Popular Young Folks United In Marriage
Dated November 1 1989 a Graettinger ceremony united Lester Craven son of Mrs Oscar J Craven and Miss Alice Peterson daughter of Mr Peter Peterson at the Catholic parsonage Rev Father Kelly officiated The attendants were Miss Ann Craven and Mr Forrest Peterson After a wedding dinner at Estherville the couple will reside in Graettinger The bride worked for Graettinger Telephone Co and the groom for Farmers Creamery Co The Times extends congratulations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Craven
Oscar J. Craven
Graettinger
Alice Peterson
Peter Peterson
Father Kelly
Ann Craven
Forrest Peterson
Estherville
Craven
J. P. Wagner
Forrest
Graettinger Telephone Co
Central obficuKas
Pegistdking
Cou Inaher Lecaai
Graettinger High School
Craven Farm
Farmers Creamery Co
Hummel—Graettinger
Raymond Hummel
Fred Hummel
Monroe
Jons
Migs
Lois Graettinger
Louie Graettinger
Kelly
Berniece Gilbaugh
Berniece Gilbaugh, of Graettinger
Donald Graettinger
Newton
Iowa
Vicine Ity
Potter Bakery
Ood
Iam
Times
Graettinger Market Report November 2 1939
Market notes show corn onions eggs and dairy items with prices. No. 2 corn 13 cents per unit and eggs for straight run and state brand butter listed. Heavy hens 4 to 5 pounds at 7 to 10 cents, leghorn springs 6 pounds and over eight cents, and other poultry as quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
M J Anderson Stricken With Blood Poisoning
M J Anderson father of Mrs V A Jensen of Graettinger is in Estherville hospital with blood poisoning after a nail wound. He was admitted late last week as Graettinger friends hope for his early and full recovery.
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M. J. Anderson
V. A. Jensen
Graettinger
Estherville Hospital
Anderson
Slim Millers Auction Sale Next Monday
A. L. Slim Miller will hold a closing-out sale Monday November 6 starting at 1 pm. The sale includes 6 horses 13 cattle many milking cows 10 head Poland China hogs substantial machinery poultry and about 1000 bushels of corn. Grodland Reeves act as auctioneers with Grundtlinger State Bank as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L
Slim) Miller
Grachtinger
Poland
China
Grodland & Reeves
Grundtinger State Bank
Miller
Waffle Supper in Graettinger Saturday Evening
M. E. Ladies' Aid will host a waffle supper in the church dining room this Saturday night. Service begins after five and continues until all are served. Menu includes waffles sausage and coffee. Price 26 cents. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
College Honor Roll Sees 34 Students Named
Malcolm Jensen of Graettinger is among Grinnell College honor students for the past year. He posts a superior average and meets physical education requirements. The list includes twenty four women and ten men, with congratulations offered.
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Malcolm Jensen
C. A. Jensen
Graettinger
Grindell College
Ruthven County MEI Holds October Meeting
Nine Graettinger members attended as Mrs Alirena demonstrated flag etiquette at the schoolhouse and Legion hall. Mrs McCombs reported on the Burlington state meeting and proposed sending the local president as delegate to the state convention. Ruthven's gathering was a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Graettinger
Alirena
Legion ‘Hall
McCombs
Burlington
Towa Triumphs 19-13 Over Wisconsin In Madison
In a tight Wisconsin at Madison game on Saturday Towa edged the Badgers 19 to 13 as the lead changed hands multiple times. Iowa halted a late Badger drive near the nine yard line with four plays to preserve the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff B. I. Montgomery
Towa
Madison Lagt
Iowa
Wisconsin
Badgers
Father Kelly Honored At K C Meet In Emmetsburg
The Emmetsburg Knights of Columbus opened a fall and winter program series at the Catholic church dining room honoring Rev. Father Kelly golden jubilarian and charter member. Speakers included Father Kelly and Thomas Cullen with suitable entertainment by Mary and Catherine Elsenbast, LeRoy Bartleman, Adolph Spies, and Francis Jackman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Wm. Kerwick
Mr. Kerwick
Palo Alto
Father McEvoy
Ruthven
Foiker Vay
Lawrence Brennan
Knights of Columbus
W. F. Mason
West Bend Grotto
Ireland
Mary
Catherine Elsenbast
H. A. Elsenbast
LeRoy Bartleman
Adolph Spies
Francis Jackman
The Origin of the Word Lieutenant in History
The term lieutenant derives from Latin loci tenere meaning to hold a place. It began as a civil title in medieval France where provinces were governed by an official titled Lieutenant du Roi. Britain adopted the rank in 1680 to provide an executive assistant aboard ships who could act in the captain's stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Philip
Civil War Veteran James Manning Dies at 93
James 3 Manning aged 93 died at Own Soldier's Home in Marshall town. He served with the Army of the Potomac and was Harding county's last Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding County
James 3. Manning
Marshalltown
Army of the Potomac
Dinner In Honor Of Distinguished Graettinger Guest
A dinner honoring H R Gross, WHO Des Moines news editor and conservationist, is planned at the Orleans Hotel Estherville at 6 45 P M on November 13. Mr Gross and his wife visit Graettinger for a hunting weekend. Dr and Mrs C Jacobsen host. Tickets 75 cents, available from Jensen Drug Store or GC Hedrick Paris Cleaners starting November 6, limited to five northern Iowa counties. Tickets selling quickly. program to include a conservation-minded representative from each of four northern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H R. Gross
Des Moines
Orleans
Estherville
Gross
Jensen Drug Store
GC. R. Hedrick
Paris Cleaners
Iowa
Emmet
Show Turnover to American Legion Sparks Local Thanks
George Frick donated the Armistice day show at the Hawkeye to the American Legion. Frans Swanson of the American Legion asked the Times to express appreciation. The November 11 show will benefit the local post and is expected to draw a full house, with an afternoon showing for those unable to attend. The Auxiliary bazaar and supper will be served in the Legion hall basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frick
Legion
Frans Swanson
American Legion
Times
Hawkeye
Legion Mercudeer Phi
Legion Hall
North Iowa Stamp Club Meets Sunday
The Grachtinger Philatelic Society hosts Northwest Iowa Stamp Club on Sunday November 6 at 2 PM in the Hawkeye Theatre. Fine collections will be displayed and a suction sale of stamps will be a main feature. Richard Cameron was elected president and Betty McDonald treasurer of the Junior Stamp Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger Philatelic Society
Northwest Iowa Stamp Club
Hawkeye Theatre
Richard Cameron
Betty McDonald
Junior Stamp Club
Bazaar and supper at Legion Hall Armistice Day
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a bazaar and supper at the Legion hall basement on Armistice Day, Saturday November 11. Many useful articles will be on sale and a well prepared meal will be served. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion. Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Printer Fred Rubink Keeps Times Office Running
Fred Rubink, a well known Graet tinger mechanic, was summoned after a typesetting machine breakdown at the Times office. By two o'clock Thursday afternoon the all clear signal was sounded, ending the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rubink
Graettinger
Times Office
Mr. Rubink
Farmer Will Hixon Lived On Sae County Farm 48 Years
Will Hixon, a Sae County farmer, lived on and rented the same farm for 48 years. He resided on the property since 48 years ago, maintaining ties to the land and local farming life.
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Will Hixon
Sae County
Waldorf College to Present The Count and the Coed
Local talent led by Miss Ruby Simonson daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Simonson appears in The Count and the Coed a Waldorf College operetta set on a midwestern campus Friday November 10 at Forest City auditorium. Harriet Sandvig also appears in the twelve character and solo cast with a fifty voice Wahlorf Choir under Odvin Hagen and Mrs Hagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf
Young America Night Ends with Pranks and Skyscraper Alterations
Tuesday night Hallowe'en pranks left Young America revelers roaming the streets. The incident saw minor property disturbances with skyline alterations and benches perched in trees. No serious injuries reported. Police investigated but details remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America
Hallowe'en
Fun Program In Graettinger Next Thursday
On November 9 the Band Mothers club sponsors a Funfest at the new high school auditorium. Various community groups stage acts with fun as the theme. Entries include American Legion and Auxiliary acts and school faculty numbers. Proceeds fund band equipment. tickets 26¢, 16¢, 10¢. Candy sales and lunch available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Band Mothers’ Club
NSC
American Legion and Auxiliary
Myra
Grady
Graettinger
Weather and harvest report for the week
The week brought pleasant but cool conditions with no rain or snow. Corn picking advances well though much of the harvest remains manual due to a dry season.
Duck Hunters Face Mixed Luck This Fall
Duck hunters report average luck amid a mild open season. Weather has been favorable and ducks linger in the north, delaying hunts and shaping expectations for the season's progress.
Hawkeye Theater Schedule Features Classic Films
The Hawkeye theater lists upcoming screenings over Nov 2 to 11. Titles include In Name Only with Carole Lombard and Cary Grant, North of the Yukon, Charlie Chan At Treasure Inland, and The Road to Glory with Fredric March and Lionel Barrymore. Casts feature Nancy Kelly Renae Greene, Sidn ey Toler Cesar Romero and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Lombard
Cary Grant
Kay Francis
The
Yukon
Mene Starrett
Lina Winters
Charlie Chan
Treasure Inland
Sidney Toler
Cesar Romero
Road TO Glory
Fredric March
Lionel Barrymore
Warner Baxter
June Lang
Graettinger Gridiron Triumph Over Harris Six Man Team
Graettinger high school six man team, coached by Brown, defeated Harris 20 to 6 on Friday. Pat Allen scored all three Graettinger touchdowns, with Grady converting the final score. Harris led briefly after halftime but Graettinger pulled away, despite rough play and injuries. The win marked Harris’s first defeat since adopting the all man format, with next action set for Pocahontas on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Harris
Graettinger
Graattinger
Pat Allen
Luchsinger
Leo Grady
Tom Sullivan
Graettinger Boys
Carl Bonstead
Leo
Schultz
Legal High School
Iboya
Havelock
Estherville
Pocahontas
Auto Auction for 1999 Chevrolet Sedan in Grete
A 1999 deluxe Chevrolet sedan will be auctioned Saturday evening November 4 at 8 p.m. at the Jensen Auto Co Chevrolet garage in Grete. The car belongs to August Clesle Fature and the sale is conducted by executor D. C. Barringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grete
Ting
Jensen Auto Co
Chevrolet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lester
Bud" Craven
Alicea Peterson
Craven—Peterson
Slim Miller
K. C
Meet
Estherville Sportsmen
H. R. Gross
North Iowa Stamp Club
Louis, Christensen
Angles Petiay
Hia
Gragtti
E.d. Mitchell
Christensen
Hawkeye Theater
Thurs
Fel
Sat
Stan, LY
Livingstone
Nancy Kelly
Renae Greene
Harris Sextet
Rockwell's
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