Graettinger Residents Take Quiet Weekend Trips
J J Martin county treasurer called briefly in Graettinger. Mr and Mrs C A Jensen and family visited Thompson with relatives and friends. R J Larson returned from Iowa Falls where he spent two weeks. his mother joined him for a visit. Supt A R McMullen of Graettinger to Iowa City for summer school. Mrs McMullen and the children visit relatives at Lanesboro. Miss Mary Margaret Price spent a week with her grandparents at Emmetsburg. A group from Graettinger attended Emmetsburg to view election returns. Miss Ann Megeers arrived from McGregor for a visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs E J Mitchell. Mr and Mrs O T Osher and C A Jensen motored to Minneapolis returning by seven in Graettinger after leaving at five that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Martin
Graettinger
C. A. Jensen
Thompson
R. J. Larson
Iowa Falls
A. R. McMullen
Gradttinger
Iowa City
Mary Margaret Price
Emmetsburg
Ann Megeers
McGregor
Iowa
E. J. Mitchell
O. T. Osher
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Local Activities and Socials in Estherville Area
Local notes record visits and gatherings among Estherville residents. P J and D E B McCarty were callers, Mrs Louise Oddson and Miss Veronica Weinholzer visited relatives, and the Rebekah lodge held a gathering at Mrs Wilbur Holroyd’s home. Florence Baugh arrived from Chicago for a family visit, and several pairs attended family events and travels to Evansville Wisconsin. A nine and one half pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Leo Hamilton. Also noted are announcements for upcoming shows at Ruthven and Emmetsburg from June 13 to 19, with prices cut. and locals Mr and Mrs Cunningham and others referenced in light political remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J
D. EB. McCarty
Estherville
Louise Oddson
M. C. Grodland
Pete Peterson
George Nielson
Rebekah Lodge
Wilbur Holroyd
Veronica Weinholzer
Mallard
M. Weinh
Leo Hamilton
the Times
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Sweet
Melody
Jde Kelly
Vivian
Maureen
Mason
Ayrshire
Pather Kelly
Cunningham
West Bend
Graettinger
County Recorder
Margaret Hagan
Social Items Card Party Wednesday Afternoon June 15
Circle No 1 of the Catholic Ladies Aid society hosts a benefit card party and lunch in the church basement Wednesday at two o'clock. All welcome. Grandma Simonsen observed 81st birthday last Sunday at her son Martins home with Alfred L Thorson and others in attendance. The Times extends best wishes for continued health and long life. Algona becoming citified rumor of liquor runners at a north Algona filling station is denied by local officers. the tale persists as city lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 1
The
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Grandma Simonsen
Simonsen
Martin
Alfred Simonsen
L. Thorson
Gerald
Graettinger
Art Simonsen
Ruthven
John Simonson
Charley
Clarence Christianson
Algona
Chicago
South Dakota Farmer Thanks for Seed Corn from Graettinger
A South Dakota farmer writes from Herrick on May 29, 1932 thanking John Jensen of Graettinger Iowa for seed corn. He notes receiving white seed, moisture favorable, grain and pastures looking good, but grasshoppers and cutworms threaten crops. He milks cows, raised 14 pigs from three sows, bought 150 baby chicks, recalls a wreck near Mitchell, and mentions distant Marshalltown relatives. He promises to report results in 1992.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jensen
Graettinger
Iowa
Mr. Jensen
Wimple
Mitchell
Mitchell Republican
Marshalltown
Early Greek Seed Sowing Belief Explained
A historic note records a belief among early Greeks that a seed sower who leaped into the air could influence the eventual height of the grain. The notion reflects ancient agricultural superstition linking human action to crop growth outcomes.
Fabian Society Formed in England in 1888
The Fabian Society organized in England in 1888 promoting socialistic aims while adhering to the traditional moral framework rather than adopting aggressive lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialistic Society
Fabian Society
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. A. Jensen General Merchandise
Meat Department
Oscar Johnson
Lost Island
Ottosen
Ardette
Charlotte Christianson
Des Moines
Charley Christianson
Merlow
Dudley
A. P. Thompson
Los Angeles
West
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Spokane
Mr. Thompson
Chris Larsen
Mr. Larsen
Autger Bros. Stock CO
Dramatic Players
DeLux
the Country Boy
Nancy
Rexall
South Dakota
Herrick
Osher Dept
the Graettinger Times
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