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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
10
A local congregation received a surprise written donation of dressed poultry, vegetables and canned goods. The S. S. s was represented at the Subdistrict convention held in the Methodist church at Genottingsr Tuesday after moon.
Misa and Zeta Richihideon epait attended a visit with Irene Lundgren. Peter Phillipa and Annetta Adams of Hollandale visited the Arthur McGelland family. Roy Mastera of Graettinger greeted friends. Mrs Minnie Wiener hosted relatives and friends Friday evening as dancing followed.
Community notes recount visitors from Estherville Ruthven and Graettinger, illness and hospital care for Esther Vermeie, farm travel to Des Moines for a Farm Bureau convention, and seining crews at Lost Island Lake. Several households hosted guests from Ruthven and nearby towns while others welcomed relatives visiting over weekends.
The local I O O F lodge surrendered its charter and now affiliates with the Easternville lodge. Membership in Graceinger and vicinity is large, but attendance at meetings was light over the past year.
H. G. Howell telephoned the Times to report a flock of wild ducks flying north. The note follows a warm spell with temperatures around 82 degrees this week, unusual for January, as readers note springlike conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Graettinger, owners of Graettinger Hatchery in Graettinger, Iowa, appeal to breeders with healthy flocks to supply eggs for hatchings. They offer custom hatching services with cash operating incubators and promise good prices for strong, vigorous stock while advising against using unhealthy culls.
City Meat Market Simonsen Bros props Graettinger Iowa offers fresh and cured meats dairy bread fruits and vegetables with low consistent prices for Sunday dinner. Graettinger Bakery promotes fresh bakery goods delivered by the local home baker for in town choices.
An Iowa era notice from Quaker Oats Company and Farmers Grain Co thanks customers for past patronage and invites continued support. It promotes fresh flour in two grades, a full line of feeds, salt, coal, and other supplies. Manager D Ey McCarty urges taking home a bag of flour, emphasizing quality and narrow margins. Graettinger telephone No. 63.
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