Kitten Ball Teams Organizing For Season's Play
Graettinger revives kitten ball with several class A teams planned for this year. Merchants beat Mallard 5 to 4 at Evergreen Field. Mallard won 6 to 1 in a five inning game. Merle Petersen allowed four hits and fanned five for Graettinger. Don Massemussen caught the second game. Raymond Suss manages the G. M. squad. A second Graettinger team forms with Rolland Luchsinger as manager and Alfred NicCombs as coach. Players urged to meet at Evergreen Field at 1 30 Sunday to organize for a 3 pm game against Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Graettinger Merchants
Mallard
Evergreen Field
Merle Petersen
G. M. Bray
Dick Miller
Don Masmussen
Raymond Suss
G. M
Rolland Luchsinger
Alfred Nic Combs
Etinasts Ithe South Sidere
George Frick
Trenagurer
New Kitten
John Sullivan
Local Improvements Boost Several Businesses and Homes
Albert Suss adds wall board interior and re shingling east of the Hawkeye. Hansen Cleaners interior repainted and papered. C A Jensen store expands grocery, adds south ten feet, moves balcony office to east, and installs new display shelves with M J Anderson assistance. Freight elevator added, new porch enclosure for Craven property. Interior decorating at Mrs Frank Johnson residence by Andy Axelton. Curtis Thoregon farms updated with new ferries and house improvements. D X service station adds new garage. Adolph Spies builds a new barn ten miles east of Graettinger. Elmer Iverson to start barn erection. Lawrence Birkland plans a fine block barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Suss
Hawkeye
Hansen Cleaners
C. A. Jensen
Petersen & Petersen
M. J. Anderson
Lester Craven
J. P. Wagner
Andy Axelton
Frank Johnson
Merle Hansen
Curtis Thoregon
D-X
Adolph Spies
Graettinger
Elmer Iverson
Lawrence Birkland
Working Way Through College Scheme Reported in Winterset
Two men and eight girls in Winterset staged a scheme where a girl posed as a nurse seeking funds for a course while the men claimed they were earning money for a flying course. The incident framed as a modern take on working through college.
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Winterset
Graettinger Market Report May 1941 Highlights
Graettinger market report notes corn feeds and egg prices with small lots traded. Eggs No 2 quoted at 14 cents per dozen, butter prices listed, and heavy hens 4 to 5 pounds at about 10 to 13 cents per pound. Trade quiet with limited demand noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainielale
Otto Larson Injured In Stable Accident Near Wallingford
Otto Larson, a farmer from the northwest of Wallingford, was thrown when his team of horses ran away and collided with a tree. He was taken to Coleman hospital in Estherville and was unconscious for a time. He suffered severe chest and shoulder bruising with suspected rib fractures. The piece also notes the Frank Whiteside residence features a shrub named Flowering Quints.
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Otto Larson
Coleman Hospital
Wallingford
Estherville
Larson
William Hester Left Estate Of $75,000
The Times reports William Hester 64 died in a San Francisco hospital about five weeks ago from uremic poisoning. He leaves a brother John and two sisters Elizabeth and Margaret, both married. He had no children and his estate totals 40000 in cash and 35000 in property. John resided in San Francisco and lived with Mr and Mrs E M Thompson of Emmetburg for years. he is Mrs Thompson’s cousin.
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the Times
Wm. Hester
San Francisco
John
Elizabeth
Margaret
Alaos
Hester
John Hester
M. E. Mahan
Graettinger
E. M. Thompson
Emmetaburg
Thompson
Cigarette Etiquette Test Of Good Citizenship
A public safety notice urges careful cigarette disposal to prevent fires. It cites the Ashtray rule and cites the National Board of Fire Underwriters anniversary as authority, stressing stubs be extinguished and placed in safe receptacles both in cars and homes. It warns against dropping stubs in pubs or on floors and emphasizes considerate, safe behavior to protect others.
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National Board of Fire “Underwriters
Eoen
Has Changed Town Visited by Cass Lake Native
G. F. Roulette of Cass Lake Minnesota returned to Grundy Center last week. He walked Main Street from end to end and found only one business open from 27 years ago. He noted the town has been rebuilt over 87 years and admitted the new town looks much better than the old one did 27 years ago.
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Cass Lake
Minnesota
Grundy Center
Main Street
Greenhouses Damaged by Hail Storm Reported
A hail storm damaged Oak greenhouses with over 2400 panes of new glass used and more glass expected to finish repairs totaling about one and a half tons. Local officials note extensive wear from the storm as work proceeds.
Making Fighter Planes For British Forces
The article describes Wm Sullivan of Port Arthur Ontario visiting Algona with his uncle Harry Godden and Billy Sullivan. Billy works in a Hurricane factory at Port Arthur learning aviation, with many planes produced monthly and engines installed in England. It notes Canada wide aviation training and the need to train pilots observers gunners and navigators.
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Wm Sullivan
Port Arthur
Ontario
Sullivan
Harry Godden
Billy
Algona
Mr. Sullivan
S. J. Guerdet
Guerdet
States
Mrs. Godden
Armstrong
Billy Sullivan
Canadian National
Bul Sullivan
Bill
Weenie
Canada
Bids Opened For Graattinger Municipal Light Plant
Bids for the construction of Graattinger's new municipal light plant are to be received at the council chambers on Tuesday June 10 1941 at 10 am A bond issue will be offered for sale after bids are opened The council authorized the project at the March 7 elect ion with a $100000 cost and the plant will be run by a board of trustees Jurgen Andersen Mike Weinholzer and Glenn Shaver were named trustees The notice appeared in this week's Times and will run again next week.
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Graattinger
Jurgen Andersen
Mike Weinholzer
Glenn Shaver
Bill's Uncle Trumps Local Bank Gag at Court House
A Times reporter visited County Auditor Martin Thomson at the court house Monday afternoon where W. F. Eagan assistant cashier of Central Trust was seen transacting business. He mentions a new cashier named William Zunkel to a lighthearted gag about Bill's uncle.
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Bill
Times
Martin Thomson
Court House
W. F. Eagan
The
Central Trust
Eagan
Thompson
Central Truat
Wm, Zunkel
Fireworks Display Sparks Fire Damage in Rockford
Fireworks lit up Rockford causing small engine blaze at the municipal plant. Flames shot into the air as explosions followed with charred debris raining over nearby areas. No injuries reported, though smoke and scorch marks disrupted a portion of the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Municipal Nahhtlant
Meeting At Emmetsburg For County Conservation League
Executives of the county conservation leagues will meet in Emmetsburg Friday evening May 9 to organize and perfect a county conservation league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Conservation Leagues
Three Fingers Mashed At Griswold Bakery
Herbert Brédahl of Fontanelle suffered three fingers mashed when his hand was caught in a molding machine at the Griswold bakery. First aid was provided and the incident is being investigated by shop workers and safety officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Brédahl
Fontanelle
Griswold Bakery
Dance Revue At Auditorium Next Tuesday
Mil dred Miller Studio pupils present a revue at Ue high school auditorium Tuesday evening May 13 at eight. Proceeds go to the public library sponsor. Three parts include scenes from Martha in song and dance, vaudeville numbers, and a patriotic extravaganza. Admission 30 20 10 cents. Acrobatic director Faye Broadwell. assistant Eileen Johnson. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Miller
Ue High School
Grachtinger Public Library
Faye Broadwell
Eileen Johnson
Civil War veteran Ed Ryan gravely ill in Emmetsburg
Ed Ryan, 95, a longtime Emmetsburg resident and Civil War veteran, is gravely ill with little hope of recovery. He once lived in the South as a youth during the war, was 19 at its end, and is remembered as a splendid and honorable citizen by old friends who regret his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ryan
Emmetsburg
Mr. Ryan
South
Major George Named Head Muncie District
Major Rolland E. George son of Mr and Mrs E B George has been named executive officer of the Muncie Indiana military district. He succeeds Major DeWitt C Young who was transferred. George has served at Muncie as an infantry instructor since last fall after coming from Fort Wayne. He was a member of the R C T C and held the rank of captain in the fall. In February he was promoted to major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland E. George
George
Muncie
Indiana
DeWitt C. Young
Ft. Wayne
Crachtinger
Judy Thoreson Injured by Dog Bite
Little Judy Thoreson, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Thoreson, was bitten on the hand by a dog Tuesday noon. The injury bled but officials expect little danger of infection. Friends of the family regret the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Thoreson
Charles Thoreson
Art Kleigh Returns After Appendicitis Operation
Art Kleigh visited the auditor's office where he is employed. He is recovering from appendicitis and its complications and will be unable to work for a short time. Friends were pleased to see him about again as his health improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Kleigh
Art
Finished Planting Early R. 8 Knutsen at Times Office
Knutsen, a caller at the Times office, finished his 1941 corn planting on May 6. A Tuesday hailstorm missed his field, allowing him extra time to complete the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knutsen
Times Office
Hail Storm Hits Small Area Southwest of Graettinger
A special section of the country southwest of Graettinger saw a heavy hail shower Tuesday afternoon. The hail and rain did not affect all areas and were confined to a small portion of the region.
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Graettinger
Emmatsburg Democrat Installs New Paper Drill
The Emmatsburg Democrat has installed a fine motor driven paper drill, described as a very serviceable machine and among the finest in northwest Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmatsburg Democrat
Iowa
Local delegates attend RNA State Meet at Sioux City
Mrs. Ross Clayton and Mrs. George Singer represented Graettinger and Osgood lodges at the RNA state convention in Sioux City a month ago. Other local members joined the delegates, as noted in a Times report three weeks earlier. The convention drew a large attendance and featured a splendid program.
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RNA
Sioux City
Ross Clayton
George Singer
Times
Clayton
Graettinger Lodge
Singer
Osgood Lodge
Art Rustan Severely Injured In Accident
Art Rustan of Davenport brother of Joe and Emil Rustan was badly hurt in Moline Illinois about ten days ago after an emery wheel exploded. One jaw may be broken and facial injuries were severe. It was feared he might lose the sight of Rene e.
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Joe
Emil Rustan
Davenport
Art. Rustan
Moline
Illinois
Times
Renee
Notable figures linked by family and profession noted
The text mentions a Mrs Ji 7 Syivan identified as the cousin of a former Mr. Iennograms and a registered nurse who practiced for years before marriage. It also notes the Times regrets learning of the serious injury sustained by Mr. Rustan.
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Syivan
the Times
Rustan
Elmer Miner Wins Derby Trip After Whirlaway Record
Elmer Miner witnessed Whirlaway set a Derby track record at Louisville as a Rex-Air vacuum salesman. Miner earned a free trip to the derby for selling 40 machines in a short period, a prize he celebrated with the event’s exposure and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whirlaway
Graettinger
Elmer Miner
Mr. Miner
Rex-Air
Home on visit Joe Grady in Graettinger
Joe Grady of the battleship Arkansas arrived in Graettinger on an eight day furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J L Grady. He spent winter in Puerto Rico and Cuba and will return to Norfolk Sunday. The Arkansas is a first line U S Navy ship and he enjoys his time ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Grady
Arkansas
Graettinger
Ard
J. L. Grady
Norfolk
Virginia
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Navy
U. S Navy
Joe
Cattle Sale Sets Chicago Yard Price Record
Palo Alto dealers sold 34 head weighing 1,490 pounds at 11.50 per cwt. The sale topped Chicago stock yard prices for cattle in that weight class, with no sorting reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Grossnickla
Chicago
No Sunday Matinees at Hawkeye Theatre This Fall
There will be no Sunday matinees at the Hawkeye Theatre in Graet J Hinger until fall. No replacement dates given, but patrons should note the change in scheduling for the venue.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Graet J Hinger
Graettinger Students Sweep State Music Contest Honors
Graettinger high school pupils led by instructor Miss Reeves won multiple first and second ratings at the state music contest in Sioux City May 1 2 and 3 8. First place ensembles include a girls trio and a mixed quartet featuring Reeves Jackson Gage Frick Jr Barrringer. Second place recognitions go to piano and alto solos and a French horn quartet. Winners advance to the national contest in St Paul May 15 16.
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Graettinger
Sioux City
St. Paul
Geraldine Reeves
Florence Jackson
Elva Gage
Salo
George Frick
George Frick, Jr
Hoya
The
Times
Miss Reeves
Soldiers at Ft Sill Write Home From Oklahoma
Private Albert Bisgard and fellow artillerymen Earl Petersen Clayton Dublin Hiner Jensen report daily contact, enjoying army life despite four days of rain halting Oklahoma dust. They say they read Graettinger Times for hometown news and stay together in the medium field artillery unit at Ft Sill.
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FT. Sill
Times
St. Sill
Oklahoma
Earl Petersen
Clayton
Dublin
Hiner Jensen
Graettinger
Albert Bisgard
FA. R. G
6Th. Regiment
Joe Grady Card From Portsmouth Navy Yard
A postcard from Joe Grady of Portsmouth Virginia notes time in the navy yard after a long south stay. He says he likes the navy, is learning new things daily, asks about life in the big city, and sends regards to Graettinger and Ed Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Grady
NAVY
Portsmouth
Virginia
Navy Yard
Big City
Ed (Sullivan
Graettinger
Hop
J. J. Grady
Petersons Pass Quota At Local Implement Dealers
Petersons and Sons, local implement dealers, were first in four counties to reach and pass their tractor sales quota for the spring period. They report a large year in the implement business with many more tractors sold since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersons
T. Peterson & Sons
Mrs Louisa Oddson Plans Move to 80 Acre Farm
Mrs Louisa Oddson and family will move from the McCarty quarter section to her own 80 acre farm near the Henry Webbe place. Oddson’s son will stay on the McCarty farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Oddson
D. E. McCarty
Oddson
Henry Webbe
Mrs Martin Jengen Recovering After Major Operation
Mrs Martin Jengen underwent a major surgical operation in Emmetsburg hospital on Tuesday. Local friends will be pleased to learn she is recovering nicely.
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Frank Whiteside
William Hester
Wm. Sullivan
Graettinger Music
Art Rustan
Graettinger Block & Tile Co
Elmer Hansen
D .Bapringer
Merlé Norton
Spirit Lake
Farmera Grain Co
Kenneth Barringer
Mary EL. Wade
Shirley Whiteside
Jane McDonald
Ruth Young
Gloria Vasey
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