Knudson Named Editor and Publisher of Emmetsburg Democrat
Gilbert Knudson, longtime Fort Dodge Messenger northwest Iowa editor, resigns effective Oct 16 to lead Emmetsburg Democrat. The paper, founded 59 years ago, will publish its first issue Nov 4 under his direction with weekly Thursday editions. Knudson, a Jewell native and St Olaf College graduate, will head a newsroom known for outdoor and farm coverage, joined by wife Wasene Kopmotaburs, a contributor to ten daily outlets. The Times extends best wishes as the Knudsons relocate to Emmetsburg and assume stewardship of the revered publication.
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Gilbert Knudson Jr
Northwest Iowa
Fort Dodge Messenger
Emmetsburg Democrat
Knudson
The
Messenger
Emmetsburg
Democrat
W. I. Branagan
Iowa Weekly
W. T. Branagan
Branagan
Jewell
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
the Messenger
Northwest Iowa News
Walnut No. 2 pupil badly hurt playing ball
John Haag a seventh grade pupil in Walnut No 2 taught by Mrs Forrest Perdue was painfully injured Thursday while playing a game of ball. He fell and sustained a knee wound requiring four teen stitches. He was treated at Dr McManus Graettinger’s office and his friends regret the accident hoping for his quick recovery.
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John Haag
Walnut No. 2
Forrest Perdue
McManus Graettinger
No More Coffee Rationing Declared
The article asserts there will definitely be no more coffee rationing despite coffee coupons appearing in the new ration book. It notes the previous experience showed rationing was unnecessary.
Cross displayed at the Times office from a nature grown root
Mrs. John Hester delivered a cross shaped from a growing root to the Times office. It is currently on display. Friday night dances at Watson hall in Graettinger remain popular with Ray Silver Moon orchestra providing music last Friday and every Friday.
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John Hester
Times Office
Watson Hall
Graettinger
Ray’ Silver Moon Orchestra
Sold Farm Near Gmet tinger By Mrs. Heater
Mrs. J. H. Heater sold a quarter section farm south of Gmet tinger to a purchaser who is the manager of the seed house at Emmetaburg. Contract price was 102 dollars per acre.
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J. H. Heater
Gmettinger
Emmetaburg
Section Foreman Dropped Dead at Spirit Lake
Joe Slick a 58 year old Rock Island section foreman at Spirit Lake dropped dead on the right of way Monday from heart disease as the cause of death.
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Joe Slick
Rock Island
Spirit Lake
Lentz and Miss Clara Flint Marry in Emmetsburg
A simple wedding took place October 9, 1943, at 2:30 PM in the Methodist parsonage Emmetsburg. Miss Clara Flint of Ringsted, formerly Graettinger, wed Martin Lentz of Emmetsburg. Rev. Arthur Schuldt read the ring ceremony. they will reside on the groom's farm with his mother. best wishes from Graettinger friends.
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Methodist Parsonage
Emmetsburg
Clara Flint
Jens Flint
Ringsted
Graettinger
Martin Lentz
Mazel Lentz
Arthur Schuldt
Helen Flint
Clarence Lentz
Weather Bureau Parachute Lands Near Graettinger
A Weather Bureau parachute and instrument box landed in the Jorgensen farm grove southwest of Graettinger on October 20. A mechanical unit was attached to the parachute and the government pays a dollar to the finder for returning the gear. The balloon reached over 63 000 feet before bursting and the parachute drifted down, seen in trees at 1:00 pm local time, about two and a half hours after ascent. The device recorded temperature, air pressure, and moisture. Also noted is the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Overholt of Indianola, celebrated recently. the couple previously lived near Graettinger and moved about thirty years ago.
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Dale Jorgensen
Walter Jorgensen
Graettinger
U. S. Weather Bureau
Jorgensen
AEA
BS Bok
Omaha
Weather Bureau
Jorgensen Farm
J. O. Overholt
Indianola
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Overholt
C. A. Jensen
Art Bergeson
Gracttinger
John Mahan
Old Fort Defiance
Mr. Mahan
Fort Dodge
Fort Defiance
Bergeson
E. O. Bergeson
Beautiful Weather On October First Described As Ideal
A brief note describes October 1 as having ideal weather, with the word beautiful used to convey pleasant conditions and calm skies. The report emphasizes attractive autumn conditions without citing specific measurements or events.
Auction sales at Burg and McTavish farms November 2 8
Farm sales listed for November 2 and November 8 include Burg sale four young draft horses at a Ruthven area farm four miles west and three miles south plus publicity handled by Graettinger Times Graettinger State bank clerk H G McTavish auction sale near Emmoteburg features ninety five hogs two tractors plows combines with standard terms Tenavold Finns and George Freeman clerk in Cylinder State bank Times display ad notes sale details
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Kk. L
Grodland & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger Times
H. G. McTavish
Emmoteburg
Tenavold ‘& Finn
Metlonoors
George Freeman
Cylinder State Bank
Mrs E J Bradley Dies at Fort Dodge in 71st Year
Mrs E J Bradley aged 71 died at her daughter’s home in Fort Dodge on Monday October 25 after years of declining health. Funeral at St Thomas Emmetsburg followed by burial beside her husband in Graettinger Catholic Cemetery. Survived by seven children and six siblings, she spent her life in the county and was a devout Catholic. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
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EK. J. Bradley
Harvey Hanson
Fort Dodge
Foyt Funeral
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Church
Graettinger
Mary Kane
John J. Kane
Edward J. Bradley
Times
Charles Duhigg
Ray Neary
Omaha
Gene McMahon
Algona
Charles, Jr
James Duhige
Livermore
Duhigg
Des Moines
Ayrshire
Duhige
Palo Alto
McMahon
Graettinger High School
Frances Duhigg
Red Cross Home Service Contacts Listed
Service men and families may contact the Home Service Department of the Red Cross with contacts across Ayrshire Curlew Cylinder Emmetaburg Freedom Township Graettinger Mallard Ruthven West Bend and more. Ward Hamilton chairs the Home Service in Palo Alto.
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Home Service Department
Red Crogs
Ayrshire
W. RR. O'Brien
Albert Twigg
Curlew
Ralph Degnan
Cylinder
Geo. Freeman
Emmetaburg
Ward Hamilton
Arthur McDonald
J. Miller
Graettinger
Adolph Spies
Walt Hamilton
Quinten Jandan
Mallard
T. J. Conway
Mary Schwint
Ruthven
R. S. Dana
Edna ‘Oliver
West Bend
Nora Collins
P. O. Dorweiler
Palo Alto
Home Service
American Red Cross
Vincent Leduc Injured In Farm Accident Near Graettinger
Vincent Leduc a farmer east of Graettinger suffered a sad accident Tuesday evening while erecting an elevator on the Wm Leduc farm. A piece of steel penetrated his eyeball near the pupil and he was taken to Estherville for treatment by Drs Collins and Reed. The particle was removed and his eye is improving with no apparent lasting effects.
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Vincent Leduc
Graettinger
Wm. Leduc
Estherville
Dra. Collins
Reed
Mary Behryver
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Anderson Grocery Sells Dreft and Oxydol Items
The Anderson Grocery announces a sale on Dreft and Oxydol. This notice urges housewives to take advantage of the discount and stock up on these cleaning products.
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Anderson
Emmetsburg Clinches Title With 82 6 Win Over Graettinger
Simmetsburg Catholic High won the Northwest Iowa six man conference title by beating Graettinger 82 to 6 on Emmetsburg’s lit field. Graettinger opened scoring, but Emmetsburg answered with four touchdowns in the second half to seal the championship for the second straight year.
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Simmetsburg Catholic High
Lawa
Graettinger High
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Eldon Miner Sustains Broken Jaw in Football Game
Ellen Miner, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Miner, broke his jaw in three places Friday during a football game at Grover school grounds. He was taken to Motherville and then Mayo Hospital in Rochester for treatment. Graettinger friends express deep concern and wish for his speedy recovery.
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Ellen Miner
Ald
Elmer Miner
Grover School
Motherville
Mayo
Rochester
Graettinger
Sister of Mrs Paulsen Dead in Jewell Funeral Planned
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Fredericksen, sister of Mrs Paulsen, with funeral set in Jewell on Saturday. Mr and Mrs L L Paulsen will travel to Jewell Friday for the service. Survived by husband, several sons and daughters, five sisters and a brother including Mrs Paulsen of Graettinger and Mrs Larsen of Emmetsburg. Graettinger friends extend sympathy.
College football thrills and town notes from Graettinger
Slants from Capitol Hill praise college teams led by Notre Dame with Army and Navy close behind. Local social updates include Lt. Edwin Donovan visit, Texas weather chatter, reminiscences of Fort Defiance, and Graettinger family ties as arteries of town history. Readers urged to send news to Arlington, Virginia address.
Editor George Flood Dies After Illness in Emmetsburg
George Flood 45 editor of the Emmetsburg Reporter died after two hours of severe illness. He is survived by his wife Angela O'Brien, a mother, a brother James, and four sisters. Funeral at St Thomas church with interment in St Johns cemetery. The Times notes his long association with Emmetsburg.
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George Flood
Bnmetsburg
Emmetsburg
Father Flood
St John’s Cemetery
Angela O'Brien
Ayrshire
James
Osage
W. J. Fisher
West Bend
St. Mary’s Academy
University of Nebraska At
Estherville
Worthington
Ha. Emmetsbure
Times
George Plood
Emnetsburg
Ralph Andersen Joins Red Cross as Field Director
Ralph Andersen former Ringsted Dispatch editor and Iowa State College Economist chief leaves ISU to join the Red Cross as a field director in foreign service. He is in Washington DC preparing for overseas duty after army camp training and expects to be abroad by Christmas. He is the son of Postmaster A L Andersen and Mrs. Andersen of Ringsted. The Times wishes him success.
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RED Cross
Ralph Andersen
Ringsted Dispatch
Iowa State College
The
Foreign Service
Iowa State College Economist
Washington, D. C
Ralph
A. L. Andersen
Ringsted
the Times
Rebekah Delegate Attends State Convention Des Moines
Mrs. M. C. Grodland attended the state Rebekah convention in Des Moines as a delegate representing Palo Alto and three neighboring counties. The Des Moines event was very successful. While in the south she visited Corydon with Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Thoreson and family.
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M. C. Grodland
Des Moines
Palo Alto
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Home Service Representatives
America
Hodgenville
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ECH
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Rochester Hospital
Capitol Hill
Uncle Sam
Notre Dame
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Redskins
Ani Gong
New York
Cardinals
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Virginia
Helen
Edwin Donovan
Camp Lee
Donovan
Quartermaster Corps of the Army
M. Donovan
Batherville
Texas
Tom
Irogue
Stanford Raleigh
Julius Sevdy
Frank Baird
Ite
Allen Denny
Vivian Norris
Vivian
Katie
Nancy
Denny Home
Grandma
Grandpa Norris
Graattinger
Rhodes
Arlington
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