Funeral Of W I Branagan Held Friday Morning
Funeral services for William Ignatius Branagan veteran publisher of the Emmetsburg Democrat were held Friday morning at the Church of the Assumption. Very Rev Father Finnegan delivered a tribute to Branagan's loyalty to faith, family, community, and journalism, noting his high ethical standards and devotion to the newspaper he piloted for decades. Branagan, born January 20 1863 near Clermont Iowa, died December 7 following a long illness. he leaves a widow, Mrs Branagan, and two children. The remains rest in St Johns Cemetery with pallbearers P Donlon Ruthven T Cardy Whittemore W P Reinders Mallard J Sullivan Gradinger and M F Brennan J P Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Brain
Emmete
g.Democrat
Iowa
Branagian
Byanogan
Emmetaburg
Church of the Assumption
Finnegan
Branagan
Mr. Branagen
Ruthven
Thomas Carody
Whittemore
W. P. Reinders
Mallard
John J. Sullivan
Gradtinger
M. F. Brennan
James
P. Jones
Emmetsbure
William Ignatius Branagan
Clermont
Lewler
Grad Heart University
Wisconson
Pullman
Trinota
Prada
Lawlor
Emmigteburg
Emmetsburg
Thomas O'Connor
eBranagan
Mr. Branagan
Jo Egan
Great Oak Township
P.H. Donlon
Ole ‘Branagan
Jas
Vriday
Branugan
Ghetta
Prenant
Ap Sulevivet
Grading and Market Report from Cornwall
The Cornwall market summary lists egg prices at 19 cents for No 2 grade and 28 cents for large dozen, with other poultry and dairy items noted. It shows listings for heavy springs, heavy hens, and butter, plus various grade and weight references in a cryptic format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Cornwall
Iin
Beas
Serasieg
Iccineesaverecae
Asd
Martin Olson Lost Fine Barn By Fire Monday
The large barn on the Martin Olson farm near Halfa was destroyed by fire Monday forenoon. Olson was thawing frozen water pipes when the fire started. The 36 by 60 foot barn burned to the ground, fifty tons of hay perished, and considerable harness was destroyed. Olson saved all livestock, with losses fully covered by insurance and a new barn to be rebuilt immediately. Caring for the livestock will be a problem until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Olson
Halfa
Ollson
Ameke
Olson
Basket Ball Players Victims Of Flu Epidemic
Graettinger and Emmetsburg high school basketball teams face a Friday game on the Emmetsburg floor. Three of Conch Arney’s first string players are ill with the flu, possibly delaying the duel, while both squads rely on reserves to meet the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Graetiinger
Emmetsburg
Conch Arney
Arney
Fu Han
Kelly
Curlew
Emmetsburg Editor Branagan Dies After Civic Service
Emmetsburg loss deepens as renowned editor and community leader Mr Branagan dies after a life of newspaper work and public service. He chaired the local school board and city council, led banking and business ventures, and held posts in the Knights of Columbus and Democratic committees. His passing ends a tireless contributor to county and state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branagan
William
Thomas Branagan
Knights of Columbus
A. C. HN
National Editorial Association
Eymetsburg National Bank
Emmetsburg Telephone Co
Emmetsburg Opera House Co
Avhich
Emmetsburg
Democratic State Central Committee
S. W. Briggs Dies in California at 77
Old friends report the death of Samuel W. Briggs at his South Pasadena home on Wednesday November 23. Born February 27, 1855 in Carroll County Illinois, he moved with the Briggs family to California in 1920. He left a widow Anna C. Briggs and a brother, after a life spent farming and accumulating property. The Graettinger Times extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Briggs
Mr.Briggs
South Pasadena
California
Hunter & Berndforfner
Morticians
Long Beach Boulevaid
Long Beach
Briggs
Samuel W. Briggs
Carroll County
Illinois
Anna C. Briggs
Gyachtinger
Grontleman
Graetfinger
Times
Biggest Star Cast Assembled To Make Millionaire Film
A star laden production titled If I Had a Million is showing at the Iowa Theatre in Emmetsburg for three days Dec 18 19 20. Gary Cooper George Raft Wynne Gibson Charles Laughton Jack Dempsey Frances Dee Charlie Ruggles Alison Skipworth and others headline a drama about a rich man who disperses his fortune among nine randomly chosen recipients. Each beneficiary faces a life altered by the lottery like gifts leading to tragedy and comedy in a tale rated among the ten best by critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millia Tifteen
Iowa Theater
Gary Cooper
George Raft
Wynne Gibson
Charles Laughton
Jack Dukie
Frances Dee
Charlie Ruggles
Alison Skipworth
W. ¢. Wields
Mary Roland
Roscoe Karns
May Robson
Gene Raymond
Lucien Lithefield
Richard Bennett
Randem
Smother
Sutton
Iowa Theatre
Emmetsburg
Snow noted and local market reports from Graettinger
One year ago this week December 17 1931 Graettinger reported two inch snow with light fall Saturday night local corn shipped to the Dakotas and Montana. Several injuries and passings noted including C F Leonard and Mrs Louis Christensen. Graettinger market prices listed for corn oats eggs and poultry with butter on sale at the Amadau market bake sale announced by The Gleaner with public patronage invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Montana
FL Leonard
Louis Christensen
H. Raleizh
Immunuel Hospital
Mankato
Graettinger
Oath
Amdah
It Pays Sure It Pays Says Skelly Oil Man
Skelly Oil promotes its Aromax gasoline with claims of strong ad impact and superior performance. Local managers Joe Swift and Ross Clayton tout widespread newspaper advertising and routine 48-sample tests showing Aromax bests competitors on key points like high test and anti knock. Company reports broadened reach across about 650 newspapers with notable sales increases at two local service stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Swift
Ross Clayton
Skelly
Skelly Aromax
Graettinger Times
Ryst
Skelly Man
Middle West
Utis New Pasoline
Record Low Temperature Sets Morning Benchmark
A record 27 degrees below zero was logged Monday in one of the coldest early December storms. Guthrie Center reported 28 below while Graettinger readings ranged from 22 to 30 below. J A Spies residence thermometer showed 27 below. The day stayed bitterly cold. by Tuesday morning temps moderated to ten below. Snow fell Saturday night, leaving several inches of light fluffy powder. This marks the second week of severe winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie Center
Graettinger
J. A. Spies
P. T. A. Holiday Program at High School Next Tuesday
The regular P. T. A. program will be held at the High School assembly next Tuesday evening December 20. A playlet That Came In the Window will be presented. This Christmas program promises to entertain all and a cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend. Farm Union Meeting Friday at Albert Luke’s Home Local No. 1827 Partners Educational and Co-Operative Union of America will hold its regular December meeting this Friday evening. Refreshments served. Below zero this morning the temperature dropped to twenty below before rising later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Union
Pregnant Hill
Partners Educational and Co-Operative Union of America
Albert Luke
Public Auction Next Wednesday Near Graettinger
James A Peachee will hold an entire closing out sale next Wednesday December 21 starting at 1 PM at his farm east of Graettinger. Auctioneers Gradiant Reeves, clerk Iowa Trust Savings Bank. Items include eight horses 27 cattle 46 shoats and a large amount of farm machinery. Milch cows ten head are included with some soon to fresh. Usual terms with six months allowed. Also notes on corn being used as fuel at Price Hotel and Cafe Gruettingen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Peachee
James A. Peaches
Graettinger
Gradiant & Reeves
Iowa Truat & Savings Bank
Peathee
Hearts And Blossoms at Wallingford Friday
Wallingford glee club and band stage the two act operetta Hearts and Blossoms at M. W. A. hall on Friday evening December 16. Ten numbers in act one and eight in act two drive an unfolding plot of missing documents and happy endings. Directed by E. L. Waldee with Miss Barbara Thorson on piano, the cast includes Mrs. Horace Manning and daughters, Mr. Matthew Brandon, Irvin Lawman and many named roles. The Sunset Lodge setting provides a summer hotel backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford Glee Club
M. W. A. Hall
Wallingford
E. L. Waldee
Barbara Thorson
Horace Manning
Marvis Lowman
June
Dortha Ball Marie
Bernice Walie
Matthew Brandon
Irvin Lawman
Philip Branton
Orville
Heidecker Malindy
Margaret Hanson
Samson
Bonapart
Bernard Osher
Eileen
Betty
Bob
Bruce
Sunset Lodge
Agnes Waldee
Agnes Spear
Leland Aanonaon
Merlyn Larson
Sadie Bergeson
Lila Larson
Earnest Skattabo
Lloyd Larson
Stanley Young
Thorvald Neilson
Morris Ressell
Willam Graettinger
Emmet Anderson
Leonard Hanson
Lila Nelson
Eloisa Miller
Ruth Jorstad
Odessa Hanson
Betty Hanson
Nordein Peterson
Buren Smith
Alden Lind
Sunset’ Lodge
Death notices and holiday stock display in Graettinger
Mrs. Joe Hayes mourns her father Maher who died at his Brookings South Dakota home after years of poor health. Hayes traveled to attend the funeral as the community extends sympathy. plus a Graettinger holiday stock display notes prices lower than a year ago and praise for local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hayes
Graettinger
Mr. Maher
Brookings
South Dakota
Hayes
Santa Claus Arrives This Saturday in Graettinger
Santa Claus visits Graettinger this Saturday at 2 PM on Robbing Avenue Hill to distribute candy peanuts and gifts to local and country children. He plans a second visit on December 24 at the same time with a fresh supply. The event, under the American Legion, includes a Christmas tree and lights across Robbins Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Graettinger
Graetinger
Santa
Graettinger J
American ‘Legion
Legion
Robbins Avenue
Messiah at Estherville Next Sunday Evening
Handel's Messiah, the greatest oratorio, will be staged next Sunday at 8 PM in Roosevelt High School auditorium Estherville. A 2:30 PM matinee for children and those unable to attend evening performance. Combined choirs of Methodist Episcopal and Estherville Lutheran churches with Isingern and under Earl Josten. Twenty-piece orchestra led by Mr and Mrs R L Caldwell. Tickets not sold. donations 26 cents for adults and 10 cents for children requested to cover expenses. A large turnout expected from surrounding towns. aim to make Messiah an annual Estherville event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Osevelt High’ School
Methodist Epislopal
Isingern
Earl Josten
R. L. ‘Caldwell
Caldwell School of Music
Christ
Jaren
Correction notes Carl Hanson obituary details
A correction to last week’s obituary for Carl Hanson of Graettinger lists mourners and family. It notes his wife and five children with names and locations, twenty one grandchildren and great grandchildren, pallbearers, and an invitation from Charley Jensen to Graettinger residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Carl Hanson
Graettinger
Mr. Hanson
C. K. Pierson
Albert Leay
Minnesota
Leonard Hanson
Meade, Nebraska
Clarence Hanson
Estherville
Lowat Arthur Hanson
Fort Dodge
Loway
Bert Anderson
Graattingger
Town
Old Hagen
Bole
Charley Jensen
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. I. Branagan
Pathor Finnegan
St. Jin's Cemetery
Grnettinger
Frank Beindorfner
Sasa Joe Swift
IP. T. A
Price Hotel
Gruettinrer
Young Folka
Sister City
Mr. Wialdee
Barbara ‘Thorson
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