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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1932

Page

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Dairy Day and Picnic at Lam mers Tuesday

Emmet County testing association members plan a dairy day picnic at Henry Lammers home four miles east of Graetwer next Tuesday May 31st. Activities include dairy cattle judging by Earl N. Schultz from Ames, ice cream with contest by Palmer Frettam, sports for all, and a large crowd expected.

Fos Emmet County ‘Testing Association Henry Lammers Graetwer Tuesaday Sainin Earl N. Shultz Extension Airy Ames Walder's Grove Palmer Frettam Grachtingereamery Hand Smith Palo Alto Beery

Graettinger bankers group holds Monday meeting

In Graettinger the bankers group met Monday with Mr and Mrs A igon and Dale Noble among attendees. The morning business session preceded an evening ad program at Land e Park with a substitute speaker Thompson of North corporation unable to attend. The discussion on chain banking drew mixed reactions from those present.

Graettingar Bankers’ Group Blaenbast A.igon Fred Spies Dale Noble

Ball Protest Highlights Field Sunday Game

A protest by fans over a disputed ball during Sunday's Field match preceded the defeat of the team. Officials reviewed the play but the outcome stood.

Idtten

Graettinger Businesses Shorten Hours For Memorial Day

Graettinger business houses will close at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day. Special grocery and apparel prices are advertised in the Times. shoppers in Graettinger and nearby areas can view these deals until the Memorial Day program at 10 a.m. Monday. A beneficial rain fell Monday evening into Monday night improving vegetation and crop prospects are reported as encouraging.

Graettinger Prescnt

Entries Close June 1 In Golden Gloves Tourney

The second annual Golden Gloves boxing tourney will be in Emmetsburg in June. Any boy under 20 who has not boxed professionally may enter by sending name age and weight to Joe Dencon. At least 4 entrants are expected per weight class with bouts at St Marys gym. Rules will be enforced. training times will be available prior to bouts. Entries close June 1.

Emmetsburg Joe Dencon St. Mary’s Gymnasium

Dr Bailey to Speak Here Memorial Day

Memorial Day plans in Graettinger include a 10 15 a m address by Dr Arthur Bailey of Ratherville at Hawkeye Theatre A 9 15 a m gathering for ex service men school children and band at the High School building Parade forms at 9 45 a m Grave service at 1 00 a m Opera house program begins 10 15 a m with opening prayer songs and addresses followed by the Gettysburg Address and Bailey's remarks

Arthur Bailey Graettinger Ratherville Hawkeye Theatre Opera House James P.christensen Star Spangled Banner Murle Eugene Duffy Muse Batherville Benediction Fremont Faul

Barney Hassel In Main Bout At Arnolds Park

Barney Hassel from Graettinger appears in the main bout at Arnolds Park Arena Memorial Day with George Deck of Eastville as the challenger. The rematch follows a past clash where both fighters sent each other down simultaneously. Preliminaries feature Wayne Ogle Spirit Lake and Tom Craven Graettinger. Promoters promise top cards every Friday for the season.

Barney Hassel Tom Craven Graettinger Arnolds Park Arena Memorial Day Barney Hastel Goliath Gracttinger George Deck Eatherville

Celebrated First Mass Held in Emmeteburg

Albert Conlon, Emmeteburg resident, celebrated his first mass Tuesday morning. The ceremony drew local residents and featured greetings from Graottin and other community members. Meat prices were quoted in local notices and a brief update on the boss being away on his honeymoon appeared on the page.

Pway Albert Conlon Emmeteing Emmeteburg Graottin

Group Bankers Now Off The Gold Standard

The Iowa Bankers association meeting at Estherville features programs supplied by Emmet county bankers. The flyer proclaims independence from international financiers, praising independent Iowa bankers while denouncing the gold standard as a money maker for the rich.

Iowa Bankers Association Estherville Emmet County Bankers of Iowa International Bankers of New York

Junior Track Meet Outfit Free At Jongen’s Store

Free junior track meet outfits advertised from C A Jongen’s store. Special prices quoted on sturdy shoes. shoes described as of high quality at unbelievably low prices. Minor grocery offers also mentioned in the Janson ad.

C. A. Jongen Atore Stennia Ares Janson Ad

Tagolens Ol Pleages Motoriets Howard Hornwell Report

Howard Hornwell reports exceptionally good business selling Tagolene motor oil at his service station. The brief notes careless driving and abuse near the flag-pole area. New porch furniture displays are mentioned nearby.

Tagolens Pleages Motoriets Howard Hornwell Tagolene

A P Thompson Weds Estherville Girl in Wallingford

Mr Albert P Thompson son of Mrs John Nelson of Graettinger and Miss Erna Louise Andreson daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Andreson of Estherville were married at Immanuel Lutheran church near Wallingford on Monday May 28 at two o'clock Rev Peder Nordsletten officiated Bridesmaid was Clara Thompson and Ernest Andreson was best man Ruby Crim of Estherville played the wedding march The couple planned a three week trip to the Black Hills Yellowstone Park and Spokane They will live in Graettinger after returning and begin housekeeping The bride, educated at Estherville high school, was praised for charm and character The groom, a Graettinger grocer, is a well known young businessman The Times wishes them happiness

Albert P. ‘Thompsen John Nelson Gracttinger Erna Louise Andreson Andrew Andreson Estherville Immanuel Lutheran Church Wallingford Peder Nordsletten Immanuel Church Clara Thompson Earnest Androson Mise Ruby Crim Lohengrin Grant Christiansen Betty Blazer Doris Thompson Helen Andreson Qreme Grachtinger High School Zamillen

Ruthven Memorial Day Observance Planned as Usual

Memorial Day exercises will be held in the Ruthven theatre with Fred C. Gilchrist of LaCrosse United as speaker. Veterans will be decorated in Highland cemetery and Ruthven’s two cemeteries. Post No. 88 of the American Legion leads the program. A dinner for the Cemetery Association will follow in the M. church basement.

Haan Ruthven Theatre Fred C., Gilchrist Lauepons United Tes Etards Highland Cemetery Ruthven Ican Legion Cemetery Association M. 15 Chursls

Dance At Elsotric Park May 80th Brown Vi gabonde

Event notice lists a dance at Elsotric Park on May 80th with Brown and Vigabonde performing. Details about opening time and park program are incomplete.

Elsotric Park Muaio Mor

Poppy Day Remembrance Planned in Groettinger

The American Legion Auxiliary will lead Poppy Day activities on Saturday May 28 in Groettinger. Mrs Olene Jacobson discussed the event in Time magazine last week. Poppies are crafted by disabled and needy soldiers and worn to honor the fallen soldiers.

Groettinger American Legion Auxiliary Mra Olene Jacobson

Fishing Good Near Lake Park Prompts Local Visit

Residents say the lake near Lake Park offers excellent fishing. A. N. Jensen, noted local resident, lives nearby and enjoys the sport. Friends are encouraged to visit and fish at their new home area while conditions are favorable.

Lake Park A. N. Jensen Jensen

Citizens League Pre Primary Meeting in Emmetaburg

The Citizens League of Palo Alto county sponsors a pre primary meeting at the Court House in Emmetaburg on Tuesday May 91 at 1 15 p m. All county candidates are asked to attend and state whether they will support the League’s program for maximal reduction of public affairs administration and taxation within legal limits.

Citizens League of Palo Alto County C. H. Bleckwenn

Eli Craven Dies in Graettinger. Funeral Friday

Eli Craven, a respected Graettinger resident, died at his home this morning after long illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the M E Church, with interment in the cemetery northwest of Graettinger. Obituary will appear in next week's Times.

Eli Craven Graettinger Thin City M. E Grasttinger

End of Month Specials At Other's Store Reflect Bargain Values

Read the grocery bargains and values including dn dress shirts silk ties canvas ehons sweaters and hose Full fashioned mesh hose priced at 1 per pair Left for California Monday Mrs D H Westergard and Mr and Mrs Alfred Westergard left for Fres no California for a three week visit by auto to Mrs Westergerd's sister Mrs Pater sen

California D. H. Westergard Alfred Westergard Fresno

Martha Hansen Wins First in Legion Poppy Poster Contest

Martha Hansen took first prize in the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster contest for grade school students. Helen Barber placed second and Alice Mille third. many others received honorable mention as posters were praised for quality.

Martha Hansen American Legion Auxiliary Helen Barber Alice Mille

Vega Separator Promoted by Charley Jensen This Week

Charley Jensen advertises the Vega separator as an impressive machine for efficient separation. The copy hails it as a reliable unit, noting its strong performance and suitability for general use in industrial settings.

Charley Jensen

Branagan Campaign Push For Representative Seat

Emmetsburg publisher Wm T Branagan launches a vigorous bid for congress in the Eighth Town District. He denounces Hoover supporters and calls for monetary reform, tax cuts, and prohibition repeal. Branagan aims to broaden Democratic strength ahead of the June primary and fall elections.

Wm. T. Branagan Emmetsburg Congregaman Hoover Democrat O'Brien American Legion Branagan Friends of Honest Wall Street Treasury Federal Reserve United States T. Branagana Hia Fred Gilphrt Laureas Pri

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