Farmers Institute Closed Saturday With Fine Program
The Graettinger Farmers Institute held Thursday through Saturday last week drew strong attendance despite bad roads and weather. Exhibits were high quality, and afternoon and evening programs were well received, reviving a postwar three day format and honoring hard-working organizers led by RB Young and Vincent Kelly with departments for farm produce poultry and crafts. The event closed with a packed theater and plans already forming for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. M
A. H. Shaver
Louie Johnson
Louis Knutson
Stanley Gardner
Stevenson J Ames
He Wise
Institute
ES. George
Ahrens of
Aimes
Ruthven Alumni Beat Graettinger 27 to 24 In Tense Tilt
Ruthven defeated Graettinger 27 to 24 in a nip and tuck contest. Norhan Thoresen led Ruthven with four points while Nolan and Spies contributed key baskets and late free throws. Graettinger received strong work from Whoveven Bail and Otto Spies, but Ruthven held on with two minutes to play as Thoresen sealed the win with two decisive free throws.
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Roy Christiansen
Ruthven
Graettinger
Norhan Thoresen
Graettinger Basket
Whoveven
Nolan
Otto Spies Wirlydee Gabrieling
Joe Gusiners
Deiller
Ruthvens
Gruettinger
Spies
Groettinger
Kres
Warrington
Ty Nolan
Thoresen
Tre Nolan
Doug Ket
Pame Endal
Gruetlinger
Graettinger Alumni Edge Fenton In Tight 32 28 Victory
Graettinger Alumni defeated Fenton 32 to 28 in a near even contest. Harrington sparked an early push, Menton propelled Menton with a late lead, and Newell for Menton added two from the end. Referee Trefz of Morningside praised the officiating as fans witnessed a spirited finish. The Minnesota dancing law debate at the Capitol proposed Sunday bans on dancing and tighter weekend hours, signaling potential statewide changes.
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Graetlinger Alummni
Roy Christiansen
Graettinger
Fenton
Harrington
Menton
Newell
Gmpettinger
Fiumamary
Flarokl Banington
Normaan’ Phorosen
Dae Geebrielsen
Lloyd Gardner
Brylu Miller
Gows—Haieviniston
Oyhevesen
Gabrielsen
Bree
Harvington
Menton—House
Lindsay
Wolfe
Truse
Thor
Rveferes
Trefz
Morningside
Danemnyr
Minnesota
Elrth
Wil Ereet Auto Repair to Move In Next March
Charles Eckhart of eastern town plans to convert the J P Wagner residence into an auto repair shop. He will relocate his family and move into the residence on March first.
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Wil Ereet
Charles Eckhart
Hag
J.P. Wagner
Pone
Tax Payers To Meet Saturday In Palo Alto
Taxpayers and Turmers will gather in the Court room Saturday afternoon March 3 to discuss taxation regulations local issues and state recommendations. Representative RG Saunders is expected to attend to explain regulatory bills before the Legislature. Farmers and taxpayers are urged to attend for first hand information and to prepare positions ahead of legislative action.
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Ovjoy
Palo Alto
Gonery
Lary Hirgan
Inw
State Tax Commission
Iit
Dicen Win
RG. Saunders
Start Paying Soldier Bonuses Pending Supreme Court Ruling
The state warrants board plans to begin issuing soldier bonuses as soon as the Supreme Court rules on the test suit. Major Glen CL Haynes, chairman of the board, says funds will be sold within 20 days of bond issues, with two clerks already drafting warrants for approved applications and about 2000 warrants expected daily, aiming for at least 20,000 by mail when funds arrive.
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Supreme Court
Glen CL Haynes
Aian
The
Boy Us
Bish Court
Shille
Wb Sik
Henitas W. M. Grout
Waterloo
Wilx
Haynes
Try This Young Ladies Puzzle Joke From A Period Page
A playful antiquated note addresses young ladies with a dating quip and a math puzzle. It offers a simple arithmetic riddle using numbers one to nine and hints at beauty tips in a dated social context.
PTA Program Delivers Debate and Recitation Night
A Des Moines area PTA program featured a mixed chorus and readings led by Mrs HS George. A debate on joining the League of Nations followed with Supt. White and others affirming while Andersen and Simonson argued against. The crowd enjoyed the program and the address urged pride in the Good Old U S A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie
Alfred Simonson
Andersen
Marmers Supply Company Sale Ad Opens in Gravittinger Vines
An opening sale advertised by Marmers Supply Company in Gravittinger Vines runs March 8 to 10 with special prices on timely articles. A prime tose sopaker will be sold by seated bid and coupons for bid apps are included. Prof Gotke, Grinnell College instructor, lectures twice weekly. Miss Margaret George notes a classroom surprise at Grinnell. Prize winners at Seydy bowling alley are listed with scores and prizes.
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Gotke Ineteuctor
Grinnel College
G. W. Gotka
Tawa City
Grachtinger
Grinnell
Ile
Margaret George
Clos
Gotke
Walnut Township Farm Bureau Meeting At Conway School
The next meeting of Walnut township Farm Bureau members will be held at the J PB Conway school Friday evening March 9th. Representatives program to be provided. Mt Young is secretary. All are invited to attend.
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Arm Bureau
Conway School
Walnut Township Farm Bureau
J. PB. Conway
Maren
MT. Young
Death of J A Carlson Brother in Buena Vista County
J A Carlson mourns the death of his brother reported from Rem Brandt Buena Vista County last week. The deceased, 68, single, had been ill and recently suffered the flu. Funeral held Wednesday. Survived by brother J A Carlson of this state sister and father in Sweden aged 88. The Times extends heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing brother.
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J. A. Carlson
Rembrandt
Buena Vista County
Grachtinger
Graettinger Market Day Draws Largest Crowd
A muddy Saturday in Graettinger saw automobiles clog business streets as an immense crowd gathered for Davies' day at the Farmers Institute. The market sale drew 148 head of livestock plus machinery poultry and other items, described as the best Market Day yet by Reeves & Keator with the next event slated for Saturday March 10.
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Graettinger
Labor Thy. Davies
Farmerst Institute
Messrs
Reeves & Keator
Grachtinger
Market Day Sale Notices From Local Auctioneers
Auctioneers Grodland and Mepp announce a Market Day sale on Saturday March 3 with cattle hogs machinery poultry and household goods among items. sales start early afternoon and property should be listed with the auctioneer by noon the day before. A second note says Goodland and Hepp hold their last big Market Day sale of the season on Saturday March 17 with later advertising in the Times.
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Grodland & Mepp
Gracelinger
Goodland & Hepp
The
Times
Reeves Keator Market Day Sale Advertised
The Reeves and Keator market day sale for March 10 is advertised in this week’s Times. Sixty nine head of five stock listed include 9 horses and mules, 30 cattle and 30 hogs with more to come. Clerks from both banks will officiate and usual terms apply. Osher of Wallingford held a large sale last week with four milch cows at 402 dollars and sixty Hampshire gifts at 30 dollars each. total receipts reached 4500 dollars as he moves to Walling.
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Reeves & Keator
L. i Osher
Osher
Wallingford
Hampshire
Walling
Terri
Baste Yung
Igh School
Pereil Baies von Nade
Johnsut Ane
Af Tuiow
We Agen Lesn
Craettinger
Reeves Names Baby John C Reeves After Timex Note
Ben Reeves showed good judgment in naming his newborn son John C Reeves. At Wallingford Auctioneer M C Grodlund reported a strong sale on Monday with partner T R Hepp. Top cow brought $90 and horses up to $140, total receipts near $3 000.
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Ben Reeves
Timex
Ben I
Reeves
Mr. Reeves
John C. Reeves
Wallingford
M. C. Grodlund
Waillingford
T. R. Hepp
Graettinger Fuel Shortage Spurs City Relief Effort
Graettinger faces acute coal shortages with many residents and businesses without fuel for a week. Officials secured fifteen tons of coal from Emmetaburg to heat the High School as mayor seeks shipments delayed since January. Dr. Mession and Supt. Allen coordinate a temporary coal delivery amid improving weather and a nearby basketball game.
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Grachtinger
Emmetaburg
Graettinger
P. J. Mession
Allen
Rock Island
Graettinger Team Heads to Spirit Lake Tournament
Graettinger High School basketball, led by Coach White, leaves Friday morning for Spirit Lake to join the annual tournament with West Bend also competing. Ruthven stays home for a Sheldon tournament. Spirit Lake is favored to win the rhyme tournament as play starts Sunday afternoon and runs through Saturday night.
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Graettinger High School
White
Spirit Lake
West Bend
Aso
Ruthven
Sheldon
Sunday School Institute At Graettinger Iowa 1943
The Palo Alto County Sunday School Institute tours will be held at the M E Church in Graettinger Iowa on March 9 1943 inviting district Sunday schools. Morning session 10 40 devotions opening words county president address church school in action state worker. Afternoon session 1 30 devotion presentation of the standard local workers discussion led by state worker children's division work division superintendent address the community program of religious education state worker. Evening session 7 30 devotions address the present day task of the church school state worker.
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M. EL
Hnrel
Palo Alto
Children’s Division
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