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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

7

Evergreen and Merchants Sunday games and league schedule

The Evergreens beat the Merchants in Sunday play and a list of players is given including Alfred McCombs and J J Sullivan among others. A Minnesota Iowa league schedule follows with June games at Graettinger Estherville Wallingford Fairmont Spencer and Jackson plus a note on a lighted field game at Estherville. A Mother's Day gift of carnations arrives from Honolulu via Margaretta Frisbee. Restoration of Fort Atkinson gains aid from 98 year old Mrs Elizabeth Jane Sabin locating a cemetery site near the post. George Young Bear, a Meskwaki Indian near Tama, is named federal judge to preside over the first Sac and Fox Indian Court with sessions in Meskwaki.

Spencer Graettinger Fairmont Wallingford Estherville Jackson Old Fort Atkinson Iowa Elizabeth Jane Sabin Minneapolis Old Fort George Young Bear Tama Horace Poweshiek Frank Wanatee

Household auction list items from a sale notice

A local sale notice lists items including a coal heating stove a 3 burner oil stove with oven two 9 by 12 linoleum rugs a 9 by 12 wool rug a Singer sewing machine rg a leather lounge a wash stand and numerous other goods offered at auction.

Singer

Valley high valedictorian names and California infantile paralysis aid

For four years a Dorow family child topped Ventura High School valedictorian lists Edgar Norbert Hilda and Elda. Granddaughter Karen Ginger Sloss, eight months, named second healthiest and most beautiful baby in California. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis promotes Toronto splints and Bradford traces for early immobilization, available through local officers, with doctor or county contact to obtain aid, via Attorney Joseph P. Hand.

W. F. Dorow Ventura High School Edgar Norbert Hilda Elda Sam Stoss Chas. Palm Guthrie Center California Karen Ginger Sloss National Foundation For Infantie Toronto Bradford Atterdance Joseph P. Hand United States

Re-roofing funded by self supplying shingles at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ at Woodbine funds its new roof by a novel method in which the congregation supplies shingles at five dollars per piece. Mrs. Aaron Stuessy of LaVerne reported to Algona live that her car had been stolen from in front of a store. It was found a couple of hours later. In the meantime, Mr. Stuessy had told the station operator to get it and have it greased and oiled.

Church of Christ At Woodbine Aaron Stuessy LaVerne Algonapelive Stuessy Toll Ae Fillies

Hawkeye Showings Spotlight Gone With the Wind and The Thief of Bagdad

The Hawkeye Theatre schedules the uncut Gone With the Wind starting May 29 as part of a limited engagement, signaling the return of the acclaimed epic with Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. June 1 and 2 bring The Thief of Bagdad in Technicolor, directed by Alexander Korda and featuring Sabu and June Duprey in a lavish Arabian Nights spectacle. Foreign Correspondent, starring Joel McCrea and Laraine Day, screens June 8 and 9 as a high tempo thriller of international intrigue led by a top cast.

Vivien Leigh Leslie Howard Olivia de Havilland Hawkeye Theatre Alexander Korda Bagdad Sabu June Duprey John Justin Conrad Veidt Prin Basra dJaffar Bajyrdad Walter Wanger Hawkeye Tesday Joel McCrea Laraine Day George Sanders Robert Henchley Albert Basserman Herbert Marshall

Graettinger Area Boys Serve in Army Navy and Air Corps

A local update lists Graettinger and nearby youths serving in Uncle Sam’s forces. Names span Army Navy Marines Coast Guard and Air Corps, with several missing from the roster to be added. Notable names include George Roo, Lundgren Chester, Helgeson Harold, Petersen Orvald, Dulin Carl, Osher Earnest, Thompson Delmer, Hartman Leo, Duffy Eugene, and Young Leo, among others.

Uncle Sam George Roo Army Horswell Vance Nw Young Charles N Grady Joseph Navy Lundgren Chester Christensen Gilbert Marines McDonald Carol Jutsen Lowell Helgeso Harold Helgesin James Karl Garber Burton Joyce Leo Leonard Mammen Frank Kruse Kenneth Olson Bob Brobst Bart Murray Delmar Oxley Albert Duffy Eugene Young Forney

Mrs Fleming Surprised By Neighbors For Birthday

Neighbors and friends gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. J A Fleming s home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. The unexpected guests arrived with gifts and a tasty lunch. The booklet notes mention a Methodist Aid Meeting scheduled for Thursday June 6 at the church.

Mrs. Fleming J. A. Fleming

Local Society Notes and Anniversary Celebrations

A roundup of community events includes hostesses for an upcoming First Lutheran Aid Meeting on Wednesday June 4 at the church, plus a Joint Legion and Auxiliary gathering in West Bern with attendees led by county vice-president Clara Susa. The article highlights a 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Art Richards, an afternoon card club gathering honoring Mrs. J H Gammon, and Vernon 4 H Climbers Club activities with Rally Day planning.

First Lutheran Aid First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Albert Chialstiansen Wilmer Feldmar Howard Horswell Blanchart Jacobson Legion and Auxiliary West Bern Clara Susa Vernon Vrancer Quant Mary Lou Simon Dorothy Janssen Verna Richardson Dorothy Ann Janssen Gladyce Mac Jansson Vernia "Richantsorti Munio Vernon, Walnut Independence Vernon Center

Meats and Groceries Offer Fresh Cured Meats and Staples

The ad promotes two large stag fresh and cured meats and ham and bacon at low prices. It notes they stock cream, milk, bread, fruits, and vegetables, with complete grocery stock for Sunday dinners and an appeal for patronage.

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McWilliams Hardware Lowa Evergreens Merchants Evergreen Players Alfred McCombs J. J. Sullivan Quaker Oats Co Peterson Implement Co Anderson Grocery Fred Spies Henry Lammers Wm. Herke D. C. Barringer Palo Alto Clemmenson & Nase Graettinger Block & Tile Co Arnold Sevokl W. A. Marley Graettinger State Bank Dr. McManus McCarty Koob Pune de Wallingford Gilbaugh Rock Island Hawkeye Theater The Uals Farmers Grain Co Jorgen Andersen, Anager Graettinger Graettinger and Vicinity Army Navy Air C Methodist Aid Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Graettinge Graettinger, Iowa Twine Busberg Charles Brown G. 2. Osher K. Starkey Art Richards Gammon J. A. Spies W. Hossack Embroider Club J. H. Gammon San Marino Howard Mornwell Joel Ball J. B. Whiteside City Meat Market Robert Simonsen Thane Aks
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