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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
5
Harry Bennett of Fairmont sought ten dollars from Pete Nelkon to cover two checks. Nelkon refused and Bennett chased him with a car at Sylvain Park, then forced him into a ride. Bennett again asked for the money. Nelkon jumped out and is hospitalized in Fairmont.
A Salvation Army girl seeking donations meets a generous Scotsman. He asks her age, she says eighteen past. He replies he is seventy five and jokes he will soon see the Lord, then hands over his belt. The exchange ends with a humorous gesture about charity.
German Lutheran notes announce a German language service at 8 45 AM next Sunday in the Methodist church. Prelude to the mission festival on August 11 at Extherville. All are urged to attend, Rev Otis L Lang pastor.
Last Sunday night Farm Home services at Lammers home drew a fine crowd and pleasant weather as attendees praised the meeting and voted the village event a success. Extension of schedule invites all to Sunday night services at Nigirvo Jacobsen home and the Main Time service at 8:30.
St Ponts Lutheran notes Holy Communion and morning worship at 10 45. South Walnut Daniah service at 10 15. Okoboji Lutheran Bible School runs Aug 8 to Aug 18 with daily schedules including Bible study and evangelistic services. Rey Axel M Andersen, Pastor.
The Lutheran Church schedules the first Luth-English service at 9. For those unable to attend, a second service at Lost Island begins at 10 30 with a sermon theme to be announced.
The Lost Island Lutheran church hosts a Sunday School convention on August 4 with Rev Naglextat preaching at 10 40 AM and Prof Gronsknaw of Waldorf College speaking on Luther and the catechism. Parishioners invite teachers parents pastors and all to attend and share meals. discussions on catechism continue.
Regular Sunday appointment led by Rev Ralph Jones of Dickens as discussion turns to the group gathering at High Lake on August 14. Numerous neighbors visit, with Misses Hankey and Rothermel and many others seen in Osgood and surrounding towns. trades, store openings, and farm visits pepper the week as local life centers on social events and upcoming events.
Notice to the public announces a tightened approach to city dump ground management. Fred Harris named keeper with a 10 cent charge per toad, ground fenced and driveway cleaned, open only Wednesdays and Saturdays, Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association contact details included, plus nearby Graettinger Feed Mill and Guy Meat Market notices.
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