Boys and Girls In The Service From The Stars And Stripes
Local column lists Emmetsburg and Graettinger residents on furloughs and duty during wartime. Names include Donald Kerr, Mrs Margie Fink Petersen, Irvin Graetlinger, Alfred Maurstad, Helen Sullivan, Father Edward Sullivan, Carl Duhn, John Nolan, Pvt John Howard, Pvt Ralph Robinson, Donald Swanson, Will Brown, Lt James Kelly, Earnest Jacobson, and Norman Luchsinger. Report notes home visits, promotions, transfers, and overseas assignments, with updates from Camp Polk, Los Angeles, Beigium, England, and France.
Fire Prevention Reminder Emphasizes Ongoing Safety
The fire prevention week may be finished but protection remains vital. Inspect property for flammable storage, check chimneys and stovepipes, and act on the fire chief's recommendations from Gracitinger. A fire risks others as well as yourself, so neighbors’ property needs protection too.
Classified Graetlinger Market Report Highlights Local Ads
Thursday October 26 market brief covers corn prices at 2.10 per bushel with various grain quotes, beef butter eggs and poultry notes, and a War Manpower Commission regulated male workers ad. Local agent J J Skow advertises insurance and real estate in Graettinger.
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Graetlinger
WMC
War Manpower Commission
Political Radio Broadcasts for Democratic Advertising Schedule
The record lists broadcast hours on Shenandoah Spencer and WHO stations for Democratic political advertising. Notable slots include October 28 12 10 to 12 30 noon and November 2 12 45 to 1 00, with multiple late afternoon and evening time blocks across Shenandoah Spencer and WHO through November 8.
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Shenandoah
Spencer
Spencer J
William Donovan Remembered As Generous Northwest Trader
W D Donovan a longtime Emmetsburg resident born October 26 1879 in Chickasaw County Iowa was described as a generous trusted Christian gentleman in a lengthy obituary. He sold horses for McLauchlin Co and made trips to Belgium and France. he never married and was survived by three brothers aunts and numerous relatives. The funeral was held with pallbearers W J Richardson James Morrissey Joe Sherlock Joe Laughlin James Mahan and James Burns, and burial in the Catholic cemetery in the Donovan family lot.
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Donovan
W. JD. Richardson
James Morrissey
Joe Sherlock
Joe Laughlin
James Mahan
James Burns
Willian D. Donevan
Chickasaw County
Iowa
Thomas Donovan
Emmetshire
Mr. Donovan
The
McLauchlin Co
Columbus
Ohio
Billy” Donovan
Belgium
France
Mid-West
Far West
Northwest
Pacific States
Willy Donovan
Java
Triome Netion
Obituary fragment notes family and survivors
Mrs John Wikert Continued On Page Five family built a fine modern home in eet Graetlinger. She is survived by one daughter ands sons. The chaupehter is Lalu Sundail of Muthven. The sons are of Emmoetsbarg Charenre
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Eet Graetlinger
Lalu Sundail
Muthven
Funeral at Graettinger for Mrs Wikert of Santa Ana state
Raymond and Marnest Wikert of Graettinger John Wikert from Santa Ana Calif ornia and Marvin Wikert of Emmetsburg attend the funeral for their mother Mrs Wikert who died after a long active life She leaves five sisters Abbie Briggs Minnie Britton Nettie Miller Jennie Biery and Lillian plus three brothers and three sisters predeceased 25 grandchildren and four great grandchildren She was a Methodist and Rebekah lodge member and devoted to family community and faith The Times extends sympathy to the family
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Raymond
Marnest
Graettinger
John
Santa Ana
California
Marvin
Emmetsburg
Shirwe
Fred Hurlburt Prosperous Farmer Dies in Illness
Fred Hurlburt, a longtime farmer and landowner in the community and a member of the Methodist church pastor Rev. William John, formerly of Graet tinner, led a respected life despite financial reverses after a collapse in values. He leaves a devoted wife, sons, and brothers and sisters who mourn his loss.
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Methodist Church
Win. John
Graettinner
Hurlburt
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Lian
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Aeey
Mra
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Margie Fink.ee
Irvin Graetlinger
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Alfred S. Maurstad
Duck 2
University of Dubuque Naval School
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Edward
J. J. Sullivan
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Los Angeles
Tom
Robert Orcutt
Lincoln
Grachtinger
Ochyein
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Oelwein
Carl Duhn
U. S. Anny
PB. K. Duhn
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Pfc
John Nolan
John (. Nolan
C. M. Nolan
WTO
John Hat
Sam
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Donald Swanson
Donald L. Swanson
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Great Lakes
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Leo Grady
the Times
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U. S. Navy
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San Francisco
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Lode
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Emil Amlerson
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Lowell
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Emil
Wawkeye Theater
Secret Command
Pat O'Brien
Carole Landis
Overland Mail
Chad Hanna
Henry Fouad
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Maegan
Watson Hall
Freddie Bailey and His Orchestra
Adolph Spies
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J. J. Skow
H. A. Elsenbast
Sam Watson
W. Ante
Glenn AlcDonald
Sali
Arnald W. Sampson
Harold Irather
Poland
China
Norman Myer
Curlew
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Notich
Graettinger Nursery
Helsteins
Thompson
Terri
Henry Whitford
Ruthven
G. A. Laubenthal
Draatinger
Berkshire
Elmer C. Hanson
Estray
Martin Stewart
Martin Furniture Store
Turner
Marley's
Dallas Nelson
Henry Nelson
Yankton
Donald Nelson
Grasttinger
Eusyn
Rh, Black
Charles Black
Martin’ Myhre
Howard iHorewell
W. D. Donovan
Lolzt
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Roy
G. M. Donovan
Leo
Mmmmetsburg
John Gallewer
James Galleger
Margaret Donovan
Immetsburg
J. P. Kirby
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Maxine
Mary Catherine Donovan
Clarke College
Tobuque
Lloyd Kelly
Greene
Art Ruslan
James
Jess Fandel
Decatur
Llinoi
Palo Alto County
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Fred Hurlburt
Palo Alto
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J. W. Conway
Bert Ryan
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