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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
3
The Graddn wg Ta presents an editorial blend about responsible use of modern tools like cars planes and explosives and contrasts urban lure with Graettinger values. It urges moral guidance education and community focus while warning against overreliance on wealth and city life. It also comments on income tax day and opportunities for self-improvement.
A debate over the proper inauguration date ends with consensus that the date must be early enough for the president to throw the first pitch of the season, marking the opening of baseball activities.
Mrs P J Paulsen will entertain the members of the W H M S at her home Friday afternoon of this week. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Farewell parties mark neighbors bidding goodbye as families move to new farms or locations near Ringster Graettinger and east of town.
Vivian Sullivan notes a sewing machine purchase, no girls basketball practice due to a declamatory contest, and a Girls Glee club preparing for a March 15 contest in Emmetsburg. Juniors rehearse Professor Pep. girls plan a club with a free supper in Home Economics. A Wine Program honors Washington’s birthday and county basketball success. The boys’ Kaktette impressed at the contest. Two social dinners are set for next week in Domestic Science. Spirit Lake Tournament begins this week with Graettingar’s final game around 8:40 pm, potential extra game if they win.
The Graettinger team and their second squad both defeated Ayrshire last Wednesday, with the first team held to a close ten point margin due to Earl Sturdevant’s absence. The front page notes a drive on words in Graettinger schools led by Mr. Stevenson, stressing vocabulary and spelling, and urges parents to provide dictionaries for all pupils.
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