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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
1
A months-long wind storm battered northwest Iowa starting Saturday night, with 50 mph gusts and heavy cold. Thermometers plunged to 24 below, and the wind pushed the cold to 40 below, causing widespread suffering and livestock losses across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota with several deaths from exposure and accidents.
Read about Estherville’s long history from its 1858 founding, 1861 incorporation, and June 1938 milestone. The piece riffs on local tales from grasshopper plagues of 1878 to saloon wars, fires, and notable events that shaped the town’s memory through the decades.
Market notes list goods traded including heavy springs at 444 pounds and 101 heavy hens along with leghorn hens and butter prices. Prices appear in cents per pound or per unit with several entries cut or garbled in the OCR. The report reflects a rural market snapshot with multiple agricultural items and inconsistent legibility.
The R E Strid auction sale once set for Tuesday February 7 has been postponed to Friday February 10 due to extreme cold conditions. The ad notes the new date and urges buyers to remember the change in schedule.
Sister Mary Joanes, sister of Rev. Father Kelly of Gracttinger and J M Kelly of Ayrshire, died in Council Bluffs after a long illness. Born Velonti, she came to the country at 20 and taught for 39 years, most recently at St. Francis Academy. Funeral held in Council Bluffs with a solemn high mass led by her nephew Rev Dr Jol Nelly. Father Kelly unable to attend due to weather and illness.
The U S post office department issues a fraud order against promoters of the Sir Francia Drake Estate scheme yet fundraising continues. A letter said to be from Drake Batata promoters was received recently while officials deny any Drake estate existence and promise funds soon. Public interest in the matter remains high.
Daley 26 years old, arrested in Omaha for theft of Br C. and robberies at Huntington and Bunnell Minnesota. He may not be brought back to Estherville. Frederickson of El met county was notified that Daley will likely be held in Nebraska for alleged robberies there. The sheriff said expense of bringing him back may lead Nebraska to prosecute the thief.
Mrs. Henry Hauge of west of Grachtinger passed away Tuesday morning after a long illness. She sought relief in Rochester but did not improve and gradually weakened until death. Funeral services were held Thursday at the home at 1 pm and at the Lutheran church in Lost Texeland township at 2 pm. The obituary will appear in next week's Timer.
Announcement of April 29 district contests for the Town Commercial Contest Association boosts the Commercial Department training. Tryouts produced two teams and two individual entries for typing and shorthand. Ranks and scores reflect strong student effort, with Gladys Elsenbart, Evelyn Jones, Myrta Peterson among top finishers.
Graettinger High School girls basketball finished third and earned consolation honors at the Palo Alto county tournament in Ayrshire weekend. West Bend and Ayrshire won, Curlew was edged in the opener, and Graettinger defeated Ruthven 86 to 7 for the consolation title. Players listed include Trene Nelson Evelyn Jones Kitty McCarty Arlene Groillami Elaine Swift Pearl Bonsteul Gladys Elsenbast Florence Conway Agatha Craven Vivian Hynes Euelah Nanamaker Evelyn Elaenbast.
Thieves removed a window pane to enter the Washington school house two miles east of Ruthven last Wednesday night. They stole about a quarter of 11 tons of coal, a kerosene can, two gallons of kerosene and a new waterpail, unlocking doors from inside as they left. County authorities were notified but few clues were found.
Gladys Elsenbast Kenneth Swift and Eugene Duffy lead the sub-county declamatory contest efforts with Emmetsburg and Ruthven as opponents. They placed second last home meet and will vie in Emmetsburg February 15 for a county trip with a traveling cup title previously held by West Bend.
Marion G. Naae is the new manager of the Standard Oil Service Station at Robbins Avenue and the State Highway. He took possession last week, succeeding Leonard Johnson, and brings years of experience. The Times highlights his display of gasoline, motor oil, and service offerings.
The thermometer at the Bob Simonsen home showed minus 48 degrees yesterday morning. Simonsen jokes he does not believe in letting others get ahead of him, implying a lighthearted record demonstration at his residence.
Fred Masters will hold a closing-out sale Tuesday February 14 starting at 1 pm on the D. E. McCarty farm three miles east and three miles north of Graettinger. The sale lists five work horses 14 young cattle mostly milch cows farm machinery a Delco light plant 26 tons hay and some household goods. Terms include six months with Grosl and Reeves as auctioneers and H A Elsenbast as clerk.
P J Paulsen led his bridge battlers to victory over Ringsted rivals early this week. His forces held all positions with a 4819 point lead. Ringsted guests were treated royally and enjoyed the trip and game.
Beginning next Sunday only one mass will be celebrated at the Catholic church at ten o clock. The first Sunday of the month may feature music, with details to be announced later.
Iowa State College professors report three year trials showing higher flax yields with early sowing. Redwing flax adapted to summer weed pressure. Bison variety noted for strong performance. In 1932 Iowa grew 23,810 acres of flax after 16,224 acres in 1991, indicating rising cultivation.
The Palo Alto county tournament starts Friday at Emmetsburg with four games that night and three on Saturday. Eight teams compete, including Graettinger and Ayrshire, with Emmetsburg favored after recent wins. Graettinger faces Ayrshire Friday at eight, aiming to reach a potential Saturday afternoon clash with Emmetsburg. Local hopes center on Graettinger but outcomes depend on the Ayrshire game and the opener.
The Lost Inland Township Farm Bureau holds a regular gathering at Center School Tuesday evening February 14 with community singing a humorous reading by Donald Hormansen pupils from districts 5 and 8 performing music by a string band and a report on the Des Moines annual meeting by Martin Simonsen followed by a round table discussion on current questions. Everyone is cordially invited and expected to attend.
A disrupted OCR fragment reports a burglary at Estherville cut-rate grocery Gold Inn or Howard Gut-Rate. It mentions robbers entering the store on a Tuesday evening, with little readable detail on suspects or motives.
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