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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
2
School notes describe seniors noting tough tests and upcoming photo day while juniors study biology digestion literature Romanticism to Realism civil war costs and Postwar progress. Freshmen read Kidnappers and science experiments. grades explore geography bears slavery and daily routines with class activities and picture days.
The Times of Jan 6 1921 reports marriages of Herman Worland to Mish Johnson and Finyd Tresler to Neva Nichtern. It notes J B Lambe chosen city clerk, local deaths including J D Collins and Niels Jensen, creamery development at the St James site, and various social events, visits, and sales announcements in Emmetsburg and surrounding areas.
The note filled column reveals affectionate winks between Dorothy, Bob, and Cliff, with remarks on noon hour antics and a morning typing class. A Jackson door box hints at a late company on the 24th. The piece salutes playful student chatter and humorous classroom scenes.
A sharp editorial warns that borrowing resembles a disease while lending money is deemed reckless and unwise, urging readers to rethink personal finance and debt practices with a cautionary tone.
Graettinger Methodist Church notes Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m. Mission study planned for Friday afternoon at Mrs Georges. The community is invited to attend as preparations are underway.
Divin e worship at Lortheland Lutheran Church Sunday at 11 19 with speaker Dy N A Larsen Mee and church council after services. Sunday school at 10. prayer meeting next Thursday evening. Welcome phrases and a prayer from Psalm 139. First Lutheran notes list worship at 9 45 with Pres Larsen, meet with Ladies Aid and Luther League at 2 pm, and missionary meetings.
Curlew County champions edged Curlew and Ruthven in a close tournament final sequence. Gates led Curlew with four baskets while Abby and Anderson added four points each. Ruthven’s Lee scored 18, with Brown and Rosacker contributing a combined 6. The event drew large crowds each night and highlighted a competitive field of eight teams.
Notice sets March 7 1941 election in Graettinger Iowa to decide on establishing a municipal electric light plant and distribution system with a maximum cost of 100000 paid from earnings, and whether to place control with a board of trustees. Polls 8am to 8pm at Town Hall. Ballot wording instructs cross marks for Yes or No.
The Gravttingen Town proposes placing the management and central control of its municipal electric light plant and distribution system under a board of trustees to oversee operations. The action would shift governance away from current officials and set new oversight for the utility.
On back of each ballot printed notice states public measure Balot Graettinger March 7 1941 questions on establishing municipal electric plant and board of trustees management. Town Clerk Cc B Norris February 1 1641 Graettinger Town official notice to legal voters to appear at the election.
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