More Food Will Be Needed In U S Next Year
Lawrence D Brennan of the Defense Board reports increased demand for phosphate and fertilizer in Palo Alto County. Two more cars ordered to total 200 tons with 0-20-20 mix at $42.40 per ton and potential loans. April delivery planned. Emphasizes farm defense goals for 1942, urging women and families to boost production of milk eggs pork vegetables and garden crops to support national food needs.
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Lawrence D. Brennan
L. 8. D. A. Defense Board
Palo Alto County
Palo Alto Co
Agricultural Department
Washington
Iowa
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg Fights Storm Lake Victory in Snowstorm
Emmetsburg defeated Storm Lake 14 to 0 last night as heavy snowstorm conditions and wet fields affected the game. Emmetsburg advanced with strong defense and a scoring drive in the second quarter.
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Emmetsburg
Storm Lake
Ammetsburg
Ervin C Miller Operating New Ruthven Station
Ervin C Miller Ruthven businessman and former Grachteninger boy is in Ruthven spending time with his parents, Mr and Mrs Peter Miller. He owns three semi trucks and two other trucks and has just completed a service station at Ruthven. He employs seven people. The Times notes his success and early potential.
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Ervin C. Miller
Ruthven
Times
Peter Miller
Ervin
The
First Lutheran Men Host Waffles and Coffee Fundraiser
A week ago Friday the men of First Lutheran church hosted a waffle doughnut and coffee event in the church hall. Patrons enjoyed the food while the cooks blamed cool electric juice for slow waffles. the effort proved popular with many church ladies learning their husbands can cook.
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First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran
Armistice Day Events In Graettinger And Nearby
Armistice Day observances are planned in Graettinger and nearby posts with an evening program and chicken pie supper in Graettinger starting at five. The Estherville post hosts a 440 p.m. program after the Emmetsburg Estherville football game, with meals and attractions. Arnolds Park posts hold their fourth annual dance with Bill Benson orchestra. admission is 1.10 per couple plus extra for a second lady. Special booths require advance telephone reservations.
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Graettinger
Legion Post
Legion
Estherville
Emmetsburg
The
Arnolds Park
Bill Benson
Arnold's Park
Farmer Defies Hay Storm With Bumper 1940 Harvest
John Solomongon and Luke Mills report a stout response to a hail storm. Buckwheat and grain bins now full, feeding hogs through winter. The season yields about 20 bushels per acre, surpassing the 16 bushels average for the U.S. in 1940.
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John Solomongon
Luke Mills
John
U. 8
Boy Home From Navy Expected This Week
Alfred Vollmert, son of Max Vollmert of Tinwa, is reported to be returning home from the navy this week. He serves on a naval base on the Atlantic coast and now earns $54 per month. He is believed to be 19 years old.
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Navy
Max Vollmert
Tinwa Fer
Alfred
Atlantic
Legion Posts Challenge In Membership Race
Graettinger Legion post challenges Ruthven Legion post to a membership race with a Saturday finish. Losers must banquet the winners as the contest heats up. Name the winner remains to be determined as the race goes on.
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Graettinger Legion Post
Ruthven Legion Post
Roast Chicken Supper Planned by Graettinger Methodist Ladies
The people of Graettinger and vicinity are enjoying a roast chicken supper today at the church hall. The Methodist ladies are serving, with the starter to be served at five o'clock.
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Graettinger
Vivinity
Dorothy Swift Resigns From Jengen Drug Store
Miss Dorothy Swift has resigned her position at the Jengen drug store and recently left for Chicago where she plans on engaging in commercial work. The Times wishes Dorothy the very best of success.
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Chicago
Dorothy Swift
Jengen Drug Store
the Times
Dorothy
Destructive Snow and Ice Storm Hits Graettinger Area
A late week ice storm caused extensive damage to Graettinger telephone and electric lines, with five miles of primary poles broken and power out for hours. Crews from Bell and local services rebuilt lines, while trees and branches suffered heavy losses across town and county, delaying full restoration into the following days.
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Iowa
Graettinger Telephone Go
Graettinger
Willl
Tésta
Grachtinger
Knutsen
Wm. Blom
Bell Telephones Co
Hsu
Graettinver
Mrs. A. G. Herke In Hospital
Mrs. A. G. Herke has been a patient at Coleman hospital in Estherville for about a week. Initial fears of appendicitis were ruled out and she is expected to return home in a few days.
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A. G. Herke
A. G.herke
Coleman’ Hospital
Estherville
Assumption Parish Bazaar and Chicken Supper Sunday
The annual bazaar and chicken supper sponsored by the ladies of Assumption parish South Side Immeraburg will be held Sunday November 9. Serving of the chicken dinner begins at five. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Ladies of Assumption Parish
Immeraburg
Navy and Notre Dame to clash in Baltimore game
Navy and unbeaten Notre Dame meet in Baltimore on Saturday. Miss Helen Sullivan Graettinger, now of Washington, plans to attend if she can secure tickets, but tickets have been sold out for three weeks.
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Navy
Notre Dame
Baltimore
Helen- Sullivan, Graettinger
Washington
D. C
Hiawatha program at Graettinger High School
Graettinger High School music department grades five through eight present The Childhood of Hiawatha at the high school auditorium next Wednesday evening. Cantata tells the tale of Hiawatha while featuring mixed chorus glee club quartets and sextets under Mrs Allen McClain. Admission for adults is 18 cents plus federal tax.
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Graettinger High School
Sl O'Stock
Hiawatha
Wilson
Noc
Allague
Fifny
Allen McClain
Free Cigars And Candy At Opening Of Big Sale
Cnet Koob proprietor of the Variety Store in Graetlinger announces a six month stock sale with free cigars for gentlemen and free candy for ladies on opening Saturday November 16. An All Week's Times display ad lists sale details and bargains on quality merchandise. Fred Miller passes away at Algona after years of local ties. survived by wife and children. We extend sympathy to the Masters and Girres families.
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Cnet Koob
Vuriety
Graetlinger
Bath
Fred Miller
Miller
Algona
Albert
Ralph Masters
Arnold Girres
Gruettinger
Aruwal
Messrs
Mitetors
Girres
Leo Hartman Home From Canto Claibourne Visit
Leo Hartman returns home from Canto Claibourne to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Hartman and Graettinger friends. Our reporter notes his hearty healthy and vigorous appearance and says he will make a fine showing with Uncle Sam's fighting forces.
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Leo Hartman
Canto Claibourne
Fred Hart
Graettinger
Leo
Sam
Mrs Christensen Ill After Daughter's Death
Mrs Christensen has been quite ill the past weeks after suffering a heart attack during her daughter Mrs Sandé's illness and death in Estherville She was confined to bed but returned home recently and friends hope for her swift recovery.
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A. C. Christensen
Gractlinger
Estherville
Taylor Sandé
Christensen
Fornettinger
St Marys finish season with 20 7 win over Fonda at Emmetsburg
St Mary's closed its football season by defeating Fonda 20 to 7 at Emmetsburg on Tuesday afternoon. It was the last game for three seniors on the St Mary's team.
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St. Mary's
Fonda
Emmetsburg
St. Mary’s
Owas
Havelock
Graettinger
Graettinger Wao
Graettinger Market Report November 6 1941
Market notes from Graettinger show commodity bids including Elk Oats at 40 cents per bushel, beans around 1.48 dollars per unit, and No 2 kegs at 280. Eggs sold by the straight run trading at 27 cents per dozen. State Brand butter offered, with heavy hens rated 4 to 5 pounds at 10 cents and six pound hens at 12 cents.
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Graettinger
G H S Wins Six Man North Iowa Title Over Havelock
G H S defeated Havelock 12 to 6 on Friday to capture the Six Man North Iowa Conference title. American Legion Auxiliary hosts a chicken pie supper at the Legion hall next Tuesday starting five and serving until full. In the evening the Legion dance features excellent music and broad public invitation. Admission to the dance is 85 cents for gentlemen and the first ladies.
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Havelock
North Iowa
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Open Season On Pheasants Opens Nov 12
The 1041 pheasant season runs from 12:00 noon November 12 to 6:00 PM November 18 with daily shooting from dawn to 5:00 PM. Daily bag three cock pheasants, possession six after day one. Hungarian partridge similar hours, quail season from November 15 to December 6, daily bag eight, possession eight. Hunters urged to consult landholders before hunting and to be courteous to farmers to ensure future access.
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State Conservation Commission
Ibu
Will Be 100 Years Old Mrs Ware of Des Moines
Mrs Ware of Des Moines will celebrate her one hundredth birthday on November 21. The event is a milestone for her family with H J Ware and Rimetshuis as sons and Art Hol land, Gradiinger, and Francis Ware as grandchildren. The aged lady remains active and well and friends extend warm wishes.
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Ware
Des Moines
H. J. Ware
Rimetshuis
Art Holland
Gradiinger
Francis Ware
Cylinder
Times
Prison the Army Now card from Long Beach native
Karl Carney of Long Beach sends a Times card titled Prison the Army Now. He notes Harl previously visited Graettinger and aimed to enter service in October. The Times extends goodwill and best wishes for success and honor in the armed forces.
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Karl Carney
Long Beach
P. F. Carney
Graettinger
The
Times
Harl
the Times
Death Notice of Mrs H A Elsenbust in Graettinger
Graettinger friends extend sympathy as Mrs H A Elsenbust dies in New Hampton Monday. She is also aunt of Mrs Frank Dobberstein of Estherville. Mourning relatives honor her memory in Graettinger.
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H. A. Elsenbust
Graetinger
New Hampton
Frank Dobberstein
Estherville
Graettinger
Saturday Poppy Day Observed in Graettinger
Saturday was poppy day in Graettinger with sponsorship by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Net proceeds are used for the aid of disabled veterans.
Jutefisk Supper Planned in Graettinger Friday
The First Lutheran Ladies Aid Society will serve a Jutefisk supper in Graettinger on Friday November 21. The event is a long standing community staple with strong patronage and cheerful fellowship.
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Graettinger
First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Graettinger Triumph in Northwest Town Title Game
Graettinger wins the Northwest Town Conference title after defeating Havelock in a rain snow filled Friday game. Capt. Sullivan, Co-Captain Tenborz, and coach Scheik lead a team praised for grit as Grimes and St Mary’s loom in post season plans amid tough weather and rough play.
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Graettinger
St. Mary's
Grimes Graettinger
Grimes
Graettinger da
Pafternaya
Graettingee
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Erwin C. Miller
New Ruthven
American Legion Post
the Legion Auxiliary
H.S. Auditorium
Che Grade School
Craettinger
Graetionger
Bode
Bradgate
Dirgettinger
Slavelock
Quater
Tenborg
Hartman
Jong Havelock
Orange and Black
Bob Green
Sullivan
Green
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