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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
8
A Graettinger official, speaking by mail, argues hard times are not real and urges dusting off hoods to lower prices while opposing wage cuts. He cites honesty, happiness as accomplishment and counsels big business to work and reduce prices to restore prosperity and security.
A discussion on prohibition where Ford defends government enforcement of laws and business autonomy, arguing big business can survive without government aid. A Sunday paving critique laments road work ignoring religious norms, noting contractors operate daily, raising tensions with church bells in Iowa.
The list shows students achieving B or better in each grade and a 90 plus mark for high school. First through Eighth Grades name multiple students including Phylis Cleommensen Donald Hartman Betty Stevenson and Marie Doyle Lucille Gilbaugh. high school seniors Gladys Elsenbast Esther Iverson and Harold Wikert among others.
Leota Starkey notes the girls of the nurses training class completed their final examination Monday afternoon. The Junior class play Are You A Mason will wrap up soon, followed by plans for the junior-senior banquet. Seniors plan a forthcoming play, likely keeping events tightly scheduled. Evelyn A. Jones lists services from P J McCarty Graettinger Iowa Justice of the Peace and real estate insurer, with prompt attention for non-resident property management and sales. A J Duhn operates a billiards and bowling venue offering pool tables, soft drinks, candies, tobaccos, and cigars as a local recreation spot.
School hours set with eighth period rules for study or release. New Fong books for assembly singing to aid high school and grade pupils. Junior class to stage the comedy Are You A Mason next Friday at Hawkeye theatre. English class to increase written compositions and book reports this semester. Roller skating parties mark activity letters and social events. Sophomores study World War in Modern History. reduced time this year. Seniors’ class pictures caused a frenzy as proofs arrived. Graettinger lost a seven inning baseball game to Ayrshire. Six weeks tests done. parties planned, including G letters for Athletics. Girls Glee club and Sophomores plan celebrations.
The agriculture class under Ernest Duus studied Palo Alto county soils to see which retained water best. Testing showed clay foam soils held water longer than sandier soils and most samples remained neutral, with others slightly acidic or alkaline. Results will be recorded in the semester tote book for correction.
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