Rev Thompsen Recalls Thrilling West Africa Mission
Our interview with Rev Alfred Thompsen of Nigerian West Africa covers 21 years in the mission field, his Africa photos shown in Graettinger and Wallingford, and his upcoming potential article. He notes malaria and yellow fever dangers, quinine protection, and a city of 70 whites amid 11 million Blacks under British rule, with cannibal tribes nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Thompsen
West Africa
Thompson
Graettinger
Africa
Wallingford
Thompsen
Des Moines
C. A. Jensen
South Haven
Michigan
Rev
Mrs. Thompson
Rev. Thompson
Nigeria
Kron Cousin Dies Suddenly in Sherburne Minnesota
John Kron, 65, died suddenly at his Sherburne home Sunday evening after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Sherburne and his remains buried in the cemetery at Wabb, Clay County. He is survived by two sons. the Kron family lived in the area years ago before moving in 1899. Hans Kron, his father, once owned the local farm later occupied by S. E. Sandvig. The community expresses regret at his sudden death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kron
Sherburne
E. Sandvig
Mrs T J Duffy Involved In Fall Breaking Arm
Mrs T J Duffy suffered a broken arm Friday night after a fall caused by her shoe catching on a stop. The injury was painful and will require several weeks to heal, and friends express regret over her misfortune.
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T. J. Duffy
Mra
Mra. Duffy
Sales Tax Field Man At City Hall Oct 11 forenoon
A representative of the States Board of Assessment and Review will be at Graettinger City Hall Tuesday in the forenoon to help retailers fill out sales tax returns. The notice emphasizes the date October 11 and the forenoon time window.
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City Hall
States Board of Assessment and Review
Graettinger
Extra Money For Farmers Of This Section
Farm aid notices encourage drought area farmers to join forage programs. Stover and fodder are eligible for pay, with $8 per ton for first grade stover and $9 per ton for first grade fodder. Contract not binding. list fodder with county agent and indicate balers threshing machines and shredder operators seeking work.
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G. M. Donovan
AAA Forage Conservation
Turner At Emmetsburg For Double Meeting
Dan W Turner Republican candidate for Iowa governor will keynote a large Republican rally at the Iowa Theatre in Emmetsburg at 2:00 PM Friday October 12. Other state candidates invited. Turner last Palo Alto county appearance before the election. District Chairman Jamen Dolliver reports strong Young Republican interest. rally promises large turnout in northern Iowa. Also notes West Robbins Avenue gravelling work and local Fort Dodge visitors.
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Emmeteburg
Dan W. Turner
Iowa
Iowa Theatre
Emmetsburg
Turner
Palo Alto
Fahnestock Park Accepted By City Council
City council voted to accept the deed for a park donated by Preston Fahnestock to Graetlinger. The grounds west of the Hawkeye Theatre will be used as a city park with liquor sale prohibition and no marker naming Fahnestock. The park is seen as a valued addition to the town, honoring Graettinger pioneer Mr. Fahnestock who built the first creamery and a general store. His daughter, Mrs. H Leslie Wildey, lives in Los Angeles.
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Preston Fahnoestock
Graetlinger
Hawkeye ‘Theatre
Nhnestock Park
Uty
Fahnestock
Graettinger
J. Duhn
First Lutheran Ladies Bazaar Saturday October 6
The First Lutheran church will hold its annual bazaar in the church basement on Saturday October 6. A chicken supper starts at 6:40 p.m. and continues until served with chicken, meat loaf, potatoes, gravy, cabbage salad, pickles, tomatoes, pie and coffee. Lunch will be served in the afternoon and many useful and ornamental articles will be on sale in the afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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First Lutheran Church
Roy Lundgren Takes Over Standard Service Manager Role
Roy Lundgren becomes manager of the Standard Service station at the first of the month succeeding Frank Herke, who led the station for a year and will now do carpenter work for a life insurance company. Lundgren is described as a splendid young man and a hustler.
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Roy Lundgren
Standard
Frank Herke
Herke
Standard Station
Lundgren
the Times
Mother of A R Maurstad Died in Frost Minnesota
Mrs S S Maurstad of Frost Minnesota died Tuesday night at 8 30 PM age 69 She survived by three sons one daughter and two brothers Her Norwegian origin noted with emigration to the United States at age 20 The Times extends sympathy and notes her husband died 22 years ago The second Lyceum Course, sponsored by the P T A, will be held at the high school assembly on November 20.
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A. R. Maurstad
Maurstad
Frost
Minnesota
Graettinger
Mra
Sha
Mauratad
Norway
United States
The
P. Tl. A
High School
Miss Kelly
Ralph Rasmussen
Elmer Masters
Edward Sullivan
Behrens
A. H. Henningsen
Columbus
Isabella
Donald Hartman
Elva Gage
Christopher
Ireland
Mrs John Griffin Died At Waterloo in Wartime Notice
Mrs John Griffin formerly of Gratlinger passed away in Waterloo on Friday at age 82. Survived by sons Patrick and Ray. The family moved several times after Mr Griffin’s death in 1918 and have lived in Waterloo for years. The Times extends sympathy to the surviving sons.
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John Griffin
Graetlinger
Waterloo
Fucsilay
Griffin
Patrick
Ray
Ant
Water Inc
Magician At High School Monday Night
The P U A finance committee plans a winter lyceum at Gradling High School. The first event, October 8, features John W. Frye Co. magician act with mystery stunts and dramatic effects. Adult admission 25 cents, children 15 cents. proceeds go to library.
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Gradling
John W. Frye Co
Abraham Lincoln Players
Cockle Concertiers
Jack Rank
Vienna Express
James Williams
Hand Announces Candidacy for County Attorney
Attorney Joseph P. Hand of Tim mersburg announces his bid for county attorney on the Democratic ticket. He ran previously on the Independent line and came close to election. Hand is a well known Emmetsburg lawyer with many county friends and ties to Graattingar. The Times wishes him success.
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Joseph P. Hand
Timmersburg
Hand
Emmetsburg
Graattingar
Mr. Hani
Souvenir Booklets Available From Pastor in Graettinger Iowa
Former members of St Paul Lutheran Church of Graettinger and relatives may order souvenir booklets by writing Rev James P Christosen Graettinger Iowa The price is 50 cents Though inexpensive they are described as very worthwhile Supplies are limited and orders should go in promptly
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St.Paul
Lutheran Church of
John Carney Auction Sale Near Graettingar Set for October 15
John Carney of the BE J Mitchell farm seven miles northeast of Graettingar will conduct an entire closing out sale Monday October 15. The auction will feature horses milking cows young stock and a large collection of farm machinery with a full description to follow in next week's Times.
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John Carney
Graettingar
BE. J. Mitchell
A Good Idea Don't forget to pay the printer
A compact notice urges timely payment to the printer. The item emphasizes settling accounts to avoid delays or disputes and preserves producer relations amid ongoing publication activities.
City Pumping Equipment At Auction Saturday
The old brick pump house 14 by 18 feet will be sold at public auction Saturday October 6 at 1 30 p m. The structure offers brick suitable for lining cisterns or hog houses. A 20 h p Fairbanks Morse engine and a 240 gallon shallow well pump will be sold along with a large heating stove and lumber. Grodland and Reeves are auctioneers. See city clerk P J McCarty for details.
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Fairbanks-Morse
Matallen
Weather Report Previewing Possible End Of Warm Spell
The WRATHER REPORT notes after a rainy week the area enjoys ideal weather. Today is a regular summer day in October, with the balmy spell likely ending soon.
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Wrather
Mission Opened At Catholic Church Sunday
A mission is in progress at the Catholic church this week. It opened at the ten o'clock mass Sunday morning and will end with special exercises next Sunday evening. Father Charles Cassidy of Des Moines conducts the mission and is noted as a Passionist preacher and elocution instructor. Services run nightly at 7 20 with morning masses at 6 30 and 8 00.
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Catholic Church
Charles Cassidy
Des Moines
Baer and Dempsey in Prizefighter and the Lady at Graettinger
Max Baer Primo Camera Jack Dempsey and several top actors come to Graettinger this Friday and Saturday to screen the motion picture The Prizefighter and the Lady. Manager Frick urges a large crowd with two Friday shows starting at 7 40 p m. with prices kept low despite the expensive production.
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Max Baer
Primo Camera
Jack Dempsey
Graettinger
Frick
Henningsen Speaks at Emmetsburg Republican Rally
A. H. Henningsen of Graettinger, the Republican candidate for state representative, spoke at the Emmetsburg rally Friday evening. Henningsen is noted for delivering a worthwhile talk. G. M. Donovan of the Estherville area was a Graettinger caller yesterday.
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A. H. Henningsen
Emmetsburg
Henningsen
Grachtinger
G. M. Donovan
Estherville
Graettinger
Prizefighter and the Lady and two World War II era films
Listings announce showings from October 6 to October 18 featuring The Prizefighter and the Lady with Myrna Loy Max Baer Jack Dempsey and Walter Houston followed by Man of Two Worlds with Francis Lederer Llissa Landi and Oct 12-18 Dancing Lady starring Joan Crawford Clark Gable and Franchot Tone.
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Myrna Loy
Max Baer
Jack Dempsey
Walter Houston
Francis Lederer
Llissa Landi
Joan Crawford
Clark Gable
Franchot Tone
Graettinger Beats Royal 6-0 In Friday Football
Graettinger high school defeated Royal 6 to 0 on Livergreen Field with a close score. A kickoff fumble and a near touchdown were negated by penalties. The team secured the lone score in the second quarter as Gage Wink powered in for yardage. Royal failed to threaten after multiple fumbles and interceptions. Graettinger next meets Terris on Friday at Terris with Milford and Harris games to follow.
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Ga Wink
Graettinger
Gib Sceves
Gage Wink
Bartleman
Royal
Terris
Milford
Harris
Cambridge Woman, 81, Mother of Mrs. James Robinson
Mrs. John Henrick of Cambridge Iowa aged 81 died Tuesday September 25 after a illness. Mrs. Robinson learned of her mother’s serious condition Monday night and hastened to Cambridge. The funeral was held Friday with Robinson family members and Mr and Mrs Lee Robinson in attendance. The community extends sympathy to Mrs. Robinson.
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James Robinson
John Henrick
Cambridge
Iowa
Gravttinger
Household Goods At Auction Here Saturday
Clarence Jenking will hold a sale of household goods at the Glenn Shaver residence just south of the Tile factory Saturday October 6. Sale will start at two o'clock sharp. A complete description of the property is given in a display ad in today's paper. Fire fighters called out Graettinger responded to a fire at Levi Olson farm home Monday shortly after the noon hour. An overheated entry caused anxiety but damage was limited.
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Clarence Jenking
Glenn’ Shaver
Graettinger
Levi Qlson
Nord J
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Robbing Avenue
Robbins Avenue
Art Holland
Clarence Haneon
Eugene Staykey
Fort Dodge
First Lutheran Ladies’ Bazaar
Standard Service
Grathtinger
Wome
Atty
J. P. Hand
Baer
Hawkeye Theatre
Royal Friday
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