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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

11

Luse speaks in Graettinger on greenback theses and reform

D N Luse Republican candidate for Palo Alto county state representative held a politics meeting at Woodman Hall Graettinger Friday evening. He argued about greenbacks from the Civil War era and questioned why the U S government does not issue currency, praising Roosevelt while accusing bankers of blocking reforms. Seventy attended the Wolfe school picnic the following week with Leona Leonard teaching.

D. N. Luge Palo Alto County Woodman Hall Suse United States Presiden Roosevelt Luse Jeep Graettinger

Keeney Seeks Nomination In Palo Alto District

Dr George H Keeney of Mallard a Democratic candidate for state representative speaks to voters in Graettinger and Mallard detailing a long career in education and public service He urges Americans first politics second and praises the current leadership while promising a strong campaign in the north half of Palo Alto County

George H. Keeney Mallar Graettinger Grachtinger Don Keeney Mallard Des Moines Keeney Drake Central College G.H. Keeney Pella Iowa House Pie Clan Iowa Ethodist Hospital Palo Alto Red Cross Mallard School Board County Board of “Education Rooney Gruettinger Timea Timea de. Keeney

Mrs Zitterick Furniture Sale Saturday Auction

J A Spels as administrator will auction household goods at the Zitterick home in northwest Grachtinger on Saturday June 2 starting at 1 90. The sale includes 86 chickens a cow five bushels of corn two CDs total 1650 four shares in Farmers Elevator Walling Cord and one share in Grasttinger Telephone Co. Cash under 16 and six months on larger amounts. Grodland Reeves auctioneers and Adolph Spies clerk. Full particulars in today's Times.

J. A. 8Ples John Zitterick Zitterick Grachtinger Farmers’ Elevator Walling Cord Grasttinger Telephone Co Grodland & Reeves Auctioneers Adolph Spies

Local Interest Centered In Art Henningsen For Republican Nomination

Graettinger focused on Art Henningsen as a main contender for the Republican nomination next Monday. Henningsen, Osher department store manager and Groettinger native, has long farm client ties in Emmet and Palo Alto counties. He is described as a business leader, fluent speaker, and well connected to local farmers and community concerns.

Graettinger A. H. Henningsen Chris Henningsen Groettinger Henningsen Osher Emmet Palo Alta Emmetsburg High School Palo Alto The Times

Clarence Knutson Speak at Emmetsburg Friday at 2 30

The Honorable Clarence A. Knutson of Clear Lake, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, will address the Court House in Emmetsburg on Friday, June 1 at 2 30 p.m. The note notes his strong pre primary support and campaign efforts.

Clarence A. Knutson Clear Lake Forovernor Iowa Court House Emmetsburg Kovatson

Graittering Market Report May 1934

Market notes from Graettinger show corn oats and hog prices with small lots priced in cents per unit. Notable figures include hogs at 18 cents and pork at about $18.05 for 805 pounds, plus butter around 22 cents per pound and Leghorn hens at fractional dollars per dozen.

Henry Hong Wolfe Eesasessseaespeveresssk Groadtinger

Memorial Day Observed With Exercises In Gruettinger

Memorial Day was observed in Gruettinger with a large program at the Hawkeye Theatre. Judge Heald of Spencer spoke on liberty, with a parade, schoolchildren, and Legion members participating. The day included musical numbers, recitations, and tributes to veterans, with thanks to the Gratchinger Opera House Co for theater use. The weather was hot but the day was considered ideal.

Gruettinger Hawkeye Theatre Judge Heald Grachtinger Opera House Co Legion Heald

I Told You So Corn Prices Hint At Drought Faith

Winter Times publisher warned corn would top 4c per bushel. Today corn near 48 9e per bushel shows price surge due to crop fears. Drouth devastates evergreen seedlings at Grad Unger Nursery. half may be saved. Fred Spies builds a 5000 gallon cistern north of his Robbins Avenue home to aid basement water needs.

Times Grachtinger Drouth Gradt- Unger Fred Spiess Robbins Avenue

Primary Day Looms in Iowa City Area Races

Next Monday voters in Gracttinger area will cast ballots from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m at Hawkeye Theatre basement. Interest centers on state representative race with candidates from both parties. Graattinger and Lost Island cross nominate in GOP and Democratic primaries. Local coverage highlights Emmetsburg figures Gene Mulroney and Charles Waldron plus Luse Keeney Donlon as Democratic contenders. The Times notes strong Legion backing for Calflesh as governor candidate and urges turnout across Palo Alto county with emphasis on Democratic precinct committee fights over state races.

Iowa Gracttinger Hawkeye Theatre Calflesh Legion Graattinger Lost Island A. W H. Henningsen D. N. Luse Charles Waldron P. H. Donlon G. H. Keeney Gene Mulroney Mr. Luse di Keeney Po. Donlon Mr. Menningsen Chaves Waldron Times Mulroney Emmetsburg Waldron Palo Alto Emmetshire Ayrshire Palo Alto County Graettinger Walnut Township

Farm Union Dance Set for Graetlinger Hall Tuesday

A Farm Union dance will be held at Woodnin Hall in Graetlinger Tuesday evening, June 6. Music by Otto Larson and his Farm Union orchestra. Dances have drawn large crowds and a very enjoyable time is expected again.

Farm Union Woodnin Hall Graetlinger Otto Larson Farm Union Orchestra

Weather Summary from Wrather Report

Extreme heat and dry conditions dominate with no rain since April. Temperatures have ranged 100 to 108 in the shade. Hay crops are scarce, pastures are bare, and cattle are fed silage and moved to pastures in fields. Early corn may escape significant damage due to its growth stage.

Wrather

Plow Up Money Sparks Oklahoma Prosperity Claim

An Oklahoma caller to the Times office recounts last year’s prosperous conditions tied to the “plow up” money. He says counties received between 750,000 and 1,000,000 dollars, suggesting the funds boosted state prosperity.

Oklahoma Times Office

A Cloud Is A News Item In The Sky

A weather note describes a cloud in the western sky and hints at a report next week on whether it delivered the goods. The day is marked by a scorching heat and burning winds as the press moves forward.

Permits Issued Under Sales Tax Act To Be Granted Soon

The State Board of Assessment and Review announced that permits under the Sales Tax Act will be distributed as rapidly as possible. The public is asked not to inquire about dates, as extra correspondence will delay processing. Proper application and remittance on file will ensure the permit arrives in due course.

State Board of Assessment and Review Today

Kittens Beat Lost Cats 24 to 5 in Emmetsburg

A pick up group of kitten ball players traveled to Emmetsburg Sunday night and were defeated by the county seat kittens 24 to 5.

Emmetsburg Kittens

O Connor Named Graettinger Postmaster

V L O Connor was appointed postmaster of Graettinger last Sunday with the May 25 appointment date. He succeeds O H Talelah after twelve years in the office and will assume duties once his bond is approved. The Times commends Raleigh for his long service and extends best wishes to both men.

V. L. O'Connor Graettinger Mr. O'Connor O. HH. Talelah O'Connor Democraic Party Rimes Raleigh Times

Webster City Man To Take On Light Rates

G. J. Long city manager of Webster City will address Graettinger on June 11 at the Hawkeye Theatre. The session, organized by the committee examining electric light rates, invites all light users with no admission charge. Also noted, A J Bonstead of Lost Island township expects a half normal grain yield amid rain and favorable conditions, contrasting with the Times publisher who predicts a poor crop.

G. J. Long Webster City Graettinger Ihe Hawkeye Theatre A. J. Bonstead Lost Island Township Times Bonstead Palo Alto

Call to vote in the county primary election

A historical county message urges all voters to participate in the upcoming primary, emphasizing the privilege and duty of selecting government functionaries. It frames voting as a priceless inheritance pitched by past generations to ensure justice and progress for future children.

Bonstead First To Receive Corn Hog Money In Palo Alto

Anton J. Bonstead of Lost Island township becomes the first Palo Alto county farmer to receive a corn hog bonus check. The Graettinger State Bank cashes the check, and the Graettinger Times subscribes for a year. The May 24, 1934, check totals $218.90 and notes Agricul tural Adjustment Act.

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

Three Weeks of Feed for Grachtinger Dairy Herd

A. G. Barber of the Grachtinger Dairy tells the Times he can run three weeks with current feed. He has silage and uses river bottom pasture by day, turning the herd into the oat field at night. If dry weather lasts three more weeks he fears possible feed shortages for livestock.

Barber Grachtinger

Oberammergau Passion Play At First Lutheran Church

A motion picture presentation of the Oberammergau Passion Play will be shown at First Lutheran Church on Sunday June 3 at 8 p.m. Torgny Hagendal from the Lutheran Bible Institute will introduce the screening and share a personal testimony in song. Free will offering. Presented by Rev. M. Mandsager.

Oberamergau First Lutheran Church Torgny Hagendal Lutheran Bible Institute

A Wonderful Trip Alvin Johnson Heads to New York

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 before the group goes to Europe. Mr Johnson will not accompany them. 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 Misa Alvina Peton Alvin

Miss Everitt Resigns as Home Economics Teacher

Miss Lois Everitt resigns from Graetlinger high school after six years. She accepts a position at Beacon Illinois with a raise of $190 per year over her current contract.

Miss Everitt Lois Everitt Graetlinger High School Beacon Ilinois

Local Anglers Win Big Fish Catches at Lost Island Lake

Mrs. A I McMullen Mrs Shiley Mrs A P Thompson and Mish Clara Suse fished Lost Island Lake Tuesday returning home with two big strings of fish. Mrs Thompson quips she has left her husband in the shade at fishing.

A. I. McMullen Shiley A. P. Thompson Mish Clara Suse Lost Island Lake

Osher Honored With Life Membership in Town Society

Dr. B. I. Osher of Ustherville, formerly of Grachtinger, elected to a life membership in the Town State Center Society after 26 years of uninterrupted service. The honor recognizes long service and commitment among dentists in the group. The town notes Osher’s past work and ties to local professional circles.

Bt, Osher B. I. Osher Ustherville Grachtinger Town State Center Society

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leona Leonard Mrs. Zitterick Furniture Sale Art Henningsen Clarence Knutson J. P. Christensen Abe Christensen Ms Christensen Tastherville George Graettinger Market Thureday Judge Heald OF Algona Col Bon IF. Reaves Grodland & Reeves Hays Boford Kenneth Bobby Barringer D. C. Barringer Gravttinger V. L. O’connor Spitfire Kathryn Hepburn Robert Young Ralph Bellamy Spoher ‘Tracy Clairo Trevor Ralph Morgan Carolina Janet Gaynor Lionel Barrymore M. Mandsager
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