First National Bank Re Organized And Reopened This Morning
The First National Bank in Graettinger reopened after a run on the bank ended by a voluntary 40 percent deposit waiver. Directors and stockholders pledged significant losses to save the institution and the community, with 90 percent of depositors signing by Wednesday. The bank aims to stay sound and boost the local economy, as an examiner reviews the books. A separate note reports the death of Tom, age 25, from an elevator shaft accident at a Fort Dodge glove factory.
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First National ‘Bank
Tertil
McCord
Clay County
Fred Spies
First ‘National Bank
Graettinger
Graetinger
First National Bank
First National Bank of Graett Inger
Susinera
Palo Alto County
Tom
Fort Dodge
Estherville
Notre Dame 21 Drake 0 leads Saturday college football
Notre Dame defeated Drake 21 to 0 in a strong showing while Iowa fell 18 to 6 in a tight game. Minnesota lost to Michigan 7 to 6 after a late fumble return, and Emmetsburg dominated Town Falls 19 to 0 to claim the northwest Iowa championship despite cold, snowy-free conditions. Notre Dame scheduled to face California on the road next Saturday.
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Notre Dame
Drake College
Drake
United States
Iowa
Northwestern
Minnesota
Michigan
California
Emmetsburg
Lows Falla
Emmetsburg High
Town Falla
Emimetsburg
Jerry Riley
Town Falls
Graettinger Egg Market News and Local Notices
Local buyers paid 46 cents per dozen for eggs Friday in Graettinger while the Times had published 48 cents and dealers raised it by 2 cents the next day. The Graettinger market has been above neighboring counties for two months, with a 2.10 per dozen difference cited. Also reported are condolences for Miss Mota Hansen after an auto accident injury and death in Spencer, a large funeral attended by over 1,000, and the Partners & Merchants State Bank preparing a 20 percent dividend. Graettinger stores were crowded as egg prices boosted shopping. Red Cross meeting December 8 to elect officers and review the year. Knute Rockne praised as a great coach at Notre Dame with a high on-field record.
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Egge
Times
Graettinger
Graettingar Times
Mise Meta Hansen
Henry Hansen
Spencer
Mota Hansen
Miss Hansen
Rochester
Place
Jones
Town City
Perkins
Partners & Merchants State Bank
Hold That Lion Benefit Show At Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County Men's Glee club presents a benefit program at the Iowa theatre Emmetsburg Wednesday evening December lat featuring Douglas McLean in Hold That Lion a Paramount film. The night includes glee club singing and instrumental numbers to help defray travel costs for a Des Moines luncheon and WHO radio broadcast. Tickets 40 cents available from A H Shaver or Adolph Spies Graettinger.
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Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
WHO
A. H. Shaver
Adolph Spies
Graettinger
Lost Fingera In Corn Picker Accident
Ed Weisbrod lost three fingers after a corn picking machine accident last week. Doctors aim to save the thumb and index finger, but the others were not survivable. Weisbrod previously suffered a barn fire destroying livestock hay and grain last spring.
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Ed Weisbrod
Weisbrod
Irenton
May Those Farm Through Error In Jackson County
An early land transfer error creates a potential lengthy court dispute in Jackson County as John B. Paulson, long-time owner of the name farm, faces a claim by J. R. Murphy of Estherville who has filed as a homesteader threatening Paulson’s title and property if government action is not taken.
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Jackson County
John B. Paulson
J. R. Murphy
Estherville
Deyon Herald
Man's Feet Said Frozen After Night Outing
Lakota Record reports J. B. Wilson long employed at Ed Underdahl blacksmith shop suffered both feet frostbitten while laying out during the night. He was found near Maple Hill after being picked up en route to Batherville, deprived of his money, left in a dazed condition. Doctors fear possible amputation.
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J. B. Wilson
Ed Underdahl
Wilson
Batherville
Maple Hill
Printing Delays At Times Press Cause Late Publication
The Times notes a 24 hour delay this week due to the Print National Bank closing Tuesday night. A large order of bills for the Osher sale was printed Wednesday night and Thursday. The paper explains sleep interrupted printing yesterday.
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the Times
Times
National Bank
Basket Social at District No 6 School Dec 8
A basket social will be held Friday evening December 8 at District No 6 School one and one half miles north of Os good. Ladies are asked to bring baskets. Miss Martha Iorka is the teacher.
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Osgood
Ladie
Baskets
Martha Iorka
Snow Fence Stock Prep For O'Brien County Roads
The O'Brien County supervisors and the State Highway Commission have purchased seven cars of snow fencing for county highways. With about 0,000 feet of fencing per car, the county will be equipped with a total of 63,000 feet of snow fence.
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O’brien County
State’ Highway | Comminsion
Palo Alto and Kosuth Banks Closed Today Reopen Planned
Ray Rosburg to hold a closing out sale Wednesday December 1 with free lunch at noon. Four horses eleven head of cattle and complete farm machinery to be sold cash terms. Rosburg moving to Graettinger. Banks in Palo Alto and Kosuth along with Ringsted shut for re organization. many area banks reorganizing with substantial cash emphasis and new charters. Authorities expect banks to reopen next week and push toward a bank guaranty law.
Carl Elsenbast Sale Wednesday December 8
Carl Elsenbast, who lives one half mile south and one and a half miles west of Grachtinger, will hold a closing out sale Wednesday December 8. He will quit farming and assist his father next year. The farm is leased to Viggo Jacobsen. The sale starts with a free lunch at noon and includes six head of horses five head of cattle and a full line of machinery. The Holsteins are high grade TB tested twice from a clean herd. Machinery is nearly all new. A quarter page ad will appear in next week's Times.
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Ray Rosburg
Grachtinger
Rosburg
Graettinger
Mr. Rosburg
Carl Elsenbast
Mr. Elsenbast
Viggo Jacobsen
Olsenbast
T. B
A Good Assortment Of Christmas Cards
The Times advertises a large assortment of Christmas cards with free name printing on orders of twelve or more. A basket social at Suns School District No. 6 Friday evening December 8 features the play Peachey Kin I Go Home, taught by Miss Ruth Nelson.
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the Times
Carly
Basket Social Friday at Don Leonard School
A basket social and program will be held at the Don Leonard school Friday evening November 26. Ladies are asked to bring baskets. Miss Leona Leonard is the teacher.
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Barket
Don Leonard School
Leona Leonard
Will Serve Supper Thursday Night by M E Ladies Aid
The M E Ladies Aid society will serve supper in Woodman hall dining room on Thursday evening December 2. Serving begins at six o clock with a 25 cent price. Mrs Gardner Mrs McNulty Mrs Oscar Suss and Mrs P J Paulsen are in charge.
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M. E. Ladies? Aid Society
Woodman Hall
Gardner
McNulty
Oscar Suss
P. J. Paulsen
Basket Social at DeWall School in Emmet County
A basket social is set for Friday evening November 26 at 8 p m at DeWall School District No 8 Emmet County. Ladies are asked to bring baskets and Miss Elizabeth Bondhus is the teacher coordinating the event.
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DeWall School
Dist. No. 8
Emmet County
Elizabeth Bondhus
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Red Cross
Reid Crow
Poo
TeQarty
Knute Rockne
Iin
Umon
Lkely
Night
Palo Alto
Kossuth
Kossuth County
Ringsted
Milford
Superior
Arnolds Park
National
Spirit Lake
Rhoades Bank
Ratherville
Gruettinger
Armstrong
Northwesl
Desember
Suns School
Ruth Nelson
the Farmers Savings Bank of
Wallingford
J. A. Nelson
Cashier
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