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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

5

Graettinger sales feature big closing outs and a homecoming

Graettinger area auctions dominated by closing out sales led by Forrest Sipes and Ben Hassel with cattle, horses, hogs, machinery, and 700 bushels of hay on offer. Joe Jackson reported a large farm machinery listing and a move to Hutchinson, Minnesota. Soren Duhn and M. L. Murphy returned home from Rochester hospital after surgeries. Graettinger friends wish them a full recovery.

Forrest Sipes Ben Hassel Jackson Fay- Jackson Forrest Sipes Graetinger Grodland & Reeves Aucionvers Graettinger State Bank Grayttinger Ringsted Seliing Grodland & Reaves Hassel the Times Rochester Soren Duhn M. L. Murphy Rochester Hospital Mr. Duhn Graettinger

Corn price and chicken feed details from local market list

A fragmented market note lists corn at five cents per unit and various poultry feeds. It mentions Leghorn and Rhode Island Red hens and includes prices and weights for several items in a terse, OCR-like format.

Feature boxing night at Spencer styles pavilion

A "circus of sock" is set as the Spencer styles pavilion hosts a feature boxing program on Monday February 27. General admission is 65 cents with a portion reserved for advance sales at Bloc. Main event features Bo Jackson against K O Russ Klomp in an eight round bout.

Spencer Styles Pavilion Jack Phillips Graettinger Bo Jackson K. O. Russ Klomp Lime Springs Klomp Labor Day Eddie White Milford Bones Orris Spencer Johnny Goodsen Ruthven Francis Warrington Esthervill Don Buchan Graeltinger Amns

Mrs. Geo Forbes Funeral Held Here Yesterday

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Geo Forbes with funeral services at South Walnut church Graettinger under Reverend James P Christmases. Interment followed in South Walnut cemetery. Further details to appear in next week's Times.

Sete Nn Nonvas Airs Tomlen Graettinger Art Dodge South Walnut Church Nea Gruetlinger James P. Christmases South Walnut

Capitol Hill Slants Seen in Iowa Reporter Visit

A former Emmetsburg photographer Jack Chain now in Manning Iowa toured the Capitol lobby last week. In Des Moines reports note a wintry spell with no snow, a joint House Senate convention, and officials visiting state institutions. A. H. Henningsen and Atty. A. W. Smith were among callers at the Keeney death notice, while other items mention lawmakers on study tours and a forecast of political chatter ahead.

House Senate Jack Chain Emmetsburg Manion Iowa G. H. Keeney Palo Alto A. H. Henningsen Graettinger A. W. Smith Emmetsburgy Henningsen Wis General Assembly Unionist and Public Forum Sioux City Town A. H. Bonstetter West Bend Kossuth County Britt House of Representatives Des Moines The America Legion Steven Chadwick Seattle Washington Harry Hopkins

Keeney Opposes Ouster Of Plan Board In Iowa

Des Moines reports Rep G H Keeney opposes dissolving the Iowa State Planning Board amid debates over marriage laws and a fire apparatus bill. The House passed a bill enabling townships to buy and maintain fire equipment, with questions on board size and salaries. Senate support for abolishing the planning board was noted with strong editorial critique.

G. H. Keeney Des Moines Iowa General Assembly House Senate T. B Paul Orarottri Imi Asrre State House Senmitar Beekman State Planning Board Verne Marshall Kraschel Nels Planning Board Claire Dewey Planning’ Board Plaurance Board State of

Will Move To Ruthven By Henningsens To Ruthven

Mr and Mrs Amos Henningsen plan to move to Ruthven at the start of the week to establish their future home. Mr Henningsen has secured a salesman position with Hierson Gyros, Ruthven implement dealers. Graettinger residents regret losing the fine family but offer best wishes for their relocation.

Ruthven Amos Henningsen Henningsen Hierson Qyros Graettinger

Two Marriages Of Popular Young People

Two marriages unite popular local youths at Emmetsburg St Thomas church. Murphy son of Murphy families wed Miss Eouna Murphy. reception at Kermore hotel followed by wedding trip to Des Moines. They plan to settle on Carl Spies farm near Emmetsburg and begin housekeeping soon.

Francis Murphy Kermore Des Moines Carl Spies M. L.] Murphy Peark Aoe 34Th Emmersurg Snon Men Pion Tno Gaye Gley Lowa Enn Wall Grachtinger Graettinger Omain

Suffered Broken Ankle Among Mrs Andersons Misfortune

Mrs Ed Anderson of Groettinger sustained a broken ankle in a fall at her home last week. The injury will keep her laid up for several weeks as friends extend sympathy and prayers for her recovery.

Ed Anderson Groettinger

Home Project Activities In This Township

The Women's home project course was held at Mrs May Handgroupins Margaret Dunkel berg nome demonstration agent presented the first phase Smartness in Drees to district leaders who presented it to their local group. Wes Hamilton was selected Township chairman and Mrs Kole Lundgren publicity chairman. Mrs W Hamilton attended the all county meeting in Emmetsburg to plan Achievement by Saturday. Reports from group meetings followed the training school Color and line in aves at Mrs Corlies Felton. Attendance totaled 9 women with 28 new homes reached. The color wheel aided problem solving and a follow up meeting at Mrs W Hamilton's home included a man learning to mix paints. Miss Dunklehere conducted a 10:00 A.M. session dividing members by type for costume selection. Later she demonstrated fabric material and personal design traits. Music study and opera were discussed. A planned noon menu was served. Next meeting at Mrs dog Lundgren Feb 28 with roses and a problem topic. Mrs Rolfe Lundgren, Publicity Chairman.

May Margaret Dunkelberg Nome Wes Wo. Hamilton Kole Lundgren W. Ki. Hamilton Emmetsburg Ivadera M. C. Smith Aves Corlies Felton W. Hamilton Fulms Dog Lundgren Rolfe Lundgren

Graettinger Girls Triumph In Gruver Tournament

Graettinger high school girls win the sectional basketball title at Gruver defeating Superior 57 to 36 in the final. Led by "Lucky" Luchsinger and Atholene Erickson, Graettinger dominates through the rounds, with wins over Dolliver 44 to 12 and Superior 58 to 37 en route to West Bend district play and a Des Moines state bid.

Gradlinger High School Gruver Suneparty Shelisten Wtalehanepons Graettinger Fists Dolliver Superior Hip West Bend Leland Seneca Des Moines Graver G. Bh Goldstein Lave Mues Pneollealomene Nies Graetlinger Atholene Erickson Cor Ruby Lucky Luchsiiper Porlineab Jowst Miss Erickson Cruetti Mmstherville Daily News Gravttin Af Doltiver Grudlinger Superior Bisketball Tems Gruver Gyimnasion Gradlinger Dalliver Anl Graver Mamet Consolidated Pextut Secon Superior Maple Hill North Superior Griettinger Luchsinger

Brother of J. A. Fleming Dies in Kansas City

Lyman D. Fleming 67 of Kansas City brother of J. A. Fleming of Graettinger died suddenly at his home Friday night after illness with the flu. He had worked in taxicab service since 1915. Funeral services were held at Stockton, Kansas, Monday with Graettinger relatives in attendance. He is survived by his wife two brothers and a sister.

Lyman D. Fleming Kansas City J. A. Fleming Graettinger Stockton Kansas Mr. Fleming Ak A Graetlinger Tom Helena Oklahoma Jen Wiking J. W. Fleming William Lyman Fleming Keansas City Roa

Mrs Dan O'Neil Dies At 62 In City Home

Mrs Dan O'Neil 62 died at her city home this morning after a long illness. She had been bedfast six years and is survived by her husband two sons and two daughters. The O'Neill family came to Gracktinger 13 years ago from Mort Dodge where Mr O'Neill was an oil inspector. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 at the home and 2 00 at the First Lutheran Church.

Dan O'Neil Ight Welock

Winter Weather Report References Cold Week

A week of severe cold with temperatures dipping to 11 below yesterday and 3 below earlier. Roads are cleared and traffic remains normal though residents voice displeasure with the unusual mild January.

Hawkeye Theatre Listings At Hawkeye Theatre

Friday and Saturday February 24 25 feature Out West With The Hardys with Lewis Stone Mickey Rooney Cecilia Parker and Pay Holden Sunday and Monday February 26 27 Going Places stars Dick Powell Allen Jenkins and Anita Louise Aarch Of Time Marry Taille Ball James Ellison Shine On Harvest Moon Roy Rogers and Maury Hart Friday Saturday March 3 4 Submarine Patrol with Richard Green Nancy Kelly and Preston Foster

Out West THE Hardys Lewis Stone Mickey Rooney Cecilia Parker Pay Holden Dick Powell Allen Jenkins Anita Louise Taille Ball James Ellison Roy Rogers Maury Hart Richard Green Nancy Kelly Preston Foster

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