Miss Orwick- Proud Of Pupils In Operetta
Graettinger high school's auditorium hosted the operetta Tune In a Wilson Bradley production directed by Miss Orwick. The story unfolds in a radio studio with Kroggins Kroggins scheming to sing under an alias, but a substitution keeps the guest star off the air. The solo and chorus numbers drew praise from a large audience as the plot moved toward a finale. Continued on page five. Corn Huskers Ball Friday at Watson Hall in Gyentinger awaits an old time dance with music by Sewell Rogers and Kla. Prize winners and display ad featured in today's Times.
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Graettinger High School
Fine News
Wilson & Bradley
Miss Orwick
Mrs. Krogging
Watson Hall
Gynettinger
Sewell Rogers
Kla
Mince Pies at Potter Graettinger Bakery for 20c
A brief notice states mince pies are available for 20 cents at Potter Graettinger Bakery on November 29. The shop offers a limited sale date with a special price, inviting customers to visit for the affordable treat.
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Potter Graettinger Bakery
Thanksgiving Chicken Dinners Set by Two Ladies’ Aid Societies
St Paul Ladies' Aid bazaar and roast chicken dinner set for Thanksgiving Day at Hawkeye basement with 11 30 a m service and post dinner auction. Menu includes chicken dressing potatoes gravy salad corn cranberry pie and coffee with 40c and 20c prices. Lost Island Ladies' Aid hosts annual dinner at church dining room with chicken dressing escalloped corn salad pickles cranberries and pie. Reservations urged. open to Graettinger and nearby residents.
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St. Paul
Lost Island
Graeitinger Market Report Shows November 23 1939 Prices
Market notes list oats price variations and egg costs with No 2 eggs at 18 cents and No 1 at 28 cents. Butter quoted at 34 cents per pound. Poultry items include heavy hens 9 cents per pound for 4 to 6 pounds and 11 cents for 6.5 pounds and over. Leghorn varieties and other poultry weights feature 7 to 11 cents per pound ranges.
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Graeitinger
Icseseaeseeeees
Red Cross Roll Call Ends November 30
The Red Cross roll call is in progress sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary. The town is divided into zones and those wishing to join may leave donations with Miss Maude Hamilton at the variety store.
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Red Cross
The
Legion Auxiliary
Henry Lammers Poland China Hog Sale in Iowa
Henry Lammers will hold his annual sale of Poland China hogs on Monday November 27 starting at 1 pm. The 31 head offering weighs 225 to 275 pounds and is described as big boned rugged and healthy feeder type. Located four miles east of Graettinger the sale is escorted by auktioneers Henry & Finn and the Graettinger State Bank serves as clerk.
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Henry Lammers
Poland
Graettinger
Iowa
Lammers
Henry
Donations Pour In For Public Library Fund Drive
Harvest campaign contributions for the public library continue to arrive from numerous donors. Certificates are available from any board member or librarian Mrs. Earl Ericson. The second list of contributors includes Wayne Potter, Mrs. Winosaack, Henry Lammers, Robert Simonsen, and many others.
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Lbrarian
Earl Ericson
Camalen
Wayne Potter
Winosaack
Henry Lammers
Robert Simonsen
M. J. Tindall
John McBride
Lewis Christopher
Arnold Sevold
Claude Norris
W. L. O’connor
C.A. Jensen
McCarty & Olson
John Clemmenson
Bartleman Bros
Lee Robinson
M. Weinholzer
Larson
Quinten Jensen
Francia Heidecker
Wm. Hamilton
Myra
Leona. Duhn
Irene Nelson
George
Gerhart Jensen
C. A. Shiley
C.T. Osher
E. J. Mitchell
E. A. Baumgartner
Ite
J. A. Spies
Guirid ‘Bae
Medicine Man Of Football And Notre Dame Of The West
The Iowa Hawkeyes, led by Ed Anderson the medicine man of football, rallied from a 9 0 deficit to beat Minnesota 18 9 in a dramatic finish. Knute Rockne’s spirit seems to hover as Prange caught a crucial touchdown and Kinnick added a dropkick, with Minnesota’s defense worn down in the closing minutes.
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Medicine Man
Notre Dame
Vivian
Sullivan
Knute
Rockne
Iowa
Eddie
Anderson
Hawke
Minnesota
Golden Gophers
Golden
Corn Belt Comet
Prasge
Kinnick
Towa
Knute Roelme
Edidle
Hia Boya Attuck
Aften Agries
Mrs Mel Roupe Dies in Fort Dodge Hospital
Graettinger mourns the death of Mrs. Mel Roupe of West Bend who died Friday at Lutheran hospital Fort Dodge from a heart ailment. She was 33, married July 26 1932, and survived by husband Melvin Roupe, father M J Anderson, and eight sisters. Funeral services were held in West Bend conducted by Rev George McDowell with Rev Fremont Faul assisting. Interment in West Bend cemetery.
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Graettinger
Mel Roupe
West Bend
Lutheran
Fort Dodge
Mra. Roupe
Lutheran Hospital
George McDowell
Fremont Faul
Faul
Roupe
Margaret Emily Anderson
Oasco
Wisconsin
Ivanhoe
Minnesota
Groettinger
C. A. Jensen
Jensen
Melvin Roupe
Algona
Mrs Blom Taken To University Hospital
Mrs Wm Blom was taken to the University hospital for medical treatment after a period of failing health. Friends in Graettinger hope for her early improvement and full restoration to health and strength following a serious prior condition at Emmete pure hospital.
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Blom
University Hospital
Wm. Blom
Emmetepure
Graettinger Friends
Legion Dances Canceled at New Hall Thursdays
Fiona Swenson reports the Legion will not sponsor dances at the new hall on Thursday nights starting November 23. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
Poultry and Bake Sale by Mrs Garber Circle
The M. E. Liisting Aid society will hold a sale of dressed poultry cream and baked goods at the Osher Department store on Saturday November 25. Cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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Garber
M. E. Liiting’ Aid Society
Osher
Nana
Mrs E J Breen Dies at Fort Dodge at 79
Mrs E J Breen 79 of Fort Dodge died Sunday at 8 45 am. Sister of E J Mitchell of Gruettinger she taught in Webster County and lived in Estherville and Armstrong after marriage to E J Breen. Survived by three children Maurice J Edward J Breen and Mrs Emerson B Daw son. Also six brothers three living E J Mitchell John H Mitchell Atty M J Mitchell. others predeceased. Funeral held Tuesday. Times offers sympathy to family and kin.
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E. J. Breen
Fort Dodge
E. J. Mitchell
Gruettinger
Breen
Webster County
Estherville
Armatrong
Reeves Starts Ball Rolling For New Fire Equipment
Auctioneer Ben F Reeves launches a local drive to fund coats and helmets for Gruettinger fire department after praising their handling of recent fires at Christensen farm. He urges 60c to 1 from farms and others, with a Times published donor list each week. initial total 2.60 from Reeves.
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Ben F. Reeves
Times
Graettinger Fire Department
Christensen Farm
Gruettinger Fire Department
Reeves
Lst
Times Office
Coraettinger State Bank
Notice on membership dues for Graettinger fire truck
The Graettinger Fire Department states that nonmembers in the territory wishing fire services will be charged the regular minimum fee of 20 dollars. Members may pay 16 dollars by January 1, which covers the life of the equipment.
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Theas
Graettinger Fire Department
Mrs Theo Peterson Ill With Heart Ailment
Mrs Theo Peterson suffered a heart ailment early this week with a period of serious condition. Grusttinger friends sincerely hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Theo Peterson
Theo
Peterson
Grusttinger
Chimney Fire at Rick Home Near Wallingford
Wallingford firefighters responded to a chimney blaze at the Otto Rick home Monday evening. Charles Hash and Gordon Rick had the fire under control when aid arrived. The house escaped damage due to quick action. Creosote buildup in the chimney was the likely cause.
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Rick
Wallingford
Otto Rick
Charles Hash
Gordon Rick
Weather Update From Tuesday The Clear Sky Continues
This week's weather report notes semi-summer conditions on Tuesday with daily clear skies and bright sunshine. No snow has appeared and no rain has fallen for over two months, indicating continued dry conditions ahead.
Barringer Closing-Out Sale On Farm Near Graettinger
D C Barringer to hold a full farm closing-out sale next Tuesday November 28 starting at 1 pm. Livestock includes 6 horses 88 cattle 60 turkeys and complete machinery. Milch cows 70 head culled from a 1000 herd inspected, stanchioned and ready for buyers. Grodland Reeves act as auctioneers with Graettinger State bank clerk.
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D. C
Barringer
Grodland& Reeves
Graetting
Get Acquainted Party With Gracttinger Woman's Club
The Gracttinger Woman's club sponsors a Get Acquainted party for all school patrons at Mrs. George's home on Thursday evening November 23 at 8 p.m. An invitation is extended to all patrons of the school.
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Gracttinger Woman's Club
George
Pheasant Damages Car Wounding Driver
Mrs. O. I. Michaelson sustained a cut over the eye and a cut finger when a pheasant crashed through her windshield Monday night last week. She kept the car on the road as the bird caused damage. Pheasants have frequently caused similar damage.
70 Milch Cows for Sale Tomorrow in Barringer Auction
In the DC Barringer sale ad in today’s Times 70 head of milch cows will be offered. The figure is unusually high for a single auction and represents selections from a 1000 head herd.
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D. C. Barringer
Fire Destroys Christenson Barn South of Graettinger
A Saturday night blaze of unknown origin destroyed the Christenson farm barn near Graettinger. The 86 by 60 foot structure, filled with hay and grain, burned with several outbuildings catching fire. Neighbors aided as Graettinger fire truck pumped water, saving nearby buildings. one calf perished, stock was rescued, and insurance likely covering half the loss. Firefighters remained on scene until midnight, with sparking embers forcing ongoing bucket and pump efforts through the night. The couple expressed deep gratitude to neighbors and the Graettinger department.
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Carl Christenson Farm
Graattinger
Graettinger
Christensen
Gon
Christensen Carrie
Corn Plowing Progress Amid Husk Harvest Delays
Farmers begin plowing after corn husking, though reports cite poor ground conditions due to months of drought. Despite the dreary weather, many fields are being plowed across the county today.
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China
ID. C. Barringer
Hawkeye Theater
Ginger James Ellison
Tim Holt
Wesice Connolly
Bali
Fred MacMurray
Allan Jona
Madeline Carroll
Armonde Duff
Kane Richmond
Man
Charles Starrett
Iria Meredith
Sons of the Pioneers
Servic
Methodist Church
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Arthur Schuldt
Emmetaburg
Mia
Epworth League Institute
Okoboji
Esther Wgivla
Schuldt
Attemt
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