Cars Collide On State Road Sunday Afternoon
A machine driven by Jorgen Anderson of this locality and another from Brewster Minnesota collided at the John Hatchmen corner on the State road Sunday afternoon. The Brewster car rolled over, injuring the driver and wife slightly while three ladies and two children in the rear escaped unharmed. The Anderson car sustained less damage and could be driven. One or more lives narrowly escaped in the crash and Anderson has suffered recent misfortune including a church rafters accident a month earlier.
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Jorgen Anderson
Brewster
Minnesota
John Hatchmen
Anderson
Ives
New Lutheran Church
Foster Family Auto Accident Near Fonda Injures Several
Mr and Mrs W C Foster and daughter Catherine of Graettinger Mrs Eugene Foster of Eatherville and a young woman from Emmetsburg were in a collision near Fonda Sunday when their car was rear ended by Sac City youths The rear bumper broke the Foster car went out of control The Sac City car crashed into a ditch hitting a heavy electric light pole snapping it off Occupants were injured with two girls bleeding severely taken to hospital The Foster car caught fire but was extinguished
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W. C. Foster
Catherine
Graettinger
Eugene Foster
Eatherville
Emmetsburg
Fonda
Sac City
Bormanns Car Nosed Off Grade In Accident
Mrs A V Bormantn and son Gregory escaped injury when the steering rod broke and the car nosed down a steep embankment north of the O R Gardner farm. The Grady area crash left the car damaged but no one hurt. Betty Simington infant daughter mourned by Mr and Mrs Simington whose child died July 1st. Ed Dwyer installs Frigidaire at restaurant and plans to offer ice cream and cold drinks. Father Kelly to operate at Lake next week. bicentennial link to Dublin. McCarty foreman sells oversized binder twine at bargain prices.
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Priday
A.V. Bormatn
Gregory
O. R. Gardner
Bor
Ann
Sale Of Fireworks Regulated In Graettinger
Graettinger limits sale of firecrackers to two days and restricts display to July 4 and July 5. An existing ordinance bans firing fireworks on streets or alleys with fines up to 100 dollars and up to 30 days in jail. The Spencer blaze influenced this safety measure and past enforcement showed automobiles were not endangered by the prior ban.
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Graettinger
Spencer
German Fighter Crowned World Heavyweight Champion
Max Schmeling of Germany defeated W L Stribling in a fifteen round bout to win the world heavyweight title by technical knockout late in the fifteenth round. Stribling started strong but faded after round ten, with Schmeling absorbing punishment and pressing forward. The match drew mixed U S interest, highlighting Schmeling as a disciplined, aggressive fighter and Stribling as a skilled opponent.
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Max Schmeling
Young
Cleveland
Germany
W. L. Stribling
Georgia
Schmeling
Sharkey
New York Boxing Commission
United States
Deleeve
Schmelting
Sharkey Hat
Dempsey
Tunney
Stribling
Sharkoy
Pocahontas to Have One Paper Under New Ownership
Paul Wagner, brother of Charles Meyer of Emmetsburg, buys the Pocahontas Democrat and Pocahontas Record for 20000 dollars, consolidating them into a single publication. Wagner notes rising newspaper costs over the past decade necessitated the consolidation and plans to issue one paper for the time being.
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Pocahontas Democrat
Pocahontas Record
Paul Wagner
Charles Meyer
Emmetsburg
No Warm Meeting In July And August On Farm Bureau
The text notes busy farm activity in Lost Island township with two months of high farm duties and no warm meeting planned in July and August. It references the Farm Bureau and local months as busy periods.
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Farm Bureau
Lost Island Township
W J Coen Dies From Heat in Vermilion South Dakota
W J Coen formerly manager of the Quaker Elevator at Emmetsburg died in a Vermilion hospital after being overcome by heat. Funeral was held at Parnell Iowa with the Coen family long residents of Groettinger and Emmetsburg. The article notes three children and that Mr Coen was about 45 years old.
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W. J. Coon
Quaker Outs Co
Gracttinger
Vermillon
South Osketn
Vermillion Hospital
Parnell
First National Earnings Increase in Graetlinger Bank Statement
The June 30 1931 financial statement for the First National Bank of Graetlinger shows rising undivided profits and a healthy balance sheet with loans and discounts at 142000 deposits over 165000 and reserves near 37000. The Times notes abundant deposits in Gradtinger Estherville and Emmetsburg and observes a trend toward reduced indebtedness amid economic hardship. The piece compliments the bank’s positive impact on local business.
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First National Bank of
Gradtinger
Estherville
Emmetsburg
the Times
First National Bank
Graettinger Net Men Edge Mallard in Tennis Meet
Graettinger's tennis team beat Mallard 7 to 0 at Mallard last Sunday. Leonard Marklin trailed before beating Leo Munson in three sets 2-6 10-8 6-4. Dale Noble defeated Dr. Keeney, a 60 year old tennis fan, during the 4th rest period. Singles results include Merkin over Manson 2-6 10-8 6-4 and Jensen over Miller 4-6 6-8. Doubles saw Graettinger pair Ralph and Al Graettinger win 6-0 8-6 over Bounds and Wagoner, while Jensen and Merklin beat Miller and Manson 12-10.
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Graettinger
Mullan
Mallard
Leonard Marklin
Leo Munson
Dale Noble
Dr. Keeney
Keeney
Graettinger Kittens Defeat Ruthven 15 to 2 in Local Game
Graettinger team routed Ruthven 15 to 2 on the local diamond Thursday night. Otto Spies of Ruthven comments that Graettinger players will have a surprise when they meet Ruthven again later this week.
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Graettinger
Ruthven
Groettinger
Otto Spies
Baseball crowd swells to fifty thousand fans in Chicago
In a bustling ball game, about 50 000 people paid admission and queued outside the stadium while many disappointed fans could not gain entry. The scene suggested a possible 80 000 fans inside and outside a large ball park amid hard times.
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Cubs
Carda
Chicago
Bage
Alfred Berdin Weds Webster City Young Lady
Alfred H Berdin son of Mr and Mrs G N Berdin Graettinger area wed Miss Nancy Jane Stocker of Webster City in Emmetsburg at the Lutheran parsonage Rev Thompson officiating They will reside in Spencer where the groom works for the Iowa Highway Commission The bride a trained nurse has been in Webster City with her profession The Times offers hearty congratulations and wishes for happiness.
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Alfred H. Berdin
G. N. Berdin
Nancy Jane Stocker
Webster City
Emmetsburg
Thompson
Spencer
Iowa Highway Commission
Berdin
Graettinger
Graettinger High School
Grachtinger
Highway Commission
C. H. Berdin
Beridin
No School Tax In Walnut In 1932
Walnut township school district board members met in Graettinger on Wednesday afternoon and announced no levy for the next year. Officials said funds on hand are sufficient to cover all expenses, a fortunate situation for Walnut taxpayers.
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Walnut Township
Dstrict
Graettinger
Fine Show At Hawk Eye Theatre Graettinger
Saturday and Sunday programs promise a fine show at Hawk Eye Theatre in Graettinger. Douglas Fairbanks stars in Reaching For The Moon, a top talking picture, with shows also July 12, 18, 19 featuring Connecticut Yankee with Will Rogers and The Romance of the Reaper on July 22. Manager Johnson promises exceptional pictures for Hawkeye patrons.
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Graettinger
Douglas Fairbanks
Will Rogers
Johnson
Corn Shoulder High on Fourth of July Outlook
In Graettinger area corn stood shoulder high on the Fourth of July and farmers recall the old saying about knee high corn predicting bumper yields. While last year’s prospects were excellent, a late frost cut yields by over half. If weather stays favorable, Graettinger expects a wonderful crop next fall.
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Graettinger
Local Shower Drenches District In Brief Afternoon Rain
A heavy shower Wednesday afternoon drenched Grachtingey and surrounding area. The ten minute downpour delivered considerable moisture locally. By evening a large westward cloud with lightning approached but did not reach this section.
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Grachtingey
Rye Cutting Busy On A J Johnson Farm
Workmen cut rye on A J Johnson's farm south of Grachtinger. He estimates yields near twenty bushels per acre, but rye market prices are not satisfactory.
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A. J. Johnson
Grachtinger
H L Hjermstad Dies at Red Wing Minnesota
H L Hjermstad aged 70, son in law of Lars Thoreson of Graettinger, died at his Red Wing home. Funeral held there. Attendees from Graettinger and nearby towns included Lars Thoreson and family, C L Thoreson, Mrs Nettie Thoreson and son Goodwin, Mrs Th Naac and Marion, J A Jengen and Terril couple, Geving and Helen Mae, and Mrs Gollard of Lake Mille. His ties to Graettinger were limited. locals mourn his passing.
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H. L. Hjermstad
Lars Thoreson
Graettinger
Red Wing
Minnesota
C. L. Thoreson
Nettie Thoreson
Goodwin
Th. T. Naac
Marion
J. A. Jengen
Terril
Geving
Helen Mae
Mra. Gollard
Lake Mille
Hjermstad
Grachtinger
Graet
Tinger
What Would You Do With A Million Dotlara
A reader wonders how to spend one million dollars and notes a related article inside this week's Times. The piece teases practical, value minded options and reflects on how sudden wealth might reshape priorities.
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Times
Funeral Held For Mrs Phillip Ishee In Pierre South Dakota
Mrs Phillip Ishee of Pierre South Dakota died after a year long illness. The funeral was held Monday morning July 8 in the Catholic church with interment in the local cemetery. She was 32, daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Meredith of Pierre. She leaves a husband and two young children. An obituary will appear next week.
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Phillip Ishee
Pierre
South Dakota
Ishee
J. F. Meredith
Growing Bank Success Noted At Emmetsburg Bank
The Times praises J A and Charles Spies for building strong banking business at Emmetsburg Iowa with Liberty bonds loans and discounts totaling 137000 and cash over 42000. The bank opened June 15 1929 with 25000 capital 10000 surplus and 2500 undivided profits now 25000 surplus and 3268 undivided profits. Time certificates near 107000 reflect robust growth in a new bank.
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the Times
J. A
Charles Spies
Emmetsburg
Iowa Rust & Savings Bank
Spies
Simmetsburg
Messrs. Spier
Geo W Shadle Quits Business
Estherville pioneer merchant Geo W Shadle will close out his stock at Batherville and focus on managing an estate at Plainfield Iowa. The estate includes a general store and several farms while Shadle will continue to operate the store and oversee real estate interests after decades of successful business.
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Geo. W. Shadie
Estherville
Batherville
Plainfield
Iowa
Shadle
Busaines
The Secret Six at Town Theatre in Emmetsburg
The Secret Sha Uarailey And Brie fy will be presented at the Town Theatre in Emmetsburg this Thursday and Friday. Saturday features Douglas Tatrhanks Jr in Chances at 2 and 4 PM plus evening show. Also listed is Iowa Theatre appearance. two fine productions for local audiences.
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Town Theatre
Emmetsburg
Douglas Tatrhanks, Jr
Iowa Theatre
Crash Kills Fort Dodge Woman Near Emmetsburg Today
Mrs. Jon Winneka, about 66, of Fort Dodge, was killed instantly when her car left the pavement near the Catholic cemetery south of Emmetsburg and struck a tree. Margaret Armstrong, about 20, injured, is at Emmetsburg hospital with head cuts and possible concussion. doctors expect recovery. They were en route to Spencer to meet friends. eyewitnesses say speeding may have caused the crash.
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Margaret Armstrong
Emmetsburg Hospital
Trea
Jon Winneka
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
the Times
W. T. Branagan
Democrat
George Flood
Palo Alto
Plans for Emmet County Achievement Day
Mrs N May Larson assistant state leader met with Emmet county township chairmen and publicity chairmen to plan an achievement day in the fall. Six townships Ellsworth Emmet Twelve Mile Lake High Lake Jack Creek and Denmark were represented with eleven ladies in attendance. County chairman Mrs C J Paugh attended along with visitors from Palo Alto county.
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N. May Larson
Emmet
Ellsworth
Twelve Mile Lake
High Lake
Jack Creek
Denmark
C. J. Paugh
Palo Alto County
Rain Dampens July Fourth Programs in Iowa
Rain disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across Iowa with picnics and programs canceled or affected after noon. No wind accompanied the showers, but cooling, cloudy conditions continued into Sunday and Monday. moisture aided small grain and corn.
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Iowa
Schotterback Wins Palo Alto Boxing Final in Emmetsburg
Glenn Schotterback of Graettinger won the decision in the finals of the Palo Alto county boxing tournament at Emmetsburg last Tuesday. Kermit Reeves lost by a decision to Chapman of Emmetsburg. Gilbert Reaves sat out due to a painful boil.
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Glenn Schotterback
Graettinger
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Kermit Reeves
Chapman
Gilbert Reaves
Cream Production Soars In Local Territory Dairy
The local creamery reports a major rise in butter output with an estimated increase of 100000 pounds this year. Palmer Frat tam and assistant Oral Bon stead oversee the operation as a new cream vat installed last winter runs to capacity on cream days. The Times praises the dairy sector for the improved production.
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Palmer Frattam
Oral Bonstead
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Ulte
Leghorn
Pocahontas
Vermillion
Farnell
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Tor
Merkin
Manson
Alfred Berdin
Ae Bride
Walnut
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Briefy
Emmet County
G. Schotterback
Des Moines
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