J M Kelly of Ayrshire Dies at 67
J M Kelly 67 longtime bank cashier in Ayrshire died Friday morning September 8 1944 at his home after a two day illness He lay in state at Sacred Heart church Ayrshire with a solemn requiem mass celebrated by Rev Father McCoy and attended by clergy from nearby towns Interment was at Calvary Cemetery Pallbearers named with funeral arrangements by Mastin Funeral Service The service included remarks on his character as a husband father and citizen continuing on page five
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kelly
Ayrshire
Sacred Heart Church
Leo McCoy
J. T. Fitzpatrick
Humboldt
Leo Berger
Sibley
Father Mason
Emmetsburg
Father McCoy
Calvary Cemetery
Y. L. O’connor
J. J. Sullivan
Graettinger
E. Gronbeek
Joe E. Daley
Furmann Cottington
Dennis Martin
Mastin
Father Hurley
Farrelly
Keane
Estherville
Waste Paper Drive Promoted by American Legion in Graettinger
American Legion members sponsor a waste paper drive in Graettinger on Saturday September 30 at the request of the War Production Board. The nationwide campaign urges saving and bundling waste paper for military needs including blood plasma rations shells and ammunition. Farmers urged to bring paper and townsfolk to leave bundles at the curb for collection in a one day cleanup to prevent fire hazards and support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Graettinger
War Production Board
Grachtinger
V Day Observed In Graettinger Churches And Bells
Graettinger marks V Day with fire siren church bell and school bell to usher in the day. Services planned at Methodist Catholic and two Lutheran churches. All business closes with possible cafe reopenings as needed. Impromptu parades and bonfires expected, no definite program beyond church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Bella
Louise Grady to Teach Nursing in Detroit Hospital
Miss Louise Grady R N of Sioux City will depart for Detroit Michigan next week to teach the nursing class at a Catholic hospital there. A recent graduate of St Josephs Mercy Hospital Sioux City she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Grady The Times extends best wishes for her success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VO Desroit Hospital
Misa Louise Grady
R. N
Sioux City
Detroit
Michigan
Louise
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital
J. J. Grady
Times
Auction Sales L L I School District September 15 22
Lost Island school board secretary Martin Simonson will hold an auction sale at his farm Saturday September 15 at 1 00 pm. Items include building tools lumber and WPA era equipment. Terms cash. clerked by Graettinger State Bank. Auctioneers Grodland Reeves. Also notices of Graettinger residents moving to Glendale California and sales September 16 22 26 with lists of farm equipment household goods and livestock exclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. I
Louie Graettinger
A. P. Thompson
A. Huskamp
Vt T
Martin Simonson
Lost Island School Board
Graettinger State Bank
Grod~land & Reeves
Paul
Richard
Glendale
California
Lois Hunnel
Kaye Graettinger
Graettinger
Rock Island
Gradland & Reeves
Gradfinger State Bank
A. P. Thompsen
A. P
Thompsen
Grodland & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank Ig
Ida
E. A. Huskamp
Grodland & Reaves
Fenton Bank
Graettinger High Opens Season With Win Over Cylinder
Graettinger High School defeated Cylinder 4 to 3 on the local diamond last Friday as Harold Strain pitched all nine innings and doubled in the decisive run with Prick on second. Paul Frick led the offense with 2 for 3, while Broadwell and Burg split mound duties for Cylinder. The team also beat Mallard 5 to 4 on Tuesday with Strain still on the mound. Schedule includes games at Lake Center and home vs Mallard through September and early October.
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Graettinger High
Cylinder
Paul Frick
Harold Strain
GHS
Prick
Broadwell
Burg
Lake Center
AB H R&r Young F.lf
Prick Bsc
Presencereree Alu
Potter Ist
McCombs
Barringer c
Glazier
Herum Cf
Grady
Vices
Seeeee
Graettinger
Mallard
Barringer
Ritchart
Stokes
Jagera
Graettinger High School
Weather Outlook Sees Cool Damp Week for Crops
A cool damp week dampens hopes for corn and soybean drying and ripening. Farmers hope for a late frost to save crops, while many prepare for college departures. Virginia Days, Lois Nelson, and Geneva Osher of Forest City head to Waldorf College, and Mary Sullivan plans to leave for Briar Cliff in Sioux City next week.
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Virginia
Lois Nelson
Geneva Osher
Forest City
Waldorf College
Mary Sullivan
Sioux City
Briar Cliff
Two Weddings Of Graettinger Young People
Graettinger couples Ruth Osher and Darrell Nelson wed at Kountze Memorial Lutheran church in Omaha on October 31 1942. Osher is nursing student from Des Moines. Nelson stationed with the Army Air Corps in Denver. Also in Jackson Minnesota Sept 9 Miss Dorothy Riggs and William Hively wed. reception in Jackson. couple to live in Estherville. groom employed by Hill Packing Co. wedding date coincides with groom’s parents 36th anniversary. Public urging to mail care packages to service members and start Christmas mail early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson-Osher
Ruth Osher
B. Osher
Graettinger
Darrell Nelson
A. S. Nelson
Des Moines
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church
Omaha
Nelson
Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing
Denver
Colorado
Army Air Corps
Graetfinger
Hively-Riges
Dorothy M. Riges
A. C. Rigs
Estherville
William J. Hively
W. L. Hively
Jackson
Minnesota
Janes Hanssen
Doris Riggs
Rex Riggs
Watherville
Jackson Cafe
Hill Packing Co
Horse Show And Rodeo In Graettinger Sunday
A horse show and rodeo will take place in Graettinger next Sunday September 17 starting at 12 30 with a parade. Events include a flag drill pony race trick horse matched pairs men and women’s events and bronco riding. Three prizes per event with lunch and drinks on site. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children under school age free. If rain the event moves to the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Prand
Harold Prather
Will Open Friday Benton Curry Used Furniture Store
The Benton Curry used furniture store plans a Friday opening in Graettinger. Owner Mr. Curry advertises a display ad in today’s paper and says the shop will be in the Mrs. J. P. Wagner building on East Robbina avenue.
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Benton Curry
Graettinger
Curry
Mrs
Oil stove rationing set for Sept 9 nationwide
The office of Price Administration announced special restrictions on oil heating stoves due to kerosene and light fuel shortages, applying to the entire country starting September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
APO
Creamery Patrons to Discuss Drying Milk Plans
An important meeting will be held at the Legion hall in Graettinger next Thursday evening at eight o'clock. Patrons of the Farmers Creamery Co. and others will discuss a proposed new line of business in buttermilk and skim milk drying. Every patron should attend. Left For California Harvey Eldredge left for California Wednesday September 0 to work at a naval ordnance test station in Inyokern. His family will stay with a ferris for the present. Louisa Oddson says Hal Resh of Richmond California is recovering from injuries after an assault that fractured his jaw. shipyard friends gave him cash in place of candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Graettinger
Farmers Creamery Co
California
Harvey Eldredge
U. S. Naval Ordnance Test Station
Inyokern
Louisa Oddson
Hal Resh
Richmond
Ralph Bryan
U. S. Navy
Read
Memorial Mass for Sgt Doerning Largely Attended
A memorial mass honors Sgt Bernard W Doerning who was killed in France on July 21 1944. The Catholic service at Graettinger featured Father Hurley and deacons Mason and Keane with a color guard, flags at half mast, and memorial cards. Doerning a 1937 Graettinger graduate born 1913 moved with his family to the area in 1920 and died in action in France during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Bernard W. Doerning
France
D. K Hurley
Wi. F. Mason
Emmetsburg
J. J. Keane
Esberville
Father Murley
Bernard Doerning
Father Hurley
Legion
Doorning
Gruettinger
Isoldan
Bernard
Gradlinger
The
Times
Set
Graettinger
Frince
Bernard William Doerning
J. A. Doerning
Stove Rationing Eases for Coal and Wood Stoves
The War Price and Rationing Board and War Production Board disclose changes to coal and wood stove rations. Consumers must obtain certificates by October 15 and no certificates issued after October 16, while oil and gas stoves remain rationed. Dealers may buy without certificates after October 15, with orders through November 1. The date aligns with fall demand and ensures urgent needs are met through existing rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Vrice Administration
Office of Civilian
War Production Board
War Price and Rationing Board
Tire Inspection Record Discontinued Upon Gasoline Ration Renewal
The Tire Inspection Record is discontinued for tire replacement applications effective September 15, 1944. Once all basic A gasoline rations are renewed, the Tire Inspection Record will be fully discontinued. Stubs issued with new A books must be submitted with applications and renewals for E and C rations.
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J.m.kelly
Kelly
Florida
John P. Jensen
Honor Greek
Marilyn
Jacksonville
Chicago
Jensen
Readera
the Times
Rochester
Graeitinger
Emmetsburg Democrat
Graettinger H. G
Terril
Ruthven
A.B
Pricken
Potter
Ses McWilliams
Eaede Appel Hy. If
Oes Oy Baumgartner If
Terrae
America
Potomac River
Arlington
United States of America
Normandy
Saipan
Riggs
Sgt. Doerning
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