Joe Grady On Duty At Atlantic Parley
In a wartime letter from Newfourntland dated September 21 1941 Joe Grady describes duty at a naval base. He details arrivals of Roosevelt and Churchill aboard ships, meetings with British sailors, and the sinking of the Bismarck. He notes 18 softball teams, mail deliveries by destroyers, and a growing naval base project costing twenty million dollars.
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Newport
R. L
Augusta
President Roosevelt
Churchill
Winston Churchill
Prince of Wales
England
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Washington
Greex
Iceland
Atlantic
Here
Tealand
U. S
Atlantic Ocean
Hit And Run Drivers The End Of A Highway Criminal
The piece profiles the hit and run murderer and the hunt to capture him. It praises specialized detective work and mentions how science helps trap criminals, noting the vast danger they pose and highlighting notable cases as seen in The American Weekly bundled with the Chicago Herald America.
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American Weekly
Chicago Herald-Americay
Parking Advice For Robbins Avenue Drivers
The notice urges car owners not to lock engines when double parking on Robbins Avenue on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Police officers assist drivers by maneuvering around double parked cars to back out from the curb and create curb openings for others.
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Robbins Avenue
Win Lammers Loses Finger in Corn Picker Accident
Win Lammers suffered a severe injury Tuesday evening when his left hand was caught in the rolls of a four corn picker. The little finger is to be amputated, and the back of the hand is bruised and scraped to the bone. The accident underscores how common such injuries are during corn picking season.
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Lammers
Red Cross Sewing Drive Deadline Near November First
Those helping with Red Cross sewing are asked to finish all garments and deliver them by November 1. Please leave completed work with Mrs. Ilene Jacobson or Margaret Lancaster.
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RED Cross
Ilene Jacobson
Margaret Lancaster
Lighted field as drawing card for Graettinger
Raymond Suss reports Graettinger Merchants propose installing field lights to boost night kittenball games. The group will cover half the cost if the community and school raise the other half, aiming to attract rural trade and benefit the school. Community members are urged to cooperate.
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Raymond Suss
Graettinger Merchants
Tughs
Graettinger
Legion Hall
Gruettinger
Macrchants
Grachtinger
Boy Born to Mr and Mrs James Currans
A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Currans on Friday October 4. The Times extends best wishes to the happy parents.
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Irs
James Currans
the Times
Proclaims Saturday As Poppy Day In Graettinger
Graettinger Iowa proclaims November 29 1941 as Veterans of Foreign Wars Buddy Poppy Day. Post No 2295 VFW urges residents to support the sale for humanitarian veteran care and child welfare. Proclamation notes Buddy Poppies as official memorial flower and patriotic civic duty.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
The
United States
Graettinger
Iowa
Miss Alice Mills Weds Red Oak Soldier at Maryville
Miss Alice Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Mills Graettinger Iowa married Mr Harry Ploghoft gen of Mr and Mrs David T Jones Red Oak Iowa in Maryville Missouri Tuesday October 21 The groom serves in Uncle Sam's army at Camp Claiborne and the couple will begin housekeeping after his return The bride is a Graettinger high school graduate and former bakery worker The Times extends congratulations and best wishes for a happy life together
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Harry Ploghoft
David T. Jones
Red Oak
Iowa
Alice Mills
A. H. Mills
Graettinger
Maryville
Missouri
Sam
Camp Claibourne
Graettinger High School
Ret Oak
Claibourne
Lowell Larson Arrives Home On Furlough
Lowell Larson returned from the navy for a visit with his parents early this week. He has led the navy for over a year, serving on the destroyer Smith near Pearl Harbor. He prefers destroyers to larger ships and enjoys navy life, though he does not much favor Honolulu or the heavy Japanese presence reported in business in the area. He does not expect immediate war with Japan, though tensions could rise depending on the new government’s actions. He is described as healthy, rugged, and a fine appearing sailor.
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Lowell Larson
Sheavy
Navy
Lowell
Smith
Pearl Harbor
Arger
Honolulu
Japan
Ten Nights In A Bar Room at Methodist Church
The temperance drama Ten Nights in a Barroom in talking picture form comes to the Methodist church Tuesday evening November 4 at 7 30 oclock. The Iowa Ant Saloon League chose the film to relay temperance messages to all ages with a brief after talk by Rev. C C McCaw of Des Moines. Admission is free with an offering for the League temperance campaign in Iowa. The movie is sponsored by St Pauls Lutheran and the Methodist church.
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Iowa Ant Saloon League
C. C. McCaw
Des Moings
League
Towa
S J. Paul's Lutheran Church
Methodist Church
Slight Auto Accident Near Graettinger Involves Four People
Mr and Mrs Sam Gilbaugh and a Minneapolis neighbor lady were in a minor crash east of Graettinger Saturday night on the way here. The car left the road into a ditch but sustained no damage and no injuries were reported. The accompanying woman complained of a stiff neck and underwent two X rays to check for injury.
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Sam Gilbaugh
Minneapolis
Graettinger
Fire Alarm Etiquette In Graettinger Parking Cars
During a fire alarm in Graettinger drivers are asked to remain with parked cars and not move them until the fire truck has passed to avoid confusion and possible accidents that could involve the emergency vehicle.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Routs St Mary's 21 to 0 in Friday clash
Graettinger crushed St. Marys 21 to 0 after a shaky start as the G H football squad settled into the game. Early miscues put Graettinger on defense near their goal line, but a goal line stand and strong defense kept St. Marys scoreless. Graettinger moved into the lead by halftime and carried the momentum to the final whistle.
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Graettinger
St. Mary’s
Trish
G. H
St. Mary's
Emimeraburg
Sehiool
O. Graettinger
Carrier Pigeon Finds Home At Duns Farm
A tame carrier pigeon resides at Earnest Duns place in Craptinger cared for by Henry Duns. The bird wears a numbered leg band and has a slip of paper on the other leg that may hold a message, potentially revealed only by a chemical bath. The pigeon is from Milwaukee.
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Earnest Duns
Craptinger
Henry Duns
Milwaukee
Palo Alto Men Report for Service in November
The following Palo Alto men will report for military service November 6 Kenneth Clifford Emmetsburg Elsworth Spencer West Bend Forrest Hagedorn Ruthven and Daniel Ainge West Bend The four alternates are Vincent Conlan Emmetsburg Delbert Adams Emmetsburg Thomas Henderson Mallard and Harvey M Anderson Graettinger
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Palo Alto
Kenneth Clifford
Emmetsburg
Elsworth Spencer
West Bend
Forrest Hagedorn
Ruthven
Daniel Ainge
Vincent Conlan
Delbert Adams
Thomas Henderson
Mallard
Harvey M. Anderson
Graettinger
West Coast trip through Sierra Nevada and ranch visit
Yurbank resident writes from California describing a 300 mile round trip with neighbor family, rain and seven car accidents including a large bus. Snow on peaks on return, visits Cot ton ranch with grapes and cotton, raisins produced, oil field activity seen, plan to drill a well on Mr Groep org's land.
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Lakersflell
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Bakersfield
Heling
Graettinger Market Report October 30 1941 Summary
Graettinger market report for Thursday October 30 1941 shows oats at 80c for No 2, salt beans at 133 per hundred, bees brand butter at 39c, heavy hens 4-5 lbs at 10c, and heavy hens 5 lbs and over at 13c. Trade details are partial and suffix fragments appear as read.
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Graettinger
Cori
Methodist Ladies Art Society Bazaar Dinner Tonight Next Thursday
The Methodist ladies art society announces its annual bazaar featuring a roast chicken supper with all the trimmings at the church dining room. Serving begins at the stated time and continues until all are served, with an invitation extended to the public. Various articles will be on sale.
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Methodist Ladies’ Art Society
Heidecker Wins District Husking Contest at Mallard
Earnest Heidecker won the district carn husking contest held in Mallard on Monday. The day opened with a forenoon parade and featured four speaking programs after the contest with speeches by Secretary Thornburg, Senator Blue, and Representative G H Keeney. Several Greatlinger residents attended the event and program.
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Heidecker
Earnest Heidecker
Mallard
Secretary Thornburg
Blue
G. H. Keeney
Givin
Graettinger
Mrs J Johnson Passes Away In Montana
Mrs J Johnson died in Sidney Montana on Thursday October 23 after years of declining health. She leaves a husband four daughters and three sons plus four brothers and three sisters. Born Mary Thompson in Graettinger she later moved with her family to Kenmare North Dakota in 1900. Old friends in Graettinger extend sympathy to the family.
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Jake Johnson
Alfred Thompson
Sidney
Montana
Graettinger
Carl G.thompsen
Kenmare
North Dakota
Extra Workers Needed for Red Cross in Roll Call
Palo Alto County Red Cross Chapter calls for more volunteers as the nation expands defense era services. Slenny Willingham urges all who can help join Volunteer Special Services, covering production, home service, relief work, and administration. Membership funds support activities, but volunteer effort is essential.
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Red Cross
National Defense
Slenny Willingham
Roll Call
Palo Alto County
Rel Cross
Willingham
Led Cross
Emmetsburg Man Dies After Fall at Mayo Hospital
Charles W. Storck a 47 year old Emmetsburg automobile dealer was injured by a fall from basement steps and died at Mayo Hospital Rochester Tuesday evening. He suffered a severe skull fracture and was moved from Emmetsburg hospital to Rochester where he passed away. Survived by his widow three sons and a daughter.
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Charles W. Storck
Zymersburg
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Emmetsburg
Death of Jack Harrison in Bimmersburg suicide
Harrigan 26, clerk at Nelson grocery and meat market, shot himself Thursday fatal self harm. Ill health depn derangement cited. Survived by widow and 18 month old son. All Saints Day masses scheduled Saturday at Catholic Church at seven and nine o clock.
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Back Harrigan
Nelson
Bimmersburg
Havelock Faces Graettinger For Northwest Town Title
The six man football title game unfolds Friday as undefeated Havelock and Graettinger meet in a clash likely decided by execution and breaks. Both teams match in size and skill, with past results showing close, momentum swung by interceptions, blocked punts, or fumbles. A large Graettinger crowd is expected as fans rally for a hardnosed, hands up defense.
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Havelock
Craettinger
St. Mary’s
Graetstinger
Graettinger
Poppy Day Sale For Veterans In Palo Alto County
Saturday November 7 marks Poppy Day with 1k poppies sold by the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Palo Alto County. Proceeds support disabled veterans and the poppies are made by disabled veterans, with the palette generous to all veterans.
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Palo Alto
Augustine Couple Leaves for Burlington Home
Mrs. Augustine departed for Burlington last evening to establish their future residence while her husband had left for Burlington weeks earlier. Graettinger friends extend best wishes to the couple as they begin their new location.
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Mrs. Augustine
Burlington
Graettinger
Wikerts Vacation Visit from California
Mr and Mrs Marvin Wikert of Tustin California left Friday for a visit lasting several weeks with relatives and friends in the state They have resided in California for several years and express their fondness for the West.
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Marvin Wikert
Tustin
California
Wikerts
West
First killing frost and cool spell sweep area
The region endured a cool spell with no snow today after a first killing frost yesterday morning. Reports indicated snow flukes at Spirit Lake, with conditions persisting into Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Spirit Lake
Legion Dance and Chicken Supper Set for Armistice Night
The American Legion plans its annual dance at the Legion hall on Armistice night Tuesday November 11. That same evening the Auxiliary will serve their yearly chicken supper. Full details to follow next week.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
Halloween Masquerade Dance at Watson Hall
Friday night at Watson Hall Graettinger features a Halloween masquerade on the dial with good music and prizes for the four best masked dancers. All invited to attend this community event.
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A-hallowe
Watson Hall
Burton Garber Embraces Army Life at Hamilton Field
Burton Garber, a First Class private and acting sergeant stationed at Hamilton Field California, praises army life saying the cats are A No. 1 and the quarters are splendid.
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S Burton Garber
Burton Garber
Hamilton Field
California
Army Life
Lutefisk Supper Planned by Lutheran Ladies Aid
The First Lutheran Ladies Aid announces their annual lutefisk supper to be held Friday November 21. Details to be published in Watch the Times.
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First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
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Joe Grady
Atlantic Parley
United States Navy
Kitten Ball League
Waa
Duns Farm Place
West Coast
Yurbank, Calif
J. Johnson
Jack Harrison
Northwest Lawn Football Conference
Graettinger-Havelock
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