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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
12
Over recent weeks tire costs have surged by 15 and 10 percent, with expectations prices will remain high into next year. The rise follows forecasts that British production limits and tariffs would push costs to U S motor owners as Britain controls about 90 percent of the rubber supply and could dictate terms.
Danish Lutheran and Methodist churches list Sunday school times and English services. Catechumens meet Saturday morning. Young Peoples meeting at home of Mrs. L. P. Duhn. Vacation Bible School begins August 3 for four weeks. Ethan Mongers and L. Lindsey noted for conference representation. Ratification vote on church union planned. Rev. C J Wekkelson, pastor.
A notice from Palo Alto county Iowa warns A H Kellar that parcels in Osgood Walnut township were sold for 1914 1916 and 1917 taxes to Lewis H Hankey and later assigned to J E Finney. Redemption must occur within ninety days from completed service or a Treasurer s deed will be issued. Dated March 26 1926.
Card of appreciation thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and death of Mrs. Geil. Also thanks for floral offerings and choir leadership by Student Mongers, with extended gratitude from Christofferson Bonstead Petersen Duhn families and others.
Amdahl family visited Huron and other points in South Dakota while the Sevedys traveled to Faribault Minnesota. Ruth Mitchell arrived from Cleveland for a parental visit after teaching in Ohio. The Catholic Missionary Society meets July 28 at Mrs J A Spies home with invitations extended. The Catholic Ladies Aid held enjoyable meetings and an ice cream social raising over 60 dollars despite rain. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs E K Fletcher of Pennsylvania on July 14. Mrs Mietcher is remembered as Evelyn Montgomery by locals. Threshing report from Windervelde field shows 40 bushels per acre on first day.
State of Iowa Palo Alto County notice announces the appointment and qualification of Jd. M. Resh as Executor of the estate of Elisabeth Collins Resh, late of Palo Alto County. Creditors to pay promptly and those with claims to file with the Clerk of the District Court for allowance, per law. Kennedy is attorney. Dated July 13, 1926.
M. I. Murphy recently purchases a Ford touring car and will retain his Overland super four. He notes his boys will value the new car for Sunday drives and family outings. The Emmetsburg hotel project shows a ready market with stock at $53,000 on Tuesday. Superintendent Johnson, formerly of Graettinger, leads sales efforts, optimistic about the town’s need for a new hotel and its effect on property values and community pride.
Threshing season yields the first market results with oats dropping at the start of the week as supply and demand push prices down. Estherville announces a new 24000 creamery funded by ready stock, ensuring working capital for the venture and broad market activity in coming weeks.
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