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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1929

Page

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Mrs Sullivan Dies After Sudden Heart Ailment in Webster City

Mrs T Sullivan of this place died Tuesday morning at four o'clock at her daughter Mrs J J O'Brien's home in Chicago from angina pectoris. She was 63, mother of thirteen, with a long Iowa, Chicago, Graettinger and Webster City life, funeral at the Catholic church with a Requiem Mass, interment at Catholic cemetery beside her husband who died weeks earlier.

Grachtinger Falher Kelly Father Kelly John Grad Tinger Eugene McCarty P. J. Mc. Carty J. A. Spica W. L. O’connor John J. Mahan J. P. Conway J. L. Gracy Catherine Sullivan County Cork Ireland United States Springfield Maassachusetts Webster City Timothy Sullivan Myx Sullivan B. GC. R. & N. Railway Clarion Goldfield Hardy Iowa Osgood Graettinger Mra. Sullivan Mayme Sullivan J. O'Brian Chicago I.M. Huerts Los Angeles John J S. 8 Winnipeg Canada F. P William Long Beach California Jon Thomas Redfield South Dakota Martin Rowan M. Moriarity Nous Palo Alto County Mother T. 8. Sullivan Harry Smith Des Moines Towa Fogarty Clare Town P. J. Sullivan Itherville Margaret Steiner Armstrong Emmetsburg Fort Dodge

Bloomfield Girl Killed When Car Rolls in Snow Bank

Bloomfield girl Boris Sturgeon aged 17 was killed Sunday after the car she rode in overturned when the driver passed another vehicle and its wheels struck a snow bank. L P McKnight of Memphis County escaped injury.

Boris Sturgeon Bloomfield L. P. McKnight Memphis

Graettinger Plane Crash Leaves Two Hurt

A Waco plane owned by Graettinger and Wallingford Koya fell Thursday evening near Graettinger. Pilot A J Dun ren escaped with a light braines ane while Ted Fury suffered a broken nose. The wrecked aircraft likely will be rebuilt at the factory. A tail spin caused the crash after insufficient altitude.

Waco Graettinger Wallingford Koya A. J. Dun Ren Ted Fury Mgr. Jensen

Farmers Urged To Plant More Wal nut Trees

Farmers urged to plant more American walnut trees. the Walnut Manufacturers' association touts walnuts as valuable cabinet wood and a profitable nut crop. The article notes walnuts grow best in soils suitable for corn and should avoid dry infertile pinces.

Walnut Manufacturers’ Association

Left For Los Angeles Two Weeks Be

Mr and Mrs H E Wikert and their son left for Los Angeles California two weeks ago. They arrived safely after a ten day journey. Wikert has secured a carpenter contract with a relative in the same line. They report ideal climate in Los Angeles in contrast to the local chilly forecast. Mrs Moaters Nephew is Dead Mrs W C Foster was notified that her nephew Joseph Fenton of Los Angeles died November 16 leaving a wife and several small children. Time extends sympathy to Mrs Poster.

H. E. Wikert T Ceirstren Los Angeles California

Play Change Delays PW A Minatuel Show

The Dee, 13 the PW A minatuel play scheduled for next Thursday has been postponed one day to Friday December 18. Dress rehearsal could not be held Wednesday evening, so the performance was rescheduled to the 12th.

Ts Dee PW. A. Minatuel

Trip To Norway For Buste Jacobsen

Jacobsen left for Norway last evening to spend the winter months in his birthplace. The Times wishes him a pleasant journey and a safe return. Frank Carney called to Oakland California Friday evening due to his mother’s serious illness. Friends of Mrs Carney hope for early improvement.

Norway Buste Jacobsen Frank Carney California Oaklend Mra Carnay

Death of D W Cameron Former Graettinger Mayor

D W Cameron longtime Graettinger mayor died at home on Thanksgiving Eve following months of illness due to curacmic poisoning. He was 74 years old. Funeral services were held at his residence and the Methodist church with Rev. Fremont Waul officiating. He leaves wife Iris and three children plus eight grandchildren. Cameron moved to Graettinger in 1892 and served about twenty years as mayor, also acting as justice of the peace and constable. The Times extends sympathy to his family.

D. W. Cameron Grachtinger Cameron Methodist Episcopal Church Fremont Waul A. R. Cuthbert Webb Iowa McCauliff Mitford R. W. Nanamaker J. A. Baumgartner Peter PF Petersen Westergard Earl Lehigh Wim. Blom Delbert Warren Stony Creek New York Gruetlinger Thursay New York State Philena Inne Baker Cynthia H. Yahnke Buffalo Center Lodeman Robbins Livermore Alfred Hw, Cameron Grusttinger Emmetsburg Graettinger Gracttinger Iris

Train Wreck Near Sibley Kills Two Crew

Two Omaha freight trains collided head on near Sibley during a heavy snow storm Saturday night. Engineer Andrew Peterson, 46, of Sioux City, and brakeman Gilbert Evans, 45, of St. James Minnesota, were killed. Fireman J. A. Bloom of Sioux City injured. other crew escaped with minor injuries. Jury cites failure to deliver meet orders by Sibley operator Herman Wenick as cause. Wenick collapsed and could not attend inquest.

Omaha Sibley Andrew Peterson Sioux City Gilbert Evans St. James Minnesota J. A. Bloom Herman Wenick Teroner Lcrew Wenick

Milch cows auction planned by Graettinger farmer

Tom Hoff of Graettinger will host a cattle sale next Tuesday December 10 starting at 1 PM livestock includes milch cows with possible horses and machinery auctioneers Gradland and Erb clerk J A Nelson provide full details in the quarter page ad.

Tom Hoff Graettinger Des Moines Hoff Mx Hoff Gradland & Erb J. A. ‘Nelson

Thanksgiving Dinner and Bazaar A Success

The basement of Hawkeye theatre hosted a Thanksgiving dinner last Thursday prepared by the M. IE. Ladies' Aid Society. The event drew strong patronage from Indies and locals, with a splendid meal and a bazaar selling useful articles.

Hawkeye Theatre M. IE. Ladies’ Aid Society

County Buys Snow Plow For Light Snow Removal

The Pilo Alto county board of supervisors purchased a new truck with a snow plow for light snow removal at a cost of $6,000. The machine, due to arrive early next month, features a V-shaped plow and removable grader blade for grading. The county now has three plows, two of which are heavy duty.

Pilo Alto Pato Alto County Ruthven Tyce Press

Pheasants Eat Potato Bugs Near Parksburg Farm

Henry Van Haven, a farmer near Parksburg, reports a long run without potato pests when his crop was grown away from the house. This year pests appeared after planting near the house, requiring three insecticide sprays. He plans to relocate future potatoes farther from his home and let pheasants handle bug control.

Henry van Haven Parksburg Ito Ringsted

The Times Publishes Late This Week

The Times is published late this week due to the death of our noted editor. The office was closed and this week’s paper will be carried over until next week’s issue.

the Times N Numerina

Blame It Oe The Sun Helps Explain Light Bills Rise

Iowa Public Service district manager Mr Worthington explains that longer days in June increase electric usage and bills, while December shows shorter days. He notes occasional misreadings but warns customers to expect higher bills as daylight rises.

Billi Ag Worthington Iowa Public Service Company

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