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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1932

Page

5

Linden Johnson Weds California Young Lady

Local friends announce the marriage of Linden Johnson son of Mr and Mrs P G Johnson to a California woman. The ceremony occurred at Huntington Park Friends Church with Rev John R Wrighton and Rev William Kirby officiating. Over 100 relatives attended as Miss Marjorie Johnson was maid of honor and several bridesmaids wore pastel gowns. The couple will reside on Miola Avenue in Bellflower, California after October 16.

Linden Johnson P. G. Johnson Grachtinger California Linden The Times Huntington Park Marie Potts Marjori¢ ‘Johnson Elinor Bowers Erma Carlyon Long Beach Helen Mathews Ruben Johnson Best Gun James Gannon Pasadena Frank Kremer Lomita Geneva Reeves Paul ‘Sampson Mildred Stonopht Mrs. Johnson Miora Avenue Bell Mower

Reed at Des Moines Coliseum Draws Large Radio Audience

Former Senator Jamies A. Reed of Missouri addressed a huge Des Moines Coliseum crowd Monday. Reed responded to President Hoover's speech and appealed for a new deal for the common people, noting unemployment and farm losses while praising defenders like Reed, F D Roosevelt, Norris and others.

Jamies A. Reed Missouri Des Moines Hoover Reed Eaker Thone America F 1 Roosevelt Norris

Bell Clapper Found After Sixty Years On Farm

A rusted bell clapper recovered this week on the John J. farm was identified as the long-mislaid part of an old wire bell. LeRoy Barns presented it to Mr. Mahan, who recalled memories of days when a bell was in use. The clapper, broken and detached for decades, marks the original owner’s era and the clapper’s sixty-year absence from the town.

John J LeRoy Barni Mr. Mun Thia Hag Bean

Indiana Man Met Death On Mallard Road

E Nelson of Hammond Indiana died after an auto crash on Mallard Road near Emmetsburg. He was a Chevrolet Co service man, traveling at high speed, lost control, and he died a few hours later in Emmetsburg hospital.

E. Nelson Hammond Indiana Emmetsburg Nelson Chevrolet Co Emmetsaburg Joopital

Marie Johnson Weds Michael Gilman in Graettinger Church

Marie Johnson and Michael Gilman were married at a Graettinger Catholic church on Wednesday morning October 12. The groom, from the Emmetsburg area, will reside on the Ollie Nock farm north of Ammersburg, where he works. the bride grew up locally and is praised as a bright charming young woman. The couple plans to make their home near Ammersburg.

Neck Farm Emmetsburg Michael Gilman Marie Johnson M. L. Johnson Graettinger Kelly Ollie Nock Ammersburg Timon

Washington Merry-Go-Round at Emmetsburg Iowa Theatre

The Washington Merry-Go-Round will be shown at the Iowa Theatre in Emmetsburg on Sunday Monday and Tuesday October 16 17 and 18. The sensational feature stars Lee Tracy and Constance Cummings and is billed as a timely dramatic production aimed at the heartbeat of 120 600 000 Americans. Do not miss this engaging film.

Washington Emmetsburg America Iowa Theatre Lee Tracy Constance Cummings

Local Bakery Closed Raepe Family Health Breaks

The Grachtinger Bakery closed Monday with uncertain reopen prospects. Mrs Raepe may negotiate a sale this week as Mr Raepe, longtime operator, recovers from a severe illness. PTA program at High School Tuesday October 18 features music, a one act play Suspended Animation, and health talk.

PLT Stha

Mrs Iver Johnson Dead at Mercy Hospital Pontiac Michigan

Mrs Iver Johnson died last Thursday at Mercy hospital Pontiac Michigan. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Lost Island Lutheran church with Rev Mundsager officiating. Interment was in Lost Island Lutheran cemetery. Survivors include three sons and one daughter with several siblings. The Times extends sympathy to the family. Also notes on carrying firearms in motor vehicles under section 1772 of town game laws prohibiting loaded firearms in vehicles.

Iver Johnson Mercy Hospital Pontiac Michigan Ruthven Caren da J Lewison Grachtinger Lost Island Luther Rev. M. Mundsager Johnson Mary Hembrook Burlington Wisconsin Waterford Muskeason North Cape Woonsocket South Dakota Otto Hembrook the Times Relavor

Commercial Club Meeting Next Monday Night

A Commercial Club gathering is set for City Hall next Monday evening October 17. The session aims to generate strong attendance after months apart and will consider placing a Graettinger sign at Robbins Avenue and the state highway with electric lighting. President Adolph Spies urges support and invites discussion on several other matters.

Commercial Club Graettinger Robbins Avenue State Highway Gruettinger Adolph Spies

Gilbert Harris Dead Funeral Held Saturday

Gilbert Harris died at his sister-in-law Mrs Rose Harris home on Thursday October 6 after long illness. Funeral services were at the M I church with Rev Fremont officiating and burial east of Graettinger. He was born November 1878 in Hitno ia and lived in North Dakota Minnesota and Graettinger. Survived by wife son Cecil daughter Elma one brother Hilton Warvis and sisters Mrs Fred Welfe and Mrs Mimner Fox. The Times offers sympathy to the family.

Gilbert Harris Rose Harris M. I Rav. Fremont Graetzinger Kimmat Rud Finyd Harris S. R. Young John McBride Ray Bannon Hitno Jawa Harris North Dakota Minnesota Grachtinger Cecil Elma Hilton Warvis Fred Welfe Gracttinger Mimner Fox Estherville Harris Wers the Times

Lake Park To Play Graettinger Here Friday

Lake Park meets Graettinger in the only home football game of the season this Friday in this city. Graettinger, averaging 129 pounds, showed improvement after a 20 to 0 loss to Milford and a 0 to 0 draw with Emmetsburg. Admission is 20 cents for adults, 10 cents for high school students, and 6 cents for grade pupils.

Lake Park High School Graettinger Eleven Graettinger Boys Milford Gracttinger Boys Mulford Emmetsburg High Schools Graottingar Lake Park Graettinger Laka Park

Fink Family Survives Narrow Gas Leak Incident

The H. i. Fink family faced a close call Sunday night when a missing smoke flue allowed gas and smoke to fill the home. Mr. Fink woke, alerted Mrs. Fink and children, some escaping to fresh air as others were briefly overcome. Mrs. Fink suffered for days from the exposure.

Fink H. i. Fink Mr. Fink

Tareel Post Rates Rise With October 1 Change

Post offices in Tareel announce new shipping rates effective October 1 increasing costs for letters and parcels. Officials cited higher carrier expenses and inflation as reasons for the adjustment. Postal customers are advised to check current rate charts at local offices.

Donlon to Hold Four Meetings for State Rep Candidacy

Hon P H Donlon Democratic candidate for state representative announces four public meetings in Palo Alto County. Monday October 17 at Center School House Loststand Township, Tuesday Ruthven land, Wednesday October 19 at Woodmay Hall Gra tchinger, Thursday October 20 at Mallard. Voters urged to attend. notes county office importance and tax implications.

P. H. Donlon Center School Lost Stand Palo Alto Bounty Ruthvenland Woodmay Hall Grachtinger Donton Hell Woolman Hall State of Iowa

The Big Four At Spencer Monday Night

A big democratic rally is scheduled at the Fraser theatre in Spencer Friday evening. Speakers include Louis Murphy running for state senate, Nelson Graschel for lieutenant governor, Clyde Herring for governor, and Ewart L. O Connor for attorney general. Admission is free. rally begins at 8 o clock.

Spencer Iowa Democracy Louis Murphy Nelson Graschel Clyde Herring Ewart L. O'Connor Fraser Theatre

W M F Meet At Lost Island Next Tuesday

The annual fall meetings of the Womans Missionary Federation begin Tuesday morning with a divine service led by Rev M C Thompson. A noon free dinner will be served by the Ladies Aid at 2 pm, followed by a lecture on China by Mrs Astrup Larson from Sioux City with maps drawings and articles. Other speeches and an offering for missions will follow invitees urged to attend.

W.M. F Lost Island Womans Missionary Federation M. C. Thompson Ladies Aid Astrup Larson Sioux City China

Republican Rally at Hawkeye Saturday Night

A Republican rally is planned for Saturday night at the Hawkeye Theatre with ex-speaker Joe Anderson delivering the evening address at 8:30. The program includes a radio reception of President Hoover’s Midwest address from Cleveland starting at 7:30, inviting all to attend. Anderson is described as a Hawkeye dirt farmer who introduced Hoover at Des Moines on October 4.

Grachtinger Hawkeye Theatre Joe Anderson Anderson Opera House Hoover Midwest Cleveland Ohio Hawkeye President Hoover Des Moines

Legion Auxiliary Chooses Officers For New Year

Graettinger Legion Auxiliary elected officers: Mrs. Clarison Swanson president, Mrs. Irene Lewison vice president, Miss Maude Hamilton secretary, Mrs. Leta McCombs treasurer, Mrs. P. J. Paulsen historian, Mrs. Alela Cameron chaplain. Meeting at Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jensen home in Tervil on Tuesday October 11. Bills allowed include Christmas cheer 1.70, dimes for disabled 1.70, non compensated 81, national defense 0.50, president Le Bionaire 1, district dues 1.70, educational fund 1, ex service man’s aid 5, ex-service man’s family 5, delegate to convention 13.67. Regular meeting followed by cards and lunch.

Graettinger Legion Auxiliary Clarison Swanson Irene Lewison Maude Hamilton Leta McCombs P. J. Paulsen Alela Cameron James A. Jensen Tervil National Defense le Bionaire Graettinger

First National Has Fine Statement This Issue

The report of the condition of the First National Bank of Graettinger at the close of business September 30, 1932, shows capital and surplus over 80,000 and cash on hand and reserves with the Federal Reserve over 26,000. Footings have increased since July, indicating steady, paying business shared by Graettinger and the community.

Tha First National Bank of

New M. E. Pastor Now In Charge Of Local Church

The local M. E. church welcomes Rev. and Mrs. Carl Hammer who arrived from Titonka and now reside in the parsonage. Rev. Fremont Faul and family moved to Titonka the same day, with best wishes extended to them.

M. E Carl Hammer

Rierson Retires From Estate Duties to Rier Halverson

John Rierson of southwest Gruettinger transfers duties of his brother's estate administration to Rier Halverson, Route 1 Ruthven. Rierson, aging, declines further responsibilities and plans to join the ranks of the unemployed, while noting he has ample means to enjoy his rent earned and deserved among friends and colleagues.

John Rierson Gruettinger Alice Mr Rierson Rier Halverson Halverson Ruthven Rierson Rieyson Geeomaey Fanceh

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