Senior Class Play "Strange Bequest" Impresses Audience
The senior class presented "Strange Bequest" at the High School Auditorium on Tuesday evening March 10 1942. Kathleen Wolfe Francis Daniel Kenneth Barringer Elva Gage Catherine Hester Lois Jean Carter Carol Graettinger Don Petersen Duane Johnson Mary Evelyn Fogde and others starred under Supt. Howard J. Girsch. The plot centers on Robert Owens bequest to five beneficiaries with sealed envelopes and a six day wait. Tillie Murphy drew laughs and the production earned praise for cast, stage management Tom Sullivan Dwayne Lammers and musical numbers by school quartets. Furniture provided by Martin Furniture Co Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stranes
Gradlinger
Howard J. Girsch
Kathleen Wolfe
Tillie Murphy
Francis Daniel
Robert Owen
Kenneth Barringer
Lincoln Long
Elva Gage
Mamie Drew
Catherine Hester
Edith Cooke
Lois Jean Carter
Helen Cooke
Carol Graedttinger
Janet Benton
Don Petersen
Jack Fenway
Duane Johnson
Rene Louvre
Mary Evelyn Fogde
Carmel ‘Trenton
Owen
Robert
Hache
la Rene Louvre
Mary Jane Suss
Arlene Clemenson
Tom Sullivan
Dwayne Lammers
Clarinet
Martin Furniture Co
Graettinger
Remains Of Mrs. Helen Johnson Laid To Rest
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Johnson at Bethany Lutheran Church were officiated by Rev. M. C. Thompson with music by the church choir. Pallbearers were six nephews. burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery near her husband. Mrs. Johnson, born March 1, 1863 in Leland Illinois, moved to Story County, Iowa as a child and later to Palo Alto County. She married Lewis Johnson in 1884 and spent most of her life in the region, dying February 28 after a fall led to a fatal heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Johnson
Arthur Dohingen
Bethany Lutheran’ Church
M. C. Thompson
Carl Hofstad
Fruman Johnson
Joseph J. Johnson
Nels Hauge
Otis Huge
Lester Sampson
Soren Sampson
Evergreen Cemetery
Foy Funeral
John
Anna Hauge
Leland, Ill
Story County
Iowa
Lewis Johnson
Des Moines
Palo Alto County
Minnesota
Br. Johnson
Market Day Sale in Graettinger Saturday
A market day sale will be held in Graettinger Saturday March 21 starting shortly after one o clock in the afternoon. Items for sale include stock, machinery, household goods, poultry, potatoes, hay feed, seed and other miscellaneous goods. Listings are to be made with Graettinger State bank or Grodlans and Reaves auctioneers. An American Legion Palo Alto county meeting will be held at Emmetsburg Thursday evening March 26. All members are urged to attend. Frans Swanson, Palo Alto County Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
American Legion
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Frans Swanson
Delmar Murray Dines With Irish Colleens during Navy Visit
Delmar Murray U S N arrived in Graettinger for a visit with his parents on a short furlough from his transport. The 1-year sailor spoke highly of the Navy, saw Ireland, Scotland, and Iceland, and enjoyed meeting fellow midwest soldiers and a Graettinger friend on another ship. He returns to New York City after a brief home stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Murray
Graettinger
New York City
Delmar
Navy
Northern Ireland
Delmur
Ireland
Scotland
Iceland
Emerald Isle
Middle West
United States
In the Army Melville Olesen Enlists in Service
Melville Olesen son of G C Olesen has joined the colors two or three weeks ago. Robert Fry of west of Cra gt tinger is also in the army. The Times wishes both boys honor and success in military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Olesen
G. C. Olesen
Robert Fry
West of Cgracttinger
Bond Drive Progress in Graettinger Area
The Graettinger bond drive advances with numerous pledges signed. For the business district signers include Dr Olene Jacobson Jorgen Andersen and John J Sullivan while residential district coordinators are A W Ritzman Wm Duhn and Peter P Petersen. Walnut district is led by Alfred McCombs Ed Herke and H A Clemitson and Verdon by John Andre Charles Stillman and Frank Smith. Lost Island list pending with Martin Simonson as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Dr. Olene Jacobson
Jorgen Andersen
John J. Sullivan
A. W. Ritzman
Wm. Duhn
Peter PF. Petersen
Alfred Mce Combs
Ed Herke
H. A. Clemitson
Walnut District
John Andre
Charles Stillman
Frank Smith
Verdon
Hawkeye Theatre Announces Time Change for Shows
The Hawkeye Theatre inform patrons of a new schedule with doors at 7 40 and the feature shown once if late. Sunday matinees continue to start at 2 00 as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Theatre
Death Notice Emmetsburg Reporter Memorial
1942 at age 78 years and 1L months the deceased leaves six children one daughter Mya Laura Gallaway of Wolf Creek Montana five sons Arthur Leonard Sswami Herman and Victor all of Emmetsburg one sister Mrs John Johnson of Alpha Minnesota two brothers Oscar and Lewis Hauge Graettinger Ten grandchildren and many nieces nephews and other relatives and friends. Blessed be her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Laura Gallaway
Wolf Creek
Mont
Arthur
Leonard
Sswami
Herman
Victor
Emmetsburg
John Johnson
Alpha, Minn
Oscar
Lewis Hauge
Graettinger
Two Tickets In Field For Coming Town Election
Grac-tinger town voters face a March 30 election with two ballot tickets. The Citizens ticket lists Dr. B. J. Dappen for mayor and five councilmen, plus Howard Horswell as treasurer and A. C. Christiansen as assessor. The People’s ticket fields E S George for mayor with five councilmen, Mary McManus as treasurer and Jess Fleming as assessor. Both tickets emphasize experienced candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens's
E.S. George
Ray Glazier
George Graettinger
R. T. Peterson
Ellinger
Duri
Tire and Tube Transactions March 9 to 14
Obsolete vehicles listed include passenger cars light trucks and tractors led by Ruthvens Miller and Emmetsburg figures Milferd Enger Leo Leonard and Leo Thompson. Emmetsburg figures Schmeling Weisbrod and Kern appear with truck tractor and other equipment mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Ruthven
Milferd Enger
Emmetsburg
Leo Leonard
Leo ‘Thompson
Frank Schmeling
Emmetsburz
Frank IT. Weisbrod
Fenton
Emmetsburg man joins U S naval air corps
Wm Branagan from Emmetsburg has joined the United States naval air corps after passing a strict physical test. He will begin flight training after completing his liberal arts studies at Northwestern University this June. He serves as senior class president and heads the Phi Mu Delta fraternity chapter at Northwestern. He is the son of Editor and Mrs W T Branagan of the Emmetsburg Democrat. The Times extends best wishes for his success and honor in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Branagan
Emmetsburg
United States Naval Air Corps
Northwestern University
Phi Mu Dotty
Northwestern
W. T. Branagan
Democrat
The
Times
Branagan
Lost end of finger student in school accident
Don Joyce a sophomore and son of Mr and Mrs Tom Joyce lost the end of a finger in a Monday accident while operating a planet in the manual training room. His finger was cut and Dr McManus amputated at the first joint. Classmates and many friends regret his misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Joyce
Tom Joyce
Dr. McManus
Don
Red Cross Classes Expand At Schoolhouse Meeting
The second Red Cross class will meet at the schoolhouse on March 26 at 7 30 p m There are 13 members currently with a limit of 20 Anyone wishing to join should see Mrs Horswell promptly The first class meets every Friday night as usual
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Churseling
Wallingford Market Day Sale Attracts Strong Attendance
The Wallingford market day sale was held this afternoon. Members of the Ladies' Aid society served dinner at noon. The meal was well patronized and the annual auction sale was a decided success. Grodland & Reeves were the auctioneers and the Grachtinger State bank was clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grodland & Reeves
Grachtinger State Bank
Fine Window Display Of Graettinger Sailors In Billiard Halls
Photographs of Graettinger sailors and soldiers are shown in the Jack Jackson billiard halls windows. The display features fine looking boys and has drawn considerable attention from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Jack Jackson
Bob Olson Returns Home From Norfolk Navy Visit
Bob Olson arrived from Norfolk Virginia this morning for a ten day furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Olson. He is with the navy at Norfolk and his homecoming is a real treat for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Olson
Norfolk
Virginia
Mrs. Olson
Bob
Navy
New Pastor for First Lutheran Graettinger
The Rev Julius Mastud has accepted the call to First Lutheran in Graettinger Iowa. He will relocate with his wife and two sons in April and preach his first sermon in May. He is brother to Rev Leonard Masted, who taught at a parochial school in 1925 and 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Mastud
Line River
Minnesota
First Lutheran Church
Gracttinger
Feds
Masted
Leonard Masted
M. Mandsager
Mandsager
Montana
M.C. Thompson
Mmimetsbore
Lost Island
CG. Wicks
Ruthven
Spring Vocal Music Contest Next Tuesday
A spring vocal music contest is slated for next Tuesday with Greethiser Tigh Sehgel as host judge. Students from Most of tin Hunters are entered in the Swe City contest. Mrs. R. Caldwell of Pistherville will judge selections and provide critique. The program lists numerous solo, duet, and chorus pieces across soprano, mezzo, contralto, bass, and mixed ensembles, with a full lineup of performers and pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greethiser Tigh Sehgel
Mayer
RS. Caldwell
Pistherville
Ballows
Pinna Soly
Hays
Valois Jensen
Daughters of ‘the Sun
Trehorne
Serenade
Nevin Haires
Elva Gage
Shirley Whisidy
Geraldine Reeves
Delor Hampson
Elaine Clemenson
Garo Mio Ben
Nseppi
Giordani
Danny — Boy
Kral
B. Weatherly
Helen Gilbaugh
Sole
Gounod
Elya Gape
Jocelyn
Bach
Delores Hampson
Mezza
Babylon
Howell
Hemery
Salathiel
Err, Smith
George Frick
Kenneth Burringer
Vance Jonutson
JnKoy Russmussen
Girly
Glee Club
Mf Fis
B. Lang
C. Hatin
Peter de Rose
Minka
Piva Gage
Jaldine Reeves
Ivge Frick
Ken
South Barrinee
Solas
Bea
He Densmos
Plourboman
Re Clark
Kenneth Barringer
Yonce Silo
Tiptung
Schubert
George Brick
Haltolujidy
Handel
An Kywning
the Shaw
Mars. McClain
MM. Stiles
Tompkins Family Leaves for Los Angeles Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Tompkins and their family departed Monday for Los Angeles California to establish a new home. Tompkins will join James W Gammon in a business venture, and the Times expresses regret at losing a fine family from the community and wishes them success and happiness in their new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tompkins
Los Angeles
California
Tompkins
James W. Gammon
Times
Iowa State Brand Butter Ties Mason City to Pearl Harbor
Lea Young, son of Mr and Mrs R M Young of Graettinger, serving with the air corps at Pearl Harbor, reports the Iowa State brand butter label resembled a letter from home and mailed part of the container to his parents. The Cloverland Iowa State Brand product from Maxon City Iowa is sold by cream eries in Graettinger Lost Island and Wallingford at Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Iowa
Mason City
Lea Young
R. M. Young
Graettinger
Air Corps
Gruettinger Market Report March 19 1942 Beans Eggs Butter Hens Roosters
Market report from Gruettinger for Thursday March 19 1942 lists prices for beans No 2 eggs trade and straight run state brand butter 225 heavy hens 5 lbs and over 16c leghorns hens 12c heavy rooster 10c light roosters 7c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruettinger
Wayne Dappen Receives Honor At Institute of Paper Chemistry
Wayne Dappen, son of Dr and Mrs B Dappen, has received a prestigious scholarship at the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton Wisconsin. He was one of twelve recipients and will complete his work this spring. A Grinnell College senior majoring in chemistry, he hails from the class of 1938, formerly from Grant School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Dappen
Grietlinger
Wayne Dap
B. Dappen
Iaii
Institute of Paper Chemistry
Appleton
Wisi
Wayne
Grinnell College
Grant School
Adolph Spies New President School Board
At the organization meeting of the school board Adolph Spies was elected president. He brings two years on the board. Other members include A R Maurstil George Prick Wan Rasmusee and G I Shaver. Shaver was appointed to fill an vacancy. Frick and Teasmussen were elected directors. The Times extends congratulations to Mr Spies and wishes success to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehoor Board
Adolph Spies
Spies
Asi Pecis
A. RR. Maurstil
George Prick
Wan
Rasmusee
G.I Shaver
Mir Shaver
Vaedney
Messrs
Frick and
Teasmussen
Mar
Buying Bonds in War Time Government Urges Savings Plan
Solicitors in Grachtinger and the United States urge bonds pledges as 48 million workers join the war effort. A suggested savings schedule ranges from 25 cents weekly for low earners to up to 25 dollars, with ten percent of earnings as a personal quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
United States
Navy Recruiting Station Spencer Seeks Qualified Men
The Navy Recruiting Station in Spencer Iowa enlists men in high ratings matching their trade experience. For those unqualified for upper ratings, instruction is offered in forty five trades at the Navy Vocational Schools to enable rapid advancement and increased pay. Visit the Spencer recruiting station to join and train for a skilled trade benefiting your naval career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
Spencer
Iowa
U Nave ‘Prades
Navy
Danish Soup Supper Draws Large Attendance
A Danish soup supper Saturday night attracted a very good turnout. The event featured an afternoon and evening meal with numerous food items beyond the soup course. Attendees enjoyed the well prepared eats and appreciation was widespread.
Palo Alto Pioneer M E Mahan Dies at 87
M E Mahan 87 Palo Alto pioneer and longtime Graettinger resident died Thursday in Renville Minnesota at his daughter’s home after a period of illness. He was born in Elgin Illinois and came to Walnut Township 85 years ago. Funeral held in Graettinger Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial at St John’s Cemetery. Survived by seven children and several grandchildren. praised for hospitality and pioneer spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Mahan
Graettinger
Palo Alto County
Fred Jackson
Renville
Minnesota
Reba P
Mahan
Eare
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father P. Kurley
Father Aurley
Ma. Malwas
Mannershure
St. John's Cemetary
John Clemensen
Andrew Herrem
Joseph Gabrielson
V. L. O'Connor
Franeis Flanagan
P. FB. Carney
Martin
Wim
Sullivan
Haometsbore
Pied Jackson
Mayme Wothke
Los Angeles
Loretta Mahan
Council — Bluffs
Myles Mahan, Jr
Cos Angeles
Thomas Mahan
Lime Springs
Mr. Mahan
Gracttinger
Cornettinger and
Miley Micha
Dawn
Visi
Cheloni
Voss
Ma Mahan
Walnut Township
John J. Mahan
Miles Mahan
Pato Alto
Harrigan Park
Bnmnetsburg
Pato Alto County
Iowa
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County
Johnson
Graettinger Sailor Boy
Gractlinger
Bel
Ervin C. Miller
Trick
Alvin C. Allen
West Bend
Dan Fitzpatrick
Ivan L. Phillip
Emmetsturs
Harvey Mertz
Robert 8. Harrison
Rodman
Trictor
Carl F. Kern
Fanton
Tracter
Crittenden & Henrichs
Mallard
Piruck
Airt Corps
Rev. Masted
First Lutheran
Por
Gractingee
Isand
Calefornia
New President
Geo. Frick
Win Ragmussen
Glenn Shaver
Hawkeye Theater
Graettinger,owa
Edward G. Robinson
Lagaine Day
Mickey Rowney
Duty Garland
Tanzan's Secret
Johnny Welsamuller
M.E. Mahan
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