Bold Wolf Blamed For Frightened Stork In Pato Alto County
Frightened stork in housetown of Pato Alto county attributed to bold wolf. Voter roll lists 8,248 county residents over 21 for 1984 tax of 1 per head due now, with penalties after July. Emmetsburg shows largest list, followed by Gracttinger and Ruthven. many townships totaled, some missing. Victim of monoxide is Henry Winter, former Humboldt resident, died in his Highland Park garage. Mrs. Jenavold recovers on crutches after broken hip. Jengvold family residing in White Salmon Washington.
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Pato Alto County
Palo Alto County
Cap Nelson
Emmetsburg
Gracttinger
Ruthven
West Bend
Rush Lake
Fern Valley
Tee
Nevada
Henry Winter
Highland Park
Clinois
Humboldt
Jenavold
Martin Jenavold
W.H. Noble
Graettinger
Jengvold
White Salmon
Washington
Will Bull Builds New Barn on Doyle Farm
T W Doyle of southwest of Gradtfinger plans a barn this year on the Doyle eighty acre farm not on the home place. Wisconsin Lumber Co of Gradtfinger will furnish material for the structure. A new dry cleaning firm M Hanson of Ochevedan opens in James Jacobsen building with a display ad in today's Times. The Jacobsen building was remodeled recently with a new front for the new line of business.
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Gradtfinger
Doyle
Wisconsin Lumber Co
M. Hanson
Ochevedan
James Jacobsen
Hanson
Jacobsen
Pay $1 at State Bank for old age pension tax
Payment of the $1 old age pension tax is requested at Graettinger State Bank to avoid a trip to Ameteburg. The tax applies to everyone over two years old and is payable now with delinquency dates noted as July 4. May devotions are planned at the Catholic church on Wednesday and Friday evenings during the month.
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Graettinger
Atholic
Dust Storm Tuesday in Dakota Town Continues
A dust storm lashed Dakota Town on Tuesday with strong winds and reduced visibility. Officials urged residents to stay indoors and secure loose objects as cleanup crews prepared for potential damage assessments.
Graettinger marked report on May 3 1984 trade items
Fragmented OCR notes list multiple farm products and animals such as Leghorn Springs Heavy Hens Old Roosters and a State Brand Buller with prices around 28 cents. The readable content is sparse and non-sentential, indicating a catalog or market listing.
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Graettinger
Thuraday
Wes
Batows State Brand Buller
Thirteen Hour Devotions At Catholic Church
Thirteen hour devotions will be held at the Catholic church in this city Sunday May 18 according to an announcement by the Rev Father Kelly. Priests from neighboring parishes will assist in the exercises, continuing the May tradition in Graettinger.
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Father Kelly
Graettinger
Prishes
Hawkeye Theatre to buy new motion pictures machine
Hawkeye Theatre directors discussed purchasing a modern motion pictures machine. The new device promises lower film and delivery costs, a significant yearly saving. Installation is set for Tuesday night with shows slated Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, potentially extending through the summer if Tuesday nights succeed.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Special Meetings At St. Pauls Starts May 3rd
Evangelistic meetings announced at St. Pauls Church starting May 3. Rev Luni of Blair Nebraska will speak, with special choir and youth groups providing singing. Sunday School at 9 45, services at 11 00 and 2 00, closing at 8 00. Ladies to serve dinner. Pastor note and invitation to attend.
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St. Paul's Church
Luni
Blair
Nebr
Prof
Nelsen
Prof. Nelsen
James P. Christensen
Receiving Fine Encouragement for Republican Candidate Henningsen
Henningsen of Grachtingar receives strong county wide backing as the Republican candidate for state representative. Support described as splendid and indicative of his capability and favorable reception.
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Henningsen
Grachtingar
Jensen's Triple Scored Victory For Graettinger
Lawrence Jensen drove the winning run in from second with a clutch two base hit in the tenth inning as Graettinger defeated Curlew 10 to 9. Curlew led 9 to 6 after seven innings and Graettinger rallied with two runs in the eighth and two more in the tenth to grab the league win.
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Lawrence Jensen
Curlew
Jensen
Arney
Merle Grodland
Curlew Battlers
Inter Graettinger
Gib Reeves
Graetzlinger
Bartleman
Sullivan
Graettinger
Joe Grady
Stanley Young
Grady
Young
Cylinder
Dorothy Walter Sent to Salem for Treatment
P. J. McCarty took Miss Dorothy Walter to Salem Oregon yesterday riding with Mrs A H Cameron of Graettinger a trained nurse who had cared for her during the illness for two weeks They will remain in Salem for some time The Graettinger trip was via auto driven by Chiia Jensen of the Jenaen Auto Co in one of the new Chevrolets The Graettinger friends hope the climate change will aid her recovery Her father John Vedder resides at Salem
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Salem
Oregon
P. J. McCarty
Dorothy Walter
A. H. Cameron
Graettinger
Dorothy
Misa
Dorothy Auncornly
John Vedder
Rain Shortage Hits Town Section in April
The section reports a soaking rain earlier in April but no further showers this month. Ground remains badly in need of rain as conditions stay unusually dry for the period.
Leak at Spirit Lake Draws Officials Toward Drainage Theory
Reported water levels in Spirit Lake are five feet higher than Hast Okoboji seasonally, yet show only a one foot difference. Workmen digging a ditch toward nearby properties hit a heavy water flow, suggesting Spirit Lake may be draining into Okoboji. State begins investigation along the south shore.
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Repkins
Spirit Lake
Graettinger Class of 1944 Commencement Plans
The Graettinger high school class of 1934 44 plans include commencement at Hawkeye Theatre on May 22 at eight. George W. Godfrey of Algona will deliver the address. The senior roll lists Thelma Anderson Pearl Erna Bonstead Mary Jo Carter Hope Priscila Christansen Gladys Elsenbust James Joseph Graily Gona Iverson Kitty McCarty Anna Olson Earl Petersen Verda Show Edward Sullivan Mileen Sullivan Mabel Swanson Kenneth Swift Mabel Winlail Harold Wikart. Baccalaureate is May 20, junior-senior banquet at Harrietsburg May 21, senior class play May 21, and senior sight May 24. Valedictorian Gladys Elkenbast and salutatorian Mabel Tindall. Class motto Honor Awaits At Labor's Gate. colors green and gold. flower yellow rose.
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Graettinger High School
Hawkeye Theatre
George W. Godfrey
Algona
Mass
Godfrey
Hana Duus
Graettinger
Times
Thelma Anderson
Pearl Erna Bonstead
Mary Jo Carter Hope Priscila Christansen
Gladys M
Kermore Hotel
Harrietsburg
Gladys Elkenbast
Mabel Tindall
Lhe
Labor's Gate
Mallard Wins County Base Ball Trophy in Thriller
Mallard defeated Rodman 8 to 4 in the final round of the county tournament at Mallard on Friday afternoon. The thriller surprised many fans as Rodman was expected to win. In the semi final Mallard beat Ruthven 4 to 2 after a 2-0 Ruthven lead. Graettinger opened with a 20 to 4 win over Cylinder and then fell 14 to 0 to Rodman on Saturday morning.
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Mallard
Rodman
Ruthven
Graettinger
Cylinder
Young Democrats Attend Meeting in Emmetsburg
A group of young democrats gathered in Emmetsburg Tuesday evening. Attendees included Grace McCarty Edmund F. Carmody W L O'Connor Robert Vasey Irene Westergard Bart Sturdevant and Forrest Peterson.
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Emmetsburg
Grace McCarty
Mr. and Mia
Edmund F. Carmody
W. L. O'Connor
Robert Vasey
Irene Westergard
Bart Sturdevant
Forrest Peterson
New Radio Firm Planned in Graetting Saturday
Ben Davenport of Sioux Pallk plans to open a radio shop in Graetting on Saturday. The store will be located in the Fahnestock office building.
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Ben Davenport
Sioux,Pallk
Graetting
Fahnestock
Mothers Day Flower Sale at Oshers Store
The Women’s Tome Missionary Society will hold a flower and plant sale on Saturday May 12 at Oshers store. Potted plants vine foliage and geraniums will be sold. Orders for cube flowers can be placed in advance. Mothers Day is Flower Day.
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Women's Tome
Oshers
Plenaa
Wallingford Caller Promotes Dance at Woodman Hall
Otto Larson of Wallingford, a caller, announced a dance at Woodman Hall next Wednesday. The event, described as old and now time, follows a previous dance referred to as Graattinger Tuesday afternoon.
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Otto Larson
Wallingford
Woodman Hall
Useful Local Directory free copies in Graettinger
Sixteen Graettinger business firms are shipping free local directories to customers. The directories include useful information and Iowa license numbers. Participating firms include Charley Junsen Hardware Frick Drugstore Jensen Auto Co and others. Emmetsburg contest results show the Graettinger typing team won first place with Lucille GILBAUGH Marie Doyle and Elaine Swift among participants.
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Graettinger
Iowa Auto
Charley Junsen Hardware
Frick Drugstore
Jensen Auto Co
Hrickson’s Grocery
Thompsen’s Grocery
Baumgartner's
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Parmera Supply Co
Lewison Furniture Store
Jentz Cafe
Lovenll Hotel & Cafe
City Meat Meat Market
White Service Pinton
Standard Service Station
Farmers Grain Go
Home Bakery
Emmetsburg
Lucille Gilbaugh
Marie Doyle
Elaine Swift
Dr. Burdick Dies in Seattle After Illness
Dr. A J Burdick longtime Graettinger physician died at his Seattle home on Thursday April 19 after suffering heart attacks for two years. He came to Gr eet tinger in 1897 with his wife and raised a family of four daughters. Mrs Burdick survives him. Local friends note his public service and mourn his loss.
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A. J. Burdick
Graettinger
Seattle
Washington
Burdick
Graetlinger
Mildred
Esther
the Times
W. N. Noble
Noble
Woman's Home Missionary Society Convention at Garner
The Wo mans Home Missionary Society of Algona District holds its annual convention at the Garner Methodist church on May 4 starting 8 46 AM and ending with a banquet at 6 PM. Miss Hannah P. Miller National Secretary of Young People s Work will be the principal speaker. all are invited to attend.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society of
Ja Building New Corn Crib Near John J. Mahan Home
J M Resh constructs a new corn crib on his lots east of the John J Mahan residence in Grachtinger. The structure will store 500 bushels of corn.
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J. M. Resh
John J. Mahan
Grachtinger
Trail Of Snoose Casts Guilt On Mallard Robbery Trio
A grim tale of a Mallard area torture robbery unfolds as three suspects linked to the Gneupel family home invasion are jailed in Emmetsburg. Estal Anders, Ole Thorsland, and Jon Thilges face charges after a November 4, 1933, break‑in in which $2,400 cash and $1,000 Liberty bonds were taken. The men chased by Sheriff Bert Montgomery included a fourth fugitive and a suspect known as the snoose chewer.
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Copenhagen
Estal Anders
Rutland
Iowa
Emmetsbury
Bert Montgomery
Mallard
Forest City
H. F. Gneupel
Times
Palo Alto County
Ole Thorsland
Bode
Emmetsburg
Jon Thilges
Whittemore
Leo
Besch
Fort Madison
Montgomery
Hue
Sheriff Montgomery
Sioux City
Port Dodge
Mason City
An Ders
Decatur
Ilinois
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