Graduating Class of Graettinger High Too: Graduation Held Despite Rain
A class of 28 boys and girls received diplomas from Graettinger High School on May 19 at the school auditorium. Dr. Olene Jacobson presented the diplomas, with remarks from Supt. Jones and Principal Ball. Two All-Americans were cited, Florence Jackson and Pat Allen, and the program included a now postponed address by George Paradise. Sam Reynolds, Graettinger native and Quaker Oats manager, is very ill in St. Louis, prompting prayers for recovery.
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Graettinger High School
Olene Jacobson
Anna Lou Reeves
Wm. G. Bohr
Graettinger
Florence Jackson
Charlotte Howard
Geraldine Reeves
St. Paul
George M.paradise
Sioux City
Paradise
Der
American Legion
Supt. Jones
Mgr. Jones
School Board of Education
Joel Ball
High Acohol
Jacobson
Dwayne
Pat) Allen
Sam Reynolds
Join Reynolds
St. Louis
Mr. Reynolds
Quaker Oats Co
Anthon
Graettingar High School
Display Flag of the U S Urges Town Youth to Show Patriotism
More than 7,000 NYA youth workers are asked by letter to display American flags in home windows to symbolize national unity. Theodore P. Vilick, NYA state administrator, notes letters come from seven NYA area offices. The message links flag display to liberty equality justice and national heritage.
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U. S
NYA
Theodore P. Vilick
National Youth Administration
Aur
Andraa
Pagnerby
America
Field Day To Be A Big Event Sunday June 29
A Conservation League meeting at Town Hall fixed dues at 50c yearly with 25c to county work. Field day June 29 in Graettinger features land and water tricks and a beach show with up to 100 hunting and show dogs. Jack Jackson named general chairman. similar events held in nearby counties. Tom Storhow of Estherville, 80, is in poor health after past pneumonia and toe infection. Bankers meeting attendees from Graettinger included H A Elsenbast Stan ford Raleigh and Mary Mc Manus.
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Conservation League
Arnold Sevold
Kossuth
Emmet
Dickinson
Jack Jackson
The
Graettinger
Tom Storhow
Tom Starhow
Estherville
Mr. Storhow
Illness Strikes Latson Family Matriarch in Iowa Falls
Mrs. Helle Latson of Iowa Falls, aged mother of R. J. Latson of Graetlinger, is very ill after an appendicitis attack. Mr. and Mrs. Latson are at her bedside in Iowa Falls.
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Latson
Helle Latson
Iowa Falla
R. J. Latson
Graettinger
Mrs. Latson
Delightful May Day Weather Freshens Lawns
A May day brings light rain Monday night that refreshed lawns and vegetation. The scene speaks of ideal living conditions and pleasant weather, with residents noting the gentle shower improving the landscape.
Car theft involving Dr Keeney reported in 1841
Dr Keeney's car stolen from Mall and Friday night resurfaced in St Joseph Missouri next day. Measles caused Coina grads school operetta to postpone its musical from April 29 to May 6.
Graettinger Market Report May 22 Prices and Eggs
Graettinger market notes report corn prices for bulk sale and poultry items. No. 2 eggs 22 cents per dozen and No. 1 eggs 22 cents. Butter price 38 cents. Heavy hens 4-6 pounds 14 cents, leg horns 12 cents, heavy hens 5 pounds and over 16 cents.
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Graettinger
Thurnay
Two Kitten Ball Games Scheduled for Graettinger Sunday
The Graettinger Evergreens clash with Arnolds Park at Evergreen diamond next Sunday May 25 at two oclock. A possible doubleheader features the Graettinger Merchants vs Gamble Robinson from Hartherville with a two oclock start and public invitation.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Evergreens
Arnolds Park
Evergreen Diamond
Evergreens
Arnolds
Gracttinger Merchants
Gamble-Robinson
Hstherville
Corn in good condition from 1937 crop marketed locally
The report notes corn from the 1937 crop, harvested in spring and flooded to eight inches in several cribs. The bottom corn was slightly spoiled but the remainder remained in good condition and was sold locally via Quaker Oats Company channels under government merit measures.
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Governs’ Merit
Dorothy Duhn Enrolls in Des Moines Beauty Course
To pursue a ten months program at the Iowa School of Beauty Culture Dorothy Duhn daughter of Mr and Mrs Soren W Duhn left for Des Moines Sunday. The Times extends best wishes for her success in the course.
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Misa
Dorothy Duhn
Soren W. Duhn
Des Moines
Iowa School of Beauty Culture
the Times
Dorothy
Several Weddings Of Popular Young People
Two weddings are described with local context. Miss Alice Cecelia Strain and Glynn Cress wed in Graettinger with Rev. D K Hurley officiating and plans to settle in Emmetsburg where the groom works. The groom is a Grinnell graduate and former teacher. Also noted is a December 28 1940 Minnesota home ceremony for Arb and Tames with Joy Olson as attendant and Rev Frisk officiating.
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Cress—Strain
Alice Cecelia Strain
Wm. Strain
Gracttinger
Glynn Cress
Val Cress
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
D. K. Hurley
John Reeves
Tames
Minn
Herbert Nelson
St. James
Minnesota
Joy Olson
Poppy Day Set for Graettinger May 24
Mrs. Alfred McCombs announces Poppy Day in Graettinger on Saturday May 24. Populations made by World War veterans in Des Moines will be sold to fund American Legion Auxiliary programs for child welfare and veteran rehabilitation. Proceeds support local and state efforts, with part aiding an adopted boy and veterans in hospitals. Wear a memorial poppy to honor Memorial Day.
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Alfred McCombs
American Legion Auxiliary
Des Moines
Veterana
Graettinger
Paul E
State Department
Girls Trio National Winners and Second Place Finish
The report notes Girls Trio National Winners and George Frick Jr second with Mixed Quartet in third. Ted Suss returned to the veterans hospital in Minneapolis after a home visit and is slowly improving. Eighth grade graduation exercises are planned for this Thursday evening at the auditorium with a full report next week.
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Ted Suss
Veterans' Hospital
Minneapolis
Memorial Day Program Here Friday May 30
Memorial day will be observed in Gracttinger with high attendance hoped. The parade forms at nine at the school grounds and the speaking program follows at ten in the Legion hall. Rev Ortmeyer of Estherville will deliver the address, and Legion Commander Reg Knutsen urges all ex servicemen to attend in full spirit.
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United States
Legion Hall
Ortmeyer
Estherville
Reg
Knutsen
Formal Opening At McWilliams Store This Week
Three days this week at McWilliams Hardware mark the formal opening of Cook's paints and varnishes. A company demonstrator will be present, with Saturday at four o clock awarding prizes by non lottery means. Attend Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon after noon for events and displays.
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McWilliams Hardware
Grachtinger
Cook
Paulsen Slowly Improves. Returns to Robins Avenue Lane
P. J. Paulsen is on a longer vacation than planned but steadily gains strength. He is able to be up for an hour or more, enjoys a cigar, and hopes to once again mingle with neighbors on Robbins Avenue as fin er weather arrives.
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P. J. Paulsen
Bob Simongen
Robbins Avenue
Rainfall Updates South of Graettinger and Estherville
A shower fell Monday evening near Graettinger with Weet and southwest of town getting about two traces. Estherville reported three quarters of an inch. Moisture is still needed locally and a heavier soaking rain would be beneficial.
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Graettinger
Estherville
Graettinger Students Sweep State and National Music Contests
Graettinger high school music pupils earned top honors at the state Sioux City contest and national St. Paul event. Geraldine Reeves Florence Jackson Elva Gage won first in the girls trio. George Frick Jr. took second in tenor solo. the mixed quartet with Reeves Jackson Frick and Kenneth Barringer placed third. Teachers Miss Reeves and Mr. Bates praised. repeated congratulations to all competitors and winners.
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Sioux City
St. Paul
Geraldine Reeves
Florence Jacksson
Elva Gage
George Frick, Jr
Florence Jackson
Kenneth Barringer
the Times
Graettinger
Anna Lou Reeves
D. M. Bates
Miss Doris Henningsen Made Purple Arrow Member
Cedar Falls student Miss Doris Hemmingsen daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Henningsen Graettinger earns a high honor at State Teachers college chosen as a member of the Purple Arrow a women’s honorary society with members scoring above a three point average Hearty congratulations to Doris
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Doris Henningsen
Doris Hemmingsen
Cedar Falls
A. H. Henningsen
McNew Heads West to Burbank Air Plant Job
Paul McNew of Lost Island township California bound for Burbank to work in an airplane factory. He rode with Toop of Estherville and another Raleigh man. He previously worked in Buffalo, New York, and drove 1,024 miles from Buffalo to Graettinger in 24 hours, leaving Saturday noon and arriving Sunday noon.
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California
Paul McNew
Mra
J. M. McNew
Lost Island Township
Burbank
Estherville
Toop
Raleigh
Paul
Buffalo
New York
Graettinger
Work Started On Grain Tanka Foundations At Farmers Grain Co
The footing has been poured for the foundations of a new grain tanka at the Farmers Grain Co with Graettinger Block & Tile Co securing the contract. On Saturday H E Fink manager of Graettinger Telephone Co cut and relocated a cable to the east part of town causing telephone service to be interrupted for several hours.
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Farmers Grain Co
Graettinger Block & Tile Co
H. E. Fink
Graettinger Telephone Co
Aga Reta i
Graettinger
Westward move noted for Olson and Helgeson couple
Helgeson and Olson left for Los Angeles eight weeks ago on a Saturday. Mr Helgeson has previously worked in the West and Mr Olson may secure employment and locate there. Mrs Olson runs the Fallon store in her husband’s absence. Work is plentiful in the West, making it an ideal destination for young people.
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California
San
Olson
Sigurd “Helgeson
Los Angeles
Helgeson
West
Editor W I Branagan Ill in Emmeteburg Democrat
The editor W I Branagan of the Emmeteburg Democrat is confined to bed and very ill. His illness prompts hopes for a swift and full recovery.
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W. ‘II
Branagan Isa
W. ‘I. Branagan
The
Emmeteburg Democrat
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Dr. Jacobson
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Bankers
H. A. Elsenbast
Max Baumgartner
Stanford Raleigh
Mary McManus
Storm Lake
Fenton
Evergreen Field
the Ave
Evergreen
John
Kermit Reeves
Rolland
Ole Luchsinger
Kenneth
Donal McCombs
Cecil
Donald Jones
Howard Peterson
Clem Martin
Arthur Brown
Charles ‘Thoread
LeRoy - Millenaigs
Dwayne Johnson
Graettinger Merchants
Wallingford
Merchants
Miller
Brady
Craettinger
Young
Hersloff
Peterson
Sandvig
Graettinger Evergreena
Raymond Suss
Jssues
Graettinger “Merchants
B. Graettinger
Graettinger Everg
Iunday
Hyrtha Bortin
Alice Strain
Stanley Best
Benedict
Bortin
Mise P Burtha
McWilliams’ Store
Miss Reeves
Bates
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