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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

5

Swea City Bank Puts Fees On Checks And Deposits

Swea City businesses face new service charges from Farmers Savings Bank starting May 26. Fees apply to business accounts with daily balances under 500 to 600 dollars, including charges for each check written, each deposit, and each out of town check turned in for collection. Credits are given for higher average balances, highlighting the float issue in banking.

R. A. Haglund Farmers Savings Bank Haglund Anu Shoul Tocal Gra

New State Patrolmen Begin Duty Before Decoration Day

Thirty five new state highway patrol officers started active duty last week after two weeks of physical conditioning and qualification. Recruited from over 1400 applicants, they completed intensive courses in observation, traffic rules, first aid, auto mechanics, headlight testing, geography of Minnesota, English grammar, boxing, wrestling, jiujitsu, target practice, and motorcycle operation as part of the expansion approved by the legislature.

Regiaistura Mtn Minnesota

Chicken theft arrest ends chase near Spirit Lake

Levit Tolin, 49, of Garden City, was arrested at Spirit Lake after officers pursued him from his brother Charles Tolin’s yard on charges of stealing chickens. Levi posted $1,825 bail and a wallet with smaller bills, and was fined $160. Charles Tolin was questioned and bound over to the grand jury. Spirit Lake officials say they’ve broken up a band of chicken thieves.

Levit Tolin Garden City Spirit Lake Charles Levi Charles Tolin

Iowa Junior fair offers record prizes at Des Moines

In 1931 Iowa highlights include over fifteen thousand dollars in prizes for farm boys and girls at the annual Junior fair during the State Fair and Exposition August 26 to September 4. The note mentions drought impact on trees and pest damage with control tips.

Towa Des Moines Iowa

Visitor returns to Livermore sparks a safe reunion

In Livermore last week a Canadian visitor named Big Nom Thul was greeted by local friends at night. Alarmed by a late train arrival, Fern Lastine summoned Marshal Eric Anderson. both households armed with guns faced the visitor before recognition and apologies ended the incident.

Canada Tom St. L Margritt Eric Anderson Ike Tim Jim Zigrang Jim California Tern Lastine Fern Eric Anderson Livermore Gazette

A Circus Tattooed Lady and Odd Tales Contrast

A collage of jokes and vignettes from a bygone era includes a taunting line about a tattooed circus performer, a psychologist quip on fear, a mother child exchange about angels, census humor, bachelor pride, a railroad crossing jab, rural etiquette, and a scenes of travelers in a grand depot awaiting holiday reunions.

New Grandstand Under Construction at Clay County Fair Grounds

Construction on a new grandstand at the Clay County fair grounds proceeds while the old structure is moved to a new foundation. Workers will use several carloads of steel, and fair officials expect a record turnout for next fall's program.

Fenton Clay County Fair Grounds Clay County Fair Officinats

Church Notes English Service and Parish Events

Next Sunday at 9 00 am English service at the Methodist church with Paul Mueller of Dunnell Minn delivering the sermon as the pastor preaches in Sherburn Minn for a mission festival Rev Otis L Lam Master Graetlinger Church 8 8 at 9 80 Additional events include Adult Baptism and Confirmation at 10 40 Holy Communion at 8 pm South Walnut Church Sunday School at 10 am Parochial school begins Monday June 22 at the Pa om church with Adolph Pelureen of Dana College as teacher Author Teague meets Friday at Elmer Hansen's home The parochial schools are urged for children quoted Luke 14 23 Rev Axel M Anderson pastor

Methodist Church Paul Mueller Dunnell Minn Sherburn Otis L. Lam Graetlinger South Walnut Church Pa Om Adolph Pelureen Dana College Author Teague Elmer Hansen Axel M, Anderson

First Lutheran Church Services and Parochial School Start

First Lutheran Church services are listed with sermon by Student Peterson on Sunday at 10, and services at 11 with a 10 o clock Sunday school. Confirmands meet Friday, prayer meeting scheduled, and Lost Island church holds services at 11 and 5 with Sunday school at 10. Parochial school opens in church hall Monday June 16 with a summer course to fulfill teaching command and train up children. Reverend Rey Mandsager signs.

First Lutheran Ch Peterson 5. S Lost Island L Jesus S. S Rey Mandsager

Father And Son Die Minutes Apart In Iowa Hospitals

J. W. Smelser of Waterloo and his father Aaron Smals er, 66, died within minutes of each other on Friday evening. The son passed at a Waterloo hospital, the father at the University Hospital in Iowa City. The piece mentions a barber shop advertisement for City Barber Shop with best service and workmanship.

J. W. Smelser Waterloo Aaron Smalser University Hospital Iowa City

Grasshoppers Alarm Rosebud County Farmers In South Dakota

Farmers in Rosebud country South Dakota report a spreading grasshopper invasion alarming growers. The Redfield Journal notes urgency as local efforts accelerate to counter the pest assault.

South Dakota Redfield Journal Rosebud

Bartleman’s Barber Shop Ad Solicits Modern Services

Bartleman Bros. invite ladies, gents and children for barbering work using modern equipment and experienced workmen. Facilities include a shower bath and the shop is located second door west of the Dung Store.

Bartleman Bartleman Bros

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