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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1927

Page

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Miss Effie Olson Weds Arthur Aanonson in Estherville

Miss Effie Mae Olson and Arthur M Aanonson united in marriage at Estherville on Saturday April 9th The ceremony was performed by Rev L A Mathie with Miss Irma Olson and Lyle Stahl attending They planned a quiet reception at the bride’s parents home then will honeymoon and start housekeeping on the groom’s farm east of Estherville The bride a graduate of Grade tinger High School class of 1925 is well liked by many While the groom is spoken of as a splendid young man The Times offers hearty congratulations for a long and happy wedded life.

Arthur M. Aanongon Effie Mae Olson Estherville L. A. Mathie Irma Olson Lyle Stahl Dll

Correction In Emmet County Bank Charges

A mixing of intertype slugs in the Emmet county bank charges writeup created unclear service charge language. The corrected notice lists monthly checking charges of 50 cents under special conditions and explains average balance calculations. J A Nelson, cashier of Parm Savings Bank of Wallingford, notes the bank’s solid finances and loyal local support, joking about a barrel of money near $70,000 with no bills payable and no rediscount.

Emmet Emmet County Sccounis J. A. Nelson Parm- Savings Bank of Wallingford Nelson

Wet Weather Lingers As April Showers Persist

Rainy week slows road work on the Times Highway between Pmmersburg and Graettinger. Gravel roads are in poor condition with holes and impassable sections. Dodge bus service to Graettinger interrupted. few seeding and road tasks done. Warm spell may aid upcoming crop, while household chores feature Maytag display at the local Graettinger dealer. Telephone Company plans to contribute the last of funds for the town line office.

Waok As Telephone Company

Graetinger Market Report April 14 1927 Hog Oats Dairy Butter

Market notes for Graetinger dated Thursday April 14 1927 list hogs at Chicago top price one dollar, oats and potatoes retail at two dollars, and dairy butter around zero dollars with scattered figures.

Graetiinger Chicago

Roy Greengo Joins Maytag Co at Fort Dodge

Roy Greengo of Emmetsburg has accepted a position with the Maytag Company and will reside at Fort Dodge. He previously ran the Emmetsburg electric light business for years and was well known in Grattinger. Gratinger acquaintances and friends will be pleased to learn of his new connection with Maytag.

Roy Greengo Maytag’Co Emmetsburg Maytag | Co Will Iseate Fort Dodge Maytag Co

Camp Fire Girls Elect Officers For Ensuing Year

Camp Fire girls elected Loretta Swift president Serene Thyre vice president Irene Westargard secretary Edith Gardner treasurer and Vivian Norris scribe at Vivian Nortla home. New members invited contact Vivian Norris or Verna Grodland for joining. Wm. L. Morisky of Milford leased the Duhn Service station on Worst Robbins Avenue and will reside in Mrs. T. Hendricksen home with his wife. The station sits on a new state road and should attract strong business.

Camp Fire Girls Vivian Nortla Loretta Swift Serene “Yhre Irene. Westargard Tdith Gardner Vivian Norris Scribe Vivian Norris Verna Grodland Wm. L. Moristry Milford Duhn Worst Robbins Avenue T. I. Hendricksen New State Road Morisky

Thompson I Ill With Diphtheria in Quarantine

Friends of E. M. Thompson report he is ill with diphtheria and in quarantine. He is progressing, but release from quarantine will take some time. North county friends wish him a speedy and full recovery.

E. M. ‘Thompson I E. M. Thompson

Poison Tablets Abound In Daily Poisoning Reports

Daily reports show numerous bichloride or mercury poisonings from tablets taken during personal crisis. Strikingly, many victims appear to be supplied with the tablets, raising questions about access and intent. The pattern suggests a troubling trend in how these substances are reaching individuals in distress.

Tire and Tube Closing Out Sale by Soleo

Soleo announces a closing out sale on Saturday April 19 offering reduced prices on all tires and tubes. Located across from the Community OW station, the event aims to clear stock at the shop.

Soleo

Easter Masses and Basket Social at Center School

April 20 events include a basket social at Center School in Twelve Mile Lake township on Wednesday with Kathryn Lippert, teacher. Catholics hold confessions Saturday afternoon, and Easter Sunday features a high mass with special music at eight o’clock and a second mass at ten o’clock.

Boaket Avelal Mile Lake Township Kathryn Lippert

Seventy-Nine Take First Diphtheria Inoculation at School

Ninety pupils were inoculated against diphtheria on Wednesday afternoon with the effort described as practically painless. Due to diphtheria in nearby Ermetsburg and Fort Dodge, organizers expect more to come next Wednesday for the second dose. If unable to attend, arrangements can be made for the third shot without the nurse needing to visit. Community members are urged to contact the PTA committee: Mrs. E. George, Mrs. M. J. Reidy, Mrs. M. Grodland, Mr. S. E. Sandvig, and Supt. Stevenson.

Ermetsburg Fort Dodge George M. J. Reidy M. ©. Grodland S. E, Sandvig Stevenson

Paulsen Displays 200 Year Old Meerschaum Pipe

Local furniture dealer P. J. Paulsen draws attention with a street facing window exhibit featuring a 200 year old meerschaum pipe. The heirloom pipe, valued at 100 to 200 dollars, is not for sale. Paulsen promotes current furniture offers in a display ad accompanying the display.

P. J. Paulsen Paulsen

Osher Family Returns Home From Arizona

L B Osher came back from Tucson Arizona arriving in Wallingford March 31. The family faced a heavy snowstorm the next morning while Everrett and Bernard accompanied him. Mrs Osher and daughter Bernica plan to stay another month. The Osher’s winter in Arizona was mild and pleasant on their 70 acre tract south of Wallingford.

L. B. Osher Arizona L. BR. Osher Tucson Wallingford Everrett Bernard Osher Bernica

Thirty Extra Jurors For McMacken Trial

Thirty extra jurors have been subpoenaed for the trial of Blake Mes Macken to be opened in district court at Winmetsburg next Tuesday. All March jurors recalled. County Attorney Carmichael aided by Attorney Heald of Spencer prosecutes. Attorneys Lynch and McCartan of Pocahontas and Fisher of Winmetsburg defend.

McMacken Blake Mes Macken Winmetsburg Carmichael Heald Spencer Lynch and McCartan Pocahontas Fisher

The Rain Maker at Hawkeye Theatre Saturday Night

The Hawkeye theatre displays The Rain Maker as the Saturday evening attraction a timely Paramount food comedy to follow. A later show shifts to Friday next week while The Many College Choir is slated for Saturday April 28. Missing Ventura Town girls Easter Richey and Loraine Richey have been found in Atherville after a February 15 search, seen near Armstrong and picked up at Westville.

Hawkeye Theatre Paramount Netherville Margaret Easter Gladya Loraine Richey Ventura Town Atherville Raillo Armatrong Wsthervlle

Mule Hide Roofing Ad From Wisconsin Lumber Co

Local manager E Norria of the Wisconsin Lumber Co is a strong booster for Mule Hide roofing. A forge display ad for this roofing appears in this week’s Tinea My Norvds will gladly give estimates on this roofing.

Norria Wisconsin Lumber ,Co Tinea Norvds

Virgil Murry Dies of Pneumonia at Age Six

Virgil Roy Murry six years old passed away Friday after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral held Monday at 2 p m at home with Rev I C McNulty officiating. Interment in cemetery east of town. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Allen Murry two sisters Edith and Ellen and brother Homer, plus grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Murry and Mrs James Harris. The Times expresses sympathy to the family.

Virgil Roy Murry Allen Murry I. C. McNulty Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Mra Edith Ellen Homer Murry James Harris

Adolph Spice Returns Home From European Trip

Adolph Spice arrived home Thursday morning after a three month absence. He visited Mediterranean sites and traveled through Italy France and Germany. Elisabeth, his sister, sent another letter from Germany to publish in the Times.

Adolph Spice Ialy France Germany Times Elisabeth

Choirs Without Instrumental Accompaniment Concert

Dana college Acattela choir performs unaccompanied choral music in Grachtunger April 28 as part of a 17 day regional tour. The program features a rare vocal harmony without instrumental support by a group noted for its natural voices.

Grachtinger Listanttys Dana College Acattela Chai

Provident Coolidge May Visit Graettinger Spencer

Strong local movement urges President Calvin Coolidge to spend summer at Lake Okoboji with Graettinger ties cited. Graettinger’s Cal vin Coolidge connection and Gold Ming City Iowa are named as potential honors for a presidential visit this summer. Nursing Class Meets April 21 at Mrs J George’s home invites all interested in home nursing work.

George

Geneva Peterson Wins County Spelling Championship

Geneva Peterson of Graettinger topped 125 county spellers at Emmetsburg in a marathon contest from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clara Hansen of Cylinder led in written, but Peterson prevailed in the final oral showdown on the word subtrahend. She and instructor Miss Cora Christopher advance to Des Moines for the Register's contest representing Palo Alto county.

Emmetsburg Palo Alto County Des Moines Geneva Peterson Grachtinger Peterson Clara Hansen Cylinder Geneva Graettinger Cora Christopher Tive Palo Alto Miss Peterson Theo. Peterson Evelyn Hereim Ulvich Troug Ellington Lilly Stokka Robert Horn Ayrshire Ulrich Truog Miss Hansen Dan Kelly Piper Belken Emmans Rodman

PTA Meeting Set for High School on April 19

The PTA will hold its next gathering at the High School assembly on Tuesday evening, April 19. A program will be presented and officers will be elected for the ensuing year. All interested in school work are urged to attend.

P.da PTA

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Effie Olson Graattinger Archie Keith Saead Luella Archie Keith Ellendale North Dakota Misa Marie Thompson Aanonson Geo. B. Perkins Rhoades Bank Estherylle Mr. Perkins Farmers & Merchanta ‘Bank Virgil Murry Thurs Fairmont Axel Swanson Lairmont Aizes Amullest Charley Jensen Towa Emmetsburg Democrat First National Bank Graettinger, Towa
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