Graettinger Teams Lose Doubleheader at Plover
Graettinger lost both games in a Friday doubleheader at Plover. The boys fell 42 to 34 while the Graettinger girls were defeated 49 to 16. Lack of conditioning hampered Graettinger as Plover built a larger lead late, despite early tight play. The boys head to Lake Park and Ayrshire next, with the girls set to host Curlew and face Lake Park in coming outings.
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Graettinger
Plover
Hoya
Graettin
Iowa
Rt Graettinger
Ion Plover
Lake Park
Gralttinger Market Report Delivers Mixed Poultry Pricing
The Gralttinger market report lists heavy poultry categories including heavy splits and heavy hens with weights around 434 pounds and 444 pounds and prices per hundredweight. It notes entries for Leghorn hens and old roosters with scattered figures and references to market stalls and quality divisions.
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Old Roosters Vic
Farmers Grain Company Elects Old Officers
The annual meeting of the Farmers Grain Co. was held at the Haykeys Theatre last Saturday. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: F. L. Lambe president, Oscar Craven vice president, Jorgen Alderson secretary, Matt Murphy, Matt Quinn, Ole Norris and Jim Robinson as directors, D. McGarty manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Grain Co
Haykeya
Oncera
F. L. Lambe
Oscar Craven
Jorgen Alderson
Matt Murphy
Matt Quinn
Ole Norris
Jim Robinson
D. McGarty
Thorns’ Allen
Local Bridge Victors Over Ringsted Tonight in Eight-Player Duel
Graettinger beat Ringsted by 8 425 points in a Friday eight game match at the Christian Sen Cafe Ringsted. George Frick and P J Paulaen led Graettinger with a net 2000 points. The Ringsted return match is planned for an upcoming Monday in Ringsted.
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Bill
Graettingar
Christiansen
Ringster
Graettinger
O Thei
Ringsted Bridge
George Frick
P. J. Paulaen
Green Wood Causes Fires At Jackson
Jackson Minnesota reports that burning green wood is a major cause of chimney fires. Fire department tests last week showed chimneys red hot and stovepipes damaged. Green wood smoke deposits creosote that hardens into a sponge like buildup that ignites with white heat, weakening mortar.
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Jackson
Minnesota
Green Woods
Ateva
Graettinger Teems Schedule Key Local Game Night
Graettinger High School girls and the independent team will play this week at Curlew field. Graettinger varsity plans a Friday night game, with details uncertain due to OCR gaps.
Has Joe Gabrielson Discovered Long Lost Art?
Tuesday Mr. Gabrielson bought a copper axe to the Times office and claimed it held a sharp edge like steel. He plans more experiments to harden copper for a knife and hammer, noting tempering copper is a lost art.
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Joe Gabrielson
Graclneer
Gabrielson
Times Office
Gabriel
Death After Strange Tapping In Minnesota Home
Mr and Mrs J C Hansen were to receive guests at their daughter Mrs Herman Voigt in Geneva Minnesota when they returned from visiting a neighbor Mrs Voigt appeared well. About 2 am a tapping on the window was heard by her husband who investigated but found no one. Returning to bed he found his wife dead, the physician citing heart failure. The death shocked her parents and kin, according to a Trenton reporter.
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J. C. Hansen
Herman Voigt
Geneva Minn
Voigt
Doctora
Trenton
Fine Program Good Attendance At Lost Island
A Farm Bureau meeting drew a large audience at the Center Schoolhouse in Lost Island township on Tuesday evening. John Simonsen, newly elected chairman, opened with a brief talk referencing Bureau progress under former chairman Oscar Sued. Martin Simonaen led singing while county agent explained the adjustment plan. James P. Christengen reviewed educational amendments and noted earlier proposals faced opposition. Sam Hankelving urged continued support with remarks on organization and reform Bureau. Interspersed readings and musical numbers complemented the program. lunch followed.
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Farm Bureau
Center School
Lost Island Township
John Simonsen
Progress
Bureau
Oscar Sued
Martin Simonaen
Tet
Jamer P. Christengen
Grachtinger
Sam Hankelvng
Freedom
Sform Bureau
Elope
Independents Triumph Over Curlew In Friday Night Clash
Independents led by Mario Grailand defeated Curlew 46 to 23 in a decisive Friday game at Tavor of Grosttingor. Marvin Wikert centered for the Independents with strong inside play as Craven, Allan Thornon, and Carney contributed on defense and scoring. The result showcased a dominant home effort from start to finish.
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Mario Grailand
Grosttingor
Marvin Wikert
Bai
Craven
Foryards
Al’len
Graettinger Boys and Girls Win Doubleheader
Graettinger High School swept Rubhv en last evening winning both games. The girls defeated Ruthven 48 to 12 while the Graettinger boys won 60 to 16. Coach Kelly and Arney praised teamwork and improved backcourt defense. Barney Nolan refereed, with praise for his officiating as Palo Alto Co. favors him for the county tournament.
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Rulliven Girls
Graetlinger Roya
Ruthven Boys
Graetlinger High School
Rubhven
Wis
Graettinger Unil
Boya
Graettinger Boya
Ralph Color
Stiver
Arnoh] Henningsen
Ruthvengiles
Graettinger Girls
Graettiger
Kelly
Aml Agel
Irene Nelson
Evelyn Jones
Arlene Grodlind
Kitty McCatty
Wil Gladys Elsenbaat
Aml
Blaine Swift
Jne Graily
Edward Sullivan
Lawrence Jensen
Leon Moraine
Vance Hornwell
Graettinger
Morlaine
Horawoli
Arney
Sullivan
Horawell
Gruly
Moraine
Hornwell
Jensen
Ruthvey
Emmetsburg
Barney" Nolan
Palo Alto Co
Fins
Ike
A Few Lines From G H Peter and Grandin North Dakota
A fragmentary 1938 letter from G H Peter of Grandin North Dakota recounts weather and daily life. The writer discusses cold temperatures, monthly bills, and routine routines, noting December cold in the area and daily activities. He mentions a subscription cost of 32.00 in payment for another year.
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G.H. Peter
Grandin Grandin
North Dakotas
P. T. A. Committee Sponsors Card Parties
The finance committee of the P. T. A has decided to gladly fund library support through card parties. Anyone may host a party with at least eight attendees, a fifteen cent charge, and one refreshment item with coffee. Proceeds go to Mrs. Raleigh, Mrs. Sullivan, or the P. I. A treasurer.
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P. 1
Alcohol From Corn A New Motor Fuel
Iowa State College researchers report alcohol made from corn improves anti knock properties when blended with gasoline. Ten to twenty percent ethyl alcohol boosts power. 10 percent could require 600 million bushels of corn annually. European usage cited. byproducts like corn oil and protein meal may aid livestock feed.
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Iowa State College
Prat
W. H. Meeker
Mechanical Engineering
Dean Charles E. Finley
Indlustrial Science Division
Gracttinger Telephone Co Declares 8 Percent Dividend
At the annual meeting of the Gracttinger Telephone Co the eight percent dividend was declared. Rentals were set at 12 for residences and 14 for business lines. All old officers were reelected: John Groettinger president Tred Spies vice president P J McCarty secretary H H Fink treasurer and manager J A Carligon F L Lambe PA Petersen and Oscar Craven.
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Gracttinger Telephone Co
CBS
Fats
Baal
Nest
Grasttingsr
John Groettinger
Tred Spies
P. J. McCarty
H. HB
Fink
J. A. Carlgon
F. L. Lambe
Petersen
Oscar Craven
Lab Young and Mo Lead Mixed Crew in Quiet Rumble
In a small, late night bout Stirling Lab Young and Mo headline a sparse card with Nike Pou and Mree Ri MM on the bill. The event highlights rising local figures and a tight crowd watched the staged clash.
Pat Griffin Sentenced to Death in Waterloo Case
Pat Griffin of Graettinger was condemned to death by hanging for a shooting that killed a Black Hawk County deputy sheriff. The court set Friday January 26 1834 as the execution date at Fort Madison. Elmer Brewer received the same sentence a week earlier with execution planned for January 26 1984. Both appeals likely to go to the state supreme court. Griffin and Brewer were moved to Fort Madison and assigned prison Nos. 15800 and 16801. Griffin claimed to have invented a burglar proof lock and planned to patent it with his attorney under guard.
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Pat Grifin
Graettinger
Moray Jin
Waterloo
Elmer Brewer
Pat
Novape
Black Hawk County
Supreme Court
Roth Griffin
Brewar
Fort Madison
Tuesdaynisi
Griffin
Brewer
Tuesday Griffin
John L. McCartney
McCartney
Palo Alto Seal Sale Shows Favorable State Standing
The Palo Alto seal sale compares well with others in the state. An analysis conducted days ago at Emmetsburg High School documented township awards and praised the chairman for low expenses, aided by messenger distribution. After a dish luncheon, officers were re elected: Florence Wells chairman Mabel Bladon treasurer Dr John McNamara publicity chair Mrs Harry Kushner. Proposals to continue heart and cheat clinics Tonsil clinic nursing service and local needs in Emmetsburg were endorsed by the Parent Teachers Association which sponsored the sale.
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Palo Alto
Wells
Pfeffer
Emmetsburg
Hell
Florence Wells
Mabel Bladon
John McNamara
Harry Kushner
Sssociation
iHome Declam Contest Here Thursday Night
High School will host the Home Declamatory contest Thursday evening January 26 in the assembly. Contestants in humorous dramatic and oratorical divisions show strong ability as music numbers enhance the program directed by Mr. Coder. Expected large attendance from students teachers and townspeople.
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Coder
Jungas
Ruth Raleigh
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Green Wood
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