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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
7
Evans postpones his large livestock and farm sale to Monday December 19 due to cold weather and drifting snow. The sale features 433 head of stock including 200 steers and heifers, with early start planned for the extensive property list and an updated ad in this week’s Times.
The M. I. Ladies' Aid society will hold a bazaar and supper in the Hawk Eye theatre basement on Saturday December 17. Lunch will be served in the afternoon and a splendid meal at six o'clock. Many useful articles will be on sale in the bazaar. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
A quirky panorama contrasts men saving for a home with others selling at a loss, spending on leisure, pursuing divorces, and facing disease or accidents. One escapes creditors and travels while another misses debts and stays home. The piece notes how everyone turns to the home paper for relief in a curious world.
Mrs R Nelson will auction her household goods at her residence in the east part of Graettinger on Saturday afternoon December 17 starting at 1:30. She is moving to live with daughter Mrs Levi Olson and family. A complete property list appears in this issue. Supper by M E Ladies at Hawkeye theatre and bazaar with lunch in the afternoon.
St Pauls Lutheran notes list Danish service at 10 45 with Sunday school at 9 45 and evening worship at 7 30 and confirmation class at the parsonage at 2 pm Saturday. South Walnut Danish service at 2 with Sunday school at 1 and confirmation class Saturday at 10 at John Jacobsen home. L. L. Friday at Willis Bisgaard home at 8 led by Rev Axel M Andersen pastor.
The note reports a well received memory night last Sunday and invites continued attendance. Services are listed for next Sunday with Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, Epworth League at 6 45, and evening service at 7 30. A youth gathering at 5 45 at A Henningsen’s home precedes a 6 46 lesson. The Christmas program is underway led by Rev Fremont Faul.
The notes outline confirmation service at 10:80, Sunday school at 9:80, and a confirmation meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. A Christmas program is planned for 2:80 with a reminder about offerings next Sunday. Also listed are Bible study and Thursday evening gatherings and a general call to charity.
Riverside Stove Co representative reports Charley Jensen second in gross hardware sales across western Iowa including border towns in South Dakota such as Sioux Falls Sioux City Mitchell Fort Dodge and Council Bluffs. Jensen Hardware Co of Graettinger hailed for sales prowess backed by quality price and service.
The State Highway Commission authorizes paving of the federal road from Emmetsburg to Algona. A contract for the segment from Emmetsburg to the Kossuth county line will be let within sixty days.
George Sprick of a mile east and two miles south of Ruthven will hold a public sale Tuesday December 20. The offerings include 38 head of Holstein cattle 4 horses 59 Poland China hogs and a list of machinery. The sale starts with no free lunch at 11 o'clock.
A. N. Jensen recently sold his eighty acre farm west of Graettinger to Will Nelson for 128 dollars per acre. The property is now occupied by Henry Webbe.
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Miller home Sunday to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. A purse of silver was presented as a memento. Attendees included Andrew Jensen and Max Gentry of Lakefield Minnesota, Ed Rustan family, James Hansen, Doris Brown, Alfred Wickman of Ruthven, and C P Jensen family of Emmetsburg. The Times extends hearty congratulations and best wishes.
Depositors claim examiners in charge collect little for their banks after closure. Uncollected notes are often sold at a discount to collectors while many accounts are eventually paid in full. Depositors do not benefit from these delays.
A press report from Pioneer notes heavy snowfall left much corn in the field with about sixty percent of the crop maturing in place. Farmers report some fields cleared while others retain substantial standing yield potential despite winter conditions.
The following lists jurors selected for the January term of the district court. Also named are the grand jurors for the year 1928, detailing both the grand and trial jurors chosen to serve this term.
Palo Alto county Farm Bureau will change its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws at the annual meeting on Wednesday December 21 due to a recently changed law. The board voted to make the coming meeting a business session with no outside speakers for extended round table discussion of local problems and affairs. All farmers and their wives in Palo Alto county are invited.
A large herd of hogs owned by D C Barringer broke from the stock yards Sunday morning. The hogs wandered through town and countryside causing a stir as residents scrambled to corral them while Barringer faced a lengthy pursuit before reclaiming the livestock.
A flashy attraction will appear at the Hawkeye theatre Saturday evening when An Affair Of The Follies will be presented. Lea Lewis Stone Billie Dove and Lloyd Hughes star in this First National picture and it is described as well worth seeing.
The Vernon township regular Farm Bureau will be held in District No 4 Friday evening December 28. A good program is being prepared. The school is haying. An 8 basket social will occur that same evening. Everyone is invited and ladies are asked to bring baskets. Publicity: Chairman.
A large crowd attended the Tuesday evening P T A program at the high school assembly. Children performed a AE presentation, showcasing school spirit and student effort in a communal event.
Virgil K. Webster Palo Alto county's new County Agent will attend the annual meeting Wednesday afternoon December 21 in Emmetsburg Court House. All farmers urged to attend to meet him and help set Farm Bureau policies amid changes in Articles of Incorporation making the meeting doubly important this year.
A Los Angeles newspaper clipping highlights Reneva Reeves, a talented musician, drawing praise for her work on a radio program. The note mentions Graettinger as a friend of Miss Geneva Reeves and frames her Western metropolis success as noteworthy news.
Huntington Park Baptist church prize orchestra, directed by Mrs. R. W. Pattingill, delighted listeners on KEGT with a varied program last night. The group, praised for its Southern California Eisteddfod season strength, featured Bruce Hurtt as concerto master and included pieces such as Lutspiel Neapolitan Nights La Paloma and Princess of India overture. Trinity Methodist Church of Los Angeles sponsored the broadcast.
An Emmetsburg gentleman, age 70, recalled meeting Cummins as a boy when Cummins ran for governor of Iowa. He accompanied his father to a political rally and joked about his youth. The piece parallels Frank Day of the Fairmont Sentinel who claimed Shakespeare was his classmate.
The Times notes last week's blizzard followed by cold days with a damp Saturday and a penetrating wind. Monday and Tuesday were pleasant with freezing temperatures at night. The current writing describes ideal winter weather as the spell continues.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during the recent illness and death of our baby boy. We appreciated the beautiful floral gift. Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Anderson.
A meeting in Estherville led by John A. Nelson organized Emmet County Vigilantes to defend life and property. Banks and ex-service bankers attended at Gardston Hotel to swear in members, deploy arms, and outline a countywide effort supervised by Sheriff Brown aimed at deterring robberies and reducing insurance rates.
The Legion will hold a dance at Woodman hall next Monday evening with music by Luchter's orchestra of Milford. Lunch will be served by the Auxiliary, and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
At the Red Cross meeting Friday evening A. H. Henningsen was elected president Mrs KE. S. George became vice president Mrs P. J. Paulsen was named secretary and Mrs M. J. Reidy treasurer The Red Cross society has a very good membership in Graettinger at present.
Mr and Mrs Emil J Anderson of east of town mourn the death of their three months old son Donald Martin who passed away Saturday morning after a three day illness from intestinal flu. Funeral services were held at the home and the remains were taken to Story City for interment. Born Sept 10 he was three months old at death. He was a bright promising baby and will be missed by his parents and sister Zada.
Weather and local interest greet Jim Clausen as he conducts a closing out sale on Tuesday the 18th after a cold spell. A large crowd attends and the Clausen couple plan to move to Graettinger, with a warm welcome anticipated if they settle there permanently.
Fred Hepp of east of Osgood reports pheasants found frozen to death after last week blizzard. The hunting season was limited to just three days, resulting in greater losses for local game.
Local shop urges customers to order Christmas greeting cards early as supplies thin. A small stock remains with limited designs, and staff offer to accommodate late requests for printed greetings.
William C Schrader of Broch Nebraska and Edna E Duhn of Emmetsburg were joined in marriage at the Emmetsburg Congregational church on Tuesday evening December 6th with Rev Kline officiating. Best man Harold Duhn and bridesmaid Leona Sloniker attended. The bride wore blue Georgette with shadow lace, the groom a dark blue suit. They leave for Broch to honeymoon with his parents. The Times offers warm congratulations and wishes them happiness and success.
Maytag announces New Maytag Washer fuels strong demand, with daily production up from 1250 to 1400 units and a backlog of about 10,000 washers. Factory payroll exceeds 400000 for each 26 day period, and roughly 2000 people work full time at the Maytag plant. The new model features enclosed moving parts and the Roller Water Remover, a patented Maytag exclusive. Over a million women own Maytag Washers, representing about 40 in every 100 washers sold.
A dinner honored Jens Jensen on his 80th birthday with four of his seven living siblings present Nels Jensen of Wyndmere Christ Jensen of Ruthven Mrs Sorensen and Mrs Fred Simonsen both of Graettinger plus their families. A five layer cake baked by Mrs Henry Jensen highlighted the feast. Jensen, now the oldest in the family, recalls the Ruthven area’s early days and progress.
The Times highlights Christmas preparations in local businesses with complete stocks and gift suggestions. A. H. Henningsen has installed a card writing machine at Osher Department Store, using stencils and two ink colors to make neat signs. he praises the machine's usefulness in his line.
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