Local Bankers Meet in Graettinger Group Session
Graettinger residents gathered for the bankers’ group meeting Monday with Mr and Mrs A Johnson, Fred Spies, Dale Noble, and Miss Elsie Graettinger among attendees. The day opened with business sessions and closed with an aquetarid program, the ladies were escorted to Fort Defiance Park, activities began at 6:45 and continued into the evening at the Orleans where Mr Then spoke. Other fine actors performed. the audience appreciated the program and entertainment.
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Graettinger
Tle
Bleenbast
A. i Johnson
Fred Spies
Dale Noble
Misa
Elsie Graettinger
Orleans
Bove & Thne
Dairy Day and Picnic at Lammers Tuesday
Members of the Dinmet County waiting association plan a picnic and dairy day at Henry Lammers home four miles east of Graettinger next Tuesday, May Stat. Events include dairy cattle judging led by Earl N. Shultz from Ames, a cream scoring contest by Palmer Frettem, and a charity dinner by Lammers women. The day features sports and a ball game between Palo Alto and Emmet county members, with prizes and a large attendance anticipated.
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Dinmet County
Henry Lammers
Graetigex
Earl N. Shultz
Airyman
Ames
Ha ‘Association
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Walden’s Grove
Hizhwake
Palmer Frettem
Graettinger Reamery
Association
Palo Alto
Emmet
Locals Split With Wallingford In Kitten Ball
Locals contest with Wallingford in kitten ball ended in a hotly fought game. Report cites Fern Eisenbaat Tield and three actors from Knoxville as leading figures. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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Wallingford
Graettinger Businesses Close Early on Memorial Day
Graettinger businesses will close at 10 am on Memorial Day. Special prices on groceries, Indians and men's wear listed in the Timex. buyers in Graettinger and vicinity may secure these before the 10 am program start. A fine rain Monday evening and night improved crop prospects and vegetation.
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Timex
Graettinger
Entries Close June 1 In Golden Gloves Tourney
The second annual Golden Gloves boxing tourney comes to Emmetsburg in June for youths under 20 who have no professional experience. Send name, age, and weight to Jon Deneen. About 40 entrants expected with bouts at St Mary's gym. Rules strict. training times open. tournament started in 1981 and draws eager crowds.
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Emmetsburg
Jon Deneen
Possi
St. Mary's Gymnasium
Emmetsboro
The Boss Away as Thompson’s Keeps Grocery Specials
The boss is away on honeymoon while Thompson’s continues business at the old stand. Read the local page for this week’s grocery specials and meat price quotes at Thompson’s regular space.
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Thompson
Celebrated First Mass Tuesday at Emmetsburg Parish
Father Albert Conlon of Emmetsburg celebrated his first Mass Tuesday morning with several Grachtinger attendees present. The event drew community members though some later notes mention an unlucky night for the Jacksons.
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Albert Conlon
Emmateburg
Emmetsburg
Dr Bailey to Speak Here Memorial Day
Memorial Day will be observed in Gree...nter with a forenoon program. Dr Arthur Bailey of Estherville will give the address at the Hawkeye Theatre at 10 15. Businesses close at 10 4. Ex service men in uniform, school children and the band urged to attend at the High School at 9 16. Parade starts 9 46. Grave service at 10 a m. Opera house program at 10 15 includes opening prayer Rev James P Christengen, Star Spangled Banner, flag drill, Sixth grade pupils, Gettysburg Address, Gene Duffy, maze, Senior Trio, address Dr Arthur Bailey, music, mixed quartet, benediction Rev Fremont Faul.
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Opera House
James P. Christengen
Gene Duffy
Maze
Arthur Bailey
Estherville
Benediction
Rey
Fremont Faul
Barney Hassel in Main Bout at Arnolds Park Memorial Day
Barney Hassel faces George Deck in the main bout at Arnolds Park arena on Memorial Day. Hassel, a 286 pound heavyweight from Graettinger, meets Deck of Estherville, in a return match expected to draw fans. Preliminaries include Wayne Ogle and Tom Craven with more bouts promised on Fridays year round.
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Barney Hassel
Ton Craven
Graettinger
Arnolds Park
Arena Memorial Day
Barney Hassal
Goliath
Grachtinger
George Deck
Estherville
Wayne Ogle
Spirit
Tom Craven
Grogttinger
Group Bankers Now Off The Gold Standard
Iowa Bankers association meeting at Estherville features silver etched programs from Emmet county bankers. Editorial notes praise independence from New York and critique the gold standard as a tool for the rich. Junior track meet outfits and tennis shoes advertised at Jensen’s store with special grocery prices nearby.
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Iowa Bankers Association
Estherville
Emmet County
International Bankers of
New York
Iowa
C. A. Jonsen
Jensen Bd
Tagolene Oil Pleases Motorists
Howard Horswell reports exceptionally good business in Tagolene motor oil at his service station a block south of the flag pole. Most auto drivers are careless but Tagolene can stand the abuse. The Henderson Furniture Co. displays porch furniture with special prices quoted in this week’s Times.
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Howard Horswell
Henderson Purnitive Co
Thompson-Dorothy Weds Estherville Bride In Wallingford
Albert P. Thompson, Graettinger grocer, marries Emma Louise Andreson of Estherville at Immanuel Lutheran church near Wallingford on May 28. Bridesmaid Clara Thompson and best man Earnest Andreson join family celebrations. couple to visit Black Hills and Yellowstone before settling in Graettinger.
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Albert P. Thompson
John Nelson
Graettingar
Emma Louise Andreson
Andrew Andreson
Eatherville
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Wallingford
Peer Nordsletten
Immanuel Church
Clara Thompson
Earnest Andreson
Ruby Crim
Estherville
Grant Christiansen
Betty Blazer
Doris Thompson
Helen Andreson
Sbridal
Ore- ‘Pon
Spokane
Washington
Graettinger
Estherville High School
Grachtinger High School
Atc
Ruthven Memorial Day Observances Set With Speaker
Memorial Day exercises will be held in the Ruthven theatre with speaker United States Representative Fred C. Gilchrist of Laurene. Graves will be decorated in Highland cemetery and Ruthven. Ruthven Post p.88 of the America oversees the program. A dinner for the Cemetery Association will follow in the M E church basement.
Electric Park Opening Dance With Brown’s Vagabonds
Brown's Vagabonds will entertain the opening dance at Electric Park next Monday evening. Tickets for the dance on Saturday evening June 4th are free with party admission.
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Electric Park
Brown
Poppy Day Observed In Graettinger Saturday
The American Legion Auxiliary will run the poppy sale on Saturday May 28 to aid injured and destitute veterans. Poppies are produced by disabled soldiers and worn in remembrance of fallen service members.
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Graettingar
American Legion Auxiliary
Olene Jacobson
Fishing Good At Lake Park Near Jensen Home
Fishing is exceptionally good in the lake near Lake Park. A.N. Jensen, a noted local fisherman, lives nearby and enjoys easy access to the lake. Friends plan a vigil at the Jensen home, seeking his guidance or blessing for the activity.
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Lake Park
A.N. Jensen
Mr. Jensen
Graettinger
Jensen
Citizens League Pre Primary Meeting in Emmetsburg
The Citizens League of Palo Alto county will hold a pre primary meeting at the Court House in Emmetsburg on Tuesday May 31 at 1 15 p m Candidates for county offices are asked to attend and state whether they will support the League program for reducing public administration and taxation within state law If they do not comply it will be assumed they oppose the program. By order of the Board Bleck Wenn, Chairman.
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Citizens League of
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Citizens League
CLA. Bleck
Wenn
Eli Craven Dies in Graettinger. Funeral Friday
Eli Craven, a long respected Graettinger citizen, died this morning at his home after years of poor health. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at the M E church with interment in the cemetery northwest of Graettinger. An obituary will appear next week.
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Eli Craven
Graettinger
M. E
Nimes
Osher's Month End Specials Highlight Bargains
Osher's store features month end specials with outstanding values across dress shirts silk ties canvas shoes sweaters and hose. Tall fashion mesh haze priced at 1 dollar per pair highlighting bargain pricing for shoppers.
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Osher
Westergards Plan California Visit by Auto
Mrs D H Westergard and Mr and Mrs Alfred Westergard left Monday for Fras no California to visit Mrs Westergard’s sister Mrs Peters son. They expect to be away three weeks. They are making the trip by auto.
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D. H. Westergard
Alfred Westergard
Frasno
California
Local Girl Tops Poppy Poster Contest at Legion Auxiliary
Marthe Hansen won first prize in the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster contest for grade school students. Helen Barber and Alice Mills took second and third, with many others receiving honorable mention as the posters were praised as very good.
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Marthe Hansen
American Legion Auxiliary
Martha Hansen
Helen Barber
Alice Mills
Vega Separator Ad Highlights Charley Jengen
Advertising copy for the Vega separator featuring Charley Jengen. Describes the Vega separator as a wonderful machine and lightly as a low mood separator.
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Charley Jengen
Branagan launches aggressive bid for Eighth Iowa seat
Emmetsburg publisher W. T. Branagan, a Democrat, campaigns for Congress in Iowa's Eighth District. He calls for a stabilized dollar, inflation control by honest currency advocates, tax cuts financed by federal savings, reduced bureaus, and repeal of Prohibition. He criticizes Smoot Hawley, hopes to beat incumbent Gilchrist, and vows strong party fight in the June primaries.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
American Legion
Bill
Branagan
Friends of Honest Curren Ey
Wall Street
U. S. Treasury
Federal Reserve
Smoot
United States
Wm. T. Branagan
Fred Gilchriat
Laurese
Politician blame and farmer support shift hinted by era
The piece accuses Republican leaders of neglecting farmers and townsfolk, warns that voters will react next November, and notes buzz about a large farmer influx into Democratic banks on June 6, highlighting the 86 year old Branagan son of W. Branagan of Emmetsburg as a figure of interest.
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Aso
Young Branagan
W. 'T. Branagan
Emmetsburg
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Leghorn Hong
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the Jacksons
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