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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
2
As summer begins business shows a slow but steady recovery led by consumer goods. Forecasters expect higher activity into fall while heavy industries rely on home construction for demand. Federal deficits and election concerns cloud profits and investment, with war anxieties debated in two recent articles.
The dairy club plans a show at the county fair with about sixty heifers from five breeds Holstein Jersey Guernsey Ayrshire and Brown Swiss. Members enrolled include Richard Olson Lewell Nyborg Wayne Knutson Av nee Knutson Richard Hermanson Charles Burg Fivelyn Reasoner Orville Reasoner Jim Chapman and others.
Four-H girls from ten counties attended the district 4-H camp at Camp Foster. Tolbert McRae and H. D. Tate of Town State College led music and conservation activities as part of the annual program. Posture, parliamentary law, etiquette, first aid, swimming and health were taught. Awards in swimming and sports went to Thelma Helgeson, Anna Bella Jensen and
Ruth Hankey and Virginia Berkeland presented engaging programs with Dorothy Goeders, state 4-H president, among many outstanding club girls on Friday evening. A note from L C Gammon of Los Angeles thanks the Times readers and recalls a cold winter, warm spring, and hopeful year ahead.
Emmetsburg and nearby towns report social visits and family events. L. A. Larson and C. B. Larson with Lloyd called, Mrs. Ed Rolfson and Mrs. A C Jensen joined Bert Rolfson home festivities, the Olson family attended a Lost Island picnic, and Miss Margaret Gilbaugh visited Gladys Larson during the Fourth. Clarence Christian sen and children spent time at Lost Island state park, Mrs. Kenneth Starkey hosted visitors from Oregon, Miss Annette Conway returned from Britt, and several couples called on Leonard Cole after the birth of a son on July 5 at home. Mrs. Harris tended a moving mother and baby, Loretta Conway faced a forced vacation due to appendicitis, and additional family visits rounded out the weekend social slate.
At the Earl Larson home near Cylinder Mr and Mrs Osher returned from a trip to New York World Fair via Chicago and plane piloted by their son Norman. Homer Youngs of Waterloo visited relatives. Gladys Larson joined them for a Waterloo visit. The Young family reunion occurred Sunday July 9 at Lost Island State Park with games and a picnic, drawing relatives from Grachtinger Wallinetout Rossie and Spencer.
English service at Zion Lutheran next Sunday 8:45 in Methodist church. Absence in July Sundays, next service Aug 6 in German. St Pauls notes list worship, Sunday School, and Ladies Aid. Luther League meets July 91. choir practice Thursdays. Rev Verner N Carlsen leads. First Lutheran urges quarterly offering, budget $575, individual quota $4.51. Sunday School opens. Mission Society July 14. Bible Camp Okoboji July 16-23. confirmation outing and prayers. Rev M Mandsager welcomes worshipers.
Herbert Lancaster celebrated his birthday on July 6 with a party at Fort Defiance Park. A group of young friends enjoyed a weiner roast, and guests reported a wonderful time. They extend wishes for many more happy birthdays.
City barber shop offers ladies and children’s work with modern equipment and skilled workers at Bartleman Bros. shop in Phillips Hotel and Cafe. City meat market advertises fresh and cured meats with a large stock and wholesale options.
Entertained members of Graettinger Ladies Embroidery club Tuesday with large attendance and dainty refreshments after social hours. Mrs Donald Jones hosted RA meeting Monday with large turnout and social time after the business meeting. Legion Auxiliary officers were installed Tuesday afternoon at Miss Clara J Suss home with refreshments following installation.
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