Funeral Of Mrs C C Rucker Held Sunday
Mrs. C C Rucker of this city died after a three week illness at Coleman hospital Estherville. Funeral services were held at the residence and Methodist Episcopal church with Rev I McNulty and Rev C J Mekkalson officiating. Burial was in parochial cemetery east of town. She leaves husband Claude C Rucker three children Willard Florence Jeanette Zelia Ruth and four Snyder brothers and Floyd H Rucker among others. Mrs Rucker moved to Palo Alto county fifteen years ago and was active in local life as a devoted wife mother and neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Rucker
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Maya Hospital
Town
C. P. Snyder
Iroquois
South Dakota
W. A. Snyder
Streator
Luinoia
J. F. Snyder
Dwight
Illinois
J. M
Ralph Snyder
Emmetsburg
F. H. Rucker
Cornell
Lulu L. Snyder
Levi Snyder
Manville
Claude C. Rucker
Pontiac
Willard
Florence Jeanette
Zelia Ruth
Q. P. Snyder
Iinois
J. F. Sayer
J. M. Snyder
Immersburg
Floyd H. Rucker
Ilinois
Rucker'n Sal
Ephlrat
Te Chorreh
Buttermaker Henry Hansen Shines In Ames Butter Contest
Henry Hansen, local buttermaker of the creamery, scored 93 in the monthly educational butter scoring contest at Town State college in Ames. Top Iowa score of 95 belonged to R. E. Palmer of Rock Valley, with second 94 1 4 going to Otto J. Kloeck of Whittemore and J J O Mara of Garner 94 4. Seventy tubs entered. Judges include Howard Reynoldy Mason City C E Behnke Ames Roy Scoles Narhun. The contests aid buttermakers by pointing out improvements and boosting Iowa butter’s national standing. High butter quality helps farmers receive better prices for fat. but quality depends on sweet clean ceremin free from off flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Uutter
Henry Hansen
Town State College
Mr. Hansen
Howard
Reynoldy
Mason City
C. E. Behnke
Roy Scoles
Narhun
Ab Ames
Iowa
M. Mortensen
Iowa State College Dairy Department
Ecannot
New Siren Activated in Graettinger City Limits
A new siren whistle is now in operation in Graettinger connected to the telephone office earlier this week. It sounds daily at noon to be ready if no fire alarm is turned in, while the tower bell remains for alarms and a curfew. City officials praise the enhancement as a final improvement for Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Meningitis Death in Emmetsburg Family
Mrs J W Brown of Emmetsburg died Sunday after illness from spinal meningitis. Funeral was Monday with burial at Mallard. She was 60 and survived by husband two sons and a daughter. A recent visit to Currans boy’s classroom is noted as a possible infection source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Glee Club of Graettinger to Broadcast from Ames Feb 8
A. H. Shaver member of Pelo Alto County Glee Club will broadcast a program from Ames on Thursday February 8. A Farmers Home Dinner will be served at the college and the Glee Club will perform several selections during the banquet. The program airs at 5 p.m. and the evening show at 8 15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelo Alto County
Glee Club
A. H. Shaver of
Graettinger
Ames
Graetting
Morse Sale At Wallingford Offers 25 Young Horses
Gerton Franklin will conduct a horse sale at Wallingford on Saturday January 20 starting at 1 PM. The auction offers 25 head of Percheron and Belgian colts aged 2 to 4 years. Described as a choice opportunity, detailed particulars appear in this issue.
Record of a Frigid Weekend Weather Across Timea Office
Saturday morning marked a deep chill with the Timea office thermometer at 16 below zero and hill readings up to 22 below. The air stayed still and cold. Sunday and Monday improved, but Tuesday brought a cold raw wind. The high discomfort persisted despite thermometers not dropping further.
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Timea
County Bankers Meet Discuss Bank Service Charges
Bankers from the county met at the Kermore hotel in Banmetaburg to elect officers for the county association. They discussed the need for service charges due to higher material costs and larger reserves, noting many counties already adopt such charges while others plan to follow. Committees were formed to study the issue and report back at a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermore
Banmetaburg ‘L'Wes
Dlivers
County Association
Palo Alto Glee Club Gives Fine Program
The Palo Alto County Glee Club of about twenty six visited Graetlinger Tuesday evening for seven or eight selections at the Hi school program. Guests then attended a house warming at the Windsor hotel hosted by Mr and Mrs Fisher of Emmetsburg. Lunch was served and a generous tip given to the waiter. The visitors were happy, jolly, musical, and urged another visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Fire chief Martin Myhre resigns from Grachtinger Tire
Last week's annual meeting report lists the retiring fire chief Martin Myhre. He served the past year and proved an able leader though he refused to serve another term. His tenure sparked company interest and improved equipment among other benefits from last year's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger Tire Company
Martin Myhre
Myhre
Auction Sale Near Huff Bridge on February 8
Harold Fohngon will hold a closing out auction Thursday February 8 starting with a free lunch at noon. Items include two head of horses 26 head of cattle 9 head of hogs eight lots of farm machinery household goods and poultry. Mr Johnson is quitting farming and moving to California with Grodland Reeves as auctioneers and J A Nelson as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fohngon
Harold Tohngton
Huff Bridge
Mr. Johnson
California
Grodland & Reeves
J. A. Nelson
Iverson Auction Sale Ad Promises Large Lot of Stock
J N Iverson of east of Wallingford wears preparing for an auction on February 16. He lists four lots of property including 4 horses 2 head of cattle 80 head of hogs and a large collection of machinery. The ad will run in The Times newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Iverson
Wallingford
Graettinger
The
Times
Mrs. Rierson’s Son Dies After Illness
Mrs. Rierson of southwest of Graettinger died Wednesday morning after ten days of pneumonia. Funeral Friday at 12:80 at home and 1 PM at Lost Island Lutheran Church. Interment in Lost Astrict cemetery. Survived by husband and five children. oldest 15, youngest 2. Obituary notices to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rierson
Graettinger
Lost Island Township
Lost Astrict
Early Days in Gralttinger Reminiscences Spark Town Tales
A reminiscence column recalls Gralttinger life near 1890 with tales of debts, a barber shop, a fire at a hotel, and the Windsor Hotel era. Pointers to residents P J Paulsen, Misa Rosie Jacobsen, E A Baumgartner appear beside notes on old board walks, a two story porch, and early local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulsen
J. M. Resh
Times Office
Windsor Hotel
P. J. Paulsen
New Methods In Religious Education Emmetsburg School Opens
The Palo Alto county church school of methods opens in Emmetsburg next Monday at two. Now in its second annual venture, it adds features such as a psychology class by Rev. W. E B. Kline and story telling for religious instruction by Miss Florence Wells. Des Moines instructors teach drama and primary demonstrations, with music and beginner methods. Rev. J. K. Brereton as dean and Miss Lualla Johnson as registrar and treasurer invite inquiries by phone or mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
O. H. Brockway
Des Moines
J. KE. Brereton
Emmetsburg
Lualla Johnson
Emmetsbore
Wither
Rasmus Recovers Stolen Hogs in Hatherville
Ray Rasmus and Marshal Fleming traveled to Hatherville last Thursday where Rasmus located his hogs in the stock yards. A. C. Brown had purchased them. The sheriff is tracing the thief who helped himself to the choice hogs and is expected to locate him soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Rasmus
Marshal Fleming
Hatherville
Mr. Rasmus
A. C. Brown
Hansen to Hold Closing Out Sale Near Town
Peter Hansen plans an entire closing out sale Tuesday starting at noon with a free lunch. He will auction 12 horses, 9 cattle, 41 Duroc Jersey hogs and various machinery as he moves to Hollandale Minnesota on March first. Auctioneers are Grodland and Reeves with H B Hetzler as clerk. His ad will run next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hansen
Hansen
Grodland & Reeves
H. B. Hetzler
Hollandale
Minnesota
Larsen couple to move to California for new venture
Mr and Mrs UL P C Larsen plan to leave for California soon to establish a future home. They have not fixed arrangements and expect to travel in spring or summer. Mr Larsen will help manage a sanitarium and Turkish bath parlor while his residence is advertised for sale in this week’s Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Larsen
California
Mr. Larsen
Larsen
Card Party Next Tuesday At Woodman Hall
The Catholic Ladies Aid society hosts a card party next Tuesday night at Woodman hall featuring Progressive Five Hundred. Supper will be served at 11 30. Admission is charged. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Dance at Woodman hall with Iowa Trio orchestra
A 60s dance event titled Dancy Friday Evening will be held at Woodman hall Friday evening this week. Music will be provided by the Iowa Trio orchestra. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Iowa Trio Orchestra
Graettinger High Defeats Terris 19 to 35 Basketball Tale
Graettinger High beat Terris 19 to 35 as Lester Craven scored 14 of Graettinger’s 19 points. Hodge led Terris with 12 of 16, while Gordon Sandvig and Albert Masters added Graettinger’s other counters. The paper notes upcoming clash with West Bend and lists honor roll recipients across grades, including top high school averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Graettinger
Lester Craven
Hodge
Terris
Graettingger
Gordon Sandvig
Albert Masters
Albert
West Bend
Ruthven
Bend
Fidler
Grazitinger
Shatava
Estherville
Florence Wells
Brametsburg
Ruth Fink
Bobby Jensen
Constance Lehigh
Howard Noble
Minerva Pauisen
John Sewell
Clifford Schurmann
Helen Sullivan
Kenneth Thompson
Pearl Thompson
Dayton Allen
Ruth Amdahl
Ruth Anderson
Mildred Wikert
Verna Anderson
Clarence Christiansen
Agatha Craven
Alma Herein
Evelyn McCulloch
Willis Noble
Dorothy Vedder
Kermit Jensen
Ruth Raleigh
Frieda
Geil
Bertha Grady
Marle
Grodland
Alvin Johnson
Alice George
Elsie Graettinger
Ralph Graettinger
Wilma Webbe
Quinton Jensen
Woodman and Royal Neighbor Hold Old Time Dance
Members of the Woodman and Royal Neighbor lodges will host an old time dance at the Woodman hall Monday evening, January Slat. Music by the Town Trio orchestra. Royal Neighbors serve lunch at midnight. Tickets for dance and lunch are 6c. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleaners
Woodman Hall
Woodman and
Royal Neighbor
Town Trio
Royal Neighbors
Fruit price comparison with Shenandoah and Graettinger stores
C A Janson defeats Henry Field Henry Tield of Shenandoah advertises dried fruit at 8 dollars per box plus express charges. At the C A Jansen store in Graettinger the fruit is listed at 2.70 and 2.86 dollars with no express charges. You can always do better at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Janson
Henry Field
Henry Tield
Shenandoah
C. A. Jansen
Graettinger
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Bish Men
Axa
Ips
Eave
Chicago
GOR
BBC Onts
T.s
Palo Alto Glee Club
Gralttinger
Stevenson
E. A. Baumgartner
Powlsen
Miss Jacobsen
Thora
Pele Lol
Amdahl
T. D. Golling
Lota
Reidy- Weinholzer
Flrst National Bank
Oskar
A. Spies
Lion
Peter Hansen Sale
George
Lord Jim
Hawkeye Theatre
Dancy
Graettinger High
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