Vacation Time In The Rockies And Redwoods
A travel installment recounts a trip from Graettinger to the northwest and southwest. It covers Washington's early history, exploration by Gray, Lewis and Clark, state formation, resources, forests, and mountains with Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Redwoods
Vivian Sullivan
Washington
Unite States
Gray
Columbia
Columbia River
United States
Lewis & Clark
Snake River
Pacific
Oregon
Union
Mt. Rainier
Mt. Baker
Mt. St. Helena
Puget
Music Recital Tonight at Catholic Church Basement Dining Room
A joint recital featuring violinist Donald Bartleman and soprano Miss Charlotte Reinke will be held this Thursday evening in the church basement dining room. Tickets have been on sale for the past week and the program starts at 8 p.m.
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Donald Bartleman
Charlotte Reinke
Beautiful Dahlias Presented To Times Office
Martin Myhre delivered a bouquet of colored dahlias to the Times office on Tuesday. They were picked September 5 and featured several colors, described as genuinely beautiful.
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Martin Myhre
Times ‘Office
Second World War Begins With German Aggression
The article notes a Friday start to World War II with Germany attacking Poland and Britain and France declaring war. Roosevelt embargoes arms shipments while reports indicate heavy fighting, submarine activity, and censorship. observers forecast a short war but warn it may last longer.
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Germany
Poland
England
France
Roosevelt
Athenia
Western Front
Europe
America
Hitler
Graettinger Market Report September 7 1939 Prices
Market bulletin from Graettinger dated Thursday September 7 1939 lists corn at 50 cents and eggs at 10 to 16 cents for No 2 eggs, butter at 28 to 28 6, heavy hams and leghorn items priced per 4 to 5 pounds.
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Graettinger
Kitten Ball Games Planned Sunday at Graettinger Diamonds
Kitten ball players from east of Graettinger meet Wallingford on the Graettinger diamond this Sunday afternoon. West Graettinger teams play the Junior Farm Bureau squad at Lost Island diamond. Public interest in kitten ball revived after Labor Day east versus west game.
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East of Graettinger
Wallingford
Graettinger
West of Graettinger
Farm Bureau
Lost Island
Fang
Last Call Ad for Free Oil in Our Own Hardware
A brief notice urges readers that the free oil offer is the final appearance of the Our Own Hardware advertisement in this week's Times and directs readers to see the ad for complete particulars.
Harold Wikert and Orpha Gage Married Friday
Harold Wikert and Orpha Gage wed on September 1, 1989 at two in Graettinger. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev. Wm. G. Bohi officiating. A sister sang It Love You Truly as guests celebrated with light refreshments and best wishes for a long, happy life together.
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Harold Wikert
H. A Wikert
Grant
Wm. G. Bohi
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gruettinger
Misa Elva Gage
Margaret Goldeberry
Gruver
Garland Gage
Mrs. Wikert
Bennett Thopenon and Hamiltons Return From Canada Trip
Mr and Mrs Bennett Thopenon and Mr and Mrs Wayne Hamilton returned Saturday night from a trip to northern Minnesota and southern Canada. They visited Duluth and Légh Lake, then stayed briefly at a lake in Canadian territory opposite International Falls. They report a most enjoyable vacation.
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Canada
Bennett Thopenon
Wayne Hamilton
Minnesota
Duluth
Légh Lake
Canadian
International Falls
Graettinger Man Vacationing In French Capital
Dr. and Mrs. Norman Osher of New York City are in Paris on a vacation trip begun three weeks ago. No word has come since the war began between Germany and France. A Graettinger relative, Mrs H N Qaher, is a sister of Mrs A H Henninggan, and local relatives are worried.
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D. E. McCarty
Grasttinger
Nan
New York City
Vivian Sullivan
Groettinger Times
Graettinger
Northwest
Far West
Great Southwest
Norman Osher
Paris
France
Germany
Kraschel And Peisen Plead For Just Laws
A well attended City Park program featured Dean W. Peisen of Hardin county urging government reorganization and constitutional reading amid World War I themes. Former Governor Nelson G. Kraschel praised Peisen, noted Des Moines work, and urged Northwest Iowa celebrations continue.
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Col
Ben F. Reeves
Dean W. Peisen
Hardin County
Peisen
Iowa
Kraachel
Wilson
America
United States
Peigen
Nelson G. Kraschel
Kraschel
Hawkeye
Krascel
Des Moines
Person
Graettinger
Hilmer Larsen Wins Ribbons at Iowa State Fair H
East of Wallingford Hilmer Larsen carried off many ribbons for his milking Shorthorn herd at the Iowa State Fair. Fifteen herds competed as Larsen’s cattle ranked first on aged bull and earned top or near top placements across aged bull to yearling herd events, marking an impressive first showing.
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Hilmer Larsen
Wallingford
Mr. Laarsen
Price Surge on Sugar Flour and Lard Penetrates Markets
A strong week demand drives sharp price rises for sugar flour and lard with sugar up about one dollar per hundredweight from a week ago and flour sacks rising roughly forty cents. Mills report no new orders as lard remains scarce, while butter and eggs also climb amid rising living costs.
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East
George Chaffee Active at Labor Day Celebration
George Chaffee, 88, Ruthven land man and post, attended the Labor Day celebration in Grachtinger Monday. The Times editor enjoyed a visit with him and expressed hope he would visit the city again soon.
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George ‘Chiffee
George Chaffee
Ruthven
Post
Grachtinger
Chaffee
Times
Regional Institute to convene teachers at Spencer
The Regional Institute for teachers of Dickinnon Emmet Clay and Palo Alto counties will be held at Spencer on Friday September 22. The event gathers high school elementary and rural teachers to discuss curriculum and teaching methods.
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Regional Institute
Maperin
Tandente
Dickinnon
Emmet,Clay
Palo
Alto Countica
Spencer
Swede Outsmarts Irish and Hebrew Foes in Boxing Display
Arne Anderson of Sweden, a swift young boxer, defeated Frankie Parker of Seattle in three rounds at the Gracttinger Punch Bowl Labor Day night. Referee stopped the bout after Parker could not counter the Swede’s speed and a neck injury was alleged. The card also featured a canceled main event and a semi final between Bob Jackson and Eddie White, both ends in a mixed finish as fans cheered wildly for the exhibition.
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Arne Anderson
Sweden
Frankie Parker
Seattle
Jack Phillips
Barney Hassel
Johnnie Goodson
Goodson
Arne Antlerson
Harney
Barney
Bob Jackson
Eddie White
Milford
Amateur Artists Stole Purse Re turned Contents
Mrs J Kaserman lost her purse on Labor Day from the seat of an automobile while watching a free act. The purse and most contents were found the next day in the John Drew garden behind Watson hall, except for glasses and some keys found Tuesday during ride dismantling. About three to five dollars were missing.
King Family Visited In North Dakota
Mr and Mrs Frank King and sons Jamea and John visited Bismark North Dakota that week They have a sister there They also saw their old home site near Graettinger now deserted Only one of five buildings remains and quarter sections sell for about 1000 dollars—far less than the house or barn on the former place The Kings were surprised by the change in the region
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Frank King
Jamea
John
Bismark
North Dakota
King
Graettinger
Nozde
Livestock Auction Totals 370 Head September 18
Adolph Spies announces a closing out sale at Rodman on Monday September 18 featuring 370 head of live stock and a large machinery list. Auctioneers are Grodland and Reeves and Jenawol and Salven with Iowa Trust and Savings Bank as clerk. Sale starts at one o clock sharp.
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Adolph Spies
Rodman
Europe
Grodland & Reeves and
Jenawol & Salven
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Frank Ahrens Dies At 68 In Estherville Hospital
Frank Ahrens 68 died this morning in Estherville hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday afternoon at 2:80 in the M. E. Church in this city with burial to follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Frank Ahrens
Estherville Hospital
Ahrens Funeral Services Set At M E Church
Mr Ahrena who lived in Graettinger with his wife after supervising the sewerage project died after a perforated stomach ulcer operation. Funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 PM conducted by Rev Wm G Bohi at the M E church. The note mentions sympathy from friends. Weather and crop notes follow with a heat wave and late corn prospects in Iowa.
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Ahrena
Wm. G. Bohi
M. E
Ahrens
Graettinger
Iowa
Fishing Party Returns From Leech Lake Trip
Ed Herke and son Edwin and William McConnell recently returned from a Leech Lake Minnesota fishing trip reporting wonderful angling success. Mr and Mrs Bennett Thoreg on and Mr and Mrs Wayne Hamilton of Graettinger spent time at the lake and enjoyed the outing.
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Ed Herke
Edwin
McConnell
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Funny Tribe
Bennett Thoregon
Wayne Hamilton
Graettinger
Hawkeye Theater Lineup for September Showings
The Hawkeye Theater announces a September schedule featuring Hell's Kitchen with Lindsay and Ronald Reagan on Sept 8-9, Young Mr Lincoln with Henry Fonda and Alice Brady on Sept 10-11, It Could Happen to You with Gloria Stuart on Sept 12-13, The Girl and the Gambler, On Borrowed Time with Lionel Barrymore, Cedric Hardwicke and Una Merkel on Sept 15-16.
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MR. Lincoln
Henry Fonda
Alice Brady
Marjoria Weaver
Gloria Stuart
Stuart Erwin
Girl and the Gambler
Holt
Leo Carrillo
Steffian
Bent
Lionel Barrymore
Sir Cedric ‘Hardwicke
Una Merkel
Labor Day Night Crowd Sets New Town Attendance Record
Gruettinger’s ideal weather helped the 42nd Labor Day celebration reach a record night crowd estimated at 12,000. The day passed without accidents as police and outside peace officers maintained order until 5 a.m. A kitten ball game between local creameries opened the festivities, followed by performances from Gruettinger school bands.
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Gruettinger
Montgomery
McCaffrey
Grachtinger School
Farmers Creamery Co
Contested game extends into extras with late winner
A fall contest stretched into three extra innings before a decisive score ended the tie. The lingering suspense carried into continued coverage on page four.
Bergeson Telegram Sends Labor Day Greetings to Graettinger
Telegram from B J Bergeson of Sioux City extends Labor Day greetings to Graettinger celebrations and speakers. Bergeson was a charter member of the Labor Day organization and fondly remembers Graettinger, a sentiment shared by all the Bergersons toward their old hometown.
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B.J. Bergeson
Sioux City
Griettinger
Mergeson
Graettinger
Bergerons
Mrs Mahon Recovering After Illness
Mrs J P Mahan is recovering nicely from a serious illness and plans to spend time with her daughter Mrs Jenkins in See City. Graettinger friends are pleased to learn of her recovery and expect her to be about again soon.
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Mahon
J. P. Mahan
Mrs. Jenkins
See City
Graettinger
Tindalls Mourn Death Of Their Infant Daughter
Mr and Mrs Raymond Tindall mourn the death of their ten days old baby daughter Ruth Ann The infant fell ill Friday evening and died shortly after Interment was in the Catholic cemetery Saturday The couple have one other child Theresa They have the sincere sympathy of many friends in this sad sudden loss.
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Raymond ‘Tindall
Ruth Ann
Guthrie becomes new owner of Graettinger Locker Plant
Graettinger Re frigerated Lockers change hands on Friday September 1 as T F Guthrie of Emmetabureg buys the business from Clayton Roseboro A Mr Fischer of Emmetaburg will manage locally and the Fischers plan to move to Graettinger with a suitable residence The Times extends best wishes to both old and new proprietors.
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Graettinger
T. F. Guthrie
Emmetabureg
Clayton Roseboro
Fischer
Emmetaburg
Myra
Miweher Haa
Roseboro
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Orpha Gage
Thia City
Graettinger Man
Labor Day
de Nine” Reine
White
the Times
M. EB
Hawkeye Theater
Hell's Kitchen
Lindsay
Ronald Reagrati
B. J. Bergeson
Tindalls
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