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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

6

Unsolved Problems and Real Sound Remedies

Editor's Note The following filiation on Unsolved Problems and Real Sound Remedies was broadcast by John A Simpson national president of the Farmers Union The speech decries worsening economic conditions citing bank failures bankruptcies and rising unemployment and repeats the Union's proposed remedy The Farm Board is blamed for price declines in wheat cotton dairy and poultry and accusations of misused funds and high salaries are raised The piece references a Senate hearing and urges support for a Farm Union program continuing on page four for men only and asking readers if they can afford a Ford with bad tires and other household items

John A. Simpson Farmers Union Farmers’ Union Farm Board Department of Government Committee On Agriculture United States Senate Washington Cotton Farmera South

Grabbing Dr Market Robort Thursday 1982 News Note

Grainy OCR notes a market robbery report dated Thursday March 31 1982 with scattered mentions of items like Le Bers breeds and Ducks and Old Roosters. The fragmentary text references market prices and trade terms with unclear names and figures.

Grabtting DR Market Robort

Far Mars Supply Co Spring Opening Draws Large Crowd

The Far Mars Supply Co spring opening drew a large crowd of visitors and prospective customers. Coffee and doughnuts were served at noon and in the afternoon. A factory man demonstrated a portable hammer mill and Skelly Oil Co showcased Skelgas stoves. Much new machinery was on display, making the day a clear success.

Supply Co Farmars Supply Co Gmettinger Herge Skelly Oil Co

Senior Girls Victor over Junior Team in Final 1931 82 Event

Graettinger senior girls toppled a mixed junior sopho more freshman squad 21 to 10 in the last 1931 82 game. Senior boys fell 28 to 18 to the same group as sophomores saw action with the regulars. Lille Jacobsen sparked the girls rally scoring frequently in the second half.

Graettinjer Ani Lille Jacobsen Xextette

Mud Hole On State Road Still Causes Trouble

A mud hole on No 17 three miles north of Graettinger troubled motorists Sunday and Sunday night. A team stood nearby and many cars had to be pulled from the mud. The spot has troubled the area for weeks. Charles Duhigg Jr of Emmetaburg announces candidacy for district court clerk on the Democratic ticket. He is from Palo Alto county and well regarded. Re-elected Emmetsburg Mayor Earl Brown won by 33 votes over Joe Hand. Charles Spies elected city treasurer with no opposition. At the Davenport state Democratic convention the Iowa delegation was instructed for Franklin D Roosevelt for president. The resolutions urged support for Roosevelt and upheld the eighteenth amendment.

No. 17 Graettinger Rom Fox County Charles Duhigg, Jr Emmetaburg Duhigg Palo Alto County Clark Times Earl Brown Emmetsburg Hia Joe Hand Mr. Brown Charles Spies Roosevelt Davenport Iowa Wan Franklin D. Roosevelt

Funeral Of Seth Carry Held In Whittemore

The funeral for Seth Carry editor of the Whittemore Champion and postmaster, 42, was held Monday at the Catholic church in Whittemore. He died after a traffic collision east of Garner while en route to Mason City for a funeral. He left a wife and four daughters.

Seth, Gairy Whittemore Curry Garner Cairy Mia Garney Noed Calrys Myra Oliver Calry Mason City Hospital H. KE Woodwards

Market Day And Shopping Day In Graettinger Big Success

Graettinger market day drew a very large attendance with substantial stock sold by auctioneers. The auction was more successful than the sale held two weeks earlier. Ideal weather aided turnout despite poor road conditions as a large crowd gathered in town.

Graettinger Thare

Hawkeye Theatre to Open Saturday April 9

Hawkeye Theatre schedules a Saturday April 9 opening with the film Tom Sawyer and a comedy feature. Additional details will appear in next week's Times. In parish news, Catholic Ladies Aid elected officers for the coming year at the parochial house: President Mrs John Hester, Vice President Mrs O Gara Ogaven, Secretary Mrs J A Doering, Treasurer Mrs J B Lambes.

Hawkeye Theater Hawkeye' Theatre Wil Connection Cceera Catholic 1Adiea’ Aid Society John Hester Oqagar Ogaven Mra Doering Tronquyer Ire Lambes

Mayor Spies Re-Elected In Monday's Battle

The city elected Mayor Fred Spies to a two year term. Opponent J S George’s name appeared on the ballot but Spies won with 140 votes to 90. Councilmen elected were Clarence Clemmensen Henry Westergard Mike Weinholzer Max Baumgartner and Jacob Brekke with Alten and Wester among write-ins. Treasurer Elsenbust unopposed. Total votes 251 with one spoiled ballot. First meeting set for Monday evening.

Fred Spies J -S. George Mr. George Clarence Clemmensen Henry Westergard Mike Weinholzer Max Baumgartner Jacob Brekke S. George Henry Westergahl Clarence Clemmiensen Max Baumemrtner Jacob Brokke Thomas Aten W. C. Foster Pot E. Sandvng A. Elsenbust Messrs George and Allen

Armstrong M E Choir to Sing Here April 10

The Methodist church choir from Armstrong will perform an Haster cantata at Graettinger Sunday evening April 10. The program promises music all will appreciate and Graettinger residents are urged to attend, with confidence they will not be disappointed.

Armstrong M. E Methodist Church of Armstrong Graettinger Emiacer d

A N Jensen Opens Hardware and Furniture Store at Lake Park

A N Jensen, who sold his Burt hardware business, relocates to Lake Park and buys a hardware and furniture store. He also handles plumbing, treating, pumping, and winding work as part of a broad trade territory. The Times extends best wishes for his success.

A. N. Jensen Burt Lake Park Jensen Times

New Roof Under Construction on Wagner Building

Workmen began rebuilding the J. P. Wagner building after a recent fire. The second story was gutten and cut off. a new roof will be built over the first floor except the rear portion. The Anderson Produce Co. is expected to occupy the rebuilt building. Mrs. John Cunningham of West Bend is a Democratic candidate for county recorder, with nomination papers circulating this week. Her family moved from Emmetsburg years ago and she is highly regarded by the community.

Wagner J. P. Wagner Anderson Produce Co John Cunningham West Bend Cunningham Weat Bend Emmeteburg

Open Forum on Budget Balancing Tuesday Night

City Hall hosts an open forum sponsored by the Graettinger Commercial Club on Tuesday evening April 6 to discuss Different Methods of Balancing the Budget. Local leaders including A I Henningsen BE 8 George A V Bormann Ralph Vi Cotter and others will lead. The event aims to promote goodwill and allow expression of views on a perplexing topic. Friday is April Fool Day tomorrow with Safety first as a motto.

Graettinger Commercial. Club A. I. Henningsen George A. V. Bormann Ralph Vi Cotter Vo le O

Carnival at Gruettinger High School Wednesday Night

A school carnival is planned at Gruettinger High School on Wednesday evening April 6 with various entertainments. A basketball game between two teams features players such as Dr. Jacobson George Frick Bob Simonsen and Charley Jensen along with many others. There will be a basket shooting contest and business people plan to contribute lessons to the High School boys and alumni. The High School girls will participate and exclude no one of championship caliber. All grades from first to twelfth are excited and urge everyone to attend.

Gruettinger High School Levening Fats Loans Dr. Jacobson George Frick Bob Simonsen Qoulch" Thompson Charley Jensen Sam Reynolds L.T. Lewison

Graettinger Boys Among Victors In Grain Judging

Graettinger students participated in the Emmetsburg grain judging contest with over seventy students from Emmetsburg West Bend Cylinder Graettinger and Mallard. Team scores listed include Emmetsburg 2787 West Bend 2762 Cylinder 2763 Graettinger 2782 Mallard 2714. Individual high scores name James Montag Arlo Duhn Ibne Heng Twin Graettinger with scores Thomas Montag? 933.

Emmetsburg Graettinger West Bend Cylinder Mallard Emmaeteburg Weat Bend James Montag West Bern Arlo Duhn Ibne Heng

Embargoed Trucks On No 17 In Emmet County Repealed

Embargo on No 17 between Estherville and Palo Alto line was lifted as colder weather set in. Road from Grasttinger to Emmetaburg reported in exceptionally fine shape as shifts in traffic policy occurred.

Emmet Estherville Palo Alto County Grasttinger Emmetaburg

Path Across The Hill ends with praise for local talent

The Path Across The Hill a church home talent play staged at Hawkeye Theatre last evening drew a large audience. Directed by Miss Helen George the production featured strong performances by Verna Grodanti Ruth Conrad Stanley Gardner Robert Post Dale Noble and others. The story blends tragedy pathos and humor as a bank scandal heals through forgiveness with grandpa Crawford and his grandchildren central to the resolution.

Hawkeye Theatre Misa Helen George Grandpa Crawford Crawford Young Post Willard Rucker Verna Grodlanti Ruth Conrad Stanley Gardner Robert Post Dale Noble Walter Cunrai Rath Earl Sturdevant Jimmie Reed Pro Gray Burt Allsup Flo Helen George Grandma Davis Grandpa Crawforn Miss George Bertha Gardner Lutie Walter Conrad Clara Suss Zuza Salamander Alexander John Henry Jones Mr. Jones W. H. Noble Mr. Noble Miss Suss the Times

Conference Bible and Missionary Meeting at Lost Island Church

The Bible and Missionary Conference will be held at Lost Island Lutheran Church from April 6 to 10 led by Rev. Dixon of Augsburg Sanitary Minneapolis and Missionary Jon Girtz from Santal India. Evening sessions begin 8 o'clock Wednesday and run daily with all-day Sunday worship.

Bible and Missionary Conference Lost Island Lutheran Church Dixon Augsburg Sanitary Minneapolis Jon Girtz Santal India Jesus

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