Officer Paulsen Resigns After Long Service
John Paulsen, Graettinger night watchman for almost twenty years, retires April first after joining in March 1919. He recalls pivotal incidents including thwarted break-ins at C A Jensen store, Henry Westergard blacksmith shop, and Osher Department store, noting no successful burglaries during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paulsen
Mr. Paulsen
Terris
Paulsen
C. A. Jensen
Henry Westergard
Shota
Osher
Army Day Observance Flags Display Across Nation
April 6 marks Army Day and the anniversary of the United States entry into World War I. Flags will be displayed on public buildings and homes. The Times, through the courtesy of the Legion Auxiliary, has secured a list of flag days to publish in an upcoming issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Legion Auxiliary
Times
Improvements At Maurstad Home Near Johnson Residence
A. R. Maurstad is making extensive improvements to the house he bought from Jorgen Amgergs on. A new basement has been built and interior changes are under way. Fred Thompson of Kingsley spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wim O'Brien of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Maurstad
Jorgen Amergson
Fred Thompson
Kingsley, Town
Mr. Wim. O’brien
Graettinger
Graettinger Market Report April 6, 1939
Market notes from Graettinger dated Thursday April 6 1939 list egg prices at 12 cents straight run and in trade 14 cents. Butter labeled Ade State Brand at 26 cents. Heavy hens 45 pounds price 5 cents per unit, Leghorns 8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Alieleen
Graettinger Cribbage Team Triumphs Over Estherville
Ten Graettinger cribbage champions defeated ten Estherville players in a Thursday evening match at the Duhn case. Graettinger locals won by 182 points and served lunch after the games. The visitors praised Graettinger hospitality and enjoyed their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Graettinger
Graettinger Pupils Sweep Five Firsts in Music Contest
Music pupils at Graettinger won five firsts and four seconds at Bart last week. G H S teams and individuals earning Division I include Girls' Glee Club Miss Helen Barber Leo Grady Allen Hersleff Miss Gloria Vasey. Division II honors go to the Mixed Chorus Girls' Sextette and Miss Doris Henningsen. Graettinger band earned an Excellent rating. lack of pieces kept it from Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H
Bart
Girls’ Glee Club
Helen Barber
Leo Grady
Allen Hersleff
Gloria Vasey
Doris Henningsen
Direcate
Graettinger
Change to McWilliams Hardware in Graettingar adds stock
A local business change converts the Gamble Agency to McWilliams Hardware under Mr. McWilliams. A large stock of hardware is added and much of the Gamble Store stock remains to be sold at bargain prices. The independent store will offer new lines. a strong season is forecast. Snow-covered ground today brings a light fall and cool temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettingar
Gamble Agency
McWilliams
McWilliams Hardware
Gamble
McWil-lams
Slants On Capitol Hill April Fool Day Notes
Vivian Sullivan reports on Des Moines events April 1 featuring Governor Wilson’s birthday, an April fool joke about eliminating committee clerks, a taxi strike, a Republican club birthday party at Fort Des Moines hotel, Hickenlooper’s basketball banquet visit, and a Senate executive session where spectators and staff were asked to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Geo. A. Wilson
Young Republican Club
Wilson
Fort Des Moines
Senate
House
Stop Hitler drive falters as nations weigh risks
A mixed view emerges on Mr. Chamberlain's Stop Hitler campaign. France faces danger on three fronts while Soviet and Polish leaders doubt British aims. Poland's Josef Beck leverages a 1944 non aggression pact with Germany, and King Carol of Romania weighs sides as Czechoslovakia's fate looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chamberlain
Hitler
der Fuehrer
Reich
France
Soviet Union
Poland
Rumania
Cemies
Stalin
Chamberlai
Josef Beck
Europe
Britain
Germany
Carol
Czechoslovakia
Sacred Concert at First Lutheran Church April 11
First Lutheran choir directed by Fred Walden presents eight numbers including Now Let Every Tongue Assure Thee and Song of Praise at 8 P M on April 11. Sermonette by the Pastor. Free will offering to Gateway Mission. Weather note: mix of warm and cool days with no spring rain yet and lawns turning green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Choir
Fred Walden
Jesus
Joseph
Garten
Bread of Life
Gateway Mission
Minneapolia
Christ Jesus
Gravel Roads Report Spongy Surfaces On Route Two
Wart Jones reports several soft spots along Route Two as gravel roads stay damp from frost. Vehicles have become mired on sections where the surface was undermined, causing travel delays and requests for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wart Jones
Spring Fever in City Meat Market and Furniture Store
Bob Simonsen proprietor of City Meat Market and Arnold Sevold furniture man next door are driven by spring fever. Fresh paint brightens the interior of both businesses as they prepare for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Simonsen
Arnold Sevold
Senate Moves On Farm Front And Other Measures
The report outlines action in the Senate including creating a special committee on agricultural relief with power to introduce bills, potential revisions to farm tenancy and landlords liens, and consideration of a permanent mortgage moratorium. It notes questions of constitutionality on road fund shifts, chain store legislation with a mild unit tax, child welfare funding for dependent children, highway patrol reforms, consolidation bills, civil service for highway maintenance staff, and passage of a truck bill ending the ten mile tax to modernize enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Chickasa
House
Louisiana
Towa
Highway Patrol
Board of Assessment & Review
Tax Commission
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
State Highway Commission
Thong
House of Representatives
Home from Hospital after Auto Accident Injuries
John EB Conway returned home from Emmetsburg hospital Tuesday after injuries from a recent auto crash. He suffered a broken collarbone broken ribs severe cut on one side of the head and is on the road to recovery with Graettinger friends relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EB
Conway
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Furniture Auction in Grachtinger This Saturday
Arnold Sevold announces a sale of used furniture in Grachtinger this Saturday April 8 starting at two o clock. The Sevold furniture warehouse just north of the store hosts the auction with many items never used but shopworn. A complete list is in this week's Times display ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Sevold
Grachtinger
Sevold
Easter Plant Sale By M FE Sunday School Class
The M FE Sunday school class will hold an annual Easter plant sale at Osher Department Store on Saturday April 8. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE
Osher
Blom Named Town Marshal in Gold Mine City Election
Graettinger businessmen voted to appoint Wm. Blom as marshal and night watch, succeeding Wm. Sparks. Blom won 30 of 69 votes and was sworn in at the Monday council meeting. Tom Hampson becomes daylight peace officer and water commissioner. Sparks served a year. Paulsen led nights for eighteen years. Blom has previously served as marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Wm. Blom
Wm. Sparks
Fie
Blom
Wmn. Sparks
J. A. Fleming
Gene McCarty
Albert Jensen
Mr. Sparks
Tom Hampson
Sparks
Mr. Paulsen
Mr. Blom
Mrs Baumgartner and Mildred Visit Washington DC
In January the Graettinger party left Gruettinger for Florida and now returns via Washington and other eastern points. They visit the capital during pre war days. Carl Spies bought the Reeves acreage south of Sullivan and moves the Mueller residence to that land to rebuild a fine home.
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Washington
D. C
EF. A. Baumgartner
Mildred
Washington, D. C
Gruettinger
Florida
Graettinger
Carl Spies
Ben
Bake Sale Saturday At Jensen Store By Local Circles
Mrs. D. C. Barringer and Mrs. C. A. Jensen host a bake sale at the C. A. Jensen store on Saturday April 8. A variety of baked goods will be available and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Barringer
C. A. Jensen
Farm Aid Debates Iowa Farm Legislation in 1939 Session
In Des Moines on April 3 1939 Geo. H. Keeney reports farm aid tops party talks as Senator Mighell pushes a farm program and tax relief while a special Senate committee drafts measures. The House passes The Trucker's Bill to replace the nile tax with a gross weight tax and cap trucks. Other bills on farm tenancy housing mental health and school tax relief await action before the Marble Hall bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Geo. H. Keeney
Mighell
Ida County
Senate
E. P. Donohue
House
Commerce Commission
Capitol
Easter Sunday Masses at Catholic Church
Easter Sunday at the Catholic Church offers Masses at 7 90 and 9. Confessions are Saturday from 9 to noon 2 to 6 and 7 to 9. A priest from Des Moines will assist Father Kelly on Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moies
Pather Kelly
Easter Dance in Graettinger at Watson Hall
A big Easter dance will be held in Watson Hall Graettinger next Monday. Dancers can try the new floor as they trip the Hecht fantastic to the strains of Arlo Martins orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Hall
Graettinger
Arlo Martin
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Britt
Capitol Hill
Vivian Sullivan
BR. Hickanlagnar
West Bend
Hickenlooper
the Nation
Gillette
Lester S. Gillette
Hawkeye Theatre
Diot
Norma Shearer
Clark Gable
Edward Arnold
Charles Coburn
Robert Montgomery
Rosalind Russell
Reginald Owen
Ralph Morgan
Berdinand
Walt Disney
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Richard Dix
Lagille Ball
Jesse James
Tyrone Power
Henry Fonds
Randolph Scott
Nandy Kelly
Marble Palace
G. H. Keeney
Des Moints
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