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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
5
The Augustana Academy A Capella choir will give a concert at First Lutheran church Graettinger on Sunday April 6 at 11 00 am No admission charge but a free will offering will be taken The program is promised to be splendid and a cordial invitation is extended to the public.
The Lake Mills Graphic issue of March 26 covers the Vinje creamery at Scarville Iowa led by buttermaker Selmer Nelson. The plant has been designated a state brand creamery after a major remodeling program completed recently. Nelson’s growing record is noted as friends from Lost Island travelled to Scarville to visit. The visitors included Wilmar Petersen Art Rasmussen Harold Jorgensen John Jacobsen and Henry J. Patersen.
The Lost Island Farm Bureau sponsors a carnival at Center School to raise funds for seating in the township meeting room. Further events and dates will be announced later.
Market summary from Graettinger dated April 3 1941 covers corn prices with faded value notes, oats bids, eggs, state brand butter, heavy hens by weight class, legs and horns values, and springs over five pounds with per pound quotes. Contains fragmented OCR details on commodity prices and graded poultry items.
Dennis Lambe about 67 died Thursday afternoon at Westhope North Dakota The funeral was held Monday He was a brother of F L Lambe of Graettinger James Lambe lives in Westhope and a sister Miss Mary Lambe resides in Dubuque More complete particulars in next week s Times
John McBride to auction his Graettinger residence on Saturday April 12 starting at two o'clock. The 6 room two story home with full basement and steam heat sits near the First Lutheran church with a good garage. Grodland Reeves are auctioneers and Graettinger State bank is clerk. Deadline for Times articles Tuesday night.
Vivian Sullivan notes the 1941 Jackson Day dinner at Hotel Fort Des Moines drew over 1,373 attendees, a record for any party. The after dinner program featured speeches by E. H. Birmingham, Senator Clyde Herring, Nelson Kraschel, and President Roosevelt, with John Valentine as toastmaster. The piece recalls conversations with prominent Democrats and local political chatter, marking the event as a climactic moment in the 1941 Iowa legislative session.
Graettinger high school pupils take part in a district music contest in Swea City this week with vocal and instrumental groups entered. The Gruettlinger team expects high marks. Miss Reeves and Mr. Bates lead a marked year of progress as the school presents a strong program praised by The Times.
Joe Hassel had just returned from LaSalle Ottawa Peru and other Illinois points and intended to inspect the grounds and plant near Chicago. A gate encounter with two farmers prompted him to decide to postpone the inspection trip to a future date.
The Center Schoolhouse in Lost Island township will be auctioned Saturday April 12 at 10 A M along with a coal house lumber and tools. Several Lost Island schoolhouses have been moved to Graettinger and converted into small dwellings.
Graettinger mourns as Mrs. L. Lippold 62 dies suddenly at her son Lloyd and family home in Pontiac Michigan. She leaves two sons Fred and Lloyd and a granddaughter Marie Lippold. Funeral held at Graettinger with services at the Methodist church and Evergreen cemetery burial.
Members of the Catholic Ladies Aid society upgraded the church basement kitchen. The dining area was rearranged with new tables and a new stove, improving convenience for workers when extra help is needed.
Fred Bommer, brother in law of George and Jake Frick and of Mrs. John Graettinger, died in New York City a few days ago. Graettinger friends extend sympathy to the relatives.
County auditor Martin Thompson informs the Times that this year's corn assessment stands at 14 cents per bushel. The note clarifies the rate applies to grain production within the county.
Farmers Grain Co held a community event in Graettinger last Friday with a free movie and lunch for about 500 patrons. Manager Jorgen Andersen showcased a new Blue Streak mixer and the commercial feed product now manufactured at the Graettinger elevator, signaling a potential new business line.
Local business places will close from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Good Friday as observed. Public offices and some services may adjust hours accordingly.
Jacob Peter Jacobsen aged 72 died at 9 30 a m Friday March 21 at his Chino California home after a period of poor health He and his wife planned their golden wedding on April 10 Earlier in life he lived in Graettinger Iowa and North Dakota He was born in Sundby Denmark September 28 1868 Surviving are a wife and several sons and daughters including A C James John and Louie with many relatives The Times extends sympathy to the family
Elmer Kunz has begun construction on a new shoe repair shop on a vacant lot purchased from John Graettinger. The site adjoins the Graettinger Telephone Co. office on the east, with Kunz occupying the Mrs. Pater A. Peterson building on the west. The 18 by 24 foot building should be ready for occupancy by April 15.
Des Moines reports triple speed action as the Iowa House and Senate close their session. Bills advancing include licensing for pinball machines soundies jute boxes and admissions taxes with debates over state aid for education and teacher salaries. Governor Griswold of Nebraska visits to discuss boundary issues. adjournment aimed for April 10.
It is a boy for Myr. and Mrs. Jack Jackson, born Tuesday April 2. The Jacksons now have two girls and a boy. Mother and baby in Estherville hospital. The Times offers hearty congratulations to the very happy parents.
Glenn Johnson of the Graettinger Block and Tile Co reports the sale of a cement stave silo to Roy Swanson in Spirit Lake and to Floyd Hurley in Mallard.
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