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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1931
Page
3
The Graettinger Times highlights September as the era’s major story not sensational events but the opening of schoolhouse doors for a full term. It extols education’s reach, noting millions of children marching to opportunity, reading and writing as keys to a broader world and future success.
A column stresses prudent driving to avoid accidents and urges drivers to yield right of way when unsure. It argues on road safety and patience, then discusses the hidden costs of industrial accidents totaling over five billion annually, urging broader adoption of accident prevention as a science. It cites Mr. Weinrich on potential further reductions in frequency and cost.
Local Lutheran, M S and Catholic aid groups plan meetings at member homes October 2 to 7. Last Island church hosts a fall festival October 6 with a waffle supper and sale of vegetables and fruits. Catholic Ladies Aid schedules a bazaar October 14 with a home talent play. Danis Lutheran congregation hosts a reception for new minister Rev James P Christensen. P T A hosts teacher reception October by E S George. large turnout. program features include welcome by A S Henningsen, response by A R McMullen, pantomime on porch, choir numbers, and a post event lunch.
A Des Moines bank, Bankers Trust Co., paid a dividend this week based on earnings, not a closed bank. In hard times, such honest dividends seem welcome. The Barkers Trust Co. foresees better days ahead. Reminder: home talent play at Frankeye Theatre on Wednesday evening October 14.
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