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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1941

Page

5

St. Marys Beats Graettinger 16 to 6 In Six Man Clash

St Mary's defeated Graettinger 16 to 6 in a non-conference six man game on Emmetsburg high school field. Graettinger, defending state champions, were overconfident but stifled at times by St Mary's defense and two sleeper passes. Donnie Culligan led St Mary's rushes while Graettinger faced strong ground defense and a key Green interception returns.

Graettinger St. Mary's Emmetsburg Toledo Bode Graettinger High School St. Mary’s Green Hartman Bob Green Graetting G. H Donnie Culligan St. Mary

Johnsons Welcome New Son In Emmetsburg

Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson of Emmetsburg welcomed a baby boy. Mother and child are in Emmetsburg hospital. Mrs Johnson formerly Miss Grace Wolfgang. Her father A J Wolfgang 87, longtime Graettinger resident and pharmacist at Henry and Powers drug store, built the Resh home. The Times extends congratulations.

Johngona Roy Johnson Emmetsburg Babe Johnson Grace Wolfgang A. J. Wolfgang Graettinger Henry & Powers Drug Store Wolfgang J. M. Resh Times Johnsons

Clyde Salven Family Moves to Emmetsburg

The Clyde Salven family relocates to Emmetsburg this week to establish a new home. Mr Salven has served as resident manager for the Iowa Public Service Co. the past years, but local business will transfer to the municipal light plant. Graettinger friends regret losing this fine family and send best wishes to their new location.

Emmetsburg Clyde Salven Salven Iowa Public Service Co Graettinger

Postal Quarters Streamlined For Modern Service

The Graettinger post office interior was re arranged between Saturday night and Monday morning. Front room access improved lighting and convenience for patrons while freeing space for the postmaster, assistant, and carriers. The modification enhances working area and lighting.

Graettinger

Tag Day Planned for Graettinger School Band

Graettinger Band Mothers club met yesterday and scheduled a tag day for Saturday October 4 to raise funds for band equipment. The community backs the Graettinger school band and is expected to provide strong support and encouragement.

Band Mothers Club Graettinger

Weather in October Feels Like July Warm and Cloudy

An October day described as unusually warm with green lawns and blooming flowers. One or two light frosts have occurred, but yesterday and today were warm. Today is cloudy with a little rain.

Carl Spies Closing-Out Sale to Begin October 6

Carl Spies schedules a closing-out sale Monday October 6 at his farm adjoining Graettinger to begin at 1 PM. It offers 121 head of livestock including 29 Holstein cows, a purebred bull, horses, 64 Hampshire hogs, 25 breeding ewes and lambs, 50 Barred Rock hens, plus a large line of nearly new farm machinery. Grodland Reeves auctioneers with Graettinger State Bank as clerk. A household goods sale is planned for October 8 on the Times business lot. consignors should list items at the Graettinger bank by Saturday afternoon.

Carl Spies Grgettinger Hampshire Grodland & Reeves Graettinger State Bank Spies Times Business

Rev Wm G Bohi Appointed Local Pastor

Graettinger residents welcome Rev Wm G Bohi as pastor of the Methodist church for the coming year. The appointment was made at Estherville conference last week. Bohi and family are well liked, and his church work is noted as tireless and successful.

Graettinger Wm. G. Bohi Estherville Boht Bohi

Enjoyed Trip to East by Henry Fogde

Henry Fogde recently returned from a three weeks trip through the east. He visited Washington D C New England along the coast and Virginia. He spent considerable time in New York City enjoying the metropolis and its wonders.

East Henry Fogde Washington, D. C New England Virginis New York City

Miss Ruth Schany Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery

Miss Ruth Schany daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Schany Graettinger underwent an appendicitis operation at Emmetsburg hospital Friday. She recovered nicely from the operation. Ruth s Graettinger friends sincerely hope for her early and complete recovery.

Ruth Schany Leo Schany Graettinger Emmetsburg Hospital Ruth Graetfinger

Duck Hunters Have Many Rules To Observe

Town duck hunters will have a 60 day migratory waterfowl season from October 16 to December 14, with daily hours sunrise to 4 PM. Bag limits include ducks 10 daily, 20 in possession. coots 26 daily, 25 in possession. geese 3 daily or 6 in possession, plus 3 blue geese per day and 6 blue geese in possession beyond the general limit. Canvasbacks and ruddy ducks removed from restrictions. redheads and buffleheads limited to 3 daily within 3 of these species, with double possession. Wilson's snipe, wood ducks, Ross's geese and swans protected. Bows or shotguns up to 10 gauge. three shell limit on repeating shotguns. Waterfowl take by bait, decoys, or use of cattle, horses, or mules is illegal. All hunters over 16 must carry an unexpired Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp, available at post offices for one dollar.

Gospel Mission To Open In Graettinger Next Monday

Mr and Mrs Willard Sizer of the Rescue Workers Mission in Minneapolis and Estherville officers announce the opening of the Rescue Workers Mission in Graettinger. The non denominational center will host opening services Monday Oct 6 at 745 pm near the old telephone office with local ministers and musicians in attendance.

Willard Sizer Child Evangelium and and Rescue Workers, Inc Minneapolis Rescue Workers Mission Istherville Graettinger Rescue Workers Mssion Estherville

Algona Scouts Win Ribbons at Council Camporee

Graettinger Boy Scouts attended the Algona camporee from Friday evening to Sunday. The program was well received and the group earned three ribbons for Honor Patrol, Standard Patrol, and Participating Patrol. Contests camping and projects were noted as highlights.

Boy Scouts Algona Graettinger Boy Scouts Council Campares

Who's Who at ISU Teachers College Leaders Dinner

Doris Henningsen, a second year kindergarten primary student leader at Iowa State Teachers College, is named among campus leaders. She received a special invitation to attend the president's annual Campus Leaders dinner on October 1 at 6 PM in the Commons recreation center.

Doris Henningsen Grasttinger Iowa State Teachers College

Emmet Pioneer L B Osher Dies at 70 Near Wallingford

Lewis B Osher a longtime Emmet county resident and Wallingford area farmer died at home after declining health. He was born March 23 1871 married Emma Christopher on September 5 1915 and left three children Berniece Bernard and Everett. He is survived by his wife six brothers and numerous nieces and nephews with funeral at Wallingford Lutheran church conducted by Rev Hinderaker and Rev Hansen.

L. B. Osher Wallingford Lewis Osher B. N. Osher Twelve Mile Lake Township Emma Christopher Berniece Bernard Everett Nels MacNaughton Wisconsin Oliver Gilbert Ole Wallingtord John Jacobsen Henry Duus Alfred Nelsen Graettinger William Chicago John

Impersonator At High School Next Thursday

On Thursday morning October 9 the United Entertainers will present Venita Rich McBurney in a program of impersonations monologues and chalk drawings in the gymnasium. There is no admission and faculty and students are invited to attend.

United Entertainers Venita Rich McBurney

Father of Mrs Earnest Duus Fatally Injured in Fall

The father of Mrs. Earnest Duus, Iver Boners, died after a fall from a building in VanHook North Dakota. He was seriously injured and passed away about six o'clock that evening as Mr and Mrs Duus traveled to VanHook five hours after the message. Graettinger friends extend sympathy to Mrs Duug in her sorrow.

Earnest Duus VanHook North Dakota Iver Boners Duus

Mrs John Graettinger Visits New York Relatives

Mrs John Graettinger left for New York City last evening to visit her brother, sister, and numerous other relatives, signaling a family gathering in the bustling metropolis.

Loft New York City John Graettinger New York City

Graettinger Market Report October 2 1941

Graettinger market report notes oats at trace or higher and eggs at No 2 price around 22 cents. Butter prices listed as 25 cents for straight run and trade. Heavy hens 4 to 5 pounds quoted at 18 cents, large male fowl lists confusion with leg horns 3 to 10 ounces and over prices noted.

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Bazaar and Supper At Catholic Church

Members of the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society announce their annual bazaar at the church dining room next Sunday October 3. A chicken dinner will be served after five with ham as an option. Food, bingo and a sale of various articles are planned for a cordial public event.

Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society Ladies’ Aid

Young Wife Dies in Auto Crash Near Graettinger

Mrs Mildred Ferguson aged 23 was killed early Sunday forenoon in a two car collision south of the J R Brown place east of Graettinger. Dorothy Ann Janssen sustained back injuries and Mrs Janssen, the mother, bruises. Other occupants Leo Janssen and Herman Schultz escaped unharmed. The Janssens were bound for church in Emmetsburg while Mr and Mrs Jensen were en route to Depew to attend church. The deceased is survived by her husband and by her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Janssen and by four brothers and three sisters. Mr Jensen is a brother of L C Jensen of Graettinger. Mrs Jensen is a sister of Mrs Anna Henningsen of Graettinger. The Jensens had lived near Graettinger before moving to Emmetsburg.

Mildred Terguson J. R. Brown Graettinger Dorothy Ann Janssen Wm. Janssen Ferguson Dorothy Leo Janssen Herman Schultz Illinois Hans Jensen Emmetsburg Brown Place Janssens

Edmund Gleason Injured In Auto Crash At Randolph

Edmund Gleason was seriously bruised in an auto accident at Randolph Nebraska on Thursday. He and a Minneapolis friend, previously employed at Yellowstone Park, were returning home when a blowout wrecked their car. Edmund escaped facial injuries but will miss work for six weeks.

Edmund Gleason Ray Gleason Edmund Ruthven Mia A. J. Weir Dmund Randolph Nebraska Minneapolis Yellowstone Park

Milford Seminary Dedication At Terrace Park

Mrs J A Spies Mrs Wm Hon sack and Mrs J J Sullivan attended the dedication of La Salletta high school and junior seminary at Terrace Park last Monday a pontifical high mass was celebrated by Bishop Edmund Heelan and the sermon was given by Very Rev William Mason five priests serve there assisting in local parishes while teaching duties are shared with the Terrace Park school in Emmetsburg Graettinger and area.

J. A. Spies Wm. Honsack J. J. Sullivan Terrace Park la Salletta High School Edmund Heelan Sioux City Wm. F. Mason Emmetsburg Joseph Bergeworth Father Kelly Graettinger Terrace Park School

Joyce Devlin I With Pneumonia in Emmetaburg

Joyce Devlin daughter of Mrs. Alice Devlin of Emmetaburg is ill with pneumonia. She is a primary teacher in the Goodell School.

Mias Joyce Devlin Alice Devlin

Death at Emmetsburg: Gilchrist Falls From Hotel

F. W. Gilchrist, 58, an Emmetsburg plumber, died after being found dying on the sidewalk near the Waverly hotel at 6 30 Priday. A coroner's inquest found death by unknown causes. Postmortem showed multiple injuries from a fall likely from the hotel. Survived by wife and five daughters. He belonged to Gusland Gilchrist and ran his own plumbing business and was known in Graettinger for work. The Times extends sympathy to the family.

WY. W. Gilchrist Emmetsburg Waverly Hotel Gilchrist Gusland & Gilchrist Graettinger the Times

Mrs Gerda Klucken Returns From Washington Visit

Mrs Gerda Hidsness Klucken, employed by the government, returned to Washington after a pleasant visit with local friends. She now heads the transport division handling aviation pilot license examinations and issuances as the department rapidly expands. Earlier she granted licenses to Lawrence Molison and a Graettinger youth, Vanderby, noting the name Graettinger Iowa on the papers.

Washington, D.C Gerda Ehidsness Klucken Washington, D. C

Spies Couple Go To Rochester For Health Consult

Mr and Mrs Adolph Spies motored to Rochester Minnesota the last of the week Mrs Spies will consult Mayo specialists regarding her health at the noted hospital system.

Rochester Hospital Adolph Spies Rochester Minnesota

Graettinger Woman's Club Opens Season With Meeting

The Graettinger Woman's club holds its first meeting of the season at Mrs. A. W. Ritzman’s home on Monday evening October 6. A buffet supper starts at 7 00 p.m. Roll call will be Summer Current Events. Programs will be distributed at this gathering.

Woman's Club Graettinger Woman's Club Mra. A. W. Ritzman Wventa

Corn loan price guidance and differential plan notes

Lawrence Brennan seeks correction on a misprint in the Times. The corrected paragraph states the national loan price on corn at 74.8 cents per bushel and the 1941 differential plan would yield Palo Alto county a loan value of 68e per bushel.

Lawrence Brennan Times Eovy Palo Alto County

Hawkeye Theatre Schedule for October Shows

The Hawkeye announces Friday and Saturday shows October 3 and 4 with Pootlight Fever starring Alan Mowbray and Donald MacBride plus shorts. Sunday and Monday feature The Devil and Miss Jones with Jean Arthur and Charles Coburn and news shorts. October 7 and 8 show Af fectionately Yours starring Merle Oberon with History Repeats itself as added feature. October 10 and 11 offer a double feature Cyclone on Horseback and Saint's Vacation. Remember the Graettinger picture house the Hawkeye.

Hawkeye Teels Bysineas Graettinger

Also Mentioned on This Page

G.H.S Cleghorn Iowa QO. C. Petersen Gospel Mission Lewis B. Osher Emmet Emmet County Wallingford Church Jensen L. C. Jensen Anna Henningsen Milford Seminary Joyce Devlin F. W. Gilchrist
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