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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1935
Page
3
Business men of Graettinger pooled funds during the week to honor fellow merchant E A Baumgartner with flowers for his funeral. Some money was sent to charitable institutions and the rest split between a Children’s Home Des Moines and Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home at Boys Town Nebraska.
A soaking rain event dominated the morning, described as one of the year's heaviest. Carl Thoreson of Wallingford was in Grachtinger on Saturday handling business matters amid the downpour.
Dorcas Society to meet Tuesday April 30 at the home of Mrs P S Knutsen in Graettinger. An invitation is extended to all to attend. David Baumgartner hosts his fifth birthday party at his home with friends, games, and a delicious lunch. Mary Irene Elzenbaat, daughter of Mr and Mrs He Olsenbaast, was also mentioned.
Multiple social events are reported from Graettinger and nearby towns. A six year old celebrated with friends and luncheon at home. a dinner bridge party hosted by the Embroidery club members and their husbands featured high scores by Mrs. E. J. Mitchell and Adolph Spies. Mrs. Earnest Peton marked her 70th birthday with a family gathering, while A. G. Herke turned 75 with relatives from Graettinger, Estherville, Osgood, Beaman, Emmetsburg, and surrounding areas. The Times joins in greetings and best wishes.
The high school baseball team lost to Emmatsburg last Friday by 10 to ? On Friday April 26 they enter the Tournament at Lost Island and face Ayrshire at 1 30. The Our Sectional Music Contest winners with Miss Sands will leave for Town City Wednesday to participate in the all State Music Contest as the faculty and student body attend.
Cast list for Oh Doctors rehearsals begin. Senior class events include baccalaureate sermons May 10, play May 20, commencement May 23, and Clara Night May 21. Honors go to Marie Doyle and Muth Tisselen. class colors blue and silver. flower white rose.
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