Football Season Opens With Harris Here This Friday
Harris visits Graettinger for the opening football game as the squad, led by returning lettermen Bob Green Derle Green and Dick Starkey, prepares for a season of limited home games and a September 25 road trip to Bradgate with a lineup built around the veterans and promising freshmen.
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Harris
Graettinger High Seh
Rainalas
Bob Green
Derle Green
Dick Starkey
Mye Nielsen
Vick
Barringer
Knudsen
Voigt
Ralforety
Rusbure
Potter
Doerning
Westfall
Graettinger
Starkey
Berle Green
Meyers
lFrick
Knwisen
Natterty
Nielsen
Ellis
Bradgate
Chaetlinger
Hatin
Graattinger
Rode
St. Mary’s
Emmetsburg
Havelock
Fonda
Lars Petersen Enlists in Navy for Duty Saturday
Lars Petersen son of Mr and Mrs Peter Petersen Graetlinger has enlisted in the U S navy and will join the service next Saturday. He will receive preliminary training at San Diego after a year at Terminal Island shipyard Los Angeles where 30000 men work. He held a balman position and was well liked. A farewell party was held and he was praised as the best liked man in the yard. He received a wolf engraved watch as a friendship token. Mrs Petersen will stay in Los Angeles until his return after the war.
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Lars Petersen
Peter Petersen
Graetlinger
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Terminal Inland Shipyard
Los Angeles
Lars
Balman
Ure
Hin
Lars W
Tix
Hilmer Larsen set record at Waterloo Dairy Congress
Wilmer H. Larsen of Wallingtor gathered many ribbons for Milking Shorthorn cattle at the Waterloo Dairy Congress last week. He earned one fourth, two fifths, four sixths, six sevenths, one ninth, and a tenth as about 191 cows entered and 30 to 42 competed per class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer H. Larsen
Mr. Larsen
Lambe to spend winter in Memphis with son
Mrs J B Lambe leaves for Memphis Tennessee by October first to spend the winter months with her son Emmett Lambe and wife The climate there is milder than Iowa local friends wish her a pleasant sojourn The town and rural schools in Palo Alto Emmet and Kossuth counties observe a vacation next Monday A tri county teachers meeting will be held at Algona on that day
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Memphis
J. BH. Lambe
Tennessee
Emmett Lambe
Iowa
Palo Alto
Emmet
Kossuth
Algona
Catholic Ladies Aid to Serve Dinner and Bazaar
Catholic Ladies Aid society holds annual dinner and bazaar on Sunday September 20 offering chicken or ham loaf at noon for 50 cents to 2 dollars. Afternoon bingo and fancy work booth described. Public invited. Mass hours Sunday September 20 at 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Confirmation instructions noted for Saturday September 1.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Subscription Dates Clarified for This Week's Mail
A notice informs readers that subscription dates have been corrected for this week’s mail and asks recipients to verify they received proper credit. The correction affects delivery timing and billing alignment for subscribers.
Mrs Alexander Arlton Dies in Mitchell South Dakota
Mrs Alexander Arlton, 72, died in Mitchell, South Dakota, Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held in Mitchell, with remains later taken to Yelican Rapids, Minnesota, for burial. Survivors include her husband and four sons Roland, Dean, Stanley, and others.
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Alexander Arlton
Mitchell
South Dakota
Uo Yelican Rapids
Minnesota
Chris Jensen
Andy Axelton
Bertha Axelton
Graettinger
Arlton
South Dakota Wesleyan College
Paecific Lutheran College
Tacoma
Washington
Roland
Dean
Stanley
Ari Ie
Ariton
Weather and crop notes with a personal update
A week of warm dry weather gave way to light rain Monday night and Tuesday night. Tuesday sun returned but Wednesday was cloudy. frost risk lingered for soybeans while corn moved safely. Miss Ann McManus, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. McManus, left Mundelsen for Chicago for her senior year after summer study at Town University.
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Mundelsen
Ann McManus
J. P. McManus
Chicago
Mundelsen College
Town University
Free Show At The Hawkeye Next Thursday
A free Hawkeye Theatre show is scheduled for Thursday evening September 24. Admission is free with a war bond or stamp purchase, featuring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien in Devil Dogs of the Air, plus a comedy and special air picture. The event promotes stamp and bond sales nationwide and offers free admission for September bond buyers.
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Hawkeye Theatre
George Frick
The
Hawkeye
Grachtinger
James Cagney
Pat O’brien
Two Dances Planned at Watson Hall Graettinger
Two dances will be held at Watson hall in Graettinger. One dance is scheduled for Friday evening this week and another for Friday evening next week. The Sue Rogers orchestra will provide music this Friday. Everyone is welcome.
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Watson Hall
Graettinger
Sue Rogers
Hersleff and Sevatson Wed in Minnesota Ceremony
Miss Francine Sevatson of Bremerton Washington and Alan Hersleff of Wallingford Iowa were married Sunday September 6 at 4 p m at the Lutheran church in Jackson Minnesota The Rev Hinderaker officiated with Mrs Norman Anderson Ward a cousin of the bride attending The couple exchanged vows as she sang O Promise Me The bride wore a beige wool dress with brown accessories and red rose bouquet The attendants wore brown dresses with maroon accessories A wedding dinner followed at the Wallingford hotel Guests included the bridal party the Rev Hinderaker and the couple s parents They plan to return to Bremerton where both work at the navy yard The Times offers congratulations and best wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francine Sevatson
Bremerton
Wash
Lewis Sevatson
Wallingford
Ala Hersleff
Tremerton
Mary
J. A. Hersleff
Jackson
Minn
Hb. G. Hinsteraker
Norman Anderson
Vfard
Anderson
Hinderaker
Cauphe
Hersleff
Estherville High School
Mgr
Graettinger High School
Soldiers Leaving For Army From Marmetsbore List
Last week Marmetsbore Deno listed 78 Palo Alto boys imminent for army service. The Grachtin- Heramis names include Dr. Raymond Simonsen Alvin Mills James Boles Lavin Luchsinger Fred Helgeson Charles Sandvig Merle gunes The Democrat also listed four boys bound for Camp Godse for near term army examinations Amos Sevedy Henery Bratrud Donald Murray Wm Tenborg.
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Marmetsbore Deno
Palo Alto
Grachtin- Heramis
Raymond Simonsen
Alvin Mills
James Boles
Lavin Luchsinger
Fred Helgeson
Charles Sandvig
Merle Gunes
The
Democrat
Wie
Camp Godse
Grachtinger Heys
Amos Sevedy
Henery Bratrud
Donald Murray
Wm, Tenborg
Barker Bros. Rodeo Delayed Show At Green Field
The Barker Bros. held a second rodeo performance at Green Field on Thursday evening. Attendance was low compared to the Labor Day show, and the crowd appeared smaller though the program ran as planned.
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Barker Bros
Green Field
Labor Day
Lieut Sparks Army Air Pilot Killed in Crash
Lieut. Francis W. Sparks formerly of Estherville and Waverly, married July 30 to Jeanne Parsons, died in a bomber crash near Columbia South Carolina. Four officers and three enlisted men were killed. Mrs Sparks travels with the body to Waverly, with other relatives joining en route. Sparks held degrees from Carleton College and University of Town, and belonged to Phi Delta Phi. He earned his wings in June and served as a bomber pilot at Columbia.
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Estherville
Army Air Corps
Columbia
Sparks
Jeanne Parsons
St. Peter's
Columbia, S. C
Doctor Keeney Resigns From State Representative Post
Dr. G H Keeney resigns as Palo Alto county representative in the Iowa House. He will not seek re election this fall due to war demands and medical service needs. Keeney has served three terms and led key committees while aiding Red Cross and wartime relief efforts. The Times offers best wishes for his future and gratitude for his years of public service.
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G. O. Reeves
Mallard
Palo Alto
Kings
Dy. Beatty
Dry Keeney
Keeney
Tal A Times
Nuity
Sissuen
Hird
Dr. Keeney
P. H. Donlay
Gene Mulroney
AL EL. Menningsen
Graettinger Dey Keeney
Sami
Tog
Jawa Assembly
Fle
Jawa
Dre Kueney
Prid
Dr. Keenay
Rowihy
Miss Evelyn Stopde Leaves Sandry For St Olaf College
Miss Mary Evelyn Stopde daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron Stopde departs Sandry for Northfield Minnesota to attend St Olaf College for the coming year.
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St. Olaf College
Mary Evelyn Stopde
Myron Fopile
Sandry
Northfield
Minnesota
Robinson Enters Independent Run For County Supervisor
J M Robinson files as independent candidate for the November election in the Fourth district encompassing Vernon Walnut and Lost Island townships. He previously lost the Republican nomination to George Singer in a close June primary. Roy I Peterson is the Democratic candidate with no primary opposition. The contest is described as a tight three way race among qualified local figures.
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James Robinson
Robinson
George Singer
Roy I. Peterson
Vernon
Walnut
Lost Island
Howard Horswell Leaves for Trip and News Note
Howard Horswell departed today on a multi city tour starting at Spencer then Des Moines, with plans to station at a later point. He is married, with two daughters, and will oversee his Graettin insurance firm during his absence. The Times wishes him honor and success in his service. Martin Myhre appeared on the hospital list amid a stomach flu epidemic.
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Mowart Horswell
Spencer
U. S
Des Moines
Sind
The
Times
Mar Thewell
Graettinwer
Horsweil
Hushenid
the Times
Stecesa
Martin Myhre
Funeral Of Frank O'Neill To Be Held Friday
Frank ONeill aged 62 died at his home in Avis City after a long illness. He is survived by his wife four children and 14 grandchildren. The funeral will be Friday morning at the Catholic church with interment at the next week’s services. Town council approved parking restrictions on Cedar and Washington streets on Wednesday and Saturday nights from 6 to 12.
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Frank O’neill
O' Nou
Avis
Puesilay
Vinn Town
G Welock
Cedar Street
Washington Street
City I
Sach Jackson
Wash Ington Street
Gradlinger State Bank
Gudritd
Town Clorte
Recovery After Mayo Hospital Operation for Graclinger Resident
Graclinger resident M Michael Maag underwent a surgical operation at Mayo Hospital in Rochester Mead. She is recovering nicely and friends wish her a very full recovery.
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Michael Maag
West of Graclinger
Mayo Hospital
Rochester Mead
Graclinger
Evangelistic Meetings Open At St Pauls Wednesday
Evangelistic services at St Pauls Lutheran church run from September 24 to 27 led by Rev MC Hagedorn of Pyanont Nebraska. Public invited to attend all events with sermons, Sunday school, a mission offering, and a fellowship dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
St. Pauls Butheran
MC. Hagedorn
Pyanont
Nebraska
Hagedorn
Noun
Noun, 2Yrauny
Penn
Junk Drive Not A Success Scrap Is Badly Needed
A Sunday Register writer urges strong scrap collection, noting Graettinger has barely started despite a countywide drive. County chairman Lawrence Brennan and Walnut township head Albert Powers lead efforts with Arnold Henningsen guiding Graettinger, calling for hefty local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday’s Register
Graettinger
Lawrence Brennan
Albert Powers
Walnut Township
Arnold Henningsen
Vivian Sullivan to Washington D C Tuesday Evening
Vivian Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Sullivan departs for Washington D C Tuesday evening. She has secured a position with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in the Treasury Department and will begin September 2. The Times notes her long newspaper exposure and service, including work for Graettinger Telephone Co and as secretary to Rup G H Keeney during legislative sessions. Her sister Helen also works in the federal service in Washington.
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Vivian Sullivan
J. J. Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Engraving and Printline
Treasury Department
Vivian
Times
Graettinger Telephone Co
Aftive
Mel Sessions
Iowa
Hee
Wisi
Mision Aftier
Washington
Superintendent Eicent EICENT at Viola
Eicent at Viola Dewy was elected superintendent of the shoal. Tinkle and Grachtinger, rescently elected, and tows near Cedar Rapids. Tinkle was encaged imponening for years, retired recently, and awaits living quarters before moving to Viola.
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Tinkle
Viola
Family Moves From Graettinger To Washington DC
Mrs Mloyd and two sons leave Graettinger for Washington DC Saturday morning. Mr Memine and son Mraneis have been employed there for some time. Friends regret the move but wish the family well at their new home and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Washington
Mloyd Having
Two Sont
Washington, D.C
Two Big Closing Out Auctions Friday and Monday
Figures show Thomas sale near Wallingford includes 86 head of stock with 4 horses and 21 cattle plus 82 Jersey cows and 28 sheep. A large amount of machinery and hay, with Gradlandt Reeves as auctioneers and Wallingford Savings bank acting as clerk.
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Dol Hy Thomasxs
del MH
Thomas
Wallingfort
Wallingford Tadies Aid Society
Thomas Tus
Army Gin Corps
Military Serview
Gradlandt and
Reeves
Lowa
Henry and Son
Kimmelsburg
Poland
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Navy
Hilmer Larsen
Waterloo
the Hawkeye
Alan Hersleff
Lieut. Sparks
Army Air Pilot
G. H. Keeney
J. M. Robinson
Howard Horswell
Catholic Church
Superin Eicent
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