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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1934

Page

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Many Marriages Of Interest To Local People

Mr Orville Masters and Miss Bertha Grady wed at the Catholic church in the city with Rev Father Kelly officiating. Attendants were Mrs Joseph Grady and Miss Louise Grady. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home, after which the couple planned a short honeymoon to Des Moines and will begin housekeeping back in town. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Grady of Graettinger, attended local schools and graduated from the Graettinger High School in 1929.

Graettinger Convert Rolls Two More Truck Bodies

Graettinger Convert Able Truck Box Co reports orders for two additional truck bodies. The convertible boxes quickly switch from live stock rack to enclosed box, a hit at shows. Community notices include a Farm Union dance at Woodman Hall on Wednesday October 24 with Royal Entertainers. A chimney safety warning urges property owners to inspect flues before cold weather. Queen Esther rally set for Saturday at M H church with registration at 10 am and covered dish luncheon. Walnut No. 1 School notes no unexcused absences. pupils cited include Kenneth McCombs and Donald McCombs. Teacher Miss Alice Weir.

Graettinger Able Truck Box Co Kenneth McCombs Donald McCombs Geraldine Reeves Lola Jean Carter Kathleen Wolfe Roland Lammers Richard McCombs Walnut No. 1 Alice Weir

Wivcuibe Term of District Court Proceedings

A district court term opens on Monday November 18 1984 with Hon F C Davids presiding. The session continues through the week as the court handles docket items and scheduled motions.

Wivcuibe Vanes Hon. F.C. Davids

Injured En Route Home From Hopkinton Funeral

Mrs. Wm. S. Beeles of Hopkinton was hurt when a car door swung open and threw her out as she traveled home from a funeral. J. C. O'Rion of Spencer attempted to help but lost control, the vehicle rolled twice. She was treated at Emmetsburg hospital and returned home the next day. O'Brien, Mrs. Beeles' sister's funeral relative, connected to T. J. Duffy of Grathager area.

Wm. S. Beeles Hopkinton Long Variday J. C. O'Orion Spencer Mrs. O'Brien O'Brien T. J. Duffy West of Gract- Hager

Ben F Reeves Live Stock Sale Next Monday

Ben F Reeves, Graettinger's noted auctioneer, plans a Monday sale on October 22 four miles east of Graettinger and nine miles north of Emmetsburg. Sale begins at 1pm featuring 20 head of horses, 80 head of cattle, and 18 Shropshire ewes. All stock guaranteed to be as represented. terms six months. Grouiland Reeves handle bidding. Graettinger State Bank will clerk.

Ben F. Reeves Graettinger Reeves Graattinger Emmetsburg

Graettinger High Falls To Milford And Gilmore City

Graettinger high school football lost 33 to 0 at Milford after a 25 to 0 win by Milford over Emmetsburg. The team then lost 20 to 12 at Gilmore City during the dedication game for the new school. Next up is Harris on October 26.

Graettinger High Milford Emmetsburg Graettinger Gilmore City Harris Graattinger

Thompson for Clerk of District Court campaign note

Fragmentary clipping endorses E. M. Thompson for Clerk of District Court. Mentions campaign context and party alignment with limited readable text, suggesting an electoral notice directed at voters.

Stock Sale Postponed and Rescheduled Amid Rain

A local stock sale was rained out and not disposed of as planned. Bon Nas held over stock from last Monday and has selected a date for his next sale, continuing his usual practices.

Graettinger Men Escape Injury In Crossroad Crash

A. P. Thompson's Chevrolet wrecked after flipping three times on a crossroad east of Wallingford. Thompson, Leon Moraine, and Vincent Allen escaped with minor injuries. George Steffel’s car damaged but not liable due to lack of insurance.

Thompsen Leon Moraine Vincent Allen A. P. Thompson Wallingford Mr. Thompson Thompson George Stelfal Lake Region Steffel Gruettinger

Change in Weather Brings Sweaters as Fall Comfort Returns

A slight Wednesday weather shift prompted sweaters and light clothing. The ten day stretch of unusually warm conditions ended, yielding pleasant fall weather with no killing frost so far.

Mrs Thompson Dies After Auto Crash Near Goldfield

Mrs Henry Thompson, 40, died in an Eagle Grove hospital Tuesday afternoon from injuries after a auto crash near Goldfield earlier that forenoon. Her husband and cousins were in the car. tire blowout caused the accident, others uninjured. Mrs Adolph Thompson is a daughter of Gructt inger residents.

Henry Thompson Eagle Grove Goldfield

E S George Plans Remodeling of Storefront and Beauty Parlor

Mayor E S George announced plans to renew the east room of his building leased to Misses Clara Thompson and Irene Nelson beauty specialists. The front will match the west side remodeled for Gamble Store with brick and plate glass, aluminum trim, and aluminum paint. Interior will be refinished with three ply panelled fir and a new hardwood floor. The beauty parlor aims to be the finest in northwest Iowa.

E. S. George George Times Clara Thompson Irene Nelson Gamble Northwast Iowa

Sunday School Conference Held Here Last Week

A Sunday School conference was held at the first Lutheran church in Grachtener. Attendance was large for Saturday and Sunday sessions with extensive programs printed in that week’s Times. Participants included local residents and faith leaders attending a political meeting Friday.

First Lutheran Grachtinger

Longtime Mason Preston Fahnestock Receives 60 Year Jewel

Pasadena resident Preston Fahnestock, a Mason for 59 years, was awarded a 60 year jewel at a Pasadena Masonic Temple meeting. Born in Pennsylvania and active in Illinois and California lodges, he has traveled widely and remained proud of his Masonic ties despite moving across states. Doctors Keeney and Beatty survived separate car rollovers with no injuries after Graettinger incident.

Preston Fahnestock Pasadena California Masonic Lodge Masonic Temple Fahnestock Marine Madison County Illinois Graettinger Emmetsburg G. H. Keeney Mallard Dr. Beatty Beatty Dr. Keeney Keeney Graettinger Weinestag Humaday

Eugene Johnson Suffered Broken Collar Bone

Eugene Johnson a third grade pupil at the local school suffered a broken collar bone yesterday forenoon while playing near school grounds. He fell while running with a rabbit and was attended by a physician. The boy is reported to be getting along nicely and has the sympathy of classmates and friends.

Eugene Johnson M. L. Solinson

Westergard Seeks Clerk of District Court Seat

Henry Westergard, Graettinger businessman and Palo Alto county resident, announces his candidacy for clerk of district court on the Democratic ticket. He has long operated in Graettinger and counts many friends in the region and across the northern half of the county.

Henry Westergant Graettinger Westergard Hans Westergard Palo Alto the Times

Graettinger Fans Plan Big Town Game Trip

Graettinger football supporters plan a trip to nearby Town for the October 27 game. Last year fans from Graettinger drove to Minneapolis for the match, showing strong local backing.

Graettinger

Carney Sale Attracts Keen Bidding Despite Hazy Report

Splendid sale at Carney Auction on Monday drew a large crowd with vigorous bidding. Auctioneer Gipillana Redves noted activity strong, though the Times’s report is unclear.

Carney John Gipillana

North Palo Alto Voters Endorsement Cards Published

A list of Democratic and Republican candidates seeking support from north Palo Alto county voters appears in this week's Times. Contenders include state representative, clerk of court, county attorney, auditor, recorder, and treasurer from various towns.

North Palo Alto Palo Alto G. H. Keeney Mallard Henry Westergard Grachtinger Joseph P. Hand Emmetsburg Ed Maguire Ayrshire Ollie B. Long Independence Township Treasuer Richard Hengel Fenton A. H. Henningsen

Lyceum number at High School October 29th

The Lyceum Course second program, sponsored by the P T A, benefits the library. Abraham Lincoln Players present a drama on Lincoln with Millard Dowling, praised for accurate portrayal and authentic Civil War costumes under Robert Reade.

Abraham Lincoln P. T. A. Lyceum High School Graettinger Millard Dowling Mr. Ancoln Mr. Dowling Anne Rutledge Mfe Ganural Grant Robert Reade

Republican Rally to Feature Atty Naglestad and Gilchrist

Republican speakers Ole Naglestad of Sioux City and Hon. Fred C. Gilchrist will headline a rally at the Hawkeye Theatre Monday evening October 22 at 8 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.

Atty Ole Naglestad Sioux City Iowa Fred C. Gilchrist Thia Hawkeye Theatre

You Belong to Me and The World Moves On Screen Cards

Film cards advertise two titles with cast lists. You Belong to Me stars Lee Tracy Helen Mack and David Jack Holt for Frebat in October. The World Moves On features Maine Carrol and Pran with a release window October 26-27.

Lee Tracy Helen Mack David Jack Holt

Banking Holiday Reorganization Figures From Comptroller Office

The Comptroller reports 1417 national and DC district banks with deposits of 1.972 billion that did not reopen after the Banking Holiday. Reorganized banks total 1052 with 1.768 billion in deposits. 28 national banks paid 11.051 million to depositors and closed. 802 receiverships hold 158.417 million. 18 may reopen, freeing 10.182 million. 36 banks remain in conservatorship with 41.664 million in reorganizations planned. 6 with 2.188 million disapproved. Depositors have received 642.811 million since March 16, 1983. over 50% in receiverships. Since OCC’s 70-year history, depositors have recovered 94 cents per dollar collected. Preferred stock issued by 1720 banks totals 460.343 million. RFC bought 392.267 million and local interests 68.077 million. Current active national banks total 5470 with 20.056 billion in deposits. June 30, 1988 deposits stood at 16.865 billion. J. T. O'CONNOR, Comptroller. October 6, 1984.

District of Columbia Comptroller of the Currency Comptroller's Office Bureau of the Comptroller of the Currency Naional Reconstruction Finance Corporation United States Sis T O'Connor

Casper Nelson Seeks Re election As County Treasurer

Casper Nelson, current county treasurer, announces his candidacy for reelection in this week’s Times. He emphasizes continued energy and steady administration. The report notes his prior tenure and ongoing campaign.

Carper Nelson the Times Nelson Energs Tinger

A Gift Of Late October Strawberries

A fragmentary notice notes late strawberries and a gift involving Mrs. Joe and Mrs. Gabri, mentioning Times office and rawbayries. The readable text hints at a small local exchange or acknowledgment around strawberry growing and a recorded item.

Joe Rawbayries Gabri

Purchased new truck box by Graettinger Convertible Co

Box art Holland purchased a new convertible truck box from Graettinger Convertible Truck Box Co. He believes it will be very useful in his line of business.

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Neferead Woodman Hall Graetting Bo Onts E. M. Thompson Graehtinger Fae Emmetaburg Lodge H. Westergard Democratic Rally Lyceum Republican “Rally Frisat Harold Lloyd Yna Merkle Banking Department Casper Nelson County
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