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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1929
Page
3
Humboldt Republican recalls Connie Mack and Howard Ehmke's dynamic. Mack released Ehmke after a poor season, then Ehmke scouted the Cubs, using varied deliveries and deep knowledge of Cubs batters to exploit weaknesses. The piece argues the sport's wise promoters see value beyond immediate form.
The article praises Connie Mack for earning the loyalty of his Athletics by fair handling and vision. It notes Howard Ehmke's famous slow ball helped beat the Cubs in the World Series, and Mack’s restraint in 14 years building the team. It condemns publicity stunts and praises steady leadership. It also includes high school notes on football games, seating improvements, and athletic funding realities.
A Towanda Falls Citizen analysis accuses three types of professional patriots of profiteering, punishing opponents, and avoiding trenches during war. It claims profiteers label enemies to drain opposition, while others exploit patriotism to stay home and feign flag‑raising, profiting from public gullibility and propaganda.
A historical note describes Henry Ford building a northern New York City plant to salvage usable metal from old cars. The facility would separate salvageable metal, reclaim cushion padding, and melt down waste metal, creating a modern car junk reduction plan to clean streets and recycle discarded automobiles.
Readers are told of publicity seekers who aim to set records by extreme feats. A woman drives a car for 80 hours without sleep to prove endurance while another woman claims a continuous taking record. A boy erects a 9 pole structure in his backyard to remain atop it for days.
The Dorcas Missionary Society will hold its yearly meeting at the home of Mrs. Axel Anderson on Tuesday October 29 with all members invited. Also notes on Embroidery Club gathering and P.T.A. minstrel show plans for December appear. Local social items from Gravttinger area include a basket social and Camp Fire Girls supper event.
Community efforts at Paulina High School include buying used football outfits at reduced cost and field use donated by M. O. Grodland to cover game expenses. A recent T. A. meeting at the school house emphasized parental and teacher participation in school issues and programs, with plans for penmanship improvement, parent involvement, and upcoming Reformation programs and church notes from nearby congregations.
Norrs Lutheran Church notes that October 27, a Sunday, marks the 400th anniversary of Luther’s Small Catechism. Services at 9 a.m. will commemorate the event with Bible readings and related reflections.
German Lutheran Church notes that the Tutheran service in Ue Germarn Tangerie will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Otis L. Lang, Pastor.
October 27 program features Luther hymn selections and opening scripture and prayer. Life of Martin Luther and legacy discussed with solos, duets, choir performance of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, and a closing hymn God’s Word is Our Great Heritage.
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