Longtime Palo Alto resident John J. Mahan 89 dies
John J. Mahan aged 89 died Tuesday morning at his Graettinger home after a prolonged decline following a March fall. Born February 4, 1854 in Kane County Illinois, he helped found Palo Alto County Irish colony in 1856. Survived by niece Mrs. Harry Godden, Algona. funeral Friday at 9:30 am Catholic church Graettinger with Rev. D. K. Hurley. interment St. John's Cemetery, Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Mahan
Grachtinger
Mr. Mahan
Mar. Mahan
Margaret
Rita Mahan
John Graettinger
George Graettinger
A. H. Thompson
W. L. O'Connor
John
Sullivan
M. Weinholzer
Kane County
Ilinois
Widward Mahan
Palo Alto
Mahans
Eilen (Mahan) Guerdet
Harry Godden
Algona
Mahan
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Riverdale
Summer Weather and Local News Update
The past week brought a real summer spell with some moisture and daytime breezes signaling fall. The corn crop races frost schedule, and favorable weather could boost yields. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fleming arrived from Washington DC for a two week stay, with their family planning to remain through the coming school year. Vernon and Curtis Fleming will be G H S seniors this year after attending Washington high school last year.
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Washington
Floyd Fleming
D. C
Fleming
Boy Run Over by Tractor on Wallingford Farm
Melvin Christian aged five died late Friday from injuries after a tractor ran over him on the Christian farm. The boy was taken to Park View clinic but did not recover. the tractor was driven by his father. Ted Susy departed for Des Moines Veterans Hospital for a check-up and possible extended stay, showing improvement but not full strength.
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Estherville Daily News
Melvin Christian
Gon
Wallingford
Christian
Park View Clinic
Veterans’ Hospital
Ted Susy
Des Moines
Ted
the Times
Red Cross Sewing Drives Help Needed Fridays
Red Cross sewing at the Red Cross rooms every Friday afternoon continues through Victory Day. Much work remains and helpers are needed each Friday afternoon to assist with ongoing tasks.
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RED Cross
Advance Tip on Corn Picker Repairs Now
An advance tip suggests checking a corn picker for needed repairs. If issues exist, now is a good time to arrange service or parts.
Salute Change in Pledge of Allegiance 1942
The Congressional Resolution of December 22, 1942 updates flag saluting etiquette. The right hand is no longer extended toward the flag during the pledge. Instead, the right hand is kept over the heart for the entire pledge and dropped to the side at its end.
Funeral Of Mrs S E Sandvig Held On Sunday
Mrs S E Sandvig 70 died Thursday before noon August 26 1943 at her home after heart trouble and influenza earlier. Funeral services at First Lutheran church Sunday afternoon with Rev Julius I Masted officiating assisted by Rev Fred Jacobsen Rev Hinderaker and Rev Thompson. Large attendance and many flowers. mission offerings given.
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E. Sandvig
First Lutheran Church
Julius I. Masted
Fred Jacobsen
Graettinger
Hinderaker
Wallingford
Thompson
Emmetsburg
Book Rental Plan At Grach Tinger School Change Noted
The school announces a simplified book rental system with flat yearly prices: Grades 1–8 at $2.00 and High School at $2.25 for the entire year. Some work-books require extra costs. Enrollment on Monday September 6 at 9:00 a.m. is requested.
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Grachtinger
Tme
Anfin Egeland Dies at 76 in Eureka Iowa
Anfin Egeland 76 of Eureka Iowa died Friday after a two year illness. He is survived by siblings including Ole Egeland of Wallingford and was living with nephew Adolph Egeland at Eureka. Funeral services were held Monday at Mahlum and Anderson chapel and Estherville Lutheran church with burial in Wallingford cemetery. Also notes a new apartment addition at Watson hall built by Fred L Adams and Peter Miller & Sons for cement work.
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Anfin Egeland
Estherville Daily News
Eureka
Ole Egeland
Wallingford
Estherville
Mr. Egeland
Adolph Egeland
Mahlum
Watson Hall
Fred L. Adams
Peter Miller & Sons
Labor Day Service Board Dedication in Graettinger
Labor Day program centers on the dedication of Graettinger's service board with a parade from the high school to the city park. Lawrence Brennan will speak before the dedication, and Mrs. E. G. George will deliver the dedication address. Veterans, Scouts, and the Graettinger band march in uniform, with ceremonies at 2 40 and speeches around 2:00 and 2:30.
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Ire Jacobsen
America
J. Heber Miller
E. S. George
Long
D. K. Hurley
Graettinger
Graetlinger
Lawrence Brennan
Service Board
E. G .George
George
Rolland George
Times
Bieman
Brennan
Echool
Labor Day memories and changing parade scenes in Graettinger
A Graettinger Labor Day reminiscence recalls B. J. D Bergeson who sent greetings until his 1942 death. A son’s letter discusses early parade logistics, with notes on a jeweler John Paulson, two-bit rides, and platforms built from beer kegs, later replaced by oil barrels. A Sunday storm brought high winds and light rain but no damage.
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B. J. D Bergeson
Graettinger
Bergeson
Emily J. Bergeson
Post
John Paulson
Martin Laughlin
Dad
Bond Drive Opens With Air Raid Signal
One day bond drive set for Thursday September 5 in Vernon Walnut and Gractinger areas. Center school and Legion Hall serve as central bonds desks from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm with nine workers on site and local township workers assigned to nearby posts. Gasoline rationing and time pressures cited as motives.
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Vernon
Walnut
Grachtinger
Olene Jacobson
Kia
Ez Ae
Center School
Walnut Township
Legion Hall
Fort
P. J. Duus
Talaad
Just Island
Highland and Ruthven
Poppy Sale Prompts National VFW Drive
The Veterans of Foreign Wars announce the annual poppy sale to aid disabled soldiers and their dependents. Held Saturday, September 4 in towns nationwide, the campaign urges generous donations for each poppy to support veterans in need.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
New Teacher Forms Labor Day Band at Graettinger
Miss Gertrude Kirby, the new instrumental music teacher, will organize a band for Labor Day. Graettinger already has a school band, but many players are young, so recruits from the old grade will assist. Kirby vows to do her best under the circumstances.
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Gertrude Kirby
Graettinger
Miss Kirby
Brief History Of The Graettinger Labor Day Events
A Graettinger Labor Day historical recap notes the first 1897 picnic at A A Wells grove west of Osgood. Reporters confirm early organizors and Gruettinger residents connected to the farmers institute traveled by horse and buggy to the Wells site.
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Ohe ‘Times
Graettinger
E. S. George
A. A. Wells Grove
Osgood
Gruettinger
Armers’ Institute
Wells Place
Ipgt Fox O Wienio
Ona Mambey
Graettinger Labor Day Celebration Planned for Sept 6 1943
The 46th annual Labor Day program in Graettinger includes a 11:30 a.m. chicken dinner at the Methodist Church, a 1:30 p.m. show at Hawkeye Theatre, and a 2:00 p.m. civic address by Lawrence D. Brennan. A 2:30 unveiling of a Service Book follows, then events proceed through 8:00 p.m. with parades, horse shows, free acts, dances, and band music. The women may serve dinner if feasible. details announced by marshal M. O. Grodland.
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Methodist Church
Hawkeye Theatre
Lawrence D. Brennan
Mitchell
Jackson's
Tile Factory Grounds
Leistad
Legion Hall
Watson Hall
M. O. Grodland
Graettinger
Bon Akamnthan wisanlaZi
Graettinger Fair Week Schedule Preview
The program includes a parade at 1 45 with ex service men Scouts and children, a service board dedication at 2 00 led by Mrs E S George, a patriotic address by Lawrence D Brennan, a free act by Roberts Co and kitten ball games at 3 00. Mitchells Midgets vs Jacksons Merchants, a 4 00 parade and horse show at Graettinger Tile grounds, eight prize classes, free acts at 5 00 and 8 30, continuous film What's Ruzzin Cousin? at Hawkeye, dances at Legion and Watson halls, rides, pony show, Graettinger hand music, limited street concessions, and M C Grodland as marshal. Public invited.
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Eny
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
E. 5. George
George
Lawrence D. Brennan
Emmetsburg
Brennan
Roberts & Co
Mitchell
Fallon
Jack Jackson
Arason
Robbins Avenue
Graettinger Tile Factory
Teistad
Hawkeye
Legion Hall
Watson Hall
Henry Lammers
Graettinger
M. C. Grodland
Labor Day Picnics Through Graettinger to Modern Celebrations
The Labor Day gatherings began as rustic picnics at Wells farm with free watermelons and apples for locals, later moving to Graettinger and eventually becoming a major regional event in northwest Iowa. The history notes a wartime backdrop, a 12 year old antiques display, and the annual Old Settlers Reunion started in 1945 by Mrs. George, with plans to continue.
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Wells Farm
Graettinger
The
Times
Northwest
Towa
George
Change in Mass Hours at Catholic Church
A Catholic church will adjust Mass times next Sunday with services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The change affects the parish schedule and informs worshippers to plan accordingly.
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S.E. Sandvig
Lost Island
Lower Manhattan
George Washington
Sub-Treasury
G. Washington
Belgium
Bond Drive
Defense Corps
Wells’ Osgood Farm
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