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Graettinger Times

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Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1934

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Death Claims Two Local Young Girls Deloris Duhn Ruth Skow

Deloris Lavonne Duhn 13, daughter of E. P. and Mia Duhn, dies May 10 after long illness. Funeral at St. Paul’s Lutheran with Rev. James P. Christensen. interment South Walnut cemetery. Ruth Caroline Skow, 14, daughter of J. R. and Mrs. Skow, dies May 1d after a week’s illness from uremic poisoning. Funeral at South Walnut Lutheran with Rev. James P. Christenson. interment South Walnut cemetery. Both families receive community sympathy as services note church, school, and youth involvement.

Deloris Duhn Deloria Duhn Deloris St. Paul's Lutheran Church James P. Christensen South Walnut Cemetery Donald Olsen Clayton Roseboro Emmett Best Charles ‘Thorson Harold Jorgensen Mia E. P. Duhn Gloria Verna Lloyd Clayton Ruth Skow J. R. Skow South Walnut South Walnut Lutheran James P. Christenson Melville Olson Kenneth Henningsen Albert’ Bisgaard Earl Peterson Norman * Peterson Merle Peterson Lillian Olson Pearl Knutaon Kenneth Sampson Clela Jenaen Arnold Masters Ruth Fink Carol Jacobsen Francis Knutgen Ruth Caroline Skow J. RB. Skow Lost Island Township Grachtinger Ruth Mre Aliee Jensen Dolliggz Evangline Verda Ay Lawrence

Geneva Reeves to Sing Friday Night at Spencer

Miss Geneva Reeves of Los Angeles former Graatlinger girl will sing with the Ruth Ecebala choir at Spencer Friday evening. She is a Huntington Park High School graduate of 1929 and trained under Ralph Bloom. The Roth Ecclesia choir tours the United States with a stop in Spencer May 18.

Geneva Reeves Los Angeles California Graattinger Ruth Ecebala Spencer Miss Reeves Vangie Reeves Ben F. Reeves Graatlinger Huntington Park High School Ralph Bloom Huntington Park Business and Professional Women’s Club First Presbyterian Church Glenvale Miss Reever Roosevelt White House Roth Ecclesia Elton Menno Roth United States Iowa the Times Reeves

Marie Doyle Wins State Typewriting Championship

Graettinger high school student Marie Doyle won the state novice typewriting title in Des Moines, typing 64 words per minute. The victory earns entry to Chicago’s national contest during the Century of Progress exposition, marking Graettinger’s third statewide championship and drawing broad congratulations from the community.

Marie Doyle Graettinger Graettinger High Des Moines Elas Miss Doyle Chicago Grachtinger High School Marlon George

Eighth Grade Commencement Tomorrow Nite

Tomorrow evening the Jocyl eighth grade will hold commencement in the high school assembly. A large Junior High class graduates this year and the event will be well attended by parents relatives and friends. An appropriate program will be presented by the class.

Jocyl

East Bound Rock Island Changes Time

The eastbound Rock Island schedule adjusts the departure from Graettinger to 7:09 p.m. on Sunday May 20, with 4:58 p.m. no longer used. No other timetable changes are planned.

Rock Island East Young Graettinger

Commencement Exercises Set At Hawkeye Theatre May 22

The class of 1934 will graduate at Hawkeye Theatre Tuesday evening May 22. George Godfrey of Algona will deliver the commencement address to twenty seniors. A complete program is planned with no admission charge. The senior class includes Thelma Anderson Pearl Sinn Bonsteard Mary Jo Carter Hope Priscilla Christensen Gladys Elserdast James Joseph Grady Gena Iverson Kitty McCarty Anna Olson Karl Milford Petersen Irvin Peterson Arnold Richardson Noreen Mary Laning Verda Irene Show Edward Joseph Sullivan Hileen Sullivan Mabel Arleny Swanson Kenneth D. Swift Mabel Frances Toitall Harold Wikert. The class play I Will S Wort will be shown May 21. The baccalaureate services will be held May 20 with Rev. Mathie of Estherville delivering the sermon. no admission charge. Reverend Mathrein is expected to give a scholarly address to the seniors.

Tha Hawkeye Theatre George Godfrey Algona Thelma Anderson Pearl Sinn Bonsteard Mary Jo Carter Hope Priscilla Christensen Gladys M. Elserdast Tames Joseph Grady Gena Iverson Kitty M. McCarty Anna Olson Karl Milford Petersen Ivin Peterson Arnold iV. Richardson Nrlenec Mary Laniing Verda Joseph Sullivan Hileen G. Sullivan Mabel Arleny Swanson Kenneth D. Swift Mabel Frances 'Toitall Harold Wikert Hawkeye Theatre tUie Duccalaureate Mathie Estherville Mathrein

Political Program At Emmetsburg Roosevelt Banquet Tale

An Emmetsburg political program will feature four state officials and other party leaders addressing a Roosevelt club gathering at the high school auditorium on May 23. A Roosevelt banquet follows at St Thomas church basement from 5:30 to 7:30. Tickets cost 75 cents, granting a seat at the auditorium. Attendees include Mary Kelleher and J Meyers, with speakers Edward J. O Connor and Leo Wegman among others as notable guests.

Emmetsburg Democratic Party Emmetaburg Roosevelt Club Palo Alto County St. Thomas Church Ucket Joseph T. Hand C.B. Murtagh Atate Givan Mary Kelleher B. J. Fueling J. Meyera Alex W. Miller Edward J. O'Connor Iowa Leo Wegman Irma Buttemore West Bend Don Billie Eggspuchler Des Moines Mekota Grace McCarty Irena “Westergayd Vivian Sullivan Fronty Paterson

Elected New Officers At Taxpayers League Meeting

At a meeting of the taxpayers league held at Im motsbury yesterday Pred Hubbeling of Ayrshire was chosen president to succeed Charles Blackwenn. Louis Lippard of Vernon was chosen secretary to succeed VY. L. O'Connor.

Ofmchrs Taxpayers’ League Immotsbury Pred Hubbeling Ayrshire Charles Blackwenn Louis Lippard Vernon VY. L. O'Connor

P J McCarty Returns From The West

P J McCarty returns from a westward trip visiting Salem Portland and Spokane. He brought Miss Dorothy Vedder to Silverton Oregon and describes hops cultivation as new to eastern readers. He notes poor western conditions but good hop areas and mentions waste land, wheat outlook, and travel routes via Union Pacific and northern lines.

P. J. McCarty West Dorothy Vedder Silverton Oregon Mr. McCarty Salem Portland Spokane Tom McCarty Union Pacific Omaha Montana North Dakota Washington

Subscription Statements Mailed to Subscribers

This week subscription statements were mailed from the Timer office. We hope those who receive any statement will pay within a short time. This year many expenses required large payments. Scores of subscribers have paid substantial amounts during the year, reflecting friendship. We are grateful for generous payments and expect a gratifying response.

Brother of Mrs Hansen Dies at Bode

Larson, brother of Mrs Carl Hanson of Gruettinger, died at Bode after a long illness. Mrs Hangon and daughter Mrs Bert Anderson were with him at Bode. Grayttinger friends extend sympathy. Welcome, candidates note in Democrat reports Emmetsburg Commercial club refused to sponsor a nonpartisan meeting. Gradtinger club urged to discuss state matters. Two county candidates in race A H Henaljigae and P H Donlon ready to speak on regulation.

Emmetaburg Commercial Club Q Nonn Partizan Commercial Club A. H. Henaljigae P. H. Donlon

Young Democrats Form Organization in Walnut Township

A Graettinger City Hall meeting on Monday evening formed a permanent Young Democrats group for Walnut Township. Grace McCarty and Earl Sturdevant named as Walnut representatives. A ticket-selling committee for the Roosevelt banquet on May 23 at Emmetsburg includes Grace McCarty Irene Westergard and Frosty Peterson. Young Democrat clubs are spreading across Iowa.

Walnut Township Graettinger Grace McCarty Earl Sturdevant Walnut Emmetsburg Irene Westergard Frosty Peterson Iowa

Senior Class Play Monday At Hawkeye

The senior class at Graettinger High presents I Will I Won t on Monday at Hawkeye Theatre Grachtinger May 21 with tickets at Frick Drug from May 18. Cast includes Dr Anthony King Joe Grady Howard Ed Sullivan Kenneth Swift Karl Peterson Lucile Owen Joan Stevens Gladys Elsenbast Lynn Patton Erlene Sandvng Glad Howard Hope Christensen Kitty McCarty Eilene Sullivan Thelma Anderson and more in the dorm living room setting at Brainerd College.

Hawkeye Theatre Grachtinger Frick Drug Store Anthony King Joe Grady Mr. Howard Ed Sullivan Carney Underwood, Jr Manabout Kenneth Swift Elliott Fletcher Karl Peterson Lucile Owen Joan Stevens Gladys Elsenbast Lynn Patton Erlene Sandvng Glad Howard Hope Christensen Stevens Lucile Kitty McCarty Dean Willis Eilene Sullivan Georgette Thelma Anderson Brainerd College

New Trials Denied for Pat Griffin and Elmer Brewer

The Iowa Supreme Court has denied new trials for Patrick Griffin and Elmer Brewer, charged in the killing of a Waterloo police officer. Their death sentences, previously set for January 20, remain stayed by the appeal. Brewer is associated with Chicago while Griffin is linked to Grachtinger.

Patrick Griffin Elmer Brewer Waterloo Iowa Supreme Court Supreme Court Brewer Chicago Pat Griffin Grachtinger

Political Office Seekers Visit Graettinger

Graettinger hosts a visit by state representative candidates from both parties. E. Mulroney and C. Waldron publish cards seeking votes. Donlon and Luse also active in Palo Alto county. May 25 meeting planned. Keeney and Henningsen previously announced, shaping a competitive primary race in Des Moines and Palo Alto areas.

Dsy Graettinger Times E. ¥. Mulroney Charles Waldron P. H. Donion D. N. Lage Mulroney Waldron Pato Alto Mr. Waldron Eugene Mulroney Palo Alto Palo Alto County Emmetsburg Luse Graattinger Donlon Lost Island Des Moines Dr. Keeney Mallard A. H. Henningsen

Political Meeting May 25 In Graettinger By D N Luse

D N Luse Republican candidate for state representative promotes a May 25 political meeting at Woodman Hall in Graettinger to discuss regional issues. He invites locals and neighboring residents to attend and hear his remarks, noting his speaking record and value of the discussion.

D. N. Luse Woodman ‘Hall Graettinger Mr. Luse

Dillinger Spotted in Rockwell City Sheriff Linked

Dillinger has been located in Rockwell City. He is the sheriff of Calhoun County, noted in a garbled field. A Ruthven girls team played a recent game described as exciting with pitchers from Ruth iwi school.

Dillinger Rockwall John Dillinger Rockwell City Calhoun County Fraettinger Ruthven Yeaterday Ruth Uts

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