Roosevelt and Garner Lead Democratic Party Nomination
Franklin D Roosevelt chosen as the 1932 Democratic nominee on the fourth Chicago convention ballot with John Garner as running mate. Alfred E. Smith was the runner up, winning 1904 votes. Roosevelt will push for a New Deal and wealth distribution changes, appealing to the central west and south. In Emmetsburg, Graettinger delegates gathered for the Democratic county convention, with L B West slated as county treasurer candidate, his name appearing on the fall ballot.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Chicago
John Garner
House
Roosevelt
Alfred BE. Smith
Govenor
Smith
Democratic Party
Albany
Tance
America
Central West
South
Democrata
Emmetsburg
Gracttinger
E. J. Mitchell
Barney Elsenbast
Peter Petersen
Graettinger A
L. B. West
Local Young Folks to Attend Epworth League Institute
Over fifteen Graettinger Methodist Church youths will attend the Epworth League Institute at Methodist Camp on Lake Okaboji next week. The Graettinger delegation is led by Mr and Mrs Freont Faul and Mrs L S Lindsay Northwest Iowa. Delegation leaves Monday and returns the following Monday. Funeral held for Jena Johnson aged 46 death from heart attack last week. Mr John Axonia survived by widow and three sons and a daughter born in Denmark later moved to Ring Island Farm Bureau planning a meeting on Tuesday July 12 with M G Thompson county agent Webster discussing the Lost. Miss Mayme Bonde appears.
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Methodist Church of
Jena Johnson
Ringe
Johnaxonia
Johnson
Denmark
United States
City
Ring
Island Farm Bureau
Tuering
Webster
Miss Mayme
Market Report From Graettinger Crept Grain Watch
Graettinger market report dated Thursday July 7 1982 lists corn eggs and butter prices with notes on grain and poultry items including heavy hens roosters and state brand butter price details amid typographic garble and partial entries. Strong entities include Graettinger and Iowa related terms with product categories and price figures embedded in the readable segments.
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Graettinger
First National Bank Enjoying Fine Business
The First National Bank of Graettinger reports a strong financial statement as of June 30 with cash on hand and reserves above $20,000, total capital surplus and undivided profits over $30,000, signaling solid performance. The Times congratulates the officers and directors on the bank’s solid standing.
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First National Bank of
Thrilling pursuit ends with Emmetsburg man’s arrest
Emmetsburg resident Wm McMackin was captured in Ringsted after a chase through business and residential districts while transporting 176 gallons of alcohol. Officers seized the Dodge sedan, found loose bullets and maps, and McMackin is jailed in Estherville with $2,000 bond. local hospitals received alcohol, with rest sent to Iowa City.
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Harry
Mason
A. A. Murphy
Emmet County
Wm. McMackin
Emmetsburg
Ringsted
McMackin
Hstherville
Davidson
Estherville
Lone College of Pharmacy
Iowa City
McMacklin
Iowa
Minnesota
United States
Arm Break For Mrs Hester Cranking Ford Car
Mrs Steve Hester sustained a broken forearm Friday while cranking her Ford vehicle. She was taken to Dr McManus for treatment. The injury was described as very painful with sympathy from friends.
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Stephen Hester
Ford
Orville Smith Weds Humboldt Young Lady
Orville Smith of Spencer and Miax Elizabeth Frederick of Beaver township Humboldt county wed at the Lutheran church in Beaver township on Sunday June 19 at 6 am in front of about one hundred relatives and friends. The bride wore white lace and carried a bouquet. The groom, a Spencer grocer, has purchased a suburb grocery store at Spencer. The Times extends best wishes to the couple.
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Orville Smith
Spencer
Esther Frederick
Maurice Smith
Virginia Hirleman
Paul Frederick
Bernard Kuehnast
Lohengrin
Lillian Kunert
Frederick
Mrs. Smith
Iowa
West &Th. St
Fenton High School
Oachers’ University of Commerce
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Gracttinger
Enowetaburg
Less Marriages And Divorces During Past Year
The census bureau reports 14190 marriages in Town in 1941, down from 20042 in 1930, a 31.9 percent drop likely due to a July 1 1931 law requiring a six day wait for licenses. Divorces in 1931 totaled 4117 in the state versus 4319 in 1890, a 4.7 percent decline. Iowa population was 2,476,000 in 1991 and 2,473,000 in 1980. marriages per 1000 and divorces per 1000 are given for 1931. Figures are preliminary and subject to correction.
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Bureau of the Census
Iowa
Bly' Drop Tn Price Of Tools Therapi
Price drops in tools show a brace sold for 1.86 dollars, down from about 86 dollars previously. Other braces with slightly better material sold around 97.60, and no picture show planned Saturday night in Graettinger due to an event by the Davey tent.
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Wicay
Davey
Graettinger
Destructive Hail Storms Across Emmet County Area
Yesterday a severe hail and wind storm tracked from Estherville southeastward, damaging trees buildings automobiles and crops. Two inch hail clogged sewers and caused thousands of dollars in damage while Graettinger and nearby towns reported widespread disruption with crops hurt northwest of Estherville and near Hoping. A second storm at about 4 45 pm caused little damage as hail without wind fell over a broad region.
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Haif
Estherville
Extherville
Graettingar
Gynettinger
Hoping
Graettinger
le Mars
Garner
Iowa
Centerville
Beresford
South Dakota
The Davey Show Company At Grachtinger This Week
The Davey Minstrel and vaudeville show plays in Grachtinger this week near Hawk Eye Theatre. Opening night was Tuesday. audiences pay 10 and 20 cents with no reserved seats. The program promises wholesome entertainment for the rest of the week.
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Davey Show Company
Davey Minstrel
Grachtinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Lawrence Iverson Breaks Leg in Hay Stack Accident
Lawrence Iverson of northeast of Graettinger suffered a broken leg Wednesday of last week while stacking hay. Both bones were broken below the knee after a fall. Dr. McManus of Graettinger set the bones and Iverson, son of Andrew Iverson of Wallingford, faces a lengthy recovery. Also noted is a missing gold watch belonging to E. Sandvig, with a generous reward offered for its return between the Landvig residence and Graettinger’s business district.
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Lawrence Iverson
Graettinger
Iverson
McManus
Graettingar
Mr. Iverson
Andrew Iverson
Wallingford
E. Sandvig
Landvig
Graettingor
Times Subscribers Renewals In Recent Weeks
In the past weeks many subscribers renewed their Times subscriptions. Payments arrived during a critical period and are greatly appreciated. Acknowledgments are extended to those who contributed.
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Times
Wm Michael Suffers Broken Bones In Fall At School
Wm Michael a janitor at the local Schools broke both bones in his leg after a fall from a tree while trimming branches on a Friday afternoon. The ladder slipped, he hit the ground about five feet away. Two boys saw him, aid was summoned, Dr McManus set the fractures, and he is expected to recover over several weeks.
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Wm. Michael
Michael
Thomas Sullivan
Leo Grady
CG. H. Berdin Home
Martin Aylward
Marshal Blom
Berdin
McManus
Kitten Ball Tourney Scheduled in Graettinger Next Sunday
A kitten ball tournament will be held in Graettinger next Sunday afternoon with Ruthven Wallingford Falcon Oagood Ringsted and Graettinger among the entrants. Ruthven defeated Graettinger last Sunday to win the title at Ruthven while Graettinger had won the week before in Wallingford. The Graettinger event offers a prize of a winner’s kitten ball and a bat for second place. Play begins at one o'clock.
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Graettinger
Ruthven
Wallingford
Falcon
Oagood
Ringsted
Gracttinger
Lawrence Jensen In Thrilling Sail Boat Spill
Lawrence Jensen son of Charley and Mrs Jensen of this city took a sailing trip with two friends around the lake. While turning the boat spilled and tipped, tossing all three into fifty feet of water. They swam to safety as rescue boats arrived.
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Lawrence Jensen
Charley Jensen
Lawrence
Hassel Victorious in Arnolds Park Headliner Fight
Barney Hassel of Grachtinger won by knockout against Spirit Lake rival King in Arnolds Park on Monday night. The Spirit Lake fighter did not recover for several hours, prompting concern from promoters. Hassel remains northwest Iowa light heavyweight champion as bank notes and local numbers display another era of steady growth in Emmetsburg.
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Barney Hassel
Grachtinger
Arnolds Park
King
Spirit Lake
Barnmey
Burney
Northwest Towa
Avanelle McNew Killed In Illinois Crash
Avanelle McNew 22 of Graettinger Iowa died when a train struck the car she rode in with her uncle John Thrill 42 of Chebanse Illinois. The accident occurred Wednesday near Chebanse and both occupants were killed. The McNew family planned to travel to Illinois for the funeral, to be held at Chebanse.
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Graet«tinger
Avanelle McNew
I. M. McNew
Graettinger
John Thrill
Groettinger
Ashbum
Illinois
Chebanse
Minois
Mia
Estherville Judge Injured in Auto Crash Near Storm Lake
Judge Walker of Estherville sustained severe injuries in a Saturday auto accident near Storm Lake. His arm was badly broken and his side crushed, necessitating amputation. Mrs. Walker and his son were uninjured. Judge Walker had worked at the Orleans hotel and came to Estherville with hotel manager Mr. Howser from the Grand Theatre a couple of years ago.
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Estherville
Enterprise
Judge Walker
Storm Lake
Rye Stalks Weak in Graettinger Fields
Quaker Oats Co manager M. O. Smith reported in Graettinger that rye fields show stunted heads due to rapid growth or a pest, bending stalks and reducing yield. no bug or worm was found.
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M. O. Smith
Quaker Oats Co
Osgood
Graettinger
Rev Father Duffy Dies Noted War Chaplain
Revered priest Rev Father Duffy a famed war chaplain for a prominent New York regiment has died. He served with distinction and was widely respected for his steadfast service to soldiers and communities.
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Father Duffy
New York Regiment
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