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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
6
R Nelson died today after a brief illness with funeral plans not yet set. He was a prominent local resident whose condition worsened as family members stayed by his bed, amid a recent heart trouble and nervous ailment. Mrs Nelson is confined to bed, and neighbors recall his habit of prudent self support and warm friendships.
Effective next Sunday a new schedule on the Rock Island shortens the Graettinger southbound morning train from 10 12 a m to 6 27 a m almost four hours earlier with no other changes. Also notes social events at Lost Island and Iverson schools and a humorous column about a car owner chasing dubious gas savings.
A recently published delinquent tax list shows a much larger tally this year, indicating tougher economic conditions in the county. Graettinger’s list stands out as unusually small, with several delinquent taxes reported as overdue overnight.
Examiners overseeing closed banks in the locality report light collections this fall. The crop yield from Girt corn is disappointing, adding strain to those burdened with heavy financial obligations.
Estherville residents regret the departure of Pather Conway who has moved to Hawarden to take a share of the parish. Thoraday sees a new priest, Tather Weit, coming from Ermmata burg to Batherville, while Father Volt, a wartime chaplain, joins his new parish as a social and devout pastor.
The advertisement heralds the New Maytag Dryer as a leap in home washing with a cast aluminum tub, built in gyrator action, and a roller water remover. It touts electric or optional gasoline power, silent operation, and one-quality model endorsed by millions of satisfied users.
The Red Cross seeks Gract tinger volunteers to join its army of mercy amid a year highlighted by disaster relief spending of over six million dollars and total annual expenses of about fifteen million. Mrs B S George chairs local work and aims to fill the quota soon with a one dollar annual membership.
Orders from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General direct rural postmasters to inform patrons that first class mail in rural boxes must be stamped before deposit. If stamping is impracticable, coins for stamps should be placed in coin-holding receptacles, not loose or wrapped in envelopes. Carriers carry stamped supplies for patrons.
The weekly report records cool conditions with a cold rain on Monday and a light snow on Tuesday. A cold wind persisted Tuesday, with a visible snow cover, followed by clear and cold conditions Wednesday. Temperatures stayed below freezing but not extremely low, and farmers continued fieldwork through the week.
Mrs. B F Lillard died last June in Indianola Iowa and moved to Estherville to live with her daughter Mia H Rosh. Many Lillard family friends extend sympathy to the relatives. A basket social will be held November 18 at a Grasttinger area school six miles west and one mile east. Bring baskets. Dance to follow. Whiner Murphy teacher.
Thanksgiving day will be bazaar day in Graettinger and Lost Island with two events. In Graettinger the Danish Larries Aid society hosts a bazaar in the Hawkeye theatre basement offering a 60 cent adult and 25 cent child dinner, plus home made candy and various sale items to benefit the Sunday School. In Lost Island the Norwegian Lutheran Lilies Aid society holds a chicken dinner at noon and sales of useful articles follow.
Mrs W H Wycoff died at her Graceville Minnesota home on Friday at age 50. Maiden name Alice Waldron she married W H Wycoff in 1891. Survived by husband three sons two daughters. Funeral was held Monday with burial in Ayrshire Catholic cemetery. The Graettinger family had lived there briefly. Mr Wycoff operated a billiard business. The Times expresses sympathy to the family.
Estherville and Wistherville prepare to host a new bank with capital stock of 60600 and a 10000 surplus. A temporary building will serve until a new structure is built, on property owned by Mack Grover. The bank won’t open for at least thirty days. J J Poy resigns Ruthven postmaster role to join Firestone Tire Co and plans retail stores in Estherville Emmetsburg Pocahontas Spirit Lake.
The W. H. M. 8 members will serve lunch at the Farmers Supply Co office next Saturday afternoon to raise funds for missionary work. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend. Also noted is a Bangkat Social on Wednesday, Nov 23 and a basket social, program and dance in Highland Township District No. 1 on Wednesday evening, November 28 with Miss Mary Doyle as teacher. all welcome.
T A Horsloff general blacksmith offers prompt service and expert repair of broken castings in Wallingford Iowa. Telephone 20.
The First National Bank announces a monthly service charge on checking accounts averaging under $60. The fee is described as reasonable and justified, noting that 90 percent of U S banks impose similar charges. City banks have long imposed such costs with some charging ten cents for overdrawn checks. The November charge will be applied on the 25th.
A severe blizzard hit Wisconsin Michigan and the Great Lakes region yesterday. Many Wisconsin cities were snow bound and docks were dismayed as the storm, the worst in twenty two years, raised fears for a steamer that left Port Arthur Ontario before the storm. Meanwhile A J Duhon is widening and improving his bowling alley with a longer sandpapered lane new runway and quick reopening ahead of winter business.
Notice from FIRST NATIONAL BANK Graettinger Iowa explains starting November 25 1927 a 50 cent monthly service charge will be applied to all active checking accounts averaging less than 50 cents balance for the month The bank details estimated costs clerical check supplies risks and the expected loss on such accounts and states the move aims to place small accounts on a self supporting basis
Coleman hospital in Estherville hosts a village clinic with Dr. R C G Coleman performing 14 minor and 2 major operations Monday and 14 minor operations Tuesday. Graettinger residents Hazel Shaver Mary Ellen Drake Helen Sullivan and others underwent tonsil and adenoid removals while Frank Christiansen and E C Foster were among patients. Nurses from Graettinger assist as the hospital staff and Dr Coleman’s busy schedule continues through the week. The three story facility is praised as one of the finest in the region and Dr Coleman is noted as a leading Iowa surgeon.
A historical ad extols Morningside College with 27 acres of land valued at $687,569 and an endowment of $596,468. It asks readers if investing in the school is worthwhile, urging prayer and personal sacrifice to support the institution’s Christian mission and future viability.
A social dance will be held at Woodman hall Friday evening with music by C A Gaarde of Ringsted. Gaarde showcases an electrically operated instrument delivering the latest orchestra music and is enjoying widespread success with many return engagements.
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