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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1931

Page

6

Doerning Reaches State Meet After Close Heavyweight Final

Bernard Doerning of Graettinger took second in the northwest Iowa district wrestling meet at Fort Dodge, losing a tight final to Simons of Cherokee by a fall with seven seconds left. Kermit Reeves earned third in the 125 lb class, while Syeve Larson and other Graettinger wrestlers posted solid showings as the team collected seven points. Doerning and Reeves prepare for the state tournament at Ames, with Doerning aiming for revenge on Simons.

Bernard Doerning Grachtinger Northwest Iowa Fort Dodge Doarning Simons Cherokee Simonhe Ker Reeves Graattinger Graettinger Hach Last Roy Doering Simon Bernard Kermit Reeves Syeve Larson Trygve Larson Hower Megat Ant Danmire Ames Gruettinger Mooredora Aning Cresco Gibson Cherokee Va Fickbohn New Hampton van Scoy Belle Jaing Doorning Gibson Ong Wrastibson Dora Moora Graettin Rage Rogs Fort. Dodge Ecision Paterson Clags Johnson_Lagle Déelsion John Graetinger Roapke Hagle Ovary Jacobsonger Clasae—Reeven Graetting Meyer Sue A Clase T.' Larson Graote Humboldt C. Doerning Grastying Esuthan Aclyors Tima Patersan Dew Clarion Onstgad Graettags

Former Graetstinger Man Passes Away in the West

Charles Jenswald son of Mr and Mrs Martin Jenswald died in Washington after a lingering illness. Survived by wife and five children and three step children. mother living. He was cousin of Mrs W H Noble of Graettinger. Earlier he lived here and worked as a blacksmith and possibly at Windsor hotel. He grew up in Graettinger Oregon and attended local schools. The Times expresses sympathy to the family.

Charles Jenawald Martin Jenswald Q. C. Coolidge Martin Jenawald Washington W. H. Noble Jenswold Windsor Fisher Hotel & Cafe Mart Oregon Charles Graettinger

South Dakota and Iowa tourney methods contrasted

A discussion outlines how South Dakota basketball tournaments use a losers bracket, keeping teams alive through the finals, unlike Iowa’s style where early exits reduce interest. The piece argues the South Dakota system increases interest and keeps consolation games meaningful. It also notes a furniture sale opening in Graettinger and an upcoming talk by Donlon at a Commercial club event.

South Dakota Iowa

James Quinn Undergoes Surgery After Rupture

James Quinn underwent a surgical operation Tuesday at the Cine man hospital in Estherville for rupture. His many Graetlinger friends hope for his early and complete recovery.

James Quinn Cineman Estherville Quinn

Wrestling meet results from Fort Dodge and nearby towns

Reported results show multiple weight classes with wins by Graettinger Humboldt Eagle Grove and Clarion competitors. Notable bouts include Reeves, Doerning, Ginter, and Tishar achieving decisions, with several byes and time advantages noted, final rounds to determine placings.

Taylor Ruthvon Jacobse Graattinger Reeves Graettinger Pannon peTuenbate Klass—Oleson Humboldt Doasning Ginter Waren Lelsion Gracttingar Tishar Eagle Grove Reaves Graattin Cims Liddy Aye Dobeatig Gett Unger Clarion

Auto Thieves Rampage Across Town Monday Night

Miss PNen McAway a Grachtinger teacher had her Chevrolet stolen in Emmetsburg Monday evening then recovered at Mallard. The thief fled after a tire blew leaving Durant and a second car stolen at Mator and Havelock. She attended a PTA program before discovering the break in and loss. Dr. Cretumeyer’s car was stolen in Emmetsburg Saturday and found in Spencer Sunday. A gravel company near Wallingford promises 50 jobs as construction expands. Scarlet fever cases rise in Story County with 15 new statewide 167. smallpox 62 and chickenpox 78 reported. Maurice Groves, 42, of Estherville, died after allegedly drinking murintic substance following quarrel with wife. Avon Jensen of Exiraville hospitalized with a broken nose from a weighty salt sack. Al Grachtinger shines in Estherville checker tourney.

Pnen McAway Grachtinger Emmaetsburg Mallard Mator Tom Conway K Durant Durant Havelock Story County

Free butter and fruit offer at Thompson Grocery ad

A local advertisement promotes free butter at Thompson Grocery this Saturday with free oranges for each dozen of pears brought in. Extra prizes include many pounds of butter. Also notes Ruthven Independents beat Graettinger Independents 24 to 28 in a Friday game at the Ruthven gym. Announcements mention Hittle Store opening in HI and trading arrangements to take eggs in trade.

Thompson Grocery Thompson Ruthven Graettinger Ruthven Independenta Graettinger Independants

Base Ball Practice Opens February at Dunmire High School

Base Ball practice started Monday February 23 at Dunmire High School with coach Dunmire predicting a strong team this year. Mrs Blair Slater of Fixtherville married Mike Dolly McAfice. the ceremony occurred in Niamotabure in Olon, andagrain Sila Mareh 6 Olon Anderson plans a May 5 auction of horses cattle and hogs, per this week's Times notice.

Dunmire Graattinger Blair'n Slater Mike Dolly McAfice Fixtherville Charles Blair Tnt ‘Waal Niamotabure Olon Olon Anderson

Miss Emma Duus Bride Of Mr John Johnson

Mixa Amina Dus daughter of Mr and Mrs Hans Duus of this city and Me and Mrs John Johnson were united in marriage at Spencer Wednesday February 25 The newlywed couple returned to Graetlinger and a bountiful wedding dinner was held at the bride’s parents home The Johnsons will likely make their future home on the groom’s farm west of Graetlinger The contracting parties are well known and esteemed in this city and vicinity The bride has resided here since childhood and has many friends The groom is a farmer with many friends extending congratulations on their marriage

Mixa Amina Dus Hans Duus John Johnson Spencer Graetlinger Johnson Thin

Sullivan's bullet riddled car found in Phinney Park

W E Sullivan formerly of Exther ville now runs a pool hall at Manson. He owns the bullet-riddled coupe found in Phinney park at Fort Dodge Saturday morning. He says it was stolen Friday night in Manson and suspects hijackers. Police consider the shots from another car and no one was injured. Also, the Hawkeye Theatre will show Lone Star Ranger this Saturday night with Taurean the Tiger serial.

Sullivan Phinney Park FT. Dodge W. E. Sullivan Extherville Manson Graetlinger Elmer Sullivan Yort Dodge Fe. M. Mlattery Plattery Paties WM Wattery Hawkeye Theatre Grachtinger

New Landlord Buys Windsor Hotel in Emmatsburg

NEW LANDLORD Wilbur Price of Emmatsburg has purchased the Windsor hotel from Wm. Fishar of Algona. The hotel has been run this year by Mr. and Mrs. RD Troxie who will leave after March. They conducted a up-to-date business and enjoyed patronage, and will be missed by friends in Graettinger. Mr. Price will take charge of his new place on March 6. The Times wishes success to both the former and new proprietors.

Wilbur Price Emmatsburg Windsor Wm. Fishar Algona RD. Troxie Hera Prine Timas Nelson Farmers Savings Bank 2S Estherville Northwestern Farmers Savings Bank Times Wallingford the Times Mr. Nelgon

North and South Side to Compete on March 4

High school gym hosts a double header for P T A library fundraiser on March 4 featuring a men’s basketball clash between North and South side players from Grachtinger and a town girls game. Teams include Marvin Wikert Howard Horswell Reynolds Reeves Merklin Jones for North and Craven Craven Bonstead Thoreson Nune Reynolds for South, plus ex‑high school women players led by Kathryn Reynolds and Margaret Anderson. A lunch and candy sale accompany the event to support the library fund.

T. A P. Tt. A Grachtinger Marvin, Wikert Howard Horswell Sam Reynolds Kenneth Reeves Leonard Merklin Cecil Merle Donald Jones Lester Craven Thomas Craven Gerald Bonstead Bennett Thoreson Rogrnak Nune

Dorian to Speak at Hawkeye Theatre Gradtinver

As we go to press, Hon. P. H. Dorian will speak at the Hawkeye Theatre in Gradtinver next Wednesday evening March 4. The public is invited to attend to hear our representative. At the last Commerce meeting there was a push for him to speak here.

P.H. Dorian Hawkeye Theatre Gradtinver Commercial Club

Auction Sale Planned by E. Ware Near Graettinger

E Ware will hold a closing out sale on Tuesday March 3 starting with a free lunch at noon. He lists six horses ten head of cattle fourteen head of poultry and a large machinery and hay stock with corn in crib. Grod thind Reeves will auctioneer and H A Elsenbast clerk. Ware plans moving to Ringsted though no firm plans yet.

E. Ware Graettinger Ware Ringsted

Nelson Resigns As Cashier Of Farmers Bank

Nelson, 20 years cashier of Farmers Savings bank in Wallingford, resigns to join Bankers Life in Des Moines as a special field man in investments. He will travel northern Iowa, southern Minnesota, and eastern South Dakota. Attorney C. N. Ressell will run the bank until a new cashier is named.

A. Nelson Farmers Savings Bank Wallingford Bankers Life Company of Estherville Wallingford Bank Myr. Nal Nelson Bankers Life Company Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Bankers Life Southeen South

Has Opener Opens Machine Shop in Side Garage

Glen Shaver has leased the net Side garage from Jensen Auto Co and opened a machine shop. He plans to sell farm machinery as well. He is an experienced workman and is expected to be kept busy. The Times wishes him the best of success.

Glen Shaver Jensen Auto Co the Times

Wiegman Household Goods Sale Slated Saturday

Wieemann will hold an auction of household goods Saturday March 7 with full particulars to appear in next week's Times.

Wriday Wiegmann Wieemann Tull

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Doerning Ook Tank Peareeneney Graestinger Henderson Furniture Co Half Nelson P. Nga E. Petersen Fue Nelson Arm Aelasors B. Doerning B. Doernini Uwfal Tank Miss McAway Emmets Ira Gellik Toru Conway Tinvtock Maria Jacobsen Jacobsen Maurice Groves Birney Hospital Uggerday Suleilar Tuesday Avon Teatherville al Grachtinger Sogai Grodtansl & Son Emma Duus Eumnetsburg Flaher Hotel Donian Gathing Hawkeye BE. EB. Ware Joe Gabrielson McManus Gabrielson Batherville Graotting Farmers Bank Bankers Life Co C. Wiegmanm
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