Local Men At Farm Holiday Meeting Tuesday
A state mass meeting at Des Moines May 8 considered a Farmers Holiday. Delegates from Iowa and eight other states attended. Milo Reno chaired the afternoon session after John A Simpston spoke on taxpayer concerns. Resolutions and plans for the Farmers Holiday movement were to be released later.
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Des Moines Tieday
Des Moines
Boona County
Farmers Union
Milo’ Reno
Firit the
Amerian “Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Farm Bureau
Turner
Legge Stone
Hearst
Hyde
Des ‘Moines
Eran
Ilinois
Missouri
Wisconsin
Montana
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Iowa
Grachtinger
Alfred McCombs
A. C. Christianson
J. A. Doerning
Albert Luke
M. C. Grodland
Vorder
Milo Reno
John A Simpston
Simpson
Ashington
United States
Lewis
Trade Labor
Webster County
Cal' Men Favor Arm Holiday Raise Prices
Unclear text discusses holiday movement and objections to a proposed action. Mentions possible revisions and timing but lacks concrete details, dates, or names.
Graettinger Market Report May 6 1939 Rail Trade
Market notes show prices for eggs heavy hens and leghorn stock with assorted figures. Ongoing trade data reflects local poultry and dairy items such as butter and roosters.
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Graettinger
Eeegeyiyeneyaiatadase
Col Brookhart To Fire Heavy Artillery Tonight
Col Smith W Brookhart will speak in Emmetsburg this Thursday evening at the Court House hall at 7 p m. The address opens his primary campaign with a message for Palo Alto and neighboring counties and the state of Iowa. Many from Graettinger are expected to attend.
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Brookhart
Smith W. Brookhart
Emmetsburg
Court House Hall
Palo Alto
Iowa
Grachtinger
Wm Blom Appointed Chief Of Police
Wm Blom was re appointed marshal and street commissioner by the city council on Monday. The mayor confirmed the appointment. John Paulsen remains night officer with a small city salary and larger payment from local merchants. FP J McCarty was re appointed city clerk at the April council meeting.
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Wm. Blom
Mr. Blom
Fred Rubink
Graettinger
Spies
John Paulsen
Paulsen
J. McCarty
Evelyn Hereim Heads to State Spelling Contest
Evelyn Hereim of Graettinger, county champion speller, will travel to Des Moines Friday for the state spelling contest. She will be joined by Cora Christopher and Eilen McEvoy, along with county superintendent Edna Oliver, as Grasttinger schools praise her county record and wish her success in Des Moines on Saturday.
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Evelyn Hereim
Graettinger
Pato Alto
Des Moines
Heraim
Cora Christopher
Eilen McEvoy
Edna Oliver
Grasttinger
John McBride Sets Up New Billiard Goods Store
John McBride relocates his billiard fixtures and merchandise to a new shop in the Wiegmann building on the north side. Mrs. McBride and family prepare to occupy the second floor apartment. The change follows last April and includes moving household items as the family plans to operate a billiard hall.
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John McBride
John
McBride
Wiegmann
F. CG
Av Grouary
Hey
George
Graettinger High School 37 Graduates Set For May 24
The Graettinger High School senior class of 1982 includes 37 members the largest in county history. Names listed include Lyal Bonstead Mamie Bonstead Karl Carney Robart Carter Winnette Clayton Mildred Fox and others. On May 11 juniors will banquet seniors at the Kermore hotel in Emmetsburg. Continued on page four.
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Graettinger High School
Lyal G. Bonstead
Mamie Sylvie Bonstead
Karl Carney
Robart M. Carter
Winnette F. Clayton
Bernard W. Doerning
Mildred M
Kermore
Emmetsburg
A Race In Which The Last Man Is The Winner
A reflection on a wave of sensational storytelling aimed at youth. The piece condemns spreading vile rumors about boys and girls, urging focus on genuine character and fair play rather than gossip. The author notes adults also face gossip, but emphasizes integrity among youths.
Boxing Show At Emmetsburg Friday Evening
A return golden gloves boxing tourney rules show will be held at the St Marys gymnasium in Emmetsburg Friday May 6 featuring Trinity Prep Sioux City verses St Marys Academy. Ten bouts include Joe Gogan against Bob Neary and Syl Uhl against Francis Callahan with a mix of Trinity and St Marys fighters.
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Emmetsburg
St. Mary’ Gymnasium
Trinity Preps
Sioux City
St. Mary's Academy
Spencer H. &. Mitt
St. Mary’s Battlers
Macup
Jackman
Currency Needs Says Glenn Miller At Meeting Here
Glenn B. Miller state president of the Farmers Union spoke to a capacity Hawkeye Theatre audience for over two hours. He urged attendance at Des Moines on May third for the Farmers Holiday plan to withhold farm output until fair prices arise. He discussed money in circulation and the impact of Federal Reserve actions on liquidity.
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Glenn B. Miller
Farmers Union
Hawkeye Theatre
Mr. Miller
Nat
Miller
Iowa
Des Moines
Farmers Union Organization of Minnesota
Federal Reserve
Martin Otteson Quits Shoe Repair Business
Martin Otteson closed his shoe repair shop after operating in the city for over a year and will move his equipment to Northwood Town to continue the same work. A man from Estherville will open a repair shop in the vacated building. Otteson was a capable craftsman with up to date electrical equipment, but business volume warranted closure.
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Martin Otteson
Northwood
Estherville
Otteson
Myr. Ottesen
Animal Crackers at Hawkeye Theatre Saturday Night
Manager Johnson announces a Hawkeye Theatre feature this Saturday evening, the Marx Brothers in Animal Crackers with admission 10 20 and 30 cents. The show promises high quality entertainment and is strongly promoted. Also note a plant sale at Osher's store Saturday by the W H M S featuring plants for Mother's Day and porch boxes.
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Johnson
Hawkeye Theatre
Osher
Jamieson Gambles for Clerk of Court Run in Emmetsburg
Jamieson of Emmetsburg yesterday greeted veterans and announced a candidacy for the clerk of court on the Camblican ticket. His opponent is Thompson. Jamieson has long been employed at the Taylor Cate in Emmetsburg.
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Jamieson Horn
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Jamieson
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Grasttinger
Vetera
Camblican
My Thompson
Jamiegon
Taylor Cate
Emmataburg
Open Forum At City Hall Monday Night May 9th
City Hall hosts an Open Forum Monday evening May 9 at 8 o’clock on The Cancellation of the War Debt. Sponsored by the Commercial Club the event invites broad participation with women welcome. A list of speakers includes Dr Th T Nane John Reidy D R Gardner A V Bormann B Elsenbast Alfred McCombs FP J Pauleen C C Larsen Dr M S Reidy and H A Elsenbaat.
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City Hall
Commercial Club Committee
Graettinger Times
Pacific Coast
Th. T. Nane
John Reidy
D. R. Gardner
A. V. Bormann
B. E. Cappen
B. Elsenbast
Alfred McCombs
FP. J. Pauleen
C. C. Larsen
M. 5. Reidy
H. A
Lively Taxpayers Meet in Emmetsburg to Cut Costs
A mass meeting of Palo Alto county taxpayers at Emmetsburg Court House drew over two hundred attendees. Speakers included Charles Duhigg and J. A. Spies as the Citizens League pushes tax relief through strict economy and elimination of nonessential expenses, including opposition to the county agent’s $3,000 annual salary. A vote favored abolishing the office.
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Palo Alto County
Citizen's League
Sre
Palo Alto
Stunt Night at High School Promises Carnival of Fun
Friday May 18 the High School Auditorium in Grachtinger hosts a Stunt Night with committees from P T A and clubs presenting acts by Legion Auxiliary Commercial Club P T A Public School Teachers Happy Day Club and students. Prizes of 2 and 1 will be awarded for best stunt. Admission 10 cents. Afterward a ho bo auction and lunch distribution by bandana color.
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Grachtinger
Legion Auxiliary
Happy Day
Wos
Grodland
Drake Estate Fixes July 1 Payoff Date
A Drake Estate meeting drew about six hundred attendees at the theatre on Friday evening. An AL radio announcer announced that July 1 is the fixed payoff date for the estate.
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Drake
Alta
Spanker
Fine Anniversary Planned By M E People Sunday
Interest is high for the Metho dist church anniversary in this place with services planned by neighboring communities. Anniversary Sunday on May 8 features Sunday School, worship, a noon picnic, and an afternoon program with historical sketches, sermons, music by the church choirs, and tributes to old members and builders.
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Methodiat
Ladies Aid
Grasttinger
Sergion
J. Je Bushnell
Algona
Dr. Bushe
Jacobson
W.A . Winterstein
Eatherville
A. R. Cuthbert
Ralph Coller
Methodist Church
Helen George
Coder
T. 8. Bassett
Honora
A. J. Johnson
Methodist
Thia Pionsex Church
Two Lost Yardage In Scrimmage Incident Report
In Graettinger on Tuesday night two out of town youths caused a disturbance at Horswell Servica Station, breaking large globes. A mayor and officials imposed a penalty, adding about $40 to purchase a booster pump for a fire truck. funds were raised from the incident.
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Graettinger
Horswell
Servica Station
Mal [Aha Bigm
Aye Ding
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Atin Bureau
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Burgaw
Glenn Miller
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M.E. People
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