Norrie Easy Victor In Saturday Night Bout
Norrie of Graettinger defeated Elmer Sullivan in a three round decision at Woodman hall in a six round exhibition ref George Richards of Wallingford officiated. Norrie gained the edge as Sullivan faded in round two. An April 30 wrestling match is planned featuring George Richards and Charles Thompson. Church notices correct a prior misannouncement and detail services in Danish and English at local churches.
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Hane Norrie
Graettinger
Elmer Sullivan
Woodman Hall
Norrie
Sullivan
Camp Dodge
Squared Circle
Florida
George Richards
Wallingford
Richards
Charles, Thompson
Spencer
Mica
Rainbow Film Shown At Estherville With Caddock Hession
A film titled Rainbow Film was exhibited in Estherville on Tuesday and Wednesday. Scenes include Spt. Earl Caddock leading troops and Capt. Joe Hession appearing in a scene. The release covers the 88th Division, battle sequences, the journey home, and a warm Iowa reception. Also notes lumber costs and freight rates affecting prices.
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168Th
Estherville
Earl Caddock
Joe Hession
Grachtinger
Iowa
Graettinger Bank to Incorporate
The Farmers & Merchants Bank of Graettinger plans to incorporate and convert from a private bank to a state bank within weeks, becoming a member of the Federal Reserve System. Officers will continue managing, with capital stock set at 25000, and a new bank building equipped with modern conveniences. Vincent Kelly manages Merchants Bank in Estherville, with J. P. Kirby as president. Articles of incorporation will be published after a state bank examiner arrives for inspection.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Federal Reserve System
Mariners & Merchants Bank
Vincent Kelly
Northwest
J. P. Kirby
Estherville
Miss Jennie Gabrielson Honored for Poll Tax Claim
Miss Jennie Gabrielson of Grachtinger is the first woman in the county to be charged poll tax. County Treasurer L D Smith taxed her 50c on a recent tax recount, while Marshal Gilbaugh weighs presenting a $38 local poll tax bill, likely to require collection from all female voters in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Gabrielson
Grachtinger
L. D. Smith
Marshal Gilbaugh
Electric Lights In Graettinger Depot
The Rock Island depot in Graettinger has been wired for electric lights and is now a regular white way from cellar to garret. The traveling public will appreciate the improvement, especially in fall and winter. Agent Hornwell and family, who occupy the living room overhead, doubtless do not object to the lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Rock Island
Garret
Hornwell
Graettinger Seeks Prominent Speaker for Public Address
Graettinger American Association plans a public talk with a prominent speaker in the near future. Efforts target Dr Centrell or Mr Halloway, both noted for eloquence and Irish subject knowledge. Also advertised: rug price reductions at P J Paulson furniture dealer, highlighting wholesale price trends and last year pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Graettinger
Centrell
Mr. Halloway
High School Athletics See Record Year For Support
The High School reports over 200 dollars raised this school year for athletic purposes a record the faculty and students can be proud of The year has been notably successful in athletics across school programs and activities
Decoration Day meeting called by Grachtinger group
A note invites all men and women of Grachtinger to gather at the Bachelor Club rooms on Monday evening April 25 to plan observance of Decoration Day. Commit tee urges participation to organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Bancroft Register
Services Star Legion Meeting The Next
The Sarvica tar Legion will hold a meeting at the Bache Club rooms on Tuesday August 26. All members are urged to attend.
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Services Star
Legion
Sarvicatar
Bache-' Club
Yooms Tueaday
Ang Vil
Ag Spo
Axa
Lammers Weds Miss Agnes Leduc in Veron Township
Agnes Gertrude Leduc daughter of Jacob and Mrs Leduc and William Lammers son of Henry Lammers were married at the Catholic parsonage in the city Sunday at two o'clock. Miss Lucy Lammers was bridesmaid and William Leduc best man. Bride wore brown taffeta with gold bead embroidery. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home. Immediate relatives attended and the couple will reside locally. The groom is a U S war veteran and a dairy farmer of Vernon township. The Times extends congratulations. The Bancroft Register notes German agriculture suffers from lack of horses after World War I.
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Agnes Gertrude Leduc
Jacob Leduc
William Lammers
Henry Lammers
Veron Township
Lucy Lammers
William Leduc
Mrs. Lammers
Vernon Township
U. S
The
Times
Profane call leads to $999 award in damages
Mount Pleasant Dr. W Lessinger failed to connect with Burlington hospital while patients were seriously ill from four to six pm. He swore into the phone. the operator sued for 5,000 damages and won 999 in Tower Court. The case went to the supreme court, which affirmed the lower court ruling. Humboldt Republican.
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Mount Pleasant
Lessinger
Burlington
Auit
Tower Court
Supreme Court
Faman
Humboldt Republican
Murderer plays cornet in Ft Madleon prison band
Benjamin Togting, an Al gong organist serving fifty years for killing his wife with a hammer in January, now plays a cornet in the prison band at Fort Madison. He writes of a "nice steam heated room" as he adapts to life behind bars. Father Maynard, popular pastor of Algon Catholic Church, has been appointed pastor at St Sibley after Chicago hospital treatment. Freshmen vaudeville earnings totaling 40,560 reflect the class's fundraiser success despite expenses.
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Benjamin Togting
Ft. Madleon
Fort Madson—L
Benjamin
Algong
Muscion
Father Maynard
Sibley
Algons Catholic Church
Chicago
St. Sibley
Banevolt’ Register
Nothing But The Truth Presented At Hawkeye Theatre
Groottinger High School seniors will stage the humorous class play Nothing But the Truth at Hawkeye theatre Friday evening May 18. The group is preparing for graduation activities as the class of ’28 counts a list of seniors including Charlie Simmons Lloyd Gardner Jorgen Larsen Miss Arlene Myhre Miss Margaret George Miss Bertha Hauge Miss V I Pierson Miss Marie Thompson Miss Mary Nolan Miss Lyda Hester Miss Pearl Masters Edward Mitchell Ira Gardner Norman Osher Murland Sandvig and Max Baumgartner.
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Groottinger High School
Hawkeye Theatre
Charlie L. Simmons
Lloyd G. Gardner
Jorgen C. Larsen
Arléne, Myhre
Margaret E. George
Bertha E. Hauge
V. Iona Pierson
Marie M. Thompson
Mary G. Nolan
Lyda C. Hester
Pearl A
Masters
Edward Mitchell
Ira
P T A Meeting Details At High School April 26
The P T A will hold a meeting at the High School assembly Monday evening April 26. The program includes the High School Orchestra, readings by Serene Myhro and Marjorie Johnson, songs by 7th and 8th grade pupils, a performance by Mr. and Mrs. Horswell, and a discussion on Congress and Work. Slides on Home Economics and Sanitation will be shown.
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Parent Teachers Association
E.s
Serene Myhro
Schillig
Marjorie Johnson
Horswell
Gracttinger Tax Figures Revealed By Assessor
Joe Gabrielson Gracttinger assessor presents figures on taxable values. Total money and credits taxed amount to 185500, real estate valuation stands at 874236 with 88559 taxable. Report notes the community enjoys substantial taxable assets amid low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gabrielson
Gracttinger
Illustrated Lecture Friday Evening at M. E. Church
An illustrated lecture will be given at the M E church Friday evening by R D Acheson of Manson Iowa. He will lecture on Seeing France and will show about two hundred stereoptical views. Program begins at eight o clock with admission 20 and 85 cents. A large attendance is expected.
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The
R. D.acheson
Manson
Iowa
France
Graettinger Freshman Vaudeville Impresses at Hawkeye
Graettinger High School freshmen staged a well received vaudeville at Hawkeye theatre last Friday. The program featured Broadway Beauty Chorus, De Luxe Pantoming Co, Pat and Mike Co, an Irish medley, Fantasie Aero, violin by Thomas Donlon, trained animal act, Retold Tales by ark survivors, That Old Sweetheart of Mine, and more. Young athletes Kermit Reeves and Donald Jones performed boxing and wrestling with spirited effort. Miss Lafley supervised, and the show closed with Wearing O the Green. The program was praised as splendid and highly entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger High School
Hawkeye Theatre
de Luxe
Pat
Mike
Linda Spies
Tellum
Thomas Donlon
Survivors of
Misa Genevieve Gammon
Kermit Reeves
Donald Jones
Graettinger High to Meet Mallard High in Friday Game
Graettinger High School baseball travels to Mallard High Friday April 23 for a competitive road contest. The matchup promises an interesting battle as both teams aim for a strong showing.
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Mallard
Graettinger High
Mallard High
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Mary Knoblauch
Emmetsburg
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Graetid
Advanta Is National Bank
Aka
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Graettinger Bank
Graettinger Market Report
P. J. Paulson
WM. Lammers
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Germany
P. M. Chappel
Empire
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