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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1932

Page

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Annual Address At State Meet From Iowa Cooperative Shippers

A.W. Bormann and directors attended the state convention at Des Moines. The Times prints the secretary's address in full noting a difficult year for cooperative operations and complex livestock marketing in Iowa. The report highlights leadership in helping local shipping associations and that much work is included in the President's annual additions and Johnson's Central Sales Agency report.

A.W. Bormann Grachtinger Iowa Cooperative Johnson

Raleigh Taken To University Hospital Iowa City

O. H. Raleigh was transported from Immanuel Hospital in Mankato to the University Hospital in Iowa City by ambulance on Tuesday. He withstood the journey well and will undergo a month of treatment from University hospital specialists.

O. HH Raleigh Iowa City O. H. Raleigh Immanuel Hospital Mankato University Hospital Lowa City Mr. Raleigh

Petersen Died At Canton South Dakota

B N Petersen 80 died at his home in Canton South Dakota January 4 after three weeks illness. Funeral held in Canton with interment there. Survived by his wife and three daughters, two daughters predeceased him. The family moved from Graettinger about thirty years ago and sold their farm to Knut Iverson.

B.N. Petersen Canton South Dakota Peterson Basie Jacobson Graettinger Knut Iverson Asia J.fine

Bert France Hatchery Destroyed by Fire in Im meraburg

The Bert France Hatchery near Im meraburg burned at 1 a m yesterday. Flames consumed each room as the roof collapsed. Heavy snow delayed fire units, forcing hand carried hoses. France faced about $10,000 in cash advances with the hatchery valued at $16,000. the building was nine years old.

Bert Ranen Immeraburg France Auvanen

Home Wrestling Meet Postponed To Wednesday Blizzard Delays It

The home wrestling meet, moved from Tuesday January 6 to Wednesday evening January 1 due to a blizzard. Admission is 26 cents for adults and 15 cents for students. Matches include Swift vs Garber, Olson vs Reeves Jr, Duffy vs Reeves, Crain vs Johnson or Peterson, and others as listed in the schedule. The high school gym is expected to be packed for the home event.

Kenneth Swift Dale Garber Melville Olson Ben Reeves Eugene Duffy Gilbert Reeves Eagar Crain G- Johnson C. Peterson Kermit Reeves M. Jacobsen Donald Jones al Grachtinger Joe Grady Clarence Doerning Francis McCarty Elmer Petersen Lyle Bonatead Cecil Jones Bernario Doerning Barney" Haggel

Larsen Improving From California Trip

L. P. C. Larsen, former Graettinger citizen, reports from Los Angeles that he is well and enjoying California. He sent a subscription check for the coming year and plans to remain where he is happy, praising friends and relations at Graettinger.

L. P Grachtliger Fe Garson California Lac

Fragmentary 19th Century Scrawl Halts Speech At Trial

A damaged OCR fragment references a trial scene with names like Jody Gould and vague phrases about guns and profit. The readable bits suggest a disrupted transcript or sensational note rather than a complete report.

John H. Brown of Ruthven Dies After Short Illness

John H. Brown of Ruthven, a well known resident and former Palo Alto county pioneer, died at his Ruthven home after a brief illness. Born July 9, 1846 in Timerick county Ireland, he married Jane Donahue in 1867 and came to the United States in 1866. Survived by six children, nineteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, he was a respected farmer and family man. Funeral held at Sacred Heart Church Ruthven with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

John H. Brown Palo Alto Ruthven Joly Hayes Brown Timerick Ireland Patrick Brown Mary J i Yer Brown PSL Jane Donahue Limerick Trelani Chaton Tee W. H. Brown Sacred Heart Catholic Church Lao Mekivoy Calvary Cemetary John Brown William Brown James Brown William Brennan William Sullivan Frank Sulivan

Meetings to Be Held at M. E. Church by Dr. Lease

Dr. W. H. Lease of Algona will conduct a series of meetings at the M. E. Church in this city beginning Monday January 11. He will be assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Brooks the Singing Brooks.

M. E. Church W. H. Lease Algona Mre. Brooks Singing Brooke

Margaret Johnson Marries Spencer Young Man

The wedding in the city church unites Margaret Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs John son with Spencer Young Man. The ceremony conducted by Father Kally binds the couple for life. The bride, a charming young lady from Gradtiingar, will make their home on a farm near Sperhays.

Goria Egr Spencer Margaret Jdhipon Mila Penton Rav Kally Leo Johnson He -Bilg Ranweg Leighter Sperhays Gradtiingar

Local Businesses Begin 1932 Drive In Groceries and Clearance

Mid winter sale at Onher Department Store features hundreds of discounted items in a thrifty push for the new year. Vaumpartner's notes near end of season closings on winter wear as Thompsen's Grocery seeks volume growth with attractively priced goods. The Times promotes home commerce to Grachtinger residents and nearby communities through these homegrown ads.

Te Graetlinger Tie Vaumpartner’s Grachtinger and Vicinity Thompsen Thompsean Grachtinger and The Times

Shot Inaccurately: Asa Brown Near Death in California

The Democrat reports Asa Brown of Paso Robles California was accidentally shot and not expected to live beyond twenty four hours. He is 40 to 41, son of W J Brown, former Palo Alto County bank enextier at Emmetsburg, and nephew of the late M L Brown. Full shooting details unavailable.

Democrat Asi Brown Paso Robles California W. J. Brown Enxhier Palo Alto Emmetsburg M. L. Brown

Vernon district gains new board visor J M Robinson

J M Robinson of Vernon succeeds J A Suss as chairman of the board of supervisors at the organizational meeting. Suss had served many years. Mrs Suan retired earlier this year. Robinson becomes supervisor for the Lort Island Walnut and Vernon district, described as a capable farmer and businessman.

John" Wegener Airtrck Township Wea J. A. Suse Graotiingar Suan Vernon Lort Island Walnut Robinson Suas Spttina

Emmetsburg Men In Narrow Iowa Crash Near LeMars

A. A. Adams and Michael Fleming, Emmetsburg, were in a truck auto crash near LeMars Monday. Adams was thrown under the auto, unconscious briefly, with a scalp wound. Fleming escaped injury. The woman driver suffered a knee gash. They were en route to Sioux City with belongings of Rev. Father Murtagh. Nearby, A. H. Shaver photographed heavy Los Angeles snow amid damp Iowa weather.

A. A. Adams Michael Fleming Emmeetaburg LeMars Momlay Mr. Adams Aia Mr. Fleming Emmetsburg Sioux City Father Murtagh Adams John J. Sullivan Grachtinger Los Angeles A. H. Shaver Times Iowa

Hearing On Proposed Change In Trains Today Des Moines

A hearing before the board of railway commissioners in Des Moines addresses proposed changes to Rock Island local train schedules. Rock Island officials plan the change for Sunday January 10 amid protests from towns along the line while officials argue the service is a losing proposition.

Board of Railway Commissioners Rock Island Des Moines Railway Board

Mrs Margaret Gray Dies After Stroke at Emmetsburg

Mrs Margaret Gray, born Margaret O Connell in Illinois February 16 1868, died New Year’s Day at her home in Emmetsburg after a March 1927 stroke left her bedridden. Funeral services were held Monday. remains taken to Corwith for interment with her husband. Nine children were born to Henry Gray and Margaret O Connell. survivors include Mabel, Mrs J A Duffy, Mallard, Cooney of Grand Meadows, Minnesota, Frei, Frank, Martin, John and Henry.

Henry Gray Emmetsburg Corwith Gray Margaret O'Connell Lincoln County Illinois Mabel Gray J. A. Duffy Mallard, Cooney Grand Meadows Minnesota Frei Frank Martin John Henry Grachtinger

Printers Barbers Farmers Feasted At Marmers-Crenmery Co Event

Big crowd attended a free meal at Hawkeye Theater hosted by Marmers-Crenmery Co officers and employees. An afternoon business meeting was held, with a full report promised in next week’s Times. Luke Win ambrose improving rapidly after a recent illness. locals greet optimistic recovery news.

Uber Hawkeye Theater Marmers-Crenmery Co

Thirteen Inches Of Snow Paralyzes Roads In Storm

A multiday snow event dumps thirteen inches on the level, with rain and fog giving way to heavy snowfall. Roads stall, wreckers and farmers assist, many vehicles in ditches, state roads opened by noon, no ground frost observed, could produce record drifts with wind.

Jensen Auto Co Grachtinger

Very Rev J G Murtagh Transferred to Sioux City Chaplain

Very Rev J G Murtagh of Emmetsburg moves to Sioux City to serve as chaplain at Briar Cliff college after resigning as pastor of Assumption church in Emmetsburg. A Sunday evening reception honored him with a well attended program. He previously led St Patrick's church in Estherville and is noted as a brilliant student and well educated priest in Iowa. His departure cites health reasons and friends in Graettinger wish him well.

J. G. Murtagh Emmetsburg Sioux City Briar Clif College Assumpetion Church Father Murtagh St. Patrick's Church Estherville Iowa Graettinger

Mr and Mrs Hester Injured In Auto Crash Near Clear Lake

ex Graettinger couple Mr and Mrs Stephen Hester sustained cuts and bruises after a slippery pavement collision on blinding stormy pavement near Clear Lake last Thursday evening. They were taken to Clear Lake hospital for treatment.

Stephen Hester

Wicked at Hawkeye Theatre Saturday Evening

The Hu eye Theatre presents Wicked Saturday evening as part of its weekly program. Details are limited in the fragment, but the show is listed as the upcoming attraction for the night.

Hawkeye

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. N. Petersen Canton, South Dakota Graettingdr Bert France Hatchery Jody Gould D. Ke Brown Margaret Johnson Spencer Owa. Fain Quher Baumgartner Thompson Asa Brown Ayrshire Gracttinger High School bascot _hall Graettinger Telephone Co Hawkeye Theatre J. M. Robinson J. A. Suss Hog Dew Moines Margaret Gray Luke
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