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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
3
Fragments discuss post office mail matter, Graettinger, and a critique of public officials. The text contrasts high value of honesty with corruption, accusing officials of looting funds and bribery while urging accountability and ethical conduct in government finance.
A self-formed Civic Group in Cool County Illinois plans a $60000 investigation of the November 1932 election after uncovering fraud at 128 of 474 precincts in five city wards. Dems and Reps were reportedly equally guilty as the group urges public trust and honesty in public affairs.
Elmer Murphy moves from this place to purchase a variety store in Manson. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M L Murphy of this Joentity. For several years he served as a special salesman for the Register and Tribune at Knoxville. Graettinger friends extend best wishes to the Murphys on their new venture.
The annual P. T. A. debate will be held Tuesday March 20 with musical numbers and gymnastic stunts. More particulars appear in next week's Times.
Several social items note Embroidery Club events at members homes with large attendance and pleasant afternoons. Dainty refreshments accompanied gatherings hosted by Clara J. Suss and others, while St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid schedules a March meeting at the church parlors. A Gracttinger Men’s Bridge Club party at the Waverly hotel yielded high score for I R Martin as guests enjoyed refreshments and camaraderie.
The Times reports Graettinger Nursery owner E. 8. George will be among the busiest in town as printing completes on new spring catalogs. The proprietor expects strong demand and notes Times are better than last year with many residents favoring home grown nursery stock.
The Corn Hog Committee thanks the city of Grachtinger and the Opera House Co for use of their halls for the Corn Hog meetings. Times Want Ads always bring results.
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