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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1934

Page

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United Lutheran Choir Concert Next Sunday

A sacred concert by the United Lutheran Choir directed by Thomas S Saverson Jr will be held Sunday evening August 6 at First Lutheran church Graettinger. The program features solos duets and choruses from Wallingford Graettinger and Lost Island with a procession of hymns and a collection. The Lost Island 4-H Club met July 26 at P C Hermanson home with 13 members and officers elected.

Lutheran ‘Church United Lutheran Choir Thomaa S. Savertson, Jr Firat Lutheran Church Graettinger Wallingford Lost Island Christ John B. Dykes Bach Virgil M. Christianson Sorpano Solo Erlene Sandvig den Store Hvide Flock Christianson Hae Tagolf Kromstad Talley Rev M. Mandanger Misa Sylvia Hermanson Jestler Randall Hoffman Hoffman Ruby Christensen Fern Thorson Carroll Jacobzon Ariens Olson Dorothy Olson Janette Cole Margaret ‘Beck Mary Margaret Eaton Ruby “Bimionson Daisy Jensen Lillian Jensen Fern Jensen Morich Smith Foro, Jensen Arione Olson Mary Margaret Eston Lian Jensen Treas Margaret Beck Daisy. Jensen Pub Ruby Simonson

Alfred Simonsen First? Ond Of 1084 On Tay Market

Alfred Simonsen is listed as the first on the tay market with an entry referencing 1084. The fragmentary text notes a preliminary position or claim, but lacks clear context or event details.

Alfred. Simonsen Tay

Death of German President Hindenburg at 80

Paul von Hindenburg died early this morning at 2 a m at age 80 The long serving president had been succeeded by Chancellor Adolf Hitler, ending a era in German leadership and signaling a shift in the nation’s government.

Paul von Hindenberg Germany Paul von Hindenburg Hitler

Patrons Benefit Of Parking Space

Due to scarce parking in Graettinger the Times asks locals to avoid Robbins Avenue on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Cars from the country should have priority spaces, especially on Saturdays, to ease loading groceries. The note urges keeping spots open for country patrons amid town business activity.

Graettinger The Times Robbins Avenue Graeltinger

Auto Accident Sunday on Pavement Turn Near Cylinder

A Sunday auto crash damaged a flag machine at the pavement turn near Cylinder. Accidents at this corner are frequent as drivers fail to see the turn in time and cross the pavement. A graded runway offers a last chance to recover but does not stop crashes.

Schurmann Family to Move to Ceylon Restaurant Lease

F E Schurmann and family will take possession of the Alfred Hansen restaurant in Ceylon Minnesota next Monday and move there this week. He previously ran the Windsor Hotel and Cafe in Graettinger and notes Ceylon as a good business location with only one other eating place.

F. FE. Schurmann Alfred Hansen Ceylon Minnesota Schurmann Clifford

Gilbaugh Girl Injured By Clothes Wringer

Berniece Gilbaugh suffered a painful injury to her right hand when caught in a clothes wringer Monday. The flesh was torn and several stitches were needed after Dr. McManus attended the wound. She has the sympathy of many young friends.

Gilbaugh Berniece Gilbaugh McManus Miss Gilbaugh

Embroidery Club Picnic and Local Baseball Night

Embroidery club members and guests enjoyed an annual picnic at a Bro mersburg park Monday evening. A double header between Mason City and Emmetsburg followed, with a 2 to 1 Bancroft win over Mallard in Mallard Sunday.

Embroidery Club Embroidery Bromersburg Graettinger Mason City Emmetsburg Bancroft Liotia Mallard Ducks Mallard

Labor Day Committees to Report at Next Week’s Meeting

All Labor Day committees are requested to be prepared to report at a general meeting to be called next week. This is a polite hint to all committee chairmen. The base ball, boxing and speaking committees have been quite active for the past few weeks.

Raleigh May Enter State Senate Race in Iowa District

Graettinger resident O H Raleigh says he will seek the state senate seat if G W Patterson becomes lieutenant governor. He stresses party loyalty and experience as a newspaper man farmer and aide to Iowa lawmakers. Speculation grows of a two way race with H B Neary already announcing if Patterson is elected.

O. H. Raleigh Graettinger G. W. Patterson Raleigh Iowa Iowa Senate H. B. Neary Spirit Lake Patterson Estherville Daily News

Rolland George Wins Another Chess Championship Title

Rolland George of Fort Wayne Indiana clinched a major chess title in the Lakes District section of the United States, adding to his Indiana state championship. He serves as president of the Fort Wayne chess organization and has earned numerous honors in correspondence and over-the-board play in recent years.

Rolland George Fort Wayne Indiana United States The Lakes District George Lake District

Civilian Highway Patrol Aims to Curb Reckless Driving

Epamet county eyes a county wide highway patrol under Sheriff CHIE Frederickson and County Attorney William Bale with cooperation from the American Legion. Volunteers will sign safety pledges, report violations by number, and offenders face license notations or arrest warrants if ignored.

Emmet Chie Frederickson William M. Bale American Legion Frederickson Phillip E. Damon Town Department of the American Legion Estherville Daily News

Graettinger Man Injures Aide When Coupe Tops On Highway

Graettinger resident Rubink and his aide were injured when their coupe tipped over on the highway last week. Glass shards caused a flesh wound and bleeding. Authorities expected to learn more as the investigation continued.

Rubink Ehner Graettinger

Balloon trip chaperoned by Lloyd Appleton returns to Graettinger

Lloyd Appleton and the New England youths who visited Yellowstone Park arrived back in Graettinger on Saturday. Richard Spies joined the group from Graettinger to Yellowstone and back while Mrs. Appleton stayed behind. The party had a stay in the Black Hills last Friday and viewed the balloon just before its ascent. Richard and the others enjoyed the trip. Auctioneer M O Grodland sustained a deep scalp wound last week when his head struck a projecting board. Dr Nase attended the injury.

Lloyd Appleton New England Yellowstone Park Graettinger Richard Spies Carl Spies Yellowstone Richard M. O. Grodland M. 0. Grodland Dr. Nase

Labor Day Boxing Card Hinges On Dempsey Referee

Ben I. Reaves, chairman of the Labor Day boxing committee, seeks Jack Dempsey to referee bouts in Graettinger Labor Day. A potential record crowd is hoped if arrangements succeed. Also promoting a Frickel vs Hassel match and aiming to pair Dick Daniels of Minneapolis with Miller of Albia, plus a Graettinger Allen versus Emmetsburg McCormick bout in progress.

Ben I. Reaves Labor Day Boxing Committee Jack Dempsey Graettinger Labor Day Manassa Mauler Reeves Frickel Bnorney Hassel Dick Daniels Minneapolis Miller Albia Iowa Middle West Allen Graattinger McCormick Emmetsburg

Plans For Spencer Fair 1934 At Clay County

Announcement by Leo C. Dailey says the Spencer Fair is nearly complete with about 20000 dollars spent on grounds and buildings. The six day event opens Monday and ends Saturday with harness races on Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday and auto races on Tuesday and Saturday. Purses are raised and a kid's day Monday plus a Saturday wedding and a Bayes and Speck musical night show are featured.

Clay County Leo C. Dailey Bayes and Speck

Oats Running Light in Locality with Variable Yields

Threshing has begun but progress is slow. An average of 20 bushels per acre will probably cover the 1934 crop. Much of the oats reserved so far is very weedy. Tests range from 27 to 28 pounds, one lot over 30 pounds but 20 percent barley. Prospective yields estimated by farmers run from 9 to 46 bushels per acre.

Quota Clash Delays Corn-Hog Checks in Iowa

Emmetsburg reports the AAA suspended payments as hog contracts exceed quotas. Iowa corn hog leaders contend county allotments and approval sheets show correct basis, with Des Moines handling final signoffs. Officials expect swift resolution and possible approval from Washington.

Emmetsburg Democrat Daily Agricultural Adjustment Administration Iowa Corn-Hog Board AAA Leslie M. Cain J. L. Boatman M. Evans Iowa Board Washington Iowa Lawrence D. Brennan Palo Alto County Des Moines Brennan Palo Alto

Champion Brady to headline Iowa State Fair Rodeo week

World champion all around cowboy Buff Brady of Cheyenne enters the second annual Iowa State Fair Rodeo and Stampede for August 24 to 30. He will compete in bulldogging and roping as up to 75 riders and wrestlers join, with famed bucking horse Syn Dawn. About 200 head of wild horses and steers are shipped in for the contests. sixteen events headline each night plus a pioneer days spectacle The Winning of the West. Candy Hammer of Fort Worth is superintendent this year.

Buff Brady Cheyenne Wyoming Brady Hag Tom Mix Hoot Gibson Will Rogers Des Moines Pioneer

Cooler Weather Needed for Corn as Dry Spell Persists

Weather lull and 18 days without rain threaten corn yields. Excessive heat has damaged crops though some maize remains salvageable. Officials urge a return to cooler, wetter conditions to support the season.

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