Bondhus House Sold At Auction For 1360 Dollars
Carl Spies bought the Bondhus Estate residence and adjoining lot for 1360 dollars at Saturday's sale. Gerhardt Jensen took the opposite 66 feet for 170 dollars and B R Graettinger bought the barn for 54 dollars. Auctioneers were Grodland and Reeves with H A Elsenbart as clerk. total sale receipts reached 1584 dollars.
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Carl Spies
Bondhus
Gearhardt Jensen
Bondhus Estate
Gerhardt Jensen
B. R. Graettinger
Grodlanl & Reeves
H. A. Elsenbast
Fire crews respond to Rex Weddle home campaign blaze
The Knoxville resident and county clerk candidate Rex Weddle had a fire department response at his residence. Weddle said the incident was not a campaign stunt and denied any political motive.
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Rex Weddle
Knoxville
Weddle
Candidacy announcements for Palo Alto County offices
A set of brief notices announces candidates for Palo Alto County sheriff county attorney and treasurer. BEN F. REEVES seeks sheriff on the Republican ticket, JOSEPH P. HAND seeks county attorney, EMERY F. NEFSTEAD seeks county attorney for the November election, and GASPER NELSON seeks re election as county treasurer. Notices urge voters to support in November election.
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Palo Alto County
Ben F. Reeves
Jor
Palo Alto
Emery F. Nefstead
Tam
Palo Alto” County
Gasper
Cap
Graettinger Market Report October 3 1940
Market report from Graettinger dated Thursday October 3 1940 lists corn at 490 oats 27 cents and 32 cents for state brand butter. Hen and spring chicken prices shown with weight ranges and cents per pound. No. 2 corn bids 18 cents, No. 1 20 cents, trade and straight run 16 cents.
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Graettinger
Band Mothers Elect Officers at High School
The band mothers met in the high school band room last Monday afternoon and elected officers for the upcoming year. They are Mrs A R Maurstad president Mrs Wm Rasmussen vice president Mrs Frank White side secretary and Mrs A D Mc Williams treasurer. The group supports the band financially and the band, led by D M Bates, is making satisfactory progress.
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A. R. Maurstad
Wm. Rasmussen
Frank Whiteside
A. D. McWilliams
D. M. Bates
Hon J H Miller to Talk Here Wednesday Night
Former Nebraska railroad commissioner Hon J H Miller will speak in Graettinger at the Legion hall on Wednesday evening October 9. He is a national speaker for Townsend headquarters and will discuss the Townsend recovery philosophy using a loud speaker system for outside listeners. Regular club meeting to be held Friday evening October 4.
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John H. Miller
Nebraska Railroad
Grachtinger
Miller
Townsend Headquarters
Townsend
Legion Hall
World Series Games Drawn as Detroit Cincinnati Clash Continues
The world series sees Detroit win 7 2 in the opener while Cincinnati takes today’s game 5 to ?. Next two contests are set for Detroit as fans follow the tense matchup. In local news, Adams Home Appliance Co workers note a Friday the 18th mishap with Charlea Adams glasses broken, Mrs Adams leg burn, and Russel Gaston scalded on a radiator.
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Detroit
Cincinnati
Adams Home
Traer
Charlea Adams
Beavers Shipped To Aid Water Conservation Efforts
Game Warden Colby and assistants captured thirty three beavers from the Rock River and shipped them to other parts of the state where they may construct new dams and aid water conservation efforts.
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Rock River
Colby
Candidacy Announcements for Palo Alto County Officials
A set of early 20th century political notices announces re election campaigns. B F Montgomery seeks re election as sheriff and as clerk of court on the Democratic ticket. BE L Mike Thoreson announces candidacy for county auditor. Martin Thompson also solicits Palo Alto county voters support in the November election.
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Palo Alto
B. F. Montgomery
Palo Alto County
Mike) Thoreson
Martin Thompson
Candidate announces bid for County Auditor in Palo Alto
A candidate on the Republican ticket declares their run for County Auditor in Palo Alto. The statement asks supporters to vote in the general election on Tuesday November.
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Palo Alto
Tuegiay
Mr. Chambers suffers badly injured hands in car jack mishap
Mr. Chambers of Corwith Iowa and his wife were en route to Graettinger when a flat tire led to a jack accident on Highway 17 near Wallingford. Both hands were caught in the jack. one hand was freed but badly cut, and a passing motorist helped release the other.
Prize Winning Dogs Fail to Win at Arena Field Day
Jack Jackson and Wayne Potter entered their prize dogs at Arena Sunday for a major field day. Both dogs were known winners in various contests, yet neither secured first place. Despite training, occasional errors happen, and the owners remain hopeful as they display their bundles of ribbons from other wins.
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Jack Jackson
Wayne Potter
Jackson
Potter
Alfona
Farm Service Station Entered And Gas Taken
The Farm Service Station on Highway 17 operated by Simonson Bros has been entered by raiders two or more times in recent weeks. Candy bars some oil and gasoline were taken. It is believed to be the work of boys.
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Highway 17
The
Simonson Bros
Mrs Weinholzer IlI Health Update
Old friends report Mrs. M. Weinholzer aged 88 is seriously ill at home after a year or more of confinement. Family hope for improvement despite her advanced age.
Helgeson Residence Relocated to Graettinger
Mrs. Helgeson moved her home to Graettinger with Ed Duhn handling the move. The house rests on a prepared foundation near the Catholic church property, a full basement dug in advance. The Swea City school staff includes Eddie Steward Lucetta Cook and Phyllis Butler. luggage brands Gladstone Sampson and Wagner are noted among hauling references.
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Ed Duhn
Tom Helgeson
Graattinger
Swea City Consolidated School
Eddie Steward
Lucetta Cook
Phyllis Butler
Gladstone
Sampson
Gamecone
Wagner
Model airplane found after long flight from Des Moines meet
Jack Callahan of Chariton built a model airplane that flew away at the Des Moines air meet on June 29. It was later found by farmer Henry Worth ten miles east of Indianola on his farm after traveling about twenty miles, a notable feat for a model plane.
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Jack Callahan
Chariton
Des Moines
Henry Worth
Indianola
City Meat Market Advertises Fresh Meats Goods
City Meat Market offers fresh and cured meats, hams, bacon, dairy, milk, bread, and a complete grocery stock including fruits and vegetables. The ad invites Sunday dinner selections and promotes consistent prices and large stock. Robt. or Simonson, proprietors, Graettinger, Iowa, telephone 71.
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City
Band Mothers Sponsor Fun Frolic At School
The Band Mothers' Club plans the annual Fun Frolic to be held at the school on November 14 or 15. All groups may participate with stunts or acts. Officers were elected: Mrs. A. R. Maurstad president, Mrs. Wm. Rasmussen vice president, Mrs. Frank Whiteside secretary, Mrs. Me Williams treasurer. A refreshment stand near the polling place is planned for election day.
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Band Mothers’ Club
Bandda Club
Toos
A. R. Maurstad
Wm. Rasmussen
Frank Whiteside
Me Williams
Mrs. J. A. Spies Suffers Broken Collar Bone
Mrs. J. A. Spies sustained a crack ed collar bone and facial bruises in a fall at home Friday night. She remains confined to bed but is not seriously injured and friends hope she recovers soon.
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J. A. Spies
West Coast Trip Recap of Local Officials Return
Mayor Fred Spies A P and Thomas Thompson with Frank W. Christensen arrived home from Los Angeles late last night. The delegation had departed the city a week ago Saturday on a west coast run.
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Fred Spies
A. P
Thomas Thompson
Frank W. Christensen
Los Angeles
West Coast
Organization Meeting At M. E. Church
The women of the Methodist church will meet at the church on Monday afternoon Oct 7 at 2 30 for organizing the Woman's Society for Christian Service. Officers will be elected and new members received. pledges and gifts are encouraged. Light refreshments after. WM G BOHI Pastor
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The
Methodist Church
Woman's Society For Christian Service
WM. G. Bohi
Silos Sold By Graetlinger Block and Tile Co
Many new silos reported sold by salesman Glemm Johnson to parties including A. W. Schultz Bancroft Peter Schultz Bancroft Robert Ringsdorf Woden Clifford Ringsdorf Titonka Pate Rolling Bancroft Jena A Jengen Easther Ville Estelle Hansen Emmetaburg. total one silo sold this year.
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Glemm Johnson
Graetlinger Block & Tile Co
A. W. Schultz
Bancroft
Peter Schultz
Robert Ringsdorf
Woden
Clifford Ringsdorf
Titonka
Pate
Rolling
Jena
A. Jengen
Eastherville
Estelle Hansen
Emmetaburg
Shone
Chicken Pie Supper by Methodist Ladies Circle
The Methodist church hosts a chicken pie supper in the church dining room on Saturday October 6 starting at 6 30 p.m. Mrs Bohi and Mrs Osher lead the circle inviting the public to attend for a 26 cent charge and enjoy a real treat.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Weather Report Describes Warm, Dry Week
The report notes a summerlike day after a morning shower with lawns and most trees still green and some fall colors. The week has been ideal, occasionally warm, and with the danger of frost passed. The ground remains very dry and rain would be welcome.
Over Half Million Dollars Paid To County Treasurer
Cap Nelson, county treasurer, reported September tax receipts totaling over $182,000. Year to date collections reached $568,568.72, about 85 percent of the levy. The homestead exemption payment on September 26 brought the year’s total to $71,257.48 with historical figures showing growing exemptions from 1,515 in 1937 to 1,930 in 1941, indicating rising home ownership in Palo Alto County.
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Cap Nelson
the Times
Palo Alto County
Garber wins seed corn show blue ribbon at Kirkman
Dale Garber scored first on Masl hybrid corn in a ten car display at the Kirkman Iowa corn show last week. He and Gib Reeves traveled to attend the state meeting and were congratulated by The Times. In other notes, Harry Elliott of Jefferson claimed an automatic pretzel bender after challenging Robert Ripley’s claim. Mrs Dennison of Knoxville was bitten by a wild squirrel while picking tomatoes.
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Dale Garber
Kirkman
Iowa
Gib Reeves
The
Times
Garber
Robert Ripley
Harry Elliott
Jefferson
Elliott
Graettinger Six Man Defeats Bode And Bradgate 49 0
Graettinger six man football defeats Bode and Bradgate 49 to 0 at Evergreen Field. Pat Allen scores twice early, with Berle Green, Dwayne Lammers, Bob O'Brien, L. Tenborg, and LeRoy Paulsen adding touchdowns. Coach Brown arms players for next home game as band performs. attendance disappointed. Graettinger aims at upcoming Havelock clash after recent wins.
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Graettinger High School
Braddgate
Gon Evergreen Field
Graettinger
Pat Allen
Berle Green
Dwayne Lammers
Bob O’brien
L. Tenborg
LeRoy Paulsen
Brown
Havelock
Fonda
St. Mary’s
Harris
Grand Opening Saturday at Mitchell Fond Market
Saturday marks the grand opening of the Mitchell Fond Market with a freshly painted interior and rearranged stock and fixtures. Free coffee and cookies will be served in the afternoon and evening.
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Mitchell Fond Market
St Mary's Defeats Sioux City 19 to 6 at Emmetsburg
A Sunday afternoon game in Emmetsburg drew a delegation of fifty football fans to St Mary's versus Sioux City, with St Mary's winning 19 to 6. Nearby Goldfield farmer Clifford Olson reported the loss of two work horses from poisoning after eating mouldy oats.
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Emmetsburg
Grachtinger
St. Mary's
Sioux City
Clifford Olson
Goldfield
American Boy Magazine Hearts Boys as Living Companion
The American Boy is described as a living companion to thousands of youths, offering sympathetic advice and sports coverage. Readers praise its coaching insights, with many athletes crediting the magazine for success. Subscriptions run 2.00 a year or 3.60 for three, with foreign rates.
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American Boy Magazine
Detroit
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Bondhus House
H. E. Flanagan
Ft. Smith
Arkansas
Poland
China
Henry Lammers
Grodland & Reeves
Igowell
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger State
A. R. Galbraith
A. BR
Galbraith
Cass County
M. E. Hubbard
Hubbard
Independence
Joseph P. Hand
J. H. Miller
Townsend Club
Hawrenod'm. Anderson
Mr. Chambers
Olene Jacobson
Algona
Mrs. Helgeson
D. H. Westergard
A. H. Cameron
California
M. E. Church
Dennison
Hawkeye Theater
Robert Young
Maureen O'Sullivan
Andy Hardy
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Lewis Stone
Cecilia Parker
Maisie
Ann Sothern
Lee Bowman
Slim Summerville
Ray “Crash” Corrigan
John
Dusty” King
Syracuse
Allan Jones
Martha Raye
Joe Renner
Bode
Bradgate
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