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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
8
Louis Murphy of Dubuque campaigned for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination at the high school auditorium in Fort Dodge Tuesday. He urged modifying the Volstead Act to permit selling surplus grain to beer markets, argued prohibition hurts farmers and lowers grain prices, and said the saloon's era is over, despite calls for change.
A petition to establish a gravel surfacing district in Palo Alto County Iowa has been filed. The hearing before the Board of Supervisors will be at the Emmetsburg courthouse on May 17 1932 at 10 oclock AM. Interested persons may appear.
A public hearing will be held May 17 1932 at 10 o clock A M before the Board of Supervisors of Emmet and Palo Alto Counties at the Court House Emmetsburg Iowa on gravel surfacing district No 146 the described real estate owners listed may appear to express interest in the matter. Local officials include D L Johnson County Auditor.
Arman of Eatherville notes a coaching staff reduced from three to one at around $7600 total wage, with Mr Show taking over two teachers’ duties and eight classes. Ray Kennedy, candidate for County Auditor, draws strong local support, including Legion members, and cites his service as County Recorder and prior injury. Vincent Kelly sues for $225.22 plus $250 damages over a February highway crash near Dickens, naming Fred Kappelman.
Zion Lutheran Church moves German service to 9 15 next Sunday at the Methodist church led by Rev Otis L Lang St Paul s Lutheran Graettinger holds services at 9 15 with Sunday school at 10 20 Country Lutheran announces 10 o clock Sunday school and 11 o clock service Readers are asked to note the time shift of one hour Luther League convention gathers in Spencer this Sunday prompting members to bring cars for transport and a Friday evening announcement by Rev The text records brief church notices and scheduling changes for local congregations.
Social items note upcoming Danish Ladies' Aid meeting at the home of Mrs. Joe Amdahl on Wednesday May 11 with Mrs. Frank Christensen assisting. The period includes embroidery club gathering hosted by Mrs. Ralph Coder at Mrs. M Weinholzer's home and P T A Mother's Day observance on May 10 at Mrs. J Aples home with invitations to all mothers and members.
A church notice from Avoca and neighboring parishes outlines Luther League events at Rathven on May 8 with Rev. James P. Christenson officiating, including hymns, solos, poems, and a sermon by Rev. Manisager. Mother's Day services are listed for First Lutheran and Lost Island churches, with Sunday School at 10, and Ladies Aid and Gleaners meetings planned in May. A biblical admonition from Rev. M. Mandsager closes the update.
Glenn Miller argues that increasing currency would raise prices, easing debt burdens for farmers and individuals in the Midwest. He notes farm mortgages and widespread indebtedness and says stock and bond holders want prices to continue, while he expresses strong bitterness about the issue.
The gathering featured Alfred McCombs presiding over the Groottinger Jocal as Senator Dickinson faced a cooling reception among Iowa farmers. Mr. Miller gave an address after a brief musical program, with Vivian Wolfe performing and receiving enthusiastic encore. Ozy the Tramp sang by performers drew hearty appreciation.
Graettinger school plans a theatre party at The Iowa with a special attraction arranged by Manager Swanson King for graduates and friends. On May 20 the Senior close play Oh Kay will be presented at Hawkeye Theatre. May 22 bacalaureate services will be held at Hawkeye Theatre by Rev James P.
The Graettinger High School eighth grade diplomas are awarded during the same evening as Graettinger Class of ’32 closing exercises on May 26. A separate commencement at Hawkeye Theatre on May 24 will feature A C Nielson, with Cinixtensen delivering the sermon at St. Paul’s Lutheran. Sixty-seven words text remains unread. final details include the farewell to their old school and entering duties.
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