Oddball Iowa News Notes From The Graettinger Times
A collection of quirky short items reports housing scarcity in Spercer urging residents Ray elkhecher and family to live in a 198 Ford, a horned fox named Oscar found in Denison, a fatal child hemorrhage in Elkadorami a hospital bed shortage and Betty Low Nelson’s death on the trip home. Four Broderson brothers totaling 910 pounds appear in a community photo. Tiny Raymond Martin, 18 months, drowns in a three gallon crock after being pulled from water. mother’s warning weather noted. Bubblegum endurance contest in Vikader sees Vincent Kraus fail to bubble with 25 sticks. pilot Leo Ling, 22, and friend Helen Paling injured in a plane crash near Worthington. Fawn rescued from tangled fencing by Harlan Pranker. state fair entry to follow.
From Red Top Missouri to The Sullivans
Two weeks of hot weather in Red Top bring notices of corn prospects and farm plans. Viola Johnson writes of selling a farm with possession October 1 and delaying sale due to dry weather. She sends address and sends greetings to California relatives. Frank Eisenbast and family vacationing at Calas Rapids. Raymond Tindall attended Mary McBride wedding in Sherburn Minnesota.
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Red Top
Missouri
Sullivans
Mercury
California
Viola Johnson
Red Pop
Raymond Tindall
Sherburn
Minnesota
Mary McBride
1927 Ruthven business sale and local notes
W He Miths and son A H Miller buy Nolan's Tiger spray business Fli Go. Government reports predict a short corn crop in 27 years. Mrs Decker breaks arm cranking car. Labor Day speaker Magnus Johnson ex U S senator. Local car buyers list Chevrolet models and Jensen Auto Co sales. Catholic Ladies Aid calendar lists numerous names. Minneapolis visit notes. Robbins avenue ordinance sets 45 degree curb parking with minor exceptions.
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Times
W. He Miths
A. H. Miller
Nolan
Ruthven
Decker
West of Graettinner
Magnus Johnson
U. S. Seflater
Labor Day
T. Jacobson
Joe Hassel
W. J. McArdie
Jensen Auto Co
Ladies’ Aid
John Hester
James Andersen
J. J. Sullivan
T. Sullivan
John Leonard
John Luke
Frank Myers
Hamilton
Wm. Powers
Tindall
H. J
B. Elsenbast
Rose Rathman
George Truesdell
Church Notices For Immaculate Conception and Lutheran Parishes
Local church notices list Mass times for Immaculate Conception Nev Pastor Hurley First Lutheran Quamn Our Savior Lutheran services August 17 11:00 and 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid meets August 14 at 2:00 p.m. Brotherhood and speakers from First Lutheran. worship times at South Walnut and Town Church. Visitors welcome at St Pauls. Methodist Church Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00 with Jonah on Race Relations. Women’s Society meeting August 21 at 11:00 a.m. picnic plans Spirit Lake. bring sandwiches and table service.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Nev
D. K. Hurley
First Lutheran Church
FE. W. Quamn
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
P. K. Iverson
R. S. Knutson
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Brotherhood
Quam
South Walnut Church
South Walnut
Mrad Jorgen Knutsen
Fred Christiansen
St. Paul's
Methodist Church
Jonah
Women's Society of Christian Service
Ridentonal
Mew
McWilllarssia
Graettinger News Highlights From 1927 Times Copy
Local notes recount residents returning from Chicago and Des Moines trips, workers at Western Electric, a fatal Milford crash, births and illnesses, and community events. Notable names include Howard Urry, Arthur Myhre, Henry Larsen, Jep Rasmussen, and Luther an church work.
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Mit
Howard Urry
Chicago
Western Electric
Arthur Myhre
Henry Larsen
Grachtinger
Harvey Nichterm
Fort Dodge
Berk Montgomery
Armstrong
Colored Giants
Hen Nichtern
Albert
Mayo
Alice Wildey
Joe Gabrielson
Chicao
Clara Thompson
Grace McCarty
Ethel Urry
Ed Urry
The
Truth Tool Co
Mankato
D.C
Joe Hassel
H. I. Petersen
Belmond
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the Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Graettinger, Ir
Spercer
Ray ¥Elkhecher
Denison
Iowa
Texas
Arizona
Oscar
Betty Low Nelson
Elkadorami
Postville
Betty Loi
Tiny Raymond Martin
Mrs. R. Martin
Newell
J.X. Resh
Axminster
Rose Clayton
McCarty
Adolph Spies
Roy Masters
Casper
OAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Emmetsburg
Jowa
Trixy
Peter Swift
Mather
Vikader
Vincent Kraus
Leo Ling
Worthington
Lake Park
Farin
Helen Paling
Lim
Milford
Harlan Pranker
Dwitrht
Morse
Franker
H. A. Elsenbast
Albert Suss
Cabinet Shop
Glass & Paint
Graettinger Co-Op Co
J. Ss. George
Armold Henningsen
Graettinger
Notich Am
Aljis-Chamers
Wayne Koutsen
Joon Uy
Geral Best
Bud Hamilton
G. P. Rath
E. 11Th St. Spencer
Electrolux
Verne Small
Graetlinger
Emmet County
Ringsted
Barringer
Broadway
Estherville
Pe Games Landing
Vatghans’ Hospital
Des Moines
McWilliams Appliance Co
Fairbanks Morse
Grein & Sampson F Electric
H. P. Electric Motor
Thoreson Hardware
Fred Spies
W. A. Marley Real Estate
Graettinger, Iowa
Alao Business
Howard
Graeitinger
Emmetsburgering Works
Glens Searick
D-X
Coltorreson Oil Co
Wallingford
Station Rine
Frank Eisenbast
Calas Rapids
Gertrude Valverson
Lily Sanding
Minneapolis
Lewis ‘Charson
Parker
Robbins Avenue
Rock Island
Lincoln Street
Charles Spies
Ann
Rochester
Jens Rasmussen
Lost Island
C. M. Nolan
Fred Christensen
Soren Duhn
Homer Young
Spencer
Mr. Young
Win. Moriskey
Selec
C. B. Norris
Wisconsin Tamber Co
Howard McNarey
Terris
Daily
Omaha
Wim. Boecker
New Lutheran Church
Joseph Anderson
Colorado
Joe Herum
Coleman Hospital
Catherine Koster
R. KE. Olson
Ralph Masters
Martha Nelsen
John Nelsen
Wynette Clayton
Leland Laughlin
Martin Laughfin
Irene Harrison
H. G. Hareleen
Reno
Woda
Clay County Fair
Grandstand
Clay County Fair Association
Spencer, la
Iowa State Fair
Sally Rand
Iowa Homes
Thurs
Chris Ellertson
Maple Hill
Foshier & Burna
Audta
Gewa Trust & Savings Bani
Clk
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