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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
12
Numerous short items record social visits, travel to Des Moines, weather and public matters in Graettinger and surrounding towns. Highlights include a death in Jamestown, pheasant season crowds, sheriff actions, car theft recoveries, theater plans, and local road to Emmetsburg.
Public notice announces a move to a new hotel location for a modern barber shop. It promises clean, sanitary service, low prices aligned with hard times, and specializing in Sadler and children's work. The note invites patronage and signs off with commitment to service.
The Danish Missionary Society will hold its next meeting on Tuesday November 29 at Mrs Chris Christoffersons home with an invitation extended to attend. Evelyn Jones hosted a slumber party last week with many girl friends enjoying the evening. Maude Hamilton’s Sewing Club met Monday afternoon for sewing and social time with refreshments. The M E Lailies Aid Society plans its December 1 gathering at Mrs GC A Jensen’s home with Mrs D C Barringer assisting. Mrs W G Poster hosted the Afternoon Card Club Friday for bridge and refreshments. First Lutheran Sunday School will serve oyster stew Thanksgiving night starting at 5:30 in the church basement parlor with cake and coffee. Dorothy Vedder hosted a Thursday evening party with games and refreshments and a pleasant social. Post nuptial shower for Mr and Mrs Guilford Osher held at the Oshers home Friday with gifts and light refreshments as many friends attended.
Miss Thora Ingibritson told county Red Cross workers at a high school dinner about the flour and cotton distribution plan and the impending Roll Call ending Thanksgiving Day. She urged active support as nationwide conditions lift demand for yard goods and ready-to-wear garments, with Nor man Rockwell and C. G. Chambers posters guiding local chairmen.
Miss Wells announces a messenger service for the National Tuberculosis seal sale to reduce postage expenses. High school students will deliver seals and collect return envelopes with cash. Reports nationwide show clinics with long waiting lists as private care becomes unaffordable, prompting renewed public support.
The town council approved multiple payments including police wages for October, night watch, street lighting, power, marshal salary, and various suppliers. Notable sums include Dr Th T Nage at $4.00, Wisconsin Tamber Co. $14.80, John Paulsen $5.00, Town Public Service Co. $60.80, Crane Co. $11.39, and Ray Glazier $2.75.
Former Fenton Editor R. H. Stamer of McLaughlin South Dakota died last week after two days of illness marked by severe coughing and brain hemorrhage. Remains returned to Menton for burial. His parents reside at Fenton. The Times extends sincere sympathy to the family.
Sale offers from C. P. Hansen for horses and feed of all kinds at the Farm er's Grain Co. best quality at the lowest price. Trade options may be available.
Notice is here given that by virtue of a Special Execution issued by the District Court of Palo Alto County Iowa in a cause involving Equitable. The sheriff will sell described property to satisfy the judgment. Sale details will follow as provided by law and court directives.
Life Insurance Company of Jews files foreclosure against Andrew M Hermansen and others with a $10,162.60 debt and $161.62 costs, listing real estate in Emmetsburg for sale December 16, 1982, in front of the Courthouse between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The notice also covers a separate special execution foreclosure against Patrick E. Weir with a $948.29 debt and $68.40 costs, describing additional parcels in Corbin & Lawler's Plat of Emmetsburg for sale to the highest bidder.
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