Reverend Masted Installed at First Lutheran Churches
The Rev Julius I Masted was installed as pastor of the First Lutheran church Graettinger and Our Savior church Lost Island. The installation was conducted by Rev N A Larson district president Decorah Iowa in Graettinger forenoon and Lost Island afternoon. Masted and his family arrived mid week and his first sermon in Graettinger followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius I. Masted
Luetheran
Greettinger
Our Savior
Lost Island
Grachtinger
N. A. Larsson
Decorah
Towa
Graettinger
Masted
Graet
Old Fashioned Pop Bottle Found During Excavation
Passall Brothers funded an excavation in Reinbeck where an old fashioned white thick bottle was unearthed beneath layers of soil. The bottle resembles ones used decades ago and dates back to before the pure food law, which discontinued such bottles about 30 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passall Brothers
Reinbeck
Was On Corregidor Walter Petersen in World War I
Walter Petersen, now producing food for victory in the Fallon vicinity, was stationed on Corregidor Island near Manila during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corregidor
Walter Petersen
Victory
Fallon
Corregidor Island
Manilla
Local man Ross Gilbaugh Recovers From Surgery
Ross Gilbaugh underwent an appendicitis operation and is recovering nicely at Emmetsburg Hospital. Local friends express pleasure at the patient’s steady improvement and hopeful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Gilbaugh
Emmetsburg Hospital
New Parking Lot Planned Near Jensen Auto Co Site
City officials plan a new parking lot just south of the Jensen Auto Co building and west of the Ralph Masters garage. Two flood lights will illuminate the ground, addressing a common parking problem in towns large and small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen Auto Co
Ralph Masters
Knights of Columbus Initiation Draws Graettinger Group
Many members of the Knights of Columbus in Graettinger attended the initiation and banquet in Emmetsburg on Sunday, marking a large local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C
Knights of Columbus
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
No More Matinees At The Yawkeye Till Fall
Starting immediately, there will be no Sunday matinees at the Yawkeye until fall. The change curtails weekend showings, altering the venue’s spring schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yawkeye
Red Cross Notes From Graettinger Graettinger Iowa 1942
Local Red Cross report from Graettinger and Erminetsburg recounts June 1942 quota, praise for Graettinger’s work, and lists completed items such as mittens, sweaters, gowns, pajamas, and bed jackets. Volunteers urged to continue knitting and sewing for Palo Alto County War Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Graettinger Erminetsburg
Iowa
Graettinger
Army
Clara
J. Suss
Red Crows
Sullivan earns wings on route to British air base
Wm Sullivan, son of Mr and Mrs Sullivan of Saskatoon, is en route by sea to England after earning pilot wings with the Canadian air force. He entered service a year ago, trained as a pilot, and recently earned his wings. He is expected to receive further training in England before combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sullivan
British Air Base
Whi. Sullivan
Billy
J. Guerdet
Algone
J. J. Mahan
Graettincer
the Times
Town Council Votes to Install Neon Sign at State Road Intersection
Monday night the town council approved a $242 neon sign to mark the Robbins avenue and state road junction. It will be placed on the Adolph Spies farm since highway rules prohibit signs on highway property, and will read Graettinger with an arrow toward the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins Avenue
State Road
Adolph Spies Farm
Curry and Boles Wed in Graettinger Ceremony
Herbert W. Curry and Edna Kathleen Boles were united in marriage Sunday May 3 1942 at 1 30 p m in the Graettinger Methodist church with Rev W G Bolei officiating The couple will reside on the Harold Christiansen farm The couple and families are well known in Graettinger and the wedding drew many well wishers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Curry
Mamie Curry
Esthervilly
Edna Kathleen Boles
James Boles
Graetlinger
Methodist Church
Graettinger
Wm. G. Bolei
Wallace Boles
Marie Boles
Harold Christiansen
Grachtinger
Times
Mrs Jensen III in Graettinger Area Seriously ill
Mrs A C Jensen, 84, of Graettinger area is seriously ill at home north of the town. Her condition has been unstable though improved slightly yesterday and today. Local friends in Graettinger and nearby areas hope for her early full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Jensen III
A. C. Jensen
Graettinger
Graettiger
Mrs Alice Fisher Ill A Daughter Of Mr And Mrs Fort Anderson
Mrs. Alice Fisher is seriously ill for five weeks with rheumatism. Under a nurse care for two weeks, local friends hope for her early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Fisher
Alice Wisher
Fort Anderson
Bids Sought for Graettinger Mail Haul Service
Postmaster W L O Connor invites bids on hauling mail from Graettinger postoffice to the depot. Details available at Graettinger postoffice. The death of W C Poster created a vacancy in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
W. L. O'Connor
W. C. Poster
Boys Breaking Lights In Emmetsburg Court Prospect
Local boys have been breaking street light bulbs for weeks and may face court action in Emmetsburg. Destruction of property is serious and calls for responsible behavior and respect for public property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Flower and plant sale at C. A. Jensen Groettinger
A flower and plant sale will be held at the C. A. Jensen store in Groettinger on Saturday May 9. Mrs. G. B. Osher and Mrs. C. A. Jensen will represent their circle and invite the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Jensen
Groettinger
G. B. Osher
Plenty of Rain Brings Cooler Weather This Week
Heavy rainfall filled the past week with cool conditions. Furnaces and stoves are back in use as residents cope with the damp spell and lingering chill.
Local Pupils Win Firsts and Seconds in State Music Contest
Gractinger high school music pupils won five firsts four seconds and two thirds in the state music contest at Spencer over Thursday Friday and Saturday. The mixed quartet earned a first with very superior honor and is composed of George Frick Jr Kenneth Barringer Geraldine Reeves and Ilva Gare. The girls sextet also won a first with members Geraldine Reeves Elva Gare Shirley Whiteside Delores Hampson Elaine Clemenson and Elaine Petergon. Elva Gare earned a first in soprano and Geraldine Reeves a first in mezzo soprano. The four seconds went to the mixed chorus girls choir Kenneth Barringer baritone Helen Gilbaugh contralto. The boys quartet and the clarinet quartet received third places. The record is a wonderful toward for Gractinger and the music teachers Mrs Alan McClain and A D Bates and for Toward We Girseh superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger High School
Spencer
George Frick, Jr
St. Paul
Kenneth Barringer
Geraldine Reeves
Ilva Gare
Elva Gare
Shirley Whiteside
Delores Hampson
Elaine Clemenson
Elaine Petergon
Helen Gilbaugh
Pi Clarinetua
Alan McClain
AD. M. Bates
Community Club Dinner Draws Strong Crowd
A large gathering attended the Community Club dinner at the Legion ball dining room on Thursday night. Rev. Wm. G. Bobi presided over the speaking committee. Ches ter George spoke on Boy Scouts and the movement’s English and American roots. Mrs. Wai. Hossack led singing of The Rosary, Adolph Spies led in community singing, and Dr. Shiley was tasked to form a committee for an electric sign at West Robbins avenue and the state road. A second committee was named to plan monthly free show events in Gra chtingrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion ‘Ball
Wm. G. Bobi
Boy Scouts
Chester George
Algona
First Scout Movement
England
United States
Wai. Hossack
Adolph Spies
Shiley
Ste
West Robbins Avenue
State Road
Grachtingrer
Auction Sale of Shares Saturday Night May 9
Miss Clara J. Suss executor of the J. A. Suss Estate will hold an auction sale of stock Saturday May 9 at 8 30 p m on the Times side lot adjoining the Times-switcing. The sale comprises shares of stock in Farmers Grain Co Graettinger Telephone Co Graettinger Opera House Co and Graettinger Tile Works. Sale terms are cash Grodlind Reeves auctioneers Graettinger State Bank clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara J. Suss
J. A
Senior Class Activities Preview and Upcoming Commencement
The school year nears end with the Senior class. next week features the Junior-Senior banquet and the following week includes baccalaureate on May 17, commencement on May 19, and parents night reception. The full program will appear in next week's Times.
Catholic Ladies' Aid society votes to pay $1 each
Members of the Catholic Ladies' Aid society decided unanimously to require each member to pay $1 to her chairlady before July first instead of holding the June annual dinner. The collection is to be organized to ease the head of each circle. Asa Hankey hospitalized at Des Moines veterans hospital. Graettinger friends wish for his quick recovery after a prior stay there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Aid
Asa Hankey
Times
Asa’ Hankey
Mr. Hankey
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Graettingers
Our Savior's Lutheran Church 70th Anniversary Observance
Our Savior's Lutheran Church in East Island township marks its 70th year with forenoon and afternoon services next Sunday. Morning address by Rev Julie Masted, new pastor, afternoon speech by Rev SO Sande, former pastor, plus greetings from neighboring pastors. Dinner served at noon by the Gadios' Aid society featuring escalloped potatoes, meat loaf, baked beans, vegetables, sandwiches, dessert, and coffee. a nominal charge. Large attendance expected amid rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
East Island Township
Moraine Progeatin
Julie Masted
SO. Sande
Menton
Taeval
Gadios’ Aid Society
Lost Island
Ubserve Pest Suey
St Pauls to Support Lutheran World Action Drive
St Pauls Lutheran Church plans to participate in Lutheran World Action alongside more than seven thousand congregations nationwide. The appeal seeks $650,000 to sustain Lutheran services for four years with $260,000 earmarked for ministry to service men. Pastor N Carlsen notes pastors conduct about 6,000 personal interviews monthly, underscoring the program's reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetheraia
Lunes
Onerindings
N. Carlsen
Ult St Pind’s Lutheran Churely
Lutheran World Action
Unien
Service Commission
National Lutheran Council
Service Commission Hia
Servier Commission
Rec
Carlsen
Aviation Cadet Training Eligible for Naval Reserve
Urged graduates of high school to seek Aviation Cadet Training. Applicants must be unmarried and meet physical requirements. For details, visit the Navy Recruiting Station at Clay County Courthouse, Spencer, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve
Navy
Clay County Court House
Spenece
Iowa
Major George Assigned to Lead Tank Destroyer Battalion
Major George has been transferred from Lt Benjamin Ware tson near Indianapolis to Camp Barkeley Texas and promoted to commander of the 6th Tank Destroyer battalion. He left Fort Benjamin Harrison Thursday for his Texas post. Major George is the son of Mayor and Mrs George Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
GR. George
Benjamin Ware Tson
Indianapolis
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Geo
Graettinger
Graettin
Hanna on the Radio Roy Hanna radio talk schedule
Republican congressional candidate Roy R. Hanna of Ruthven announces a series of radio talks. Dates listed include May 11 at 2:30 p.m. on KMA, May 16 at 12:15 p.m. on KGLO, May 18 at 12:10 p.m. on KVFD, May 22 at 12:15 p.m. on KGLO, May 24 at 9:00 p.m. on KMA, May 29 at 12:10 p.m. on KVFD, and Sunday May 31 after the DX news at 10:80 p.m. on WHO. Mark these dates on your calendar.
Graettinger Market Report May 7 1942 Corn Oats Beans
Graettinger market notes list Old Corn price quotes 50 cents a bushel for oats and beans No 2 yellow 24 to 28 cents with No 1 at 28. Trade activity noted. State Brand Butter price 4 20. Heavies hens 6 pounds and over 12 cents. Leghorns roosters and light roosters quoted 9 to 12 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Mrs A T Lundgren to Represent County at Hollywood Victory Show
Swanson of Palo Alto County selects Mrs Abert Lundgren mother of three service members to attend the Hollywood Victory Caravan at Shrine Auditorium Des Moines on Sunday May 0 at 2 80 p m proceeds to be split between army and navy relief funds. Chester in navy in the Pacific and Glenn and lis in the army at Camp Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rang Swanson
Palo Alto
Abert Lundgren
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Shrine Auditorium
Des Moines
Claudette Colbert
Cary Grant
Joan Blondel
Rob Hope
Charles Boyer
Joan Bennett
James Cagney
Pat O’brien
Jerry Colonna
Bing Crosby
Olivia DeHavilland
Graucho Marx
Army
Navy
Lundgren
Chester
Pacific
Lis
Glenn
Camp Polk
This Is Last Call To Sign War Bond Pledges
Urges residents to sign or complete war bond pledges as May drives progress. County rolls must not show No Bonds. Palo Alto quota is about sixty thousand dollars. state quota May nine million. Public figures listed as organizers assist pledges and purchases in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Olene Jacobson
Jorgen Anderson
J. J. Sullivan
Peter P. Petersen
AL W. Rigaaima
Wo. Dulen
Viank
Paulo Alto
Fencing Material To Be Frozen Next Friday
All fencing material in the wall of dealers jobbers and manufacturers will be frozen at midnight May 14. A R Maurstad manager of Royal Lumber Co. runs an ad in this week’s Times advising patrons of the Creeging order to mute sales until stock is sold out before an intended May try. Use your fence material needs now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Maurstad
Royal Lumber Co
Ura
Royal Bomber Co
Phantom Bells junior class play draws rain drenched crowd
The Junior class play The Phantom Bells was well presented last evening despite a heavy downpour. A complete performance will be provided next week with further details and a garden-blue park setting noted in previews.
Bernard Doerning Home Visit From Camp Bowie Texas
Bernard Doerning arrives tonight from Camp Bowie Texas for a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J A Davine. Dernard had been located at Camp Bowie for many months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Doerning
Berend Doerning
Camp Bowie
Texas
J. A. Davine
Dernard
Primary fireworks in local supervisor race noted
June 1 primaries spark interest with Rep governor and federal races drawing attention. Mark Thornburg seeks senatorial nomination, Roy Hanna runs against incumbent Gilchrist in War congress race, Keeney faces no opposition for Democratic nomination, Me Carver tops Republican slate in Ruthven. County offices see incumbents and limited opposition, Graettinger area sees supervisor race between M Robinson and George Singer. Huskamp joins as Republican in east district, Moore listed as Republican in June vote. June primaries on first Monday of month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Ky Brereton
George W. Deere
Rae
Graettitveer i
M. Robinson
Wank George Singer
Ray Op. Peterson
Graetsinger Business Min
Mmil Heskamp
Tahe East
Tula Alto Distetet
Mr. Moore
Huskamp
Enlist in the Navy or Naval Reserve Now
Men aged 17 to 50 are urged to enlist in the U S Navy or Naval Reserve regardless of 1A draft status. Enlistment lasts for the war with immediate entry at higher pay for trained roles or access to trade schools for untrained applicants. Visit the Navy Recruitment at Clay County Court House, Spencer, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nave
Naval Reserve
Mer
U. S. Navy
Eric
Navy
Clay County
Lowa
Get Acquainted Day Promises Full Program At School
Due to heavy work load and rationing, the Get Acquainted Day program at the public school is incomplete. Teachers and students at G. U. W. S. will be ready next Monday for a morning session with samples, followed by an afternoon program as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Tessys
They Schol
Gund Egye
Rot Bern
G. UW
Sugar ration card distribution at school this week
Sugar ration cards are being issued at the school under Superintendent Howard J. Gissell with D. M. Dates overseeing. Teachers serve as registrars and bus service operated all three days. today is the last day with signups at 9:00 p.m. this Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Howard J. Gissell
D. M
Atini Ray
Milking Shorthorn Cow Milks Big Butterfat Total
Hilmer Larsen of Wallingford praises Roan Lassie a pure bred Milking Shorthorn cow. In 36 days she delivered 1660 pounds of milk and 799 pounds of butterfat. Lifetime output exceeds two tons of butterfat. Larsen herd test average remains very high. Hert Combney from Iowa State College conducted the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilmer Larsen
Wallingford
Roan Lassie
Larsen
Hert Combney
Iowa State College
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs A 1 Weir
A son was born Friday May 1 to Mr and Mrs A 1 Weir. Mother and baby are in Estherville hospital. The Times excludes congratulations to the parents and grandparents.
Mrs Kileigi Improves but Remains Bedbound
Mrs John Kileigi, previously seriously ill, is reported to be recovering but remains confined to bed. The update notes improvement though she still requires rest and care at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kileigi
John Kieigi
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Herbert Curry
Edna Boles
Estherville
Kraoetstinger
AL Spencer
Tast Island
St. Paul’s
Aveation
A. T. Lundgren
Hollywood
Frans Swanson
Calg Alto Ca
Pearl Warror
Bataan
THE
Hawkeye Theater
Blondie
Monda
Bing Shy
Kathleen
Shirley Temple
Herbert Marshall
Lorraine Day
Weeal
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