Death of Independent man Haunts Graettinger notice
The death of George H. Helland, a reclusive Independence township resident, is reported with details of the post mortem and circumstances. Police, neighbors, and local bankers discuss possible motive and recent finances amid a rural murder inquiry. The item includes broader community appeal from Graettinger Red Cross leadership urging fraternal societies to support the annual membership drive beginning Armistice Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Iowa
American Red Cross
Fraternal Organization of America
The
Red Cross
Pueblo
Colorado
Mrs
E. J. Mitchell
Frank Korleski Dies Suddenly Emmetsburg Leader Passes
Frank J. Korleski, a prominent Emmetsburg township farmer, died suddenly after a day of business in town. He slept badly, awoke gasping for breath, and died before medical help could arrive, likely from heart failure. An auxiliary meeting for the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion is scheduled for October 16 at the Club rooms, with important business to transact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Korleski
Emmetsburg
Frank J. Korleski
Emmetsburg Township
The
Can Legion
Elor Club
Soil survey of Palo Alto County Iowa published
A report by the Bureau of Soils of the U S Department of Agriculture in cooperation with Iowa outlines soil types in Palo Alto County to aid crop fitting. It includes a color map, 36 pages of text, historical sketches, climate and farm practice statistics, and notes corn leads crops, with oats flax barley and wheat following. Copies are free from Washington. Also notes local sale schedules and school closure brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Soil Survey
Iowa
Bureau of Soils
United States Department of Agricultural
Palo Alto
United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Myhre named new Graettinger postmaster
Yesterday morning Martin Myhre received notice from the postmaster general that he had been appointed acting postmaster of Graettinger to succeed E. J. Mitchell whose term expired last August. Seven aspirants, including Mrs. G. C. Coolidge, O. H. Raleigh, J. B. Lambe, Eugene Foster, A. H Cameron, and Herman Elsenbast, competed in the Graettinger examination at Emmetsburg with results likely before January first. Mitchell plans to retire to California for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Myhre
Graettinger
E. J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Emmetsburg
P T A Society Elects New Officers at High School
The yearly meeting of the P T A society was held at the High School Monday evening. Weather reduced attendance. Election of officers followed, naming Mrs J A Spies as president Supt G W Gorke 1st vice president Mrs Joe Bigley 2nd vice president Mrs A J Johnson 3rd vice president Mrs J P Jensen secretary Mrs M J Reidy financial secretary Mrs John Jackman corresponding secretary Miss Sherk treasurer Miss Christopher librarian.
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P. T. A. Society
J. A. Spies
G. W. Gorke
Joe Bigley
A. J. Johnson
J. P. Jensen
M. J. Reidy
John Jackman
Sherk
Christopher
Harry Brown in Serious Condition at Town City Hospital
Harry Brown, longtime worker in Henry Westergard’s blacksmith shop, lies very ill in Town City Hospital with little hope for recovery. He has suffered poor health for an extended period and numerous local friends regret his serious illness.
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Harry Brown
Henry* Westergard
Town City
Mr. Westergard
Iowa Defeats Notre Dame In Close Football Showdown
Iowa University upset Notre Dame 10 to 7 on Saturday. Iowa built a ten point lead in the first quarter, Notre Dame added seven in the second, and Iowa's defense shut down the Irish in the second half to preserve the victory. New Shoe Repair Shop opens in the second building near the opera house with complete electric machinery and guaranteed work at reasonable prices by Scheidt and Larkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Notre Dame
Iowa University
Opera House
Osher's Foot Specialist Free Examinations Saturday
The Osher Department Store has engaged a foot specialist who will spend Saturday at the store giving free examinations of the feet and making recommendations on beneficial appliances. Read their ad in this issue.
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Osher’s
Osher Department Store
Cookie And Cracker Demo At Local Store Saturday
A cookie and cracker demonstration will be held at C. Wiegman & Son store on Saturday October 15. Everyone is welcome to sample cookies and crackers which will be on sale. Charley Jensen hardware contest ends Saturday night with three prizes to be won. guesses must be submitted this week. P C Forde stricken with paralysis after a stroke last Saturday, affecting the right side. condition improving.
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Henry Hagerman
Reeves & Keator
Poland
C. Wiegman’ & Son
Charley, Jensen
Charley Jensen Hardware Store
P. C. Forde
Santa Claus
Sophmores
Rodman
Bobby
Willie
High School Items Of Local Interest
A whimsical roundup from Graettinger High School notes students, staff, and events. Descriptions cover janitors improving facilities, clock troubles, upcoming basketball tryouts, gym renovations, class pennants, teachers institutes, and various school activities and humor involving Freshmen through Seniors.
Strongman Antonius Johnson to headline Friday at opera house
Antonius Johnson renowned for lifting 20 men totaling 4,000 pounds and breaking steel chains visits Gracttin ger this Friday. He will wrestle Ben I Reeves, promising two falls in sixty minutes, plus a strong man show. Admission 60 cents, ladies free. Event at 8:30 p.m. at the opera house, expected large turnout.
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Antonius Johnson
Ben I. Reeves
Mr Reeves
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Opera House
Reeves and Gilles Wrestle To Draw In Estherville
Ben Reeves of Graettinger and Roy Gilles of Sioux City wrestled to a one hour fifty eight minute draw with no fall. It was the hardest fought northwest Iowa match. The Legion staged the affair in Estherville and crowds favored Gilles early before Reeves edged into support as the bout wore on. A return match is expected to be staged.
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Teachers Institute
Gib Paulson
White Sox
Graettinger High
Porter Thorson
Wreshies
Alfred
Cameron
Gothe
Iowa
Notre Dame
Ringo Gardner
H.S
Emmet Lambe
Babe Ruth
Yanks
Shrifflin Phil
Frankie Frisch
Giants
Wie
Hon. Harrington
Reeves
Gilles
Ben F. Reeves
Graettinger
Roy Gilles
Sioux City
Estherville
Lioux City
American “Legion
Legion
Estherville Logs
Ben
Tragic Farm Bureau agent Wygle commits suicide
Estherville mourns County Agent Wygle after he shot himself at the Farm Bureau office. Inquest held as family and friends recall mounting work stress and dedication. He left a note to notify his mother and fiancée, insisting he was better dead than insane. Funeral services planned with American Legion and church pastors officiating.
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Estherville Enterprise
Estherville
Wygie
Farm Bureau
Chase Robinson
Wygle
Clarksville
Methodist Episcopal Church
American Legion
Gilbert “Voorhies
Presbyterian
Walter Pardon Gang
Athletic transfer rule under school sports policy
The rule states that a student who transfers to a new high school cannot participate in athletic events during the first year at the new school. This applies to football basketball and baseball. The question asks whether any nearby schools are violating this provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona
Foam Graettinger
Munk
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George H. Helland
Independence Township
Helland
Ben f'Fenton
Helland A
Hanson
Fenton
Farmers Federal Loan Bank
Cylinder
Gall
Emmeteburg
Dory
Emmetaburg
Institute
W. Oy Tekleys
M. Myhre
PSC
Snl
Reidy
William Michaels
Bill
Harold Harrington
Kansas
H. S
Wilson
EMMET
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