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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
10
Ole J Norris 75 died at his Lost Island Township home after years of declining health. Funeral Saturday at Lost Island Lutheran Church with Rev M Mandsager officiating. Interment in Lost Island cemetery. Survived by sons Albert and Martin, two grandchildren, a brother and sister.
The American Legion Auxiliary expresses gratitude to the public for generosity on Poppy Day last Saturday and to George Frick of the Hawk Eye Theatre for publicity in connection with the event.
Mrs. H. J. Henriksen opens a ladies store at Ringsted inside her residence. The new shop features an extensive stock and operates from her home, offering a broad selection to customers.
In winter 1986 snowbound Iowa farms relied on radio voice of H R Gross as he campaigns for the Republican nomination for governor. He seeks support from progressive and young Republicans on primary day amid harsh conditions.
At Graettinger town council on May 5 the Grean River ordinance was discussed and approved to bar peddlers, transients, and propagandists from private property unless invited by owners. The measure aims to keep private property private and address disturbances by visiting salespeople in residential areas.
A dairy farmers gathering is set for Wednesday at the Carl T. Petersen farm near Graettinger. The association plate judging begins at 11 4a.m. with a noon picnic. Arthur Porter of the Extension service will place judging classes. All local dairymen are invited. the event covers a wide territory and aims for a large turnout if weather allows.
Postmaster A L Anderson mourns his mother Mrs Chris Anderson aged 78 of Jewell Iowa. She was born in Denmark and came to the United States at 28. The family has lived in Jewell for 56 years and the funeral was held last Saturday. The Times extends sympathy to Mr Anderson.
The Times extends congratulations to Edgar and Mrs Iverson on the birth of twin boys born Saturday May 25. Mrs Iverson is the daughter of Mrs Lynneva Oleon of Graettinger.
John Hickey, 80, of Emmetsburg, died Monday evening after a three week illness from a blood clot related infection. Funeral Friday at St. Thomas church in Emmetsburg at nine. Born April 7, 1860 in Palo Alto county, he was a Palo Alto pioneer. He married Mollie Conway on February 7, 1888, in a double wedding with Lawrence Conway. Survived by wife, ten children, 18 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and many relatives. past county residents and Civil War era native who spent life in the area. The Times extends sympathy to the Hickey and Conway families.
Enthusiastic golfers plan a new golf course and clubhouse northwest of Crippen reachable by a paved road from Graettinger Ruthven and Emmetsburg and four gravel miles from Ayrshire. The project looks like a sure go with strong local support and development in progress.
John Theesfeld of Verdi Minnesota and Miss Dorothy Spear of Wallingford were united in marriage at a Catholic church in Graettinger on Tuesday May 28. Rev Father Kelly performed the ceremony. Best man was Gerald Theesfeld and bridesmaid Thelma Spear. After a wedding dinner at the bride’s home the couple left for a short trip and will reside at Lake Benton Minnesota where the groom farms. The bride taught in Clay county and the groom is a respected farmer. Congratulations from many friends.
A local appeal urges voters to cast ballots for Ed Breen in the Democratic primary next Monday. The message notes Breen is connected to EB J Mitchell of Graettinger and praises his tenure as state senator with a strong Des Moines record.
At a Saturday sale Joe Gabrielson purchased the Lost Island school known as the Suss school for 880 dollars. He plans to move the building to town and place it on his Gabrielson block lots to be converted into a residence.
The item notes widespread rumor about road work on the Times Highway from Emmetsburg north, once No. 17. It suggests paving or black topping from Hyametsburg to Jack Creek corner four miles east of Gravttinger, with a possible extension east to No. 44.
Graettingse market report for Thursday May 30 1940 lists corn at 8 cents, eggs per dozen at 22 cents or 20 cents for trade, state brand butter around 30 cents, and heavy hens priced by weight at 8 to 10 cents per pound for 46 pounds, with larger hens at 58 cents and over.
Memorial Day is observed in Graettinger with a morning parade from the high school to the Legion hall. Outdoor services honor fallen soldiers and sailors led by Rev M Mandsayer, followed by indoor programs with invocations by Rev Werner Carlsen and performances by the high school band and quartets. Notable readings include Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by Paul Suss and In Flanders Field. Memorial Day address by Rev Father Bellewouth, with a patriotic program at 2:30 and closing benediction by Rev Carlsen. Local businesses close at 10 today and South Walnut ladies serve a 25 cent lunch at noon.
The Gabrielson Estate two story residence near Royal Lumber Co yard will be sold at an auction on Saturday June 8 1940 starting at two o clock. Auctioneers Grod land Reeves with Iowa Trust Savings Bank Emmetsburg as clerk conduct the sale. Joseph Gabrielson administrator of the estate leads the sale offering a well built home six rooms furnace bath garage full basement and near the business street. A list of household goods is in a display ad in today's Times.
Atty. Joe Hand, county attorney of Palo Alto county, wed Miss Olayia Miller of Ayrshire in an Easter Sunday ceremony on March 24. Rev. Father McCoy officiated, and The Times extends congratulations to the couple. The publisher noted a lengthy visit with Father McCoy but did not reveal a news scoop.
Graettinger Hawkeye Theater schedules a sequence of film showings. Deanna Durbin Kay Francis and Walter Pidgeon headline Sundays and Mondays June 2 3 with Three Cheers for the Irish. Priscilla Lane Dennis Morgan and Alan Hale appear June 4 5 in The Farmer's Daughter. Martha Raye Charlie Ruggles play Light of the Western Star with Victor Jory Russell Hayden Noah Berry in June. Wayne Morris Jane Lana and Ronald Reagan star June 7 8 in Another Rat and the Baby.
Iowa voters prepare for a quiet Monday primary with Breen versus Valentine for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and H R Gross against Governor Wilson in the Republican race. Gross leads in many counties and has farmer backing, while Knutsen trends third but aids Wilson. County races include E F Nefsteail for county attorney and incumbents with no opposition in sheriff auditor treasurer recorder and clerk races. In the fourth district supervisor race J M Robinson faces George Singer, with Walter Middleton and Fred Hubbelling pursuing state representative nominations.
The Famous Players of the George D. Sweet Co. bring seven nights of tent theatre to Emmetsburg starting Monday June 8. The troupe, famed for Hawkeye Theatre in Graettinger since 1912, includes vaudeville features each night and presents Gold Diggers of 1940 on opening night Ady.
Over two weeks the Times ran Red Cross appeals in news columns but only one donor contributed. The benefactor admits he does not read the Graettinger Times, highlighting a disconnect between the paper and potential donors.
More than fifty sidewalks in Ringsted's business and residential sections are condemned. Owners are given sixty days to repair or remove and reconstruct sidewalks to meet safety and city standards.
Walter Thompson of near Independence recently celebrated his ninetieth birthday and was walking on the farm when a pail slipped from a cart striking his foot. The blow cut to the bone and left him laid up for several days.
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