Sullivan Named General Superintendent for Manitoba Division
T. S. Sullivan of Saskatoon has been appointed general superintendent of the Manitoba division of Canadian National Railways. The promotion places him among the district’s top six division superintendents, effective October 15, with Winnipeg as his base. He previously led the Saskatoon division and is a Graettinger native, brother to the Times publisher.
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Sullivan
Saskatoon
Sask
Canada
Manitoba
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Duluth
Hudson’s Bay
Port Arthur
Humbolt
Saskatchewan
Graettinger
St. Mary’s
Emmetsburg
Times
Shortage Reported in County Funds After Hancer Resign
A Des Moines press release reports an $885.68 shortage in county funds overseen by former county superintendent K. T. Hancer who resigned August 28. State checkers completed work at Emmetsburg and sent a sealed report to Auditor Martin Thompson. J. E. Smith named successor. Board of education to decide future steps after reviewing the report, with a $5,000 bond tied to the shortage. Hancer had previously led Graettinger Schools.
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Des Moines
K. T. Hancer
Emmetsburg
Martin Thompson
Hancer
J. E. Smith
Pulp
Alto Board
County ‘Board of Education
Board of Supervisors
Graettinger Schools
George regains eyesight after operation at Iowa City
Graettinger friends of C. S. George of Grinnell report he has regained sight after a year of total blindness. In August he had an age operation at Iowa City and now sees with glasses. His wife-in-law Mrs. E. S. George of Graettinger received his letter written in his own hand. Mr. George, once Graettinger banker, is now 81 years old.
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Graettinger
C. S. George
Grinnell
How to Make Money with a Bull Trade
Eighteen months after buying a young Holstein bull for 300 dollars Otto Appel sold it back to Spies & Levi for 800 dollars. The bull now meets an important order, illustrating a profitable cycle in livestock trading as bulls of this breed can reach values around 4000 dollars.
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Otto Appel
Spies & Levi
Palo Alto Auxiliary Meeting At Ruthven Oct 5
Double warning from Graettinger police urges respect for road signs and slow driving in busy business sections on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Palo Alto Auxiliary at Ruthven announces an American Legion meeting Thursday evening October 5 at 8:00. Mrs. Frans Swangon will preside.
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Graettingers
Businese
Home From The Hospital Amid Uncertain Recovery
Fragmentary notice notes a person returning home from the hospital and recovering after a ruptured event, with references to friends and lingering uncertainty about full recovery. No clear names or locations are legible in the text.
Auction News Spies and Lein Hold Fall Sale
Spies and Lein of southwest of Graettinger will hold their annual fall sale of pure bred Spotted Poland China hogs Friday night October 27. More particulars later. This is one of the finest herds of Spotted Polands in northwest Iowa.
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Optees
Spies & Lein
Graettinger
Iowa
Closing Hours At Graettinger Stores
Graettinger stores will close Wednesday October 4 until further notice. The last Wednesday night opening occurred last evening.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Triumphs Over Emmetsburg B C
The Graettinger high school football team defeated Emmetsburg B 19 to 0 on Evergreen Field Monday night. Graettinger showed improved blocking and tackling with five fourth quarter touchdowns, three counted. Bernard Elsenbast plunged for a score, Lloyd McCombs ran 46 yards to score, and Fitet added a 40 yard run. A later play was nullified by a backfield in motion. The article also notes Mr and Mrs M J Tindall of Graettinger have 40 grandchildren, a local record.
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Lloyd McCombs
Fitet
Eisenbast
Larsen
Graettinger
McCombr
Graettinger to Celebrate Homecoming October 27
Graettinger high school will hold homecoming Friday October 27 with a football game against Bode and expected record attendance. The Community club voted to donate 25 dollars for prizes including 10 to Homecoming Queen and 10 and 5 for the best floats. Coach George Case has rapidly improved the team from novices, winning after an opening loss to Gilmore City.
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Graettinger High School
Bode
Graettinger
George Case
Fire Hazards Sought In Local Business Week
During fire prevention week October the local fire department will inspect Graettinger businesses for possible fire hazards. Homes may be inspected if homeowners request it. It is a good idea to have your home inspected. There may be fire hazards you do not realize.
Weather report notes mixed fall conditions after heavy rainfall
A dated weather brief describes a weak spell of delightful fall weather following last Wednesday night’s heavy rain. It cites a light front on Sunday morning and records rainfall around eight inches at a location, noting the event as one of the heaviest in several years.
Victor Hempstead Fatally Injured In Cycle-Car Crash
Victor Hempstead aged 20 died at Holy Family hospital Monday night from injuries in a motorcycle and car crash Sunday afternoon at 4.00. He was home on leave from Camp McCoy and remained unconscious until death. The Estherville Daily News reports he is from Estherville and was critical after the accident.
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Victor Hempstead
Holy Family Hospital
Camp McCoy
Estherville
Light Frost Buoys Farmers As Crops Ripen
A light frost Sunday morning, September 24, touched the area, slightly heavier than the August 20 frost. Farmers interviewed by the reporter said the frost should hasten ripening of corn and beans.
Westfalls Purchase Estate Home in Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Edward Westfall purchased the Mrs McDonald Estate residence in east Graettinger and are making repairs. They have leased it to Mr and Mrs Russell Christiansen. The former occupants Mr and Mrs Bob Potter moved to Superior where Mr Potter is employed.
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Edward Westfall
Mrs. McDonald
East Graettinger
Russell Christiansen
Bob Potter
Superior
Mr. Potter
Moved To Their New Home In Estherville
Mr and Mrs Emmett Jackman and family moved into their new home at Estherville Wednesday They purchased this home some time ago but could not secure possession until now During the past two months they resided in Graettinger with Mrs Acknen a mother Mrs E George Ole anderson 82 PASSED AWAY Ole O Anderson 82 retired Wallingford banker died at Holy Family hospital from a heart condition He was native of Norway and the first mayor of Wallingford a founder of Farmers Savings bank funeral held Thursday afternoon old friends will regret to learn of his passing
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Emmett Jackman
Estherville
Graettinger
Acknen
George
Ole Anderson
Ole O. Anderson
Wallingford
Holy Family Hospital
Mr. Anderson
Norway
Farmers Savings Bank
Anderson
Horse and Pony Show Nets 264 For Polio Fund
The Graettinger event raised 264 for the National Foundation for Infan tila Paralysis. Jack Wolfe, a committee member, delivered the net proceeds to Emmetsburg. Treasurer Ethel Yeutter praised the committee and gratitude noted from the Polio Drive. Members included Marcus Geil, Dick Wermerson, Harold Prather, Elmer Hansen, Ted Leduc, Vernie Jacobson.
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Jack Wolfe
National Foundation For
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Ethel Yeutter
Marcus Geil
Dick Wermerson
Harold Prather
Elmer Hansen
Ted Leduc
Vernie Jacobson
World Series Games Headed to Grasttinger in October
The World Series baseball matchups are slated for Grasttinger in October. Games will be held at the Edgar Grain residence and Earl Long pool hall, with start dates around October 4 and television coverage anticipated nationwide by Saturday.
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Grasttinger
Edgar Grain
Earl Long Pool Hall
Jtu Ty
Beardsley to Visit Graettinger and Ruthven Tuesday
Governor Wm. S. Beardsley will speak to Graettinger students at 8 16 p.m. in the high school auditorium. He then may meet locals at Jensen Drug Store downtown. The governor will also be at Ruthven at 2 00 p.m. The public is invited to both events and the school program includes the marching band.
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Wm. S. Beardsley
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Jensen Drug Store
Beardsley
Ruthven
Elmer Kunz Mourns Death Of His Father
Elmer Kunz of Emmetsburg mourns the death of his father Leonard Kunz 71 of Emmetsburg who died of a heart attack Wednesday evening. Emmetsburg business places closed Friday 9 to 10 am during funeral at St Thomas church. Deceased is survived by his wife nine children 19 grandchildren three brothers and four sisters. The Times extends sympathy to Elmer Kunz and the Kunz family.
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Elmer Kunz
Graettinger
Leonard Kunz
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Chure
Elentyr- Kunz
Othe Kunz
Burial of P. J. O'Connor Friday Morning
The remains of P. J. O'Connor of Kenmare North Dakota arrive Graettinger Friday at 9 15 on the train. He will be taken to St Jacob's Catholic cemetery for burial in the O'Connor family lot. He was born in Morrin Illinois in 1888 and died at Kenmare January 27 1948. He left Graettinger fifty years ago.
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P. J. O'Connor
Kenmare
North Dakota
Graettinger
St. Jacob’s Catholic Cemetery
O'Connor
Deceager
D. BE
McCarty
F. L. Lambe
Morrin
Illinois
Teaching in Wisconsin at New Lisbon by Appel family
Henry Appel son of Mr and Mrs Otto Appel teaches science and physical education in New Lisbon Wisconsin near LaCrosse. John Reynolds hospitalized in Sioux City after check up shows need for ongoing treatment. locals wish for his speedy recovery.
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Wisconsin
Henry Appel
Otto Appel
New Lisbon
LaCrosse
Henry
John Reynolds
Sioux City
Marvin Wikert Farm Home Destroyed By Fire
Fire destroyed the Marvin Wikert home on route 2 about 12 miles east of Brainerd at 1 am September 14. Neighbors sheriff's office and forestry crews saved nearby buildings and yard structures. Wikert woke with crackling sounds, opened a hall door and the flames leaped toward him as the blaze spread in wind through Nokay Lake township.
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Marvin Wikert
Lof Brainerd
Nokay Lake Township
Sheriff’s Office
Forestry Department
Wikert
Annual Chicken Supper in South Walnut
The South Walnut Ladies' Aid will hold its annual chicken supper on Friday, September 29. Serving begins at 6:00 p.m. Menu includes roast chicken and dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas and carrots, cabbage slaw, sliced tomatoes, pickles, pie, coffee, bread and butter. Public is invited.
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South Walnut
South Walnut Ladies’ Aid
Unlicensed dogs surge in Graettinger season
Graettinger faces a rising dog population as unwanted pets are dumped in town. Increased barking and nighttime disturbance prompt a call to owners to secure proper dog tags and licensing without delay.
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Graettinger
John Haag Wounded In Action In Korean War
Mr and Mrs Michael Haag received a war department telegram last week stating their son John was slightly wounded in action in Korea September 6 John has seen action in Korea since July 4 From news dispatches Reds started a big drive September 3 It may be a week or more before the parents receive additional news The telegram stating slightly wounded is some consolation to the family
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Michael Haag
War Department
John
Korea
John McDonald
Gene
Reds
Gidettinger
Graettinger Considers Bond for Modern Fire Station
Graettinger mayor and council call a special election on October 19 for a $10,000 bond to purchase the D C Barringer garage on East Robbins Avenue and convert it into a fire station. The plan includes housing two fire trucks, a dry ing room, space for truck maintenance, and storage for town equipment. The building is largely fireproof and not in a fire hazard area. volunteers run the fire department and no opposition is anticipated.
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Graettinger
D. C. Barringer
East Robbins Avenue
Local Young Man Norman Christiansen Dies In Fire Tragedy
Norman Earl Christiansen 37 of Graettinger died after his clothing caught fire Monday morning. He suffered about 85 percent burns and died at Holy Family hospital Estherville at 11:50 a.m. His father A C Christiansen and siblings survive. Funeral held at First Lutheran Church with Rev. E W Quam officiating. Burial in South Walnut cemetery.
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Norman Christiansen
Graettinger
Lloyd Cornelius
Kelly” Petersen
Thoreson Chevrolet
Cornelius
J. H. Walston
Martin Ambulance
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
A. C. Christiansen
Norman
Anthony
New Mexico
Raymond Igon
Mr. Christiansen
el Paso
Grachtinger
Thureinna
Clayton Duhn
Ralph Masters
South Walnut Cemetery
Martin
Norman Earl Christiansen
Logt Island Township
Palo Alto County
Iowa
A. C. Christiangen
Melvin
Torris
Arnold
Sioux City
Gordon
Floyd
Ruth Stearns
Effie Probst
Terris
Peart Tgou
Fern Thomson
Chicago
Times
Kuyper Surrenders Beer Permit at Hotel Parlor
A A Kuyper surrendered his beer selling permit for the hotel beer parlor as of midnight Saturday. Fixtures remain, disposition of equipment unclear. Arrangements for surrender were made at a Friday night town council hearing. Mrs Don Elbert Burns from a pressure cooker accident at her East Graettinger home a week ago.
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A. A. Kuyper
Don Elbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. S. Sullivan
Emmetsburg B
M. J. Tindall
Paul Mahan
P. J. O’connor
John Haag
Ee Ulrich Truog
Wee E Mullard
Doris" Neot
Graettin
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