Young Folks Depart To Various Schools This Week
Graettinger students depart for multiple colleges and schools this week with several heading to Creighton Grinnell Waldorf Morningside Briar Cliff Trinity and State Teachers colleges. Names include Ted McCarty Helen Sullivan Edward Sullivan Bob Jensen Wayne Cappen Donald Rasmuszen Marie Anderson Mildred Wikert Ann McManus Leo Grady Doris Henningsen Helen Garber Marjorie Fink Richard Spies and Harry Fink with destinations in Iowa Nebraska and California.
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Graettinger
Ted McCarty
Creighton College
Omaha
Helen Sullivan
Iowa University
Iowa City
Edward Sullivan
St. John's Seminary
Camarillo
California
Bob Jensen
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Iowa
Wayne Cappen
Donald Rasmuszen
Waldorf College
Forest City
Marie Anderson
Mildred Wikert
Morningside College
Sioux City
Ann McManus
Briar Cliff College
Leo Grady
Trinity College
Doris Henningsen
State’ Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Helen Garber
State Teachers’ College
Marjorie Fink
Estherville
Richard Spies
Esthervill
Harry Fink
Iowa State College
Ames
Tenacre Iowa field of corn draws praise and plans
Henry Lammers east of Graettinger shows a ten acre field of 99 Iowa State heritage corn with good yield potential. Alfred McCombs notes sealing of corn will start and grain may ship to storage centers as resealing of 1938 and 1939 crops proceeds. The Times reports a new Beauty Bar at Jensen Drug Store and a light peach harvest by J M Resh. Several threshers finish tasks as flax and oat straw suffer from rain delays. Miss Margaret Lambe departs for Westhope North Dakota to teach again.
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Henry Lammers
Graettinger
Iowa State
Lammers
Prand
Alfred McCombs
John Luke Home from Mayo Hospital
John Luke has returned home to greet friends after a three week stay at Mayo Hospital in Rochester for surgery. He is recovering well from the operation and his health is improving. A light frost this morning touched tomato plants but did not harm corn. the frost period is expected to be brief. Mr. and Mrs. Jensen and Mr. and Mrs. Ebenblast attended the Iowa bankers convention in Des Moines this week.
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John Luke
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Bankers
C. A. Jensen
H. A. Ebenbast
Des Moines
Iowa
Graettinger Market Report September 12 1940
Market data shows egg prices for No 2 and No 1 at 12 and 19 cents respectively plus trade and straight run eggs at 16 cents. State Brand Butter noted with limited details. Heavy hens 4 to 5 pounds at 9 cents and larger birds at 8 to 14 cents per pound.
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Graettinger
Cscs
Cen
Eeeereeeeesee
Slme
Vicseverseees
Last Game At Fenton Next Sunday
The Graettinger Evergreens will play a return kitten ball game at Fenton next Sunday. This follows a previous match at Evergreen Field before Labor Day, and the upcoming contest will close the season.
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Fenton
Graettinger Evergreens
Graettinger
Evergreen Field
Mrs Sorensen Suffered Stroke at 91 in Grand Tinger
Mrs Sorensen, 91, suffered a stroke yesterday morning. Her condition is very serious with little hope of recovery. She has been in failing health for over a year and confined to bed most of the time. She was 91 last August and had been active until a few years ago, with many friends in the Greattinger area mourning her illness.
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Ole Sorenson
Sorensen
Graettinger
Obituary: Mrs John Helgens Dies at 68 in Fenton
Mrs Karl Nielsen of Graettinger mourns the death of her mother Mrs John Helgens 68 who passed away in Fenton Friday September 6 1940 The funeral was held in Fenton Monday She is survived by two daughters Mrs Nielsen and Mrs John Fuhr a son died in infancy Her parents were pioneers homesteading at Fenton in 1871 The Times extends sincere sympathy to Mrs Nielsen in her sorrow.
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Karl Nielsen
Graettinger
John Helgenz
Fenton
Helgens
Nielsen
John Fuhr
Fort Dodgy resident visits kin in Emmetsburg at 98
Mrs. John McNulty of Oklahoma, 98, active and alert, visits her niece Mrs. John Galleger in Emmetsburg. She is a great aunt of Mrs. John J. Sullivan of Graettinger and a triple great aunt of Dick McCarty Jr. of Emmetsburg and the three Gustin sons of Dickens.
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John McNulty
Oklahoma
Fort Dodgy
John Galleger
Emmetsburg
McNulty
John J. Sullivan
Graettinger
Dick McCarty
Lee Gustin
Dickens
Townsend Club Plans Delegation for Major Lund Address
Townsend club met at the Legion hall Friday night to plan a large delegation to Webster City on Sunday forenoon to hear Major Lund, the Democratic congressional candidate. Members boast support for Lund in the current campaign, with Roy Hanna of Ruthven lending strong backing.
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Townsend Club
Legion Hall
Major Lund
Webster City
Lund
Roy Hanna
Ruthven
Returned to Chicago from Graettinger visit
Miss Catherine O'Brien of Chicago, who spent a couple of weeks with her uncle John J. Sullivan and family, returned to Chicago Saturday. Her father I. J. O'Brien and uncle Joe Sullivan motored from Chicago Friday, with Catherine having many friends remaining in Graettinger.
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Catherine O'Brien
Chicago
John J. Sullivan
I. J. O'Brien
Joe Sullivan
Catherine
N' Graettinger
Veteran Walter Petersen Leaves for Des Moines Hospital
Walter Petersen departed Tuesday evening to enter a veterans hospital in Des Moines. Family members hope he avoids surgery and regains his former strength soon after delays last spring.
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Veterans’ Hospital
Walter Petersen
Des Moines
Nants
Fends
Shea
Open House At Elsenbast's New Farm Home
A Sunday open house marks the completion of the Elsenbast family’s new farm home located two and a half miles west of Graettinger. Local firms Royal Lumber Co Sevold Furniture Co Edgar Grein Electrical Service and Lars Petersen provided materials and interior work. Mr and Mrs Elsenbast welcome the public to inspect next Sunday.
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Frank Elsenbast
Graettinger
Royal Lumber Co
Sevold Furniture Co
Edgar Grein
Lars Petersen
Valentine to Open Campaign Over W H O
The Hon. John K Valentine Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa will open his radio campaign on Sunday September 15 from 2:00 to 2:30 PM. He will deliver a message designed to interest every resident of Iowa as the campaign begins.
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John XK. Valentine
Iowa
Valentine
Plymouth Coupe Burned Outside Spencer
A Plymouth coupe was destroyed by fire near Spencer around midnight Tuesday night while parked on the road shoulder. Spencer fire crews responded to the scene. the vehicle had not been in an accident.
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Graettinger
Spencer
Dr Inadomi Called Back To Japan
A letter from Rev Fred C M Hansen president of the United Lutheran church to Rev Werner N Carlson states a Japanese Lutheran church urgent call has come for Dr H Inadomi to return to Japan at once. He will not be able to visit Graettinger on September 17 canceling his itinerary.
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H. Inadomi
Graettinger
Fred C.M. Hansen
Luther League
United Lutheran Church
Werner N. Carlsen
St.Paul's Church
H. Iwadami
Japan
Mrs Weinholzer Improving After Illness
Mrs. M. Weinholzer Sr., once bedfast for months, shows improvement this week. Her granddaughter Mrs. Carl Blaenbast of West Bend assists in care as friends hope for early recovery.
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M. Weinholzer
Carl Blaenbast
West Bend
Myrs. Weinholzer
Fred Simonsen Recovering From Surgical Operation
Fred Simonsen underwent a surgical operation Tuesday to remove a tumor and is recovering nicely at University Hospital in Iowa City. He was taken to the hospital Monday by Ted McCarty A C Christensen and Misa Helen Sullivan. Graettinger friends hope for his speedy complete recovery.
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Fred. Simonsen
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ted McCarty
A. C. Christensen
Misa Helen Sullivan
Lost finger in mower injures LeRoy Duhn 3
LeRoy Duhn aged three lost the end of the index finger on his right hand when a lawn mower nipped it while he was turning the mower backwards. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Duhn. Friends express sincere sympathy for his misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Duhn
LeRoy
Wm. Duhn
Labor Day Accounts Sought for 1940 Celebration
Citizens asked to present accounts related to the 1940 Labor Day celebration to J. J. Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sullivan
Aileen Duffy Weds Graettinger Man In Emmetsburg
Aileen Duffy and Clarence Doerning united in marriage at Assumption church Emmetsburg on September 11. Rev W F Mason officiated. Bride wore light blue velvet. bridesmaid dark blue velvet. Reception at bride’s home. They plan to farm near Mallard. Both families prominent in Graettinger and Emmetsburg. congratulations extended.
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Clarence Doerning
J. A. Doerning
Graettinger
Aileen Duffy
Thos, Duffy
Emmetsburg
Assumption Church
W. F. Mason
Bernard Doering
Graettinger High School
State Teachers* College
Cedar Falls
North Palo Alto
Times
Deering
Nephew of Dr McManus Killed in Auto Crash
Emmet Walsh twenty one year old nephew of Dr J P McManus Graettinger was killed in an automobile accident in Los Angeles California A message received today gives few details The Times extends sympathy to the McManus family In Illinois Mr and Mrs W C Olson were called to Morris by the serious illness of Mr Olson's father The elderly man suffered his seventh stroke and is in a grave condition
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Emmet Walsh
J. P. McManus
Grachtinger
Los Angeles
California
Emmet
McManus
Dr. McManus
Illinois
W. C. Olson
Morris
Ilinois
Mr. Olson
Graettinger
Olson
Miss Wilma Wikert Takes Spencer Teaching Post
Miss Wilma Wikert daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Wikert moves from Salix Iowa to Spencer for a higher level teaching position closer to home The Times reports her success and the Graettinger and Helgeson moves add a new home to Graettinger including a residence relocation and corner lot purchase near the Wesley Sevdy residence and Matters place Concrete work completed and the house to be moved in
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Wilma. Wikert
C. C. Wikert
Graettinger
Spencer
Salix
Iowa
Times
Yom. Helgeson
Wesley Sevdy
Farm Bargain in Minnesota Promises New Deal Deals
Minnesota listing advertises a new farm bargain with details to be obtained by contacting the seller. The notice emphasizes a favorable purchase opportunity and invites inquiries for full particulars about the property and terms.
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Minnesota
Waypad Lippold
Orval Petersen Joins Army Air Corps Examined at Ft Des Moines
Orval Petersen son of Mr and Mrs C C Petersen Graettinger left Monday for Ft Des Moines to take final exams for the regular Army Air Corps If he passes he will be stationed at Chanute Field Illinois Orval is a Graettinger graduate of the local high school The Times wishes him success in the service His enlistment was made at Emmetsburg Corporal Glen Montague recruiting officer at City Hall Emmetsburg Applicants wishing to join should see him.
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Orval Petersen
Army Air Corps
C. C. Petersen
Graaettinger
Ft. Des Moines
Chanute Field
Illinois
Orval
the Times
Emmetsburg
Glen Montague
Graettinger To Play At Havelock Friday Night
Coach Brown guides a six man football festival at Havelock Friday evening with Graettinger Havelock Emmetsburg Catholic High Bede Fonda and Bradgate drawing opponents. Teams will not play full games and the event allows coaches and players to showcase their talents.
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Brown
Havelock
Graettinger
Emmetsburg Catholic High
Bede
Fonda
Bradgate
Returned to California to resume studies at St Johns seminary
Edward Sullivan returned to Los Angeles California Tuesday evening to resume studies at St Johns seminary Camarillo after spending the summer at home since early June He had earlier traveled to Graettinger last June with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs L M Heuert TM and returned to Los Angeles by train
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California
Edward Sullivan
Los Angeles
St. John’s Seminary
Camarillo
Graettinger
L. M. Heuert
Bertha Olson Honored as Rural Teachers Leader
Miss Bertha Olson of Graettinger was selected president of Emmet county rural teachers association. The capable Graettinger woman receives the honor amid local pride as the Timeds report the achievement.
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Bertha Olson
Graettinger
Emmet County Rural Teachers’ Association
Miss Olson
Timeds
Vaseys Return From Pacific Northwest Vacation
Mr and Mrs R W Vasey returned the last of the week from a two weeks trip in the Pacific Northwest. They report a wonderful time and enjoyable vacation.
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Wiest
R. W. Vasey
Pacific Northwest
Cactus Plant in Bloom Curiosity at Night
Mrs. B. E. McCarty grows a cactus that rarely blooms and only at night. Last Thursday evening three bright flowers appeared on the plant, drawing attention to this nocturnal display.
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B. E. McCarty
School News Column to Start Next Week
Supt. Jones informs the Times that the regular school news column will begin in the Times next week. The feature promises to highlight school activities and happenings.
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Supt. Jones
The
Times
the Times
Infant Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Heidecker
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Romaine Heidecker of Wallingford on Monday September 9th but the little girl lived only a short time. Graettinger friends extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents in their sorrow.
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Romaine Heidecker
Wallingford
Hawkeye Theater Playbill Listing Nonstop
Hawkeye Theater presents Graettinger listings for Friday through Monday. Featuring Untamed with Ray Milland Patricia Morrison and Akim Tamiroff, plus Sandy Is a Lady with Baby Sandy Butch and Bobby and Tom Brown, Manhattan Heartheaat with Robert Sterling and Virginia Gilmore, Phantom Raiders with Walter Pidgeon, and When the Daltons Rode. schedule notes September 13 to 22 with multiple showings.
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Ray Milland
Patricia Morrison
Akim
Tamiroff
Sandy
Butch
Bobby
Tom Brown
Nan
Grey
Manhattan Heartheat
Robert Sterling
Virginia Gilmore
Phantom Raidera
Walter
Pidgeon
Vate
State Firemen Meet At Emmetsburg 63rd Annual Convention
The Iowa State Firemen's Association will hold its 63rd annual convention in Emmetsburg September 17 and 18. About a thousand volunteer firemen are expected to register and 5,000 to 7,000 spectators are anticipated for events. A parade, bands, and floats are planned under floodlights Tuesday night. All contests and demonstrations are free with a busy hour by hour schedule including open contest events, a banquet, and business meetings chaired by EB A McCarty with remarks from John W. Strohm State Fire Marshall. Sponsored by the Iowa State Firemen's Association Emmetsburg Fire Department and Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce.
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Iowa State Firemen’s Association
Emmetsburg
Emmatsburg
Emmersburg
Widnesday
EB. A. McCarty
John W. Strohm
Court House
Two Towns Grant Electric Franchises to Public Service Co
Mr. Ford of the Town Public Service Co announces satisfaction after franchise elections last week. In Humboldt Friday the company received an 869 to 15 approval for a 15 year electric franchise. In Newell Monday the company gained a 126 to 12 vote for a 25 year franchise.
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Ford
Serice Co
Humboldt
Newell
Spencer Fair Opens With Cool First Days
The Spencer fair draws spectators as it enters the midweek stretch with attendance nearing a high mark. The event remains the standout attraction of the Midwest and is well worth attending.
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Mid West
Grady's son enrolls at Trinity College in Sioux City
Leo Grady, son of Mr and Mrs J L Grady of Graettinger, began a four year term at Trinity College on Monday. His parents drove him to Sioux City Sunday for the college year opening and the Times extends best wishes for his success.
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Trinity College
Leo Grady
J. L. Grady
Graettinger
Sioux City
Times
Trinity
Office Practice Notes on Handling Condemnatory Copy
The Times notes that contributor submissions containing uncomplimentary statements about groups or church members are promptly blue penciled. The practice aims to remove offensive content while preserving usable reporting and editorial standards.
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Times Office
Bonstead Birth Announced by Mrs Oral Bonstead
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Oral Bonstead this morning making two daughters and a son for the family The Times extends hearty congratulations to the parents and relatives
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Oral. Bonstead
Boston Business Matters Bring Continental Can Staff to Boston
Francia Lambe of Chicago, an employee of the Continental Can Co., spent last week in Boston Perkins after business matters for the company.
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Francia Lambe
Chicago
Continental Can, Co
Boston Perkins
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Weinholzer
Fred Simonsen
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