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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1934

Page

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City Election Set With Two Tickets In Graettinger

Voters will select a mayor five councilmen a treasurer and assessor next Monday at City Hall polls open from 8 a m to 8 p m Two tickets are in the field Citizens Ticket lists Mayor BE 8 George and five councilmen while Peoples Ticket names Mayor J M Resh and two councilmen The Graettinger State Bank will open March 24 with remodeling nearly finished The school board re elected D E McCarty president and McMullen remains superintendent after a salary raise.

Grachtingers Bia Mito Thay’ Ara George Henry Westergord Clarence Clammensen Charles Harrington Henry DeLawyer J.’M. Resh Mike Weinholzer Thomas Allen Rash Graettinger State Bank Howver D.E. McCarty D. E. McCarty George Frick Martin ‘Myhte McMullen Grachtinger

Tom Craven Injures Hand In Bread Mixer

Tom Craven injured his left hand Saturday while operating a bread mixer at the bakery. His index finger was broken and his hand badly cut in two places, sidelining him as he works toward recovery.

Tom Craven Grachtinger Mr. Craven Tom

Notice to depositors and claimants against First National

Filing period announced for depositors and claimants against First National. Creditor notices urge submission of claims during the month, with authorities directing prompt action to preserve rights and settle accounts. Specific details and deadlines follow in official postings.

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One Act Play to Be Presented Friday Evening

The people of Graedtinger and surrounding territory are invited to a Friday evening performance of the one act play Keeping Kitty's Dates at the High School Auditorium starting at eight. Cast includes Kitty Brooks Jule Duffy Evelyn Arlene Grodland Mina Blaine Swift Fio Ruth Raleigh Stanley Dupuy Gaye Fink Mr Rowlands Donald Bartleman Mr Fleming Joe Grady Maid Mildred Wikert. Miss Sands and Mr Nelson will present music pupils competing in the sub district contest at Rolfe before the play, plus stunts by high school girls. Admission is 10c.

Graedtinger Kitty High School Kitty Brooks Jule Duffy Evelyn Arlene Grodland Mina Blaine Swift Fio Ruth Raleigh Stanley Dupuy Gaye Fink Mr. Rowlands Donald Bartleman Mr. Fleming Joe Grady Maid Mildred Wikert Miss Sands P Nelson Rolfe

Easter Plant Sale At Osher Department Store

The Young People Sunday School class will hold its annual plant and flower sale on Saturday March 31 at Osher Department Store in Waster Aslies. Tulips jonquils cyclamen ferns begonias and other potted plants will be on sale. Order Easter lilies in advance by phone if possible.

Young Peoples Elasa Osher Waster Aslies

Graettinger High Team Attends State Basketball Tourney

Supt McMullen and Coach Arney lead Graettinger high school basketball squad Edward Sullivan Joe Grady Leon Morraine Lawrence Jensen and Charles Thorson to Cedar Falls for the state tournament. Curlew and Verna Graettinger partisans join in. fans cheer Roosevelt Waterloo and Sioux City as George team entertains.

Supt. McMullen Arney Edward Sullivan Joe Grady Leon Morraine Lawrence Jensen Charles Thorson Cedar Malle Conch Merle Grodind Curlew Miss Verna Graettinger Cedar Walls Des Moines Burlington Sioux City George Roosevelt High Waterloo Urey Gradlinger

Three Moss Roses Presented by Curlew Junior Class

The Curlew high school Junior Class will present the play Three Moss Roses Friday evening. The class is busy with preparations for this important school event and expects a large attendance. A number from Graaltinger will likely attend the close play.

Curlew High School Graaltinger

Interesting Letter From Mrs Gammon

Mrs J H Gammon writes from San Marino Caill March 18 1084 to J J Sullivan recounting a town picnic attendance a California earthquake update warm weather crops rainfall and a milk and gasoline price war. She notes her father Gammon near ninety two walking three miles weekly and expresses well wishes for a rapid recovery and business return.

U. S Cheyenne Idaho California Union Graettinger Main Street Union Pacific Father Gammon J. H. Gammon

Ethel Smith Weds Fred Eckley at Ruthven

Ethel Smith and Fred Eckley were married in a single ring ceremony at Ruthven on March 12 with Rev. B L Weaver officiating. Maid of honor was Eleanor Hickley, best man Harold Smith. wedding music by Mrs. Gilbert Olson and others. Dinner followed at the James Smith home for immediate family and friends.

Fred Eckley W. C. Eckley Lake Center Migs Thel Smith James Smith Oat Island Mathodiat Aarch Ruthven B. L. Weaver Eleanor Hickley Harold Smith A. L. Bragg Gilbert. Olson John Hayisen Verlo Goff Joo. Jackson Dings

Funeral Of Mrs Project Christensen Held Friday

Funeral details for Mrs. L. C. Christensen recounts Pasadena death on March 3 1984. Service at Graetlinger Lutheran church followed by burial beside late husband. Pallbearers listed. Daughter Mrs. Petersen and grandson Einer Petersen traveled from Stadttinger. Cecilia Larsen born 1846 in Denmark aged 88. continuation noted on page four.

L. C. Christensen Pasdena California Graetlinger Louis Christensen St. Paul's Lutheran Church James FP Christensen South Walnut Township Ly Paulsen Gloria Jacobsen James Hanatn M. Andersen Larsen Charley Jensen John Paulsen J. P. Duhn the Times Peter Petersen Stadttinger Pasadena Grachtinger Einer Petersen Cecilia Larsen Sulsted Mill Vendsyssel Denmark

Interesting Debate Held Tuesday Nite at Igly School

The annual P. T. A. debate at the Igly School auditorium Tuesday evening focused on whether present school education is sufficient citizenship. The affirmative team A H Henningsen Rev Arthur Bottom and Dr Th T Nane faced O I Gardner D Hi Raleigh and Harry Keller with Nane absent and Bottom doubling for the affirmative. Judges ruled for the affirmative. the program featured musical numbers by Mary Jo Carter group of songs Miss Sands third grade pupils Willis Noble and Elwood Nanamaker a soprano Elaine Swift alto Ruth Amdahl.

Iigly A. H. Henningsen Arthur Bottom Th. T. Nane O. I. Gardner D. Hi. Raleigh Harry Keller Noliant Mary Jo Carter Miss Sands Willis Noble Elwood Nanamaker Elaine Swift Ruth Amdahl

Death Claims Mrs McDonald At Graettinger

Mrs John McDonald aged 8y died this morning after a period of serious illness caused by diabetes. Survived by husband several grown sons and daughters and grandchildren. Funeral in the Catholic church at Graettinger Saturday at 6:00 am with interment in Nevada Iowa to follow.

John McDonald Graettinger Nevada Iowa

Get-Acquainted Day Events At Local High School

The big annual Get-acquainted Day at the local high school features events for seventh through eighth graders, an evening one act play Keeping Kitty's Dates with a small admission, proceeds to the PTA, and coach Miss Vivian Kelly. Ruth Amdght earns honorable mention in Current Science competition with weekly prize system for best answers. Sectionals and school contests cover music, typing, and class tournaments with winners listed. Easter vacation and upcoming performances including Elmer and Grandma Pulla the String noted.

Kitty Vivian Kelly Ruth Amdght United States Wees

Abe Meredith Laid To Rest In St. Paul

Abe Meredith died March 14 1934 in St Paul Minnesota after a long illness of cancer. He was 57. Funeral services were held, interment in St Paul. Survived by wife two sons and a son from a previous marriage, mother Mrs Ben Meredith and three sisters and two brothers.

Inetweek Abe Meredith St. Paul St. ‘Paul Jennie Menning Gradiinger Billa Nelson Ben Meredith Estherville Ida Fox Jennie Fleming Graettinger Ella Nelson Fred Meredith Pierre South Dakota Wm. Meredith Des Moines Mr. Meredith

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