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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1942

Page

4

Many Weddings Of Well Known Young People

Local society notes recount several weddings among prominent families. Rasmussen Rustad pair wed at Lakes Field Minnesota Tuesday evening and plan a later reception. Moore Garber couple married October 4 at Bethany Missouri Methodist church with traditional single ring rite. Kelly Donovan pair united in marriage October 28 1942 at Assumption Bremersburg with family attendance and reception. The Times extends congratulations and notes future military calls for a groom.

Stephanti Drain Tayy Graettinger Bih State Teachers College Woodairs University of Colorado At Joulder Uring Iowa Zearing High School Zearing Chicago Moore Aves Kelly—Donovan Lloyd Kelly Ani Frank Kelly Marble Rock Irene Rozella Donovan Leo J. Donovan Assumption Church Bremersburg Wm. F. Mason Urban Kelly Green Catheryn Donovan Tath Mirzs Frances Kelly Jack Ryan Miss Kelly Megan Ihe Misa Lots Lovig Emmetabure Mrs. Kelly

Sorensen Buys Graettinger Residence From Nelsons

Karl Sorensen of the Ruthven vicinity has purchased the Mrs Tiger Nelson residence and acreage in Graettinger just north of the Catholic church property. The Sorensens will make Graettinger their home but may not move for several months. Mrs Gradland Graettinger served as vacant delegate to the state Rebekah assembly in Davenport representing her district. She attended a four day session and returned home a week ago Friday.

Karl Sorensen Ruthven Tiger Nelson Graettinger Mygs. Sorensen

Halloween dance at Watson hall in Graettinger

A hallowe en dance will be held at Watson hall Graettinger Friday evening with music by Rogers Night Club orchestra. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Ballots for soldiers leaving for war available at the county auditor's office in Emmetsburg.

Auditor's Office Emmetsburg

Town Property Farm At Auction Sale November 14

The estate of Graettinger resident Crouettinger sells 4 residences in Graettinger, stock in Graettinger Opera House, Farmers Creamery Co., and Graettinger Telephone Co, plus two 80 acre land tracts one mile north and west of Graettinger. Auctioneer Grodland & Reeves. administration by John Graetlinger. Graettinger State Bank represented. Sale starts Saturday at 2 o clock. proceeds to settle estate.

Crouettinger Wellon Oelays Graettinger Graettinger Opera House Ca. Farmers Creamery Co Graetlinger Telephone Co Brown John Graetlinger Grodland & Reeves Gwuctioneers Graetlinger State Bank Elek

Voters urged to protect road bond funds in Iowa

Iowa voters face a November 8 referendum to require that gasoline and motor vehicle taxes be used only for highway administration maintenance and construction and for financing highway bonds. The measure aims to shield road revenues from diversions during wartime restrictions and prevent broader property tax hikes to cover bond payments.

Iowa

Viggo Jacobsen's Son Served Aboard Lexington Crew

Viggo Jacobsen of Lake Benton Minnesota notes his son served on the U S S Lexington aircraft carrier in the Cheral sea battle. He escaped with slight burns and later returned home on leave before resuming duty with the Pacific fleet.

Viggo Jacobsen Lake Benton Minnesota Ties

Left for the West as Bob Jackson Goes West Coast Job

Bob Jackson of Rodman left Gruettinger Monday for the west coast to join a ship building company. He had a successful business in Rodman but is moving for the duration to take the new position.

West Bob Jackson Af Rolman Gruettinger West Coast Jackson Rodman

John King Very Ill With Pneumonia

John King son of Mr and Mrs Frank King is very ill with pneumonia at home A nurse is in charge Local friends hope for early improvement in his condition

John King Frank King

Special police to patrol Graettinger Halloween night

Mayor E S George warns residents warning that special police will be on duty in Graettinger on Halloween. Property damage will be severely punished as measures are taken during wartime.

Graettinger Hallowe'en E. S. George

Walnut township urges early voting to ease counting

Election officials urge voters to cast ballots early to reduce the workload on election night as the big counting task ends at daybreak the following morning.

Walnut Township

Mulroney Declares Candidacy for State Representative

Nevada farmer Leo J. Mulroney, long active in Palo Alto county politics, campaigns for State Representative to fill the Keeney vacancy. He urges economy, opposes new state income tax, criticizes conservation fund use and primary road funding shifts, and promises to meet voters across the county.

Emmetsburg Democraty Feedt Mulroney Nevius Lownship Democratic County Central Committees Palo Alto Palo Alito County George Keeney Mallard Mulroney Democratic Central Deuine Crak Memder Hedman Mulroney Iis Conservation Commission Iowa Canciclle Mulroney

Peterson Declares Democratic Bid for 4th District Supervisor

Gracttinger Iowa voters are urged to support Ll am Peterson as Democratic candidate for the 4th district supervisor. He pledges to fulfill duties efficiently if elected and asks for votes in the upcoming election.

Mrs Manl Hampson Enters University Hospital

Mrs Manl Hampson went to Iowa City yesterday to enter the University hospital for a checkup. Early in July she underwent a serious surgical operation and the past few weeks has been in failing health. Friends hope for her early and complete recovery.

Iowa City Hospital

Hon E J Breen To Speak In Gradlinger October 31

Hon E J Breen of Piet Dodge democratic candidate for congress in this district will give a short address in Gradlinger Saturday evening October 31. He will speak from a loud speaker and address Marmetsburg at nine o clock. Breen is a noted attorney and former state senator from the district. He is married to Elizabeth Loomis of Fort Dodge with three children Alan 18 Diane 14 and Brad 4.

He Tlon Eek Breen Piet Dodge Gradlinger Will Dallce Wight Ofelock Breen Marmetsburg Ofelock Conet Mstherville Kart Dodo Aly, Breen Wso Tiorkeye I. d. Mitchell Grauttineyer Venus Graettine Ger Cinpress Congress Ed Breen Attornes Flaer

Notch Young Bros Studio Seeks Photo Orders

Notch The Young Bros studio of Mather Sie requests notification regarding wishes about ordering photographs. If requests are mailed soon a representative will call here.

NOTCH Young Bros Mather Sie Unit Toval Graettinner Vane Weeks Gre

Mrs. Foster Plans Winter in Phoenix with Daughter

Mrs. W. C. Foster will leave for Phoenix Arizona in early November to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs. Simis and family. Mrs. A. J. Johnson also plans to drive to the coast in early November.

Phoenix W. C. Foster Arizona Simis A. J. Johnson Eary

Community Club Hears War Talk At Dinner Meeting

The October meeting of the Criedtinger Community Club in Graettinger featured a 6.30 dinner served by the Lagoon Auxiliary in the American Legion hall. About fifty business people attended as guests included Charles Young U S N home from the Solomon Islands battle, Dick Rasmussen in Massachusetts training, Md McNally Harold Barringer and Henry Willingham of the county draft board, and Attorney James W Fay Emmetsburg. Max Faumpgaertner presided, with short talks by guests and a patriotic address from Fay. Young described the Solomon action and the ship downing, reaching Guadalcanal shores ten miles away. Rasmussen, home on furlough, is in training in Massachusetts. A business session followed the program.

Criedtinger Community Club Lagoon Charles Young Solomon Battles Dick Rasmunson U. 8 Massachusetts MD McNally Harold Barringer Henry Willingham Ami James W. Fay Emmersburg She Mess Attorney Fay Solomon Guadalcanal Dick Rasmussen Graettinger Ile

Gilchrist and Son Visit Under Political Pressure

Congressman Gilchrist and his son, from Laurens, were in Graettinger and Ostey en route to Mastedville for a Republican meeting. The Times notes a pleasant visit as election day approaches. Gilchrist, accompanied by Attorney F C Gilchrist, looked hearty and discussed political matters after the election.

Conerasan Gilchrist Washington Sen F.C. Gilchrist Laurens Gruettinger the Times Congressmin Congress Eleetion Mir Graetting

Winter coal ad warns of approaching season

The Guomersdin Co advertises an October 29 date to urge buyers to stock up on coal for winter. The message stresses preparedness and emphasizes buying now before cold weather.

Guomersdin Co

Bergeson Dies in Sioux City. Funeral Friday

B J Bergeson prominent business man and former resident of this community died Wednesday morning in Sioux City. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the First Lutheran Church in Lions City. The Hiweston family left Here in MOT sind Mrs Bergeson soon after and established the Mil Westhive Brook Commission. This is one of the leading business establishments of the middle west. Friends extend sympathy to the family. obituary notice to appear next week in the Times.

Ob Bergeson Paresedl Siousx City den Oelack Lions City Mot Sind Bergeson Mil. Westhive Brook Commission Cong Sioux Ci Middle West

Lutefisk Supper At First Lutheran Friday November 6

The community marks the annual Lutefisk supper at First Lutheran Church Graettinger on Friday November 6. The event gathers Norwegians and other nationalities to share lutefisk and Norway dishes, continuing a long local tradition and inviting broad participation.

Patient at Veterans Hospital Sent to Heinz Center

The text describes a patient from Des Moines in a veterans hospital and his son moved to a Heinz hospital in Chicago. Acknowledges ongoing care and hopes for early improvement and eventual recovery.

Weinz Hospital Tammers Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Heinz Hospital For Veterans Chenge Liaanymers May Hammons Ane

Town and Country Alumni Take Field in 6-0 Sunday Bout

The Town Alumni and Country Alumni football teams met at the high school field on Sunday afternoon in hot pleasant weather. Attendance was solid and receipts were donated to the USC fund. The game was well played and very interesting.

USC Fund

Mrs Norman Petersen Dies in Los Angeles

Mrs Norman Petersen of Los Angeles died Tuesday morning after a long illness linked to a prior auto crash. She was a former Mary Nolan of Estherville and was married to a Gruettinger son. Funeral Friday with husband, eight month old daughter, and Petersen mother-in-law Mrs Nolan of Estherville to attend.

Norman Petersen Los Angales Mary Nolan Motherville P. G. Petersen Gruettinger

Light voter turnout eyed in Graettinger election race

Graettinger residents show heightened interest in the supervisorial and county races with three way contest for supervisor Roy Peterson Democrat George Shurer Republican and incumbent Jo M Robinson Independent. Other races include representative Tac Mulroney Democrat and Glenna Career Republican. Red Cross rooms open at Our Own Hardware for sewing and knitting as volunteers prepare for county work.

Graettinger United States Roy T. Peterson George Shurer Jo M. Robinson Office of Tac Mulroney Glenna Carever Counyess George A. Wilesop Nelson Wraschel Ponverners Mr. Hickelaepers Codie Rapids Walhta Dleat Vettire Cary RED Cross Reel Cross Maneseobson

Drive for Old Keys Drives Graettinger Club Collection

Graettinger Woman's clubs sponsor a drive for old keys with a drop box in the post office for keys. Many keys are made of metal now in demand for war use. Boxes will be placed at the post office this week. People are urged to look up and drop off their old keys.

Graettinger Woman's

Trail Ride Sunday At Defiance Park To Lead Riders Club

Defiance Park hosts a Sunday ride organized by the lead riders club inviting participants from Minnesets and nearby areas. The event begins at noon at Shelter House, with a seven mile loop noted as a pleasant weeded trail through local scenery. Adelaide Niebols, secretary, coordinates attendees and details.

Cho Hawkeye Lead Riders Club Vno Jews Seathertt Minnesets IL Defiance Shelter House St. Defiance Park Adelaide Niebols Swcretary

Rustad Sale Set for November 9 Near Wallingford

Rustad conducts a closing sale Monday November 9 at the location two miles east and one mile south of Wallingford. The sale features household goods and farm items as announced by the Rustad estate.

Rustad Wallingford Selie

Sugar stamp weight set for November to December period

Sugar stamp No 9 for the period November 1 to December 15 inclusive will have a weight value of three pounds. Applications for November and December sugar allotments by institutional and industrial users should be filed after October 20 and not later than November 5.

Sam Watson Injured in Corn Picker Accident

Sam Watson suffered serious hand injuries when his right hand was caught in a corn picker. He was alone for over thirty minutes before being found and rushed to Winnemulsburg Hospital. Doctors expect loss of the little finger and two adjacent fingers. Friends express sympathy for his misfortune.

Sam Watson Winmelsburs Hospital

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Cupid Town Property Lexington Crew Leo J. Mulroney Nevada Farmer OY T. Peterson Gracttinger, Iowa E. J. Breen Community Club Solomons B. J. Bergeson Sioux City Graettin Griwel- Hager Los Angeles Palo Alto Hospital
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