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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
3
A reflective piece traces a young man’s rise from limited schooling to leading a large business empire. It emphasizes responsibility, perseverance, and self-improvement, urging readers to see themselves in the story of effort and success across farms and cities from coast to coast.
Graettinger observes Poppy Day on May 27 with poppies sold by Auxiliary members to fund welfare for veterans and their families. Clarissa Swanson, president, appeals to citizens to wear the poppy and donate, noting funds support disabled veterans, hospital care, child welfare, and Christmas cheer, among other aid.
The thirteenth annual retreat for ladies of the Sioux City Diocese, held under the auspices of the Missionary Association of Catholic Women, will be at St Angela's Academy Carroll Iowa from June 12 to 16. Rev Lionel Pire will conduct it. The Sioux City Diocesan Branch M C W convention meets June 16 at 9 00 AM with dinner for delegates and visitors. Reservations go to Mrs J Alchamann Remsen Iowa and Mr and Mrs P K Iverson Ruthven area. Pearl and Bernard Twait marriage noted Canton SD Oct 22. Pearl has taught near Cylinder two years and is Ruthven High School graduate 1980.
The county organization preserving the eighteenth amendment held a workers conference in Emmetsburg on Wednesday May 17. County chairmen and representatives from Kossuth Pocahontas Emmet and Dickinson counties reported on local efforts. S J Smith of Milford spoke as a long time Northwest Iowa practitioner noting changes from saloon days to prohibition and praising the meeting’s impact on statewide progress.
Palo Alto County farmers plan to sow soybeans this year after widespread alfalfa frost. Planting should occur late May to early June with Illini Dunfield and Manchu varieties, inoculation advised if soil lacks soybean bacteria. Soybeans to yield hay and a protein feed similar to alfalfa. A good seed bed and weed control are essential.
A collage of jokes and short items from a regular feature of the W.G.W. includes lines about Graettinger men preferring right to be president, a porch painting anecdote with a trouser mishap, and quick quips on luck, crime notes, and marriage. Also appears a brief item from the Fairmont Indiana News about bootlegging arrest and a punny exchange about finances.
The Charley Jensen hardware auction in Graettinger Saturday sold hundreds of items. Two auctioneers worked until 10:30 pm with few breaks, selling used goods and substantial new hardware at varied prices. The sale drew many locals who praised Jensen for sponsoring the event and clearing out stock, including items normally valued at 15 to 20 dollars.
Henry Erne suffered a bad scald to his shoulder and arm after lifting the radiator cap on a hot tractor in a field Tuesday evening. The steam escape caused painful burns, Terril Record reports.
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH English mission service next Sunday morning at 8:45 in the Methodist church. Special mission offerings will be taken. Rev. Otis L. Lang, Pastor. METHODIST CHURCH NOTES Next Sunday is Memorial Sunday observed at morning service. Soldiers and widows urged to attend. Daily Vacation Bible School May 31 for two weeks. notify pastor. District Superintendent visit Thursday. more details to follow. First Lutheran Church Divine Worship at 11:30. sermon on The Importune Prayer. Pentecost read Acts 2 on June 4. Parish schooling begins June 5 at 9. Please pray for Zion meetings June 1-4.
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