Husking Bees At Olson And McNew Farms
The article details husking bees at Olson and McNew farms with lists of male corn pickers and female helpers, noting injuries to Elmer Olson and E. M. McNew, and thanking donors. A second husking bee occurred at McNew farm on November 7 with additional volunteers and donations. A store opening is planned at Pocahontas by J. E. Turner, formerly of Milford, and a note on weekly papers’ community cooperation standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
McNewa
Hell
Elmer Olson
Corm
Melvin Anderson
Fred Graet~tinger
Art Thompson
Carl Christensen
Carl Rasmussen
RB. Gardner
Walter Jorgensen
Henry Bratrud
C. Rasmussen
Oscar Olson
Earl Law
Martin Stewart
Kenneth Reeves
Art Aanonson
Albert Luke
F. W. Christensen
Fred Masters
Art Thompson and Jones
Frad Graettinger
O. R. Gardner
Raymond Herum
Martin Ressell
Jens Rasmusgen
Levi Olson
Thomas Thomsen
A. P. Thompsen
McCarty & Olson
E. M. McNew
Tuessay
McNew
Earl Ferguson
John Westergard
Paul Peton
Otto Peton
Leo Thompson
Ed Jenzen
Tom Duffy
Bod McDonald
Garl Voellmert
Ernest Petersen
Garland Gage
Leif Rierson
John Carleen
Joe Laride
Kermit, Lande
LeRoy Bartleman
Dutch Thompsen
Selmer Nelzen
Thanksgiving Dinner Served by Danish Ladies at Hawkeye Hall
Danish ladies announce a Thanksgiving dinner this year on November 30 at Hawkeye Hall. Meal service time to be announced. more particulars to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Slim Miller Auctions Sale Shatters Expectations
Slim Miller thanked the Times for publicity help after a highly successful auction, with totals at least 400 dollars above his estimate. Auctioneers Grodland Reeves and clerk H A Elsenbast receive partial credit. The Miller family will move to Lost Island Lake for a year or more as Slim plans a break from farming duties due to health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slim Miller
A. L
Slim) Miller
Times Office
Times
Grodland & Reeves
H. A. Elsenbast
Miller
Lost Island Lake
Harvest Drive For Benefit Local Library
A community library seeks support through a Harvest Campaign starting November 18 to raise funds. Donors may give a bushel of corn or its value, a chicken or cash, via local elevators or stations with signed slips. Slips are later presented for cash value. donors listed in the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Times
Grachtinger
Adolph A. Spies
Library Board
Annual Bazaar Noy Emmetsburg Parish Ladies Plan Event
The Assumption parish ladies of Emmetsburg announce their annual bazaar for Sunday November 12 with dinner served from 6 p.m. Bingo and games will be offered. A dance is set for Monday November 13 at St. Mary's Gym with Al Molne band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Assumption
Emmetsburg
St. Mary's Gym
al Molnke
Graettinger
South Side
Hawkeyes Invite Notre Dame in Spotlight Iowa City Clash
A chaotic OCR fragment notes Graettinger and Iowa City hosting a Notre Dame game. It hints at a rising Hawkeyes team from a low point to a peak, with Notre Dame described as beaten and untied as the fast, hard-charging Hawkeyes prepare for a major Saturday showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Iowa City
Notre “Dame
Hawkeyes
Iowa
John Nissen Injured in Team Runaway Incident
John Nissen of Graet Tinger suffered a dislocated shoulder after a runaway team frightened the horses, throwing him to the ground last Tuesday. He escaped with minor injuries according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nissen
Graettinger Crushes Pocahontas 638 In Final Game
Graettinger high school won the last game of the six man football season on the Pocahontas gridiron Tuesday afternoon 638 to 7. Leo Young suffered a broken wrist. Supt. Jones had him treated by a Pocahontas physician but no permanent effects are expected. Graettinger backfield scorers included several players along with Carl Bonstead on a reception. The squad finished 3-2 for the 1939 season and earlier beat St. Marys 28-20 and Harris 20-8, lost to Havelock on a last minute pass, and beat St. Marys 63-7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Bombers
Pocahontas
Leo
St. Mary’s
Emmetsburg
Havelock
Grasttinger
Graattinger
Harris
Graettinger
Mourn Death Of Five Months Old Daughter
Mr and Mrs Besaw mourn the death of their five months old daughter Doloris Ann born June 12 1889 The funeral was held from the M E church Tuesday afternoon with Rev Wm G Bohi officiating She is survived by her parents four sisters and four brothers including Mrs Benton Curry Mrs Gabiel Pegum Marjorie Gudrid Alvin Earl Guy and Herbert A brother Wm Eugene died in 1922 The Besaw family express sincere sympathy to friends in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Wm. G. Bohi
Doloris Ann
Benton Curry
Gabiel Pegum
Marjorie
Gudrid
Alvin
Earl
Guy
Herbert
Wm. Eugene
Besaw
Lawrence Hahn of Mallard Dies at 73
Lawrence Hahn, 73, died at his Mallard home Sunday at 7 p m after several weeks illness. He was a longtime lumber yard manager there and a brother of Mrs Carrie Herman who often visits Mrs J P Wagner of Graettinger. Survived by his widow and three daughters. The Times expresses sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hahn
Mallard
Mr. Hahn
Carrie Herman
J. P. Wagner
Graettinger
Times
Nephew of Mrs McDonald Passes Away at 32
The obituary notes the death of the nephew of Mrs Thomas McDonald, age 32, of Curlew, who passed away early this week after a period of illness. Further details are not available in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leary
Curlew
Thomas McDonald
Emray
Graottinger
Sym
Auction draws $510 for Chevrolet at Ruthven sale
A 1929 Chevrolet Deluxe sold for $510 at the Gradinger estate auction in Ruthven last Saturday night. The vehicle, owned by the August Clesle Estate, was purchased by Mrs. Brown. The sale was conducted by executor D. C. Barringer.
Norwegians Urged to Step In Europe Dispute
Fragmentary text suggests a call for Norway to take a decisive role in settling a dispute among multiple European nations. The snippet hints at a rapid, blunt approach and a preference for Norway to intervene quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adget
Armistice Day Is Legion Day In Graettinger
Armistice day on Saturday November 11 becomes Legion day in Graettinger. The Legion Auxiliary bazaar runs afternoon and evening with sale of useful articles. A 5 30 supper opens to the public. George Wrick Hawkeye Theatre manager donates Saturday show receipts to the Legion. A dance at the new Legion hall features Otto Larson and his five piece band. Public invited to all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Otto Larson
Stamp Collectors Hold Largest Northwest Iowa Meeting
Thirty five collectors attended the Northwest Iowa Stamp Club gathering in Graettinger on Sunday. Attendees came from Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Ruthven, Spencer, Emmetsburg, Royal, Estherville and Graettinger. Notable displays included A. H. Duncan of Humboldt and P. H. Loomer of Fort Dodge with early first day and first flight issues. a $60 sale auction and a $200 stamp appraisal by Rev. Holger Bottleson of Royal. Speakers were Dwight G. McCarty of Emmetsburg, Clara Kennedy, postmaster of S othersville, and Mrs. E. S. George of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Iowa Stamp Club
Graeninger
Fort Dodge
Humboldt
Ruthven
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Royal
Estherville
Grachtinger
A. H. Duncam
P. H. Loomer
Satherville
E. S. George
Graettinger
Fire burns acres of corn near Grundy Center
A tractor connected to a corn-picker backfired last week, igniting dry corn husks on George Schildroth’s field near Grundy Center. Fire consumed two acres while necessitating a double furrow plow to extinguish it. the affected patch yielded about 90 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schildroth
Grundy Center
Mission Meetings In Graettinger November 12 14
Mission meetings under the N. To, F. M. Society discuss Luke 13 22 80 Strive to enter by the narrow door Speakers include Pastors Nordsletten Andreson Shaw and others Schedule lists Sun 2 30 PM Sun eve 8 PM Mon eve 8 PM Tue 2 PM and Tue eve 8 PM all invited References to biblical verses and mercies of David conclude with Rev M Mandidger listed as speaker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. To
F. M. Society
P. Nordsletten Sun
Andreson
Fairmont
Minn
Everett Shaw
Armstrong
Hye
David
M. Mandidger
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a sale action and local officials. Reads unclear but indicates an official notice of a sale with housing related terms and public interest.
November holidays listed with Armistice and Thanksgiving
A fragmented note outlines three holidays this November. Armistice Day on November 11 and Thanksgiving Day on November 28 are named. a third holiday on November 30 is implied but unclear due to typographical errors. The text emphasizes a busy November.
Contractor to Build Tenth Home in Past Year
Local contractor Clarenca Clammensen plans a new residence in the northeast part of town, marking the tenth home project completed or started in the last year. The effort signals ongoing housing development as the area grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graattingar Iz
Clarenca
Clammensen
Gross visit to Graettinger marks Armistice Day dinner
Des Moines residents Mr and Mrs H R Gross will stay with Dr and Mrs Qlenen Jacobson in Graettinger from Sunday to Tuesday. A 6 46 dinner at the Orleans hotel Estherville honors Mr Gross, hosted by northwest Town sportsmen. A short program on conservation follows. Tickets available at Jenson drug store. Armistice Day menu for 6 80 chicken dinner served by Auxiliary in the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Gross
Graettinger
Des Moines
Qlenen Jacobson
Gross
Orleans
Estherville
Northwest Town
Groga
Gruettinger
Jenson Drug Store
Mrs Ahrens To Hold Auction Of Household Goods
Mrs Frank Ahrens of Graettinger will hold an auction sale of household goods on Saturday November at the Jensen residence in the southeast part of town. Sale starts promptly at 2 30 p m with cooking utensils poultry raising equipment and a large list of items. Grodland Reeves are the auctioneers and the Graettinger State Bank is clerk. A display appears elsewhere in this week's Times. Tell neighbors about the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ahrens
Graettinger
Tania” “Jensen
Grodland ‘& Reeves
Giraettinger Stata Bank
Farmer Held On Shooting Charges After Quarrel
Harry Allen a 40 year old Carson farmer is held in Avoca county jail on charges of shooting his wife with a 410 gauge shotgun He reportedly admitted the shooting but says he cannot remember the circumstances Mrs Allen was shot in the left hand and five year old son Larry was wounded in the left ear The family quarrel stemmed from drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry ‘Allen
Carson Farmer
Avocal
Allen
Pay Taxes Now to Avoid Later Penalties
County treasurer Casper Nelson urges taxpayers to pay taxes before November 16 to avoid a penalty and ensure real estate taxes are paid in full. Taxes paid by November 4 total $689,583, about 91.2 percent of the year’s levy, with unpaid properties to be advertised by December 4 and sold at the annual tax sale if still unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Nelson
Hawkeye Theater Grettinger Presents Fall 41 Showings
The Hawkeye Theater at Grettinger announces a schedule featuring films and stars for November and December. Listings include The Under-Pup with Gloria Jean and Orne March, plus Raine and Myrna Loy with Tyrone Power and George Brent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holieet
Cuntmisiga
Gloria Jean
Fridand
Oy Raine
Myma
Loy
Tyrone ' Power
George Brent
Leona Sandvig Marries Robert Lehmann at Webster City
Leona Sandvig and Robert R. Lehmann were wed at St. Pauls Lutheran church Webster City on November 5 1939. The ceremony officiated by Rev J A Abel followed a candle lit service with Miss Harriett Snading as bridesmaid and Howard L Knutson as best man. The couple will reside at 1011 Bank Street Webster City after November 15 with Leona a beauty operator and Lehmann a Credit association worker. Local friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Lehmann
Ernest Lehmann
Inglewood
California
Leona Sandvig
L. J. Sandgig
Emmeteburg
Town
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Webster City
J. A. Abel
Hotel Willson
Lehmann
Bank Street
Graettinger High School
Des Moines School of Beauty
Lloyd Frazier New Proprietor Phillips Hotel
Lloyd Frazier of Mowell Iowa has purchased the Jack Phillips hotel and cafe in Gruettinger and is now in possession. He previously ran a similar business at Maxnwell, bringing experience and capability to the new venture. The Phillipses leave after two years of successful operation and plan to return to Spencer pending future business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruettinger
Lloyd Frazier
Mowell
Iowa
Jack Phillips
Frazier
Maxnwell
Phillips
Spencer
the Times
Marysville Woman Dies After Childbirth Sudden Passing
Mrs Everett King of Marysville died suddenly during childbirth last week while conversing with the attending physician and others. The ten-pound infant was saved by the cattendant doctor as the mother collapsed, with causes not immediately known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett King
Marysville
Tragic Coincidence Sets Dying Johns Within Week
Two men named John Erickson died within five days of each other last week in Waterloo. They were not related. One, John Erickson, had driven to Waterloo to fetch his friend John A Erickson from a hospital following surgery. Both were prominent citizens, and the deaths were a tragic coincidence amid similarities in their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Erickson
John A. Erickson
Waterloo
John
Erickson
Bride and Groom In Plane Crash Fatal in Idaho
News reached Manson that Jack Wige, formerly of Manson, wed a bride this week. Reports state the bride died and the groom was seriously injured in a Burley, Idaho plane crash. Relatives received the grim word Thursday after the Wednesday ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Jack Wige
Burley
Idaho
Also Mentioned on This Page
Olson and McNew Farms
J. E. Turner
Milford
Osher
Harvest Drive For Benefit Local Library
Save Money
Leo Young
Earolet
Legion and Auxiliary
New Legion Hall Armistice Day
Mrs. Ahrens
Hawkeye Theater
Iivedte
Jorge
Warner 'Bar
Fane
Jean
Rogers
Kelard
Brohtier
Elliott
Luana de Allaniz
Wormer Graettinger
Phillips Hotel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!