Food For Victory in Palo Alto County Farm Plan
Up to now Palo Alto County cooperators have received 419092.78 in conservation payments for the 1941 program. Clerical staff are completing 1942 allotments and local committee men will visit every farm next week to explain the 1942 Farm Program. Cooperators should have ready figures on cows milked eggs hogs beef cattle and calves for 1941 and farm use or sale. Data prep aids defense information and helps plan. Beef breeding stock should be retained selectively. Corn acres for 1942 are slightly up. carryover estimates total 666 million bushels as of Oct 1 1942 with 3.265 billion production and 2.609 billion disappearance. Continued on page five.
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Goference D. Hrennan
Palo Alto Co
Palo Alto
Mrs Truesdell Funeral Here Saturday At 1 30
Word was received in Graettinger that Mrs. O J Truesdell died this morning at her daughter's home in Beresford South Dakota. The remains will be brought to Graettinger for interment. Funeral services are set for Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church at 1 30.
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Graettinger
O. J. Truesdell
Ide Wright
Beresford
South Dakota
Methodist Church
Banks to Close for Thanksgiving in Palo Alto
Palo Alto banks will close next Thursday and the following Thursday for Thanksgiving. County banks will observe closures for both federal and state holidays, with no bank services on those dates.
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Palo Alto
Goose Shot Sparks Unusual Canada Goose Sighting
A hunter named John Reeves describes taking a Canada goose, noting it differed from ordinary geese and weighed about eight pounds. The piece emphasizes the shooter’s skill and the distinctive bird.
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John Reeves
Barney Sampson Sale Closes Out Farm Goods
Barney Sampson will hold a closing out sale on his farm at Graettinger on Tuesday November 18. Details appear in a display ad in today's Times.
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Barney Sampson
Weath
Graettinger
Home For Father's Funeral For Dwayne Allen
U S N Dwayne Allen arrives from Norfolk Virginia to mourn his father Thomas V Allen who was called home by death today in a small family funeral notice.
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Dwayne Allen
Norfolk
Virginia
Mornines
Thomas V. Allen
Ness Sal 16 Closing Out Sale Details Noted
Nean Wallingford will hold an entire closing out sale on Friday November 21. Displayed in today’s paper are the particulars of the sale and items offered.
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I. G. Ness Sal
Nean
Wallingford
Merle Young Leaves for West Indies on Year Contract
Merle Young son of Mrs and Mr Young left Sunday evening for New York City and then sails to the West Indies. He has signed for a year with a contracting firm to work on concrete runways for new U S defense sites secured from Great Britain in trade for 60 world war destroyers. Ted Henderson of Scranton Iowa, foreman of the Graettinger pavement, accompanies him. Merle has pursued this line of work for several years.
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Merle Young
Rk. M. Young
New York City
West Indies
U. S
Great Britain
Ted Henderson
Scranton
Iowa
Graettinger
Merle
Public notice on remaining yarn stock for knitwear
A public notice states Mrs. Cart Spies has remaining yarn on hand for two crocheted shawls one ladies sweater one child’s sweater two pairs of small mittens and two suits for small children. Call for purchase.
Orval Petersen Visits From Montgomery Alabama
Orval Petersen aviation mechanic with The Stars and Stripes visits his parents in Montgomery Alabama. British airmen train there while Orval enjoys the southern climate. Other locals such as Art Clemitson Bob Carter and Harnest Osher visit family. Orval plans to drive his father’s Chevrolet to Gunter Field over an 1800 mile three day trip.
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the Stars and Stripes
Orval Petersen
Montgomery
Alabama
Ole Petersen
Orval
Art Clemitson
Claibourne
H. A. Clemitson
Bob Carter
G. C. Carter
Bob
South
U. S.A
Harnest Osher
The
Flying Corps
James Helgeson
Bat
C. A. Ft
Rosenopans
California
Times
Gunter Field
Graettinger
Navy
Shelgren Joins Avoca High School Faculty
Gordon Shelgren, former G H 5 teacher, becomes a member of Avoca Iowa high school faculty this year. Graettinger residents will be pleased. Mr and Mrs Shelgren have two children and were well liked here.
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Avoca
Gordon Shelgren
Iowa
Graettinger
Shelgren
Shelgrans
Grasttinger
John Spies Back on Duty After Appendectomy
John Spies son of Mr and Mrs Charles Spies of Emmetsburg recently underwent an appendectomy. He has fully recovered and is back on duty. Gratifying news brings cheer to many friends about his recovery.
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John Spies
Charles Spies
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Wikert Return To California After Visit
M A Slim Wikert and his wife have returned to California after a few weeks visiting relatives and friends of the Gracttinger and Ruthven families. Wikert plans to engage in defense work when he returns to the west coast.
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California
Slim) Wikert
Gracttinger
Ruthven
Wikert
Wert Coant
Mrs G Osher Hospitalized After Major Surgery
Mrs G Osher underwent a major surgical operation at Coleman hospital in Estherville on Saturday. Friends report she is recovering nicely and all hope for an early and complete recovery.
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Oskher
Osher
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Dance at the Legion Scheduled for November 26
A large turnout is expected for the Legion ball on Tuesday November 26 following a very big attendance at the November 11 dance. All are welcome to attend the event and enjoy the evening.
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Legion Ball
Hiawatha Musical Rescheduled at H S Auditorium
The Autumn Musicale and cantata moved from Wednesday November 12 to Friday evening November 14 at eight o clock in the high school auditorium. Mrs. Allen McClain directs with tickets available from faculty. The program features mixed quartet, girls sextette, grades 5–8 chorus, boys quartet, glee club and a series of songs including Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming and America My Own.
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Allen McClain
Girla
Hiawatha
Kentucky
Mboys’ Quartette
Glee Club
Horus
Splendid Armistice Day Program At High School
A fine Armistice Day program was carried out at 11:00 a.m. in the high school auditorium. Band selections, a flag salute, and a moment of silence opened the event. The mixed chorus sang America and God Bless America. Howard J. Girsch, principal, sang with piano accompaniment. Rev. Werner N. Carlsen of St. Paul Lutheran Church delivered the address, receiving praise for the patriotic program.
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America
Howard J. Girsch
Werner N. Carlsen
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Carlsen
Business Men Meet at City Hall Tuesday Afternoon
Gravttinger businessmen and citizens are urged to attend a two o'clock meeting at City Hall to discuss matters concerning business and trade. Please be on hand.
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Gravttinger
Free Pheasant Feed At Hall Tuesday Night
Graettinger Conservation League members are invited to a free pheasant feed at the Legion hall Tuesday evening November 18. Pheasants must be dressed and ready for the Potter Bakery rouging oven and provided to Bob Simonsen Meat Market by Monday evening. A conservation officer will give the principal address alongside short talks and entertainment.
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Hall
Graettinger Conservation League
Anil
Bob Simonsen
Potter Bakery
Legion Hall
Faed
Mrs Peterson Moves Into New North Dakota Home
Mrs G H Peterson of Grandin North Dakota has completed a new house in Hillaboro North Dakota and will move in this week. She recently visited her daughter Blynche in Marcus Washington and says North Dakota feels more like home. She notes heavy rainfall this year and no snowfall so far.
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Peterson
G H. Peterson Grandin
North Dakota
Hillaboro
Blynche
Marcus
Washington
Koob’s Splendid Anniversary Sale At Graettinger
Koob reports a splendid anniversary sale at his Graettinger variety store with exceptionally well stocked merchandise. Prices are listed as sale bargains and the sale ends Saturday night this week. A visit promises genuine bargains for items on sale.
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Mil Koob
Graettinger
Fried Chicken Supper at Methodist Church Dinner Room
Memorial Day Aid circle led by Mrs Mra Smith and Mrs Asa Hankey will host a fried chicken supper at the Methodist church dining room on Thursday November 20, with serving beginning at five o'clock. Charges are described as very reasonable and the public is invited.
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Memoainy Tardies’ Aid Circle
Mra
M. D. Smith
Asa Hankey
Methodiat Church
New Quaker Oats Elevator To Be Fine Structure
Construction starts on a new 40,000 bushel capacity Quaker Oats elevator in Graettinger. The all wood cribbed building measures 32 by 70 feet on the ground with 54 feet to eaves and 88 feet to the peak, handling 3,500 bushels per hour. An overhead drive, automatic scale, 10 bushel dump, and moisture countermeasures are planned. A larger office will rise next spring, while the old elevator remains for storage. completion aimed for January 10 if weather cooperates.
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Quaker, Oats Co
Quaker Oats
Graettinger
Chris Martinsen Burns From Gasoline Fire
Chris Martinsen suffered burns on both hands Monday evening while operating a gasoline stove one hand severely burned the other slightly. The injuries are not expected to cause permanent damage but will heal slowly. Local friends regret his misfortune.
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Chris Martinsen
Mr. Martinsen
Red Cross Drive Opens In Palo Alto County
The American Red Cross drive opens Wednesday November 12 in Grachtinger area with Mrs Margaret Lancaster as chair. Palo Alto County quota is 2,000 memberships as funds are needed to support services for armed forces and general relief. Hawkeye Theatre books short subjects from November 14 to 20 featuring Edwin C Hill and a second release Marching With Old Glory starring Lowell and Thomas later in November.
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RED Cross
American Red Cross
Margret Lancaster
Grachtinger
Palo Alto County
Henry Willingham
Roll Call
Hawkeye Theatre
Edwin C. Hill
Lowell
Thomas
RD Cross
Farm Sold North of Grayttinger at About $112 per Acre
Niels Mortensen told the Times he recently sold his 80 acre farm located three miles north of Grayttinger on the pavement. The price was in the neighborhood of 112 dollars per acre.
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Mortensen
Purchased Home by Sailor Charles Young Graettinger
Charles Young Graettinger, a sailor in the Atlantic destroyer service, invested his pay to buy the Graettinger residence inhabited by his parents Mr and Mrs M Young. The purchase is described as splendid and wise.
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Charles Young Graettinger
Uncle Sam
Graettinger
M. Young
Graettinger Market Report For November 13 104
Market notes from Graettinger dated Thursday November 13 describe prices and lots of dairy and meat items. Listings include Butter, eggs and various meat cuts with prices noted such as heavy goods and lighter items, reflecting a typical rural market update.
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Graettinger Market
Branagan Jr. Chosen Head of Northwestern Senior Class
W Lo Branipan dy Branagan Jr. elected president of his Northwestern University senior class in Evanston Illinois. He had earlier been named president of his fraternity Phi Mu Delta. A liberal arts senior, he will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. The Times Herald congratulates Emmetsburg's outstanding young man.
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Kemmersburg
Democrat
W. Lo Bramipandy
Northwestern University
Evanston
Ilinois
Phi Mu Delta
William
Times
Emmetsburg
Lutefisk Supper At First Lutheran Hall Friday
A lutefisk supper with all trimmings will be served at the First Lutheran dining hall on Friday November 21 starting at five o clock. Tickets are 50 cents and the event invites plan ahead for the date.
Red Cross Drive In Progress In Graettinger
The Red Cross membership drive in Graettinger runs from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day November 27. Membership is $1 with half staying local. Mrs. Margaret Lancaster leads the drive, with A. H. Henningsen and Mrs. E. B. George coordinating message verifications for illness or death notices and aid for soldiers. A Junior Red Cross drive is under way at the school.
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Red Cross
Graettinger
United States
Auxiliary
Margaret Lancaster
Music Festival at Emmetsburg Countywide Participation
The Fal Alto Activities Association sponsors its annual music festival on December 4 in Emmetsburg with a massed chorus of about 175 voices from ten county high schools. Gruettinger High will participate with a special number, guest conductor Mrs. J. H. Johnson of Chariton directs, and D. M. Bates oversees arrangements.
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Emmetsburg
Fal Alto Activities Association
Gruettinger High School
J. H. Johnson
Chariton
Roosevelt High School
Des Moines
The
Activities Association
D. M. Bates
Dinner a Big Success at Armistice Day Chicken Dinner
The Armistice day chicken dinner drew strong support with receipts around $60. The Times thanks the public for generous patronage and notes the meal was tasty and praised by many.
Mrs Galleger Status in Emmetsburg Hospital Recovery Hopes
Mrs Wm Galleger of Emmetsburg sister in law of Mrs J J Sullivan of Graettinger is in Emmetsburg hospital after a serious slip Graettinger and Emmetsburg friends sincerely hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Wm. Galleger
Emmetsburg
J. J. Sullivan
Graettinger
Emmetsburg Hospital
Graettinger Man Tom Allen Dies After Stroke Funeral Today
Tom Allen, 65, a lifelong Graettinger resident, died after a June stroke. Funeral services held at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Cortaen officiating. Survived by wife Myra and multiple children, he was active in farming, local business, and community affairs.
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Tom Allen
I. Cortaen
Paul
R. Allen
Bis
Poms Hut
Jorgen Andersen
M. Robinson
A. L . O'Connor
Bratrud
Lorne
Ole Thomas Vernard
Alle James
Sophie Alle
Memphis
Manesitent
Allenenkaey
Mississippi
Grainger
Cae M. Olesen
Lietate Delmar
Des
Moines
Vincent
New
Dayton
Ohaby
Ohaby. Aid Ce Eerts Ei Membat
Navy
Norfolk
Virginia
Allen
Graettinger
Me. Allen
Farmers Grain Co
Qraettinger
Times
Myra
Sun Returns as Snow Recedes in Business District
The sun shines again and snow banks, especially on the north side of the business section, are rapidly disappearing. The first week from Halloween to Armistice Day brought real winter weather.
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Hallowe’en
Armia
Mrs Blom Very Ill In Bed For Years
Mrs Blom wife of William Blom remains confined to bed with illness for several years and is very ill this week with her condition judged serious friends hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Mrs. Truesdell
Army
Air Corps
Utele Sam
H.S. Auditorium
Quaker Oats Grain Co
Eciesasedeerees
Buttersseseas
W.il. Branagan, Jr
Army of Mercy
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