Irving Foy Killed in Ladder Fall at Denison Iowa
Irving Foy 48 was killed instantly at his Denison Iowa home when a ladder failed and he struck a cement sidewalk seventeen feet below He may have suffered a heart attack causing the fall He was changing storm windows and the remains were brought to Emmetsburg for funeral services at St Johns cemetery He is survived by his wife Corrine Hughes and son Howard plus a brother and five sisters The Times notes Foys varied career from printer and publisher to tire distributor and later manager of a Denison newspaper The family mourns his death
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Irving Foy
Denison
Iowa
Gerald Foy
Emmetsburg
St. John's Cemetery
Corrine Hughes
Howard
Gerald
Foy
Tribune
Mametsburg
Anne Donovan
Estherville
Poppy Day Observed In Graettinger This Saturday
Saturday May 25 marks Poppy Day in Graettinger with Legion Auxiliary members collecting for the poppy fund. An article by Priscilla Wayne in the Des Moines Register recalls veteran made poppies, their cost, and the aid they provide to soldiers families from battles of Verdun to Chateau-Thierry, urging readers to buy and wear the memorial flowers.
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Legion Auxiliary
Graettinger
Priscilla Wayne
Des Moines Register
Chateau-Thierry
Belleau — Wood
Verdun
United States
Graettinger Market Report May 23 1910 Trade Prices
Market notes from Graettinger dated May 23 1910 list price ranges for poultry and dairy items. Outs Kega No 2 and No 1 eyes in trade appear, with State Brand Butter at 30 cents, heavy hens 4-6 pounds at 9 cents, Lew horns at 8 cents, heavy hens 5 pounds and over at 1 cent.
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Graettinger
Lew Horns
Emmets Sweep Evergreens In Twin Bill At Evergreen Field
The Southern Emmets defeated the Graettinger Evergreens 9 to 7 and 10 to 7 in a Sunday doubleheader at Evergreen Field. Both games were exciting. They meet again at Wallingford next Sunday at the usual hour amid growing kitten ball interest in north Palo Alto and southern Emmet.
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Evergreens
Emmets
Bill
Southern Emmets
Graettinger Evergreens
Evergreen Field
Wallingford
North Palo Alto
Southern Emmet
Eighth Grade Commencement Held Thursday
The Eighth grade commencement exercises were held at the high school auditorium Thursday evening May 16. Miss Gloria Vasey accompanied the processional. Class history read by Billy Rasmussen and Vernon Fleming. class will by Mary Sullivan and Curtis Fleming. The wooden spoon passed from Duane Hereim to Miss Rath Frick of the Seventh grade. Outstanding pupil from seventh grade named yearly. spoon will pass for next year. Prophecy read by Freddie Maurstad. Girls sextette sang Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair and Cradle Song. Rev. Werner N. Carlsen gave the address. A. P. Thompson urged graduates to enter high school. Diplomas presented and processional recessional by Gloria VasVy. Supt. Kyle Jones bundled the exercises. Diploma list includes Curtis Fleming, Vernon Fleming, Helen Gilbaugh, Donna Gilbaugh, Deloris Hampson, Duane Hereim, Donald Joyce, Alfred Maurstad, Yvetta McDonald, Thelma Murray, Paul Noble, Phylia Peterson, Billy Rasmussen, Bonnie Stoniker, Martin Stewart, Mary Margaret Sullivan, Barbara Vogt, Ervin Wikert.
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High School
Gloria Vasey
Billy Rasmussen
Vernon Fleming
Mary Sullivan
Curtis Fleming
Duane Horeim
Waa
Rath Frick
Freddie Maurstad
Jeanie
Werner N. Carlsen
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Carlsen
Helen Gilbaugh
Donna Gilbaugh
Deloris Hampson
Duane Hereim
Donald Joyce Alfred Maurstad
Yvetta McDonald Thelma Murray
Paul Noble
Phylia Peterson
Bonnie Stoniker
Martin Stewart
Mary Margaret Sullivan
Barbara Vogt Ervin Wikert
Have You Filed Your Homestead Tax Exemption
Reminder to file homestead tax exemptions by June 18 with the assessor or auditor. Most applications are handled in January and February, with late filings possible if the owner was away. New homeowners must file by June 1 to receive the exemption.
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Jrama
Thirty Two Graduates of Graettinger High in 1940 Evening
A Graettinger high school class of twenty two boys and girls graduates tonight at the auditorium. The program includes a Coronation March procession, invocations by Rev M Mand Sager and Rev M Manisager, speeches by Richard Spies and Doris Henningsen, songs by a girls sextette, and diplomas presented by Dr Olene Jacobson. The baccalaureate was Sunday with Rev Verner N Carlsen preaching. Class night and awards followed, with scholastic and athletics honors announced and the class song to close.
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Graettinger High School
Gloria, Vasey
M. Mand- Sager
Richard Spies
Doris Henningsen
R. R. Brown
Radio Chapel
Omaha
Nebraska
Joel Ball
Olene Jacobson
Board of Education
Garber and Gray Wed in Graettinger
Dale Garber and Helen Margaret Gray were married at the Graettinger Methodist church on Wednesday May 22. The Rev. Wm G Bohr officiated with Attendants Maynard Jentz of Fairmont and Lane Nelson of Emmetsburg. The couple plan a brief wedding trip and will live on a Palo Alto County farm.
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Henry Dale Garber
Misa Helen Margaret Gray
Graettinger
Wm. G. Bohr
Maynard Jentz
Fairmont
Minnesota
Lane Nelson
Immetsburg
Graetfinger
Palo Alto
Frank Gray
Emmetsburg
Burt & Davidson
L. H. Garber
Capital City Commercial College
Des Moines
Lunch Program In South Walnut Memorial Day
The South Walnut Ladies Aid will hold a Memorial Day lunch at noon in the church basement with cabbage salad pie cake cookies coffee meat sandwiches and pickles for 26c. An afternoon patriotic program begins at 2 30 p m with numbers and the Memorial Day address by Rev. Werner Carlsen. All Gruettinger and area residents are invited.
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South Walnut
Gruettinger and
Mrs Wilfred McCarty Ill After Second Operation
Mrs Wilfred McCarty lies seriously ill at University hospital Iowa City after a second operation. Her husband and Mr and Mrs Eugene McCarty and Wm Blam drove to Iowa City Saturday night. Mrs Blam also hospitalised and recovering. We are pleased to report Mrs McCarty is still recovering at present.
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Wilfred McCarty
University Hospital
Iowa City
Eugene McCarty
Wm. Blam
Blam
McCarty
Graettinger Stores Close Early on Memorial Day
The Graettinger business district will close at 10 a m on Memorial Day Thursday May 30 and remain shut all day. The Times offers congratulations to Miss Henningsen valedictorian and Richard Spies salutatorian, noting years of study and hard work. The issue extends praise to all graduates of the class of 1940 and their peers in the Graettinger public schools.
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Graettinger
A. H. Henningsen
Richard Spies
Carl’ Spies
Henningsen
Richard
Times
Memorial Day Observed in Graettinger
Memorial day will be observed in Graettinger with ex service men in charge. The parade forms at the high school at 1 a m and marches to the Legion hall. Outdoor memorial exercises honor the dead. a memorial day address will be given by Father Joseph Beleworth of Milford. Legion men will decorate veterans graves. Public invitation extended.
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Graettinger
Legion Hall
Joseph Beleworth
Milford
Times Next Week Early Edition Deadline
The Times will print earlier next week with all copy due in the office by noon Tuesday.
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Usuit
Ole Norris 74 Dies. Funeral Planned Saturday
Ole Norris of Lost Island died early today at his home after years of illness. He will lie in state as funeral services are conducted at his local Lutheran church, with burial to follow in Lost Island cemetery. Interment will be private and the obituary appears next week in the Times.
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Ole Norris
Lost Island
Norris
Red Cross Appeal Urges Help For County Drive
The Times urges immediate support for the ten million dollar Red Cross drive in Palo Alto county. A typographical error hid the correct county total of 542 dollars in last week’s issue, while Graettinger donations at the Greatinger State Bank have not met expectations. The appeal emphasizes aiding wounded soldiers and destitute refugees and urges contributions this week.
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Palo Alto
Red Cross
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger
Times
Agen
Kreigl Family Takes Ill Son to Mayo Clinic for Treatment
Mr and Mrs John Kreigl took their young son to Rochester last week for medical care after months of illness. Mayo Clinic specialists were consulted recently and friends hope for the child's early and full recovery.
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Yook
Rochester
John Kreigl
Mayo
Kreigl
Death Called Family To Indiana For Brother’s Passing
Mr and Mrs C W Wash were called to Indiana on Friday by the death of a brother of Mr Hash. No further details were learned.
Hawkeye Theater Attractions Preview May 24 31
Hawkeye Theater presents a May listing with Friday and Saturday May 24 25 featuring The Road to Singapore starring Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour and Rob Hope. Sunday and Monday May 26 27 show The Blue Bird with Shirley Temple Spring Byington and Nigel Bruce. Tuesday and Wednesday May 28 29 Broadway Melody of 1940 starring Eleanor Powell Fred Astaire. June 1 continues with Walter Darby Kay Francis and others.
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Singapore
Bing Crosby
Dorothy Lamour
Rob Hope
the Blue Bird
Shirley Temple
Spring’ Byington
Nigel Bruca
Eleanor Powell
Fred’ Astaire
Roof Blaze Threatened Times Building Attic Fire
Firemen fought an attic blaze at the Times building Monday morning at 8:45. The fire damaged the attic and roof, charred wood, and disabled wiring. Loss estimated around 400 dollars, insured. Fire started from a defective chimney. a 12 foot attic partition held back the spread. No damage to Times stock or equipment. residents Grady family assisted by volunteers. Firefighters praised for prompt, efficient response.
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Times
T. L. Hampson
Goodwin "Torreson
J. L. Grady
Fire Department
Crisp Tasty Doughnuts And Coffee Sale At Osher Store
A feature at the Osher Department store Wednesday May 29 offers home made bushnut donuts with sandwiches and coffee in the afternoon and evening. Methodist circle manages the serving. Bulk donuts available. Memorial day plant orders to Mrs Hurl Jones or Mrs Elmer Miner. invitation extended to the public.
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Osher
Methodist Circle
Hurl Jones
Elmer Miner
Ady
Gross And Breen Choice Of Voters In This Section
In Iowa the governor race dominates the scene. H. 2 Gross leads incumbent Governor Wilson in the Republican contest, while Democrat Ed Breen of Fort Dodge holds a strong advantage in northwest Iowa over Valen tine. Breen’s family ties link Estherville, Graettinger, and EE. Mitchell. Democrats back Breen. progressive and young Republicans back Gross. Voters will decide in the primaries.
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Iowa
Gross
Wilson
Ed Breen
Fort Dodge
Valentine
Breen
Estherville
EE. J. Mitchell
Graettinger
Mr. Breen
R. Gross
Agriculture
Big National Guard Plane Spotted At Spencer Airport
Mr and Mrs Donald Jones visited Spencer airport Thursday to see a large all metal plane that had just landed. The National Guard observation aircraft traveled from Denver with the crew of four including a pilot sergeant tail gunner and photographer. The plane’s cruising speed is 209 mph but Denver to Spencer averaged 24 mph due to wind.
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Spencer
Donald Jones
National Guard
Denver
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