The Covered Wagon Here May 1 And 2
The Covered Wagon screens at Hawkeye theater Friday and Saturday. A synopsis follows with romance between Molly and Banion, rivalries with Woodhull, and a caravan crossing toward Kanawa City in 1848.
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
6
The Covered Wagon screens at Hawkeye theater Friday and Saturday. A synopsis follows with romance between Molly and Banion, rivalries with Woodhull, and a caravan crossing toward Kanawa City in 1848.
The new postage rate for newspapers is two cents per two ounces, up from one cent per four ounces. Fractional weights over two ounces cost four cents. Circular mail rises from one to one and a half cents. Postcards other than government cards are two cents. the regular government postcard remains one cent.
Miss Mildred Jacobsen was taken to Graettinger for medical care after severe burns, with Dr. Th. T. Nage providing capable treatment. report notes she is expected to fully recover. Separate items report postal rate changes causing stamp use issues and local notices promoting auto number cards and new telephone directory at Times office.
Miss Emily Mitchell Porter of the World's Purity Federation will conduct two Graettinger talks on May 5. In the afternoon she addresses mothers at 3 oclock in the school basement on Mothers Relation To Girlhood Problems, and at night speaks at the High School Assembly on Our Moral Responsibility. Porter, with 15 years in educational and social service work, travels on her own funds. a silver offering will be taken.
A fragment from a weekly note by M J Reidy D D S discusses dental health, urging proper care to keep teeth strong and avoid costly treatments, emphasizing preventive practices and the value of regular checkups.
Armstrong won five to four in the ninth inning rally as Grattan fielded the visitors late but could not stop four run-scoring hits that decided the game. Paterson pitched well, yielding only a few harmless hits until the final frame. The ending saw Bondhus called out at home on a close play. Next game Friday features Ringsted High School visiting the local diamond.
Local players seek pool of Grachtinger base ball suits to form a summer team. Suits should be left at Wrick drug store for collection by organizers.
A special train with speakers band and many Mason City boosters arrives in Graetlinger Tuesday evening May 5 from 0 24 p m to 6 44 p m. The trip includes Mason City Chicago? manufacturers and returns May 6 with short talks band music and souvenirs. Graetlinger business men display flags and provide a North Iowa visit to engage with locals. Food sale next Saturday by Women's Home Missionary Society at Noble's Grocery May 2 features various items.
Miss Helen George of Graettinger earned second in the state vocal contest at Town City amid fifty contestants. She ranked among the top six, with judges praising her ability and giving high praise to Graettinger High School. Also noted is J J Fidler taking a athletic director role at West Bend, leaving Graettinger.
The Graettinger High School graduating class presents Walter Ben Stare’s comedy mystery Anne Whats-Her-Name in Hawkaye theater Friday May 8. Tony Wheatman faces a police chase and mistaken identity as a will and fortune complicate the plot and the audience laughs until the final unraveling. Tickets go on sale late this week and may be exchanged for reserved seats at Windsor hotel on May 6.
The Times reports John Kathman is convalescing after an abdominal liver abscess operation performed by Drs. Birney of Estherville and Kenefick and Cretz. He was very low on Saturday and Monday but began to improve on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A cedar chest by John Helgeson and a piano bench by Joseph Sands are shown in Charley Jensen's window. The well crafted pieces demonstrate the special ability of two students. Mr. Fidler praises the pupils' work from Greuttinger Schools after two years of manual training.
A local petition seeks adding the Graettinger Crippen road to the county system and gravelling this year. Supervisors are expected to approve as funds appear ample to improve the route benefiting many residents and travelers.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame will be shown in Graétlingar on June 12 and 18 with admission prices announced. The film has been a drawing card wherever shown and is highlighted as a feature in local listings.
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