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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1923

Page

13

Graettinger Man Chosen County Legion Commander

A Graettinger resident was selected as Graettinger Graettinger county Legion commander and other officers were named at a Woodman hall meeting led by Donald Logan. Frank Miles of Des Moines spoke on unity and anti bigotry, urging attendance at the Port Dodge district meet May 12. The program included boxing exhibitions and a theater presentation by Graettinger High School Girls Glee Club titled The Feast of the Red Corn at the Sawkeye Theatre May 4.

American Legion Palo Alto Woodman Hall Donald Logan Ruthven A. H. Henningsen Legion Bomis Garner Port Dodge Graettinger Antercom Iowa Legionnaire Miles Ku Klux Klan Klan Milay Taylor John Carney Elinex Sulivan Howard Nofstead Lynch Graet- Unger High School Misa Ida Gunilerson Sawkeye Theatre America Thanger Queen Weeda Wanta Ina Harrington Impec Vainda Spies Pudgee Martha Nelson Pudgee Ruth Ericson Wadgee Thyria Thorson Genevieve Gammon

Fe I opens lunch counter by Louis Knutgen

Fe I announces a new lunch counter installation by Louis Knutgen at his place of business. The feature promises to serve all wants in this Ho.

Louis Knutgen Fei

Jorgensen and Peton Wed at Lutheran Church in Ellsworth

Alfred Jorgensen and Al bertena Peton were married at the Lutheran church in Ellsworth Monday afternoon with Rev. Berg officiating. The couple will reside in Chicago, where they plan to establish their home. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs KB Peton and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Jorgensen of the city. Both are well regarded and the Timers join in congratulations.

Alfred Jorgensen Albertena Peton Etherville Berg Chicago KB. Peton Peter Jorgensen Chicasro

Wisconsin Silo News Promotes Profits and Silos

From Hoards Dairy Farmer April 11 story outlines Wisconsin as home to 96 080 silo sites on May 1 1922 and over a million acres of corn used to feed them. It claims silos save feed costs and boost profits, encouraging farmers to build silos to cut costs and raise yields.

Wisconsin Wisconshi

Donaldson Case Ruled A Frame Up Claims New Trial

A Spirit Lake reader says Len Donaldson’s racially charged rape trial was a frame up and a plaintiff affidavit condemns prior testimony. The source alleges a post trial letter accuses the plaintiff of causing her predicament and urges perjury charges if a new trial is sought next Saturday.

Len. Donaldson Spirit Lake Stam Teottnya L. C. Donaldson Cara Wethervilla Democrat

Card Of Thanks From Ringsted High School People

We thank neighbors for thoughtfulness and assistance during sorrow after the Ringsted High School ball team halted plans for a Monday Monday afternoon game at 2:80.

Ringsted High Caume Ant A. V. Borman

Legion Boxers Stage Notable Carnival at Emmetsburg

Seven hundred spectators watched the American Legion boxing carnival in Emmetsburg Tuesday evening. Highlights included Gerald Reed vs Marold Higgins with Higgins prevailing, Reed suffering a broken wrist, and Terry Butt versus Rocky Adams in an exhibition. Higgins defeated Reed three pounds, with rounds alternately won by each fighter before Higgins clinched the fourth.

American Legion Jametsburg Gerald Reed Wikinjeer Marold Higgins Bnomersburg Denocrat Higgins Tventh Fal Emmetsburg Cawettinger Loves Reed

Emmet County Home Plan Defeated At Special Election

The proposed county home in Emmet County was defeated at a special election last Thursday. The veto favored the proposal by a narrow margin with 22 votes for and 642 against, preventing construction and refacing of the structure damaged by fire.

Emmet Ugo

Graettinger Gold Ming De Graaliinger Mine Page in Iowa Magazine

The current Iowa Magazine issue features a page writeup and several pictures about the Graettinger Gold Ming de Graaliinger gold mine. The magazine is distributed as a supplement with Oberville enterprise and other Iowa weeklies.

Graettinger Gold Ming de Graaliinger Gold Mine Iowa Magazine Oberville Enterprise Iowa

Sidewalk Use Promises Fewer Footwear Losses and Scrapes

Local readers urged to keep to sidewalks to protect footwear and prevent minor injuries. Authorities emphasized safer pedestrian habits to reduce scuffs, slips, and damage while navigating busy streets.

Basket Social at Hepp School

A basket social will be held Thursday evening at Hepp school located 244 miles southwest of Wallingford. The event invites community members to attend and lists Misa Kathryn Lippert as the teacher.

Hepp School Wallingford Misa Kathryn Lippert

Miss Audrey Goranson Wins Four-State Spelling Prize

Miss Audrey Goranson twelve daughter of Mr and Mrs William Goranson of six miles north of Emmetsburg wins first prize in interstate spelling contest at Pipestone Minnesota defeating forty-four contestants from Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska. Accompanied by Miss Gertrude Whornwall and Miss Hazel Enger the winner represented Palo Alto at the event in Pipestone.

Emmetsburg Audrey Goranson William Goranson Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Hell Pipeston Veuxon Thomas Welly Bermetsburge Amd Goranson Palo Alto Pipestone Gertrude Whornwall Hazel Enger Great Oak Township Pipestone Public School Ins Govannon Alep

First Prize in Written Contest Awarded at Pipestone

Miss Ruth Gade of Haven Lake Minnesota won first place in the written contest and received a perfect spelling certificate. Honora and See were also awarded to Miss Gade. Medals were presented to the victors at Indian Pipestone with the first prize inscribed Lt. 8. 5. Pipestone Minnesota 1928.

See Ruth Gade Haven Lake Minnesota Indian Pipestone Aiedel Pipestone

Ole Petersen Promises Subscription Bet on Wheat Price

Ole Petersen has offered to pay the Times eliter $4 for a year’s subscription if the price per bushel reaches $1 by July 1. Earlier the Times predicted $1 per bushel by the float of duty. the current price is about fifty cents, and Petersen challenges the paper to meet its forecast.

Ole Petersen Times Cam Wie Tts

Noble chosen as school director replaces Larsen

W. H. Noble has been elected a member of the school board to succeed J. G. Larsen who resigned. The new trustee. Noble vows to be a capable official and improve district governance.

W. H. Noble W. 1. Noble J. G. Larsen

School Play Vaa Splendid At Hawkeye Theatre

Senior class stage a well received performance of Professor Pepp at Hawkeye theatre Friday night. Cast led by John Reily as Professor Pepp with strong supporting turns from Torter Thoreson Charles Green and Martha Nelson. Receipts reached 170, reflecting a packed audience and high student effort coached by Supt White and Miss Duhigg.

Pepp Hawkeye Theatre Supt. White Miss Duhigg Chevedan John Reily Reilly Wood Torter Thoreson C. B. Rutten Buster Charles Green Sam Reybolds Leslie Shaver Peddler Benson Furt Mrieson Neisy Flemming Huwrold Christiansen Pink Hatcher Alma Osher Buster Brown Martha Nelson Margaret Nefstead Selma Johnson Petting Mildred Love Olga Stopski Myrtle Allen Kitty Clover Laura Harrington Caroline Day Bridget Nolan Vivian Drew Martha Herke Irene van Hilt

Oswald Borman Died At Estherville

Oswald seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs A V Borman died at Estherville last Wednesday from brain fever Funeral was held at Estherville Saturday at the Catholic church Interment in local cemetery Survived by parents five brothers and three sisters Brothers Gregory Bernard Norbert Cyril Louis Sisters Mrs Harold Woodling Corinne Lois The Borman family moved here this spring formerly resided near Estherville Oswald born Preston Town July 1 1905 Those who knew him recall him as a fine young man. Community offers sympathy to the sorrowing family.

Oswald Borman Estherville Oswald A. V. Borman Auy Bram Gregory Bernard Norbert Cyril Louis Harold Woodling Grover Towa Corinne Lois Woodling Borman Nea Oswald Pear Preston

Track Meet At Emmetsburg Saturday

Palo Alto county track meet to be held in Emmetsburg Saturday April 28 at 2 p m with a declamatory contest at 8 p m. Prac tically all county schools represented. single admissions 6 for adults 2 for children. both contests 0 for adults and 5 for children. Heavy rain and a wet spell described. soil in splendid condition and spring work three weeks behind schedule.

Emmetsburg Palo Alto County

Poultry Owners Asked to Confine Flocks by City Order

A city council notice requests poultry owners to keep their flocks penned following complaints about poultry running at large. The directive, issued by order of the City Council, urges adherence to city regulations and observance of public health rules.

Lurpo

April Showers Bring Very Cold Weather

A fragmented weather note records chilly conditions over Friday through Monday with lingering frost and slow thaw. The text mentions a rough, damp period as spring weather struggles to warm quickly.

Funeral Of A C Andersen Held Friday Afternoon

Obituary notes the death of A C G Andersen a longtime Lost Island Township resident who died April 15 at his son J P Andersen s home in Long Prairie Minnesota. Funeral services were held at his house and the Lost Island Lutheran church with Rev S O Sande officiating. He is survived by two sons and an adopted son plus a brother and several grandchildren. The Times offers sympathy to the family.

A. C G. Andersen Lost Island Township J. P. Andersen Long Prairie Minnesota Graeitinger S. O. Sande Louis Paulson Chris Berdin J. A. Susi Oscar Hauge Charles Christiansen Ole Norvis Andrew Christian Andersen Skipstead Denmark America Story City Matmaria Miller Lust Island Andersen Graettinger Hans May Mrs. Andersen PE. Andersen Hans Amlersen Carl M. Andersen Will~mar Randall Iowa T 9 Jile

Estherville Men Face Threats From Ku Klux Klan

Estherville officials Mayor Lilley and Editor Carpenter report threats from the Ku Klux Klan to expose alleged moral delinquencies of two Watherville men. The editor and mayor dismiss the intimidations as cowardly and say they have nothing to fear. Lost Island Farm Bureau Meets May 1 with debate on discipline and a plate supper to follow. principal speaker Mr. Breckenridgea.

Estherville Lilley Carpenter Watherville Ost Island Farm Bursaw Lost Island Farm, Bureau Breckenridgea Oscar Suas

Eckhart Opens Renarr Shop C in Roush Kenney Building

Wy Eckhart has opened a repair shop just east of the opera house in the Roush and Kenney building. The ex experienced mechanic will handle all repairs of autos and machines with seven years in the business. A display ad appears in this week’s Thess.

Eckhart Roush & Kenney Opere House

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