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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
1
The piece records a community notice with Ben F Reeves farm sale attendance and lunch, Grodland Reeves and local auctioneers, plus upcoming sales by F L O Connor and Omundson. It mentions auto accidents, a Gowrie shooting threat, and Graettinger school vacation plans, all from a Graettinger area newspaper column.
Ralph Robinson son of Supervisor and Mrs James Robinson was stricken with appendicitis Tuesday and rushed to the Emmetsburg hospital for an operation. He is recovering nicely and will be confined to the hospital for a couple of weeks.
The Farmers Grain Co annual meeting at Hawkeye Theatre Saturday drew a large audience. Secretary's report praised a splendid year with all current officers re-elected. Directors include F. L. Lambo, Oscar Craven, Jorgen Anderson, D. G. McCarty, Matt Quinn, M. L. Murphy, James Robinson, Peter Petersen, Alfred Nelson. McCarty and Anderson not directors. McCarty remains manager. assistant Thomaz Allen noted. The farmer-owned firm is a leading northwest Town business driven by strong management.
One evening last week Robert Simonsen proprietor of the City Meat Market of Graettinger had a narrow accident when his auto went off the road near the O R Gardner farm. In the collision Mr Simonsen was injured, requiring stitches for a tongue wound. A close call and injuries reported in a local incident. Jorgen Anderson is new Emmet county supervisor replacing N O Daher, taking office January first. Anderson is known in Graettinger for farm cooperative activity and as a bank director.
A foggy morning hampered visibility in Emmetsburg and nearby Grasttinger. A 0 year old boy, Dow’s, died after igniting a match in a bathroom two days after Christmas. His mother pulled the clothing away and he was rushed to Clarion hospital where he died from shock.
Alvin Frank Nichtern aged 18 died at his parents home in St James Minnesota after several months illness He was born near Graettinger September 12 1916 and later lived in Windom and St James The funeral was held at the Church of Christ in Madelin with Rev Wydler in charge Interment was in St James Cemetery Survived by parents ten siblings and several aunts and uncles with several relatives living in Graettinger Torrington Wyoming and nearby areas The Times offers condolences to the grieving family
Town officials completed grading for the Rock Island crossing north of the Quaker Oats elevator. The road now runs straight east and west, removing a long jog to avoid the siding. The old crossing was dangerous with a steep incline and poor visibility. The crossing where R Young died about a year ago was corrected.
Graettinger officials report rate cuts effective February 1 1935 to lower all brackets except top schedule. GA Neal vice president and general manager notes cuts reflect ten years of decreasing rates despite collection challenges and fair return concerns. He appeals for increased electricity use to enable further reductions.
Mayor George and Chief Hampson deserve appreciation for sand ing Robbins Avenue to reduce slip hazards after sleet and fog. The early Tuesday work on the incline, with sidewalks also sanded, prevented potential accidents and reflects well on town officials.
A C Christensen was appointed assessor to fill the vacancy from the resignation of F B Schurmann at the city council meeting Monday evening. Christensen is described as a capable gentleman well posted on values and able to fill the position.
The Loat Island Creamery holds its annual meeting in progress at the creamery today with a noon start and lunch served in the afternoon. Separately the Graetlinger Telephone Co shareholders plan a meeting at the Hawkeye Theatre on Monday afternoon, called by manager H. Fink.
Mr. Ray Johnson and Miss Elea Hanson were married at Ruthven in a Lutheran ceremony. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Carl Hanson of Graettinger. Friends offer hearty congratulations to the couple.
A damaged clipping from Denver mentions several unclear individuals and places. The text is fragmentary, offering few extractable facts about events or dates.
The Ben F Reeves auction drew 1500 plus attendees from Pal Alto and nearby counties. Grodland and Reeves, the auctioneers, handled sales with Graaettinger state bank assisting. An eight month old Isola sold for 65, a 8 year old roan for 294, a 5 year old mare at 168, bought by M Leduc. Top cows reached 86 and fifty nine sheep averaged over 5 with 236 top. Advertising by Times and Bills drew the crowd.
Public meeting at City Hall discussed establishing a packing plant in Graettinger. Promoter M L Brady of Emmetsburg outlined advantages and noted existing packing operations in the region. No concrete action took place beyond gauging local sentiment and potential capital needs.
Graettinger State Bank shows deposits doubling since June 30 with totals over 152000 and loans and discounts at 83000. Footings reach 168427 as the bank notes its opening March 24 1984 and a stockholders meeting is held at the bank today. Joseph Mikes death near Graettinger mourned by Mrs Carter and friends in West Bend.
Graettinger farmers held their annual meeting at the Hawk Eye Theatre on January 2 with a free dinner for members patrons and friends. Prize winners in the cream scoring contest were Hol Herke first Ted Dahl second and Elmer Olson with Walter Jorgensen tied for third.
Miss Stephenson of Jocal resigns from the local primary teaching post to join Valley Junction schools with a substantial salary increase and career prospects. She will begin her new position at the start of the second semester, a decision the board regrettes.
Members of the O. R. Gardner family escaped unharmed when their sedan tipped into a ditch east of Graattinger. The crash occurred on icy roads during the period. five people were in the car, but no injuries were reported.
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