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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1931

Page

6

Graettinger Mat Men Trim Eagle Grove

Graettinger High School wrestlers defeated Eagle Grove 21 to 10 in Graettinger at the gym Thursday. Duffy earned a fall late in the 96 pound match, and Jacobsen made his first mat appearance substituting for Jones in the 116 pound class. Eagle Grove led 18 to 5 after several close bouts, with Konnath Swift and Reaves among notable performances as Graettinger fought back in the evening meet.

Graettiner High School Wrean Am Eagle Grove al. Gymnnaium Graettinger Konnath Swift Graattinger Osman Gley Grove Grove Gens Duffy D ‘Scott Elnas Clarence John Graeettinger Ake Johnson Graettinhrson Gio Grove Gruettingsr Vis Jacobsen Graettinger School Onald Jones Jabeen Capt Roof Eagles Jacobsen Barnard Graettinger Wroatler Scora Rove Largo Graettingar Tarson Frihe Perry

Ruby to Hold Auction Sale Wednesday Jan 28

H A Ruby announces a closing out auction Wednesday January 28 near Graettinger. The sale starts with free lunch at noon and features 11 head of horses and mules 40 head of cattle and a large machinery list. Purchaser plans to move to Graettinger by March first. Grodland and Reaves are auctioneers with H A Elrenbaat as clerk.

Graettlinger Am WI Maech H Ruby Graettinger Sele Graattinger Grodland & Reaves H. A. Elrenbaat

Bud Lancaster Purchases McBride Barber Shop in Eagle Grove

Bud Lancaster bought the McBride barber shop in Eagle Grove after operating it under a lease. The former owner praises Lancaster as a first class workman with strong patronage. The wrestling results show Bernard Groattinger of Grasttinger defeating Lukehart of Eagle Grove, 1:20 into the heavyweight bout, with Lukehart a Freshman in Eagle Grove High. The team has a string of victories including wins over Ruthven, Scranton, Carroll, Perry, and Eagle Grove. Coach Duninize’s wrestlers plan a return match against Humiboldt at Eagle Grove on January 30.

Bud Lancaster Lancaster Saora Eegle Grove Gracttinger Bernard Doorning Groattinger Eagle Grove Ginottinwer Hila Duninize Webster Dunmire Times Bessie Shatave Graattinger Webster City Aghoola Dua Junley High Clara Perry Morphers Itaam Had & Pleagent Shatava

Blizzard Remembrance Of The 1888 Iowa Storm

Mrs Smith recalls the January 12 1888 blizzard that struck northwest Iowa. Mr John F Eston his wife and their one year old baby endured the night in a jumper as rescuers reached them at dawn. The tale recalls fierce cold high winds and the peril of early prairie blizzards.

Iowan Trust Iowa Trust & Savings Bank of Emmetsburg Palo Alto County J. A. Sples Gratttinger Ia Charles Sples Seth Smith Tost Talani Township Iowa Dakota Ufe Tawe Smith Saya John F. Eston Ruthven James Spaulding Eaton

Reported Well Attended Veterinary Convention Highlights

Report indicates a well attended event with Olene Jacobson returning from Des Moines where he attended the state convention of veterinarians. Dr Hox of Algona and Dr Truman of Rockwell City gave notable talks, with all local veterinarians except Dr McMillan of Estherville present.

Olene Jacobson Des Moines Hox Algona Truman Rockwell City McMillan Estharville Jacobson Dea Molned Slaughter Burt

Oneyadi Opens Hamburger Shop In Town

A fragmented note reports Oneyadi opening a hamburger shop in the town. The text is garbled but indicates a new eatery and occupancy in the area.

Creamery Reports Show Increased Business Across Two Creameries

The 1930 annual statements of the Grachtinger Creamery and the Lost Tsun Creamery show combined butter output near 607,708 pounds and local sales totaling about 25,000 dollars. Market sales reached 162,205 dollars with total footing around 200,000 dollars, indicating strong local demand and a shift away from butter substitutes. Both creameries produced state brand butter and paid steady dividends, propping up a solid year of operations.

Gradtiinger Lort Island Times Witter Etores Andreamary Grachtinger Tsun Creamery United States

Ruby to Auction Sale Plans for Appel Parsonage

H A Ruby of Graettinger plans an auction sale on January 28 to buy the Otto Appel residence on the East side. The home, known as the Lutheran parsonage, is now occupied by Mr and Mrs W H Noble and family. Ruby intends to move to Graettinger by March first.

Tinger H. A. Ruby Graettinger Janey Otto Appel Appel West Lutheran Ladies Ald Society W. H Noble and Family Ruby

Sub-District Sunday School Convention Here

A sub district Sunday School convention will be held at the M B E church in Graettinger Tuesday January 27. It includes Ruthven Orgood and Graettinger districts and invites all Sunday School workers. The program lists devotions worship mission study round table discussion and special music with several speakers.

M. B M. BE Graettinger Ruthven Orgood Gardner M. O. Smith Woppenheimer Poppenheiimer Ray Gurringer Fremont Faul

Red Cross Appeal for Palo Alto Relief Demands Campaign

Emmetsburg Iowa January 19 The Palo Alto county Red Cross assails for public notice and officer meeting to plan quick fundraising for a one hundred dollar goal. A St Louis telegram cites urgent need across 21 drought zones with ten million dollars required to prevent starvation amid polluted water and exhausted credit. W H Morling chairs this appeal urging rapid statewide support.

Emmetsburg Ihough Relief Palo Alto County Wm. M. Baxter, Jr St. Louis Drouth W. H. Morling

Surprise anniversary gathering for Worlands in St Paul

Mr and Mrs Herman Worland celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary at home with many friends and relatives. Guests brought gifts and a purse of money as the couple shared games and a luncheon. Work is scarce. Herman hopes to start at the For plant fleet in February. Chris Jensen shows very slow improvement after paralytic illness. Graettinger friends regret the slow recovery.

ST. Paul Herman H. D. Worland Chris Jensen Hia Imany Graettinger

Hair cut pricing changes for children begin Monday

Notices announce that starting Monday January 26 hair cuts for children up to 15 will cost 40 cents on Mondays and Tuesdays. The change does not affect other services. The note is signed by Graettinger Barber Shop and partners.

Graettinger Barber Bartleman Bros Martin Myhte Bud's Barber Shop

Noble Purchases Thompsen Residence in Ommetsburg

W H Noble purchases Thompsen residence block south of Mrs Hy Ny Osher yeaidenes. The place had been occupied by Mr and Mrs Roche for the past year. Noble plan to move into their new home March first. Hog shipments very large with unusually heavy market. Many hogs kept longer than planned hoping for price improvement. O Connors Graettinger Livestock Shipping notes ongoing large arrivals.

Ch. Noble Thompsen W.H. Noble M. I Thompsen Ommetsburg Hy Ny J. T.roche Ia O'Connnor Graettinger Live Stock Shipping Association Ogee Td Penton

Williamson Defies Odds in February Showdown

William Williamson, of South, faces stiff competition in an upcoming February 10 event. Reports indicate preparations are underway as local participants brace for the confrontation.

Wiegmann Found Unconscious In Garage

Wiegmann Grocery proprietor F C Wiegmann was found unconscious in the garage behind his store shortly after midnight. Condition grave. doctors aided him and he remained unconscious at two this afternoon. He opened the store this morning and his niece Emma Ellis was on duty. Neighbors and officials assisted in moving him to the store and medical help was summoned. The community expresses deep concern for his recovery.

C. Wiegmann Wiegmann

Veterinarians Gather in Des Moines for State Meeting

Dr. B E Dappen returned home Friday after attending the annual meeting of the Town State Veterinary Association in Des Moines. He said attendance was unusually large and the program fine. At Wednesday's banquet at the Fort Des Moines hotel Governor Furner and many prominent guests were present.

Dappen B. E. Dappen Des Moines Town State Veterinary Association

Sunday Movies Debate Roils Gowrie Council Vote

At Gowrie city council last voted to prohibit Sunday movies though a petition with 910 signatures urged reconsideration. A spring vote showed 199 in favor and 282 against. earlier petition had 197 signatures, signaling growing support for Sunday shows. A Day Of Prayer And Humiliation event set for January 28 at First Lutheran and Lost Island churches invites all to pray, sing, and reflect, led by Rev. M Mandsager.

Gowrie First Lutheran Church M. Mandsager

Evangelist Ronning to Begin Jan Twenty Five at First Lutheran Church

Evangelist Ronning of the North Lincoln Missionary League begins meetings at First Lutheran Church on January 25 at 11 a.m. with three services Sunday and Sunday evening throughout the week. He previously served as a missionary in China and has been invited by St Olaf College to address students on salvation.

Evangelist Ronning First Lutheran Church Ronning N. L. Ch Chine St. Olaf College Stuents

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