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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
6
Charles Baker, a Graettinger High School freshman, suffered a broken arm Thanksgiving day when the car motor kicked while he was cranking it. He is progressing as well as can be expected and has the sympathy of many school friends.
Virgil Kline returns from the Klondike to Reinbeck Iowa after thirty three years recalling the 1897 rush and his Yukon trek from a farm south of Reinbeck. He plans a final prospecting trip in Alaska after winter with family, and his sister’s trip home from Long Beach brought him back to his old town.
Estherville Daily News reports Father William Veit of St. Patrick's Church is transferred to Whittemore. Rev Lewis J. Savage of Onawa will come to Estherville. Veit will leave Dec 10 after last service a week from last Monday. Savage formerly served in Emmetsburg and Onawa. Whittemore parish counts 250 members.
The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jensen suffered burns on the palms of both hands Friday when she touched a hot furnace flu. The injuries are healing well and expected to leave no permanent damage.
The Graettinger Commercial Club schedules its regular monthly meeting at City Hall Monday evening, December 8, inviting all residents to attend.
Local fans will see Graettinger High School boys and girls in action on the home floor Friday evening and Tuesday evening next week. The girls beat Armstrong 23 to 12 on Thanksgiving night while the boys lost 29 to 11. Tuesday the teams traveled to Ruthven and both lost a double header. the girls 29 to 13 and the boys 19 to 9. Evelyn Jones and Dorothy Fink are noted shooters. Hurley gift to Notre Dame: $200,000 for a College of Commerce building.
Gracttinger basketeers, stars of former high school days, practice at the high school gym ahead of winter games. The Independents are led by Guilford Paulsen, a well known basketball talent.
Baumgartner's features a holiday stock of men's, women's, and children's wear and a large assortment of men’s furnishings. The ad promotes holiday trade and highlights a diverse selection with a festive Christmas focus.
Estherville Daily News reports a Chevrolet coupe owned by Aohy Amundson of Bathepuille was stolen Sunday evening while Amundson was at the Grand Theatre. He discovered the vehicle missing and found it later at the parking spot where it had been left.
A Northwest family displays a beloved piece of furniture in their Christmas advertisement, highlighting the item as a centerpiece of holiday decor and sentiment. The scene emphasizes tradition, home warmth, and festive cheer centered on one cherished family favorite.
A Graettinger Times report lists numerous men who assisted at the corn husking bee at the A. W. Richardson farm, naming attendees, plus many women who helped with the dinner. The long roster includes Marty Tindall, Ben Bradley, Clarence Wikert, Ed Anderson, Jake Snyder, and many others, with additional names in nested lists and variants.
Miles Riley plans to sell out and move to Dubuque amid local racing success. A liquor haul at Boone saw a gallon still seized by federal officers and 447 gallons of liquor at the city airport packed for shipment. Also noted are Christmas card orders at the Times and the Graettinger City Meat Market closure tied to a lease dispute. Max and Mrs. Harry McColloch relocate to Forest City, with family leaving longstanding local ties.
Emmetsburg High School building, a new $125000 structure, was dedicated Tuesday evening. Dr A A Theile president of the board presented and spoke. W J Branagan editor of the Emmetsburg Democrat gave the response during a lengthy program praising the new school house.
The St Olaf Choir of Northfield Minnesota plans a six state tour during the holidays. The group will perform in multiple venues as construction of new electrical lighting systems continues at the home venue.
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