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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

6

Two Marriages In Emmetsburg And Graettinger

The week brought two marriages. McCarty Burns unite at Assumption church Emmetsburg December 26 1938 with a lengthy reception and wedding trip to southern Iowa. The Elbiers Petersen pair wed December 19 1938 at Estherville Lutheran parsonage and plan to settle on a farm east of Graettinger.

McCarty Burns Francis McCarty Graettinger Eugene McCarty Veronica Burns Thomas Burns Emmetsburg Assumption Church Wm. Mason Wilfred McCarty Alice Burns Floyd Brother St. Mary’s Academy Emmetaburg Ranhodd Graettinger High School McCarty & Olson Elbiers-Petersen Peter Elbiers Mitchell South Dakota Katherine Irene Petersen Bernard Petersen Estherville Otis L. Lang Lloyd Moore Mixa Loretta ‘Petersen

Strength of Hearing: human ear range defined

The article notes that the human ear can hear in some cases from 16 to 40 000 vibrations per second. It highlights the broad span of audible frequencies and references potential variability in perception among listeners.

Women Dreaming More Than Men

A brief note reports that women are more given to dreaming than men, while men are more apt to talk in their sleep. The remark contrasts nocturnal behaviors without broader context or names.

Dreas

Graettinger Market Report for December 29, 1938

Agricultural prices list oats and eggs with various grades and weights. Butter and heavy hens categories shown, including Leghorns at eight cents. The fragment provides pricing hints for egg grades No 1 and No 2, and general market terms despite OCR garble.

Graettinger Starket

Singer Family Enjoyed Visit In Indiana

Mr and Mrs George Singer returned last Saturday from a three weeks visit at Dale Indiana They visited other spots in Indiana including Santa Claus The fall was ideal in Indiana Crops however were none too good last year Miss Marian Singer attending Iowa State college Ames returned home with her parents.

George Singer Dale Indiana Santa Claus Marian Singer Iowa State College Ames

Jay McCarty Auction Sale Opens 1939 Season

The First Auction Sale of the 1939 season will be held Monday at the Jay McCarty Farm northeast of here. Jay McCarty rents his farm and conducts a closing out sale starting at 12:30 p.m. selling shorthorn cows, seven horses, two spans of mules, five Hampshire gilts, 18 fall pigs, 100 White Leghorns, and a large list of farm machinery. Auctioneers are Grodland & Reevas with Lown Trust & Savings Bank of Emmetsburg acting as clerk.

Jay McCarty Here Eugene Jay) McCarty McCarty Grachtinger Hampshire Grodland & Reevas Lown Trust & Savings Bank Emmetsburg

First Winter Storm Visited Iowa Monday

Northwest Iowa experienced its first real touch of winter as light snow and strong wind from western Canada whirled through. Graettinger chilled to 12 below zero while Estherville logged 12 below, many cars left in ditches as visibility dropped. Tuesday brought milder conditions though near zero temps persisted. no major drifting occurred due to light snowfall. City Meat Market advertises fresh and cured meats, groceries, bread, and dairy for Sunday dinners in Graettinger.

Iowa Canada Mercury Graettinger Estherville City Meat Market Robt Simonsen Telephone

Death of Andrew Weinholzer at 60 in Minnesota

Andrew Weinholzer of Pequot Minnesota died last Friday morning at age 60. Funeral services were held at Mallard with Rev Father Neppel officiating and interment beside his wife who died last May. Survived by daughters Mrs Carl Wisenbast of West Bend and Mrs Dennis Bohn of Pequot and son John Weinholzer of Veranda Minnesota, plus one brother M Weinholzer of Grachtinger and his aged mother Mrs M Weinholzer Sr. The family formerly resided in Mallard. The Times extends sympathy to the family.

Andrew Weinholzer Pequot Minnesota M. Weinholzer Gracttinger Weinholzer Mallard Father Neppel Carl Wisenbast West Bend Dennis Bohn John Weinholzer Veranda Grachtinger

Graettinger Cribbage Champion Hears From South

The Graettinger cribbage champion receives news from the South as winters in St Petersburg Florida feature cribbage evenings with Mr Paulsen and a visiting retired Methodist minister who enjoys the games though not knowing them well. The minister exhorts about fur crafts and praises Mr Paulsen’s fearless play.

P. J Ieee A4 St. Petersburg Florida Paulsens Mr. Paulsen Graettinger

Mourn Death Of Their Baby Daughter

Mr and Mrs Martin Thompson of Emmetsburg mourn the death of their six month old daughter The baby died Thursday afternoon and the funeral was held Saturday The Times extends sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family. NOVICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Farmers Creamery Company Graettinger will be held at Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger Wednesday January 4 1939. The business meeting will begin at one o clock sharp. A free lunch will be served in the basement of the Hawkeye Theatre at twelve o'clock. All patrons and shareholders are invited. F W Christensen Secretary. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS Graettinger Iowa will be held at Hawkeye Theatre in Graettinger Saturday January 1989 at 1 30 pm. Election of officers for the ensuing year and other business. Jorgen Anderson

Martin Thompson Farmers Creamery Company Graettinger Hawkeye Theatre Hawkeye Hawkaye Theatre F. W. Christensen Farmers Grain Co Iowa Hawkeaye Theatre Jorgen Anderson Farmers Creamery Co Graetlinger Hawkeya Theatre F. W. Christenson Royal Holb Lost Island Creamery Co Fallowercamery Graettinger ‘Telephane Co AHO Pa Mae ST. Paul's Church Luther League Anna dJorgensen Jjames P. Christensen Paator

Sarawalg Independence and Bornen Coast Rule Declared

In a terse report, Rajaba Rule lines claim Sarawalg remains an independent nation along the Bornen coast, despite regional pressures. The ruling emphasizes sovereignty and asserts a stable governmental stance amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Rajaba Sarawalg Bornen

Annual Meetings Scheduled For Early January

Several cooperative and business groups announce January meetings. Farmers Creamery Co Graetlinger holds January 4 with lunch at noon and reports. Warmers Grain Co January 7 at 1 30 p.m.. Lost Island Creamery Co January 10 with lunch. Graettinger Telephone Co January 9. Graettinger State Bank January 12 with officer elections and 1938 business report. Speakers from Iowa State College and Iowa State Brand Creameries will attend.

Church Notes Graettinger and St. Pauls New Year Services

Church notes list New Year worship at Graettinger including Lutheran and St. Paul’s services January 1 1999 seasonal greetings and program details. The entry names Rev M Mandsager Mrs Alfred McCombs Mrs George Singer and others, with organzational notes for Ladies' Aid Mission Band and Luther League activities.

Graettinger Alfred McCombs George Singer Bohi Wm. G. Bohi Pasor

Like to Give. Advica Jud Tunkins Says Lie Advice

Advica Jud Tunkins says most folks are lie and doctors who like to give advice without taking any themselves.

Advica Jud Tunkins

Storm Warning Forecasts Severe Cold Tonight

A weather bulletin warns of a sharp drop in temperatures tonight with the mercury possibly sinking to 26 and as low as 30 degrees below zero. This afternoon is clear and sunny with cool, pleasant air and a light snow cover, following a frigid morning when the temperature reached 12 below zero.

Times Staff Faces Flu Epidemic This Week

All members of the Times force battled the flu this week as an ongoing seasonal illness spreads through fall and into the winter period.

Times Force

Mrs Sam Speer Dies After Pneumonia Illness

Old friends mourn the death of Mrs Samuel Speer at 76 after a two week illness that developed into pneumonia. Funeral services are set for 2 30 this afternoon at the M E church as the town learns fewer details from this week’s Times.

Samuel Speer Speer M. E

Relatives From Germany Visit Mrs. Spies Home

Mr and Mrs Linden of Germany arrived in Gracttinger Monday to visit at Mrs J A Spies home. Mr Linden is a grandson of Mrs Spies sister. The Lindens had been visiting New York before Gracttinger. Mr Linden left Sunday evening to return to Germany for army service. Mrs Linden stays in Gracttinger with Mrs Spies for now.

Mrs. Linden Germany Gracttinger

Notice of Annual Meeting Graettinger Telephone Theatre

Notice is given to holders in Graettinger Iowa of the Graettinger Telephone Theatre for an annual meeting on Monday January 9 1939 at 1 30 p m to elect officers and transact other business Chairman H E B Fink to preside Lunch will follow the meeting The creamery will hold a meeting on Tuesday January 10 1939 at 1 30 p m for the ensuing year and to transact business including a lunch Largest Group of Islands The Malay archipelago is the largest group of islands in the world.

Malay Archipelago

Hawkeye Theatre Grattering Schedule at Hawkeye Theatre

Friday and Saturday December 30 31 Always in Trouble stars Jane Withers Jean Rogers and Arthur Treacher. Sunday and Monday January 1 2 The Sisters with Bette Davis Errol Flynn Anita Louise and Dick Foran. Tuesday and Wednesday January 3 4 Meet the Girls June Lang Lynn Bari Plaa Pals of the Saddle. Saturday January 6 7 Just Around the Corner with Shirley Temple Dare Bert Lahr and Bill Robinson.

Jane Withers Jean Rogers Arthur ‘Treacher Bette Davis Errol Flynn Anita Louise Dick Foran June Lang Lynn Bari Plaa Baturday Shirley Temple Son Dare Bert Lahr Bill Robinson

Charles Taylor Killed In Fall While Skating

Charles Taylor 13 son of Mr and Mrs Wm Taylor of Emmetsburg and grandson of Jacob Brekke Graettinger died after a fall on the ice at Medium Lake. A basal skull fracture proved fatal. he was carried to a physician but died about 45 minutes after the 10 p.m. Friday incident. He was a freshman at Emmetsburg High School and had played freshman football. Funeral services were held in Emmetsburg with interment at Evergreen Cemetery. The family and Graettinger community mourn the loss.

Charles Taylor Wm. Taylor Emmetsburg Jacob Brekke Grachtinger Medium Lake Charles Graettinger Evergreen Centery Wametsburgs

Fire destroys Northern Lumber office at Estherville

A night blaze gutted the Northern Lumber office in Estherville, caused by unknown factors in bitter wind and the 12 below zero temperatures. Firemen battled frozen gear and icy hydrants, with exploding paint cans heightening the danger. Loss estimated at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars, likely insured. yards escaped damage.

Estherville Daily News Northern Lumber Company H. E. Wilbour Rock Island Eitherville George Thompson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Benedict Katherine Petersen the Times Singer Sale A. Weinholzer Graettinger Cribbage Champion South Lutheran Church Wirst Lutheran Church Norsk Mission Irn Dee Lost Island Luth Divine Worship House of the Lord Jesus M.mandsager Amily Sam Speer J. A. Spies Graettinger Telephone Co H. EB. Fink Martin Myhre
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