Deer sightings and farm notes mix with local humor
A farmers field report details Rolfe Lundgren and Dale Jorgensen spotting two does and a buck near Graatling and Bancroft, with a duck photo attempt failing. The piece also covers Jolce's eight-player baseball outing at Bancroft, a seven-player softball scare, a road sign jab at politics, a reflective elderly note, and county safety reminders for intersections as corn grows tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Lundgren
Herschel Perkins
Rolfe
James Andersen
Graattinfer
Dale Jorgensen
Andersen
Herman
Deiker
Local Church Clergy List and Affiliations
A fragmented record lists church leaders and affiliations including George FE Pingle as minister at First Methodist or Lutheran congregations, with references to Rev. Paul G. Toe and Wallingford Lutheran. Mentions J E Smith and A P Bicklefs among other names. page fragment shows multiple church names and pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
George FE. Pingle
Suffering as a Christian across history and nations
The piece argues that suffering has long been a universal test of faith for Christians from Peter to modern times. It highlights how trials deepen reliance on God, unite believers, and reveal genuine faith, citing anecdotes from prison, missionary life, and persecution in India, Mississippi, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jones
Pontus
Galatia
Cappadocia
Asia
Bithynia
Peter
Wee Mentery Tieehure
God
India
Mitsissippi
Local News Briefs From Ruthven Area
Mrs. James S. Mooney, daughter of Patrick Durty of Graettinger, died at her Lansing home last Tuesday. Harold Carlson and Hulma Clemitson wed at Estherville June 4 at the Lutheran church. E. L. Duhn sold the first 1931 oats at Graettinger Farmers elevator. test results 31 and 38. Graettinger net men beat Terris under floodlights in night tennis with A Graettinger, A Graettinger, Quentin Jensen, Leonard Merkjin competing. Seventy-four applications received for Ruthven high English and drama teacher, Miss Cavanaugh chosen from Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Mooney
Patrick Durty
Gracttinger
Great Oak Township
Lansing
Harold
Carlaon
Hulma Mildred Clemitson
Halver Clemitson
Estherville
Thomas Allen
E. L. Duhn
Grachtinger
John Swift
Quaker Oats Co
Hudson Brothers
Graettinger
Terris
A. Graettinger
Quentin Jensen
Leonard Merk Jin
Kurtz
Niglson
R. Graetti Inger
Wabridge
Leonard Merklin
Gill
Merklin
Jensen
Ruthven
Mary Hastings
Cavanaugh
Fort Dodge
Ruthven Free Press
Scratch Me Not Itch Me Not Ad at Jensen's Drug Store
An old time advertisement promotes ITCH-ME-NOT for quick relief of itch related conditions. It promises 15 minute relief and instant drying for eczema ringworm insect bites and surface itches with a 40 cent price at Jensen's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen's Drug Store
Tuberculosis Contact Program Concluded in Palo Alto County
In Palo Alto County twelve annual case finding x rays were used to detect tuberculosis with four probable cases and ten non-tuberculous findings. Avanelle Rutherford directed the effort with 67 case histories, 42 home calls, and 13 physician conferences. The program is supported by local and state health associations with Christmas Seal funds aiding expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Town Tuberculosis and Health Association
Division of Tuberculosis
State Department of Health
Avanelle Rutherford
Pergona
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Palo Alto County Medical Society
Towa
Sewer Troubles Tackled With SEWEREAMER Cleaner
A device marketed by Hansen's Hardware Graettinger offers chemical sewer line reaming to remove roots rags grease and paper. The ad promises lower costs and faster results via LILLEN MAK'S SEWEREAMER available in 5 and 10 fh packages. Contact details include Hansen's Hardware and phone 116.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillenmak
Hansen's Hardware Graettinger
Drivers license exam schedule across eight towns
The schedule lists exam sessions on Mondays in Estherville and Orange City, Tuesdays in Emmetsburg, Wednesdays in Spencer, Thursdays in Rock Rapids, Fridays in Spirit Lake, and Saturdays in Bilbley with morning slots only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Bilbley
Also Mentioned on This Page
10Ur Press Association
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Graecttinger
National
Satassic Chart
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and
Persil
Dale
Jole, Iowa
Bancroft
Joalce
Jolce
Dubuque
Ed Bradley
Albert Suss
Papalo Alto
Emmet County
Gerald Stueve
Edward Daling
Optometrist
Iowa
Sucessor
John T. Ryan
C. R. Kitchen
North Othat
C. A. Shiley
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist Vision Specialist
Gardaton Hotel
Bidg
J. Emmett Martin
Noor
Wlene Jacobson, D. V. M
Telephone
Owa
Directory OF Graettinger Organizations
Club der Baker
Womaans Club
AM. Legion
Auxilaasye Cuells Marka
Merle Jones
Robert Dawson
OF the
Thomas Thomson Leo Hughes
Gud Craven
John DeVries
Alan Heraleff
Jena Kirkegaard
Virgil Qlesen
Police
Streets & Water Depts
Albert Jensen
Gerald Weber
Robert Murray
Robert Jensen
County Superior Schools
Martin Thompson
Lloyd
W, Frost
Richard Miller
Allen Yooh
James Riggs Mercer Richter Day Duhigg
de. J. BR. Hyde
A. Bargmen
Joe Jovce
Arthur Cody
Wm. McConnell
A. P. Bicklefs
J. E. Smith
Immaculate Conception
Father B
Maynard
First Lutheran and Our Savior’s Lutheran Rev
Paul G. Toe
Wallingford Lutheran’ and Minsmal Lutheran
Arthur Anderson CO
W. M. Rode
A. H. Hobson
FR. E. Dappen
G. B. Frye
Terry J. Anderson
Optometrist Emmet CO
BANK
Reinders Bros
Donabue Tire
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto
Capduty Abstract Go
Ted Knudtson
Lions Club
A, Grady
Pres
BOY Scout Troop
Leer
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