Grace Hester Weds George Raymer in Tulsa
Grace Hester daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Hester of Graettinger married George Raymer of Los Angeles in Tulsa Oklahoma on Wednesday April 4. Raymer serves as field manager for an oil company in Blackwell Oklahoma where the couple will reside. Grace trained nurse, educated at Graettinger High School Mercy Des Moines and practiced in Des Moines Hutchinson, while Raymer served in the American Army during the war before entering oil fields of the southwest. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes.
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George Raymer
Los Angeles
California
Grace Hester
John H. Hester
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Raymer
Blackwell
Graettinger
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Hutchinson
Kansas
Southwest
Times
Marcus Geil Secures Chicago Post With International Harvester
Graettinger notables celebrate Marcus Geil a well known local youth who has secured a good position with the International Harvester Company in Chicago. Though young he is capable thorough ambitious and expected to succeed in a new line of work.
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Marcus Geil
J. A. Earle
Palmer Press
Earle
Bancroft Register
Iowa
Financial Statement of Farmers Institute 1923 at Graettinger
The Farmers Institute treasurer reports receipts from balance on hand donations picture show and April 6 1923 disbursements for unpaid premiums printing supplies speakers and rent leaving a balance of 62.29 dollars Vincent Kelly serves as treasurer The notice also warns dog owners to license and secure tags to protect livestock from stray dogs with a threat of eventual culling.
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Farmers Institute
Graettinger
Schurmann & Show
Vincent Kelly
Rover
Appel
West Robbins Avenue
Royal Neighbors Social Evening At Hall
Royal Neighbors lodge members held a social evening at their hall on Tuesday night after the regular meeting. Five Hundred occupied a couple of hours as the attraction, followed by a midnight luncheon. A large attendance enjoyed the event and plans were made to hold such socials monthly.
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Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellow Lodge
Woodman Hall
Order
Grover
County Legion Meeting Set in Palo Alto County
A Palo Alto county American Legion meeting is planned for Thursday April 19 at Grachtinger. Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionnaire and G A Bemis of Garner will headline speakers. All Legion and ex-service members are invited to attend this important county event.
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American Legion
Palo Alto County
Grachtinger
Frank Miles
Iowa Legionnaire
G. A. Bemis
Garner
Legion Sivelsa
Legion
Farm Bureau Meeting Set for April at Don Leonard School
Roy Young secretary invites members to a Farm Bureau gathering at the Don Leonard school house Friday evening April 18th. All welcome to attend and enjoy the meeting.
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Farm Bureau Meeting
Farm Bureau
Don Leonard
Roy Young
Graettinger Boy Makes Good in Chicago
Tra Gardner, Graettinger native, spent Easter with his parents then moved to Chicago to seek work. After many attempts he became a headlight electrician helper in Rock Island shops and earned a promotion to electrician with a good salary. Country training aided his urban success and The Times congratulates Graettinger youth making good.
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Tra Gardner
Graettinger
Chicago
Rock Island
the Times
Graetlinger
Debate on Government Ownership of Railroads Schedule
A debate on government ownership and operation of the railroad will be held at the High School auditorium next Monday evening the 16th at 8 00. The affirmative team includes Vincent Kelly Mrs John O Jertson and Ben Reeves while the negative features J A Spies Mrs J H Gammon and Herman Elsenbast. A lively discussion on a vital subject is promised.
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R. R
Vincent Kelly
John O. Jertson
Ben Reeves
J. A. Spies
J. H. Gammon
Herman Elsenbast
Bonstead Wins Corn Prize At Farmers Institute
C Bonstead took first prize for corn at the Farmers Institute held in Graettinger last February among a dozen entries. The win should bring many seed orders next year. Vangie Reeves proposed placing a beacon light on the water tower, a plan met with broad approval as towns adopt beacon advertising.
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Farmers Institute
Grachtinger
Bonstead
Vangie Reeves
Graettinger
Oat
Gracttinger Market Reports Trade Summary Apr 12 1923
Gracttinger Market Reports notes OTC Oats hogs chickens eggs and butter prices with top price for hogs at 8.75 and eggs around 22 and butter about 42. The report also records an accident with H M Lindsay of Laurens who was injured after being struck by a fly wheel on a running gas engine, suffering severe injuries.
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H. M. Lindsay
Laurens
Business Changes Of The Week At Local Firms
The first of the week Mr Raepe bought the half interest of partner Chris Clemensen in the Ideal Cafe. Clemensen plans to farm. Clarence Clemmensen teamed with Roy Gilbaugh to form a carpentry and contracting firm. KH P Duhn and Wm Starkey formed a partnership in the Duhn Machine Shop for auto and general repairs and engine rebuilding.
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Raepe
Chris Clemensen
Ideal Cafe
Clemensen
Clarence Clemmensen
Roy Gilbaugh
KH. P. Duhn
Wm. Starkey
Duhn
Local Car Sales Highlight Week In Axelton Trade
The Axelton Motor Company reported sales of four new Ford sedans and touring cars to Vincent Kelly Henry Hansen George Graettinger and J J Kelly and Son. Jensen Auto Company sold a Chevrolet touring car to R C Mason and an Overland touring car to Chris Henningsen.
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Axelton Motor Company
Vincent Kelly
Henry Hansen
George Graettinger
J. J. Kelly & Son
Jensen Auto Company
R. C. Mason
Chris Henningsen
Senior Class Play At Hawkeye Friday, April 20
Graettinger High School plans a Friday April 20 performance of Professor Pepp a martial comedy by Walter Ben Hare The 1923 class presents a social science professor who visits Russia to study anarchists and is tricked into a fake society The plot explodes with laughs as the campus learns the secret and the professor faces danger Cast includes John Reidy Porter Thorson Charles Green Sam Reynolds Martha Nelson Mildred Love plus Myr tle Allen Bridget Nolan Laura Harrington and others in a lively campus comedy.
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Graettinger High School
Pepp
Walter Ben Hare
Russia
Professor Pepp
John Reidy C
Buttonbuster
Porter Thorson
Howard Greene
Charles Green Sim Batty
Sam Reynolds
Betty Gardner
Martha Nelson
Minerva Boulder
Wap Peeee
Margaret Nefstead
Petunia Miggins
Selma Johnson
Olga Stopski
Mildred Love College
Myrtle Allen
Martha Herke
Bridget Nolan
Laura Harrington
Leslie Shaver
Earl Ericson
Almer Osher
Harold Christiansen
Dr Clinite’s $8000 loss linked to stolen car charge
In a Seattle interview Dr Clinite of Estherville says he lost about $8000 over a charge that he possessed a stolen car. The Seattle grand jury exonerated him, noting he was an innocent purchaser. He asserts Sheriff Rute of Spirit Lake provided a clear title to the vehicle.
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Seattle
Dr. Clinite
Estherville
Rute
Spirit Lake
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County Legion
Service
Atekei
Graettinger Boy
Will Truesdell
Robbins Avenue
Truesdell
Basket
Lost Island Township
Kathleen Deneen
Gracttinger
Art Albrecht
West Bend
St. Ansgaar
Albrecht
Lence
Hawkeye
First National Bank
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