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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1928
Page
1
Graettinger business men plan a Get Acquainted Week from March 24 to 31 to welcome spring. Stores will offer special bargains, home service, and top poultry and grain prices. A free moving picture at Hawkeye theatre is set for March 28. shops stay open Wednesday evenings afterward.
Estherville signals it will celebrate Labor Day with fervor sparking a long running clash with Graettinger. The old-time rivalry remains a central feature each year as Graettinger vows continued business at the familiar site despite pressure.
Emmetsburg won election day with the franchise for a new light company carried by nearly eight to one. About 1,300 votes were cast in the warmest election in town history as workers in the field ensured taxi service ran perfectly. The decision enables a new plant, lines and street lighting equipment, with two plants planned for continuous service in the county.
Mrs Reeves mourns death of her brother a young man 28 who was to be married. He died in Montana after complications from an appendectomy. Remains shipped to Guthrie Center for burial as friends extend sympathy.
In last week s Times report about the second city caucus there was sentiment for a sewerage system but readers note no such plan was discussed. Attendees oppose public improvements raising taxes and any sewer scheme would require a taxpayer vote. City election is next Monday with polls 8 am to 7 pm in Woodman hall basement.
A list shows Citizens and Republican candidates for mayor councilmen and other posts. The town mourns the loss of an eight month old twin girl of Mr and Mrs Albert Christiansen with funeral services led by Rev M Mand Sager at the Lutheran church. Mrs Lottie Hendricks traveled to Emmetsburg Friday. Dr W H Lease, district superintendent of the Algona district Northwest Iowa conference, is speaking all week at the Methodist church with multiple talks planned through the week including a Sunday night event.
The notice lists topics to be announced daily with talks at two o'clock each afternoon and seven thirty each evening. Mise Hattle Johnston leads singing and children's work. The children meet at four each afternoon, with Miles Johnston as soloist. The hag has wise experience and is worth hearing.
L. E. Conway of Vernon, brother of J. P. Conway and Mrs. Frank King, died this morning after long illness. Funeral set for Saturday at nine at the Catholic church in Graettinger with interment in St. John's Cemetery, Emmetaburg. Obituary to follow next week.
Walter Henderson repurchased the Ruthven bakery after earlier selling it to a Californian agent. He and Mrs. Henderson return to Iowa, reuniting with friends in Graettinger and resuming residence in this county. Mr. Larsen advances his mayoral bid by upgrading his northwest home with oak floors and a new addition, reflecting his growing prosperity.
Notice to residents of Walnut Township Palo Alto Iowa asks if the board may authorize building and equipping a new schoolhouse in district No 2. Meeting at Center Schoolhouse District No 4 on Saturday April 7 1928 by order of Committee. Cemetery meeting in Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery association March 27 at church chapel with oyster supper at 7 30. All members urged to attend.
Saturday night program at the Hawkeye theatre features the comedy picture Honest and Truly. The show titled Hero On Horseback promises a good evening with entertaining film action and light humor for local patronage.
Frank Brown and Chas Higgins visited Eimmeta burg Tuesday while Quaker Oats reports coal on track. Leslie Patten came from Mankato to see friends. Bert Carmon and Et matsuburg visitors at Art McCleland’s home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Martin Whitney from Estherville visited Saturday. Higgins home hosts with Carrall county relatives Sunday. GG Larson and son Pete of Hope North Dakota review real estate in Osgood. Lyle Fredrick of Cylinder stopped by Monday afternoon. Ed Herke installed a new brooder. TR and John Ayers visited county seat Monday. Carl Higgins works at the elevator. John Atlen and son of Kimmersburg drill a wall on the Brown farm. Harry Fink of Gyraattinger installed four telephones for Chas Higgins Thursday. Cornelius Nolen of Ruthven checked farm interests Friday. Mrs Laura Manracco left for Winston Missouri after visiting the Melvin Smiths. Chas Sopher and Pete Larson called Saturday. Mrs Chas Higgins left for Coon Rapids Thursday for her mother’s illness accompanied by Mrs Claude Hawel of Graettinger.
The community is invited to a free movie next Wednesday evening at the Hawkeye venue. Local merchants will keep shops open later to echo Saturday hours, and the event is part of Meet Acquainted Week to serve the trading area with enhanced service. The article notes First National Bank deposits near $200 000 with undivided profits around $5 000 and mentions a recent bank exam.
Representative Patterson spoke Tuesday evening at Graettinger in the opera house with a PTA program at the high school. The crowd divided as debate followed his talk on current political topics including the $100,000,000 road bond issue, which drew little local sentiment. Patterson is a candidate for state senator from the district.
A Nichtern family reunion gathered at the 3. H. Nichtern home outside St James Minnesota last Sunday. Attendees included Harvey Nichtern and Graettinger relatives Horace Nichtern W Presley and families. Mabel Nichtern recently returned from Sidney Montana for a two week vacation. Arthur Uhiie of Windom Minnesota and Ralph Carnay of Ceylon Minnesota were present. It was Nichtern's birthday.
Evening service at 7 30 with Sunday school at 10 00 includes sermons on happiness in Jesus and Bible study. Confirmands meet Saturday at 2. junior choir practice Saturday morning. Lutheran League song service and prayer 7 30 to 8 00 with readings and hymn, topic discussion and Bible study on Revelation, closing hymn.
Charley Jensen finishes remodeling the second floor of his hardware store creating a bright roomy display room with an internal stair and a freight elevator. The addition, plus the existing warehouse, makes his Northwest lows hardware store one of the area’s best equipped. He invites the community to visit during Get Acquainted Week in Graettinger.
The Times explains a crowded issue with advertising and rushed news columns due to extra help limits. It invites readers to participate in a Get Acquainted Week, promises next week's issue will cover Graettinger activities, and notes extra copies will be printed for new residents in the trading territory.
The notice announces co operating business men with ads on pages three four five and eight of this issue. It requests readers to read the advertisements and mentions a joint movement signed by Graettinger business places on pages four and five of this week’s Times.
Scores of residents attended the Emmeteburg performance of The Rosary over Saturday and Sunday. The home talent cast showed remarkable ability and earned high compliments. The production drew four packed houses across the two days, marking an event of exceptional interest.
Graettinger Creamery issued February checks over $100 to eighteen patrons totaling 8075.53 with names including Wm Boecker Henry Lammers Pierson Spies Osdar Craven and others. Sutterfat price given. January February output 37217 pounds versus 29223 prior year. Lost Island Creamery February checks over $100 issued to multiple patrons led by Franz Swanson and Chris Christensen. totals shown for each recipient. state representative candidate Dwight G. McCarty announces Republican bid in Palo Alto county.
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