Formal Opening of Graettinger State Bank Saturday
The Graettinger State Bank opens with a Saturday ceremony inviting all residents and surrounding territory to inspect the new quarters in the Amundahl building near the hotel. The bank, locally owned with 125 shares sold, lists officers Tombs Eny as president and C A Jensen as vice president with Hi A Elsan as cashier, signaling strong local confidence.
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Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger
Amdahl
Palo Alto County
Banke
Aus
New ‘Bank
Bak
Eney
C. A. Jensen
A. Elsancashier
Mike Weinholzer
Albertein
New State Bank
Easter Masses at Catholic Church Announced
Easter Sunday services will be held at the Catholic church with Masses at eight o'clock in the morning and a second service immediately after. An earlier Saturday afternoon service is also noted.
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Catholic Church
Eile Masa
Armera Supply Co
Mayory
Three New Cars Sold By Spiea Firm Last Week
Boughy, D A Spiea bought three new cars last week including a sedan for Charles and family in Metaburg, a sedan for his son Adolph of Grachtinger, and a coupe for himself. Rumors arise about the business disappearance under the new deal and why Adolph, a single man, needs a sedan instead of a coupe.
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Spiea
Charles
Mmetaburg
Adolph
Grachtinger
Adolph Spies
Home Boy Coming Back Missionary Visits Friends in Midwest
Alfred Thompson a missionary from Numa Nigeria West Africa plans a April visit to Grasttinger area and nearby towns then to Coutler Iowa late April before continuing to Northfield Minnesota. Thompson was born northwest of Groettinger and lived in the locality until age sixteen.
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Alfred Thompson
Numa
Nigeria
West Africa
Grasttinger
Thompson
Coutler
Iowa
Northfield
Minnesota
Groettinger
Lavonne Jackson Hurt in Saw Incident at Home Farm
Nine year old Lavonne Jackson of Lost Inland township suffered severe injuries when her mitten caught in a wood saw at the Jackson farm. Her right hand was mangled with the index finger and its neighbor severed, the next finger cut in half, and six stitches taken in the thumb. She received prompt treatment at the scene and is well known in Groettinger through weekly visits with her mother and grandparents.
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Lavonne Jackson
Joe Jackson
Jackson Farm
Lound
Jackson
Lavonie
Jon Gabrielson
Geneva Gabrielson
Lavonne
Groettinger
Little Women at Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger Friday and Saturday
Graettinger fans will have a real treat with the production of Little Women at the Hawkeye Theatre on Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31. The show promises a lively, enjoyable experience for every girl woman and wife in the area and is expected to be widely talked about afterward. The article urges local residents to attend and enjoy a delightful performance.
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Graattinger Picture
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Little Women
Ig & Wonderful
Gralttinger Market Report and Prices
Market brief from Gralttinger on Thursday March 28 1034 notes prices for Wigan No 2 and eggs with trade activity described. Includes listings for Leghorn springs hens and Old Raogters, with butter brand at 28 cents.
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Gralttinger
Gorn
Fire Destroyed Lost Island Church in Loat Island Township
The Lost Island Lutheran church at Loat Island township burned Tuesday forenoon after a furnace pipe ignited joists in the basement. The surrounding Graettinger area aided, a school building nearby was saved, and insurance coverage is cited at 2000 with the church valued around 8000. The church was erected 45 years ago. plans to replace are undecided with a congregation meeting likely next week.
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Our Savior’s Lutheran
Loat Island
Graetfinger
Graettinger
Lost Island
Ine P. FP
Lost Island Church
Appreciation from Graettinger First Department
The Graettinger First Department expresses gratitude for prompt response and valuable aid given Tuesday morning. The note asks the people of Graettinger to know the assistance was fully appreciated.
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Graettinger
A J Duhn Rally After Operation
A J Duhn underwent no surgical operation in University hospital at Iowa City yesterday. He rallied satisfactorily from the effects of the operation and is doing as well as can be expected. Friends wish his complete recovery. Get Acquainted Day at the high school featured a full program with a one act play as sixty four eighth graders visited. A writeup by Mary Jo Carter will appear next week. Easter plant sale announced by Osher Department Store Winterville for March 31 with flowers and plants available. orders accepted in advance.
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A.J. Dulm
University Hospital
Iowa City
Lupe
Mary Jo Carter
Ae'crowdad
Algga
Osher
Two Funerals Held The Past Week
A brief death notice recalls Mrs. John T. McDonald who died March 22 1984 at her Gra tchinger home after diabetes. Requiem at Immaculate Conception, then Nevada Iowa services. Pallbearers listed. Maude Belle Cunningham born August 26 1871 in Motivelle Indiana died March 22 1984 in Gradlinger Iowa at 63. Survived by ten children including John W McDonald and Sadie Strain. (continued on Page Eight)
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John T. McDonald
Immaculate Conception Church
Grachtinger
Motivelle
Indiana
Gradlinger
Iowa
John F. McDonald
Nevada
Florence Elizabeth ‘Thompson
John W. McDonald
Sadie Strain
Ames
Apnea Strain
Rodman
Mary Vogt
Emmetsburg
Alice Larson
Harry McDonald
Rolfe
Charles McDonald
Greenville
Robert and
James McDonald
Graettinger
Death notices for Mildred Jacobsen in California
Mildred Jacobsen died in Chino California on March 22. Her parents lived in Kermare North Dakota for years before moving to California. Devoase is a niece of John Jamag and Chris Jacobsen of this locality. No further details available.
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California
Mildred Jacobsen
Chino
Kermare
North Dakota
Devoase
John, Jamag
Chris Jacobsen
Henderson Elected Mayor of Story City in Monday Election
Lester Henderson of Henderson Furniture Co. was elected mayor of Story City by a large majority. The Times congratulates Mr. Henderson on his election and lauds him as a clever, capable city official.
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Lester Henderson
Henderson Furniture Co
Story City
My. Henderson
the Times
Mr. Henderson
Reduction Sale Of Cattle and Hogs Next Tuesday
G. L Carter and Nels Sorenson announce a joint live stock sale at the Sorenson farm one-half mile west of Grachtinger on Tuesday, April 8, starting at 1 pm. Forty-six head will be sold including cows yearlings two year olds and sows. Holstein eligible cattle and Hampshire sheep in the mix with six months credit offered. Grodland Reeves act as auctioneers and Trust Savings Bank of Emmetsburg clerk.
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G. ©. Carter
Nels Sorenson
Sorenson Farm
Grachtinger
Mr. Sorenson
Hampshire
Carter
Grodland & Reeves
Trust & Savings Bank
Emmetsburg
E S George New Mayor of Graettinger
E S George elected mayor of Graettinger by 223 to 74 over J M Resh. Council members named Henry Weatergerd Clarence Clemmensen Henry Westergard Charles Harrington Thomas Allen. H A Hisenbast chosen treasurer and F E B Schurmann assessor, both unopposed. Election tallies show votes for each officer and council seat.
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George
Graettinger
Graettinger Nursery
J. M. Resh
Henry Weatergerd
Clarence. Clem+ mensen
Henry DeLawyer
Charles Harrington
Thomas Allen
H. A.hisenbast
F. E B. Schurmann
E. S. George
J. OM
Cornel
Clarence Clemmensen
Henry Westergard
Cc. G. Harvington
Mike Weinholzer
H. A. Glsenbast
Wee Bey
G. Schurmann
Earl Brown Re-elected Mayor of Emmetsburg
Earl Brown won re-election as mayor of Emmetsburg in Monday's vote defeating opponent Joe Hani, a local barber. The result confirms Brown will continue as head of the town government.
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Earl Brown
Emmetsburg
Joe Hani
Emmetbury
Spies Returns From Washington On Direct Buying
J A Spies arrived back from Washington D C Tuesday morning after attending a direct buying hearing there. He was in the capital on matters connected with the direct buying movement and remains a proponent of direct buying.
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J. A. Spies
Washington, D. C
Washington
The
MN. R A
Spies
Direct Boying
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Lost Islami Church
Lort Island
S. J. Rierson
Oldphone C
Pato Altoe County
Sullivan
Graettinger's
Mawkeye
A. J. Duhn
S. Chicago Herald
Mayor Henderson
Graettinger Territory
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