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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

8

Christmas Visitors Spend Holiday in Graettinger

Mr and Mrs T C Traog and Mr and Mrs Robert Wampser of Mallard holidayed in Graettinger at Mrs J P Wagner's home. Francis Lambe of Chicago arrived Christmas morning to visit his parents Mr and Mrs F L Lambe. The Misses Kathryn McCarty and Lucille Gilbaugh, employed in Des Moines, spent Christmas with their parents and returned Monday evening.

T. C. Traog Robert Wampser Mallard Graettinger J. P. Wagner Francis Lambe Chicago F. L. Lambe Kathryn McCarty Lucille Gilbaugh State House Des Moines Wisconsin Lumber Cuy Berniece Gilbaugh Lucille Whiteside Shirley Kingman Kansas Chris Clemmens Times Andy Johnson Humboldt Ed Murphy Joe Leo Clare Floyd Fleming Glenn Masters Elmer Masters Dakota City Iowa Fred Masters

Don’t Sleep When Gas Presses Heart Ad for Adlerika

An advertisement urges relief from chest pressure from gas. It claims Adlerika relieves stomach gas pressing on the heart with one dose and cleanses both upper and lower bowels, available at leading druggists.

Adlerika

Local News Items From Gracttinger Area

Local notes celebrate visits and family events across Gracttinger and nearby towns. Des Moines relatives, Kansas connections, a new baby for Clemmens, and Christmas gatherings with the Nolans, Reeses, Flemings, Masters, and others mark the season in a series of brief exchanges and greetings.

M E Ladies Aid Meeting Planned for January 5

The M E Ladies Aid society will meet in the church parlors on Thursday January 5 Hostesses are Mrs Geo Singer Mrs Wm Bohi and Mrs Alfred McCombs A Christmas party is noted with a program and games at Miss Mary Margaret Sullivan’s home.

M. E. Ladies’ Aid M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society Geo, Singer Wm. G. Bohi Alfred McCombs DOF Mary Margaret Sullivan C.D. of A

Christmas visits spread across Estherville area

A string of holiday visits links Des Moines Graettinger Marshalltown and other towns as relatives and friends traveled for Christmas. Notable mentions include the Denny and Norris families, the Brown family in Graettinger, the Grodlands from DeKalb and Estherville, and Murphy visitors from Nebraska. A nurse Christ ensen returned to Marshalltown after a Christmas break.

Christmas Greetings From Gracttinger Schools

Notice lists teachers and staff from Gracttinger Schools sending Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the community including Kyle Jones Joc Madonna Umlani Louise Wyatt Marjorie Orwick Arthur Grown Gordon Shelgren Arthur Coldstein Cora Christopher Ruth Torkelson Morence Conway.

Gracttinger Kyle Jones Joc Bal Madonna Umlani Louise Wyatt Marjorie Orwick Arthur Grown Gordon Shelgren Arthur Coldstein Cora Christopher Ruth Torkelson Morence Conway

Save Money On Your Collision Insurance

Insurance pitch touts low premiums and a single deductible. It promises conversion to full collision coverage after initial damage and seeks to attract careful drivers with reduced costs.

Linkle Senior Sketches Highlight William Schaney Biography

Maurine Kelly Jitlian presents senior sketches featuring William Schaney born February 9 1922 south of Graetlinger. The piece recalls his early schooling at aettinger Public School and his main interest in baseball. Other notes summarize juniors and sophomores reports on class activities and a humorous dog house incident.

William Schaney Graetlinger Aettinger Public School Dale Starkey

Junior High Tourneys Start At Mallard With Mixed Round

LeRoy Miller reports junior high boys face Ayrshire in the first round at Mallard on January 14 while the girls play Carlow the same day at Mallard. Both junior high tournaments are run together. second round set for January 28.

Ayrshire Mallard Carlow LeRoy Miller

Graettinger Girls Rout Graver 62–19 In Barnstorming opener

Graettinger girls defeated Graver 62 to 19 as Luehsinger led with 19 points and Martin topped Gruver with 6. Rodman clash followed with Graettinger routing Rodman 48 to 24 as Luehsinger again led scorers with 22. Erickson Hansen and Lanning contributed in a busy night of basketball.

Orioles Rodman Rodman Girls Gradlinger Orioles Luehsinger Erickson Hansen Laniing Fink Mills Graettinger Strain Dwayne Allen

Pep meeting highlights Mr Goldstein's German

Students show high energy at a pep meeting held Wednesday as vacation approaches. Mr Goldstein's German class entertained attendees with spirited activities and school spirit.

Mr. Goldstein

Christmas Progam at High School Ends with Band by Goldstein

Rumors hint at an operetta after the new gymnasium opens as the Orioles and Pirates meet Rodman. The high school Christmas program featured a band directed by Mr. Goldstein and a piece titled By Maxine McDonald.

Orioles Pirates Rodman Goldstein Maxine McDonald

Graettinger High Teams Enter State Music Contest Divisions

Graettinger high school music groups plan entries in the state contest series across mixed chorus girls glee club girls sextet soprano solo menii soprano solo and baritone solo. Featured notes include humorous bylines and a bargain teaser.

Graettinger High School Jean Joyce

Ancient Egyptians and the idea of home

Ancient Egyptians viewed home in three senses the home of the god the home of the dead and the home of the living. The first two occupied most interest and energy among the people leaving the living home less central.

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