Economic Upturn Supports War-Driven Industrial Rise
Nation sees industrial production surge toward 115, unemployment fall, and income rise as war demand looms. Steel and machine tools run at near capacity, while coal buyers stockpile amid fears of higher costs. Repeal of arms embargo could spark new war materials industry. Roosevelt urges domestic fabrication to reduce reliance on abroad. Russia and Germany geopolitical moves stir cautious views on future power dynamics. Funeral notice notes Mrs. Connelly attending in Wisconsin.
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Paul Mallon
Economista
Europe
Mallon
Roosevelt
Congress
Magino
Limes
Russia
Stalin
Hitler
Alll
Poland
England
Ruggia
Germany
Norda
Graettinger Bank Deposits Top $300,000 Mark
The Graettinger State bank reports a total footings of $389,140 in this week’s Times. Deposits exceed $800,000, with undivided profits near the capital stock and surplus combined. Capital and surplus stand at $20,000 and profits at $14,034. The bank is described as well managed and profitable, reflecting local pride.
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Graettinger State Bank
Times
Graettinger
Building Large Block Silo For Corn Storage
The Graettinger Block and Tile Co erects 4 silo block storage bins on G B Chalfant farm at Gillette Grove with over 4000 bushels capacity. Silo blocks are waterproofed with special paint and joints sealed after completion. Company also finished a new barn for Ed Herke as demand for corn crib foundations and slabs grows.
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Graettinger Block & Tile Co
G. BE. Chalfant
Gillette Grove
Graettinger Company
Ed Herke
First Lutheran Bazaar and Supper Set for Thursday
The First Lutheran Ladies Aid announces their annual bazaar and chicken supper on Thursday, October 19, in the church dining room. Lunch is served in the afternoon with supper at five o'clock, and all are invited.
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First Lutheran
First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Local golfers finish Spencer four round event
Chuck Tompkins led with 45 and Claude Norris followed at 46 in a Spencer tournament. Other scores included Dutch Thompson 47 Quinten Jensen 47 Frank Whiteside 47 Max Baumgartner 48 Oral Bonstead 48 Dr Shiley 50 Adolph Spies 60 Dale Noble 51 Kyle Jones 52 and H A Blaenbast 65. Mr Tomplign previously won last year and received an ornamental and useful prize.
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Spencer
Chuck” Tompkins
Claude Norris
Dutch Thompson
Quinten Jensen
Frank Whiteside
Max Baumgartner
Oral Bonstead
Dr. Shiley
Adolph Spies
Dale Noble
Kyle Jones
H. A. Blaenbast
Mr. Tomplign
Golden Wedding Attended by Petersen Family
Mr and Mrs Petersen attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J K Nelson in Forreston Minnesota on Sunday. Nelsons were married at Emmetsburg 65 years ago. Mrs John Nelson of Graettinger joined the Petersen party as far as Minica Minnesota where she visited her daughter Mrs Stueland and family.
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Myre
Peter ‘Petersen
Forreston
Minnesota
J. K. Nelson
Nelson
Petersen
Nelsons
Emmetsburg
John Nelson
Graettinger
Mrs. Pétersen
Minica
Stueland
Mildred Wikert Earns Honor with Sioux Scalpers
Mildred Wikert of Graettinger, a Morningside College junior, has been elected to membership in the Sioux Scalpers, a pep organization that performs skits in student chapels and promotes school spirit.
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Mildred Wikert
Misa
Graettinger
Morningside College
Sioux Scalpers
Farmers Warn About Feeding This Year's Corn
Farmers are warned not to feed new 1939 corn to unimmunized hogs or those not closely watched. Feeding corn can weaken hogs and increase susceptibility to cholera and other diseases like influenza. Owners of cholera susceptible herds should monitor hogs fed corn, suspect cholera early, and call a veterinarian if signs of illness appear. Regular herd inspections are advised during corn feeding to guard against cholera and other diseases.
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Lown
Victim of Appendicitis Edgar Grein hospitalised
Edgar Grein was taken to the Ea therville hospital Monday morning for an appendicitis operation. Friends report a steady improvement as he recovers from surgery and earlier attacks. Elmer Olson suffered a severe woodwork accident injuring his right hand, jeopardizing the upcoming farm season. Two granddaughters born to Mr and Mrs Torrence and Mr and Mrs Alfred Johnson on Wednesday October 4.
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Edgar Grein
Eatherville Hospital
Elmer Olson
Elmer
Olson
Myr. Olgon
Graettinger
Geo.’ Torrence
Alfred ‘Johnson
Torrens
Remains Of James Sandvig Laid To Rest
James Sandvig died October 7 1939 after a year and a half of ill health. Funeral services were held at his home and St. Paul Lutheran church with Rev. Wern er N Carlsen officiating. Interment was near Graettinger. He was born November 6 1876 in Morris Illinois and moved to Iowa as a child. Survived by widow Hannah four daughters Lillie Stella Dorothy Lois and son James plus four brothers and a sister. The Graettinger community and family mourn his loss.
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James Sandvig
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Werner N. Carlsen
Arnold Sevold
Graettinger
Oscar Olson
Dorothy
Lois
James
Aldo
Melinda Bakka
Roland
Iowa
Charles
Marshalltown
Edward
Lewis
Sam Sandvig
Graattinger
Sandvig
Fireman Hero Saves Osher Store From Disaster
Night watchman William Blom discovered a fire in the Osher Department Store awning at 1 a m Friday. He notified store manager A H Henning senior, who used a store extinguisher to quell the blaze. A large hole burned in the awning, and timely discovery prevented a disastrous blaze.
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Wm. Blom
Osher Dept
A. H. Henningsen
Mrs James Wolfe In Serious Condition At Graettinger
Mrs James Wolfe of Graettinger is very ill with cancer and hopes for recovery are small. She has been unable to eat for some time and now weighs under 60 pounds. Graettinger friends regret the serious illness.
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James Wolfe
Graettinger
Boy Scouts Hold Annual Graettinger Tournament
The Boy Scouts of VAIO Alto county announce their annual tournament set for January 81 and February 1 2 at Graettinger. Graettinger boasts a fine new gym with ample seating, per the Times office notice.
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Boy Scouts of
Vaio
Alto
Graettinger
Times
Graettinge
No Sidewalks This Fall The WPA Project
No sidewalks will be laid this fall for new and companies in Grasttinger. A few sidewalks may be completed at the achogs but as mid October passes the prospect is slim. Several thousand feet of cement sidewalk are listed in the project.
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Grasttinger
Henningsen Contends in Emmetsburg Cash Prize Contest
Arnold Henningsen of Graettinger enters a joint subscription contest by the Emmetsburg Democrat and Emmetsburg Reporter. A total of 1500 dollars in cash prizes is offered. Graettinger's candidate has strong backing and the Times wishes him success.
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A. Henningsen
Arnold ,Henningsen
Graettinger
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg Reporter
Graettinger Library Sets New Saturday Afternoon Hours
The Graettinger city library will open Saturdays from 2:00 to 5:00 starting October 14. Evening hours were used in summer and fall. new schedule applies this week.
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Graettinger City
Lavenings
Rasmus Sundall Dies at 74 in September
Rasmus Sundall 74 died Friday in Ames after a period of ill health from cancer. Funeral held in Ames. He lived many years in Graettinger area and was born in Norway. Survived by three sons Ray Lawrence Alfred and three daughters Mrs Wolfe Mrs Helen and Mrs Calbert. The Sundall family were highly regarded in Graettinger.
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Rasmus Sundall
Ames
Sundall
Graettinger
Mr. Sundall
Norway
Emmetaburg
Lars Jondahl
Ruthven
Ray
Egtherville
Lawrence
Alfred
James Wolfe
Helen Helen
Los Angeles
Ralph Calbert
Paso Robles
California
Yimes
Postmaster OConner Heads to Washington D C Meeting
Graettinger postmaster W L OConner travels to Washington D C for a national postmasters gathering. At a reception Mrs F D Roosevelt will be a guest. Estherville postmaster Miss Clara Kennedy will host with three other ladies assisting. OConnors sister and cousin Maude Montgomery also reside in Washington.
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W. L. O'Conner
Graettinger
Washington, D. C
F. D. Roosevelt
Clara Kennedy
Estherville
Mr. O'Connor
Washington
Maude Montgomery
Donald Hartman Injured in Football Practice
Donald Hartman returned to school after a two week enforced vacation due to a sprained ankle from football practice. He is home for two weeks and now walks with crutches. He is likely out of the lineup for the rest of the season.
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Donald Hartman
Hawkeye Theater Schedule Grabs October Films
The Hawkeye Theater lists upcoming showings including Our Citizen Bob Burns Hayward and Joseph Allen Sunday and Monday October 15 19 HOTEL FOR WOMEN with Linda Darnell Elaj Maxwell Katharine Aldridge Tyne Gale Tuesday and Wednesday October 17 18 CHICKEN WAGON FAMILY Jane Withers Leo Carrillo plus Konga The Wild Stallion Fred Stone Rochelle Hudgon and Taxoaby era star Linda Ware Ned Sparks the October 2021 slate rounds out with more stars.
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Hotel For Women
Linda’ Darnell
Elaj Maxwell
Katharine Aldridge
Tyne Gale
Chicken Wagon Family
Jane Withers
Leo Carrillo
Plyst “Konga
Wild Stallion
Fred’ Stone
Rochelle Hudgon
Brown's Bombers Fall To Havelock In Last Moments
Friday's six man clash saw Havelock defeat Graettinger 31 to 26 after Graettinger led 20 to 18 at halftime. Key plays included a late Graettinger surge, a long pass near the Graettinger goal, and a decisive unopposed run for six. Coach Brown's Bombers showed effort amid costly misplays and fumbling near the goal line.
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Brown
Havelock
Graettinger
Acrogs
Bombers
Lawrance Tenborg
Roland Luchsinger
Pat Allen
Carl Honstead
Don Rasmussen
Leo Young
Bob O’brien
Roy Miller
Don McCombs
Dwight Lammers
Billy Brown
Tom Sullivan
Leo Grady
Dwayne Lammers
Tommy Brown
Dalia Sandvig
Norman Bortini
Norman Luchsinger
St. Mary
Emmetaburg
They Missed The Athenia Passenger Ship Fate
Mrs. Norman Osher of New York narrowly missed booking passages on the ill fated Athenia. The Oshers were in France and England as war began and awaited travel choices when the British liner was torpedoed. Dr. Osher, a Graettinger native, is related through family lines to Henningsen and Graettinger connections.
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Norman Osher
New York City
Athenia
Oshers
France
England
Osher
H. N. Osher
Masquerade Dance At Legion Hall Tuesday October Fair
A masquerade dance will be held at the Legion Hall Tuesday evening October. Good music will be furnished and a prize will be awarded to the masked couple.
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Legion. Hall
Bart
Mrs Martin Aylward Ill With Pneumonia in Tinger
Mrs Martin Aylward of Tinger is very ill with pneumonia. friends wish her a swift recovery. Mr and Mrs George Goben of Lucas have celebrated 77 years of marriage.
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Martin Aylward
George Goben
Lucas
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