Graettinger Local News Highlights Seem scattered
Graettinger area residents and visitors appear in a string of brief notices. Names include Mr. and Mrs. J. Kande, Henry Whitford, Chris Martinson, Dan Fitzpatrick, Curtis Thoreson, Mrs. John Hester, and many others with calls, visits, and errands across Terris Ruthven Estherville Mallard Ocheyedan and Emmetsburg communities. The items note travel, sales plans, funerals, college attendance, military family arrivals, and local social events. A section previews The American Weekly feature on energy and safety reminders urge home fire prevention and maintenance checks. The Walnut Homemakers club hosts a September 27 program with local leaders and officers elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kande
Terris
Graettinger
Henry Whitford
Ruthven
Chris Martinson
Tipton
Dan Fitzpatrick
Curtis Thoreson
John Hester
Motherville
D. E. McCarty
Ben Doerning
Mallard
Grachtinger
L. F. Conway
Paul Toomey
Los Angeles
J. B. McManus
Atty. Toomey
McManus
John Westergard
Harold Jorgensen
Mankato
Doris
Marlys Westergard
John P. O'Brien
Chicago
Harold Olson
Flying Tigers
Anderson
Story City
Joe Dombach
Minneapolis
J. A. Doerning
Tony Kurtz
Frank Farrell
Dearning
J. J. O'Brien
Chicaito
California
Hennett Thoreson
Astherville
Howard Horswell
Estherville
Thoreson
Estherville Thursiay
Barbara Halle
Wallingford
Th. T. Nane
Beverly Jones
Mason City
Sumlay
Gradlinger
Merle Hansen
Doyle
Ocheyedan
Marinus Andersen
Clarion
Jorgen Andersen
O. T. Hereim
Robert. Martin
Vincent Coughlin
Betty Vedder
Fort Dodge
D. BE. McCarty
Aare Jensen
Sgt
Keith Jensen
Thompson
Town
C. A. Jensen
James Gagestein
Pasadena
C. A. Shiley
Gapestein
Shiley
Isaac Nyborg
Ollie Nasby
Jackson
Minnesota
Carl Christensen
Emmetsburg
QO. L
John Galleger
Ed Weeden
Frank Dobberstein
Superior
Anna McCarty
Dobberstein
Mia
McCarty
Robert D. Potter
Scienceditor
American Weekly
Chicago Herald-American
John Swift
Godwin Thoreson
Billy
Warren Bishop
Sioux City
Cpl
Bond investment yields changing yearly values over time
A reader outlines a hypothetical E bond plan starting at 1000 dollars with yearly values: year one 755, year two 765, year three 780, year four 800, year five 820, year six 840, year seven 880, year eight 220, year nine 960, year ten 1000, implying fluctuating returns and final redemption at par after a decade.
Fire Prevention Week Urges Action by Farmers
Palo Alto county farmers and residents are urged to observe Fire Prevention Week from October 7 to 18. President Truman appeals for active steps to reduce farm fire hazards after last year’s fires claimed 2,800 lives and destroyed 90 million dollars in property. Agricultural engineer Henry Giese notes most farm fires start in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Truman
Henry Giese
Jews State College
Farmers urged to clean rat infestations before harvest
A farmer calls for action to remove rats hiding in haystacks, old machinery, and discarded wire during fall and winter. The speaker warns these animals will begin “dirty work” as corn picking approaches, urging owners to address infestations promptly on their properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olt Straw
Vernon Volunteers Club Tea for Farm Bureau Women
Mrs. N. E. Ferguson hosted a Vernon township tea for Farm Bureau women on September 28 in the Ferguson home. Thirty six guests enjoyed decorations and a talk on Dinner ware by Hazel L. Doerr. Favors included bookmarks and advance reading copies for 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Township
Fred A. Brown
Clean Up Needed For Rat Control On Farms
Farmers face rats nibbling corn as harvest nears and must remove harbors like junk heaps trash piles and debris near barns and cribs. Targeting rat shelters before they enter the crib makes control efforts more effective.
Surplus Goods Worth 200 Million Offered by Commerce Dept
The United States Department of Commerce Office of Surplus Property lists 200 million dollars in surplus hardware and plumbing supplies for sale. William Bradley says items have been in short supply and will meet consumer demand while protecting business. Orders may be placed via duplicate order blanks. samples can be inspected at eleven regional offices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Commerce
William §. Bradley
Surplus Property Board
Office of Surplus Property
Bradley
Washington St
Boston
Massachusetts
Fifth Ave
New York City
LaFayette Brig
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Race Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
S. LaSalle Street
Chicago
Minosis
Pryor Street
N. E
Atanta
Georgia
Neil P. Anderson
Fort Worth
Texas
Walnut Street
Kansas City
Missouri
Fifteenth Street
Denver
Colorado
van Ness Ave
San Francisco
California
Fifth Avenue
Seattle
Washington
Mrs L E Conway obituary notes surviving family
Mrs. L. E. Conway dies with a long family record. Surviving children include I. E. Drew and James W. Conway of Cylinder, John L. Conway of Dougherty, Adelbert Conlon of Clarion, Leo E. Conway east of Gruettinger, and Mrs. John A. Kliegl of Graettinger. Lawrence E. Conway died in 1928. She had 56 grandchildren with 22 living great grandchildren among 25 total. The Conway family once farmed Vernon township since 1892 after marriage in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ambrose Conway
I. E. Drew
James W. Conway
Cylinder
John A. Kliegl
Graettinger
John L. Conway
Dougherty
Iowa
Adelbert Conlon
Clarion
Leo E. Conway
East of Gruettinger
Lawrence E. Conway
Conway
Vernon Township
Motha
Obituary for Mrs. Conway Pioneer of Palo Alto County
The 1898 cyclone destroyed all her buildings but did not deter her family from rebuilding. Mrs. Conway, among Palo Alto’s oldest residents, died at over eighty two, leaving a large loving clan. Her Hickey and Conway lineage dates to early Irish settlers, with a sister the first white child born in Palo Alto. She survived pioneer hardships, witnessed railroads, phones, autos, and schools, and was remembered as a devout Christian wife mother and friend with many grandchildren. The community extends deep sympathy to the Conway clan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Hickey
Palo Alto
Patrick McNally
Immetsburg
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White Swan
Rob Ross
Walnut Township
Walnut Homemakers Club
Osguod School
Ed = Merk
Esther Bingham
Jean Lundgren
Mary Lane Herke
Merk
Hazel L. Doerr
Miss Leonard
Walnut Homemakers
Esther Brigham
Milton Simon
LeRoy Brigham
LeRoy Parker
Art Brigham
Gladys Hankey
Palo Alto County Organization
Martin Simonson
Farm Bureau
Martin
Ed Merk
M. ©. Smith
C. A. Jensen Graettinger
Farina
GWC Peas
Morrell’s
Nashua
New Lot
Vernon Volunteers Club
Vergusons
Spencer
Jtowa
United States Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Bureau
Towa
OPA
Department of Agriculture
L. E. Conway
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