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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1923

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Graettinger Man Chosen County Legion Commander

A Graettinger resident, A H Henning son, was selected as Graettinger county Legion commander at a Palo Alto county American Legion meeting held at Woodman hall. The event featured Dr Bemis of Garner, officer nominations, and a later speaking program by Frank Miles of Des Moines plus a boxing exhibition. The Girls’ Glee Club will stage The Feast of the Red Corn at Hawkeye Theatre May 4.

American Legion Palo Alto Woodman Hall Donald Logan Ruthven A. H. Henningsen T Legion Bemis Garner al Short Riik Fort Dodge Grachtinger Uuter Room Legion A. H. Henningson Graettinger Chas. Walter West Bend H. F. Keane Donald C. Logan R. Pierce Emmetsburg MH. J. Reinders Mallard Ed Lind Ayrshire J. A. Junesen Earl Des Moines Iowa Legionnaire Towa Miles Ku Klux Klan Klan Wm. Taylor John Carney Sullivan Howard Nofatead Vofses Girls’ Glee Club Gradlinger High School Mish Idx Gunderson Hawkeye Theatre Talian Hfe America Ling Queen Weeda Wanta Ina Harrington

Knutson Installs Hinch Counter at Business

Has installed a lunch counter in his place of business ready to serve all patrons. Knutson aims to attract customers and expand services with the new addition.

Laula Knutson

Jorgensen-Peton Couple Wed in Essterville Church

Alfred Jorgensen and Albertina Pelton Betson were married at the Lutheran church in Essterville yesterday afternoon. Rev. Berg officiated. The newlyweds left for Chicago to establish their future home. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Pelton. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Jorgensen. Both are respected young people, industrious and thrifty, with plans to settle in Chicago. The Times extends congratulations.

Alfred Jorgensen Albertena Beton Estherville Momley Berg Chicagra Pelton He Froont

Wisconsin Silos Pay Dividends in 1922

Wisconsin farmer statistics show 95 680 silos in use as of May 1 1922 with over a million acres of corn stored in silos nearly half the state’s corn acreage and equivalent to more than 46 000 000 bushels. The data from Moar’s Dairy Farmer urges farmers to build silos to cut feed costs and raise profits.

Wisconsin Moar

Trial misreported in Spirit Lake rape case claims new affidavit

A Matharville Democrat item asserts that in Spirit Lake last month the 1 CG Danyhlsan rape trial was honest and that the plaintiff lied on the stand and was sober. It says an affidavit from the plaintiff claims she lied, and a later found letter accuses the plaintiff of causing her predicament. It predicts a new trial chance and suggests perjury charges.

Danyhlsan Spirit Lake Witners Cottatoe L. CG. Donaldson Matharville Democrat

First Ball Game Of The Season At Ringsted High

The Ringsted High School basketball team is scheduled to meet Grasttinger High on the local diamond Friday afternoon. The game will be called at 2:80.

Ringsted High School Grasttinger High

Mora urges more sida walka and clutch for steadier steps

The remarks advocate increased use of sida walka and clutch to improve balance and foot support, suggesting practical adjustments for better footing. The message emphasizes keeping people on their feet through simple, everyday technique tweaks.

Boxing carnival draws seven hundred in Emmetsburg

Seven hundred watched the American Legion boxing carnival at Murmelsburg Tuesday evening. Highlights included Reed of Gracttin ger vs Minmetaburg foe and Higgins’ slight advantage, with Molloy suffering a brain injury in the first round. The Emmetsburg fighter Higgins won the final rounds while Reed showed class, and rematch talks followed.

American Legion Murmelsburg Gerald Reed Gracttinger Fecip‘ying Minmetaburg Higgins Gradlinger Loxer Fisha Bezel Teels Connolly Prac Moultey Molloy Rocky Adams Lewis Higgins Buddy Popegee Reed-Higgins Democrat Varoll Flig Waeltinger Ruings Ligwins Onli Weig Higsins Reed Foxeup Emmetsburg Graetlinger

Wanmet County home proposal defeated in special election

The Wanmet County proposition to erect a new county home was defeated by a large majority at a Thursday special election. The yes vote totaled 22 while the no vote stood at 642, reflecting strong opposition to the plan.

Bormonet Wanmet

Graettinger Gold Mine Feature in Iowa Magazine

An item about the Graettinger golf mine featured in the current Iowa Magazine, accompanied by several pictures. The magazine is distributed as a supplement in the Estherville Enterprise and other Iowa weeklies.

Graettinger Elac Iowa Magazine Estherville

Card of Thanks from the Borman Family

We thank neighbors for kindness and assistance during our recent sorrow Mr. and Mrs. A. Vi Borman and Children express gratitude for thoughts and help after their loss.

Frdentla A. Vi Borman

Basket Social at Hepp School Opens Spring Fundraiser

A basket social will be held at Hepp school, located 244 miles southwest of Wallingford, on Thursday evening May 8. Everyone is welcome with Miss Kathryn Lippert serving as teacher.

Hepp Wallingford Kathryn Lippert

Miss Audrey Goranson Wins Four-State Spelling Prize

Miss Audrey Goranson twelve daughter of Mr and Mrs William Goranson of Palo Alto county won first prize in the interstate spelling contest at Pipestone Minnesota among forty four contestants from Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska. She was accompanied by Miss Gertrude Thornwall county superintendent and Miss Hazel Enger. The Pipestone auditorium hosted the event with about 1000 in attendance.

Emmetsburg Audrey Goranson Mia William Goranson Iowa Minnesota Dakot Nebraska Pipestone Tawa Thoms Welly Magmelsburg Tows Echoals Govanson Palo Alto Gertrude Thornwall Misa Hazel Enger Great Oak Township Pipestone Public School Goranson

First Place in Contest Awarded for Perfect Spelling

The contest awarded first place to a participant who earned a certificate for perfect spelling in both lines of work. Second honors went to Miss Ruth Gade of Heron Lake Minnesota. The medallist presented featured Indian pipestone with a plate inscription reading LL. 8, O. Pipestone Minnesota 1923.

Ruth Gade Heron Lake Minnesota

Publisher’s bet on corn price for paper subscription

Ole Petersen and Ty Cenerous promise to pay the Mines four dollars for a year’s paper sub if corn reaches L per bushel by July 1. A prior forecast by the Tines said fifty cents per bushel, predicting BL by July 1. The bet now rests on proving the claim.

Olo Petersen

Noble Chosen for School Board Seat

W H L Noble elected to school board to succeed J C Lassen who resigned. Noble will bring a capable leadership to the district and assume duties shortly.

W. H L. Noble J. C. Lassen Noble

1923 School Play Triumphs At Nawkeye Theatre

The Senior class of Nawkeye presented Professor Pepp to a packed Hawkeye theatre Friday evening. Supt White and Miss Duhigg guided the cast with notable coaching. John Reidy played Professor Pepp with solid support from Porter Thoreson and Charles Green. The production drew about 170 in receipts and featured strong performances by Martha Nelson Selina Johnson Mildred Love and others.

Pepp Nawkeye Theatre White Miss Duhigg Ocheyodan John Reidy Notely Times Leslie Shaver Pendler Benson Fart Hricson Neisy Flemming Harold Christiansen Pink Hatcher Alma Osher Buster Brown Martha Nelson Margaret Nefstead Misa Selina Johnson Petunia Mildred Love Olea Stupski Myrtle Allen Kisty Clover Laura Harrington Jine Cay Bridget Nolan Drew Martha Herke Irene van Hill

Oswald Borman Dies at Estherville at 17

Oswald Borman seventeen son of Mr and Mrs A Y Borman died in Estherville last Wednesday from brain fever. Funeral held Saturday at the Catholic church with interment in the local cemetery. Survived by parents five brothers and three sisters including Gregory Bernard Norbert Cyril Louis. sisters Harald Woodling Corinne Lois. The family moved to the locality recently from Matherville. Born July 17 1908 at Preston Town Oswald was regarded as a fine young man. Community extends sympathy to the family.

Oswald Borman Estherville Oswald Ques A. Y. Borman Gregory Bernard Norbert Cyril Asd Louis Dhuighters M Harald Woodling Graver Iowa Corinne Lois Mrs. Woodling Lorman Matherville Preston Town

Mrs Gerhard Spee Died In Murphysboro Illinois

Mrs Gerhard Spee, grandmother of Miss Viola Michaels of this city, died at her home in Murphysboro Illinois on Sunday. She leaves a husband and six children, three sons and three daughters. The sons live near Hster ville, two daughters live in Illinois and one in Waterloo. The Spoo family once resided near Wallingford about twenty years ago. Those who knew the family in that locality will regret the loss of this estimable lady.

Gerhard Spee Tinois Viola Michaels Murphysboro Miinois Hstherville Inois Waterloo Spoo Wallingford

Palo Alto County Track Meet at Emmetsburg Sat

Palo Alto County track meet set for Emmetsburg Saturday April 28 with a declamatory contest sanctioned. Most county schools expected to participate. Track events begin at 2 p m and the declamatory contest at 8 p m. Single admission 36 cents for adults 2 cents for children. Both events admission 60 cents for adults and 6 cents for children.

Vyrock Emmeteburg Palo Alito County

Heavy Rain Affects Spring Work and Soil Condition

Weather worsened over a long wet spell with Friday to Monday rains. A downpour Monday improved soil, about forty percent of the small grain had been sown before the rain. Spring work is roughly three weeks behind schedule but current conditions are pleasant.

City Council Orders Poultry Owners to Enforce Flack Regulations

A municipal notice directs all poultry owners to keep their flocks penned and comply with city regulations amid complaints about poultry ranching. The order stresses observance of rules and is issued by the City Council.

April Showers Bring Only Cold Winds this Week

April weather delivers chilly rains across Wesday Saturday Sun day and Monday. The piece notes a stubborn thaw and a stubborn wombhat wan delaying spring warmth.

Funeral Of A C Andersen Held Friday Afternoon

The Times notes the death of A C G Andersen a Lost Island township resident who died April 16 in Long Prairie Minnesota. His funeral was held Friday after services at the house and at the Lutheran church. He is survived by sons T P Andersen of Long Prairie Hans Andersen of this city an adopted son Carl M Andersen at Willmar and a brother near Randall Iowa. The Times extends sympathy to the family.

A. C G. Andersen Lost Island Township J. P. Andersen Long Prairie Minnesota Graettinger Wennesday Hell Burid Si O. Sande Louis Paulson Chris Berdin J. A. Suss Oscar Hauge Charles Christiansen Ole Norris Andrew Christian Andersen Skipstead Denmark America Story City Murmaria Miller Amt Andersen Northwestern Railroad Mr. Andersen Grachtinger Hans Mrs. Andersen Biving T. P. Andersen Hans Andersen Carl M. Andersen Willmar Randall Iowa

Threats to mayor and editor over moral delinquencies

In Ustherville, Mayor Lilley and Editor Carpenter received threats from the Ku Klux Klan demanding public disclosure of alleged misdeeds by two Tstherville men. The writer appears to hold a grudge and operate covertly. The editor and mayor dismiss the threats as cowardly and without fear.

Ustherville Lilley Carpenter Wstherville Tstherville

Lost Island Farm Bureau Meeting Planned for May 1

The Lost Island Farm Bureau will hold a Tuesday evening meeting on May 1 with an expected lively debate. Principal speaker Mr Breckenridge will argue the resolution that the ordinary homeflopper would make a good wife for a farmer. A plate supper will follow the program. Osene Buss, Secretary.

Lost Island Farm Biren Lost Island Farm Dureau Breckenridge Vome Osene Buss

New Repair Shop Opens East of Opera House

CG Eelkhart opens a repair shop in Runah and Kennedy building just east of the opera house. He offers auto and machine repairs. Mr Mekhart an experienced mechanic with seven years in the business is featured in this week’s issue.

Way E. Eelkhart Runah & Kennedy Opera House My. Mekhart

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