer. Surviving husband Charles K. Binning and four children. Public notices include Graettinger Telephone Company incorporation with seven directors and stock details.
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Rimimetstune Democrat
Obe. Binning
Spencer
Denly
John Handy
Jouis Lasson
Oral Lockey
Bessie Ira Lotcher
Wooul County
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids
Charles K. Binning
Mr. Binning
Ronnie
Dale
Onal
Janette
Herman Johnson
Fammersburg
Thomas Greene
West Allis
Johnson
Emmetsburg
Martin Funeral Home
B. F. Montgomery
Lee Hort
Eileen Johnson
National
Binning
Hart
Code of Iowa
Graettinger ‘Telephone Company
Graettinger
Palo Alto County
Iowa
Articles of Incorporation
Board of Directors
Secretary of State
Meats and Groceries Retail Ad Offers Fresh Meats
A local grocer promotes a large stock of fresh and cured meats for Sunday dinners. They advertise hams and bacon at low consistent prices along with cream, milk, bread, and a complete fruit and vegetable stock, inviting patronage.
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the Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
WMC
War Manpower Commission
Herb Lancaster
A. P. Thompsen
A. P
W. H. McConnell
Osgood
Donald Nelson
Boone Seed Oats
Leo Martin
Albert Norris
the Times
Armstrong Piano Co
Spencer, Iowa
Wallingford
Estherville
Maytag
Niels Casperson
Hamilton Hatchery
Bancroft
Postal Card
Hall Roberts’ Son
Postville
Morto-Dixne
Alao Turner
Marley's
Beim
Penn
Montgomery Ward
Osgood News
Henry J. Ruble
Des Moines
Hilmer H. Larsen
H. A. Elsenbast
Horswell Ins
Post Ofice Department
Norman Petersen
Douglas Aircraft Co
Santa Monica
California
War Production Board
Washington, D. C
D.C
Norman J. Petersen
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terris
the Times Graettinger
Graettinger Block & Tile CO
Graettinger, 10Wa
J. M. Resh
Justice of the Peace
J. Emmet Martin Funeral Service
Graethinger
Olene Jacobson
D. V
Meterinarian Telephone
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Craettinger
R McManyg
Dr. C._A. SETEES
Gesettinger
Emmeraburg
Farmers Grain CO
Raymond Tindall
Hansen
Glegn Henrich
Prop
Suena
Jorgen Andersen
George M. Graettinger
Elmer Iverson
Peter .G. Petersen
Ralph W. Graettinger
A. M. Westergard
City Meat Market
Robert Simonsen
For
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C. L. Torreson Oil Co
F. RB. Heidecker
Graettingey
Shaver Manufacturing Co
Graettinger, Iowa
Peterson Implement Co
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