Parity Price Index Surges Amid Farm Market Shifts
Brennan reports a sharp rise in the parity price index from September 15 to October 15, reaching 207 percent of the 1910-14 average. The index shows increased prices for wheat, corn, potatoes, tobacco, hogs, beef, milk, and eggs, with broader notes on 1947 crop insurance and federal all-risk coverage. The article covers production goals, voter eligibility for Iowa farmers, and emergency food council concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. DO. Brennan
Palo Alto Aaa Committee
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Ehoose
Heintz
International Emergency Food Council
1.0.C.C
Multiple Accidents Mar Avmistice Weekend Near Estherville
Three car wrecks occurred during a snow and fog laden Avmistice weekend near Estherville injuring two. Miss Tda Cy Valen of Owatonna and John Juhl of Estherville were hospitalized with injuries after a collision on highway 9 east of Estherville. A second crash near Fort Defiance state park involved Robert Justice and James Pax with minor damage. A third collision west of Superior on highway 9 involved Evan Taylor and Martin Johnson caused by dense fog. damage was minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avmistice
Tda Cy Valen
Owatonna
Minn
Aminet County
John Juhl
Lemmet
Miss Valen
Juhl
Holy Family Hospital
Highway 9
Estherville
Harry Jesperson
Jesperson
Phillip's Go
Sheriff’s Office
Robert Justice
Msthurville
James Pax
Fort Defiance State Park
Justice
Anl Fox
Superior
Evan Taylor
Martin Johnson
Tervil
Taylor
Johnson
Mack's Orchestra to Play at Legion Hall Dance
Mack's Orchestra, key northwest Iowa musical group, will furnish music for the Legion hall dance in Graettinger on Friday evening November 15. A large crowd is expected as locals join the event. Nela Peterson from Wallingford has returned home after a hospital stay and friends wish her a quick recovery. Susan Bosold, R.N., recently underwent surgery at Holy Family Hospital and is recovering well. Kermit Lande, a local resident, drives a new Ford V-8 bought in Emmetsburg on Armistice Day. Congratulations to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Mack’s Orchestra
Iowa
Legion Hall
Graettinger
Nela Peterson
Wallingford
Holy Family Hospital
Gruettinger
Miga
Susan Bosold
R. N
Hely Family Hospital
Kermit
Lande
Emmetsburg
Paper Shortage Impacts Daily Newspapers and Staples
The piece notes a wartime paper shortage causing elimnations of display ads and street sales, predicting prolonged scarcity and rising prices. It also cites forecasts for cereals, meat, sugar, and a vast 1946-47 world corn crop, with U S production around 8% billion bushels and Iowa near 44 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
U. S
Towa
Closing Out Auctions In Graettinger Area
Local sales listed for November include Kenneth Harding selling cattle hogs sheep and machinery at 12 40 pm Monday near Graettinger with Ben Burns as auctioneer and Lown Trust bank clerk. Vernie Hansen plans a big closing out sale on Friday November 29 starting 12 30 pm as the Hansons move to Colorado with Grodland Finn auctioneers and Graettinger State Bank clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jae Kenneth Harding
Kenneth Harding
Graettinger
Harding
Estherville
Ben Burns
M. C. Grodland
Lown, Trust & Savings Bank
Hitherville
Gil
Plore Osher Estate & Dalen
Guilford Osher
E. HB
Osher
Oje
Dalen
Grachtinger
Aml Ole Dalen
Sarge
McCormick Deering
Grodland & Bortint
Graettinger State Bank
Vernie Hansen
Colorado
Manson
Hansons
Grodland & Finn
Young Sailor Tries One Man Air Raid on Bremerton Civilians
A 20 year old sailor from a ship at Bremerton conducted a solo air raid by climbing a five story building and pelting civilians with bricks. On detention he stated I still hate civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bremerton
Brichs
Lynn Kerns Orchestra at St. Mary's dance Monday
Lynn Kerns and his rhythm band will provide music for a dance at St. Mary's parish hall in But Netsburg on Monday evening November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Kerns
Tynn Kerns
St. Mary’s Pyb
Butnetsburg
Hansen Family Moves to Boulder After November Closing
Mr and Mrs Vernie Hansen and family plan to move to Boulder Colorado after a November 29 closing on an acreage adjoining a university. They relocate to the west for the health of their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Colorado
Vernie Hansen
University Rity
West
Jerry And Zelda Sweethearts Of The Golden West at Watson Theatre
Jerry and Zelda, the sweethearts of the golden west, appear in person for a big rent program at the Watson Theatre Gracttinger, with Jerry Smith yodeling and Melda Scott as the Cheyenne dancer. Dale Ellsworth hosts an evening of WH O entertainment plus the screen feature Dance Masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Theatre
Gracttinger
Jerry and
Zelda
Golden West
W-H-O
Jerry Smith
Melda Scott
Dale Ellsworth
Ali Vis
Times
Graettinger Boosters Lead Estherville Tobins In League
Graettinger Boosters widened their league lead over the Estherville Tobins after a Monday night. Graettinger won three games to Estherville's one and now hold 28-7 to 19-11. The Legion team lingered at 6-24 with scoring figures listed for Jonsters and Legion players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Boosters
Estherville Tobins
Graettinger
Tobins
Gresttinger Boosters
Gary Jepsen
Legion
Ccdar
Wort
Ronstead
Martin
Sevdy
Marxen
Duhnnoe
Frick
Wan Oh
B Jensen
Henningsen
Carter
Sundvie
Miller
G. Jensen
Swift
Wend
Quiet Gracttinger quarrel ends with threat and farewell
A young Gracttinger couple argued Saturday night. After a brief exchange the husband rose and stated he would leave forever to seek a wild, distant life. He abruptly opened and closed the door and warned his wife that it was fortunate it was snowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger
Adopted Boy Joins Ball Family in Minnesota
A blond haired blue eyed boy aged three years ten months was adopted by Mr and Mrs Joel Ball of St James Minnesota. They named him Joel John Ball. The child came from the Wabasha children's home. Announcement cards have reached Grachtinger friends. Mr Ball previously taught in local schools before moving to Grinnell and later St James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Ball
St. James
Minnesota
Joel John Ball
Wabasha
Grachtinger
Wayne Masters Nears Return From Army Service
Pvt Wayne Masters, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Masters, is at Carp Stoneman undergoing discharge processing and should be home next week after 14 months of service. He plans to enroll at Drake University, possibly at the second semester if he earns it, or he may wait until the 1947 fail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Wayne Masters
Fred Masters
Carp Stoneman
Drake
Beavers Do Good Work Display At Times Office
Nick Sherman delivered two lengths of maple to the Times office last week. The piece highlights the beavers as workers, noting the precise cutting and craftsmanship. The curio draws attention to beaver construction in odd circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Sherman
Mrs Elden Swanson Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Elden Swanson came home from Holy Family hospital on Wednesday after a brief stay of one day following a surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elden Swanson
Holy Family Hospital
Kilward and McCarty Family Leave for Frisco Plans
Atty. tan Mrs. Kilward and Mr. Carty with son Danny left by auto for San Venicisea Tuesday morning. Their future depends on a position in Alaska. for now they will reside in San Francisco, Mrs. Mc Carty's home city. The Times wishes them success wherever they may settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Tan
Kilward
Danny
San Venicisea
Alaska
San Francisco
Free Wedding Dance At Electrie Park
Public invited to a free wedding dance at Electrie Park Friday evening November 15 hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond Suss with cordial community appeal for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrie Park
Raymond Suss
Fine Friday Program At Auditorium For Friday Evening
A detailed plan announces a Friday night program at the Grautlinger area high school auditorium starting at 8 00 pm as part of American Education Week. The Girls Glee Club, a two scene one act play by twelve Duntee High students, and a concluding band concert are listed with a cast including Pale Vubn Vincent Graettinger Jean Fogde Marybelle Chase Barbara densen Jonne Shiley Philip Elrod Helen Baumgarnter Ingvert Appel JoAnn Flannegan James Myers Marlene Jenkins and Julm Fink. The event is free and open to the public with the audience urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grautlinger Public Schools
Duntee High
Weekend crash spree injures several. two headons
A string of weekend automobile accidents wrecked multiple cars and sent several people to hospitals. Notable crashes included a head on collision on Highway 16 near Crippen corner injuring John Smith and Alda Jenkins, both of Waterloo, with Smith in a hospital. John McAleer of Le Mars suffered minor injuries. Additional crash near Emmetsburg involved Dr and Mrs Shiley, with knee and leg injuries and both hospitalized. Several other Northwest Iowa and Palo Alto county incidents were linked to slushy roads and poor visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 16
Smal Hill
Crippen Corner
John Smith
Waterloo
John McAleer
le Mars
Smith
Alda Jenkins
Limmetsburg
Shiley
Palo Alto
Emmet
Lows
Madge Jacobson Chosen for First Alto at State University
Madge Jacobson, daughter of De and Mrs Olene Jacobsen, named to first alto section of the University of Iowa chorus. The 170-voice chorus, directed by Prof Marcll Stark, opened season with a November 6 concert at the Lincoln Memorial Union. They plan to present Sanders Messiah December 18, with Jacobson a freshman majoring in commerce. The Harmony Kings orchestra, featuring a blind guitarist, will play at the old time dance at Watson hall on Friday November 15. Sam Watson says it’s among the best on the road and a large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Jacobson
Olene Jacobsen
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Marcll Stark
Lowa Memorial Union
Sanders
Messiah
Mins Jacobson
Harmony Kings
Watson Hall
Grachtinger
Sam Watson
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Estherville Daily News
Jaber Estate & Dalen
Wadne
Housedale
Walnut
Mminersburg
Norman Bortiit
Aucntioneer
Graeltinger State Bank
Air Rail
Bowling News
D. C. Barringer
First Lutheran Church
Church
Norman Lortint
Legion Ladies
Gradlinger
Mercury
Acre
Graettinner
Thuver
Ayrshire
Dee
Gillety Grove
Mere Dee
Cyminder
Lake Center
Rodiman
Courney
Grover
Gillett Crowe
Curlew
Dan
Herw Dan
Roys
Dolliver
Alta Jenkins
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