Rasmus Coupe Crashes Into Jackman Ford
A Ray Rasmus Chrysler coupe crashed into Emmet Jackman Ford near cemetery hill east of town shortly after two. Jackman, standing by the Ford, was knocked down. his legs and knee were injured by the wheels while Maurice McNally in the Ford suffered bruises and daze. Rasmus sustained a broken nose and facial injuries. Krieger in the Chrysler escaped with minor injuries.
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Ray Rasmus
Ford
Emmet Jackman
Maurice McNally
Mr. Rasmus
Chrysler
Krieger
Jackman
Cemetery Hill
Jackman and McNally
Charley's Aunt farce set to draw Graettinger crowds
The picture play Charley's Aunt is touted as the world's funniest farce and a must see in Graettinger. It promises hearty laughter that will drive away worries and blues, and urges everyone to attend the opening night with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vang
Charley
Notre Dame
America
Graettinger
Many Joined Danish Lutheran Church at Easter
On Easter Sunday 25 people joined the Danish Lutheran church in South Walnut township, bringing the total to 68 new members since Christmas. Rev. Axel M. Andersen, the pastor, is praised as a tireless worker and well regarded by all people, his labors earning wide respect.
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South Walnut Township
Axel M. Andersen
Andersen
Catholic Church
Father Kelly
Grachtinger
Sioux City
Northwest
Iowa
the Times
Graettinger Foot Race Yields Local Champion
Graettinger hosted a cinder path race between George Frick and Bob Simonsen for the county section championship. Simonsen won the steep hill sprint, with Frick a close second. Rex Social and Program at Maple Hill school invites all to attend on Sunday April 9. Miss Han Melson is the teacher.
Mid-South Booster Gains Chicago Community Reach
The Mid-South Booster, a Chicago community paper, arrives with new staff like associate editor James J. O'Brien, brother-in-law to the Times' publisher. O'Brien also has ties to O'Brien & O'Brien Inc, a Halsted Street recreation parlor and furnishings firm that built a $60,000 facility with bowling alleys and billiards. Visitors from Iowa are urged to call in as friendly locals.
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Mid-South
Mid-South Booster
Chicago
James J. O’brien
The
Times
South Halsted Street
Graettinger
Iowa
Special Speaker Foresees Endowment Drive For Luther Colleges
A speaker campaign is planned to raise 550000 for Luther College Decorah Iowa and St Olaf College Northfield Minnesota. Prof D T Nelson of Decorah will address congregations April 11 explaining the need and highlighting the colleges history and ideals. The effort targets Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Illinois and scattered communities with 200 volunteers from the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America.
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Luther College
Decorah
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Paul
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
D. T. Nelson
1St Beard
Our Savior
Luther
St. Olaf
Great
Middle West
America
Europe
Wallingford Man Afflicted With Heart Poisoning
Art Anderson of Wallingford is afflicted with heart poisoning and will abandon his garage business. He suffered a heart attack while visiting Graettinger and Dy a week ago, not being aided. Heart poisoning is caused by carbon monoxide from car exhaust. winter fatalities in small garages are noted. Friends hope for recovery.
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Art Anderson
Wallingford
Grachtinger
Mr. Andersen
Graettinger
Canvasser-Madame Seeks Help With New Hospital
A fragment hints at Mrs Clancy after an argument inviting a canvasser to inspect Clancy, suggesting involvement or consideration of action regarding the new hospital. The brief exchange implies a local civic context and potential public interest.
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Clancy
Luhman and Peebles wed in Graettinger today
Mr Wm Luhman of Graettinger and Miss Edith Peebles of Mallard were married at the M E parsonage in Graettinger this morning at ten. Rev C J Mekkelson officiated. Witnesses were Ray Peebles and Mrs L Ruby. The couple plan a wedding trip before settling in Emmetsburg where the groom works as a crane operator. The bride, popular in Mallard, previously unfamiliar to Graettinger residents.
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Wm. Luhman
Gracttiner
Edith Peebles
Mallard
M. Ei
C. J. Mekkelson
M. I. Church
Ray Peebles
L. J. Ruby
Mr. Peebles
F Red Luhman
Palo Alto
Luhman
Graettinger Hosts Egg Market and Auction Notice
Graettinger Iowa residents and buyers reported a bustling egg market with prices around 25 to 26 cents per dozen and receipts near $2,000. A. J. Johnson shipped 600 cases, roughly $4,800, last week. Frank Weir to auction horses cattle hogs machinery on April 10 at 2 PM, cash terms. Grodland Reeves as auctioneers with M. Landin clerk.
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Graettinger
Jefferson
Iowa
Des Moines Register
A. J. Johnson
Gracttinger
Frank Weir
Grodland & Reeves
Graettinger Funds Tied Up By Bank Closure
Local officials report Graettinger corporation funds are tied up at Farmers & Merchants State Bank and will not be refunded by the state treasurer until August. The bank's closing left $2,400 on hand while bank troubles across Iowa have drained state funds by nearly $2,000,000 beyond cash on hand.
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Greacttinger
Graettinger Corporation
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Iowa
Basket Social and Program at Petersen School
A basket social and program will be held at Petersen school in Lost Island township Priday on April 9. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Miss Alta Nelson is the teacher.
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Petersen School
Lost Island Township
Priday
Mias Alta Nelson
Several Families To Leave For New Locations
Supt. White of Graettinger High School accepts superintendent post at Paullina Iowa with a higher salary. the Whites will move this summer. Also J A Jensen buys hardware in Conrad Iowa. brother Andrew remains in West Bend. Nels Nelson to fill Conrad vacancy.
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Iows
White
Paullina
J. A. Jensen
Conrad
Andrew Jensen
West Bend
Iowa
Northwestern
Grundy Center
Mr. Jensen
Jensen & Bolstad
Charley Jensen
Jensen
Jensen Hardware
Nels Nelsen
Nelsen
Catho lic Ladies Aid elects new officers at annual meeting
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society held its annual meeting at Father Kelly's home. New officers for the coming year include Miss Julia McCarty as president, Mrs. H. B. Hetzler as vice president, Mrs. Lottie Hendricks as secretary, Miss Elizabeth Spies as assistant secretary, and Miss Margaret O'Connor as treasurer. Henry Snyder bought Duhn's Cafe and took possession, with Duhn moving to a threshing machine company traveling position. The Times extends best wishes to both parties.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Father Kelly
Julia McCarty
H. B. Hetzler
Lottie Hendricks
Elizabeth Spies
Margaret O'Connor
Henry Snyder
Duhn
Snyder
the Times
Rock Island Fast Passenger Derailed at Cleve Sunday
A Rock Island passenger train 419 derailed near Cleve on Sunday as rails spread on a soft switch after the tender and engine left the track. All coaches stayed upright and no injuries were reported. engineer Ed Donovan was aboard.
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Rock Island
Cleve
Ed Donovan
Estherville
Visiting Morningside Madrigal Club Performs at Morningside Church
A full bus from Morningside College brought the Madrigal club to Graettinger area Saturday. The Morningside students rendered a fine program at the church, crowding the house and earning enthusiastic praise for their talent. The group toured Iowa to support the college.
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Morningside
Morningside College
Graettinger
Sioux City
Madrigal Club
Iowa
Notable Wealth Glitters But The City Of Gold Delivers Less
Readers ponder the lure of sudden riches in entertainment and sports versus slow steady toil. The piece argues lasting success comes from mastering one craft and notes the so called City of Gold often hides equal troubles. It suggests happiness lies in enduring effort and meaningful personal connections rather than rapid fortune.
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City of Gold
Charley's Aunt at Hawkeye Theatre April 13 14
The Hawkeye theatre in Grachtinger will show Charley's Aunt on Tuesday and Wednesday April 13 and 14 with added music. The comedy has long been a staple and promises hearty laughs for families. Also showing The White Outlaw a Universal Blue Streak Western featuring Jack Hoxie and his horse Scout with dramatic stampede and perilous herd scenes.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Grachtinger
Times Office
Dad
Strand
Scout
Jack Hoxie
Hawkeye
Whe
Hoxie
Jack Lupton
Lupton
Death Valley
Marceline Day
Mary Gale
Miss Day
Hu Ie
Olene Andersen of Wallingford on Farm Life and Past Events
A Wallingford visit with Olene Andersen covers his move to the Mack Groves High Lake farm, his four sons and two hired men, cattle and hogs, and earnings. The tale references a Minnesota man found gagged near Wallingford school years ago and Andersen’s role in untying him. The stranger’s story varied, and officials speculated on motive and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olene Andersen
Wallingford
Gruettinger
Andersen
Mack Groves
High Lake
Mamet Moore
Vdr Andersen
Minnesota
Anderson
Legion Boys
Esthervile
Fairmont
Mr. Andersen
New Telephone Directories Soon Printing Begin This Week
Printing of the new telephone directories will start Friday this week. If your name spelling differs from last year, call the central office or the Times office at once to have corrections made in this year’s directory.
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Central Office
Times Office
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Rasmus
Rex
Maple Hill
Han Melson
Vincent Kelly
Kelly
Fort Dodge
S’armeys & Merchants State Bank
Gradlinger
Sandvng
Farmera & Merchants State Bank
Shedd-Brown Company
Minneapolis
My. Sandvig
Omaha
Landiig
Tlmes
Busiies
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