Popular Local Girl Weds Cylinder Young Man
Miss Mavie Haag of Graettinger area marries William Fude of Cylinder at Graettinger Catholic Church. Attendants were Rosella Haag and Joseph Ude, with altar boys Jack Haag and John Grady. The ceremony featured Ave Maria and wedding marches, followed by a 1 PM dinner at the bride's home.
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William Fude
John Ude
Cylinder
Mavie Haag
M. Maag
West of Graettinger
Graettinger
Walher D. K. Hurley
Rosella Haag
Joseph Ude
Foley
Minnesota
Farmers’ Creamery Co
Cylinder High School
Arry
Emmetsburg
Times
Fade
Jensen family reports smooth trip to Jacksonville
Mrs. J. P. Jensen wires from Jacksonville that they arrived safely in their home city. Mr. Jensen endured the Graettinger to Chicago leg well. the Florida climate should aid his recovery as he regains strength slowly. Mrs. Jensen hopes the Sullivans visit Florida this winter before being drawn to Southern California.
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O. K
J. PF. Jensen
Jacksonville
Jensen
Graettinger
Chicago
Florida
Sullivans
California
Frank Weir Purchases Graettinger Home
Frank Weir bought the Art Holland residence in Graettinger now occupied by the Jens Kirkegaard family. Mr and Mrs Frank Weir live on the Bert Montgomery farm south of Graettinger and will stay there for the next year unless the farm is sold.
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Frank Weir
Art Holland
Graettinger
Jens Kirkegaard
Bert Montgomery
Gradt tinger High School Basemen Reach Week Record
Gradt tinger High School baseball team went 2 1 last week beating Mallard 16 to 9 then losing 4 to 1 to Gillett Grove in sectional play. Mallard was routed 16 to 3 by Gradt tinger last Thursday. Harold Strain pitched 5 innings, Reed Potter finished, with Mc Combs leading hitters at 3 for 4. Potter had a triple and a double. Barringer two hits including a triple. Paul Frick referenced.
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Gradttinger High School
Mallard
Palmer
Gillett Grove
GHS
Harold Strain
Reed Potter
Richard McCombs
Robert Barringer
Paul Frick
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Auction sale notice for Amos E Tomlingen in Graettinger area
Local farm auction to close out Thursday October 3 on a Graettinger area farm. 88 head of livestock include 18 Shorthorn cattle 73 Hampshire hogs and work horses. Machinery includes Farmall tractor and house goods plus 20 tons clover hay and No 1 potatoes. Reeves and Grodland are auctioneers. Iowa Trust & Savings Bank clerk. Cattle topped at 167.60 per head. sale totals satisfactory. Also advisory note urging plan dates with Grodland Reeves for future auctions and free sale bills with listing.
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Amos E. Tomlingen
Graettinger
Tomlinson
Gruyer
Hampshire
Reeves and Grodland
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Rev J H Miller Reappointed Graettinger Methodist Pastor
Graettinger residents cheer the reappointment of Rev. J Heber Miller as pastor of the Methodist church. He and wife have been active locals with many friends in the congregation and community. The Times reminds readers of its deadline and submission guidelines for notices and club items.
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Graettinger
J. Heber Miller
Methodist Church
Graettingers Move to Glendale California
Mr and Mrs Louie Graettinger and their children will depart next Monday for Glendale California to establish their new home They have sold their household goods at an auction sale and express regret at leaving the community
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Glendale
Louie Graettinger
California
Graettinger
Mrs Fleming Very Ill in Graettinger Home
Mrs J A Fleming remains confined to bed for weeks and shows little improvement. Her son Floyd visited last week and returned to Washington DC this week. Graettinger friends hope for an early recovery and send best wishes.
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Fleming
J. A. Fleming
Floyd
Washington, D. C
Graettinger
Clothing Drive for Russian Relief at Hawk Eye
Saturday matinee at the Hawkeye Theatre in Graettinger offers 2 30 pm admission only with a clothing or usable shoe donation. The drive, led by Sam Watson, runs during the week of September 24 to 30, supported by Russian War Relief and Iowa sponsors to rush garments and bedding to the Soviet Union.
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Hawkeye
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Russia
Sam Watson
Iowa
Iowa Motion Picture War Activities Committee
Watson
Soviet Union
Installation of 8000 Dollar Feed Grinder and Mixer
Farmers Grain Co installs a new 8000 dollar feed grinding and mixing system in its warehouse. Smith Construction Co of Webster City leads the project with foreman F A Gronert, aiming to finish in about six weeks. The setup includes a 60 hp motor, a 2000 lb mixer, a complete grain dump, and bins designed to empty in three minutes.
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Farmers, Grain Co
Smith Construction Co
Webster City
F. A. Gronert
Farmers Grain Co
Gronert
A. J. Johnson
Edd Flohra
Creston
Ensign Howard Flohra
Pacific
the Times
Gon
Creaton
Howard L. Flohra
Cherry Sr
Navy Department
Navy
Norman Mi Miller
North Carolina
Paper Drive in Graettinger Saturday September 30
The American Legion sponsors a nationwide waste paper drive in Graettinger on September 30 to support war needs. Collectors begin 1:00 p.m. paper to be bundled and secured. farmers bring to Triple A warehouse 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday night. If rain, collections shift to Monday. Townspeople place bundles at curb. Also notes Rev L A Mathre resigns after 19 years at Estherville Lutheran Church and a distant funeral for Mrs Olson’s aunt aged 98.
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Triple A
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Legionaires
Legion Hall
Times
American Legion
Graettinger
War Production Board
L. A. Mathre
Estherville
PAY TAXES NOW UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30
Property owners must pay the last half of the property tax by September 30 to avoid penalties. A note mentions a penalty starting October 1. Also a brief society item notes Mrs. H. H. Gunderson of Lincoln Nebraska visiting her cousin Mrs. E. George, the first meeting in 51 years. Read The Times for bargains.
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H. H. Gunderson
Lincoln
Nebraska
E. §. George
United War Fund Drive Opens Next Monday
The United War Fund drive begins next Monday as towns urge support for World War II service members. Palo Alto counts over 1,500 local boys in the service and more than thirty have given their lives. County chairman J. B. Melvoy notes funds aid war activities and USO clubs operate 3,000 units across the Western Hemisphere to provide recreation and comfort for service members. Continued on Page Four.
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United War Fund
Palo Alto County
Palo Alto
J. B. Melvoy
North Palo Alto
National War Fund
USO
Ant
Alaska
Brazil
Newfoundland
Hawaii
Ostheimer suffers badly broken leg after porch slip
Mrs. Jeanette Ostheimer daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Young suffered a badly broken leg a week ago Wednesday evening while returning from work after slipping on a porch step. Dr Mc Manus set the bone and she will stay in bed at least two months. Mrs Young cancelled plans to go to Los Angeles for the winter. Friends regret the misfortune.
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Jeanette Ostheimer
R. M. Young
McManus
Ostheimer
Mrs. Young
Los Angeles
Resignations and new appointees on War Price Board
Joseph P. Hand resigns as chairman of War Price and Ration Board No. 74 in Emmetsburg Iowa. John G. Kehr appointed to fill vacancy and will serve administratively with all Panels. Frank Hansen becomes Fuel and Stove Panel chairman. Paul M. Shain joins Hansen’s Panel as a board member. Leo Brownlee joins Gasoline Panel as a new board member.
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Ration News
Joseph P. Hand
Emmetsburg
Iowa
John G. Kehr
Mr. Kehr
Frank Hansen
Paul M. Shain
Hansen
Leo Brownlee
Mail Packaged for Service Members Abroad Campaign
Public urged to mail Christmas packages promptly with mailing period from September 15 to October 15. Officials warn delays could leave some service members disappointed on Christmas Day as many will rely on timely postal delivery.
New Bookkeeper at Farmers Creamery Graettinger
Leo Hughes becomes the bookkeeper at Farmers Creamery Co Graettinger succeeding Marie Hang who resigned Hughes a World War II veteran is described as capable and a valuable hire for the operation
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Creamery
Leo Hughes
The
Farmers Creamery Co
Graettinger
Marie Hang
Hughes
Local Obituaries Include Jensen Starkey and Simonson Deaths
C P Jensen 78 died at home Sunday after long illness. Funeral Thursday. Wm J Starkey 48 died at Ayrshire Tuesday evening. Funeral Friday at residence and at German Lutheran church, Lost Island cemetery interment. Nels Simonson of Montana died recently. funeral at Lost Island Lutheran church with Rev Julius F Masted. Surviving brothers listed. Times extends sympathy.
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P. Jensen
Lost Island
Nels Simonson
Montana
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Julius F. Masted
Mr. Simonson
Martin
John
Art
Ruthven
Alfred
Chris
Machinery Rationing Ends for Farm Equipment
Rationing on most farm machinery is lifted excluding corn picking machines. Buyers may purchase machinery and tractors wherever parked. Lawrence Brennen of the Triple A calls it the best news in three years.
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Lawrence Brennen
The
Triple A
Next Week Dinner Events from Local Churches
Methodist ladies will serve a chicken dinner Thursday evening and Catholic ladies will offer a public dinner at noon on Sunday, with both events inviting the community to attend.
Moving To Spencer Church Couple Plans New Home
Mr and Mrs Wendell Christianson will move to Spencer at the start of the week to establish their home. Mr Christianson has secured a good position there. Graettinger residents regret losing this splendid family.
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Spencer
Wendell Christianson
Mr. Christianson
Graettinger
Frost Prediction Yields Light Sunday Frost
The forecast called for a light frost in low areas Sunday morning with no frost on higher ground. The 1944 crops continue to progress in the annual fall season, making gains against Jack Frost.
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Jack Frost
Land sale transfers Ole Sorensen Estate parcels
Heirs sold the Ole Sorensen Estate farm with Alfred Nelson buying 40 acres and Fred Marxen acquiring 160 acres. The John Jensen family currently occupies the property.
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Ole Sorensen
Soli
Alfred Nelson
Fred Marxen
John Jensen
Mayo Clinic visitors from Ro chester trip
A. P. Thompsen W. R. Petersen and Tommy Thomsen visited Mayo Clinic on Wednesday with Mr Petersen planning a tour of the clinic.
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Mayo Clinic
A. P. Thompsen
W. R. Petersen
Tommy Thomsen
Rochester
Mr. Petersen
Bazaar Dinners At Church Dinners October 8 and 5
Methodist ladies plan a bazaar dinner on Thursday October 8 with roast chicken mashed potatoes cabbage salad escalloped corn sliced tomatoes jam pickles rolls pie and coffee serving from 5 30 p m in the church dining room a bazaar will be held in connection. Catholic Ladies Aid society reminds of dinner October 8 in the church dining room with a bazaar and is led by Mrs J A Doerning and officers. public invited.
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Methodist Ladies
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
J. A. Doerning
Aid Society
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Palo Alto Farm
Amos EE. Tomlinson
A. P
Grodland & Reeves
J. H. Miller
Methodist
Churaday
America
Titusville
W. C. Olson
Story City
C. P. Jensen
Wm. Starkey
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