Mother's Day origins and an upcoming Palo Alto county primary
The article traces Mother's Day origins from ancient rites to Miss Ann Jarvis in Gration West Virginia and notes it became a national holiday after congressional action. It then shifts to local politics, detailing the dune primary election in Palo Alto county with candidates John Mills and Frank H. Smith seeking Republican nomination and Dr John L. Powers of Estherville highlighted as a regional congressional candidate.
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Dutius Caesar Queruis
Mother Earth
U.S
Ann Jarvis
Gration
West Va
Atuinch Wen
Cankrasstien
White Tauise
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Ony Slate
Bas Ui
Soulin Avena
Vernon Test Island
Walnut Towenships
Palo Alto
John Milles
Walnut Township
Cod
Frank H. Smith
Vernon Township
Emmet County
John L. Powers
Estherville
Powers Seeks U S Congress Seat From Estherville
The Estherville area backs Dr Power known as a successful local physician. The Estherville Daily News praises his dedication and energy to serve in Congress, hoping his voice guides government as residents desire. Daylight saving opinions are noted with a local say about observance through seasons.
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United States
Teongey
Power
Estherville
Coraertie Gar
di Powers
Washington
Small town proud of its traffic congestion
A concise observation notes that in a small town residents take pride in handling traffic delays as a sign of active streets and communal life. It highlights local patience and familiarity with peak hours as part of town identity.
Community Church Directory and Area Clergy List
Directory lists local church affiliations and leaders including Immaculate Conception Father Vincent Beacom Lost Island Lutheran Rev Harald Bestul Bethel Lutheran Rev O J Reitz Methodist Church Rev C F Curtis Wallingford Lutheran 3 E Glaser Immanuel Lutheran Benjamin Couvet Graettinger organizations include Businessmen President Avery Sonstead Woman's Club President Helen Kirkegaard Legion Auxiliary President Clara Rolfaon Lions Club John DeVries American Legion Commander Lawrence Thomson Public Library President Cora Christopher. municipal roles noted among city officers and trustees.
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American Legion
Lawrence Thomson Public Library
Cora Christopher
County baseball title decided in Rodman tourney upset
May 1939 report from the Times notes G HLS boys winning the county baseball championship in Rodman, Graettinger led 7 3 after six, but Rodman tied and won with three runs in the seventh. Players include Graettinger’s McCombs and Luchsinger, Reeves, Young, Starkey, Bonstead, and Miller.
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Brown
G. Hls
Boya
Iselinn
Rodman
Graettinger
Soin
Graetfinger
Twirler
Kenneth McCombs
Down Library Lane That Special Grace by Ben Bradlee
A brief biographical work on John F. Kennedy by Ben Bradlee celebrates his humor zest for life and family. The author notes historians’ tendency to stifle laughter and highlights Kennedy’s intellect, drive, forgiveness, and self directed humor.
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Benjamin Bradlee
John Kennedy
Kennedy
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the Graettinger Times
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Iowa
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Emmet Counties
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Minnesota
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Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
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Wien
C. A. Shiley
Graettinger, Iowa
Office of Home
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist
Fuhrman Funeral Homesand Ambulance Service
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Olene Jacobson, 1.V.M
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V. G. Rients
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Bratland
Princess Diamonds
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Woman's Club
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Virgil Olesen
Howard Hanson
Wayne Potter
Forrest Peterson
Gilbert Stueve
Chas
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Dwayne Lammers
Leo Hughes
Omer Gjerde
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Directory OF County Officials
County Sype
A. H. Hobson
Owa
Terry I. Anderson
Optometrist Emmet CO
Pioneer
Raners Hughes
Alma Burns
Richard Miller
Allee Yoch
Jack Phillips
Charles Barlow Or
J. L. Coffey
Gerald Steuve
Ed Herke
Grachtinger
W. H. Bargman
Walter High
Lester Johnson Russell Peterson
Merv Thompson
Endent
Wm. Young
Community Church Directory
Graettinger Milk
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Lost Island Lutheran
Harald Bestul
Rev. C. F. Curtis
Wallingford Lutheran 3
E. Glaser
Immanuel Lutheran
Benjamin Couvet
Graettinger Times
Graettinger Organizations
Avery Sonstead
Helen Kirkegaard Amn
Legion Auxiliary
Clara Rolfaon
Lions Club
John DeVries
Legion and Auxiliary
Lions Clay
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Bardenith Bros
John Riutaver
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Fridis
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Sentland
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Wilders
Gracitinger
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Fort Dodge
City
R. d. Dykstra
City Library
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Graettinger State Bank
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D&e Electric
Thoreson Insurance Agency
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Company
L. H. Thoreson
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