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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1932

Page

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Bert Montgomery In Race For County Sheriff

Bert Montgomery of Gructtinger seeks the Democratic nomination for Palo Alto County sheriff in the June primaries. A local, lifelong resident with WWI army service, he is known as a dependable, trustworthy candidate with a solid reputation.

Bert Montgomery Gructtinger Palo Alto Montgomery Grachtinger Man‘hood Tre U. S. Army Peoria Illinois Iowa Minnesota Alana Iona

E. J. Mitchell Named Delegate To State Convention

The Palo Alto democratic convention selected eleven delegates for the state meeting in Davenport on March 29. Delegates will be uninstructed but favored L. W. Housel for governor and W. T. Branagan for congress. P. H. Denton’s legislative record was praised and R. F. Mitchell’s reelection to the state central committee was urged. Delegates included I. J. Mitchell, P. A. Donan, and W. T. Branagan.

Palo Alto Emmetsburg Davenport L. W. Housel Humbolt W. T. Branagan Emmetaburg Iowa P. H. Denton R. F. Mitchell Fort Dodge I. J. Mitchell Grachtinger P. A. Donan

Graettinger falls to Algona in Spencer tournament

Graettinger 30 Algona 48 in Spencer tourney. Algona led by lateFourth quarter surge. Graettinger showed strong floor work but lower shooting percentage. Second half 20 to 8 favored Algona. other tourney results: Sheldon over Emmetsburg, Estherville Junior College 89 to 41 over Plover.

Coell Jones D' Baskets Bennett Thoreson

Gratering Market Report March 24 1932 Grain and Egg Prices

Graettinger market report lists corn at 22 cents per bushel oats around 18 cents per bushel No 2 eggs trade price about 10 cents per dozen heavy hens over 4 pounds 10 cents leghorn hens old roosters and state brand Butler prices noted

Graettinger Butler

Editor Seth Cairy of Whittemore Champion Dies Near Clear Lake

Reported this afternoon that Seth Cairy editor of the Whittemore Champion was killed near Clear Lake after leaving Whittemore at noon. Details are unclear, with confusion over another Milwaukee crossing accident.

Seth Cairy Whittemore Branagan Limmeraburg Whittemore Champion Clear Lake Cairy Milwaukee

Darrell Huntley and Delma Lowe Wed in Motherville

Darrell Huntley son of Lon Huntley and Delma Lowe daughter of Charles Inowe were married at the Presbyterian parsonage in Motherville on Saturday March 19 at one o clock. Rev Bailey officiated. Witnesses were Claude Howell and his wife of Maple Hill. The couple will farm and live nearby. Both families have long residence in Wallingford and High Lake township. The Time congratulates them and wishes happiness.

Darrell Huntley Lon Huntley Wellingford Delma Lowe Charles Inowe Mason City Motherville Bailey Presbyterian Church Claude Howell Maple Hill Huntley Wallingford Lowe High Lake Township

Republican State Convention Chooses Hoover Delegates

Des Moines Republicans at the state convention selected 26 delegates and alternates to back President Hoover at the national GOP gathering. They urged a program of limited government, farm relief, tariff change for reciprocal ag surplus exchange, and strong prohibition. Delegate P. J. Paulsen of Graettinger returned home reporting a large and successful convention.

Des Moines Hoover P. J. Paulsen Graettinger

Stroke News Touches Graettinger Community

Mrs. Hans Jensen suffered a slight stroke early this week and is recovering with friends in Graettinger hoping for a full recovery. Mrs. John Deninger of West Bend recently had a stroke with a brain blood clot and is in serious condition, sending sorrow among Graettinger area friends and family.

Hans Jensen Jensen Graettinger John Deninger Democrat West Bend Graetting

Baastor Plant Flower Sale at Osher's Department Store

The young people's class of the M. church will hold their annual Was tor Plant Sale on Saturday March 26 at Osher's Department Store. Tulips anemones hyacinths crocuses lilies and ferns will be on display. Proceeds go to World War relief.

M. &. Church Osher's Dep't Lal

Hindenburg Replies To Mrs Lippert Keepsake Letter

Mrs John Lippert of Estherville Iowa heard Von Hindenburg’s New Year address and sent thanks. A month later she received a personal letter from the German president, translated for the Times publisher, expressing warm regards and reciprocal thanks.

John Lippert Graettinger von Hindenburg Germany German Republic J. Ao Spica Times

Auction Sale Near Osgood on Tuesday

Auctioneers Grosland and Reeves announce a general sale at the Lammers Wood farm near Os good on Tuesday March 29. The offering includes 67 head of livestock sixty seven cattle many milking cows two work horses and 1800 bushels of No 100 seed oats. Will Bagan of Central Trust Bank acts as clerk with Grosland Reeves as auctioneers.

Osgood Lammers- Wood Grosland & Reeves Will_Bagan Central Trust & Savings Bank

Home Talent Play At Hawkeye Wednesday Night

A home talent production titled The Pathway Across The Hill by Lillian Mortlingy will be staged Wednesday night at the Hawkeye Theatre. A church group from the Methodist church, elected cast, tickets 15c for children, 26c for high school students, and 86c for adults. Beate reserved at Frick Drug Store from Monday noon. The three act comedy drama follows plain people in tragedy, pathos and humor as Robert Post from New York visits Ruth Conrad's home and encounters Samuel Crawford, a former bank worker tied to a fifty thousand dollar embezzlement. Continued on page eight.

Lillian Mortlingy Methodist Church Hawkeye Theatre Beate Frick Drug Store Wallingford Robert Post New York City Ruth Conrad Samuel Crawford Ruth’a Waller Father's Doll

Business Men Ready For Big Sale Saturday

Next Saturday March 26 is market day in Gruestinger. Property has been listed with auctioneers Gredland and Reeves. They request entries by noon of sale day. Sale at Graettinger sale varye. Local businessmen plan specials for Saturday.

Gruestinger Gredland & Reeves The Times Graettinger

Warmers Supply Co Spring Opening Draws Patrons

Saturday marks spring opening day at Warmers Supply Co with A J Johnson hosting longtime customers. Free coffee and doughnuts at noon accompany an on floor demonstration of the McCormick Deering hammer mill and a full line of new machines. Credit sale on any machine in stock promises a busy day.

Warmers Supply Co A. J. Johnson Johnson McCormick- Deering

Chorus Of 200 Voices At Fort Dodge Friday

A chorus of 200 voices directed by a Chicago instructor performed at Fort Dodge Friday. Graettinger High School participants included Vivian Norris Serene Myhre Ev­lith Gardner along with Messia Joe Grady and Lawrence Jensen. Attending were Mrs Ralph Coder Mr Coder Dale Noble and Mrs C Norris. The event followed a Thursday trip to Fort Dodge by the group.

Fort Dodge Mr. King Chicago Vivian Norris Serene Myhre Evlith Gardner Messia Joe Grady Lawrence Jensen Graettinger High School Ralph Coder

High School Concert Prepares for Sub-District Music Contests

High School music groups bound for Rather ville sub-district contests on April 1 and 2 will perform in a Monday evening concert at the High School auditorium. Twelve events include mixed chorus, girls and boys glee clubs, vocal groups, solos, piano, and band. Proceeds fund contest music costs. Adm 25 and 16 cents.

Ratherville Momby Alwaya Graettinger

Graettinger High School Basketball Ends Season Tuesday

Graettinger High School will host two decisive games on Tuesday night March 24 to end the 1982 basketball season. The Senior boys and girls, both state tournament champions, aim to finish strong against teams from the remaining grades in their final home appearance this season. The local gym is expected to be packed for these two concluding contests.

Delegate P. J. Paulsen heads to Des Moines for state convention

Palo Alto county delegate P. J. Paulsen leaves Monday evening to attend the Republican state convention in Des Moines. He is among the delegates representing Palo Alto County.

Des Moines P. J. Paulsen Mr. Paulsen Palo Alto County

Graettinger H S Basketball Tourney Crowns Seniors

Fourteen Graettinger High squads played last night with the Senior boys routing the Sophomores 19 to 11 in a famed rivalry game. The Senior girls beat the Junior girls for the high school title. A full tournament recap is promised next week.

Graettinger Leon Moraine Bar Carney the Times

Open Forum at City Hall Debates Balancing Shortage Taxes

Open Forum at City Hall on Tuesday April 5 presents a debate night sponsored by Graettinger Commercial Club. The discussion led by A H Henningsen E S George A V Bormann Ralph V Coder V L O Connor and others covers Different Methods of Balancing the Shortage Now Existing in the United States Treasury with a broad range of suggestions and views for goodwill and solution ideas.

Graettinger Commercial Club United States Treasury A. H. Henningsen E. S. George A. V. Bormann Ralph V. Coder V. L. O'Connor

Six Inches Of Snow Last Night Surprise Snowfall

Weather report notes six to seven inches of snow last night with eight inches on Sunday night. Snow plows maintenance trucks and shovels are deployed anticipating a heavy thaw and lingering moisture.

Greetlinger

Easter Flower Sale At Osher Department Graettinger

Members of the Young People Sunday School class of the M Ey church hold an annual plant and flower sale at the Osher Department store in Graettinger on Saturday March 26. Various plants and flowers will be offered.

Young Peoples M, Ey Church Osher Graettinger

Order Your Telephone Now for 1982 Directory

New telephone directories will be printed in coming days. If you plan to order a telephone, do so now so your home and number may appear in the 1982 directory.

Numirer

Latson Home Damaged By Fire Monday

Firemen were called to the R. J. Latson residence to battle a roof blaze on Monday evening. Flames erupted through the roof. the house lies outside the water district and chemical apparatus controlled the fire. The roof was ruined and a 4 by 4 foot ceiling section burned. The cause is unknown and losses run to several hundred dollars. insurance coverage of $500 fully covers the loss.

Grachtinger R. J. Latson Latson

Income Tax Debaters Victors At PTA Program

A PTA program at the high school featured a debate on state income tax versus sales tax for Iowa revenue. Defenders of the income tax won the judges’ vote over the sales tax side. The event included vocal and piano solos by three students and a standard PTA meeting beforehand.

Iowa A. V. Bormann Ralph Coder Th. T. Nage Fremont Faul O. R. Gardner A. H. Henningsen J. J. Sullivan Eleanor Dunn W. L. O'Connor Byrd Amdahl Arlene Marion Hatfield

Eight Inches Of Snow Falls Sunday Evening

Eight inches of snow fell by Monday morning after Sunday evening snowfall. Snow shovelers worked as large banks formed along Robbins Avenue. Main roads opened quickly though side streets remained poor. Wetter conditions raise prospects for a wet year.

Robbins Avenue

Gas Tax Auctioneer's Sale At Osgood

M Q Grodland, a Republican auctioneer, held a sale at Osgood on Tuesday. He walked to the town and back, noting economic repression and deciding to economize. He slept soundly that night as roads were poor and walking was the only feasible option.

M. Q. Grodland Osgood Gradland

Graettinger Fire Pickup Earns Praise From Homeowners

Mr and Mrs R J Larson thank Graettinger fire department for their motor fire truck and equipment which helped save their home during Monday night’s blaze. Insurance covers the loss, but the couple still has their house and belongings. Slushy conditions this afternoon turn to water as snow yields to melt.

R. J. Larson Graettinger

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