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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
33
A Iowa court notice states that on August 28, 1922, a default will be entered and judgment decreed by law. Dated July 21, 1922, attorney William J. Fisher represents the plaintiff.
Sunday School at 10 30 morning worship with sermon The Cost of Christianity Communion Sunday at 2 50 Evening services include Breezes from Lake Okoboji Epworth League Institute by delegates at 8 p m Bible Study Thursday at 8 00 first Titus chapter study All invited. Food Sale by Lauries Aid Saturday afternoon at Merimer Clothing Store Gos pel campaign by Rev M L Metcalf and John Peterson in Wallingford begins next Sunday at large tent Services nightly at 8 00 except Monday Official church board meets Friday at 8 00
Danish Lutheran services scheduled. Next Sunday at 10 40 morning Danish language service at Norwegian Lutheran church in Graettinger. Danish language service at South Walnut church at 2 pm. English service at South Walnut church at 8 pm. Tuesday at 10 am communion class at South Walnut church. Wednesday Ladies Aid of Graettinger meets at Mrs Charley Jensen home. Rev H P K Hansen pastor.
Reverend 8. O. Sande announces English language services in Graettinger Sunday afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Student Anstenson. Anstenson will attend the Young People's League meeting in Lost Island in the evening.
Henry Ford maintains strong business at the old stand with June sales totaling 148,439 vehicles. July output is projected near 152,000 as demand for sedans and coupes remains high. For six months to June 30, Ford sold 652,261 machines and employs 75,000 at the Detroit factory.
In Palo Alto County August Term 1922 Potta sues Louise Potts for divorce on grounds of willful desertion for two years and cruel treatment with other causes to be detailed in the petition. Louise Potts must appear and defend by noon of the second day of the August 1922 term proceeding in the district court.
Paul Cornelius nearly drowned after entering a 30 foot well to inspect dynamite use. He surfaced with help from a neighbor just in time. A two year old Ringsted girl suffered severe burns from a house fire but is reported resting easy and recovering. The dispatch notes broad railroad engine shipments in 1920 and local traffic incidents including a car hitting a horse on Gilmore road. The Ruthven American Legion plans a large upcoming celebration.
A big store week demonstration is advertised. The item notes Miss Lulu Montgomery’s return from Des Moines with Miss Mary Reidy, and cites Iowa Conservation leader J H Lees arguing against river straightening. It reports a fatal railroad accident near Relabeck, car registrations in Kossuth, a curfew in Sanborn, and injuries from a multi-vehicle crash near Lairmont with extensive details on the victims.
Mrs O M Olson and daughter Mable hosted Farm Bureau members Wednesday. Miss Ethel Sheffield visited her sister in Estherville. Several locals and guests from Graettinger and Estherville dropped by homes on Thursday and Saturday. A Farm Bureau meeting is planned at Mrs Seth Smith's home on August 16.
Estherville resident L. K. Guile, sole occupant of a Ford, survived a collision with a Buick touring car on Trunk Highway nine about a mile west of Sherburn. He suffered severe facial injuries from flying glass and possible internal injuries after being pinned under the Ford. Guile, bound for Twin Lakes, was hospitalized after the wreck and expressed despair over his losses in a prior year.
The steamer Okoboji, on its regular West Okoboji run, was beached Saturday when a cylinder head blew out leaving the boat powerless. It drifted onto the sand near Inn dock and cottages as wind washed sand under it. A crew towed it back to Roff docks for repairs, with about forty passengers safely landed via the sand bar route.
Checks totaling 370 were passed at Spencer businesses last Saturday by a visitor who claimed the name James Miller. He was seen in Mason City pursuit, employed eight days as a cook at Holmes Hotel, with a woman presumed to be his wife, who vanished late weekend. Police alerted statewide.
A misty poem fragment reflects long friendship and parting, urging a quiet farewell without full notice. It hints at memories and hopeful morning reunions. The text centers on emotion, time, and the idea of choosing moments to part gracefully.
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