Rasmus Coupe Crashes Into Jackman Ford
A Ray Rasmus Chrysler coupe crashed into Emmet Jackman Ford sedan on cemetery hill east of town shortly after two. Jackman and Maurice McNally suffered injuries including bruises and a knee injury. Rasmus sustained a broken nose and facial injuries. Krieger escaped with minor injuries. one occupant was thrown through a windshield. The crash occurred during thawing radiator trouble as the cars headed home from Spencer, with all involved taken to Gractinger and Dr Hession for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Rasmus
Ford
Emmet Jackman
Maurice McNally
Mr. Rasmus
Chrysler
Krieger
Jackman
Cemetery Hill
Jackman and
McNally
Emmetsburg
Jusmus
Mr. Krieger
Spencer
Grachtinger
P. J. Hession
Rasmus
Charley's Aunt farce promises hearty laughs in Graettinger
A Real Laugh Tuesday and Wednesday presents the picture play Charley's Aunt described as the world's funniest farce. It is an outlandish comedy not a grand spectacle, yet sure to provoke gasps of laughter. Patrons in Graettinger are urged to attend the first night to banish blues and worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
America
Graettinger
Danish Lutheran Church Sees Easter Membership Jump
On Easter Sunday twenty five members joined the Danish Lutheran church in South Wainu township. This brings the total to fifty eight new members since Christmas. Pastor Rev. Axel M. Andersen is praised for tireless, zealous service and high regard among the community, cutting across creeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainu
Axel M. Andersen
Andersen
Graettinger Crowned Champion Foot Racer in County Meet
In Graettinger a foot race for the county championship was held between George Byxick and Bob Simonsen on the cinder path from Charley Jensen corner to the hilltop. Simonsen finished first with Frick close behind, praised as a real sprinter and always ready to race.
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Rueslay
Graettinger
George Byxick
Bob Simonsen
Charley Jensen
t.'Shmonsen
Mr. Frick
Simonsen
Jack Demp
Maple Hill School Hosts Friday Evening Program
A cordial invitation invites attendance at a Maple Hill school program Friday night. Miss Hun Jane Welion teaches at the school located two inches west of the gravel road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Hill
A. Cordial
Hun- Jane Welyon
Mid-South Booster gains Chicago ties and local links
The Mid-South Booster is highlighted as a Chicago community paper with James J. O'Brien, publisher’s brother in law and associate editor, connected to O'Brien & O'Brien Inc. on Halsted Street. The firm has a $50,000 building, twelve bowling alleys and six billiards tables, signaling local business growth and cross-city ties.
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Mid-South
Chicago
James J. O’brien
The
Times
Special Speaker Promotes Luther College Endowment Drive
An appeal for 550000 to boost Luther College Decorah and St Olaf College Northfield endowments gains momentum. On April 11 Prof D T Nelson will visit 1st Scand and Our Savior's Lutherans to explain the campaign aims and the colleges' significance to the Midwest and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Decorah
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Paul
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Lelinois
D. T. Nelson
Our Savior
Luther
St. Olaf
Middle West
America
Europe
Art Anderson Afflicted With Heart Poisoning
Art Anderson of Wallingford is afflicted with heart poisoning and must give up his garage business. A week ago he suffered heart trouble while visiting Graettinger Dy Nune was summoned. Heart poisoning is caused by carbon monoxide from automobiles. In winter many die operating cars in small garages. Gruettinger friends hope he overcomes the ailment and regains health.
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Art Anderson
Wallingford
Graettinger
Dy. Nune
Mr. Andersen
Ean
Canvasser Quips at New Hospital Visit
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Clancy arguing then inviting a canvasser to inspect the new hospital. Swinging phrasing suggests social interaction around local institution access. Names Clancy and implied Mrs Clancy anchor the scene.
Wm. Luhman And Edith Peebles Married Today
Wm Luhman of Gracttiner and Miss Edith Peebles of Mallard united in marriage at the MKE parsonage this morning at ten oclock. Rev GC Mekkelson performed the ceremony with Witnesses Mrs Ray Peebles and Mrs L J Ruby. They plan a wedding trip to Iowa Falls and other points before settling in Immetsburg where the groom is a crane operator. The bride is a popular Mat dard resident. the groom is noted as a reliable worker and son of Mrs Fred Luhman. The Times extends congratulations.
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Wim. Luhman
Gracttiner
Edith Peebles
Mallard
M. KE
GC. J. Mekkelson
Fife
Ray Peebles
L. J. Ruby
Mr. Peebles
Fred Luhman
Palo Alto
Luhman
Graettinger Egg Market Booms In Iowa Town
Gractinger Iowa, population about 4000, sold eggs Saturday at 25 cents per dozen, taking in just over $2000. Buyers paid 25 cents as well. Last week A J Johnson shipped 600 cases worth around $4800. Next Saturday expected another large egg day. Frank Weir to auction horses, cattle, hogs, machinery April 10 at Graettinger sale yards starting 2 pm. cash terms. Grodland Reeves auctioneers. M S Sand clerk.
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Jefferson
Iowa
Des Moines Register
A. J. Johnson
Graettinger
Frank Weir
Grodland & Reeves
M. S. Sand‘ig
Gracttinger Funds Tied Up In Bank Closings
City officials report Gracttinger corporation funds are tied up at Farmers and Merchants State Bank and will not be refunded by the state treasurer until August. The bank closure left a $2,400 balance and the wave of bank failures has drained nearly $2,000,000 from the state fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger
Gracttinger Corporation
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Basket Social At Petersen School In Lost Island
A basket social and program will be held at the Petersen school district No.7 Lost Island township Friday April 9. An invitation is extended to all to attend with Misa Alta Nelson listed as the teacher.
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Petersen
Lost Island Township
Misa Alta Nelson
Several Families To Leave For New Locations
Supt. White of Graettinger High School has accepted a position as superintendent in Paullina Iowa. Paullina, population 1200, opened a new high school building January 1. White will receive a $200 raise and move with Mrs. White in the summer. He is praised as one of Iowa's capable schoolmen.
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Iowa
White
Paullina
J. A. Jensen
Conrad
Andrew Jensen
West Bend
Northwestern
Grundy Center
Mr. Jensen
Jensen & Bolstad
Charley Jensen
the Times
Jensen
Jensen Hardware
Nels Nelsen
Nelsen
M. S. Sandvig
Warmers & Merchants State Bank
Shedd-Brown Company
Minneapolis
Ma. Sandvig
Omaha
Graettinger
Sandinghan
Elected New Officers of Catholic Ladies Aid Society
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society held its annual meeting at Father Kelly's home yesterday and elected officers for the coming year. Julia McCarty was named president, H B Hetzer vice president, Lottie Hendricks secretary, Elizabeth Spies assistant secretary, and Margaret O'Connor treasurer. Henry Snyder bought Duhn's Cafe this week and took possession joining Duhn's departure to a traveling role with a threshing machine company.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Father Kelly
Julia McCarty
H. B. Hetzer
Lottie Hendricks
Elizabeth Spies
Margaret O'Connor
Henry Snyder
Duhn
Snyder
Times
Rock Island Fast Passenger Ditched Sunday in Cleve
A Rock Island fast passenger train 419 derailed Sunday near Cleve when soft track caused wheels to leave the rails. The engine tender and rear cars left the track but no injuries occurred. Engineer Ed Donovan led the crew as reported by the Estherville Enterprise.
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Rock Island
Cleve
Ed Donovan
Estherville
Morningside Madrigal Club Performs at M. & Church
A full Sioux City bus brought Morningside college Madrigal club members to Graettinger for a Saturday evening concert at the M. & Church. The visiting group drew a packed crowd and earned wide praise for their talent and ability while touring Iowa to promote the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morningside
Morningside College
Graettinger
Sioux City
Madrigal Club
Iowa
Impatience For Wealth And The City Of Gold
The piece discusses envy of wealth gained quickly through entertainment sports or fame. It argues high rewards come to those who excel at one thing, while steady toil builds lasting success. It cautions the allure of easy riches versus the value of patient, focused effort and personal fulfillment beyond stardom.
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Gold
City of Gold
Charley's Aunt plays at Hawkeye theatre April 13 14
Charley s Aunt a comic farce comes to the Hawkeye theatre in Grachtinger for Tuesday and Wednesday nights April 13 and 14 with special music and no admission price increase. The Times notes its world wide popularity and promises hearty laughter for all ages. Also showing is The White Outlaw with Jack Hoxie and the famous Scout.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Grachtinger
Chacy
Times Office
Dad
Strand
Scout
Jack Hoxie
Ioxie
Jack Lupton
Lupton
Death Valley
Marceline Day
Mary Gale
Aliss Das
Stoie
Wallingford Visit Recounts Andersen Family Farm Life
Olene Andersen of Wallingford hosts a Pleasant visit in Graettinger where he manages the Mack Groves farm at High Lake, with four sons and two tied men assisting. The piece recalls a Minnesota stranger tied in Wallingford school years earlier, the untied rescuer and conflicting theories about the incident and its mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olene Andersen
Wallingford
Vic
Graettinger
Mr. Andersen
Mack Groves
High Lake
Wmmet Moore
Anderson
Minnesota
Jim
Legion Boys
Estherville
Fairmont
New Telephone Directories Printing Soon
Printing of the new telephone directories will start Friday of this week. If there is any correction in the spelling of your name as it appeared in last year’s directory, call the central office or the Times office at once to have the correction made in this year’s directory.
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Central Office
Times Office
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Lutheran Churches
Clancy
OGY
Ohio
Wm. Luhman
Catholic Church
Northwest
Vincent Kelly
Kelly
Fort Dodge
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