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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1934

Page

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Lund Christianson Wedding At Immetsburg Church

Otto G. Lund and Misa Ardell G. Christianson were wed at Immetsburg Lutheran church at 2 30 PM on Wednesday January 1934 The ceremony used a single ring with Mendelssohn's march and I Love You Truly sung A reception followed at the bride's parents home in Lost Island township The couple plan a July 6 homeward setup on the groom's farm near Curlew with housekeeping to start then and will be at home to friends thereafter The bride daughter of Charlie Christianson of Lost Island township and the groom son of Carl A Lund of Curlew

Clarence Christianson Charlotte Christianson Leola Christianson Louise Lund Leola Louise Barbara Simonson Charles Leo Christianson John Lund Phillip Lund Rudolph Christianson Lost Island Feeney Lund Curlew Charlie Christianson Lost Island Township Page Hight

Electric Light Users To Have Speaker In Graettinger

Graettinger electric light users club will meet Monday evening at the Hawkeye Theatre. G J Long Webster City city manager and advocate of municipal ownership will speak and share information with Graettinger attendees. All electric light users invited. no charge.

Graettinger Hawkeye Theatre G. J. Long Webster City Long

Graettinger Trader Sells 15000 Bushels Oats at 40c Each

J A Spies of Graettinger sold 15000 bushels of oats for 6000 dollars, recalling a price of 40 cents per bushel. He holds 100000 bushels of corn and expects a good price within sixty days.

J. A. Spies Graettinger Spies

Terrace Park Casino Opens Friday Night With Orchestra

Terrace Park Casino in Okoboji opens Friday with an 18 piece orchestra led by Bernie Lowe and a three member harmony trio plus other entertainers. The program promises dancing for young folks in a larger room and a lively dance treat for attendees.

Terrace Park Casino Terrace Park Ca Bernie Lowe Ani Hig Raahon Jura Jake

New Graettinger Furniture Repair Firm Opens

Graettinger gains a new business establishment a furniture hospital operated by Ted Leduc and Hjelmer Jasperson. They have installed a complete set of woodworking machinery west of the Duhn billiard hall and restaurant. The firm will specialize in repairing furniture and expects steady work for weeks. The Timore wishes the new firm success in its new line of business.

Graettinger Ted Leduc Hjelmer” Jasperson Duhn Billiard Timoa Businss

Morse Nominated for State Representative in Republican Primary

Morse Jr. son of Gail JH Morse, a Rock Island train dispatcher, was nominated in the Republican primary on Monday. He received 1,258 votes, while Mr. Stillman of Dolliver garnered 647 votes.

Morse Gail Morse, Jr Gail JH. Morse Rock Island Hatherville Stillman Dolliver

Dan Yaberg Dies at Milford After Illness

D Yaberg 84 former Graettinger resident died Sunday forenoon at his Milford home after long illness. Born Ohio 1860, he lived in Graettinger for years. Funeral held Milford Tuesday. burial there. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs Turner Milford and Mrs Lillian Morey Lansing Mich, and two sons Grover Glendale Calif and John Dubuque. The Times extends sympathy to relatives.

D. Yaberg J. E. Turner Milford Lillian Morey Lansing Michigan Grover Glendale California John Dubuque

Wm. Anderson Seriously Ill At Rice Lake

Wm. Anderson of Graettinger is very ill at his home in Rice Lake Wisconsin with cancer and little hope of recovery. His father Dr B Anderson, sisters Mrs Otto F Spies and Mrs P J Duus, and brothers Andrew and Goodmen Anderson are listed, with others from Graettinger traveling to Rice Lake.

Wm. Anderson Anderon Graettinger Rice Lake Wisconsin Dr B. Anderson Otto F. Spies Ruthven P. J.duus Andrew and Goodmen Ayeehire Larney John Anderson P. J. Duus Graettiner Winconsin

Lost Island Farm Bureau Meeting Postponed to July

The Lost Island Farm Bureau meeting scheduled for June 12 is postponed to Tuesday July 10. The July meeting program will be organized by Mr and Mrs Oscar Suse and Mrs Ralph Lox. Ray Kennedy was defeated for the Republican nomination for late order of Emmet county, losing 2403 to 35. War veteran Kennedy was severely wounded in World War II. No rain fell as forecast, the Times noted. Numerous local bargains appear in today’s Times ads.

Lost Island Farm Bureau Oscar Suse Myr Ralph Lox Ray Kennedy Graetting Order of Emmet County Kennedy

William Luke Stroke Victim Dies In Walnut Township

William Luke, a respected Walnut Township farmer, died after a long illness from a stroke. He was a devout Catholic and never married, survived by seven siblings. Funeral was held Wednesday at 9 a.m. with a requiem Mass at the local church, interment in the parochial cemetery. A long obituary lauds his honesty, neighborliness, and steadfast duty to family and community.

Wm. Luke Luke Father Kelly Clarence Richardson James King Alfred McCombs C. C. Rucker Paul Frank Sraith Sac County William John Luke Burlington Wisconsin John G. Luke Minnesota Sue County Missouri Walnut Township John Mary Meredith Pierre South Dakota Alvis Luke Elmer Pierson Henr Webbe John Luke Fran Meyer Charles Richardson Catholi Church Thors Ames Paul Smith Frank Smith Charles Rausch Millie Ellerbrook Auburn Iowa Henry Hagerdorn William Hagerdorn Kate Hagerdorn Wm. Richardson Donna Vetter Town Theodore Rolling Anna Win Condon Armstrong L. W. Pierson Gon Gruyer Jesus Promised Land

Drouth Ends After Yesterday's Heavy Downpour

A southwestern Iowa community recounts relief as the long drought breaks with yesterday's rain. The storm revived pastures and gardens, easing feed shortages for cattle, while farm incomes and crop prospects begin to recover after a harsh season.

Quaker Oats Crippen Manager Resigns

Carl Elsenbast has resigned as manager of the Quaker Oats Co. at Crippen effective the first of the month. He served as assistant in Graattinger before taking the Crippen post. A new manager and assistant will take charge at Emmeteburg elevator.

Quaker Olp Carl Elsenbast Quakerate Co Crippen Elsenbast Graattinger Quaker Oats Emmeteburg

City Water Supply Dwindling In Drought Strain

The city well is nearly exhausted after a dry winter and sparse rainfall. Pumping limits mean only two feet of water can be drawn at a time, with pumps shut until enough replenishment occurs. Ordinary use remains ok, but gardening and lawn watering are discouraged to protect scarce city water.

Mrs John Wolfe Dies of Pneumonia at Noon

Grueltinger residents were saddened to learn of the death of Mrs John Wolfe at 12 02 p m after six weeks of illness. She was a young wife and mother survived by her husband and their baby six weeks old funeral arrangements have not been made.

John Wolfe

Whittemore Mayor Carmody Visits Times Office

Mayor Tom Carmody of Whittemore, serving his sixth term, called at the Times office with his son Edmund and wife. The veteran banker discussed the town water system and recalled early Graettinger days, noting his long career, regional trade, and acquaintance with H. N. Osher.

Tom Carmody Whittemore Times Office Edmund F. Carmody Wif Carmody Car H. N. Osher Graettinger Rock Island Greettinger

Mass schedule changes at Catholic church announced

The Catholic church has altered Sunday services with a single mass on Sundays. This summer mass will begin at eight o'clock, replacing previous multiple services.

Splendid Sale of Mrs John Zitterich Furniture

The auction sale of the late Mrs John Zitterich's furniture and personal property was held Saturday afternoon. Administrator J A Spier conducted the sale with Groddland in Reeven as auctioneers at the gate and Adolph Spices as clerk. A good attendance and satisfying prices marked the event.

John Zitterich J. A. Spier Groddland & Reeven Adolph Spices

Local candidates lead in Monday primary elections

Graettinger nominee A H Henningsen leads for state representative on the Republican ticket while Dr G H Keeney of Mallard leads for Democrat. Dan Turner wins Republican governor nomination. Incumbent Governor Herring re-nominated by Democrats. County results show Henningsen about 1,200 votes, Luse 458, Waldron 339, Keeney 746 to Donlon 748, Mulroney about 400. Democratic ticket lists Keeney, Maguire, Henge, Westergard, Montgomery, Hand, Hamilton. Republican ticket lists Henningsen, Johnson, Nelson, Thompsen, Brereton, Spies, Robinson. Graettinger factions prominent with several locals on both tickets.

A. H. Henningsen Graettinger G. H. Keeney Mallard Dan Turner Herring Art Henningsen D. N. Luse Charles Waldron P. H. Donlon E. V. Mulroney J. M. Robinson Tom Hamilton Lost Island Vernon Walnut Townships W. Henningsen Waldron Deeere Keeney

Brekke Family Visits Thor After Major Town Fire

Mr and Mrs Brekke and Jacob Brekke with Mr Chris Sevdy visited Thor with Adolph Thompson and family. Thompson ran an auto mobile garage destroyed in a $100000 blaze that wiped out much of the business district. Fire began 4 30 am in the building housing the city fire truck. The truck and wooden structures burned. insurance fell short of loss. The town faces hard rebuilding.

Jacob Brekke Chris Sevdy Thor Adolph Thompson Thompson Brekke Fort Dodge

Opera House Annual Meeting Held Tuesday

The Graettinger Opera House Co held its annual meeting at the Hawkeye Theatre on Tuesday afternoon. Attendance was light despite warm weather. The secretary reported the year’s business and it was approved. All old directors were re elected Charley Jensen Fred Spies E A Buategartner Bi Re Graettinger George Frick OA Jolingen and P Q Paulisen. Jorgen Anderson of Twelve Mile Lake township was nominated for county supervisor in Monday’s voting and won 258 votes to Paulson’s 225. Anderson, a leading local farmer, has long been involved in Graettinger business circles.

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