Wisconsin Lumber buys Gammon estate lumber business
Des Moines based Wisconsin Lumber company purchases the J H Gammon estate lumber business in Graettinger Iowa. The firm will take charge April first, with invoicing starting immediately and local yard operations to be decided later. L C Gammon leaves his post after eight years to pursue a traveling role in northwestern Iowa and southern Minnesota, with plans to relocate perhaps to Spencer or Algona. Mrs. J H Gammon plans to move to California this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Lumber Company of
Des Moines
J. I. ‘Gammon
Snd
Wisconsin Lumber Company
Towa
Finkbine Interests
Manson
Jefferson
Palmer
Havelock
Cedar Rapids
Gammon Lumber Company
Iowa
G. H. Gammon
Spurrier
Gammon
J. H.gammon
L. C. Gammon
J. H. Gannon
L. C G. Gammon
Minnesota
Graettinger
Spencer
Algona
the Times
J. H. Gammen
California
Graettinger Teams Win and Lose in Grading Return
Graettinger High won the first game 16 to 6 against Meraburg while Graettinger Ninth lost 18 to 14. The High team featured C Jones T Craven M Wikert Reeves Feet and A Ingebritson. the Ninth included M Jones Grodland G Bonstead G Reynolds and L Osher. Wikert had 6 goals and a foul, Jones 1 foul, Craven 1 field goal, M Jones 6 field goals and 1 foul, Grodland 1 foul, Bonstead 1 field goal. The Times notes a past Palo Alto County primary road debate and reports a Rock Island brakeman lost an arm earlier in the week.
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M. Jones
Grodland
G. Bonstead
G.reynolds
Sturdevant
L. Osher
Wikirt
Jones
Craven
Grodlandg
Bonstead
Rock Island
Man
Aber
Mowitt
Wallingford Market Day Sale Draws Crowd and Funds
A Wallingford market day sale reached two thousand dollars with lighter livestock and strong machinery sales by Joystud hardware. The Ladies' Aid dinner cleared over a hundred, drawing a large crowd and witnesses from Ruthven, Minnesota, Gravttinger, and nearby areas.
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Wallingford
Joystud Hardware
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nia. Grodland
Ruthven
Minnetsourg
Fom
Graettinger Big Market Sale Set For Next Saturday
Graettinger plans its last market day sale of the season for next Saturday at Farmers Grain and nearby sale yards. Live stock listings are growing, with buildings at the Farmers Grain company and business property on the sale yards corner to be sold. Local buyers are urged to bring items for sale. Miss Dorothy Myhre of Gradtinrer, winner in early rounds of a state drama contest, lost in the third round at Emmetsburg to Frances Severt of Marathon. Carl George of Laurens won the oratorical division and Miss June Overmeyer of Algona won the humorous division. Local spectators noted the contest was very close and difficult to judge, praising Myhre’s dramatic talent despite the loss.
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Graettinger
Farmers Grain Company
Dorothy Myhre
Gradtinrer
Emmetsburg
Frances Severt
Marathon
Carl George
Laurens
June Overmeyer
Algona
Miss Myhre
School Superintendent White Reappointed at Graettinger
At a recent school board meeting Supt White was rehired to head Graettinger local schools next year after four years of satisfactory leadership. He is praised as an able instructor with strong executive ability and tireless work ethic. Graettinger is fortunate to keep him.
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White
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Times Highway Changes To Secondary Road
The Times reports major rerouting of Highway No. 17 now called The Limes Highway. It will run north from Crippen corner along the Rock Island line into Millametsburg, joining Federal No. 20 from Jamnebabure to Crippen cores. A viaduct or full road change may occur to avoid dangerous crossings near Millametsburg. The western road, Gracttinger’s, will be graded or gravelled this year, and the Fellow to Gracttinger road upgraded and plied.
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Rua
Crippen Corner
Rock Island
Mstherville
Mullan
Millametsburg
Jamnebabure
Crippen
Ron Whe
Corporation
Gynettinges
D. A. Spies Farm
Gracttinger
Transmission Line Project Expanded to Rutland Route
Press dispatches announce a high voltage three phase transmission line from Storm Lake to Rutland in Trumboldt county at an estimated total cost of 800000 as part of the Sioux City Gas and Electric system. The expansion, linking the Biz Sioux power station at North Riverside to Storm Lake, aims to open new territory for the 3500000 dollar Sioux City power station output, with plans to reach Waterloo and connect to the Central Town Light and Power network serving 200 towns. The project totals 127 miles and involves a $1000000 terminal investment upon completion.
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Storm Lake
Rutland
Trumbolt County
Sioux City Gas and Mleetrie
United Gas Improvement System of Chiladelphia
Sioux City
Biz Sioux
North Riverside
Trumbolt
Towa
Central Town Light and Power Company
Rutland and Humbolt
Waterloo
Central Towa
Wisconsin professor targets loafing students in university critique
West Bend Journal quotes Prof. Ross of the University of Wisconsin as saying hundreds of dismissal slips were used after exams. He argues loitering, hoarding, and lazy study habits undermine learning, suggesting mass dropouts could save taxes and improve state education outcomes. He warns students who waste time will regret their lax years.
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Ross
University of Wisconsin
West Bend Journal
Glee Club to Visit Graettinger on April 8
Morningside college glee club will sing in Graettinger Saturday April 8 under the auspices of the M church with more details to follow next week. Emmet Lambe arrived from Ocheyedan and will cheer in as helper at the Rock Island depot today. He has worked for the company since last summer and plans to stay at home through the position.
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Glee Club
Morningside College Glee Club
Graettinger
M. &. Church
Emmet Lambe
Cheele
Rock Island
Burkhead Closes Clothing Store in Graettinger
Burkhead & Co clothing store in Graettinger closes its sale this Wednesday and quits business. The stock is moved to Paullina and other Burkhead locations, with fwyle Burkhead taking over the Canettinger operation and relocating to Pawling. Locals praise Burkhead as a first class, courteous merchant who offered a large stock and good service.
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Burkhead & Co Clothing
Graettinger
Burkhead
Paullina
Fwyle Burkhead
Canettinger
Fiere
Pawling Wire
Tie
Unplained Bank Accounts Debunked as Big Fortunes Myth
A pathfinder essay argues most unclaimed bank accounts are small sums, often under $25 to $60, typically left by old customers or those who forgot a will. It notes average balances around $16.75, with few dormant accounts larger than modest amounts. Banks advertise dormant accounts for 20 years and may hand them to the state if unclaimed.
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New York
Sailor's Bank
Hatching Eggs Sold In Minnesota To Local Buyer
Albert Luke, who has advertised hatching eggs for sale in Minnesota, reports an order for 200 eggs from Mrs. John Henderson of Cohasset. Luke recalls buying eggs from Henderson's parents about 25 years ago and has maintained a loyal flock with the same brand of chickens.
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Minnesota
Albert Luke
John Henderson
Cohasset
My. Luke
Hen Lerson
Mr. Luke
Ames Abe Threat Toward Weatherby Sparks Feud Tale
An Ames exchange features Abe taunting Old John Weatherby with a harsh claim about cracking his skin on a smile. The contemptuous remark compares Weatherby to someone sitting on a sandburg and to mashed potatoes with sand, ending with a recalled threat to tie a flat iron around his neck and drop him in a horse tank.
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Ames Abe
John Weatherby
Sandburg
Card of Appreciation From Woodman Lodge Members
We extend heartfelt thanks to the mantara of the Woodman Lodge for kindness and assistance during our recent bereavement from R. Young and Family.
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Mantara
Woodman Lodge
Farthely
R. Young
Do I Pay to Milk Top Cream Checks at Lost Island
Lost Island Creamery paid out cream checks totaling ten items last month. Top receipts include Olson Bros 178.38 Reynolds & OConnor 169.06 and C G Olson 149.30, with other patrons receiving amounts from 96 to 144 dollars.
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Frank Carnuy
Charles Henningsen
Simon Simonsen
John Jacobsen
J. R. Skow
New Stock For Closing Of Hardware Store Sale
Charley Jensen opened a 9 cent sale at his hardware store last Thursday and rushed an order to replenish stock for the closing days. New stock will be on Friday and Saturday selling. The sale ends Saturday night. Several hundred regular lines have been reduced in price for the sale. Bargain hunting customers are keen.
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Charley Jensen
Chris Henningsen Stricken With Paralysis Friday
Chris Henningsen, a well known community member, was stricken with paralysis and confined to bed. The stroke affected one side. he cannot walk. Family and friends hope for improvement as he, at 76, remains hearty and hopeful for more years of health and strength.
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Chris Henningsen
Henningsen
Wallingford Banker James Refsell Very Low
James Refsell of Wallingford is critically ill with stomach cancer and shows little hope for recovery. He recently visited Rochester for medical consultation with Maya specialists without relief. A prominent Wallingford citizen and pioneer, he has led the Partners Saving Bank as president for years and engaged in other local business interests.
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Grodtlind
James Refsell
Wallingford
Rochester
Mr. Refsell
Refsell
Partners Saving Bank
Subscription Changes Will Be Made at Times Office
For three weeks the Times office has been jammed with job printing and will be for at least three more weeks No subscription changes will be made on mailing labels during the rush A notice will be published when changes begin and subscribers are asked to verify their date is correctly entered.
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Times
Wallingford Fiddler Wins Contest in Estherville
Nels Peterson of Wallingford won first honors in an Estherville fiddlers contest held last week for old time music. Congratulations to Mr. Peterson. You will have to come to Grachteringer to play a tune.
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Wallingford
Nels Peterson
Estherville
Peterson
Grachtinger
Weather trend report prudent for upcoming week
Weather since last Thursday has been very warm and spring like. Tuesday was a real summer day. Current conditions show a cooler wind and increasing cloudiness with noticeable dust in the air. The writer notes ongoing changes and anticipates rain as a real spring warm spell completes.
Nane Elected President of School Board Meeting
Dr Nane chosen president at a recent school board meeting Supt White re elected for another year at the same salary to be followed by a March 29 meeting for teaching staff selections A foot specialist from Chicago will be at Osher s next Saturday for free foot care advice and examinations with a large display ad detailing the service
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Osher’s
Chicago
Booster Day At Lost Island Creamery Draws Crowd
Nearly two hundred attended Booster Day at Lost Island creamery on Thursday March 18. Speakers included A P Anderson from Humboldt and J J Bruner from Ames Extension, with performances by Minonetsburg and Lost Island groups. A diploma ceremony honored top scorers, followed by lunch. creamery officers praised all for a successful event at this NW Iowa enterprise.
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Lost Island Creamery
Mr. Vennis
Waterloo
Iowa
Duuesdiaur
Humbolt
J. J. Bruner
Ames
Anderson
Pojton
Selmer Nelson
Fallow
Nelson
Eameing
Minonetsburg
Vennis
Lost Island
Buttermaker Anderson
Humboldt
Synner
Beloetah Anu Davai Es Nd
Santas
Last Stand
KR. A. Rierson
Olson Crothers
J. W. Kuutsen
Creamery
Spud Seed Treatment Boosts Northern Iowa Potatoes
D R Porter ISU extension plant pathologist says potatoes grown in Mitchell Clayton Dubuque Scott and other northern counties disease free and sound after seed immersion in hot formaldehyde. Local growers report years of cooperative treatment at about five cents per bushel with improved disease resistance and lower losses.
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Mitchell
Clayton
Dubuque
Scott
D. R. Porter
Iowa State College
C. G. Goplorud
Mitchell County
Formalderidge
Hood
Hoyt I. Buttolph
Towa
Portoy
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Verna Grodland
Virginia Hansen
Helen Reidy
Harriet Harris
Louise Grady
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Cecil Jones
Raynald Nane
Dalé Noble
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