Great Air Show At Emmetsburg Sunday June 28
Fifty planes will take part in the Emmetsburg air show at the airport on Sunday June 28. Promoter Buck Freeman announced a large program with speed races balloon bursting and stunt displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Northweat Fown
Promigen
Buck Freeman
Mercellus
Young
Fairmont
Minn
King Haa Just
Wing
Minnesota
Johnny Livingston
Waterloo
Quinby
Moline
Illinois
Chicago
Omaha
Livingston
F. C
Anderson
Des Moines
Curtlas
Niéw
Planas
Smith
W. Hart
Will
Bremersburg
Rfe
Fragmentary Notice of Family and Friends Gathering
An unreadable fragment mentions Mrs Eaton and relatives and friends in Minneapolis. It hints at a Friday date and a gathering, but the text is incomplete and unclear about purpose or full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidricks Oun
Mra
Eaton
Minneapolis
Iite Ar
Granttinger Market Report From June 25 1031
Grain and egg prices listed for official market trade including oats eggs and leghorn springs. Notable entries show straight run eggs No 1 cash and various chicken types with fluctuating price marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granttinger Market
Viseiststeeenereieeseesees
Binder Twine Now Only 9c at Farmers Elevator Graettinger
The Farmers Elevator Co in Graettinger sells binder twine for 9 cents a pound, a drop from last year. Manager Mr. McCarty notes many orders this week, but purchases are far below last year’s stock. The paper urges readers to arrange binding twine purchases promptly.
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Farmers Elevator Co
Graettinger Ifor
McCarty
Graettinger Man May Inherit One Million Claim
Graettinger resident Howard Buchanan may receive about one million dollars from a Buchanan Estate rumored to be tied to former president James Buchanan. Attorneys have contacted him to file claims, with speculation the estate could yield substantial shares to 850 to 1,000 heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Buchanan
Buchanan
New York City
Graettinger
Times
Drake
Wass
Titania
M. Harking
Los Angles
James Buchanan
United States
Two Buildings Condemned By State Fire Chief
The state fire marshal condemned the Michaels building adjoining Woodman hall and the Wm Mueller residence across from the M E church in Graettinger. Property owners were served notice in June and have sixty days to tear down the structures. The Michaels building is a severe fire hazard. a previous blaze nearly wiped out Graettinger's business district last spring. The Mueller home, once among the finest, is wrecked with destroyed furniture, broken windows and doors, rotted porches, and a dilapidated appearance.
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Michaels
Woodman Hall
Wm. Mueller
M. E. Church
Graettinger
Rauhauser
J. ‘J. Mishaels
Mueller
John Carney Back In Ring
John Carney returns to the ring after a stint in Arnolds Park and a string of matches. The card features Gracttinger beating Jao Girres with Charles Ruble of Spencer in the main bout and Hymie Wireman from Des Moines delivering action packed rounds.
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John Carney
Arnolds Park
Jao Girres
Mallard
Charles Ruble
Spencer
Hymie Wireman
Dow Moines
John
Clothing Prices Much Lower
A. H. Henningsen, manager of the Osher Department store, says clothing prices have dropped rapidly in six months. Prices now are far below quotations of a year and two years ago with over alls notably cheaper and quality about twenty five percent better. Buyers seek bargains more than in previous years. Box rent for the coming quarter is due and payable on or before July 1, the department insists on closing the matter at the first of the month.
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A. H. Henningsen
Osher
Notich
Kitten Ball Classic Here Monday Emmetsburg vs Graettinger
Reading from Grast tinger the big feature kitten ball game of the season will take place Monday evening when the Emmetsburg kitten ball team meets Graettinger the Ramblers bring their best lineup to Graettinger to clash with the county rivals. Also note a town law change requires applications for marriage be posted five days in advance in the home county or in another county if a couple plans to wed there.
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Grasttinger
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Ramblers
Graottinger
Soat
Munity
Wnough
Graettingar
Madison
Hmmet
Jack Hawk
Palo ‘Alto
Firat
Fourth of July Dinner Event at Lutheran Church
A fragment describes a July Fourth program at Graettt church with an emphasis on a chicken dinner and social gathering. It mentions friends Amos and Younds, a cordial invitation, and activities on Saturday with shade and good company noted.
Unclear OCR Chronicle Update
Fragmentary OCR text mentions scheduling changes and a looming event. The garbled lines obscure names, places, and exact actions, leaving only hints of a meeting, a day adjusted to Friday morning, and a note about business considerations. Further context is required for a precise headline and summary.
Town Official Involved in Quiet State Department Case
In Graettingey a town official and others are engaged in a case linked to a state department inquiry. The report notes suspicions of eluding hearings and potential misconduct. The details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate an official question and legal scrutiny.
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Graettingey
Tate
Elngeri
Graettinger Boxers Sweep Glove Tourney Night
Graettinger high school boxers earned three wins in four bouts at Emmetsburg as Gilbert Reeves Kermit Reeves Glen Schutterback and Earl Carney competed. Reeves scored a second round technical knockout, a bout with Cletus Neibauer drew, Schutterback beat Kenneth Hughes, while Carney lost to John McCormick. The county glove finals are set for next Tuesday with a June 30 finale at St Marys gym Emmetsburg and winners advancing to Des Moines. The program features many Emmetsburg and Graettinger entries with electric fans added for comfort and ticket prices set for all.
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Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Gilbert
Kermit Reeves
Glen Schutterback
Earl Carney
Gilbert Reeves
Harlan Tain
Reeves
Grachtinger
Cletus Neibauer
Emmatsburg
Kermit
Perry
Carroll
Eagle Grove
Humboldt
Saya
Kermit Reever
McCormick
Mada
St. Mary's
Emmetaburg
Des Moines
Trickle
Cylindar
Brown Emmetsburg
Clyde Brady
Francis Brady
McMahon
Schotterback
Reaves
Neary
Boyd
Curlew
Turner
Cosgrave
Wesley
Battling
Baker
Symetaburg
Lightning strikes Wallingford-Dredger shovel blaze
A power shovel at the Wallingford gravel pit was struck by lightning Monday morning. The resulting fire disabled the electric power plant, endangering workers as they battled the blaze for nearly twenty four hours.
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Wallingford
Dredger
4th of July Dinner in South Walnut Church Solicit
Walnut Danish congregation to hold a chicken dinner in the basement of the South Walnut church on Saturday July 4. A reasonable price will be charged. A complete program of events to be carried out. Everyone is invited to attend for the holiday celebration.
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South
Walnut
Thaladian
South Walnut
Avery
Gypsies Take $400 From Aged Ayrshire Citizen
J J Brown aged 92 was robbed of 400 by two women on Tuesday afternoon. They were rounded up at Spencer but Brown could not identify them. Earlier a small sum was taken from Oscar Hauge during a first Graettinger visit. A second attempt near the business section ended with the pair leaving after Marshal Blom ordered them away. They headed west on Robbing Avenue joining five others. The pursuit led to West Robbins Avenue as the gypsies dispersed.
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J.J. Brown
Ayrshire
Young Couple Wed At Sheldon
Carl T. Peterson of Missouri Valley and Bertha Peterson of Sheldon wed at the bride’s aunt Mrs. A J DeJong’s home in Sheldon on Tuesday June 1. The groom is new to the community while the bride has taught in Sheldon for two years and planned to teach in Graattinger. The Times offers congratulations and wishes a long, happy marriage.
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Carl T. Peterson
Missouri Valley
Bertha Peterson
Sheldon
A. J. DeJong
Graattinger
Hardware Sale Announced by Charley Jensen
Charley Jensen advertises a large anniversary sale running from today through Saturday with a display of price quotes on high grade hardware. The notices mention extensive bills offering unusually low prices and urge buyers to see the display for details.
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Charley Jensen
Mr. Jensen
Graettinger Businesses Extend Hours for July 3 4
Local businesses in Graettinger announce extended hours for Friday night July 2 and Saturday July 4. Shops will stay open until 10 am on July 4 to accommodate shoppers. The notice notes the information will be repeated next week.
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Stinger
Barbey
Uns
Martin Myhre
D‘aneaster
Graettinger
Duainess
Hawkeye Theatre to skip Wednesday Sunday shows in July and August
Manager Johnson of the Hawkeye Theatre informs the Times he will not operate his motion picture show on Wednesday and Sunday nights during July and August. There will be no program the night of Saturday July 4. The first show after Sunday June 28 will be on Saturday night July 5.
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Johnson
The
Hawkeye Theatre
the Times
Wind Storm Casually Ravages Towns and Banks
A Friday wind storm caused extensive damage across Emmetsburg and surrounding areas. A north Emmetsburg building was wrecked, Bergeson residence damage, trees toppled, and a plate glass bank window shattered. A deluge followed with two and a half inches of rain and a second storm Sunday night. The cyclone-like blast uprooted trees and cut power and telephone service, though crews repaired lines through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Schuller
Mallard
Bergeson Place
Wallingford
Asher Peters
Emmetsburg
First National Bank
Grasttinger
Emmetaburg Democrat
Eimmetsburg
Elmer Murphy Transferred to Knoxville Iowa
Elmer Murphy son of Mr and Mrs M L Murphy of this city recently promoted at the Des Moines Register transfer from Winterset to Knoxville Iowa with a substantial salary increase. He moves this week or early next week and is noted as a capable, valuable employee in business. Mrs Fitzpatrick mourn infant son born Tuesday night, friends extend sympathy.
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Elmer Murphy
M. L. Murphy
Des Moines Register
Winterset
Knoxville
Iowa
Murphy
Myr
D. J. Fitzpateiolk
Sorthorn
Graettinger Beats Osgood 17 to 1 In Pasture Game
Graettinger routed Osgood 17 to 1 in a pasture game north of Osgood at Ed Herke pasture. Batteries Burg and Lundgren played for Osgood with Thompsen and Craven starring for Graettinger.
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Graettinger
Osgood
Ed Herke
Variety Store Sale Now On at Grasttingar Variety
Christensen of the Grasttingar Variety store opens a 4a ¢ clearance sale this week that runs until July 11. An immense stock of dry goods hardware and varied items is offered at low prices as per the Times issued sale bills now in buyers hands. The store advertises exceptionally low prices and a large assortment across types.
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Mre
Loula
Christensen
Grasttingar
Times
Chride Jonson
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Kitten Hall
J.T. Michaels
Gaettinger
Luthéran Church
Graettt Heer
Bo ‘Wehited
Guilsttinger
Carl Peterson
Mra. Ericson
Kensett
Town
Jordah
Earl Brieson
Max Baumgartner
Palo Alto
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