Vacation Time In The Rockies And Redwoods
A Graettinger party travels from Graettinger to Los Angeles and Venice California. Vivian Sullivan recounts meeting relatives, praising the west coast climate and attractions from Venice to Santa Monica. The piece notes Los Angeles history, colleges, industry, and the nearby Mission San Gabriel while detailing family greetings and jubilee mentions.
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Vivian Sullivan
Rockies
Redwoods
Los Angeles
West Coast
Grenttinger
Venice
T. H. Sullivan
John
Thomas
William
L. M. Heuertz
J. J. O’brien
Catherine
Jimmie
Chicago
Heuertz
O'Brien
Tnotype
Mr. Heuertz
Byatt
New York City
Atlantic
Pacific
California
Pasadena
Santa Monica
Long Beach
San Francisco
Water Edge
L. A
Detroit
New York
Cogat
Stadium
University of Southern California
University of California
Signal Hill
Aqueducta
Ona Valley
Boulder Dam Canyon
Wilmington
San Pedro
Ban Gabriel Mission
Grattering Market Report Sees Mixed Farm Prices
Graettinger market notes from September 21, 1939 list corn and oats values, eggs at No 2 and No 1 levels, state brand butter prices, and assorted poultry rates for heavy hens, leghorns, and springs. Prices appear varied with multiple weight classes and serveral items showing limited trading activity.
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Graettinger
Leghorn Springs
Harold McClurg to relocate to Ogden Iowa
Harold McClurg, assistant to John Swift at the local Quaker Oats plant, left today for Ogden Iowa to work in the Quaker Oats elevator at Wolf. He has served here for several years and is well liked locally. Friends wish him success in Ogden.
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Harold McClurg
Ogden
John Swift
Iowa
Wolf
Graettinger
Mallard hosts county corn huskers contest on Oct 17
The county corn picking contest will be held at the Ray Bohn farm south of Mallard on October 17. Entries must be submitted to the Farm Bureau office in Emmetsburg by October 7. The field is a hybrid yielding about 76 bushels per acre. Mallard residents also dedicate their new city improvement.
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Mallard
Ray Bohn
Farm Bureau
Emmetsburg
Appea
San Gabriel
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles
Fray Junipero Serra
Spain
Gente de Razon
Chariga Ill
Spain and the Indies
California
Massion
Titian
Our Lady of Sorrows
America
Mill City
Reno
Nevada
Coast Range
Sierra Nevada Range
Mt. Whitney
San Francisco
States of the Union
Old Time Dances in Graettinger at Watson and Legion Halls
Graettinger hosts dances this week with Hrubes Huskers orchestra at Watson Hall Friday night and a free Legion hall event September 22. Otto Larson Orchestra will play at the Legion. Circle No. 9 Catholic Ladies' Aid plans a 16 to 35 cent dance September 27 with Swanee's Swing Band, tickets on sale despite a printing error.
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Watson Hall
Hrubes’ Huskers Orchestra
Graettinger
Legion Hall
Otto Larson
Henry Garretts
Circle No. 9
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
New Legion Hall
Swanee
Gale
J. A. Doerning
Albert Schealler
Circle
Victims and visitors recount Californias last century
The fragment recounts Phyllis Jones recovering from an appendectomy in Coleman hospital and recalls California's history from gold rush days, early missions, and statehood. It notes agricultural outputs, acreage of grapes and citrus, and a travel diary from Graettinger to Venice, with mentions of families and local founders.
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Panama Canal
California
Pacific Ocean
West Coast
San’ Diego
San Francisco
Monterey
United States
Gammons
Wildeys
Chriatensens
Petersona
Johnsons
Sullivans
Henning
Great American Desert
Banning
Harold Fries Hurt In 60-Foot Fall At Cylinder Elevator
Harold Fries, 22, of Cylinder, nephew of Mrs. Arnold Doerning, was injured yesterday when scaffolding collapsed on a new elevator project east of Grachtinger. He survived a 60-foot fall, was taken to Emmetsburg hospital, and rested last night with painful but non fatal injuries and no suspected broken bones or internal harm.
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Harold Fries
Cylinder
Arnold Doerning
Grachtinger
Emmetsburg
Off to College With Local Students
Graettinger reports several area students departing for nine months of study at various institutions. Names include Mac Jensen, Bob Jensen, Wayne Cappen at Grinnell College in Iowa. Ted McCarty at Loras College in Dubuque. Edward Sullivan at Camarilla in California. Mildred Wikert in Sioux City. Ann McManus and Helen Sullivan at Briar Cliff College in Sioux City. Raymond Nelson, Harry Fink, Ruby Jackson and Marian Singer at Iowa State College in Ames. Ruby Luchsinger at Beauty School in Des Moines. and St. John's Morningside noted.
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Towa State College
Ames
Ruby Luchsinger
Beauty
Des Moines
Auction At Spies Farm Netted Strong Prices
A nine thousand dollar auction sale was held Monday at the Spies farm near Rodman. The sale featured parked cars resembling the Graet 4 bar, with prices from 49 to 80 dollars. Hogs brought good prices and machinery sold well for the season. Adolph Spies was well satisfied with the turnout and results.
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Adolph Spies
Spies Farm
Rodman
Bishop Heelan to Visit for Confirmation Next Thursday
Bishop Edmund Heelan of Sioux City will visit the local Catholic church to confirm a class next Thursday at 3 PM, with lunch to follow in the basement. An announcement will be made Sunday noting the mass hour when the congregation will receive communion. A large Graettinger class is reported this year.
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Heelan
Edmund Heelan
Sioux City
Graottinger
Desert Heat Drives Four Travelers Through Arizona Desert
A fragment recounts a California cactus garden purchase by tourists and a desert crossing by four travelers. It notes a fatal auto wreck near a level stretch, a Japanese woman dead and a daughter injured, and reflects on intense heat across Arizona New Mexico and Texas with sunburned travelers enduring long desert sands and vivid scenery.
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California
Ife
Goms
Atizona
New Mexico
Texas
Nan
Larsen Cattle Wins Eighty Ribbons At County Fairs
Wallingford breeder Hilmer H. Larsen reports a record year with eighty ribbons from fairs including Cedar Rapids Kossuth Osceola and Clay. His eleven head herd earned twenty four firsts nineteen seconds fourteen champions with multiple grand and senior wins and hopes for Chicago. Congratulations.
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Hilmer Larsen
Hilmer H. Larsen
Wallingford
Cedar Rapids
Kossuth
Osceola
Clay
Spencer
Chicago
L. C. Larsen Dies at Home Near Graettinger
L C Larsen died last Monday at 2 15 pm at his home southwest of Graettinger after months of declining health. Funeral services were held at his home and the South Walnut church with interment at Nasidn. Larsen was well known and highly regarded. a complete obituary will appear next week in the Times.
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L. C. Larsen
Graettinger
Larsen
Rodman Couple United In Marriage Here
Mr. Leslie Stover and Miss Lisa DeMoss, both of Rodman, were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hansen of Grachtinger Thursday September 14. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. G. Bohr. Stover is a farmer and the couple will reside in the area. The Times extends hearty congratulations.
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Leslie Stover
Lisa ,DeMoss
Rodman
Ted
James Hansen
Grachtinger
Wm. G. Bohr
Stover
Senator Sherman Dead in Daytona Beach at 80
Senator N Y Sherman, 80, died in Daytona Beach Florida on September 15. He and J A Spies of Graettinger were college roommates and planned a Kansas law office. A distinguished Illinois political figure and 1916 presidential favorite son candidate, his career reflected belief that effort matters more than means.
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Sherman
N Y. Sherman
Daytona Beach
Florida
J. A. Spies
Graettinger
Kansas
Tlinois
Ulinois
Hawkeye Theater Listings and Screenings
Friday and Saturday showings feature Indianpolis Speedway with Ann Sheridan Pat O'Brien and John Payne. Sunday and Monday present Way Down South starring Bobby Breen Ralph Morgan. Coast Guard and Stronger Than Desire follow with cast members Scott Dee Belamy Fellows Peter sen and Bruce Pidgeon in larger lineup.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Ann Sheridan
Pat O'Brien
John Payne
Bobby Breen
Ralph Morgan
Coast Guard
Aalah Scott
Frances Dee
Ralph Belamy
Fire levels Asa Hankey Farm Home
The Asa Hankey farm home north of Osgood was destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon along with a workshop fuel shed and tools. Five tons of oak wood and 400 quarts of canned fod were lost, totaling an estimated value of 4,000 dollars. The house was insured for 2,000 dollars with Farmers Mutual. furniture had no coverage. Firefighters arrived 13 minutes after the alarm, but the roof had caved in, leaving little to salvage. Mr and Mrs Hankey suffered a heavy financial loss and mourned the misfortune.
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Asa Hankey
Osgood
Hankey
Farmers Mutual
Mr. Hankey
Graettinger Fire Department
Busy Man Ed Herke Leads Visitors to Algona Plant
Pioneer seed corn salesman Ed Herke has shown two groups through the Algona plant and will guide another visit this week. He reports orders for next year are flooding the operation and filling capacity.
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Ed Herke
Algona
Man Escapes Rabies After Cat Bite
Frank Peterson of Harcourt recalled a cat bite that followed a skunk fight. With skunks possibly mad, he sought anti rabies treatment after the cat tested rabid. After 14 days of care he feels safe and free from biting urges.
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Frank Petergon
Harcourt
Town City
Peterson
Social Items Doreas Mission Society Meeting Tuesday
Social notes report a Doreas Mission Society meeting set for Tuesday September 26 at Mrs Frank Schurmanns home with an invitation extended to all to attend. Also listed is a Catholic Ladies Bazaar event on Thursday October 5 with more details to follow and other social gatherings including visits from Rev and Mrs Wm G Bohi and families.
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Doreas Mission Society
Frank Schurmann
Catholic Ladies
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
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Mexico
D. E. McCarty
Graettinger Times
Northwest
Far West
Great Southwest
Phyllis Jones
Earl Jones
Coleman Hospital
St. John's
Hawkeye Theater
Bive Little Peppers
Edith Fellows
Dorothy Petersen
Plaa
Desire
Virginia Bruce
Walter Pidgeon
Sonja Eine
Ona Power
Rudy Valles
Edna Mae Oliver
Potter'a Gracttinger Bakery
Wm. G. Bohi
Karl Nielsen
Rank Ahrens
Rev
Mra
Bobi
Atrc
John DeVries
M. &. Church
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