J H Kelly Died Suddenly In Washington D C
J H Kelly a former Emmetsburg resident and longtime Washington insider died of a heart attack in Washington D C at 65. He served in Congress staff roles since 1910 and was secretary of an immigration committee. his death follows a Washington stay after a visit to Emmetsburg. Funeral set for Thursday at St Thomas Catholic Church Emmetsburg with body arriving Wednesday morning.
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P. J. Farley
New York
Dickstein
United States
Washington
Congress
Kelly
Huck
Northwest
Iowa
Edward F. Kelly
Emmetsburg
Celia A. Kelly
Britt
B. E. Kelly
St. Thomas’ Catholic Church
My. Kelly
I ll Wait For You at Hawkeye Theatre October Showings
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents I ll Wait For You a tale of loyalty and regeneration starring Robert Sterling and Marsha Hunt with 4 Little Virginia Weidler in key scenes. Directed by Robert B. Sinclair the film opens October 17 and 18 along with Ringside Maisie starring Ann Sothern October 19 and 20 at Hawkeye Theatre.
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Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer
Hawkeye Theatre
Robert Sterling
Marsha Hunt
Virginia Weidler
Hollywood
Paul Kelly
Fay Holden
Hardy Family
Henry Travers
Robert B. Sinclair
Aiawhongs Theatre
Maisie
Madeline Carroll
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Ann Sothern
Brooklyn
Miss Sothern
Boy Scouts To Gather Paper In Local Drive
Leon Henderson urges Boy Scouts of America to collect waste paper due to shortages. Groettinger Troop 51 and Cub Pack Al organize a house to house campaign on Saturday October 18 and again Wednesday October 22 from 4 PM, with pickup from rural areas at the C A Jensen store storage garage.
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Leon Henderson
Office of Civilian Supply
Boy Scouts of America
Groettinger Boy Scout
C. A. Jensen
Fire Hazards and Prevention Week Urged by Local Chief
George Frick, local fire chief, urges readers during Fire Prevention Week in October to inspect property for hazards. Remove rubbish and old papers, inspect chimneys, check stovepipes to attic connections, and ensure no sparks can ignite nearby materials. Emphasizes duty to self family and community.
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George Frick
the Times
Towa
Iowa
Tearing Down Parrel Tavern At Harpers Ferry Site
John Wiedner of Waukon plans to demolish the old Parrel tavern on the riverbank used by steamboats to Harpers Ferry. The salvage will fund tourist cabins, and Wiedner keeps the shamrock panel dated 1859 as a souvenir of Thomas Parrel who built the tavern.
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John Wiedner
Waukon
Parrel
Harpers Ferry
Wiedner
Thomas Parrel
Postcard Delivered After 61 Years For Indianola Merchant
A. D. Swan, an early Indianola merchant, ordered store materials from Perkins' and Gray on October 21, 1880. The card was lost in the Des Moines post office and delivered only recently after 61 years.
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A. D. Swan
Perkins’ & Gray
Des Moines
West Point Widow At Hawkeye Tuesday and Wednesday
Film notice from Britt public schools shows Turkey Buzzard Herman Leerayr in a local feature then previews Maisie on a job quest across a prize fighter plot. October 21 22 showcase West Point Widow with Chit Edwards and Just A Cute Kid plus Shepherds of the Hills set for October 23 24 26 two more nights.
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Herman Leerayr
Woden
Britt
West Point
Chit
Edwards
Hawkeye
Frances Bough Weds Havre Man In Havre Church Wedding
Miss Frances Bough daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Bough Havre Montana wed Alvin Schafer also of Havre on Saturday at St Jude Thaddeus church Rev Charles Coughlin officiated Annamae Bough sister of the bride was bridesmaid George Majerus cousin of the groom attended as groomsman A breakfast followed at Up and Up cafe with 81 for the bridal party They will reside in Havre after September 22 The bride has links to Graettinger through family and previously visited with aunts in the area. The groom is employed by United Transfer and is from Mazeppa Minnesota.
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Frances Bough
Ed Bough
Havev
Montana
Bough
Graettinger
Frances
D. ©. McCarty
F. I. Lambe
Grear Craven
Times
Havre
Alvin Schafer
St. Jude Thaddeus Church
Charles Coughlin
Annamae Bough
George Majerus
Lois Murphy
Schafer
St. Joe
Havre High School
Hub Schafer
Mazeppa
Minn
Local Light Plant Hires Assistants After Meeting
W H Noble and Ralph Rasmussen were hired as assistants to superintendent Geving at a meeting of municipal light plant trustees. Trustees Jorgen Andersen president Ann M Weinholzer and Glenn Shaver oversee the project as work on the new building progresses rapidly. The plant may be in operation by year’s end, depending on equipment delivery.
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Municipal Light Plant
W. H. Noble
Ralph Rasmussen
Mr. Geving
Jorgen Andersen
Ann M. Weinholzer
Glenn Shaver
Bake Sale Notice by Happy Day Club at Bert Anderson Store
The Happy Day club will hold a bake sale Saturday October 18 at the Bert Anderson store. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. This sale was originally set for October 11 but now occurs October 18.
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Happy Day Club
Bert Anderson
Birthday Dinner Tradition Honors Three Ladies in Decorah
Since September 25, 1899, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Ace Seelye, and Mr. and Mrs. John Gates of Decorah held an annual dinner celebrating the three ladies birthdays. The group alternated hosts until Mrs Porter’s death. The remaining hosts continue the yearly event, now in its forty second year.
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Chas. Porter
Ace Seelye
John Gates
Decorah
Porter
Fire truck arrives. Calumet jail catches fire
A new Calumet fire department truck was delivered a few hours earlier and put to immediate use when the Calumet jail caught fire. Little damage occurred to the buildings.
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Calumet
October raspberry harvest by K C Starbuck in Grinnell
An October harvest at K C Starbuck’s Grinnell home yields ripe raspberries for a week of picking. He gathers enough fruit to serve three.
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K. C. Starbuck
Grinnell
Joint Legion And Auxiliary Meet Here October 21
A joint meeting of Palo Alto Legion members and Auxiliary members will be held at the Legion hall, Grachtinger, Tuesday evening, October 21. The meeting opens at eight o'clock. A. T. Bringle, Estherville, district commander, will attend along with state officers. Neighboring posts urged to attend for a get acquainted gathering. County commander Frans Swanson extends the invitation. A large attendance is expected.
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Palo Alto Legion
Legion Hall
Grachtinger
A. T. Bringle
Estherville
Frans Swanson
The
Times
It's a Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Emil Koob
A nine pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Emil Koob on Tuesday October 14. Mother and baby are in the Frimetsburg hospital. The Times extends hearty congratulations to the happy parents. Mr Koob operates a variety store in Grachtenger with a large stock of cigars and candy for this week end and Saturday night.
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Emil Koob
Babe
Fmimetsburg Hospital
Koah
Grachtinger
Pheasant Supper Planned by Graettinger Group
Graettinger Conservation League members met at City Hall reporting a growing membership of 66. A field trial report was given, a constitution was formed and adopted, and members planned a pheasant supper on November 18 with details to follow.
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Graettinger Conservation League
Prices for Small Eggs Change in Graet tinger
Prices for small eggs called pul Jot eggsk will rise starting Monday October 20 in Graet tinger. The price becomes 10 per dozen under the straight run price. Local dealers have absorbed losses on small eggs and will switch to the higher price. Packing houses deduct 1 per dozen for small eggs or pee wees, and local dealers will follow. An ad in today's paper notes this change.
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Graettinger
Sves
California visitor Mrs Alfred Show Visits Bell Relatives
Mrs Alfred Show from Bell California arrived Sunday to visit relatives and friends in the area. She is staying with her brother Albert Suss and his sister Clara Suss and their family.
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California
Alfred Show
Bell
Albert
Clara Suss
Herrmann Home Auction Sale Next Saturday
Otto Herrmann residence in Nast Graettinger to be sold at auction Saturday October 18 at two o clock on premises. Property includes two lots a dwelling 10 by 20 with full basement. Terms to be announced by publication in this week s Times.
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Otto Herrmann
Nast Graettinger
Adova
A Fine Appearing Soldier Visits Home from Maneuvers
In the Des Moines Register a hearty husky soldier just home from southern maneuvers is pictured. The soldier is Bob Kleigl, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kleigl. The Kleigl family enjoys a very pleasant visit together.
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Yes Moines Register
Southern Maneuvers
Bob Kleigl
John A. Kleigl
Bob
Kreigl
Pickpockets At Funeral Struck Three Victims
While attending a funeral at De Torah three people reported the loss of their billfolds. Pickpockets exploited the moment, making off with the wallets.
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Detorah
Graettinger Market Report October 14 1941
Market notes from Graettinger listing prices for corn eggs and butter. Includes terms like No 2 eggs, straight run eggs, and heavy hen weights with price ranges and per pound values.
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Graettinger
Thuursday
Graettinger Band Heads to State Marching Contest
Graettinger High School band directed by J M Tates will compete at Stem Lake on Saturday October 19 with a program including snare drum bell lyre flag and baton twirling. The class B unit performs at 4 00 p m as part of a day featuring eight Class C eight Class B and one Class A bands with events at Bradford Field weather permitting.
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Graettinger
J. M. Tates
Stem Lake
RAO Remote
Bradford Field
Beautiful Fall Weather Prompts Mixed Garden Scene
The piece notes pleasant fall weather with no killing frost yet. Lawns stay bright green while leaves on trees are dying, signaling seasonal change without severe cold.
Mrs. Taylor Sunde Dies After Illness in Estherville
Esther Christiansen, former Miss Christiansen of Groettinger, died after a serious illness at Estherville Hospital. Funeral was held in Estherville on Tuesday. The obituary notes sorrow to her parents Mr. and Mrs. A C Christiansen children and siblings.
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Taylor Sunde
Esther Christiansen
A. C. Christiansen
Groettinger
Estherville Hospital
Estherville
Chaettinger
Prominent Montana postmaster elected president in Montane
Cletus J. Walsh, elected president of the Montana association of postmasters, resides at Polytechnic a Billings suburb. A photo appeared in a Montana newspaper. His family connections include relatives of P. J. and Miss Marian Walsh of Emmetsburg and T. W. Doyle of Gracttinger. A new apartment at Watson Hall, Grauttinger, is under construction on the first floor with four rooms and bath to be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hamilton.
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Cletus J. Walsh
Montana Association of Postmasters
Polytechnic
Billings
Montana
Havre
Watson Hall
Watson Hull
Grauttinger
Bath
Iwi Hall
W. BE. Hamilton
West Coast travelers briskly return from Greatfinger trip
C Petersen and Clayton Petersen arrived from Los Angeles Sunday afternoon after leaving at 1 a.m. Saturday. They ribboned the distance in Lara Petersen's Plymouth, stopping only for gas and oil, and plan to return to Los Angeles in a few days.
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West Fury
C. Petersen
Clayton Petersen
Los Angeles
Greatfinger
Lara Petersen
Home on a Visit Brings Heidecker Brother Home
A brother of Francis Heidecker arrived home from the army Saturday morning for a visit with Graettinger and Wallingford relatives and friends. Many boys are home on leave now and in a short time many will be released from army service after completing their year of training.
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Francis Heidecker
Graettinger
Wallingford
Noble Family Visit Highlights Camp Fort Leonard Wood Stay
Howard Noble returns home on leave from Camp Fort Leonard Wood to visit his father W. H. Noble and local relatives. He notes his service training and praises the smart appearance of the uniform during the brief vacation.
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Howard Noble
Vinil
Howard Nobles
Camp Fort Leonard Wood
W. H. Noble
Howard
Uni
Denison Grower Showcases Prize Sweet Potatoes
Ed Schwank displayed prize sweet potatoes he dug from three hills totaling 15 tubers. The largest weighed 2 pounds 12 ounces, with several others around two pounds.
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Ed Schwank
Denison
Graettinger High to Visit Fonda Friday in Football Clash
Graettinger high school football crushed Bradgate 49 to 0 with running plays and solid defense. Key players included Tenbers, Bob Green, Berle Green, Sullivan, Hartman, Lammers, plus backups Daniels and O'Brien. The Graettinger team will play Fonda at Evergreen Field Friday at 3 pm, with Coach Scheidt predicting a tough home game and a large crowd expected to attend.
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Graettinger-high School As Man
Bradgate
Graettinger
Humeboldt
Readgate
Gruettinger
Tenbers
Bob
Berle Green
Sullivan
Hartman
Lammers
Daniels
O'Brien
Barringer
Frick
Starkey
Dalen
Young
Nielsen
Graecttinger
Tom Sullivan
Graettinger Pont
Graettinger High
Fonda High
Schei
Local families complete moving between area homes
Francis Heidecker moved from the Osher residence east of the Nels Nezen home to the new Heidecker house west of the high school. Eugene McCarty moved from the Birkland house to the Heidecker vacated site, and the McCarty family moved into the Birkland house. Wayne Hamilton and family, new Birkland buyers, have moved into their purchase.
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Francis Heidecker
Osher
Nels Nezen
Wayne Hamilton
Birkland Sxidency
Corn Yield Record Held by John Reeves in Graettinger
John Reeves of Graettinger leads this week’s report with a corn yield of 112 bushels per acre. The cited field grows Lammers 989 corn, sown on the Nune acreape in southwest Graettinger. The note invites responses from Frank Weir and other past champions.
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John Reeves
Graettinger
Frank Weir
Red Cross Aid to Armed Forces in Palo Alto County
County Red Cross led by Carl Spies calls for Roll Call donations from November 11 to 30 to fund aid to the armed forces. Volunteers provide patient support and recreation for convalescents as 10,000 nurses are assigned to Army and Navy duty and the Army seeks 200,000 blood donations for field trans fusions.
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America
American Red Cross
Palo Alto
Carl Spies
Red Cross
Army
Spies
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J. H. Kelly
Washington, D.C
Washington, D. C
Boy Scouts
Fe, Bough
Miss Bough
D. Bf, McCarty
F. Lamb
Joint Legion and Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Herrmann
Fonda
HOS
Ponda
Fivergreen Field
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