Interesting Letter From Far Away California
Los Angeles letter from L C Gammon dated May 1 reports a $2 subscription payment to the Graettinger Times, heavy rainfall notes, unemployment, and optimism for 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. He praises Hank Severeid with Hollywood, predicts four majors training there, mentions travel plans to Iowa, hopes to visit Frick Drug store during the World Series, and notes gasoline at 7 to 10 cents.
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Los Angeles
Gracttinger Times
1 ‘Times
California
Giants
Wrigley Field
Pasadena
Olene Jacobson
Hank Severeid
Story City
Hollywood
Hank
Genevieve
Frick Drug Store
Washington
Graettinger
Times
Clara
L. C.gammon
Iowa Passes Driver License Law Effective After January 1
Governor Dan Turner signed a bill recently passed by the Iowa Assembly requiring licenses for motor vehicle drivers. The act becomes effective after January 1. Auto owners applying within three months after the act takes effect may receive a license without examination if approved by the state motor vehicle department, with examiners reporting their actions in writing. Examinations may be conducted by sheriffs and chiefs of police.
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Iowa
Turner
Dan Turner
Iowa Assembly
State Motor Vehicle Department
Motor Vehicle Department
Chiefs of Police
License Fees Relaxed For Drivers In State Decree
State department actions bring no license fee for auto owners while other drivers pay 26 cents. Chauffeurs face a $2 fee. Licenses may be revoked for manslaughter in auto incidents, hit and run, auto felonies, or drunk driving. A pheasant injury to a child ends with eye removal and hospital care. Emmetsburg Democrat prints a 16 page edition amid a local advertising push.
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State Department
Emmetsburg Democrat
Estherville Vindicator
Republican
Social Items From A Pleasant Afternoon Socials
Mrs. Fremont Faul entertained ladies at an afternoon party with dainty refreshments. Mrs. Wm. Blom hosted Catholic Missionary Society members at her home, with refreshments. Catholic Ladies' Aid will meet May 27 at Mrs. Soren Duhn's home, with invitations extended. Mrs. J. A. Spies and daughter hosted the Afternoon Card club with Progressive Five Hundred and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Lewison and Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Frettem held a bridge gathering for friends Monday evening. Mrs. Ray Kennedy celebrated her daughter Marjoria's fifth birthday with games and lunch. Estherville Vindicator & Republican reports a birthday party for Lavonne Jackson with pink and white decor and May pole centerpieces. Juniors hosted Seniors at a school banquet served by P T A, Holland-themed decorations, and a refined menu unavailable due to unreadable Dutch names.
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Fremont Faul
Missionary Society
Wm. Blom
Catholic Missionary Society
Catholic Ladies’ Aid
Soren Dubn
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Soren Duhn
Duhn
J. L. Mahan
James Mahan
J. A. Spies
Elisabeth
Bridge
L. T. Lewison
Mra
Ray Kennedy
Marjoria
Joe Jackson
Lavonne Jackson
Ted Hermansen
Wm. Hermansen
Joe Nyborg
Ruthven and
Joe ‘Gabrielson
Grachtinger
Hawk- Eye
Holland
Banquet Program Features Merklin Masters and Notables
The street language note speaks to the event where the Merklin Melody Masters furnished music for a banquet. Performers included Walcome, Arnold Hanningsen, Reponse, Alys Thoreson, Dorothy Swift with Tiptosing Through the Tulips, Jean Harris as Toastmistress, Seren Myhre, Mr. Stevenson, Windmills by Elmer Masters, The Ladder by Elmer Petersen, and Edith Gardner in the dance. The crowd enjoyed an exceptionally good program and a memorable occasion. Mother's Day reception of the P T A was held at Mrs. A H Henning sen's home on May 19. The group decided to keep the town library open Thursdays in summer. The program featured solos and tributes to old fashioned and modern mothers and daughters, with a lunch to follow.
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Merklin Melody Masters
Walcome
Arnold Hanningsen
Reponse
Alys Thoreson
Dorothy Swift
Jean Harris
Seren Myhre
Fhe
Mr. Stevenson
Parewell
Edith Gardner
A. H. Henningsen
Olene Jacobson
Marjorie Noble
Dorothy Fink
Lillie Jacobsen
E. S. George
Peter and unto them repent ye baptism at Gretting erina church notes
Church notes list St Pauls Lutheran Pentecost sermon on Acts 2 38 41 with three thousand baptized. Graettinger church morning worship 11 am Sunday school 10 am no evening service. Dorcas Mission meets at Mrs Nelsen home Tuesday afternoon hostess Mrs Will Nelsen. Lutheran League meets at Ralph Masters home Friday May 22 Anna and Lovie Duhn serving. South Walnut church morning worship 915 am Sunday school after service Rev Axel M Andersen
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St Paul's Lutheran Church
Pentecost
Peter
Jesus Christ
Graettinger Church
Dorcas
First Lutheran Pentecost Service Notes
Church announces 9 am service with sermon on the power of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation classes on Saturday, prayer meeting Tuesday evening at the parsonage. Lost Island Lutheran on Pentecost at 11 and 10 services, confirmands Saturday. Parochial school begins June 1 with Herbert Peterson from Luther Theological Seminary as teacher. Pentecost Sunday praised. faith in the Holy Spirit and church, Acts 1:8 cited by Rev. Mandgager.
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Lutheran Church
L. S
L.L. Sun
Lost Island
Herbert Peterson
Luther Theol. Sem
God the Holy Spirit
Rev
Mandgager
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L. C. Gammon
Minneapolis
RINSO
Edward Kienitz
Dean
Park Hospital
Mason City
Long Horn Cheese
Kellogg’s Corn
Meat Department
Weiners
Per Doz
New Peas
Hompsen’s Grocery
Rockford
Baumgartner
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