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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
6
Weather records show February warmth and a record warm March with predictions of an early spring. Dan Hubegar recalls moving to the West Bend neighborhood about 46 years ago and notes that in 1889 farmers sowed wheat by mid March, starting on March 16.
The West Bend Journal reports on oat seeding with Peter Kirsch confirming he seeded oats then. Spring was dry and wind required reseeding in places, but crops average. Another week of good weather would allow oats sowing to continue. frost largely gone. The item also notes a list claiming America’s 12 strongest women omits endurance dance champions.
The Auditor of Paulo Alto County Iowa announces a petition to establish a gravel district for surface treatment along a road starting at the southeast corner of section 4 township 97 range 34. A hearing before the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Court House in Emmetsburg on April 28 1930 at 10 o clock AM for interested parties to appear.
Notice from the Auditor of Palo Alto County Iowa of a hearing on a gravel surfacing project for a road described as starting at the southwest corner of Section 10 Township 34 and extending east, with further details to be provided at the hearing.
No. 110 Auditor of Palo Alto County describes forming a district for the sur leaves road town. The district would cover land described as Section 6 Township 97 Range 34, extending north one mile to the county line and including reactive real estate. Public hearing set for April 8, 1980 at 10 a.m. in the Court Bth, inviting all interested parties. Signed by County Auditor L. Johnson.
A petition, No. 116, under Section thirteen, seeks action on property described as Township 97 Range 34. The Board of Supervisors will hear the matter at the courthouse in Emmetburg, Iowa, on April 8, 1990, at 10:00 AM, with interested persons allowed to attend.
Mrs M R Bradley cared for Schumacher children during their illness but they are much improved. Several locals including Mr and Mia Royce Calentine and Bobby visited Minnie Wiener’s home. A new baby boy arrived at George Conklin’s. J E Moffitt traveled from Ringsted on business. Alva Lake from north of Graettinger called on P A Lambe. Anthony Finn, once near Osgood, died in Fort Dodge, funeral in Rolfe. he was an uncle to Mrs M R Bradley. Anna Lambe spent the weekend at home. LeRoy Beaumion of Ayrshire visited the Abby home. Herward Conklin visited William Wiener. W H McConnell received hatchery supplies. T D Trickle and son visited friends. Cornelius Nolan came from Ruthven. Lena McClelland and Mary Kavenda rode to Emmetsburg. Mrs Stoltz and daughter Wilmetta of Curlew visited Minnie Wiener. Vance Kavenda and Mrs Arthur McClelland noted a burning straw stack while driving by Dunnigan place. a truck was later burned. Elizabeth Fredrick spent weekend with Emmetsburg relatives. Francis Gilman visited Orville Wiener. Fred Meredith from Pierre SD visiting relatives. Royce Calentine, Bobby, and Lillian Wiener visited Emmetsburg. Betty Schumacher visited M R Bradley. C C Larson visited Thursday. Alva Take came from north of Graettinger. J J Brown of Mason City conducted business Wednesday. Minnie Wiener hosted Sunday evening with George Conklins. Quaker Oats Co had corn shelled Thursday. Mrs Arthur McClelland, Lena, and Helen Abby visited the Trickle home. Gladys McClelland spent Saturday night with Miss Kavenda.
Notice of renewal of Articles of Incorporation for Lost Islands Creamery Company Iowa. Business to collect and manufacture butter and cheese from dairy. capital stock $4,000 split into 80 shares of $50. Five directors, annual meeting first Thursday after New Year 1931, officers elected from board. Directors: Joe A. Joyce Emmetsburg Carl Christiansen Graettinger S M Andersen Emmetsburg Christ Christiansen Graettinger Charles Henningsen Emmetsburg. Indebtedness cap $2,000. Shareholders exempt from corporate liabilities. Signed by Joe A. Joyce Carl Christiansen S M Andersen Christ Christiansen Charles Henningsen.
McBride Barber Shop promotes a modern facility with lady barbers and a billiard and soda parlor. Bat tleman’s Barber Shop offers men women and children’s work with showers. Myhre’s Bar ber Shop highlights service for ladies and children. P J McCarty handles real estate insurance and collections in Graettinger, IA, with justice of the peace service. Ray’s Cafe advertises meals, pies, ice cream and Frigidaire cooled drinks in Graettinger.
SITY MEAT MARKET invites shoppers to think of them for meats and groceries with a large stock of fresh and cured meats. They offer fine hams and bacon at low prices, along with cream milk bread and a complete produce line. Patronage appreciated from Simonsen Bros. Prop. in Graettinger Iowa.
The shop announces its relocation to a new building and invites customers to visit. It offers a full range of fresh and cured meats, oysters, fish, fruits, vegetables, and groceries and expresses appreciation for local business.
J. G. Amdahl Proprietor announces a new building that enhances convenience for the meat market business in Graettinger Iowa. The ad highlights quality price and service with a contact number for customers seeking reliable supply and improved accessibility.
The Graettinger area highlights its cooperative live stock association and local businesses. Messages urge farmers to support their organization, promote grain, coal, flour, and seeds offerings, and invite residents to buy from the Graettinger Bakery and Farmers Grain Company, emphasizing home capital and service.
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