Funeral Of Mrs Truesdell Held Saturday
The remains of Mrs. O J Trues dell, 86, were brought to Graettin ger Saturday and the funeral ser vices were held at the Methodist church at 1 30 p m. Interment was in the cemetery east of Graettinger. Surviving children include George H Phoenix Arizona William T Estherville and Ida Mae Wright Beresford South Dakota. Mrs Truesdell was a devout Christian and longtime Methodist member. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Truesdell
Graettinger
Werner N. Carlsen
Wm. G. Bohr
James
Adeline E
George H
Phoenix
Arizona
William T
Estherville
Ida Mae Wright
Beresford
South Dakota
Truesdell
Wm. T. Jenkins
Fairfield
Montana
Infant Ina Mae Lohman Hospitalized After Appendicitis
Ina Mae Lohman, 10, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lohman, was stricken with an acute attack of appendicitis and rushed to Estherville hospital for emergency surgery. She is reported to be recovering well and on the road to recovery by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Mae Lohman
She Lohman
L Loleman Hospital
Estherville
Matinee Report From a2 Metgbur Be Is Ital 1
A matinee report notes a2 Metgbur Be Is Ital 1 recovering nicely after an incident. The item records a local performance update with cautious optimism and mentions no further details.
Hiawatha Cantata Delights High School Audience
Students presented the grade school cantata Hiawatha in the high school auditorium Friday evening. A good attendance enjoyed various musical groups. the program, directed by Mrs Allen McClain, received praise for its general excellence and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiawatha
Mra
Allen McClain
Sha
Ita
Community Club Supper Next Monday Night
Tickets are on sale for a Community Club dinner at the Le gon dining hall Monday evening at 1:30. The Auxiliary ladies will prepare and serve the meal for 40c. The short business meeting will election officers. open to all interested citizens. Buy tickets early to help plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legon
Bohr Baby Recovers After Estherville Operation
The year old son of Rev and Mrs Wm G Bohr is recovering nicely in Coleman hospital Estherville after a surgical operation Tuesday night. He was first taken to the Mayo hospital Rochester on doctors advice, the trouble diagnosed there and the operation performed at Estherville. Local friends are pleased by the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Bohr
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Christmas Seals Will Go On Sale Next Monday
Mrs. Earl Erickson announces Graettinger that Christmas Seals, issued by the National Tuberculosis Association, go on sale Monday November 24. The alliance with the American Red Cross dissolved in 1920, and the cross emblem now appears on NTBA seals as the Tuberculosis Christmas Seals. The Roll Call runs November 11 to December 1, with early delivery to firms for November bills allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
Earl Erickson
Graettinger
International Crusade Against Tuberculosis
National
Tuberculosis Association
Art Henningsen Joins State Department Weighting Work
A. H. Henningsen of Graettinger has started with the Iowa Highway Commission. This week he travels with a chief weigher in the southeastern state. Soon he will oversee ten to twelve northwest Iowa counties and manage track weighing on state scales. The Times extends best wishes for his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Henningsen
Graettinger
Iowa Highway Comission
Iowa
Hennigsen
New Books At The Library This Week
The public library announces new acquisitions including Ber Beery Dana Pulham Esq P uA Wilderness by Seockewell with a Trelawney biography and a mystery title. A further shipment is expected soon and a list will be published later. The library hours include Saturday afternoon from 2 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber- Beery Dana
TP. Mangaat . Pulham
Ua Wilderness
Seockewell
Mits
Tre-lawney
Corders
Fire Alarm at John Hubson Home Tuesday
A fire alarm was turned in from the John Hubson home on Tuesday. The residence lies across the street from the fire station. The blaze was caused by a kerosene stove flare and the danger was quickly eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hubson
Terrivon
School district adds extra vacation after Thanksgiving
Teachers and staff of G. H. S. will enjoy an additional day of vacation after Thanksgiving. There will be no school on Thursday and Friday following November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Leo Young Letter From U N Dearborn Carryover
A brief note from Leo Young of the U N Dearborn bureau in Michigan explains a news letter must be postponed to the following week due to a rush of work. The message signals continued coverage and a planned return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Young
the Times
Dearborn
Michigan
Priest Father McGrath Killed in Auto Crash
The Rev. Father John McGrath M S pastor at LaSalette seminary Yerrac Park died in a highway crash on Highway 18 near Hartley at 5 p m Wednesday. Fellow priests Rev. Joseph Bergoworth and Rev. Thomas Connors were injured. A pontifical requiem mass will be held at La Salette chapel at 9:30 a m Friday with interment planned in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalette
Hartley
Milford
John McGrath
M. S
LaSalette Seminary
Yerrac Park
Joseph Bergeworth
Thomas Connors
Hartley Hospital
Sioux City
Sacred Heart Church
Father McGrath
Graettinger
Father Kelly
Jearn
la Salette Missionary Chapel
Big Pheasant Feed Draws Conservations Members
Over sixty conservation club members gathered at the Legion hall for a free pheasant feed described as a banquet. Howard J. Girsch, high school principal, sang with Mrs. McClain on piano, followed by a program with talks by local conservation figures and two wardens. The Emmet County officer delivered the principal address and songs were praised by attendees as a memorable get-together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Howard J. Girsch
America
McClain
FP. B. Whiteside
Severson
Ruthven
the &Emmet County
Emmet
Girsch
John J. Deneen Dies at 79 in Emmetsburg
John J. Deneen, 79, passed away at his Emmetsburg home after a long illness. He was born in Wisconsin on April 14, 1862, married Elizabeth Cavanaugh on June 2, 1890, and lived in Tinmetsbury for fifty years where he led KH. B. Hixley Company. He later ran a family business with his sons starting in 1922 and served briefly as a county supervisor. He leaves his wife, two sons Joseph and Leo, and four daughters Mrs. John Wollner, Sister Grace, Mrs. Wim. Duffy, and Miss Helen Oyseen, Town Falls. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Deneen
Emmetsburg
Assumption Church
Wm. F. Mason
Mr. Deneen
Wisconsin
Elizabeth Cavanaugh
Deneen
Joseph
Leo
John Wollner
Grace
Wim. Duffy
Emmetsbure
Helen Oyseen
Town Falls
the Times
Detar
Mrs G W Swallow of Des Moines Dies at 88
Mrs G W Swallow aged 88 of Des Moines died Tuesday. She is mother of Mrs Ross Clayton of Graettinger. Mr and Mrs Clayton and their daughter Mrs Bob Vasey and family plan to visit Des Moines next Sunday to honor the mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Swallow
Desa Moines
Thanksgiving Hours In Graettinger Businesses Close Early
Graettinger merchants will shut doors on Thanksgiving morning November 27 at 10 00. The local custom follows a tradition long in place as several states mark the holiday this year with Iowa observing on November 27 while thirty three states hold the event on November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Iowa
Lutefisk Supper In Graettinger Friday Night
Graettinger holds its annual lutefisk supper this Friday at 5:00 p.m. in the First Lutheran dining hall with a 50 cent ticket. The event gathers Graettinger residents and neighbors for a communal Norwegian dinner, welcoming all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Soldiers Depart For Training Camp From Emmetsburg
Registrants will leave Emmetsburg at 9:00 a m Thursday November 27 for Des Moines to take pre induction physicals. Names include Tom Leonard Hanna Ruth ven Delbert James Adams Vincent Thomas Conlon Thomas Edward Henderson Edwin Olie Dalen Virgil Homer Eston Elmer William Vierow Harvey Milo Anderson. Volunteers report to the local board at 8:15 a m November 10 in Graettinger. The Times wishes the boys success and honor in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburgy
Des Moines
Tom Leonard Hanna
Ruthven
Delbert James Adams
Emmetsburg
Vincent ‘Thomas Conlon
Rmimetsburg
Thomas Edward Henderson
Matlard
Edwin Olie Dalen
Graettinger
Virgil Homer Eston
Elmer William Vierow
Curlew
Harvey Milo Anderson
Eilis Theodore Lundgren
I Graettinger
Glen Albert Lundgren
Henry William Bernhard Petergen
The
Times
St Paul Lutheran Church Dedication in Graettinger
Dedication of the enlarged St Paul Lutheran church in Graettinger will be Sunday November 30 at 3:00 p.m. The Lowa district and synodical presidents will attend along with Rev N C Carlsen of Blair Nebraska and local pastor Rev Verner N Carlsen. The new addition doubles seating and windows are installed after delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Lowa
N.C. Carlsen
Blair
Nebraska
Carlsen
Verner N. Carlsen
Gradttinger
Local Game Night Described With Mixed Fragments
Fragmentary report lists players and actions from Attendei ilowa City game. Mentions Gopher teams, multiple players including Dick, Gar Bon, Ray Mon, Wm. Brown, LeRoy, Simorigeti, Joe Green, and Wm. Schaney. Notes season top performances amid unclear lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attendei'ilowa
Gt Yaottinger
Gopher
Dick Spite
Raymon
Brown
LeRoy
Simorigeti
Joe Green
Wm. Schaney
Soga Beere
Bona Xine
Mneboea
Mrs Meyer Injured In Painful Incident
An injury to Mrs Meyer is reported with painful stitches described by friends as regrettable. The account notes the incident and conveys concern from the Mrs Meyers circle.
Graettinger Market Report November 20 1941 Highlights Prices
Graettinger market summary for Thursday November 20 1941 lists corn at 80 pounds, eggs No 2 and No 1 prices, state brand butter at 60 cents, heavy hens and turkeys with prices around 8 to 10 cents, and various poultry weights. Trading activity noted with term trade references and assorted farm product figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Athletic tag day planned in Graettinger on Saturday
Saturday, November 22, Graettinger hosts an athletic tag day. School youths will distribute tags for voluntary donations. Proceeds fund basketball suits for the boys and girls teams. Volunteers promise courtesy, no insistence, and generous community backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Timea
Building New Home by Mr and Mrs Cress in Graattinger
Mr and Mrs Glyn Cress plan a new home on a recently acquired lot two blocks north of the Green home in northeast Graattinger. The Cresses and Wm Strain bought three vacant lots from Mrs Hester and Mrs Strain was formerly Miss Alice Strain.
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Glyn Cress
John Hester
Green
Graattinger
Cress
Alice Strain
Wm. Strain
Hester
Frank Weir Flew With Cedar Rapids Visitor Last Sunday
A licensed pilot from Estherville flew with Frank Weir and other Cedar Rapids men to inspect Estherville airport. They then circled the Weir farm and landed in a field. Mrs Weir and family rode along while Perluc, son in law, joined the auto return trip with Harold Ammons praised as a capable pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Graettinger
Mr. Weir
Estherville
Weir
Weir Farm
Forrest Perluc
Harold Ammons
Chicken Dinner At L I Church Next Thursday
The Lost Island Ladies Aid society will hold a bazaar and serve chicken dinner on Thanksgiving Day at the Lost Island church dining hall. Menu includes chicken and dressing cabbage salad cranberries mashed potatoes gravy pickles preserves baked beans glazed carrots pie and coffee. Serving begins at noon with a cordial invitation to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Island Ladies’ Aid Society
Iowa
Lost Island Church
Jerry Hood in Close Call Injury at Mill Warehouse
Jerry Hood son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hood Graettinger sustained injuries Saturday evening when pinned between a backing truck and unloading platform at the Golden Sun Milling Co warehouse He was taken to Cole man hospital where x rays showed no internal injuries He was released Sunday and returned to work Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Hood
Lloyd Hood
California Bound Family Delayed by Snow in Colorado
Thomas Herrem, son of Lars Herrem, Graétlinger, and Lowell Larson U.S. N., left for Los Angeles two weeks ago with two others. They aimed to arrive Thursday but Colorado snow halted travel for two days. Lowell Larson visited cousin Mrs. Outheimer and her husband, while Thomas Herrem stayed with Mrs. Idwin Jorgensen’s family. Thomas plans to work in defense. Lowell had a furloack at home and will report to Mare Island for duty in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Thomas
Herre
Lars Herrem
Graétlinger
Lowell Larson
U.S. N
Los Angeles
West Coast
Colonado
Lowell
Larson
Outheimer
Thomas Herrem
Alstar
Idwin Jorgensen
fragmented wartime line from Emmet Riley and others in Texas
A garbled pickup from a wartime site references Emmet Riley and Wallace Texas with mentions of coast artillery and anti aircraft units. The legible fragments nod to a camp setup and a referenced individual, suggesting a mixed field report with uncertain names and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Riley
Femp Wallace
Texas
Coast Artillery
Fz. Cramer
Osgood
Not Guilty Plea In Poisoning Of 11 Circus Elephants
Alvin Michael a 30 year old Graettinger man was arrested in St. Petersburg Florida on a charge of poisoning 11 Ringling Bros elephants in Charlotte North Carolina where the offense is alleged to have occurred. The elephants died after becoming ill and overall losses totaled 11 animals valued at $110,000. Michael denied knowledge of the poisoning as circus officials seek motive. He had worked as a circus helper and joined Ringling Ramum & Bailey in June at Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Michaels
Graettinger
St. Petersburg
Florida
Charlotte North Carolina
Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Charlotte
Michael
Gastonia
North Carolina
Alvin Michael
Wallingford
Grayttinger
Bre
Ringling and Ramum & Bailew Circus
Springfield
Ohio
Minnesota Friends Visit Sullivan Home
Old friends from Minnesota stopped at the J. J. Sullivan home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stoakes of Hardwick and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stokes of Worthington were en route home from Goldfield where they attended an aunt’s funeral. The Stoakes family, longtime neighbors of the Times publisher, recalled 27 years of friendship since the Stoakes’ newlywed days and the baby Ralph’s childhood. The writer noted golden wedding anniversaries and shared fond memories before the brief visit ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
J. J. Sullivan
J. W. Stoakes
Hardwick
Ralph Stokes
Ralph J
Worthington
Goldfield
Stoakes
Times
Ralph
D. J. Stoakes
Clyde Salven Promoted to Four-Town Manager Role
Clyde Salven of Emimetsburg, previously local manager for the Ions Public Service in Grachtinger, receives a promotion to manage four towns in the Al Sioux City area. He will relocate on December 1. The notice praises his capability and wishes success to him and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cylde Salven
Clyde Salven
Emimetsburg
Ions Public Service
Grachtinger
Sioux City
Salven
Nimes
Reverend A R Huthburt Recovers From Pneumonia
Graettinger friends learn that Reverend A R Huthburt father of Mrs A H Cameron Graettinger has recovered from pneumonia He was a patient at Spencer hospital and returned home at Excelsior near Milford last Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
A. R.huthburt
A. H. Cameron
Graeettinger
Spencer Hospital
Excelsior
Milford
California Visitor Heads Home With New Car
San Olson from Pasadena arrived Monday evening for a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Olson. He will drive a new car back on the return trip. The Olson family is very attached to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Olson
Pasadena
Wm.Olson
Mrs. Olson
Enlarged Lunch Room Expands Seating and Counter Space
Wayne Potter doubles lunch department capacity in his city cafe due to growing patronage. The neat, expanded space offers more counter seating and room for patrons seeking quicker service and improved dining comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne ‘Potter
Bazaar and Trap Shoot At Ayr Shire Nov 23 24
Sacred Heart parish of Ayrshire will hold its annual bazaar and trap shoot on Sunday and Monday November 23 and 24. Chicken dinners will be served both noon and evening. Booths games and prizes promise entertainment. The trap shoot held with the bazaar each year attracts leading marksmen from the state. Featured prizes part of the state for pencing trapshooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Parish
Ayrshire
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Legion Hall
Mary Schumacher
Emmetsbore Hospital
Miss Schumacher
Community Club
Art Henningsen
State Department
McGrath
Graetlinger
St. Paul Church
Frank Weir
L. I. Church
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