Senator Gillette Reviews Work Of Law Makers
State Senator Lester B Gillette reviews the 48th General Assembly session actions in a weekly letter. He notes budget changes, including an $800000 increase for schools and a shift in highway maintenance costs, and comments on health, itinerant merchants, and beer bills. He laments House committee delays and praises organized support for truck legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Chamber
Board of Control
Senate
House
Board of Centrol
Nebraska
General Assembly
Assenby
Lester
Gillette
QUA Weather Report and Marian Singer update
The report notes near ideal weather with some hail moisture this spring, slow pasture growth, and limited early corn planting. Marian Singer, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Singer and a Tow State College Home Economics junior, works on planning a 3 day Welsh festival open hours for a May 11 12 13 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Singer
Ames
George Singer
Towa State College
Graettinger Market Report May 4 1939
Graettinger market report dated Thursday May 4 1939 lists commodity prices including oats at 23 cents per unit eggs No 2 at 12 cents and 18 cents for straight run, state brand butter 26 cents, heavy hens 4-5 pounds 10 to 12 cents, leghorns at a reduced price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Wilder's New Store Open To Public Saturday
Wilder's Store in Gruettinger opens to the public Saturday May 6 at 9 a.m. A crew of eight carpenters painters and floor redecorators are at work this week. Jesse Cox Estherville signs are painting front glass as Wilder recently bought the stock and business of W. E. Heyer and plans a large row of variety goods plus a new line of ladies wear. The decorated store and new goods display will surprise Grachtinger shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Gruettinger
Jesse Cox
Estherville
W. Be, Heyer
John Ruthven Founder Of Town Dies At 94
John Ruthven 94 founder of the town of Ruthven has died. Funeral plans are set for Friday afternoon barring changes. Born in Scotland he helped establish the town with two Bree neighbors, which was named for them. A son Alexander Ruthven leads Michigan University, other children and friends mourn the loss of this respected elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruthven
Ruthven
Mr. Ruthven
Scotland
Alexander Ruthven
Michigan University
Woman's Club Exhibit Benefits Library in May
Graettinger Woman's Club to sponsor a Saturday May 13 exhibit in Hawkeye Theatre basement. Entries welcomed across departments Art and Amateur Photography Needlecraft and Home Furnishing Curios and Antiques Hobbies Mechanical Art and Woodcraft Flowers Home Cookery. Bring entries by noon May 13 and enjoy 15 cent admission. proceeds go to the community library. Also notes on local store interior painting and Mrs. Martin Laughlin's serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Graettinger Woman’s Club
Hawkeye Theatre
A. d. Johnson
Joe Swift
George
Wm. Hossack
Ben Reeves
Carl Spies
Sevdy
Hawkeye
Days to Display the Flag of Our Country
A community notice lists national flag days and related observances including Inauguration Day, Lincoln and Washington birthdays, Army and Memorial Days, Flag Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day, Gold Star Mother’s Day, Columbus Day, Navy Day, Election Days, and Armistice Day. It notes distribution of framed copies of the Days to Display the Flag and Flag Code to schools, post offices, and businesses, with a quotation urging reverence for the flag and its ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lincoln
Washington
Francis Scott Key
Theodore Roosevelt
Iowa
Mass
Americanism Dept
American Region Auxiliary
John Nelson Post
Unit 162
Young farmer plants 1000 trees in county demonstration
Lars Thompson on his farm west of Grach tinger planted 500 red oak and 500 Austrian pine trees. Emmetl county farm agent and a specialist from Amea attended the demonstration with neighbors, giving guidance on tree planting and forestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Thompson
Grachtinger
Emmetl County
Amea
U Ised
Agnes
Town council weighs new sidewalks east of school
At Monday evening's town council meeting the need for building two blocks of sidewalks from the school grounds east was discussed. The street lacks any sidewalk and winter conditions are harsh. Children walk to school muddy and shoeless. The improvement would be welcome. Local hardware store runs Paint Week with special displays and a free varnish brush gift, urging readers to check the Times ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Own Hardware Co
Graettinger
Times
Dance program listings at Watson Hall Graettinger
A schedule of dances at Watson Hall Graettinger includes May 5 old time with music by Little German band May 8 modern with music by the College Boys and May 12 old time with music by Sewell Rogers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Hall
Graettinger
Sewell Rogers
Sioux City Writer Praises Keeney's Work in State House Action
Sioux City writer praises Keeney Graham Roon Miller and Kohrhaas for filing a concurrent resolution urging the governor to appoint a three to four member interim committee to study and report on adopting the Torrens System of land registration. The piece notes opposition from title companies and lawyers, cites the Torrens System as used in Canada, and urges public demand for educated lawmakers. A related item announces a May 16 rat control district meeting in Algona to demonstrate methods and discuss a statewide campaign to curb corn storage damage from rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Des Moines
Unionist and Public Forum
Sioux City
State House
Keeney
Graham
Roon
Miller
Kohrhaas
Wtouse
House of Representatives
Senate
Sui Commitee
Thay
Morty-ninth General Assembly
Fnneyclopedia Americana
Norrens
Canada
Tawa
Diatrick
Algona
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau Board
AAA
Livestock Judges Named for 4-H Club Entries
E J Quaife and Syndergaard of Iowa State Extension will judge 4 H livestock this year with Syndergaard likely covering dairy, team demonstrations, and Quaife handling hogs, sheep, and beef cattle. Definite assignments await full fair program completion. Bought McCarty Residence Yesterday. Peter A Petersen purchased the Michael and Anna McCarty residence in Graettinger, now occupied by Mr and Mrs E J Mitchell. the Petersens will retire from the farm. The residence, built by the late Dr P du Hession, is described as choicely located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Quaife
Fact Syndergaard
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Syndergaard
Quaife
McCarty
Peter A. Petersen
Michael and
Anna McCarty
E. J. Mitchell
Petersen
Graettinger
P. du, Hession
Visitors From California In Our City
Here From California Peter Larsen of Santa Ana is visiting his sister Mrs John Nelson and his brother Lars, both of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Peter Larsen
Santa Ana
Calif
John Nelson
Lars
Champs In Win Over St. Mary's Team Yesterday
The Graettinger boys extended their win streak by defeating St. Marys 12 to 2 at Fimmetsburg on a Wednesday afternoon. Donald McCombs pitched six hits with one walk in his first start of the year, Rolland Tuechsinger closing out the seventh. The locals hit 12 safeties and reversed an early 2 to 0 deficit into a decisive road win during the Get Acquainted day at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Boys
St. Mary's
Fimmmetsbure
St. Mary's Tank
Donald McCombs
Nme Oman
Rolland Tuechsinger
Junior Senior Banquet Held Tuesday Night
The annual Junior-Senior Banquet a social highlight of the school year was held Tuesday evening at the Kermore hotel Mametsburg. The decor featured tropical and island motifs with a menu of Bamboo Baton of the Jungle and Clam Shells. Speakers included Dick Spies Frances Cooper and Ann McManus with Supt. Jones and Alien Mills. Vocal duets by Doris Henningsey and Helen Barber preceded a theater party and wrap up by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermore
Mametsburg
Tahiti
Oruly
Dick Spies
Aloha
Frances Cooper
Mar.jorie Fink
Ann McManus
Supt. Jones
Alien Mills
Bake Sale Saturday at Osher Department Store
The Willing Workers will hold a bake sale at the Osher Department Store on Saturday May 11. A cordial invitation is extended to the public with many choice articles on sale.
Barber shop adopts Barsop electric soap mixer
Cartleman Bros. install an electric soap mixer in their shop named Barsop. The device eliminates the need for a brush and shaving mug and is claimed to be strictly sanitary in every way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartleman Bros
Graettinger Boys Capture Palo Alto Baseball Crown
Graettinger high school won the county baseball championship at Rodman tournament defeating Rodman 8 to 4 in a tense ten inning title game. Earlier wins over Mallard 9 to 6 and West Bend 5 to 4 preceded the final. Key players included R. Luchsinger on the mound with Kenneth McCombs and Hersleff reliefs, and Batting by Roll and Luchsinger drive in the deciding run. Coach Brown leads Palo Alto champions into Friday’s rematch with West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eneoe
Rodman
Graettinger
Mallard
West Bend
South Palo Alto
Rolland Luchsinger
Gray
Hersseff
Gracttinger
Kenneth McCambs
John Reeves
Craettinger
D. Young
W. Schang
D. Starkey
Bonatend
CG. Young
R. Luchsinger
West Benl
TR. Luchsinger
Kenneth McCombs
A. Hersleff
C. Bonateadami
G. Young
Corrigans
Rorman
Redman
R. Luehsinger
Hersleth
Kenneth McComba
Hersleff
Dy, Young
Th Starkey
C. Bonsteal
C. Young
D. Miller
Brown
Palo Alto
Panies
Circle dance draws large crowd at Watson hall
A circle dance at Watson hall Monday evening attracted a very large crowd. Sponsored by Mrs. Frank Elaesabask and her circle, the event included a lunch. Net receipts from the dance and lunch were very satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Hall
Frank Elaesabask
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Gillette
Lester Gillette
Wilder’s
McCarty & Olion
Wilder Variety
McWilliams Hardware
Bob Simonsen
Martin Laughin
Martin Laughlin
Hstherville
American Legion Auxiliary
St. Mary’s
J. M. Robinson
Emmetsburg
The
James Cagney
Humphrey Bogart
Thosemary Lane
Loretta Young
Warner
Binnie Barnes
Eal Gorer Romars
Janke Arden
Rosella Towne
William Gargan
Roy Rogers
Mary Hart
Meissoury
Bob Burns
Gladys George
G. H. S. Boys
Graettinger High School
Champi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!