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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

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Ni Luse Drums Up Support In Graettinger Talk

Republican candidate D N Luse spoke at Woodman Hall Graettinger Friday evening, drawing a larger crowd than usual. He covered many topics including greenbacks and currency, arguing for monetary reform and criticizing bankers, with emphasis on Roosevelt’s policies. About seventy attended the Wolfe school picnic the following Friday with teacher Miss Leona Leonant.

D. N. Like Palo Alto County Woodman Hall Grachtinger Luse United States Roosevelt Mr. Luse Wolfe Leona Leonant

Dr George H Keeney Campaign Statement Report

Dr George H Keeney of Mallard Democratic candidate for state representative nomina tion active in Graettinger and north county. He has 26 years in Mallard, son of a pioneer Des Moines family, lifelong Democrat, Drake graduate, taught at Central College, Mallard physician, former house physician at Iowa Methodist hospital, Red Cross and education work in Palo Alto. President of Mallard school board twenty years, county education board member seventeen years. He airs weekly campaign notices in Graettinger Amiek and seeks support of northern voters. He calls for unity Americans first, politics secondary, and credits leadership of the Chief Executive amid economic strain. (Continued On Page Four)

G. H. Keeney George H. Keeney Mallor's Graettinger de. Keeney Mallard Des Moines Keeney Drake Central College GH. Keeney Pella Town Iowa Methodist Hospital Palo Alto Red Cross Coney Wishen North Stult Deaiing

Mrs Zitterick Furniture Sale Auction Saturday

J A Spies as administrator of Mrs John Zitterick estate will auction house furnishings at the Gruettinger Zitterick home in the northwest part Saturday June 2 starting at 1 80. Household goods chickens a cow corn five bushels two CDs totaling 1600 four shares Farmers Elevator Wallingford one share Gractinger Telephone Co. cash for sums 15 and under six months on larger amounts. Grodland Reeves auctioneers Adolph Spies clerk display in Time for full particulars.

Farmers’ Elevator Wallingford Gracttinger Telephone Co Grodland & Reeves Adolph Spies

Art Henningsen Seen as Strong Republican Contender

Graettinger’s A Henningsen, Osher department store manager and longtime grocer in Marmet and Palo Alto counties, vies for the Republican nomination next Monday. A well-known businessman and farmer ally, he is praised as a fluent speaker and capable candidate.

Graettinger A. H. Henningsen China Henningsen Gractinger Henningsen Osher Marmet Palo Alto Emmetsborg High School Hoe The Times

Clarence Knutson to Speak in Emmetsburg Friday

The Hon. Clarence A. Knutson of Clear Lake, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, will address listeners at the Emmetsburg Court House Friday at 2 30 p m The speaker is noted as a vigorous campaigner and has carried several congressional districts in the pre primary period.

Clarence A. Knutson Clear Lake Iowa Court House Emetsburg Knutson

Memorial Day Program Draws Hundreds in Grayttinger

Memorial Day observances in Grayttinger drew hundreds with a day of exercises at the high school grounds and Hawkeye theatre. Judge Heald of Spencer delivered an educational address on liberty and the founding of America, followed by musical offerings and a post-program cemetery decoration by Legion groups. The Graettinger Opera House Co. and Judge Henk were thanked for support. weather was hot but otherwise ideal.

Grayttinger Heald of Spencer Legion Hawkeye Marl Lehigh Hawkeye Theatre Bottom Harry Keller Ruth Raleigh Flanders Wiehd America Mary Jo Carter Eugene Duffy Lincoln Oral Bonstead Adolph Spica Ule Noble Rev. Bottom Elisabeth Spies Judge Heat Spencer Heath Liberty Ueald Judge Heald Henk

Publisher’s Retort on Corn Price Forecasts

The Times notes the publisher’s quip that corn would exceed 4 cents per bushel, citing today’s price near 48/4 cents. It says only crop failure fears prompted the high price, and suggests editors would admit a mistaken forecast if crops were normal.

Times Y

It Pays To Advertise Pony Sold At Auction

Col. Ben S. Reeves of Grodland and Reeves proclaims advertising pays. Last week the Times carried a pony for sale and Kenneth and Bobby Barringer purchased the Shetland pony before the ink dried.

Ben S. Reeves Grodland & Reeves Kenneth Bobby Barringer

Drouth Kills Seedlings at Graettinger Nursery

The drouth wiped out hundreds of evergreen seedlings at Graettinger Nursery. Workers hurried a branch cover over the field as water was hauled by tank wagons. About half of the feeding crop may be lost. Fred Spies builds a new cistern on Robbing Avenue capacity 6000 gallons to serve the house and basement cistern. B C Wolfe sold two hogs in Graettinger for 18.06 dollars weighing 805 pounds, about 18 dollars total.

Drouth Graettinger Fred Spies Robbing Avenue B. C. Wolfe Grasttinger

Primary Day Ahead in Graettinger Iowa Races

Next Monday marks the Iowa primary with Graettinger polling 8 am to 8 pm at Hawkeye Theatre basement. Republicans nominate for state representative A H Henningsen D N Luse Charles Waldron. Democrats nominate P H Donlon G H Keeney Gene Mulroney. Community members urged to vote. local focus on precinct committees and a Tuesday Farm Union dance at Woodman Hall.

Iowa Polla Graettinger Hawkeye Theatre Calflesh Legion Lost Island A. H. Henningsen D. N. Luse Charles Waldron P. H. Donlon G. H. Keeney Gene Mulroney Mr. Luse Keeney P. H. Ponlon Waldron Emmetsburg Palo Alto County Mulroney Walnut Township Palo Alto Farm Union Woodman Hall Otto Larson Farm Union Orchestra

Weather report shows extreme heat and dry spell

The report notes no rain since April 4, with temperatures from 100 to 108 degrees in the shade. Hay crops are absent, pastures bare, and cattle rely on silage and oat-field grazing. Corn prospects depend on the season, with potential limited damage expected.

Plow Up Money Sparks Prosperity In Oklahoma

A caller from Oklahoma to the Times describes last year’s prosperity tied to the plow up money. Counties received from $750,000 to $1,000,000, and that infusion is linked to favorable times across the state.

Oklahoma Times

Weather Notes and Cloudy Sky Report

A cloudy sky persists with a waning forecast. The piece mentions an upcoming update on outcomes and notes an earlier day of extreme heat and strong winds.

Permits Issued As Soon As Possible Under Sales Tax Act

The State Board of Assessment and Review announced that distribution of permits under the Sales Tax Act will be made as rapidly as possible. The public is asked not to inquire about dates to avoid delay. If proper application and remittance are on file, the permit will arrive in due course.

State Board of Assessment and Review Today

Lost to Emmetsburg by county kittens 14 to

A pickup group of kitten ball players traveled to Emmetsburg Friday night and were defeated by the county seat kittens 14 to 0. The result marks a decisive loss in the road contest.

Emmetsburg Kittens

O Connor Named Graettinger Postmaster

V L O Connor was appointed postmaster of Graettinger last Friday with bond awaiting approval. He succeeds O H Raleigh, who served twelve years, and the Times commends Raleigh while noting O Connor’s Democratic party work and qualifications.

V. L. O’connor Graettinger Mr. O'Connor O. H. Raleigh O'Connor Democraic Party the Times Raleigh

Voters urged to cast ballots in pivotal county primary

A public exhortation appeals to all county voters to participate in the upcoming primary. It frames the franchise as a hard won inheritance from previous generations and a duty to promote justice by choosing those who will govern.

A. J. Bonstead First To Receive Corn-Hog Money

Anton J. Bonstead of Lost Island township became Palo Alto county's first corn-hog bonus recipient as a check for 218.90 arrived via Emmetsburg, drawn on Graettinger State Bank. The Graettinger Times notes the bank cashed the check and Bonstead paid for a year of Graettinger Times while the 1934 May 24 document bears unusual gray paper and the Agricultural Adjustment Act marking.

Anton J. Bonstead Lost Island Township Palo Alto County United States Graettinger State Bank Graettinger Times Palo Alto Bonstead Emmetsburg Graettinger Steek the Times

Dairy farmer fears feed shortage if drought lasts three weeks

A. G. Barber of Graettinger Dairy says he can run three weeks on current feed of silage. He grazes his herd on river bottom pasture by day and moves them to the cat field at night. If dry weather continues for three more weeks, he does not know how he will feed his livestock.

Barber Graettinger

Oberammergau Passion Play at First Lutheran Church

On Sunday June 8 at 8 p m a motion picture presentation of the Oberammergau Passion Play will be shown at First Lutheran Church. Torgny Hagedal from the Lutheran Bible Institute will present the film and give a personal testimony in song. Free will offering welcomed. All are invited. viewers will witness the Passion of Jesus Christ presented vividly.

Oberamergau First Lutheran Church Torgny Hagedal The Lutheran Bible Institute

A Wonderful Trip to New York for Cedar Falls Student

Alvin Johnson of Cedar Falls, son of Mr and Mrs Albert F Johnson of Graettinger, will leave with his school orchestra for New York City on Saturday. He will spend eight weeks in New York and eastern cities, then the group travels to Europe without him. Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson, Floyd Masters and Miss Alvina Peton motored to Cedar Falls to spend Decoration Day with Alvin.

Alvin Johnson Cedar Falls Albert F. Johnson Graettinger New York City New York Europe Johnson Albert Johnson Floyd Masters Alvinu Peton Alvin

Miss Everitt Resigns as Graettinger Home Economics Teacher

Miss Lois Everitt resigns from Graettinger high school after six years as home economics teacher. She will join Beacon in Winois with a $190 annual raise to her new contract.

Miss Everitt Lois Everitt Graettinger High School Beacon Winois

Anglers Take Long Island Fishing Trip in Shetland Weigh-ins

Mrs A R McMullen Mra Shiley Mrs A P Thompsen and Miss Clara Lang fished at Loat Island on Tuesday returning with two large strings of fish. Thompsen says she left her husband in the shade when it comes to catching fish.

A. R. McMullen Mra Shiley A. P. Thompsen Clara Lang Loat Island Lako Hompsen

Osher Honored by Town State Dental Society

Dr B T Osher of Witherville, formerly of Grachtinger, has been elected to a life membership in the Town State Dental Society. The honor recognizes eight years of uninterrupted membership and service to the society.

B. T. Osher Witherville Grachtinger Ufe Town State Dental Society

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D. Ni Luse Art Henningsen Clarence Knutson Groettinger Danilelions J. P. Christensen Abel Christensen Mgr. Christensen Estherville George Grabitinger Leghorn Judge Heald of Algona Cloge Ihia County Wantern Wii Webster City G. J. Long A. J. Bonstead Spitfire Kathryn Hepburn Robert Young Ralph Bellamy MAD Game Spencer, Tracy Claire Trevor Ralphae aRa Seaqne Carolina Janet Gaynor Lionel Barrymore Hank
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