M E Anniversary Program Draws Wide Local Then Rural Attendance
The Methodist church marked its 41st anniversary with broad town and neighboring community participation. Dolver Ruthven churches joined, with early town figures recalling 1891 appointment, 1892 Sunday School, and 1914 shift to no Methodists school. The event included music by the High School band and junior choir, readings, and a Sunday address by Dr J J Bushnill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soveral
M. E
Dol- Wver
Ruthven
Methodist Church
Pioneer
Twelve Mile Lake
Hy“Austin
Union Sunday’ School
Union
China
L. H. Butler
Jenswold
C. BR. Gardner
Ladies’ Aid Society
Be, C. Kent
Ladies’ Aid
W. H. Leach
Methodist, Church
Mina Helen George Gang
Beulah
Nanamaker
Mra
BE. A. Baumgartner
George
J. J Bushnill
Oder
On Bank Checks Tax Opposition Urges Immediate Action
The text argues against a proposed centitax on bank checks and urges readers to contact officials in Washington or write. It warns of a heavy penalty on check users and notes the collection cost would fall on the tax amount, claiming the tax would hurt banks and suggesting alternative revenue methods with lower collection costs.
Gradttinger Market Rufort Thureday 1933 Ad Bids
Grain and meat prices listed for Gradttinger Market in Rufort on May 12 1933. Advert shows heavy hens old roosters state brand butter and various livestock and dairy items with prices and stock notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradttinger Market
Rufort Thureday
Gofa Ieceeeygeniseucusenderens
Three Inches Of Rain And Hail Wet Thursday In Graattinger
Rain and hail fell in Graattinger and vicinity with about three inches of rain. A brief heavy downpour lasted ten to fifteen minutes Thursday night into Friday morning. No damage occurred though the rain helped but did not end long dryness. The week’s weather was cool but mild and timely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graattinger
Thurstoy
Friday Night Fun Night At High School Event
Friday evening this week the High School hosts Stunt Night sponsored by the PTA. The town clubs and organizations join for a family event with musical numbers and prize drawings. Admission 10 and 16 cents, hobo auction to follow, attendees asked to bring lunch in red or blue bandanas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
P.T. A
Murvlad
Auctionair Grodland
Auction sale of Chris Hansen estate owns Graettingoy property
H A Blaenbast administrator of the late Chris Hansen will hold a Tuesday auction of the estate in Graettingoy including two residence properties and two business buildings plus a large set of personal property. Sale starts at 1:30 at the Frank Schurmand store with terms cash for personal property and a 25 percent cash down on real estate with merchantable title to be furnished. Grin Reeves is auctioneer. Ritay National Bank of Graetting Toy is listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Hansen
H. A. Blaenbast
Graettingoy
Save Butling
Frank Schurmand
Reeves ‘Dre
Tod~ra
Ritay National Bank of ‘Greettin
Mrs Joe Bigley Dies in Portland After Long Illness
Obituary from Graettinger Iowa reports Mrs Ellen Cauley Bigley aged 82 died at her daughter Mia Glenn Lewis home in Portland Oregon on Friday. Born January 16 1850 in Kentucky she lived in Lansing Emmetsburg Graettinger and Portland. Survived by daughters Netlie Neal Glenn Lewis Genevieve Higgins and others and sons John James Joseph Vincent, the family held a lengthy funeral in Portland with many relatives mourning in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Joseph Bigley
Mia
Glenn Lewis
Portland
Oregon
Mra
Bigley
Gigsey
Graattinger
Emmetaburg
Ellen Cauley
Kentucky
Lansing
Iowa
Winnebago
Minnesota
Sora
Netlie Neal
Misa Genevieve
Wm. Higgins
Whittemore
A. C. Trell
San Francisco
Etta
Jersey City
New Jersey
John
Wisconsin
James
Josaph
Vaughan
Washington
Thomas
Vincent
Mra. Rigby
Mire
John Carrigin
Lizzie Cauley
Graceville
Mary Cauley
Columbus
Montana
Haya
Hfe
Alma Hereim Sixteenth In State Spelling Contest
Miss Alma Hoeralm of Grasttin ger High School competed in the state spelling contest at Des Moines on Saturday with eight peers, finishing among the last sixteen after misspelling the word dyspepsia. About one hundred contestants entered from across Iowa. The report notes Graet Huger’s Graet Huger high school and comments on the corn planter motif and rural farming activity referenced in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hoeralm
Grasttinger High School
Des’ Moines
Cora Christopher
Misa Eleanor Dunn
Misa Ellen Ma Evoy
Misa Helen Reidy
Alma
Towa
Mise Heralm
Graet Huger
Death of Mrs. Rierson of Lost Island Township
Mrs. Henry Rierson of Lost Island township died Sunday evening May 6 in Emmetsburg hospital after an appendectomy. She was 48, married in 1909, mother of seven with six living. Funeral Tuesday at Lost Island Lutheran Church. extensive family and neighbors mourn her sudden loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rierson
Yalan Township
Emmetsburg
Loat Talind Lutheran Church
Loat Island Township
Alena Christienson
Lost Island Township
Rierson
First White Child of Palo Alto Dead at 74
Mrs Margaret McNally born October 14 1850 was the first white child born in Palo Alto county. Wife of Patrick McNally she survives three sons and six daughters. Funeral at Assumption church with burial in St Johns cemetery.
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Margaret McNally
James Hickey
Hen Doerning
Mallard
Assumption Church
St. John's Cemetery
McNally
Palo Alto
Patrick McNally
Christian Clonsor
Ura, Wm
Emmetaburg
Robart
Graettinger
James
Sibley
Tom Toynt
Ben Doerning
J. J. Clennon
Nick Make
Hlmer Deedericks
Oliga
Sarah McNally
Mollard
Mis. McNally
Lone Bandit Robe Hillerville Stole From Oil Station
A lone bandit entered an Oil Station in Easterville yesterday morning at 10:80 and, with a revolver, forced the attendant to open the safe and handed over about $20 in cash before fleeing. Police are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatherville
Safa
Thirteen Hour Devotions at Catholic Church Sunday
Dr John Kell een to deliver sermon at 7 30 Benediction 7 p m. Sunday features high mass at eight and low mass at ten with confessions heard by priests from neighboring parishes. Rev Dr John Kelly of Boone to address crowd. Kell een a Doctor of Divinity and nephew of Rev Kelly. Devotions close at 7 pm Sunday after afternoon services. Monday Ruthven defeats Graettinger in baseball 5 to 4 with Ruthven scoring late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelleen
John Kelly
Boone
Kelly
Ayrshire
Tather Kelly
Roma
Sioux City
Mrs John Dead At 91 Funeral Here Monday
Mrs John mother of Mrs Henry Theil Sr died Saturday after long illness. Funeral held Monday afternoon at Graettinger M E church with Rev Otf Lange officiating. Interment at High Lake cemetery. Born in Germany she was 91 years 4 months 12 days. She had lived with her daughter in Reinbeck and later with Mrs Theil. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Henry
Theil
Graettinger
M. BE
Otf. Lange
High Lake
Riendla
Germany
Reinbeck
the Times
Ettendad
Auxiliary Spon soring Poster Contest In School
The auxiliary of the John Nelson Post of the American Legion sponsors a poster contest for fifth through eighth grades to support the poppy campaign. Winners in each grade receive a prize of 1, and honorable mention honors the second and third posters. Poppies go on sale in Graettinger on Saturday May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Nelson
American Legion
Halon
George
Graettinger
Opened Beauty Parlor Invites Community Patrons
Is Now Open For Business Misa Dagnay Lotson of Ringated and Mie Glee Sewell of Emmetaburg have opened a beauty parlor in the Anderson Barber Shop. They advertise experience and a cheata location to welcome locals and wish them success. A social dance is planned next Tuesday night by the Vagabonds bowling group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Dagnay
Lotson
Ringated
Mie Glee Sewell
Emmetaburg
Anderson Barber
Timea
Pay The War Debts Demand Forum Speakers
Open Forum at City Hall heard unanimous opposition to canceling war debts. Speakers Dr Th T Nang and John G Reidy presented facts arguing debts can be paid if reduced. others noted possible future cancellation but favored leaving debts intact. Forum supported by participants including O R Gardner and A V Bormann as talk continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. T. Nang
Battery of Delestera
Nane
John G. Reidy
Sam
France
England
0. R. Gardner
A. V. Bormann
Dr. Reidy
Raleigh
B. S. George
Alfred Me« Combs
P. J. Paulsen
A. H. Henningsen
Mtosroves
Bormann
Palo Alto County Bankers Banquet Honors Members
Members of the Palo Alto County Bankers association met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson last evening. A seven o clock supper was served. The P. T. A. hosted the banquet and a business session followed. Meetings of this kind are held monthly. The attendees enjoyed a pleasant social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
A. J. Johnson
Hanne Waa
Beautiful Quilt On Display At Happy Day Event
Mrs. Wilfred McCarty recovering in Coleman hospital after operation by Dr. Coleman. McCarty hopes to return home soon. Members of the Happy Day group display a beautiful quilt at the event, encouraging community support and local crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred. McCarty
Coremtan Hospital
Widerweath
Pandidte
Coleman Hospital
Coleman
Mra
McCarty
Anther
Happy
Aie
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