Marked Ransom Money Leads To Arrest
Hauptmann, a Bronx resident, is arrested on murder and extortion charges in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Police linked $18,500 in ransom cash to him after a ten dollar certificate was cashed at a New York service station. He claims payment came from a friend and denies knowledge of the crime. Continued on Page Four.
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Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Bronx
New York City
Charles
Augustus Lindbergh
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Germany
United States
New York
Isch
Fisch
Public School Teachers Receive Warm Greeting at Reception
A large attendance braved bad weather at the annual Parent Teachers Association reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. George. The program featured Mary Ellen Bottom, a vocal duet, a male quartet, and talks by Mrs. George Supt. McMullen and Rev. Christensen, followed by social time and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. &. George
Mary Ellen Bottom
Robert Vase
Edith Gardner
Konge
Adolph Spice
Ral Bonsted
Rev. Bottom
Dale Noble
B. S. George
Supt. McMullen
James P. Christensen
Graettinger
Mrs P Miller Passed Away At Emmetsburg
Mrs Patrick Miller died at Emmetsburg after marrying in 1883. survived by family in Graettinger with fond community ties. Florence Wells, former Graettinger teacher and county superintendent, escaped after an auto mishap near Depew Taet week. car overturned, no injuries.
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P. Miller
Emmetsburg
Miss Wells
Spencer Fair Draws Large Crowd and $25,000 Net
At the Spencer fair about 125,000 people attended over several days. Secretary Leo D. Brigham noted the event cleared around $25,000 for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broprens
Leo"d
Perite Timea Thet
Grabytinger Market Report September 27 1934
Grabytinger Market Report notes corn prices and livestock terms with odd OCR fragments. Mentions straight run hog prices and heavy hens as options, plus state brand butter at 45 cents. Names Otis Onte and Fleavy Springs appear as unclear entities in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grabytinger
Nessioene
Gus
Rooseters
Palo Alto Hay Checks Total $260,586 This Week
Palo Alto county issued 2,849 hay payments totaling $260,586 received at Emmetsburg. Of that amount 180,842.20 covers corn payments and 184,844 covers hog benefits. A second hog payment in November matches the same amount and a third hog payment due in February is half that. Checks will be available in a few days and recipients will be notified by mail when and where to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Secon
Mission Opens at Catholic Church Sunday
A mission will open at the Catholic church Sunday morning, September 80, and run until Sunday evening, October 7. Father Charles of Des Moines, Passionist, will lead. Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, mission begins at the ten o'clock mass, daily services through the close. Father Charles, known in Grachtinger, previously conducted two missions here. He is a native of Paulo Alto and the county’s first ordained priest. All are invited to attend any or all exercises during the mission week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Charles
Des Moines
Grachtinger
Paulo Alto
Afl
Ed Maguire Seeks Palo Alto County Auditor Seat
Ed Maguire of Ayrshire Democratic candidate for auditor of Palo Alto county visited Graettinger yesterday The Times notes a pleasant call and recalls Maguire being injured in a winter car crash at Ruthven He was hospitalized for months but has fully recovered He is son of late J Tl Maguire Palo Alto county merchant The Times wishes him success
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Ed Maguire
Ayrshire
Palo Alto County
Times
Maguire
Ruthven
J. Tl. Maguire
Theil Brothers Plan Move to Britt Iowa in December
Fred and Walter Theil will relocate to Britt Iowa around December first and operate their 1 WNAX gasoline and service station there. Fred has supervised the business for weeks and will move his family after corn season. Locals wish them well as they depart. Dr. Sh I Nane in Los Angeles ordered a copy of Tha Key To Shakespeare attracting inquiries from major U.S. cities and foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Walter Theil
Britt
Wnax Gasoling
Fred Theil
Theil
Los Angeles
Nane
Edig Fof
California
United States
Shakespears
Open Season on Pheasants in Palo Alto and Emmet
Open season on pheasants runs in Palo Alto and Emmet on November 24 27 and 28 Hunters may harvest one bird per day with a bag limit of three per season The notice reminds hunters to pay printing fees and follow local regulations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Emmet ‘Gountine
Ahaa
Graettinger Hosts Royal in Homecoming Football Clash
Graettinger High School plans a homecoming game against Royal this Friday at 3 PM on Evergreenwich field. Amid Thursday pep rally and alumni turnout, the Graettinger gridiron hopes to rebound after a 6–0 loss to Emmetsburg last week on Emmetsburg’s fresh field in northwest Iowa.
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Gracttingey High
Emmetsburg High Ab Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
County Seat
Bartleman
Emmetsbare
Emmetsbury
Lowa
Hengel of Fenton Seeks County Treasurer Post
Richard Hengel of Fenton, Democratic candidate for Palo Alto County treasurer, visited with his sister Mrs. Mc Whorter of Cylinder. He plans an active campaign after recovering from a serious ailment that required surgery.
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Richard Hengel of
Fenton
Hengel
Palo Alto County
McWhorter
Cylinder
the Times
Mr. Hengel
John Peterson Auction Sale Next Monday
John Peterson of a mile west and a mile north of the Fallow creamery will close out sales Monday October 1 starting at 1 pm. Auction includes 8 head of horses 15 Holstein cattle farm machinery grain hay a Model T Ford cement mixer and household goods with usual six month terms Grodlan Reeves auctioneers Greatinger State Bank clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peterson
Fallow Creamery
Grodlan & Reeves
Graettinger State
Peterson
Emmetsburg Man Loses Case Over Fatal Truck Crash
Phil Cupper secured a $6,000 verdict against Mike Neibauer of Emmetsburg in district court last week after a fatal crash near Sanborn in February 1981 where the plaintiff’s mother died when the machine she rode collided with Neibauer’s truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Phil Cupper
Mike Neibauer
Neibauer
Sanborn
Order Tax Receipts Here At Gractiinger State Bank
Tax receipts can be ordered at Gractiinger State Bank. Orders received this week avoid October 1 penalties. Limited days remain this month to place orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gractiinger State Bank
Snowstorm Hits Dupree South Dakota Daily Update
The dailies report a heavy snow storm in progress at Dupree South Dakota and note substantial rain during the day. Stealby Grasttinger is mentioned as having notable rainfall activity.
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South Dakota
Dupree
Stealby Grasttinger
Highway 17 Paving Plans Outlined For Emmet County
Emmet County residents heard from highway official Ditto that the state highway commission plans a sweeping program for No 17 including re routing grading bridging and paving from Hallinartoed to the Palo Alto county line. About 126000 was allocated for five miles of the Wallingford road with most work to occur next year. Some fall work possible if crews arrive early before cold weather.
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Ratherville
Northwest Low
Wis
Ditto
Emmet
Gardgton
Pitt
Highway Commission
Estherville
Minnesota
No. 17
Watnerville
Iowa
County Board of Supervisors
Dilto
Rep
EB. J. Maniece
Joe Ball Hired To Teach And Coach Athletics
Joe Ball of Emmetsburg is hired as assistant English teacher and assistant athletics coach in the Grachtinger public schools. He began duties Monday as a four year Columbia College graduate with teaching experience. Ball is popular in his hometown and already made a strong impression as a new faculty member and will teach English and assist with coaching.
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Joe Ball
Emmetsburg
Grachtinger
Columbia College
Mills Family Mourns Death Of Infant Kenneth Lao
Mr and Mrs A H Mills mourn the death of their month old son Kenneth Lao who passed away early morning The funeral was held Saturday afternoon The baby was born August 26 He is survived by his parents three sisters and six brothers The Mills family extend sincere sympathy to friends in their sorrow Also Swea City reports 16 car loads of potatoes shipped to September 18 with No 1 grade at 60 cents per bushel The yield is expected to be smaller this year due to drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Miller
Emmetsburg
Gradtiinger
Bridget Collins
Helat Rysway
A. H. Milla
Kenneth Lao
Eviday
Swea City
the Horn
Round trip to Chicago costs nine dollars in gas
Dr. McManus reports a new Dodge trip from Graettinger to Chicago and back, claiming only nine dollars worth of gasoline were needed for the journey. He recently completed the ride last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Graettinger
McManus
Will Rogers in Handy Andy at Hawkeye Graettinger
Will Rogers stars in Handy Andy with Peggy Wood at the Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger for Friday and Saturday shows. Also featured are Star Packer with John Wayne and Verna Hillie on upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday nights, plus The Prizefighter and the Lady with Myrna Loy Baer Dempsey Carnera and Walter Houston as the big feature on November 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Handy Andy
Peggy Wood
Huniy Andy
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Star Packer
John, Wayne
Verna Hillie
Mytin Loy
Max Baer
Jack Dempsey
Carnera
Walter Houston
Weather notes and reader notice from the Times
Toslay reports cool conditions and light fires with outdoor overcoats, while Tuesday brings summer rain and snow in South Dakota. The past week shows a mix of rain and warm spells and a few light frosts. Subscribers are urged to pay overdue balances as conditions have disrupted normal payments.
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Toslay
South Dakota
Governor Langer to Speak at Es Fifth Friday Event
Governor William Langer of North Dakota will headline Friday evening at Katherville, September 28, weather permitting at Riverview Park. rain location is Community Clubhouse. He has drawn national attention and was sought for Gruettinger Labor Day, eight o’clock sharp attendance expected by Westharville residents and Gruettinger supporters.
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North Dakota
Katherville
Langer
Wm. Langer
Mers Union
Riverview Park
Gruettinger
Wstharville
Gruetlinger
Baling Of Hay An Old Industry, Again Revived
Graettinger sees a revival in baling hay and storing straw as large Wikert fleet trucks move baled alfalfa through town. J. A. Spies stores hay while others follow, reviving Northwest Iowa’s former hay center activity linked to West Bend’s past.
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Graettinger
Wikert
J. A. Spies
West Bend Journal
West Bend
Iowa
Fishermen Trip From Graettinger Heads North
A group of Graettinger fishermen including Bert Anderson George Singer Alfred McCombs A F P Thompson Henry Bratrude Clifford Rathman Lawrence Rathman LeRoy Bartleman John McBride and John Clemmenson left Graettinger Sunday for northern Minnesota and southern Canada to test if fish migrate northward. They traveled to Duluth and plan a 140 mile trip toward the well stocked IkEa region.
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Minnesota
Canada
North Land
Bert Anderson
George Singer
Alfred McCombs
A. F P. Thompson
Henry Bratrude
Clifford
Lawrence Rathman
LeRoy Bartleman
John McBride
John Clemmenson
Graettinger
Duluth
Perth
uKea
Star Packer and Prizefighter Showings With 1940s Casts
VRIL-SAT September 28 29 features Will Rogers and Peggy Wood on Tuesday Wednesday October 2 3. Star Packer with John Wayne Verna Hillio Friday Saturday October 6 6. The Prizefighter and the Lady with Myrna Loy Max Baer Jack Dempsey Carnera and Walter Houston.
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Handy Andy
Will Rogera
Peggy Wood
Star Packer
John Wayne
Verna Hillio
Myrna Loy
Max Baer
Jack Dempsey
Carnera
Walter Houston
Anniversary Celebration Marks St Paul Lutheran Church Milestone
The Graettinger and South Walnut congregations held the semi centennial observance of St Paul Lutheran Church with Thursday through Sunday services. Founders Hans Westergard and Lars Duhn attended, Rev James P Christensen led the program, and a 200 year old antiques display complementedAddressed by Rev Nielsen and Rev Carlsen, the event honored pioneers and a written history prepared by Pastor Christensen. The event featured a noon meal served by Ladies Aid and a souvenir booklet History And Background.
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St. Paul Lutheran Ccongregation
Graettinger
Grachtinger
South Walnut
Nielsen
Carlsen
Arthur Hoattom
M.rs
Ladies’ Aid Society
Trinity Seminary
Blair
Nebraska
South Walnut Church
National Synod
St. Paul Lutheran Church
James P. Christensen
Christensen
Northwest
Lowa
Hans Westergard
Lars Duhn
P. J. Paulsen
Myr
Paulsen
Will Present Home Talent Play This Fall
Members of the Catholic Young Peoples' society of Graettinger are rehearsing a home talent play to be presented in late October or early November. Frank Meade of Emmetsburg has been engaged to direct the production. Max Meare brings substantial experience in this field.
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Catholic Young Peoples’ Society
Graettinger
Frank Meade
Emmetsburg
Max, Meare
Reeves Auction Sells 262 Head as Market Rises
Bond Reeves held his eighteenth annual live stock sale on Monday attracting a good crowd despite afternoon rain. The catalog listed 262 head with 25 excellent horses among them. Reeves, a noted farmer and pioneer, is described as a live wire in agricultural circles.
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Reeves
Reaves
Atice
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Yook
Gust Carlson
R. Gardner
Carlson
Garner
Gardner
Charles Crsuidy
Theil Brothers
Britt, Iowa
Uyo
Graettinger High School
Behren
Royal
Gradlinger
Evergreenwich
Iveryons
Mametshore
Emmet County
Minmed
Wilmpford
Palo Alo County
Mrs. Mills
Dante
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