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Graettinger Times in Graettinger, Iowa

10 Mar 1932

Page 12

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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1932

Page

12

Local News Notes from Graettinger and Area

J Mahan in Tammersbury and many prospective tenants unable to secure farms. Market day planned in Graettinger on Saturday March 12. Miss Verne Grodlund and others mentioned. James Hansen travels to Minnesota for sister’s illness. Auction sales held in Batherville and nearby farms. Numerous local residents attend basketball tournaments and funerals. Miss Pearl Jensen returns from Fairmont and comments on its school. A seven pound five ounces baby born to Bert and Mrs Oskvig. McMuhlen moved into Jorgensen residence. Weather and foreclosures noted. several residents visit relatives in Ruthven and Mallard.

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J. Mahan Tammersbury Qrachtinger Verne Grodlund Bas Hee James Hansen Ranedalph Minnesota Mya Hans Anderson M. C. Grodan Wan Batherville Southwast Gradlinger Mee Nally Mmemetsbury Farl Brown Place Myx Julius Skowaml Wo Nun Graethinger Olene Jacobson Jc, Lewison George Minek Bert Montgomery Wilbur Price Craets Tinger Graettinger Dana Ruthven CG. B Emmetsbury Curlew Jeannette Maly Sullivan Vivian Thomas Eleanor Dunn Vivian Norris Loretta Swift Estherville Bert Oskvig Mallard Jorgensen Walden Carl Elsenbast Dorothy Hayes Marmetsburg John H. Hinkie Hartley Bacheslaw Shaver Marion Ivelyn Jones Democrat Emmatsburg To. Conway Grachtinger J. P. Conway T. J. Conway Bernard Clarence Doerning Anna McMahon Emmetsburg J. J. Conway Joe Doyle Polk County George McMahon Mary Jane Tara Town Nellie Millea Fort Dodge
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Graettinger Defeats Ocheyedan In State Meet

Graettinger upset Ocheyedan to claim a state meet victory as Spirit Lake built a half time lead before reserves stepped in. Spirit Lake lost the second half but still captured the Class A crown by beating Spencer 20 to 14. Arnold Park topped Dolliver 18 to 14 for Class B honors with Ruthven shining in the division. Receipts exceeded $1,000 as Estherville praised the tournament and officials.

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Graettinger Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Reserve Spencer Indians Gracttinger Milford Estherville Armstrony Arnold Park Dolliver Ruthven Halfa Okoboji Olson Estherville Daily News Grasttinger
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Postmaster Urges Snow Clearance for Mail Delivery

Rural mail carriers face delays as many patrons fail to clear snow from box approaches and keep boxes properly positioned. Carriers may refuse mail to those not maintaining access. Patrons should keep approaches clear and boxes raised and aligned for vehicle reach. roads must stay passable. Raleigh Post Office message urges cooperation.

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Social Items From Missionary and Embroidery Club Gatherings

The Catholic Missionary Society meets at Mrs. H. A. Vlaenbast home next Tuesday with a cordial invitation. Embroidery Club enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon meeting hosted by Miss Clara J. Sus. refreshments followed. Jeanette Helvig entertained in honor of Arnold Thompson on Wednesday night with games and a midnight luncheon. Bridge and Country Club hosted by C. Norvis and Bert Montgomery featured five bridge tables, high and low scores, and midnight refreshments. Rev and Mrs. Fremont Faul entertained visiting pastors at the Graettinger sub district meeting at the Methodist Parsonage with plans for spring rallies, music committees, and a training school for Daily Vacation Bible Schools. attendees included district leaders and several pastors from Estherville, Dolliver, Swea City, and Armstrong. Mrs. Faul served lunch.

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Clara J. Sus Embroidery Club Arnold Thompson Jeanette Helvig Bridge & Country Club Fremont Faul Graettinger Algona Maul Faul Lease W. A. Winterstein Estherville M. L. Carver Dolliver B. L. Weaver
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Recalls Fire Experi ences Of Early Days In Graettinger

Local firefighters, old and new, share stories of fires in Graettinger. P J Paulsen recalled a 1899 blaze in his furniture store where a mattress fire breached a partition as water from wells was pumped by hand. A kerosene lamp in his hand drew a water soaked spark, adding to the frightful scene.

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P. J. Paulsen Robbins Avenue Mr. Paulsen
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Fire Alarm and Milk Safety Warnings Issued

Graettinger firefighters quickly handled a stove pipe fire in a low one story building. E 8 George on the roof passed water to the stove pipe while Paulsen handed a pail. Separately Dr D C Steelsmith urged pasteurization as raw milk risks typhoid and other diseases, citing 1931 Iowa outbreaks and shared dangers from dirty utensils and contaminated water.

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Graettinger George Mr. Paulsen Mr. George D.C
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Thompson Thompson Grocery Iowa P.S Texas Red Meat Department Ib. Sc Hamburger Swift Weiners Ocheyedan C. A. Jensen General Merchandise Osher
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