Algona Editor Joins Mexican Bull Fight Visit
Algona Upper Des Moines Republican editor and Mrs J W Haggard travel through Texas and Mexico writing about their experiences. The latest letter describes a San Antonio to Nuevo Laredo trip, the 200th birthday celebration of George Washington, a Mexico bull fight, and cross border towns Cotulla and Penrall on the Rio Grande trip.
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Histor
J. W. Haggard
Algona Upper Des Moines
Ben
Mexico
Haggard
George
United States
Nuevo Laredo
San Antonio
Laredo
Texas
Rio Grande
Old Mexico
The
Iowa
Cotulla
Penrall
Wallingford Market Day Sale Planned by Local Merchants
Wallingford prepares for its annual Market Day Sale on Saturday March 10 with Yeatock and machinery on offer. Grodan and Reeven serve as auctioneers while the Farmers Savings Bank acts as clerk. The event, a longtime community highlight, is expected to draw local buyers and visitors. Belmer Nelson of the Fallow Creamery plans a Sunday trip to Rochester for a hospital check up after recent recovery. He will travel by auto, inviting others to join for a day or two. County Recorder race heats up as LD Bereton of Emmetaburg enters the Republican field this week.
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Wallingford
Leiner
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grodan
Reeven
Farmers Savings Bank
Clork
Rochester
Belmer Nelson
Nelson
Graettinger Market Report March 17 1992
Market notes from Graettinger listing trade price for heavy hens four pounds and up and leghorn hens. References to state brands and ducks with garbled OCR text. No clear seller names or specific prices readable.
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Graettinger Markt
Brami Butler
Seven Bids For New Farm Home At West Bend
B Elsenbast let the contract week for the erection of a new house on his farm near West Bend to replace the dwelling lost to fire. Mr Hantelman of Fenton secured the contract, priced just over $2000. The house will be 20 by 26 feet with three rooms on the first floor and four bedrooms on the second. Seven contractors bid, reflecting historically low construction costs.
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B. Elsenbast
West Bend
Hantelman
Fenton
Graettinger Girls Win Opener In State Tourney at Ringsted
Graettinger High School girls beat Lone Rock 38 to 23 in the first round at Ringsted. Evelyn Jones suffered an ankle injury, and Graettinger later faced Seneca, losing when key players were sidelined early. The season ends with Graettinger’s 1982 girls’ campaign marked by a strong showing and resilience.
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Graettinger High School
Lone Rock
Ringsted
Graettinger
Evelyn Jones
Seneca
Leona Sanidvi
Gladys Tilsenbast
Genull
Armstrong
Dalliver
P T A Debate At High School Tuesday Night
The next regular meeting of the P T A will be held at the high school assembly hall Tuesday evening March 22. A special feature is a debate on the income tax with able speakers on both sides. Affirmative members include A V Bormann Ralph Coder and Dr Th J Nano. Negative members are O R Gardner A Hel Henningsen and Roy Fremont Funl.
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A. V. Bormann
Ralph Coder
J. Nano
O. R. Gardner
A. He! Henningsen
Roy
Fremont Funl
Protecting The Farmer Publicity Broadcast Of Tari Bill
Publicity claims the tari bill protecting mid wartern farmers like Yaa has financially aided them. It asserts the act offers broad protection, shaping economic conditions with phrases likened to a chicken in every mirage.
Adolph Spies Elected Head Of Commercial Club
Graettinger Commercial Club annual meeting elected officers for the coming year with Adolph Spies named chairman and C E Nevis as vice president. Dues set at two dollars, meetings on the second Monday, with a March 28 gathering to discuss topics chosen by the executive committee.
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Graettinger Commercial Club
G. A. Jensen
H. A. Elsenbast
Adolph Spies
C. E. Nevis
Max Baum Bartner
P. J. Paulsen
Grachtinger
Joral
Hoover
Paulsen
Tt Sa
Citizens' Ticket Named For City Election
A citizens' agency held at City Hall Friday evening to select candidates for mayor councilmen treasurer and assessor Three mayoral nominees were Jacob Brekke J Paulsen and current mayor Tred Spies Spies won 21 votes Brekke 19 Paulsen 11 Councilmen named M Weinholzer Henry Westergard Clarence Clemmensen Max Baumgartner and Jacob Brekke All but Brekke served last term H A Elsenbast chosen treasurer S E B Landvig assessor City election set for Monday March 28 polls 8 am to 8 pm at City Hall
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Ageny
A. A. Johnson
Ehajrhian Aml V. J. O'Connor
Canddates
Aaseskor
Jacob Brekke
J. Paulsen
Tred Spies
Paulsen
Spies
Brecke
M. Weinholzer
Henry Westergard
Clarence Clemmensen
Max Baumgartner
Jacob Brecke
Brekke
H. A. Elsenbast
S. EB. Landvig
Market Day Sale Planned for March 26 in town
Another market day sale will be held Saturday March 26 to dispose of surplus property and meet spring needs. Favorable weather prevented machinery and live stock delivery at the Grach tinger event, with details in next week’s Times. Auctioneers Grodland and Reeves assist, clerk H A Elsanhast at First National Bank More.
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Grachtinger
Xrauil
Hell
Sala Ist
Auctioneara Grodland and
Reeves
H. A. Elsanhast
National Bank
Diehl Auction Near Fallow March 18 Sale Near Fal low
V Diehl, residing two miles west and one mile south of Fallow, will hold a large public sale Friday March 18 starting at 1 PM. Items include 4 horses, 7 cows, 4 yearling heifers, Duroc Jersey brood sows, plus a full line of machinery. Grod Jond & Reeves are the auctioneers, Wm Brennan clerk. Quiet. Behgal Election Monday: election saw 88 votes. D B Maid and Je G Amdahl were chosen rectors, Du Me dy Reldy treasurer.
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V. Deihl
Fallow
Grod Jond & Reeves
Suationears
Wm. Brennan
Behgal
Adidal
Aftaly
D. B. Maid
Je.g. Amdahl
Earl Paulsen and Anna Jensen Wed in Willmar
Earl Paulsen of Willmar Minnesota and Anna Jensen daughter of I Jensen of Graettinger were united in marriage at St Pauls Lutheran parsonage in Graettinger Wednesday morning March 6 Rev J P Christensen officiating. They will visit relatives in Minnesota and begin housekeeping on the J C Christiansen farm south of Fallow. The bride is esteemed in the community and the groom, a grandson of J C Christiansen, is a steady reliable worker. The Times offers congratulations and wishes for sunshine and happiness.
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Earl Paulsen
Willmar
Minnesota
Anna Jensen
I ©. Jensen
Graettinger
St. Paul's Lutheran Parsonage
Thin City
J. P. Christensen
Gerald Bonstead
J. C. Christiansen
Palo Alto
Paulsen
LeRoy Bartleman and Son Star In Mikado at Estherville
LeRoy Bartleman and his son Donald of Graettinger performed in The Mikado at Estherville on Monday and Tuesday evenings under the direction of Mr. Josten. The Bartleman violinists received high praise and many Graettinger residents attended the show each night. Students from Graettinger high school faculty and senior class were guests at the Monday performance.
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LeRoy Bartleman
Donald
Graettinger
Estherville
Josten
Graecttinger
Doerning Jones Reeves At A A U Mat Meet
Bernard Doerning state high school wrestling champion lost a decision to Polka of Chelsea in the heavyweight division semi finals at the A A U meet in Fort Dodge Saturday afternoon. Doerning pinned his opponent three times but failed to hold long enough for the referee. Doerning won in the first round by a fall from a State Teachers College heavyweight. Donald Jones and Kermit Reeves, local stars, competed in the 125 pound class but were eliminated before the semi finals. The A A U meet draws high school college and amateur wrestlers making competition keen.
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Bernard Doerning
Polka
Chelsea
Fort Dodge
Doerning
Pat
State Teachers College
Areny
Bernard
Donald Jones
Kermit Reeves
Delegates named for Democratic County Meet in Emmetsburg
A Walnut township caucus at City Hall selected Bert Montgomery Peter Petersen Charles Harrington S P Duba and B J Mitchell as delegates to the county convention in Emmetsburg Saturday Also Lost Island township caucus set for Center School Friday March 18 to choose two delegates for Emmetsburg March 19 all Democratic voters urged to attend P H Donlon chairman.
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Walnut Township
Emmetsburg
Bert Montgomery
Peter Petersen
Charles Harrington
S. P. Duba
B. J. Mitchell
Lost Island Township
Center
Emmetaburg
P. H. Donlon
Chalyman
Former Ruthven School Head Loses Eye in Accident
Bruce Eshelman, ex superintendent of Ruthven schools and current insurance salesman, lost his eye in a muddy road accident near Ruthven. A fence staple broke loose while freeing wheels. doctors removed the severely injured eye. He was hospitalized in Waterville Coleman hospital. Local residents in Graettinger regret the mishap.
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Bruce Eshalman
Ruthven
Wee
Huston
Eshelman
Hill
Estherville
Coleman Hospital
Watherville
Graettinger
Easter Flower Sale By Young Peoples Sunday School
The M E church Young Peoples Sunday School group will host an Easter plant and flower sale at Oshers Department Store in Graettinger on Saturday March 26. Various plants and flowers will be offered for sale.
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Young Peoples
M. E. Church
Oshers Department Store
Graettinger
Crop judging contest slated for Emmetsburg high March 26
Emmetsburg high school hosts a crop judging contest aligned with the county show on Saturday March 26. Five judging teams are expected from several schools with top four from each school entering. the county champ team earns a silver cup, while the top three students receive medals. Grain show classes include corn oats and barley with ribbons for the top five in each class. Entries run 9:00 am to noon with judging in the afternoon and a planned evening program in the auditorium. no admission fees.
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Emmetsburg High School
W. KK. Webster
Emmetsburg Community Club
Path Across The Hill staged by home talent group
A selected group of experienced players will present The Path Across the Hill by Mortimer on Wednesday March 30 at the Hawk aye. The three act comedy drama draws on a real human interest story and merits public support as a Methodist church group under Miss Helen George directs the performance.
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Mortimer
Baumgartner Offers Record Harness Sale At Bargain Prices
E A Baumgartner reports fifteen sets of harness sold this spring and promises further spring work. His prices run six to ten dollars below any comparable quality, aided by cash purchases last summer. Baumgartner has operated the harness business in Graat Unger for almost four decades.
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A. Baumgartner
Baumgartner
Harneas-Bupinaga
Graat~ Unger
Elsenbast Holsteins High in Iowa Butterfat Record
A Des Moines Register clipping notes Frank Elsenbast of Graettinger achieved fifth highest average butterfat production in February among Iowa Holstein herds. It cites milking frequency, a dry cow, and compares his herd to others, naming top producers and owners across several towns.
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Des Moines Register
Frank Elsenbast
Weat
Graettinger
Elsenbaat
Contesting Association
Towa
Towa State College
West Branch
O'Brien
Grundy
Osceola
Lima
Dallas-Boone
Louis Williams
West Liberty
C. T. Mitchell
Buckingham
A. C. Swanson
Webster City
R. F. Learn
Clermont
W. A. Hagedon
Elmore Minnesota
Arthur Adams
Sutherland
Willams, Mitchel and Arms
Big Auction Sale Near Osgood March 29th
Public sale at Wood farm near Os good on March 20 features 57 head livestock including 44 cattle with many milch cows, 10 work horses, and 1800 bushels of seed oats. Auctioneers Grod land Reeves. Central Trust and Savinge bank of Emmetsburg clerks.
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Louis Lammers
Osgood
Grodland & Reeves
Central Trust and Savinge Bank of
Letter of thanks from Herrick farmer on Red Cross aid
John Jensen receives 21 bushels of corn in grateful letter from a Herrick area farmer. He notes seed loans, brood sows and milking cows saved by aid, and that most chickens were stolen. The farmer extends hospitality and praises Red Cross relief amid hard times.
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John Jensen
Towa
Red Cross
Herrick
Neleon
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Algona
County “Recorder
Bereton of Emmetaburg
For County Recorder
Jono
Republican
Kossuth County
Delliver
Commercial Club
C. . Norvia
Max Baumegartier
Citizens
V. Diehl
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Emimetsburg High School
Grachtinger High
Elsenbast
Dakota
South Dakota
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