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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1931
Page
14
Record shows nil cash in Red Cross drive youth relief and lists individual contributors with amounts credited to their town or township. Names and sums include Hanes 63 dollars, others 30, 16, 73, 51, 80, 10, 1, 5, 2, and 148.2 cents noted in the document.
The county received six hundred dollars apportioned to aid Red Cross funds with donations and clothing shipped from communities. Red Cross officers thank the press and contributors for support. County Attorney and sheriff conducted a raid on Hemsey dance hall during a Tuesday evening event. No deaths reported and no violent outcomes noted.
Nquor was found and no charges were preferred against owner Joe Homsey. As officers entered the hall and announced their mission, dancers fearing searches dumped liquid possessions out rear windows. Rumors circulated about quantities discarded, but no proof could be provided. The dance continued until closing time.
An advertisement promotes the opening of Clara Mack Temple’s Commercial Beauty Parlor and Warber Shop at 7004 Central Ave Fort Dodge. The ad offers the Universal Modern Push Wave complete for $2.50 from an original $7.00 price and invites early appointments via Monroe 2200.
T A Hersleff Blacksmith and Welding Shop in Wallingford Iowa advertises dependable acetylene welding for broken machines and castings with on site and shop work, quick service, and free cheerful estimates.
Local items advertise Justice of the Peace services for P. J. McCarty real estate and collections and non resident property care. Bartleman Barbershop offers modern services and child friendly care. Live Stock Shipping Association urges farmer support, meets quarterly with contact numbers and manager W. L. O'Connor.
Amdahl's Meat Market announces relocation to a new building and invites customers to shop a full line of fresh and cured meats, oysters, fish, fruits and vegetables, and groceries. J G Amdahl, proprietor, thanks patrons and promises quality, price, and service. Telephone 88, Gracttinger, Iowa.
Simonsen Bros. operate City Meat Market at Graettinger Iowa with fresh and cured meats, ham and bacon at low prices, plus cream milk bread and a full stock of fruits and vegetables for Sunday dinners. Telephone 71. Patronage appreciated.
Graettinger Bakery offers fresh baked goods with in town delivery and bakery pick up at the shop Open Wednesday and Saturday evenings Graettinger Farmers Grain Co advertises seeds flour and farm supplies emphasizing local ownership and service D E McCarty manager and M E Raepe proprietor signal strong community ties.
Quaker Oats Co thanks customers for past patronage and invites continued business. Announcement lists two flour grades Quaker’s and Mother’s, a full line of seeds and salt, Blue Diamond and Curlew coal, Orient Egg and Hard Coal at low prices, and urges checking grain prices before selling. J H Swift manager. office 72, house 2. Dr Hill advertises ENT services and glasses with contact number.
Notice from Palo Alto County Iowa that Herman Elsen Bast has been appointed and qualified as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Chris Hansen, late of Palo Alto County, deceased. Creditors must promptly pay and file claims with the district court clerk for allowance, as provided by law. Arthur W. Smith is the attorney for the administrator. Dated March 26, 1932.
By order of the District Court of Palo Alto County Iowa National Life Insurance Company sues John Ingebrigtson and others. Sheriff to sell real estate in Emmetsburg on April 16 1931 to satisfy $16031.85 debt plus costs. Sale times 9 to 4 pm with bid at 10:15 am. R L Shea Sheriff.
The Island and Pacific Railway in Town ship 97 North Range 33 west of the St. P. M. Palo Alto County Iowa offers sale to the highest cash bidder on April 15 at the Emmetsburg Court House. Sale runs 9am to 4pm, begins 10am, to cover debt plus interest and costs. Dated Emmetsburg Iowa Marels 117th 1931. R L Shea Sheriff Palo Alto County Iowa.
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