Corn Hog Program Hope Of The Future
Secretary Henry A Wallace announces a corn hog adjustment program offering farmers profit opportunities. Measures include pig-sow removals, corn acreage leasing at 30 cents per bushel, hog price support through pork purchases, and contracts to cut hog production with bonuses. Early payments are planned with emphasis on the Midwest, Iowa featured for large bonus totals. Continued on Page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Wallace
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Soatt
Middlewest
Iowa
Hansen Family Moves to Ceylon Minnesota
Alfred Hansen and family relocate to Ceylon Minnesota where he buys a restaurant. He previously ran a poultry and produce business in Gypettinger and left the business to his brother John who now manages it. Friends regret their departure and accompany them to the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfred Hansen
Ceylon
Alfred Hansen
Minnesota
Hansen
Gypettinger
John
Thomas Larson Stricken in Mankato Noted Editor
Emmetsburg Papers report Thos Larson of Mankato Minnesota is very low after a paralysis stroke. Larson, a Graettinger area figure, founded the Graettinger Times and later published the Whittemore Champion and Weat Bend Journal. The note recalls his long printing career in Mankato and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Thos. Larson
Mankato
Minnesota
Larson
Graettinger
Groettinger Time
Weat Bend
Whittemore
Munksto
Alls
Othey
Chris Tesides
Sada Slater
A. B
Catiel
Grading and Market Report from November 23, 1943
The report lists grain prices for Corn No 2 and related futures, with figures in cents per bushel. It also includes line items for heavy springs, Leghorn hens and roosters, and a town state brand butter price noted as twenty cents.
Christopher Bean at Iowa Theatre for Three Nights
A motion picture version of the stage hit Christopher Bean plays at The Iowa Theatre Emmetsburg Sunday Monday and Tuesday November 26 27 28. Starring Miss Marie Dressler and Lionel Barrymore with a large supporting cast Sam Wood directs. Dressler as Abby is praised for a standout performance in this French-origin story adapted by Sidney Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Bean
Iowa Theatre
Emmetsburg
Sidney Howard
Marie Dressler
Lionel Barrymore
Sam Wood
Abby
Miss Dressler
Reeves Auction Promises Farm Implements and Livestock
Ben F. Reeves plans a large sale next Monday at his Gruettinger area farm featuring 24 horses and mules, 26 cattle, three Poland China hogs, and a free lunch at 11:80. Auctioneers Gradland and Reeves with clerk Iowa Trust & Savings Bank handle the sale. time terms allow nine months on credit and prior farm viewing encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruettinger
Wale
Reeves
Reeves Farm
Emmetsburg
Earl McNew Sells 20 Guernsey Heifers At Spencer Auction
Earl McNew of near Gravttin ger will sell 20 high grade Guernsey heifers at the Spencer sale on Saturday November 25 at the Spencer fair grounds. The herd is one of the finest in Palo Alto county and the offered heifers are big rugged and well flesh ed. They are tested for tuberculosis. Demand is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McNew
West of Gravttinger
Spencer
Spencer Fair Grounds
McNew
Palo Alto County
Notich on Electric Light Aid Power Bills Collection
Arrangements have been made for payment of electric light aid power bills at the bank. Dale Noble will act as collector for the company in Grachtinger Town. Public Service Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notich
Dale Noble
Grachtinger—town
Noble
Grastlinger
Iowa Public Service
Moriskey Auctioneer Reports Good Sale in Ayrshire
Moriskey of Ayrshire, formerly Graetiinger, held a very good sale Tuesday. The Moriskey family plans to move west for their future home. New doubts arise regarding US immigration rules for members of the stock mare Inco Ugada as details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moriskey
Growland & Reaves
Felix. J. Moriskey
Ayrshire
Graetiinger
Mrs Wm Olson Victim Of Heart Failure
Mrs Wm Olson 48 west of Gyact tinge died early Monday from heart failure. She was found dead by her husband after being up at four. Survived by husband two daughters and four sons. Funeral Wednesday at M I church Terris with Rev Weaver officiating. She was a longtime resident with deep family ties and community sympathy extended to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Olson
Gyacttinge
Blanche Higley
Ausdubon
Iowa
Viola Center
Wm. A. Dixon
Wayne
Wilma
Wynona
Milford
Grachtinger
Olson
Mt Zion Evangelietl Church
Meta Higley
Bertha Sloth
Bonnie Scott
M. I6
Terris
Wea Ver of
Ruthven
Double Header Basketball Game Here Tuesday
The first basketball program of the season will be held in the Graet tinker gym Tuesday evening November 28. The Cylinter boys with girls are coming for contests with the Graetlinger boys and girls. Coaches Arney and Kelly have prepared the players for the season opener. Arrangements have been made for a large crowd with a removed north wall and new reserved seating. east side windows improved for extra capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinker
Cylinter
Graetlinger
Arney
Kelly
Aso
Will Serve Chicken Dinner Thanksgiving At Hawkeye Theatre
St Pauls Tathoran Ladies Aid will host a chicken dinner on Thanksgiving day in Hawkeye Theatre basement. Prices will be 20 cents to 25 cents. The group has served dinners for years and invites the public to attend. Also, Catholic Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting at Mrs D B McCarty’s home Saturday November 13. All interested should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Tathoran Ladies' Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Rocuty
Aed
Catholic Cemetery Assodiation
D. B. McCarty
Corn Crib Completion Puts 10000 Bushels On Hand
C Barringer completes a temporary corn crib with a 10000 bushel capacity to store winter feed. The article notes a large annual corn harvest and emphasizes prudent storage for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Barringer
Lost Island Teachers Honored By P H Donton Visit
Rural teachers from Lost Island township were hosted by Hon. P. J. Donton in Des Moines Saturday. The party, led by Miss Viola Hexa, toured the House of Representatives with presiding officer Mr. Donlon and Sgt. at Arms Mr. Nelson. After a luncheon the group heard short talks, viewed the Register Tribune building, and posed for Tribune photographers. Attending were Misses Bertha Hauge Violy Hess Marie Thorson Alys Thorson Lily Sandvig Bertha Olson Florence Wilson Arnold Henningsen and driver Olia Hauge. one teacher could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Island Township
P. J. Donton
Yes Moines
House of Representatives
Donlon
Sargeant-at-Arms
Mr. Nelson
Viola Hexa
Murie
Alys Fhorson
Florence Wilson
Alys Fherson
Style House
Miss Samuelson
Studebaker
Sargeant Nelson
Ponton
Nelson
Garner
Rep
Avery
Clay
Durant
Hanensek
Register & Tribune
Tribune
Mr. Donlon
Bertha Hauge
Violy Hess
Marie Thorson
Alys ‘Thorson
Lily Sandvig
Bertha Olson
Florence’ Wilson
Arnold Henningsen
Lost Island
Olia Hauge
Hidies
Emmetsburg Firemen Host Feather Party Nights
Emmetsburg Fire Department hosts a Feather Party at Weisbrod Motor Co. building November 27 and 28. Each 8 pm sharp a five turkey prize is dropped from the roof for the catcher to keep. The four reel carnival program features local crowd from Graettinger and honors the fire department for aiding after the Wagner building fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg Fire Department
Weisbrod Motor Co
Carly Kitchen
Weisbypd
Graettinger
Graettiger
Emmetabure
Wagner
Maurice Smith Injured In Hunt
Maurice Smith of Orpenthin is injured in a hunting accident. The hand wound extends from the wrist to the elbow but doctors report the injuries are not serious and will not cripple him. Friends had feared a worse outcome, but the latest bulletin is hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Smith
Ing Maurice Smith
M. O. Smith
Orpenthin
Algo
Wirat Repaytsa
Seriouw Aa Fivat
Thanksgiving dance by Otto Larson band in Graettinger
Otto Larson and his Farm Union orchestra will conduct a Thanksgiving night dance at Woodman Hall Graettinger. The regular Wednesday dance is canceled next week. Baumgertner's store in Graettinger reports selling 5,000 pairs of husking mitts for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Larson
Farm Union Orchestra
Woodman Hall
Graettinger
Coming Attractions: Hawkeye Show House Schedule and Features
New program details a run of attractions at the Hawkeye theater with multiple showings and varied admission prices. Frid ay 8:00 pm only. Sat 7:30 pm and 8:40 pm. Wed 7:30 pm two shows. Featured films include When Ladies Meet with Ann Harding and Robert Montgomery, Below the Sea, Bill of Divorcement, Reunion In Vienna with dates through December. Tickets: Wednesday 10a, 16c. Fridays and Saturdays 25c children 50c adults. two adults for 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hawkeye
Ann Harding
Robert Montgomery
Vienna
Dan O'Brien Injured In Auto Accident
Dan O'Brien, 78, of west of Graettinger, was badly injured in an auto accident near Ayrshire on Friday. Three horses were frightened or seized. Friends in the area hope he will fully recover from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan O'Brien
T. J. Duffy
West of Graettinger
Ayrshire
O'Brien
Red Cross Drive Launched In Local Community
The annual Red Cross roll call begins in Graettinger and nearby areas. The 1982 83 report lists flour 642 sacks, print 200 yards, outing flannel 175 yards, women and children’s hose many pairs, blankets 8, adults and children sweaters, underwear, and overalls. Raw materials wheat and cotton were supplied by the Federal government with milling and manufacturing costs covered by the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Graettinger
American Red Cross
Christensen's Auction Nets Strong Sale of Horses and Cattle
A large turnout attended the L. E. Christensen sale where horses sold up to 160 dollars and cows reached 56 dollars. Machinery, hay, feed, and household goods also fetched top prices as Grodland and Reeves sold the entire lot in quick order marking one of the season’s most successful farm auctions. Francis Mitchell of Superior received a ten year sentence for forgery in Estherville after pleading guilty and attempting a 14 dollar check. Arrangements were made for electric power bill payments at the bank with Noble serving as collector for Gristlinger Iowa Public Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Christensen
Noa
Auttioneers Grodland & Reeves
Francis Mitchell
Superior
Estherville
Anamosa
Mitchell
Ratherville
Coal selling ad from The Royal Lumber Co. in Times
The Royal Lumber Co displays a sale advertisement in this week’s Times announcing coal offerings in Iowa. The brief notice highlights available coal stock and purchasing options for local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal’ Lumber’ Vo
Times
Civil Works program to offer new town employment
The Civil Works program will provide jobs in Graettinger and surrounding counties. Emmetsburg officials and county supervisors met to discuss local labor projects to be let in Des Moines, with December and January decisions anticipated. A county relief board, chaired by Roy Weir and including several supervisors and residents, will oversee hiring, prioritizing prior county aid recipients. Wages run 50 cents per hour for common labor and 1.20 for skilled, with an 80 hour weekly cap. Total Iowa funds around 2.09 million, potentially more up to 400 million nationally. Unemployed residents not yet registered should enroll at once in the Re-Employment office in Emmetsburg Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Des Moines
Herring
Emmetsburg
Roy Weir
Mike Conlon
John J. Sullivan
County New Employment Board
Iown
United States
Digil
Cleymont
Emmateburg
Ayrshire Bazaar Sets Dates For Food Dances And Trap Shoot
The Catholic Ladies Aid society of Ayrshire schedules its annual bazaar on Wednesday and Thursday November 29 and 30. A trap shoot runs both days with supper on Wednesday and both dinner and supper on Thanksgiving. Dances occur each evening. Local women from Graettinger and nearby communities attend yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Lassies’ Aid Society of
Ayrshire
Seversl
Graettinger
Marsh Sale Highlights Prices and Moves to Spencer
A Saturday sale at the Marsh property drew fair prices not matching top farm auctions. George Marsh and wife will relocate to Spencer, leasing their land to Mr and Mrs Ware. Horses sold around 139 dollars each, with one team fetching 278 dollars total. Simonsen of Graettinger purchased, with his son in law planning to start farming next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
George Marsh
Graettinger
Vred Simonsen
Simongen
Light Snow Falls Then Clears From City Walks
Yesterday a light fall of snow covered the area, mainly in the morning. By afternoon most of it had disappeared leaving icy, glazed walks. Evening grew cold and damp with a chill in the air.
Delinquent Tax Sale Postponed to April 2 1984
Delinquent tax sale has been postponed to April 2 1984 by act of the state legislature. The note hints at calendar text and agency references, but readable facts point to the postponement date and official action.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wallace
Ayeriouttuyn
Thomas Larson
Ben F. Reeves
Homer
P. H. Donton
Loat Island
Dew Moines
Donon
Dan O’brien
American Redrose
Christensen’s
Roosevelt
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