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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1931

Page

6

Betty Lou Op eras at Graettinger High School

Graettinger High School staged the operetta Betty Lou under Miss Noble. Loretta Swift as Betty Lou and Serene Myhre as Mrs Pendleton led an ensemble cast through romance, a masquerade, and a cabinet deed that restores the Pendleton family’s fortunes. The production featured strong solos, choruses, and a dynamic dancing corps.

Graettinger High School Betty Lou Peart Noble Anthony Pendleton Ieéas Serene “Myhre Tony Pendleton Clayton Roseboro Robert Sherwood Kurt Bples Sherwood Toming Pendleton Loretta ‘Swift Lane Everett Thorson Dynemg Corps Sun Loretta Swift Serene Myhro Lola Pendleton Marian George Bee Vivian Norris Bob Merna Grotland Jack Elmer Peterson Joe Joseph Grady Kurt Spies Worthington Brooks Cecil Jane Annie Filith Gainer Mr. Lane Everett Thoreisoné Lille Jacobsen Kathryn McCarty Martie Bonstead Alyss Thoreson Helen Reidy Francia Weir Atte Reeves Evalyn Jones Marion Hatfield Burton Garber Kermit Reeves Clarence Johnson Dancing ‘Corps Evelyn Elsenbast Arlene Grod‘land Gladys Elsenbast Elaine Swift

Hawkeye Theatre 10c Tickets Offered for $1 Purchases

Local merchants promise 10 cent tickets redeemable on any admission to the Hawkeye Theatre with each cash purchase of a dollar or more on Wednesdays. Participating businesses include C. A. Jenson, Charley Jenson, Baumgartner's, Farmers Supply Co., Osher's Department Store, Thompson's Grocery, Henderson Furniture Co, Frick Drugstore, Schurmann Grocery, White Service Station, and Erickson Hardware Store.

Hawkeye Theatre C. A. Jenson Charley Jenson Baumgartner’s Farmers Supply Co Osher's Department Store Thompson's Grocery Henderson Furniture Co Frick Drugstore Schurmann Grocery and White Service Station Erickson Hardware Store

Sound Equipment Installed At Hawkeye Theater

Sound equipment arrives at Hawkeye with H J Mead of Aurora Illinois installing this week. First show Scotland Yars aims for Saturday night as the venue remains under local management, with Mead experienced in talkies and the Hawkeye acoustically corrected. Kermit Reeves wrestles in AAU meet at Cherokee, matching strong opponents and earning praise for his five minute bout against Streever. Reeves, coached by Dunmire, stayed competitive with state champion Streever, highlighting his growing reputation in wrestling circles.

H. J. Mead Aurora Mhinvis Hawkeye Ilinois Mead Terris Scotland Grachtinger Mr. Meu Kermit Reeves Dunmire Grachtiiiger Cherokee Dubuque Streever Clarion Kermit Streeger

Stevenson resigns as Graettinger superintendent. board reelects and resigns

At Graettinger board meeting Monday evening C. W. Stevenson was re elected head of the Graettinger schools for the coming year at a salary of 2450 dollars, but he did not accept the position and tendered his resignation. Stevenson has led the school for five years and the high school stands with northwest Iowa’s top districts. Easter dance to be held April 6 at Woodman hall with Leonard Merklin's Melody Masters. St Patrick’s dance drew a packed hall and another large crowd is expected.

G. W. Stevenson C. W. Stevenson Graettinger Stevenson Northwest Iowa Leonard Merklin Melody Masters Woodman Hall Graat~ Tingor St. Patrick's Day Ance Hie Daster

Dyncos Leonard Merklin’s Meloiy Masters Dance Schedule

The Meloiy Masters have booked dances at marae K and hall Wednes day Real tipris t Terzii Thursday evening April 3 at Woodman hath Graettinger Monisy evening Ape This. A new orchestra is meeting with marked success and will be kept very busy.

Saveral Dyncos Leonard Merklin Marae K Tiprist Terzii Apil Graettinger

Three Marriages Of Interest To Local People

Reports from Graettinger Estherville and Lost Island township detail three marriages. Hansen-Jeghim unite in Myther ville with plans to reside here. Lande-Hampson wed at Miamete burg with praise for both families. Jacobsen-Furbotten couple marry in Bergen and plan to settle on a Graettinger area farm. The item notes community welcome and well wishes. Also brief on recent moisture in the region and new births.

Hansen Jeghum Rasmus Hansen Thin City Mixa Alice Jeghim Estherville Mytherville GrachtInger Graettinger the Times Mrs. Hansen Lande Hampson Joseph Lande Wirs Torrl Mish Juin Hampson Lost Island Township Miameteburg Thompson Terril High School Popwar Amon Lost Island Jacobsen Furbotten Raste Jacobsen Misa Alleta Furbotten Bergen Norway Jacobson Times Joe Lande Julia Hampson M. C. Thompson Emmetsburg Joe Estherville Junior College Iva Algers Miss Hess Mildred Mitler Altweg Anna Rierson Miss McNew Joe Peterson Verne Ruthven Oscar Christianson van Vieck Lake George Nolan Ames Pete Johnson Lewis Capener Spence A. J. Anderson Ralph Ringsted Henry Rierson Olg Olson Fallon Oscar Christensen Irvin Brown S. V. Vermie C. John Carlson Martin Simonsen C. J. Lande Webster Leat Island Geo. Slander Gilbert Olson James Chapman Vertil and My Irvin McCoy Gallamora Loat Island Seth Smith Martin Christiansen Palarmo N. D M. Olson Gallarmore John Hansen Hamlin Sandvie Sam Sandvig Hopkinton Lyman Ahren Marvy Anderson Elvis May Esthervilla Apent S. Vermis Wava Harold Barringer L. Mathry Ratherville Axel M. Anderesen M. Thormpsen Guard Cylinder O. Sande Fenton O. Wigdahl

Car Crash Kills Emmetsburg Man Near Crossing

A fatal accident near the eight miles west crossing claimed John Bradigan Sunday at about 7:30 PM. His brother David survived with facial injuries and jaw fracture. John died after hospital treatment. The trucked car was struck as the train approached with a blinding headlight.

Hut Emmetsburg Our County John Brooligan David Pasagenmer John Dave Frank Weisbrod Ayrshire Hagen Bradigan

Ward agency wins two townships for Walnut and Lost Island

J A Pleming of Gracttinger has secured the agency for Ward products in Walnut and Lost Island townships. He has held Emmat county long and seeks Palo Alto footholds. The Times wishes him success in this new line. Grastingoy High opens baseball season Friday March 27 under Coach Dunmire, with trips to Torri for a game against local diamond artists.

J. Ao Pleming Gracttinger Walnut Lost Island Ward Emmat County Palo Alto Avery Grastingoy High School Dunmire Torri Diamond Artists Ruthveit Ayrshire Terris

Easter Day Trap Shoot at Graettinger Gun Club

Craettinger Gun Club members host an Easter Day trap shoot at Graettinger grounds near the nursery on Sunday April 6. The event offers multiple classes with prizes and shells, coffee, buns, and candy available on site. strong local interest expected.

Craettinger

Henderson Furniture Co. Spring Sale Nears End

The Henderson Furniture Co in Grachtinger closes its spring sale next Tuesday night with four shopping days remaining for customers to grab choice bargains.

Henderson Furniture Co Grachtinger

Local Students Shine In Music Contest At Armstrong

Gracttinger contestants excel with Loretta Swift first in soprano and Marian George second in alto as Miss Pearl Noble earns praise. Palo Alto County farmers may sample hybrid and open pollinated corn strains from the State Corn Contest, with Farm Bureau distributing small seed lots at $1 each for trial plots and weight checks. Mallard High loses to Roosevelt in state tourney first round 29 to 20, Roosevelt edged by Boone later. Boone takes title 16 to 11 over Muscatine.

Palo Alto Emmetsburg Boar of Supervisors Farm Bureau R H. Porter Extension Service Porter Canada Haywarden Board of Supervisors Armstrong Loretta Swift Soprans Marian George Alto Miss Pearl Noble Palo Alto County Webster Farm Bureau Board of Directors Farm Bureau Service Committee Sen Farm Bureau Office Mallard Roosevelt Roosevelt High Des Moines Boone Muscatine

Graettinger Business Sees Notable Growth

Graettinger merchants report a substantial rise in activity after a quiet January and February. The town hosts many first class establishments and a high business volume allows lower prices. An editorial note urges reading this week’s ads to save money in Graettinger.

Graettinger Grachtinger

Big Market Day Auction Sale Here Saturday

Graettinger hosts a market day auction next Saturday March 28 with goods and more property listed. The sale starts at one o'clock with terms usual for the occasion and Grodland and Reaves as auctioneers, H A Eisenbach as clerk. Plus notes on Lost Island news items and local social happenings.

Grodland & Reeves Graettinger Much Property Grodland & Reaves

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