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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
3
The notice lists one year in advance payment of the Graettinger Times and states the paper is entered at Graettinger Iowa as second class mail matter. It also notes copy for advertisements is due Tuesday for publication and that free advertising is available for meetings that are free to the public.
Candidates announce runs for county superintendent of schools Palo Alto County subject to Republican primaries on June 4 and for County Supervisor District 4 subject to Democratic primaries in June. Iverson not seeking supervisor. Brekke joins race opposing Republican primaries.
Mrs. Hiram Millere spent a few days with Mrs. Brefile of Osgood. A Mason City friend visited Miss Clara Millerke. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smithy called on the Wells family. The Conlons of Crippen visited Walnut relatives. Clara Thompson hosted Sunday School with music, conversation and refreshments. A fine social time was had.
Miss Mabell Thorson is quite sick. Mrs. Sheffield and children visited the Kleeman family Sunday. Diphtheria cases appear at the Sam Rosland home. F S Sheffield traveled to Story City to care for ill parents. Albert Thorson and wife settled in a new home. C H Berdin returned from Emmetsburg where he served on the grand jury. Neighbors attended a mission in Graettinger. Mr. and Mrs. Ole Norris visited Henry Johnson’s home. The quarantineing families improve. Elmer Olsen hosted Sunday dinner with the Sheffield family. Sam Sandvig’s wife and baby are improving. P K Iverson has rheumatism. Jurgen Ruther and Elsie visited the Sheffield home. Chris Norris visited his sister in Emmetsburg. H H Sandvick went to Graettinger Saturday.
A recent Lutheran church mission meeting opened on Tuesday at 10:30 AM with a sermon by Reverend Th. Severtson of Grover. Reverend L. O. Wigdahl of Ruthven provided the theme but was delayed, so Reverend J. J. Akre of Estherville led the service. Attendees included the local congregation, Scandinavians, and visitors from Estherville, Wallingford, Emmetsburg, Cylinder, Ottosen, and Bede. Pastors and laymen engaged in lively discussions. The meeting emphasized harmony and Christian understanding with hopes of blessing many souls. It concluded Thursday afternoon as attendees returned home.
Iowa State College corn experts will lecture demonstrate and test seed corn on five Rock Island Lines special trains across Iowa. The Graettinger stop is Friday April 12 at 4 55 p m with free admission for all. The message urges every man woman boy and girl to attend for prosperity in farming and business statewide. The toxin will not wait for you.
Ida Weston Rae stars in the title role of Mildred Mary J Holmes dramatic adaptation. The city production with full scenic equipment will be staged for one night only at the Slankeye theatre on Monday night April 8. Rae previously played Edna Earl in the New York company.
Friends and neighbors surprised Mrs. Dr. Osher with a farewell party at the H N Osher home on Friday afternoon. She received a souvenir spoon and enjoyed refreshments as she and the Doctor depart the town with best wishes from those who praised her active community involvement.
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