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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1940

Page

4

Graettinger area notes and visits across towns

Local notices record visits and callers in Graettinger and nearby towns including Cliff Phillips Ruthven Emmetsburg Mallard and Estherville. Mentions of births engagements and travel span May and Memorial Day plans with multiple families named such as the Suss George and Weir households. The Times also notes a baby born to Mr and Mrs Dick Derrickson and highlights a feature on Europe’s royal war babies in The American Weekly.

Cliff Phillips Ruthven Graettinger Burton Garber Des Moines Clara Suss Emmetsburg Geo. H. Keeney Mallard W. L. O’connor E. L. Thoreson J. A. Spies Wm. Hossack St. Louis Illinois Wm. G. Bohi Spring Valley Minnesota George Graettinger Dick Derrickson Coleman Hospital Times C. Rodess Los Angeles Prank Weir Edgar Grein Grein Standond Highway 17 John Smith Waterloo Frank Smith Palo Iowa Misa Lucille Yarham Webster City Frank Weir Weir S. C. Rodess John Galleger John Z. Sullivan Vivian Mary Emmetsbore Mary Schumacher Galleger Sullivan Kathryn Donovan Sullivin Nels Nelson Estherville Allan Denny Chicago M. Buttemore Wall Lake Heyer Carl Nutzman J. J. Sullivan J. J. Schumacher Wilma Wikert Salix Kaumans Agatha Craven Frank Chromey Mankato C. E. Norris Graditinger Chromey Norma Europe Grand Duchess Marie Russia Chicago Herald-American

Chick Starter Promises Early Eggs and Profit

Chick Starter sold for 2.80 per unit promises rapid growth and early nesting. Advertises growing mash compatibility and vitamin enriched formula vitamins A through E and G. Fully guaranteed feed aims to produce ready-to-lay birds and profit for buyers.

Destruction in California Quake Shocks Miss Oleson

Miss Vivian Oleson, recently from Brawley California, reports the Imperial Valley quake left many buildings ruined or damaged. Eight people were killed and numerous others injured as strict post quake rules delayed reentry until saftey inspections were completed.

Vivian Oleson Brawley California Oregon Imperial Valley Misa Qleson Regu Miss’ Oleson C. C. Oleson, Graettingery

Retreats for Ladies at Briar Cliff College

Two spiritual retreats for lay women are planned at Briar Cliff College in Sioux City in June. The first, led by Rev. Joseph A. Herbers S J, runs June 7 to 10 and follows a long-standing Sioux City diocese tradition. The second, June 10 to 14, is run by the Missionary Association of Catholic Women and invites all women. the diocesan convention of the association will meet June 14 after the retreat, with vestments and altar supplies on display.

Briar Cliff College Briar Cue College Sioux City Joseph A. Herbers S. J Regis College Denver Department of Religion Creighton University Missionary Association of Catholic Women Briar Clift The Missionary Association

Editors Meet at Ringsted for North Iowa Press event

Reports from Ringsted describe a Friday gathering of North Iowa editors with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sullivan hosting, Postmaster and Mrs. A. L. Anderson and Editor and Mrs. Ralph Anderson entertaining guests, a well served banquet, and postbanquet newspaper discussions. Visitors enjoyed a Ringsted church dining room meal prepared by Ladies' Aid members and ladies hosted at Mrs. Ralph Anderson's home. A lighthearted postal anecdote followed with a prank letter delivered to The Globe post office. A separate item notes a Gravity resident curing hiccups with canned oyster juice. Another piece tells how Oliver Swenson of LeGrand rescued mother squirrels and taught the youngsters to lap milk. Grundy county farmers ignore home stead exemption notices despite about $50 annual benefit.

J. J. Sullivan Ringsted North Iowa Press Association A. L. Anderson Ralph Anderson Ladies’ Aid Societies Post Office

Marion Hatfield Honored by Ames High School Principal

A Graettinger high school graduate, Marion Robert Hatfield, is slated for recognition at the annual Honors Day convocation at Iowa State College. The honor stems from placing in the top three percent of his class. Local officials extend hearty congratulations to Marion and his supporters, with several relatives visiting Graettinger for the weekend.

Marion Hatfield Ames College Joel Ball Town State College Ames Marion Robert Hatfield Lowa State College Graettinger High School Marion

Lutheran Aid to Meet Wednesday June 5

Social items note Lutheran aid meeting at church parlors with hostesses Mrs Wm Herke Mrs Albert Christian son and Mrs Wm Rasmussen inviting all. Shower held at Mrs Carlson home for Mrs Tommie Cunningham's baby with large turnout and gifts followed by lunch. W H M S Meeting June 7 at the home of Mrs Kenneth Harding with cordial invitation to all. Ordinance 66 restricts door to door solicitors in Graettinger Iowa to protect safety health and privacy with penalties and enforcement by town police.

Lutheran Aid Wm, Herke Albert Christianson Wm, Rasmussen The Methodist Church Kenneth Harding Graettinger Towa Iowa Grasttingar Sparta Gamata Racine Thia

Bake Sale to Benefit Catholic Ladies Aid Saturday

Mrs Emmett Murphy and Mrs Marvin Hansen will lead a bake sale at McCarty Grocery on Saturday June 1. Items from the food line will be offered and the public is invited to attend.

Emmett Murphy Marvin Hansen Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society McCarty Grocery

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