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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1940

Page

5

Remains Of Mrs M Weinholzer Laid To Rest

Mrs M Weinholzer Sr died Sunday after a long illness in Graettinger and Palo Alto county. Funeral was Wednesday at 10 am with a Requiem High Mass by Rev Father Kelly. She lived in Graettinger for over 50 years and left a son Michael and Andrew, plus a daughter who died in infancy. Grandchildren and great grandchildren survive. the Times offers sympathy to the family.

Father Kelly Graettinger Palo Alto County Weinholzer Fred Carl Spies John George Graettinger D. I E. McCarty Y. L. O'Connor Grescensia Meier Mac Michael Weltholzer Tristern Bavaria United States St. Paul Mallard Michael Andrew Carl Elsenbast West Bend Dan Bohn Itasca Wisconsin John Weinholzer Forata Minnesota Land of the Free Amagia Times

Graettinger Market Report October 10 1940 Prices

Market notes from Graettinger show prices for commodities and eggs. Listings include corn, oats, eggs by grade, state brand butter, and live poultry with weight-based pricing for hens and springs.

Graettinger Cnstia Pecescensaceneses

Leonard Johnson Ill After Surgery in Coleman Hospital

Leonard Johnson of Graettinger is seriously ill after a Saturday stomach operation at Coleman hospital in Es terville. A long time ulcer sufferer, he required a new opening in the stomach. Graettinger friends hope for a quick recovery. Mr and Mrs T A Hersleff and son Allen recently drove from Wallingford to Salt Lake City Utah for a week visiting relatives.

Leonard Johnson Coleman Hospital Graettinger Estherville Mr. Johnson Salt Lake City T. A. Hersleff Gon Allen Wallingford Utah

Corn Husking Contest At Mallard Oct 17

The county corn husking contest will be held Thursday, October 17, at the Roy Stokkes farm one mile south of Mallard. Entries are limited to 15 men and must be at the Farm Bureau office in Emmetsburg by noon Monday, October 14. Each contestant should bring two gleaners. Prizes list $10, $7.60, and $5 plus smaller prizes. Ed Herke, Osgood, helped select the site. last year’s event was held nearby.

Roy Stokkes Mallard Farm Bureau Emmetsburg Ed Herke Osgood

Miller Talks At Townsend Club Meeting Last Night

At the Legion hall a Townsend club gathering heard Hon. John H. Miller, former Nebraska railway commissioner, explain Townsend philosophy as a nonpartisan national recovery plan. Roy Hanna introduced Miller after M. C. Grodland opened the meeting, urging support for Frank J. Lund in the eighth district.

Townsend Club Legion Hall John H. Miller Nation Townsend Nebraska State Railway Commission M. C. Grodland Roy Hanna Ruthven Eighth District Hanna Frank J. Lund Congress Miller Townsend

Galbraith Public Sale Near Crippen This Monday

A. R. Galbraith, half a mile south of Crippen corner, advertises a Monday sale on October 14 featuring 64 head of livestock including horses cattle sheep and hogs. Machinery and household goods also listed. Grodland Reeves act as auctioneers with Iowa Trust Savings Bank in clerk.

A. R. Galbraith Crippen Corner Grodland & Reeves Iowa Trust & Savings Bank

Lottie Sevateon Hospitalized at Coleman Hospital

Lottie Sevateon reports Louie Sevateon remains a patient at Coleman Hospital for several days this week after a recent surgery. The condition is described as stable with ongoing recovery.

Graettinger Edges Havelock In Homecoming Football

Graettinger high school six man team defeated Havelock 33 to 25 in a homecoming game at Havelock Friday night. The contest featured standout plays by Allen and Green as Graettinger built a 21 13 halftime lead, then held off Havelock in a hard fought, clean clash praised for sportsmanship and crowd support.

Graettinger Havelock Graettinger High School Sixman Havelock High North Central Iowa Allen Berle Green Green Gracttinger Bob Tenborg Leo Young Tom Sullivan Donald Hartman Bob O’brien Dwayne Lammers Roy Miller Kenneth Johnson George Frick Dick Starkey Havelock School Brown Times

Hughes Nolan marry in Graettinger Catholic rite

William Hughes son of John Hughes of Emmetsburg wed Bernette Nolan daughter of Charles M Nolan of Graettinger at Graettinger Catholic Church Monday morning at 8 00 Father Kelly officiated The attendants were Leo Hughes and Virginia Leonard Mrs Albert Masters sang two solos After the ceremony couples and guests had a wedding breakfast at the bride’s parents home The couple will reside in Emmetsburg The bride comes from a prominent Graettinger family and attended local schools

Correction notes missing pallbearer A C Jacobsen obituary

The Times issues a correction for typesetting error omitting A C Jacobsen from the pallbearer list for Ole Sorensen’s obituary. The corrected pallbearers are John Jensen, A C Jacobsen, A C Christensen, Henry Duus, Neils Mortensen, and Theo Knutsen.

Times A. C. Jacobsen Ole Sorensen A. C Jacobsen Sorensen

Rural Teachers Meet in Emmetsburg Election of Palo Alto Officers

Rural teachers of Palo Alto held a county meeting in Emmetsburg on Saturday. Mary Mulry was elected president with Isabel Schnetzer as vice president Leona Leonard as secretary and Leonella Clare as corresponding secretary. The program included welcomes and several reports on science geography speech reading and registration of L T A. The Walnut group lists Dorothy Sprout Alice K Weir Ann Johnson June Sewell Mary Peterson Helen Johnson and Leona Leonard with Sprout as Walnut group chair and Sewell as secretary.

Emmetsburg Rural Teachers of Palo Alto Mary Mulry Isabel Schnetzer Leona Leonard Leonella Clare Mary Petergon Walnut Dorothy Sprout Alice K. Weir Ann Johnson June Sewell Mary Peterson Helen Johnson Miss Sprout Walnut! Group Miss Sewell

Mrs Derrickson Hospitalized After Appendix Surgery

Mrs Dick Derrickson Gracttinger recently underwent surgery for a ruptured appendix. She is at Coleman hospital Estherville and had been in serious condition for several days. She is now on the road to recovery.

Derrickson Dick Derrickson Coleman Hospital Estherville

Moody To Talk At Emmetsburg Next Tuesday

J. Schroeder, president of the Emmetsburg Townsend club, advertised an important meeting at the county seat next Tuesday evening. Floyd R. Moody, a leading Townsend speaker, will address on business recovery and harnessing the machine age with loudspeakers inside and outside the hall for attendees.

J. ©. Schroeder Emmetsburg Townsend Club Graettinger Floyd R. Moody Townsend Organization Tilk Corm Haten

Waldorf Warriors Lose to Worthington In Homecoming

Waldorf College football suffered a setback as Worthington junior college defeated them in the homecoming game. Don Rasmussen, Graettinger fullback, broke his wrist in the second half while being tackled. Rasmussen had stepped in for an injured starter and was expected to be a key player next season. Coach Reinertson must reshuffle backs to fill the void. In West Bend, Francis Smith of Graettinger acquired Irvin Elberts' two chair barber shop, moving from Palo, Town, to operate in his home county.

Lorest Cily Wallorf Warriors Worthington Junior College Don Rasmussen Gracttinger Rasmussen Wilbur Kroach Veterver Jim Reinertson Waldorf Eleven Reinertson West Bend Francis Smith Prank Weir Graettinger Irvin Elberts Smith Palo the Times

Mrs. Fred Lippold Is Home From Hillydale Hospital

Mrs. Fred Lippold was discharged to home from Hillydale hospital after a two week stay for a triple fracture of the arm from a fall at a service station. Local friends wish her a swift and full recovery.

Fred Lippold Hillydale Michigan

Carlson displays fine winter apples at 60c per bushel

J A Carlson brought a box of exceptionally fine winter apples to the Times office for display and as a gift. He advertises them at 60c a bushel and warns the stock will not last long at that price.

J. A. Carlson Times Office The Times

Registration Day Set for 1940 National Registration

Next Wednesday October 16 1940 is registration day in the United States for men aged 21 to 35 inclusive. Registration rooms open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Times asks flags be displayed in Graettinger and other places. Local registration officers listed for Graettinger Lost Island Vernon and county subdivisions with specific sites. Registration handled by auditor's office with supervisors and township officials. all eligible men must comply.

United States Times Graettinger Legion Hall Towneship Ole Petersen Peter Hermansen Peter Heremansen Rudolph Christiansen Joe Nybore Vernon C. J. Stillman J. R. Brown Mr. Knutsen Frank Smith Ed Bradley Robert Elsenbast Booth Center School Silver Lake Ayrshire Highland Ruthven Lost Island Walnut Emmetsburg Great Oak Orth Rush Lake Curlew Bob Rush Lake Mallard Ellington Nevada Indespendence Fairfield Freedom Townships Cylinder Fern Valley Rodman West Bend Town Hall Court House

Ted Suss Recovering After Major Surgery in Des Moines

The Times reports Ted Suss is recovering well at the Veterans' hospital in Des Moines after a major surgical operation last Monday. Graettinger friends express sincere wishes for continued favorable updates from his bedside.

Ted Suss Times Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Ted Graettinger

Valentine To Talk At County Seat Rally In Emmetsburg

The Hon. John K. Valentine, Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa, will be the guest of honor and principal speaker at a Democratic rally in Emmetsburg on Tuesday October 22. A 6 PM luncheon will precede the program at the Kermore with several other speakers planned for short talks.

John K. Valentine Iowa Emmetsburg Kermore

Fire Prevention Week Aims to Cut Local Fire Hazards

Town marks Fire Prevention Week October 6 to 12 to raise awareness of fire risks in homes and buildings. Readiness checks urged on rubbish, attic and basement hazards, chimney repairs, and stove pipe safety as Iowa losses reach 34.746 million in 1989 per Howard Hornweill of the Times.

Howard Hornweill Times Iowa

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M. Weinholzer Galbraith Sale Crippen Lottie Sevateon Louie Sevateon Coleman’ ‘Hospital Harriet Brekke Rockford Minuis Bernette Nolan William Hughes Donald Rasmussen G. H. 8 Bombera Waldorf Warriors Don Waldorf College Hawkeye Theater Syracube Allan Jones Martha Raye Jon Penner Olivia de Havilland Jeffrey Lynn Charles Winninger Aese Anita Louisa Dick Foran Edmund Laws Margaret Lindsay Great McGinty Brian, Donlevy Muriel Angelus Gradlinger Session Hall Valentine
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