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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
1
Readers report extreme winter misery as bitterly cold winds and subzero mornings persist in northwest Iowa. Snow flurries and icy roads slow travel while temperatures plunge below zero, delaying thaw and keeping residents indoors.
The Daily News Sports Writer and coaches honor local players from Groetlinger High School with Class A Second Team picks Including Sullivan and Carrier from Spirit Lake and Simington from Spencer along with other regional stars.
Edward Sullivan of Gracttinger High School earned a forward spot on the second Class A all tourney team at Estherville. Coaches and Walter Hanson selected the squads after Saturday’s games, noting Spirit Lake and Spencer stars dominated Class A selections and Extherville failed to place.
Gravttinger prepares for a large annual market day sale on March 12 held by Grodlund & Reeves. Property listings are expected to be substantial, with weather predicting a strong turnout. Sellers are advised to list with Grodlund & Reeves or with The First National Bank of Graetthi ger.
A piano and solo tryout at the High School assembly selected representatives for coming contests. Winners include piano Hope Christensen with Bussle of Spring, soprano Vivian Norris with Morning and A Maid Sings Light and A Maid Sings Low, Beulah Nanamaker with Sylvia andSorter Miss You, tenor Lawrence Janaen with Scenes That Are Brightest and Gray Days, baritone Vance Hernwell with Mighty Juke Roses and Swilin Through.
A. C. Christensen assumed charge of the Sinclair station on the state road in the west part of Grachtinger. M. I. Helvig, who operated it through winter, leaves the property to Christensen as he and Mrs Helvig plan to move back to Plover. The Christiansens have moved to the J. P. Christiansen residence near the M. E. church. Christensen is well known in the area after many years of residence.
Don’t forget to order tax receipts through the First National Bank of Graettinger if you wish to pay your taxes there. Bank officials will order taxes only for those who request them. Last spring the usual quota was ordered and some taxpayers chose to pay one per cent a month, causing confusion as receipts cannot be refined once ordered. If you want the bank to order your tax receipts, state your wishes.
In Graettingar harness prices drop to their lowest in thirty years. Baumgartner, who bought a large stock at a special cash price last summer, now offers the same harnesses at substantial discounts to local customers. Ads in this week’s Times quote numerous prices, underscoring the drop from rival lists as high as nine dollars more.
Graettinger High School basketball defeated Ocheyedan 28 to 24 in the Class A sectional first round at Jisterville on Friday morning. Graettinger led 14 to 11 at halftime before Ocheyedan narrowed the gap in the second half. Taskers, Jones, Carney and Sullivan helped secure the lead late as Graettinger reached the semifinals, where Spirit Lake edged them after a strong comeback.
Graetinger Commercial Club schedules Monday night gathering to discuss President Hever's national appeal for restoring confidence as part of a reconstruction program. Topic set for a round table on cooperation with county state and national agencies, with no debate. Attendance urged.
Wallingford will host its annual market day on Saturday March 19 with a noon dinner served by the ladies aid society. The sale begins after noon, with substantial livestock and machinery already cataloged. Gradland Reeves serve as auctioneers and Farmers Savings Bank is listed as lender.
Closing day of meetings urges unity to kindle fervor in hearts. Quote from Isaiah laments cold faith, citing James on effectual fervent prayer. Reader urged to open Bible, attend Sunday at 2 p.m., and join in solemn assembly led by Rav M. Mandsager.
L T Lewison reports a February furniture sale that ended last Saturday was fairly good but not as strong as two years ago. Henderson Furniture Co. carries an exceptionally large stock of goods.
W T Branagan of Emmetsburg announces Democratic nomination bid for congress in the Eighth District. A World War veteran and Marquette graduate, he has spent 12 years as partner on the Emmetsburg Democrat. He is 46, married with two sons, and heir to 47 years as publisher of the Democrat. The elder Branagan has led the paper in a largely Republican district and previously served on the State Central Democratic Committee.
A joint meeting of Lost Island and Highland Farm Bureaus is set for Monday evening at Merton Thompson School starting 4 15. Martin Simonsen will read the community singing, with talks by 8 F Schroeder of Emmetaburg and Roy Pullen of Spencer. The Lost Island quartet, Ed Bowles on banjo, and string band selections will close. Publicity Chairman invites all to attend.
Delegates were selected at Walnut township caucus presided by A. D. Johnson. The county convention meets in Emmetsburg on March 12 at 11 a.m. Nominees listed include Mrs. A J Johnson and Clara J Suse with several others. Alternates named include Mrs. GC A Jonson Alfred Simonson and J M Resh. Mrs. P J Paulson of Graettinger will also attend as a delegate.
The school election will be held next Monday at City Hall. Candidates D T McCarty and Joe Am dant vie for director to fill two vacancies. Terms for Menara D E Mee Carty and A H Henningsen end this month. Henningsen not seeking re election. Dr M J Reidy runs for treasurer. his term expires this year after long service. Polls open 1 pm and close at 8 pm.
Notice to qualified electors that a caucus will be held in City Hall on Friday evening March 11 1982 to nominate candidates for offices in the forthcoming election. The meeting will be called to order at eight o clock p m by order of Committee.
A blaze at the Allsup residence east of the Catholic parochial house was reported Tuesday at 10 30 am. Fire Chief Henningsen and Assistant Chief Prick led a rapid response with the new Grachtinger fire truck, purchased from Sac City last summer. The fire started in a ceiling dawn stairs room due to a stove pipe too close to the ceiling, with part of the ceiling in flames upon arrival. the home is owned by Peter Swift and recently vacated by the Maarstad family.
Mrs S J Hurd, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jd Michael of Emmetsburg, died in a sanitarium at Rosehill California on Tuesday March 1. She leaves her husband nine children and one grandchild, with her parents three sisters and three brothers mourning the loss. Her remains rest in Rosehill cemetery. Her death is mourned by relatives in East Lake Minnesota Rhinelander Wisconsin Estherville area and Grachtinger.
Rev Father Kelly left for Rochester Minnesota Monday to consult Mayo specialists. His health has been very poor for months with a stomach ailment and little food intake for over a month. Locals hope condition is not serious and he will regain strength soon. Casper Nelson for Treasurer
Tuesday evening a blaze gutted the second floor of the J P Wagner building in Graettinger. Bert Anderson Produce Co suffered heavy stock loss from water and smoke. Emmetsburg Fire Department arrived with a new truck at 10 40 helping extinguish flames that spread rapidly through the roof aided by a cold north wind.
At 12 20 Tuesday noon the Graettinger fire company answered a call from the O L Thoreson farm home eight miles southwest of Graettinger The blaze started on the roof from sparks and was extinguished before spreading further Olaf Johnson and Mrs Thoreson acted quickly carrying water from a second floor to the roof and the flames were knocked down despite bitter cold wind Johnson suffered from the cold but remained at his post. fire chief Henningsen and assistant chief Frick went ahead in a car.
Graettinger High now boasts two state champions, with Bernard Doerning winning the state wrestling title and Marian George securing the top state honor in academics. A past event notes Miss George’s algebra crown, while a recent auction by Tom L. Hampson drew solid turnout despite poor roads and new residents Mr and Mrs Hanipaan moving into the Bergum home on East Ride.
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