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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
28
Mr L C Gammon and Miss Clara J Larsen wed at the bride’s sister’s home in Graettinger. The ceremony was quiet with relatives present and Rev C Mekkelston officiating. Afterward light refreshments were served and the couple began housekeeping in Graettinger.
Henry M Larsen and Ada Storhaw, two Graet-Stinger youths, united in marriage at the parents’ home at high noon on Wednesday. Rev Berge of Estherville officiated the double ring ceremony. Attendants were Mr L C Gammon and wife. Bride wore white crepe gown with white roses, lilies of the valley veil. Ring bearer Honor Jensen and flower girl Le Ne Myhte. Wedding supper and dances followed.
Mr and Mrs M T Axelton plan briefly in Story City this week and may relocate to Ames if work improves. They will rent their Gractinger residence to Supt and Mrs White. Axelton, longtime Gractinger resident, has done carpenter and contract work here, but the business has suffered in the deflation period. The community offers best wishes as they relocate.
The M E Ladies Aid plans a food sale Saturday in August at the Reimer Clothing store. Fresh vegetables and baked goods will be sold, with orders for pies or cakes accepted by phone to Mrs. S. George, Mrs. J. A. Menning, or Mrs. John Reimer.
A Gracttinger notice calls all residents to gather Friday evening at eight at the P. J. McCarty land office to discuss Labor Day celebrations. All citizens are urged to attend and answer roll call as part of the committee prompted meeting.
Farmers I Supply Co advertises another threshing run available to hire. Enquiries invited to arrange services and timing.
Reeves' Wolves of Graettinger defeated Lone Rock 8 to 2 on Lone Rock's diamond. Paulsen and Reeves starred for Graettinger with Paulsen pitching. Lone Rock's runs came on errors and wild throws. Reeves' Wolves remain undefeated this season and will face Sherburne next Sunday at Fox Lake in Grorttinger day festivities. Also noted, Mrs. Ed O'Toole died at Emmetsburg, survived by husband and BE. F. Kelly. Funeral held Monday after illness.
W I Stevens writes from Lorraine Kansas dated July 30 1922 to editor Times describing travel from Graettinger June 21 in three days with good roads and no rain. He notes harvest wages 50 cents per hour and 40 cents per 100 bushels during threshing, mentions recent rains, and a month or more of threshing work ahead. He hints at chicken picking contracts for winter and invites readers to watch for his fall ad in the Times. He signs as W I Stevens with editors O C McAllister I B Gordon and himself.
In the first round Rev. C. J. Mekkelson defeated John O. Jentson 6-2 6-2 and A. H. Shaver beat Earl Erickson 6-3 6-4. Upcoming matches include A. N. Jensen versus Art Henningsen, Reuben Johnson against Ed Turner, J. A. Jensen versus John Reidy, and Norman Osher facing Jen sen.
The Emmetsburg township farm bureau held a successful picnic in Joyce Grove last Thursday featuring running races for boys and girls of all ages, a picnic dinner, music, a speaking program by Isaac W. Van Nice, a ball game between married and single men, motion pictures, and dancing. The committee in charge included Will Harvey, Ross Fries, Matt Brennan, and Joe Joyce. Bee sting sends Dayton farmer Joe Steward to Cherokee State Hospital for treatment after a sting on July 9 left him unconscious for a week and weakened his condition.
Peter Swift purchased the L. L. Paulsen residence just east of the Catholic church for $1,950. Possession is to be given September 1. The home is described as splendidly finished and ideal for Mr. and Mrs. Swift.
American Legion Post 14 will host Legion Day at Hands Park on August 6 with a full program. The day features five boxing matches including Strong of Spencer and Red Jones of Des Moines, a semi pro baseball game Easton Minnesota versus Swea City, aerial acts, a motorboat duel, Buffalo Center band concerts, and dancing by the Little Bennies Orchestra. Park hours start at ten with 25 cent admission to the park, 40 cents for the ball game, and free for children. Preparations aim to handle a large crowd.
Tuesday Frank Carpenter purchased the Estherville Democrat from the Fancher Brothers and resumes his longtime post as postmaster of Estherville. He previously served eight years as postmaster and was publisher of the Democrat for many years, noted as a successful Iowa newspaperman.
We Print envelopes and statements on any stock you desire with any style of composition and ink color. Seventy five percent of the price goes back to local business houses.
A proverb styled piece notes that a man who struts like a Leghorn rooster may seem insured to the limit but after death his family often must fend for themselves. The quip critiques reliance on appearances and peacocking rather than steady provision.
The railway strike has dragged on for a month while lines mostly run, with only occasional delays of minor trains. The effects are clearer to railway mechanics at division points than to the general public.
A notice states a watch will be given away Saturday evening at eight o'clock and invites residents to bring in old shoes for full details. Emmetaburg callers Tuesday included Paul Larkin P Fahnestock and J B Lambe.
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