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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
5
Charles King sixty six died suddenly at his brother Frank J. King’s home east of Osgood on Wednesday after a morning illness. Funeral Friday with interment at Emmetsburg. Survived by three sisters Mrs Henry Lowder Mrs Frank Day and Mrs Etta Comstock and two brothers James King and Frank J. King.
Graettinger town council invites applications for the marshal and night watch posts. Applications must be on file by April 1. Mayor and council will fix salaries. Several local parties plan to apply.
Starting next Wednesday and continuing until Christmas the Graettinger stores will remain open on Wednesday evenings to accommodate patrons during the busy months of the year.
Graettinger market report lists egg prices for No 2 and No 1 eggs, butter, heavy hens and leghorns with per pound and trade figures. The brief entry reflects commodity pricing and trading terms for the day.
Confirmation services at St Pauls Lutheran church Graettinger Palm Sunday at 4 30 p m. Class members include Elaine May Petersen Duane Franz Johnson LeRoy Clarence Westfall Marlys Judith Westergaard Donald Martin Petersen Arnold John Nielsen Verna Pauline Duhn George Frederick Frick Phyllis Loig Clemenson Doris Ruth Thompsen Pearl Nissen Earl Thomas Jenpersen Orville Charles Westfall Doris Jeanette Westergaard Doris Lavone Petersen.
John E. Conway, 45, of this locality, suffered a broken collar bone, broken ribs, and facial lacerations in an auto accident on Highway 18 east of Crippen corner last evening at eleven. He was taken to Metaburg Hospital and was reported recovering with no internal injuries. Darrah escaped injury. Conway had been in Emmetsburg attending an auction sale. Treacherous driving conditions with low clouds reduced visibility. Local friends regret the misfortune.
The house chamber named Dr George H Keeney of Palo Alto as speaker for the hour from 11 to 12. Keeney later spoke at the annual statewide meeting of State School Directors at the Savory hotel. He has long served Mallard schools as a director and president of the board. Des Moines visits included Palo Alto officials and other local figures attending civic events and a Crown Prince visit planned for April 20.
The Iowa Senate debates primary and secondary road funding with a Donohue amendment shifting money from the primary fund to aid counties. Conference committees are deadlocked as House and Senate dispute 2% million direct primary road funding. Beer control and hard liquor taxes pass. adjournment likely late April as consolidation bills await action. Lester S. Gillette notes key issues and timing.
Palm Sunday observance marked for next Sunday with a High Mass to be celebrated at nine o'clock in the morning at the Catholic Church.
A light snow covered the ground Monday while last week stayed unusually warm with temperatures around the 80s. In Graettinger, Russell Jones Richard Miller and Norman Peterson are noted residents. residents of Palo Alto are invited to visit in Des Moines.
Mrs. Peter Hansen of Ollandale Minnesota died March 20 at age sixty. The funeral was held Thursday in Graettinger with Rev James P. Crris Stensen officiating and burial in South Walnut cemetery. She immigrated from Denmark in 1905, lived near Graettinger, then Hollandside, and left behind a large family including five children and eleven grandchildren.
Miss Nan McCarty R N daughter of Mr and Mrs D E McCarty has secured a post in New York City after completing nurses training at Mercy Hospital Chicago. She has continued nursing work in Chicago prior to her move.
Emmet Toomey nephew of Mrs J P McManus of Graattinger was ordained a Catholic priest in Rome after four years at the American college there He plans to return to America in a few months for his first assignment
Bennett Thoreson says last year 100000 Speed Queen wishing machines were manufactured and sold. The company expects higher production this year with quality and price cited as key selling points. A large Speed Queen ad appears in this week's Times.
Fern Pegum suffered a badly injured leg in an accident a few days ago. No bones were broken but he is under a physician’s care. Local friends regret the misfortune.
A meeting is called for Tuesday evening April 4 at the Town Hall to organize a local stamp club. All stamp collectors and interested residents are invited to attend.
Fred Graettinger purchased the O. J. Craven Estate quarter section north of the John Graettinger farm place for 87.60 dollars per acre. The district court at Emmetburg Monday listed the sale. A market day sale Saturday drew a large crowd but the total assessed property was small.
A crowded Graettinger high school program Monday evening drew praise for its high class presentation. Pupil contestants preparing for the Burt music contest this week performed before home audiences, with hopes for high honors. The school notes progress and notable talent among G. H. S. students.
Attendance Tuesday at Hen F Ree Ves auction was the largest for Mr Reeves. Hidding was keen and horses, young milking cows and brood sows brought satisfactory prices. Reeves consistently reports exceptionally successful livestock sales.
Lyle Andersen and Sareen Alt were married at the First Lutheran parsonage in Graettinger on Friday March 24 at two o clock. The couple will reside on the Baumgartner farm near Jorgen Andersen place and begin a short wedding trip.
Cary Grant Victor McLaglen and Douglas Fairbanks in Sweethearts show on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday April 4 5 6 Jeannette MacDonald Nelson Eddy Florence Rice Mischa Auer appear Friday and Saturday April 7 8 Idiots Delight features Norma Shearer Clark Gable Edward Arnold and Charles Coburn presented over two nights with the print listing the cast and dates.
Des Moines Press reports Iowa House action amid a flurry of bills. It notes moves to tighten beer law, curb Clase permits, limit dance floor sizes, and impose a 10 percent liquor tax to fund old age pensions and homestead credits. Also details proposals on intoxication testing and inmate transfers from insane hospitals to county homes.
Reynald Nane will begin building a new residence in Graettinger after purchasing an 86 foot south frontage adjoining the Bennett Thoreson residence on the east. The project, together with Thoreson’s home and proposed dwellings for Peter A Petersen and Goodwin Thoreson, will yield four new homes at the corner.
Frank Carney recently departed Phoenix for a California visit to relatives and friends. Earlier he left Graettinger and toured Los Angeles where he met his son Earl and many old friends. He later stayed several weeks with his son Russell and family in Phoenix.
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