Graettinger State Bank Reaches Million Dollar Deposits
Graettinger State Bank reports deposits surpassing one million dollars, with the bank’s growth highlighted from its 1934 start. The mid 1945 deposits stood at 1,152,149.92, and capital plus surplus and undivided profits totaled about 77,000. The note ties this to Graettinger’s farming community and pride in local finance. Also a Civil War note mentions conscientious objectors could buy army exemption for 300 dollars.
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Graettinger State Bank
Times
Uelash Ina
Graettinger
Dieposits
Local Socials and Visits Across Osgood Area
Osgood News reports Sunday visits at Mrs Vena Ruepe’s home by JoAnn Enger Randy Enger and Terry Small. In other notes M G Sindih attended business on Tuesday. Mary Stiles and Helen visited West Bend relatives Saturday and joined Noonan for dinner in Emmetsburg Monday evening. Henry Deardis Jr of Algona visited the Stiles home Sunday. Betty Shott Eleanor Winnerz Geo Shott and Vester Shott of Fenton with Vanie Shott and James of Oakland Calif shared Sunday dinner at Co F Hintz home Everly.
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JoAnn
Randy Enger
Vena Ruepe
Terry Small
Mer
Dirs
M. G. Sindih
Mary Stiles
Helen
West Bend
Rank Noonan
Emmetsburg
Henry Deardis, Jr
Algona
Stiles
Betty Shott
Eleanor Winnerz
Geo. Shott
Vester
Fenton
Vanie Shott
Osen James
Oakland
Calif
Co F. Hintz
Everly
Behind Your Bonds Lies the Might of America
Oregon reports its principal crops including 20,424,000 bushels of wheat valued at 18,205,000 dollars and substantial quantities of oats barley corn and rye. Apples pears and cherries support the economy while vegetables thrive. Potatoes reach almost 8,000,000 bushels and onions 660,000 sacks annually.
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Oregon
UN. Treasury
Cannibal Queen to Be Staged by Lake Center Seniors
Lake Center High School seniors present The Cannibal Queen a rip roaring comedy by Robert St. Clair on November 20 1946 at the Lake Center school house. Cast includes Muriel Wilkie Arlene Reeverts Wayne Hanson Ervin Bernhagen Joyce Andersen Teggy Blessing Darlene Winslow Wesley Sampson Bessie Harris Lawrence Hanson Margaret Wester gard Alvin Johnson Jess Powell Marjorie Hanson under Mrs John Powers Jr readers.
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Lake Center
Lake Center High School
Lake Counter
Robert St. Clair
Muriel Wilkie
Arlene Reeverts
Wayne Hanson
Ervin Bernhagen
Joyce Andersen
Teggy Blessing
Darlene Winslow
Wesley Sampson
Bessie Harris
Lawrence Hanson
Graettinger Light Plant Promises Growth and Modernization
Graettinger Municipal Light Plant began operation in January 1942 after being built in 1941. The ad notes increasing business despite war shortages and anticipates a banner year in 1946 with wider electricity use and more purchases. Trustees Jorgen Andersen, JM Weinholzer, and GF Shaver served under Mayor Fred Spies and later Mayor F S George.
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Graettinger Municipal Light Plant
Graettinger
Fred Spies
F. S. George
Jorgen Andersen
JM. Weinholzer
GF. Shaver
Behind Your Bonds Lies the Might of America
Recent advances in mining and metallurgy added hundreds of thousands of tons of low grade ore to Idaho's mineral wealth. More than 60,000 persons earn a livelihood taking ore from the mountains, and operations will grow after the war. A business with over 25 million dollars annual outlay will boost the Nation's wealth behind your bonds, U S Treasury Dept.
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Idaho
U. S. Treasury Dept
Shaver Mfg Co shifts to hot blast tank heaters
Shaver Mfg Co of Gruettin ver is producing hot blast tank heaters and all steel loaders as seasonal and year round farm equipment. Demand for tank heaters peaks mid winter, burns cob fuel with daily refueling, and units are sold through dealers. Factory expansion and abundant steel boost output. loaders are gaining market and factory sales. Also notes an injury incident near Early Iowa and a pair of literary quotes.
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Shaver Mfg. Co
Gruettinver
Shaver Co
Shaver Mig. Co
Local News Items From Emmetsburg and Area
George Frick was a business caller at Emmetsburg Tuesday. Art Ritzman and wife attended a district Standard Oil dealer meeting at Sturm Lake. Mrs. C H Brown visited her daughter in St Paul and plans to return to Graettinger mid December. Mr. and Mrs. John Brekke of Blooming Prairie Minnesota visited Graettinger. Mrs. L L Lindsey returned to Wisconsin Rapids after a month with relatives in Graettinger. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Andresen and Mrs. Charles Thorsen visited Set. Emery Beverd in West Bend after his Pacific return. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hossack and Mrs. J A Spies returned from Rochester. Hossacks plan further Rochester medical care. Mrs. Hossack will stay in Rochester for treatment. Ambrose Mitchell and children visited Breda relatives as Mitchell’s brother returned from service for a family gathering.
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George Frick
Emmetsbore
Art Ritzman
Sturm Lake
Standard Oil
C. H. Brown
St. Paul
Graettinger
John Brekke
Blooming Prairie
Minnesota
Jacob Brekke
L. L. Lindsey
Wisconsin Rapids
F. E. Schurmann
Herman Andresen
Chares Thorsen
Mary Kay
West Bend
Set. Emery Bevard
Pacific
Emmetsburg Social Notes and Upcoming Biography Release
Mrs J J Sullivan and residents attend events in Emmetsburg and Graettinger as visits mark birthdays and holidays. A major feature advertises a forthcoming Chicago Herald American biography of General Dwight D. Eisenhower beginning November 18 with photographs and drawings. A newborn son welcomed at Emmetsburg hospital and local families host and visit relatives across Estherville Graettinger Mason City Sioux Falls and Los Angeles during weekend gatherings.
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J. J. Sullivan
Emmetsburg
Dwight Disenhower
Chicago Heraldamerican
America
F. S. Hill
Ayrshire
Rolfe Lundgren
Herke
Henry Hankey
Jesse Anderson Rand
Marion Shaver
Kelly Peterson
Lyle Qonstead
Graettinger
A. T. Lundgren
Mr. Lundgren
Robert
Martin
Mason City
Donna Lee Randa
Aem
Forrest Perdue
Louie Duhn
Emmetsburg Hospital
Times
Helen Gilbaugh
Sioux Falls
Roy Gilbaugh
Berniece
Los Angeles
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Ivan Jennings
Storm Lake
Clarence
Early
Iowa
Sir Sidney
Ambrose Mitchell
Breda
Mitchell
Miureday
Abc
Leghorn Springs
Mitchell’s Food Market
Graettinger, Iowa
Clinton
Doz
Ben F. Reeves
Estherville
Pearl Peterson
High Lake
Chris Martinson
J. P. Wagner
Smallard
T. C. Traog
Wilma Murray
Dorothy Spies
Fort Dodge
Ruth Amdahl
R. N
Joe Amdahl
Berniece Gilbaugh
Mrs
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Allis-Chalmers Tractors
Bennett Thoreson
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