Mission at Catholic church closes after large Graettinger crowd
The Graettinger Catholic mission, led by Rev. Charles Cassidy of the Passionists, drew one of the week’s largest crowds and featured a tribute to Father Kelly after a highly praised closing sermon. Parishioners praise the mission’s success and Father Kelly’s four decades of service.
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Charles Cassidy
Father Charles
Father Kelly
Graoteinger
Mather Kelly
Iowa
Graettinger
Sister of Andy Johnson Marry in Tama Iowa
Miss Gladys Faye Johnson of Spencer and Russell Hovinga of Webb were married October 3 1934 in the Tama Methodist parsonage. Rev W C Eckler officiated. They were attended by the bride’s brother and his wife Andy Johnson and wife. The bride wore blue velvet with tea roses. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs S D Hovinga of Webb. After a luncheon they left for a honeymoon at the World’s Fair in Chicago and will live in Webb after October 15.
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Gladys Faye Johnson
Spencer
Russell Hoovinga
Ebb
Tama
W. C. Eckler
Andy Johnson
Tamu
Johnson
Hovinga
Chris Johnson
8. D. Hovinga
Webb
Dr Keeney Seeks Representative Seat in Times
Dr George H Keaney of Mallard announces candidacy for the office of acute representative on the Democratic ticket in this week’s Times. A well known Palo Alto County resident for about twenty five years, he has engaged in educational activities and community service.
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George H. Keaney
Mallard
Keeney
Palo Alto
Mallor
the Times
Grinnell man returns as auction clerk after decade away
G and George of Grinnell Iowa resume duties as clerks at a Grodland auction after an absence of ten years. George, in town on business, is recalled to service by Mr Grodland who recognizes him in the crowd and assigns him to handle sales duties once more.
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G. &, George
Grinnel
Iowa
Waa
Grodland
Mr. George
Mr.Grodland
George
Mr. Grodland
First National Bank
Auto Crash Injures Miss Genevieve Mouily at Crippen Corner
Miss Genevieve Mouily suffered severe injuries in an auto accident at Crippen corner at two this morning. She was taken to Metabury hospital with little hope of recovery though alive at two this afternoon. The party returning from Spencer included Miss Catherine Phillips Joe Phillips and Victor Hands. a blind horse spooked the car causing the ditching. The machine was not badly wrecked and the three other occupants were only slightly hurt. Miss Mouily ran a beauty parlor in the Hand barber shop at Emmetebury and was about 28 years old.
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Genevieve
Mouily
Crippen Corner
Mmetabury
Gamble Agency Store to Open Next Saturday
Roy V. Christensen of Algona will open a new Authorized Gamble Store agency in Grachtinger on October 18. The store, in the George Brothers building, will feature new fixtures and a wide merchandise range. Christensen and his wife have moved from Algona and plan strong local community support for the opening.
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Gamble Agency
Gracttinger
Roy V. Christensen
Algona
Gamble
George Brothers
Christensen
Carl Hansen
Groettinger
First Program Lyceum Course Was Splendid
Mr. John W. Frye presented a magic and art program to an appreciative audience in the high school assembly. The event showcased professional stage presence and educational value, promising strong follow ups as the IP.T.A. sponsors the next Lyceum numbers for the school library, with a November 20 date for the Cockle Concertiers recital.
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John W. Frye
Frye
Mr. Frye
IP. T. A
Clarence Jenkins Household Goods Sale Draws Strong Bids
The Clarence Jenkins sale of household goods Saturday afternoon drew many bidders with satisfactory prices. the auctioneers were Grodiandi & Reeves and H. Elsenbast clerked the sale, marking a very successful event.
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Clarence Jenkins
Grodiandi& Reeves
Elsenbast
Funeral Of Mrs John Griffin Held Friday
The funeral of Mrs. John Griffin of Waterlas was held Friday at the Catholic church in Graettinger with Rev. Father Kelly presiding. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery northwest of town. She died Tuesday October 2 in Waterloo after a short illness at age 61, leaving sons Patrick and Ray and a Virginia brother among others. The Griffin family had long resided in Palo Alto county and Mrs. Griffin was a devout Catholic throughout life. The Times expresses sympathy to the bereaved family.
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John Griffin
Waterlas
Graettinger
Father Kelly
Barney Elsanbast
Jom Kleigi
James King
John McBride
Thomas Craven
Sullivan
Griffin
Waterloo
Virginia
Patrick
Ray
Metsburg
Mother of Dr. Jacobson Dies in Jewell
Mrs. Theo Jacobson of Jewell died Sunday after a short illness. Funeral held Tuesday in Jewell, burial beside her husband who died two years ago. She was 76. Survived by six children including Dr Olene Jacobson Graettinger Tanner Slayton MN Dr Lou Jacobson and Albert Jacobson of Jewell and Mrs Campbell and Mrs Queensland of Jewell. Albert formerly managed Farmers Store in Graettinger.
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Jacobson
Theo Jacobson
Jewell
Dr. Jacobson
Grachtinger
Jarobson
Jacbson
Olene
Tanner
Olene Jacobson
Graettinger
Slayton
Minnesota
Lou Jacobson
Albert
Mra. Campbell
Queensland
Albert Jacobson
Thompson’s Grocery
Gradlinger
Pump House And Equipment Sold Saturday
Auction sale of the Graettinger pump house and pumping equipment drew a fair crowd. The brick pump house sold for 5756 dollars to John Han Sen, the engine and pump went for 9 dollars to George, and D C Barringer bought the heating stove for 10 dollars. Part of the building has been torn down since the sale and the ground will be cleared and beautified. The pumping gear had served Graettinger before the city water system shifted to electric equipment a couple of years ago.
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John Han Sen
George
D. C. Barringer
Graettinger
Convertible Truck Box Ad Draws Graettinger Truckers
Distant Timas subscribers are invited to view a display ad in today’s Timas that outlines the new convertible truck box. The copy promises to convey the story better than text and suggests clipping the ad for local truckers handling grain and live stock.
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Timas
Graettinger
Times
Graettinger loses to Terril 12-7 in hard fought game
Graettinger high school football team fell 12 to 7 at Terril on Friday afternoon. The contest was hard fought from start to finish, with Graettinger showing a strong effort against Terril. An official was injured in a collision with players. Next Friday the team travels to Milford for another tough game.
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Perril Wriday
Poetball
Graettinger
Local candidate A H Henningsen seeks state representative seat
A H Henningsen of Graettinger announces candidacy for state representative from Palo Alto county in this issue of The Times. Son of Mrs. Chris Henningsen, born in the county, he attended Emmetsburg high school and once ran a Titonka clothing business before serving in the war effort. For the past fifteen years he has led the Osher Department store in Gruettinger as manager after the death of his father in law H N Osher. The Times wishes him success.
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A. H. Henningsen
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Times
Mr. Henningsen
Chris Henningsen
Emmetsburg High School
Titonka
U. S
Osher
Gruettinger
H. N. Osher
Me. Henningsen
Spies Seeks County Attorney Post in Times Notice
Carl L. Spies of Immetsburg is announcing his candidacy for county attorney in this week's Times. A member of Kelly & Kelly, he studied law at Iowa University and is noted as a gifted young attorney with a strong record. He is well liked in Mmmersburg and has many local friends.
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Carl L. Spies
Immetsburg
Kelly & Kelly
Spies
Carl Spies
Grudlinger
Iowa University
Tie
Mmmersburg
the Times
John Carney Auction Sale Next Monday
John Carney will hold an entire closing out sale Monday October 15 at 1 pm on the 4 J Mitchell farm a mile west of Hoping. The sale lists 5 head of horses 23 head of cattle ten milch cows and a large array of first loss machinery with six months credit terms. Grodlland Reeves are auctioneers TH A Tisenbast clerk the sale.
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John Carney
J. Mitchell
Hoping
Mr. Carney
Grodlland & Reeves
TH. A. Tisenbast
Gracottinger State Bank
Field Tax Man To Visit City Hall Tuesday
A sales tax field man will be in Grachtinger Tuesday October 1 in the forenoon to answer questions about sales tax returns. His office will be at City Hall.
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State Board of Assessment & Review
Grachtinger
Catholic Young Peoples' Society Home Talent Play
The Catholic Young Peoples' Society presents a home talent play on Thursday November 1. Cast members are busy practicing for the event as they prepare for the evening performance.
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Catholic Young Peoples’ Society
Dempsey Referees Wrestling Show In Fort Dodge Event
Mr Norris and family traveled to Fort Dodge where Jack Dempsey served as referee for a wrestling show. Earl Wampler, who boxed in Graettinger’s Labor Day event, drew his match. Norris also visited Fort Dodge golf course and declined to admit breaking the course record. The St Louis Cardinals routed Detroit 11 to 0 in a world series game as Dizz and Daff Dean earned two wins each. Two dances announced at Woolman Hall with Otto Larson Orchestra providing music.
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Law
Dempsey
Fort Dodge
Norris
Vivian
Irene Westergard
Jack Dempsey
Earl Wampler
Graetting
ST. Louis Cardinals
Detroit Tigers
Schedy
Dean Brothers
Dizz
Daff
Detroit
Cardinal
Woolman Hall
Otto Larson
Farm Union
Guard Against Fires During Coming Winter
Fire Prevention Week in Iowa urges inspection of heating equipment, stove pipes, and chimneys in homes and offices. Pay special attention to attic stove pipe entry and rust risks, as defective chimneys endanger property. Conduct thorough checks now to prepare for heavy winter firing.
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Iowa
Speed Queen Demonstration At Jensen Hardware Ends Saturday
The Speed Queen washing machine demonstration at Jensen Hardware ends Saturday night. An ironer demonstration will be held Saturday afternoon and evening. The display includes a 1934 model with twin tubs ironing board and a year’s supply of flake soap for 49.50, with payments as low as 1 per week. A factory representative will stay until Saturday night.
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Jensen Hardware
Sturday
St Mary's, Graettinger Practice Scrimmage At Emmetsburg
St Marys football team of Emmetsburg practiced with Graettinger high school boys here Tuesday evening. Graettinger had hosted Emmetsburg a week earlier for practice. Graettinger travels to Milford this Friday for a game.
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St. Mary’s
T Emmetsburg
Graettinger High School
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Milford
Corn Hog Meeting Honors Agriculture Policy in 1986 Vote
Farmers from Walnut and Vernon townships met at Hawkeye Theatre to discuss the corn hog program. They approved an adjustment program 60 to 29 and contract per farm adjustment 58 to 26, passing resolutions praising agricultural committees and urging production curtailment to restore fair prices. They thanked state chairman R. M. Evans and the state corn hog committee and limited Corn Hog control officers to contract signers.
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Walnut
Vernon Townships
Hawkeye Theatre
Department of Agriculture
R. M. Evans
Dan Turner to Keynote Emmetsburg Republican Rally
Dan W Turner gubernatorial candidate will headline a Friday rally in Emmetsburg on October 12 at Town Theater at 2:00 PM. Nevada candidate for secretary of agriculture Fred Nelson and Laurens congressman Fret Gilchrist are expected speakers. District Chairman Dolliver leads a Young Republican sub‑district meeting with eight counties invited. Turner’s last Palo Alto county appearance before the election.
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Emmetsburg
Dan W. Turner
Fred Nelson
Nevada
Gilchrist
Laurens
Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Young Republican League
Mrs. Ollie Long Seeks Palo Alto County Recorder Seat
Mrs Ollie B Reasoner of northeast Palo Alto county announces candidacy for Palo Alto County recorder on the democratic ticket. She campaigned in Graettinger this week and left a favorable impression on voters. The Times wishes her success in the campaign.
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Ollie B. Long
Ollie B. Reasoner
Palo Alto County
the Times
Beautiful Weather Describes Ten Days of Fall Conditions
The article notes ten days of beautiful fall weather with some days and nights resembling summer. Several light frosts occurred while trees shed leaves and lawns remained green.
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