Grace Hester Weds George Raymer in Tulsa
Miss Grace Hester and Mr. George Raymer of Los Angeles were married in Tulsa Oklahoma on April 4. The bride, longtime Graettinger resident and trained nurse, will live with her husband in Blackwell where he works as field manager for an oil company. The groom, a World War II veteran, recently moved into oil work in the southwest. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Job With International Harvester Co
Graettinger’s Marcus Geil, a capable young man, has secured a position with the International Harvester Company in Chicago. He is described as ambitious and thorough and expected to succeed in his new line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Geil
Graettinger
International Harvester Company
Chicago
Geil
J. A. Earle
Palmer Press
Earle
Bancroft Register
Iowa
Financial Statement Of Farmers Institute 1923 Graettinger
The Farmers Institute financial report for February 22 to 24 1923 in Graettinger shows receipts including balance on hand donations and a picture show total 272.46 and disbursements of premiums printing and advertising supplies and other expenses totaling 210.17 leaving a balance of 62.29 Treasurer Vincent Kelly presents the statement and notes. A separate notice warns dog owners to license and secure tags as stray dogs threaten livestock and authorities will act to protect stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Graettinger
Schurmann & Show
Veeseere
Vincent Kelly
Rover
Appel
West Robbins Avenue
Royal Neighbors Hold Social Evening at Hall
Members of the Royal Neighbors lodge held a social evening at their hall on Tuesday night after the regular meeting. Five Hundred was the attraction for a couple of hours followed by a delicious midnight luncheon. The group plans monthly socials and reported a very large attendance and a splendid time.
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Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellow Lodge
Woodman Hall
Order
Grover
County Legion Meeting Set for April 19 in Graettinger
American Legion members in Palo Alto county will meet in Graettinger on Thursday April 19 with editor Frank Miles of the Iowa Legionnaire and G A Bemis of Garner among the principal speakers. A complete program is under way and ex service men are urged to attend this important county gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Palo Alto County
Graettinger
Frank Miles
Iowa Legionnaire
G. A. Bemis
Garner
Legion
Farm Bureau Meeting Slated at Don Leonard School House
Farm Bureau will hold a meeting at the Don Leonard school house on Friday evening April 13. All residents are invited to attend and enjoy the gathering. Roy Young serves as secretary.
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Farm Bureau
Don Leonard
Roy Young
Graettinger Boy Makes Good in Chicago
Graettinger native Tra Gardner, home for Easter, moved to Chicago to seek work. After numerous attempts he became a helper for a headlight electrician in Rock Island shops and was promptly promoted to electrician. His country training aided his urban success and he now enjoys a good salary and a lasting position.
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Tra Gardner
Graettinger
Chicago
Rock Island
the Times
Will Debate Railroad Question Monday Evening
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 will be Vincent Kelly Mrs John O Jertson and Ben Reeves while the negative will be J A Spies Mrs J H Gammon and Herman Elsenbast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Vincent Kelly
John O. Jertson
Ben Reeves
J. A. Spies
J. H. Gammon
Herman Elsenbast
Graettinger Market Reports April 12 1923 Summary
Graettinger market notes show hog top price at 6.55 cents per pound totaling 8.76 dollars, chickens around 120 head, roosters listed, and butter pricing noted. Injured man H. M. Lindsay of Laurens fell into a running gas engine fly wheel suffering severe head and limb injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cceeretvece
ABC
H. M. Lindsay
Laurens
Belue
Business Changes Of The Week
The first of the week Mr. Raepe bought the half interest of partner Chris Clemensen in the Ideal Cafe. Raepe to run the business alone while Clemensen reportedly plans farming. Clarence Clemmensen joins Roy Gilbaugh in Wood Working Shop partnership, forming a new contracting firm with ads in this issue. EE. P. Duhn and Wm. Starkey form a Duhn Machine shop partnership offering auto and general repairs and re building services, with a display ad in this week's Times.
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Raepe
Chris Clemensen
Ideal Cafe
Clemensen
Clarence Clemmensen
Roy Gilbaugh
EE. P. Duhn
Wm. Starkey
Duhn
New Car Sales Reported By Local Dealers
The Axelton Motor Company sold two Ford sedans to Vincent Kelly and Henry Hansen, a touring car to George Graettinger, and two touring cars to J. J. Kelly & 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
The Graettinger High School senior class presents the farcical comedy Professor Pepp by Walter Ben Hare on Friday night April 20. A Western college professor travels to Russia to study anarchists, is initiated into a fake society, and becomes entangled as letters and passwords cause comic chaos on campus. The cast includes Professor Pepp John Reidy and Betty Gardner Martha Nelson and a list of college girls and boys, promising laughable situations and wholesome fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger High School
Pepp
Walter Ben Hare
Russia
Professor Pepp
John Reidy
B. Buttonbuster
Porter Thorson Howard Greene
Doctor Clinite Cleared Of Stolen Car Charge In Seattle
Dr Clinite of Estherville says he lost about 8000 dollars over the charge of possessing a stolen car. A Seattle grand jury absolved him, finding him an innocent purchaser. He claims Sheriff Rute of Spirit Lake provided a clear title to the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Dr. Clinite
Estherville
Rute
Spirit Lake
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County Legion
Graettinger Boy
Will Truesdell
Basket Social
Lost Island Township
Kathleen Dencen
C. S. Bonstead Champion Corn Grow
C. S. Bonstead
Bonstead
Vangie Reevag
Art Albrecht
West Bend
St. Ansgaar
Albrecht
Hawkeye
First National Bank
Graeitinger
Jowa
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