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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1977

Page

10

Graettinger and Dickens play for draw at Lost Island Park

Graettinger and Dickens hockey? actually baseball tied 0 0 at Lost Island park. Paulsen allowed one hit for Graettinger while Chapman yielded one hit for Dickens. Three Graettinger runners were left on third as Dickens errors aided a stalemate. Next, Graettinger travels to Fairmont to meet the Minnesota balb team with hopes to reverse last year’s 4 to 2 loss.

Graettinger Dickens Lost Island Park Paulsen Chapman Otto Spies John Jensen Graettnger Calvin Gammon Hint Eateh Fairmont Minnesota Jiteriaken Bath Park

Armored Inner Tires Sold in Graettinger Agency

Is Selling Armored Inner Tires Co A Selee of Graettinger has secured the agency for the armored inner tires manufactured at Hamilton Illinois Dr Hession of Graettinger purchased the first set The tires are an invention to prevent blowouts and punctures and old casings can be reused for thousands of miles after being discarded by car owners The armored tire fits between the inner tubes and outer casings Selee has the agency for Palo Alto court and is expected to make hundreds of sales.

A. Selee Graettinger Hamilton Nlinois Hession Mat Selee Palo Alto Court

Scaffold Collapse Injures Three Men in Estherville

Three workers P Clausen Wm Fostrum and J C Doolittle were injured when a scaffold broke at Estherville yesterday, sending them sixteen feet to the ground. Clausen suffered two broken ribs a punctured lung and a broken ankle Fostrum broke an ankle and Doolittle was also hurt. Dear is lightly hurt. The scaffold collapsed as workers, concentrated at one end, warned they were too heavy, and one man fell from the roof.

P. Clausen Wm. Fostrum J. C. Doolittle Estherville Hide Clausen Fostrun Theep Doolit

Postponed Advertising Page For Labor Day Celebration

Milford representative Mr Ewen of the Bjorenson Ady Eq in Green business postponed advertising calender page due to Labor Day local celebration. He supervised similar ads at Ruthven Hartley and Ochevedan.

Ewen Milford Bjorenson Ady ‘Eq Lwe Ruthven, Hartley and Ochevedan

Millinery House Buys Fall Stock in St Paul

Bought fall stock of millinery Miseos Knutson and Bolstad returned from St Paul Monday. They spent three weeks selecting their fall line for the trade. The party reports a splendid line and a very large millinery business.

Miseos Knutson & Bolstad St. Paul

Bjornskjold Delivers Fine Concert at Two Venues

The famous dramatic tenor Bjornskjold performed a Monday evening concert at South Walnut church and a Tuesday show at the Hawkeye theatre in Groettinger. Attendance was strong, and critics praised his voice, calling him among the world’s greatest tenors. Audience members felt lucky to witness the event.

Bjornskjold South Walnut Church Hawkeye Theatre Groettinger

Picnic At Lost Island Draws Palo Alto Lodges

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Palo Alto county host a large picnic at Lost Island lake with a noon dinner and a speech by a prominent figure. Afternoon events include races and a ball game between Graetinger and Ruthven Odd Fellows, followed by evening dancing at the Lakeside pavilion. All are welcome regardless of lodge membership.

Lost Island Odd Fellows Rebekahs Palo Alto County Lost Island Lake Graetinger Ruthven Odd Fellows Lost Teland

Phone First Then Haul Advice From Hog Trade Manager

Graettinger Shipping association manager D. E. McCarty urges all parties shipping hogs and cattle to call ahead. Unarranged hauling causes crowding and loss as hogs stray over due to overloading or delays, making livestock owners the losers. Call to confirm car room before transport.

D. E. McCarty Graettinger Shipping Association 1

Watermelon Heist At City Market Stirs Local Crowd

Carl Spies of City Meat Market reports a sequence of melon thefts after a ripe watermelon vanished from his delivery truck Monday evening. The melon changed hands among three groups as it moved from truck to Frick drug store area and beyond, creating a small uproar as the fruit circulated through the street trade.

Carl Spies Mr. Spies

Ruble Defeats Brodale in Fort Dodge Wrestling Match

Laurens’s Ruble defeats Humboldt heavyweight Brodale in a 45 minute match at Fort Dodge Friday evening. The bout determined who would earn a chance to face Earl Caddock, the former world champion. Ruble trained briefly with Ben Reeves before the match, and his clever style showed the improvement.

Charles Ruble Laurens Ben Reeves Brodale Humboldt Fort Dodge Ruble Earl Caddock Mr. Reeves

West Bend Triumphs In Ten Inning Prairie Game

In Palo Alto county K C picnic at Kimmerenburg West Bend defeated Shelton in ten innings by a score of 44 to 1. West Bend and Graettinger stand out with numerous victories this season. Hurrah for Palo Alto county as two top clubs shine in this regional contest.

Palo Alto County Kimmereburg West Bend Shelton Graettinger West Bend Esch

Green Goblins Meet Swea City Ball Club

The Green Goblins, a fast colored base ball aggregation, played northwest Town ball against Swea City. They were held to a 4 to 0 short game, facing Swea City's pitching and defense.

Green Goblins

Wallingford School Building Sold for 870 in Cash

Auctioneer Grodland reports that he and Mr. Hepp sold the Wallingford school building Monday to Ole Eglund for 870 dollars. William Fish, former Wallingford resident, also bid on the property. the cash transaction was described as very good.

Grodland Hepp Wallingford Ole Eglund Wm. Fish Pyes

Labor Day Plans and Wrestling At Graettinger

Labor Day preparations are under way with committees reporting at the Bachelor Club rooms Friday. A wrestling match featuring Ben Reeves and Canadian champion George Grain or Sioux City champion Roy Gilles is planned. J W Jarnigan will give the Labor Day address in Des Moines. The Inside Of the Cup will be shown as the moving picture attraction. Charles Ruble and Fritz Grubmeyer will wrestle after the ball game at Lost Island. Mrs. August Slagle wins 750 prize in a Des Moines Capital puzzle contest.

Bachelor Club Graettinger Ben F. Reeves George Grain Roy Gilles Sioux City Goin Clarence Eklund Canada Hjelmer Myhre Huron South Dakota Gilles Mr. Reeves J. W. Jarnigan Hession Des Moines Jernigan Labor Day Ruble Grubmeyer Charles Ruble Laurens Fred Grubmeyer Buble Ben Reeves Brodale Humboldt August Slagle Algona Estherville

Remodel Camp Dodge into State Encampment for National Guard

A plan to remodel Camp Dodge into a state encampment for the National Guard includes a swimming pool parade grounds recreation buildings and all new facilities tailored for guard use. Grounds will be landscaped to beautify the camp creating an encampment de luxe according to Palo Alto p Reporter. Wilt Wrestle at Katherville Tonight Ben FF. Reeven of Grachtinger to wrestle a man named Shaffer at Estherville this evening. Shaffer is from Illinois and comes highly recommended as a grappler.

Camp Dodge National Guard Gardnerz Palo Alto Wilt Katherville Ben FF. Reeven Grachtinger Shhaffer Estherville Schaffer Illinois

Parcaut Aeroplane Damaged At Hands Park Flight

Sunday crowds watched Pilot Shiflett attempt new stunts at Hands Park. The plane nosedived after touching the water with wheels, but Shiflett escaped unharmed and later performed at the diving platform. The incident, described as a terrific crash, disrupted the show but drew a large attendance and left stakeholding crews satisfied with the venture. Bazaar and lunch announced for August 27 at Hawkeye theatre basement.

Parcaut Estherville Enterprise Hands Park Shiflett Selby Broma A. J. Flancker Honda Park Shifflett

Accident injures Estherville city manager Connely

City manager Connely escaped serious injury after being struck by a toppled electro trolley tripod on Lincoln street. He was knocked to the pavement with a severe head wound and shoulder injury but survived, aided by Dr. Birney and hospital staff.

Estherville Estherville Enterprise Connely Lincoln Street Beymer Eidens Bixby Bidens O. K Harry Simms Dr. Bi

Bazaar to be held by Danish Ladies Aid Society

The Danish Ladies Aid will stage a bazaar in the Hawkeyes theatre basement on Saturday August 27 with lunch in the afternoon and a chicken supper at six. Everyone is invited to attend. Royal Sensation price drop noted from 60 000 to under 1 000 but remains at 40 000 during sale.

Kansas City Odd Fellows Arkansas Iowa Misouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Danish Ladies’ Aid Society Hawkeyes Theatre Royal Beess Fain

Auction Sale Notes of the Week in Graettinger

W I Stevens Auction Sale set for Saturday August 27 in Graettinger as family plans move to Oklahoma. Residence cottage with four rooms, summer kitchen, basement, trees, well, and good location to be sold with special terms. Household goods and shoe repairing outfit to be disposed of. Reeves and Keator auctioneers, Vincent Kelly clerk.

I. Stevens W. I. Stevens Graettinger Te. Reeves & Keator Vincent Kelly the Times

Carnahan Closing Out Sale on September 7

E M Carnahan will hold a closing out sale on Wednesday September 7. He offers 97 head of livestock including Poland China hogs, horses, milch cows and a full line of machinery. Usual terms with one year at eight percent on sums over ten dollars. Reeves Keator auctioneers J A Nelgon of Wallingford assists J A Spies as clerk. Ad to appear in a future issue.

Carnahan E. M. Carnahan Reeves & Keator J. A. Nelgon Wallingford J. A. Spies

Levi Kaltved Sale Announces Big Type Polands

Levi Kaltved announces a sale of 30 head of big type Polands at his Graettinger area farm east of the town on Monday September 26. The offer includes a splendid assortment of choice hogs of the very best breeding and all interested buyers should note the sale date.

Levi Kaltved Graettinger Kaltved

Methodist Church Notes Regular services next Sunday

Regular services at regular hours next Sunday. Only six more Sundays before conference. A minister urges attendance as a measure of faith. Dr Bushnell is expected to preach for Sundays morning the 28th. Quarterly conference set for Tuesday evening the 30th. Theme for next Sunday at 11 am will be The Witness of the Spirit. Sunday School picnic planned for the east side of Lost Island Lake Wednesday the 24th.

Methodist Church Lost Island Lake

Danish Lutheran Church Notes Service Schedule

The Danish Lutheran Church at South Walnut will hold Danish language services next Sunday forenoon at 10 30 and English services in the evening at 8. The Ladies Aid will meet next Wednesday at Mrs P L Duhn's home with afternoon and evening gatherings by the Young People’s society. A bazaar by the Ladies Aid is planned for Saturday the 27th in the basement of the Hawkeye Theatre in Graattinger. Rev H P K Hansen, Pastor.

Danish Lutheran Church South Walnut Alda Poston P. L. Duhn Young Peoples’ Society Ladies’ Aid. Society Hawkeye Theatre Graattinger H. P. K. Hansen

Lutheran Church Services Next Sunday in Two Parishes

Lutheran church notice lists services next Sunday at 10 30 in Grachtinger and at 3 pm at Lost Island both in English led by Student Twelt-Reverend O Sande with congregational reading and prayer time offered.

Lutheran Church Grachtinger Lost Island Sande

Ev Lutheran Zion Church Service Notice

Ev Lutheran Zion congregation holds Sunday August 21 at 2 15 PM at Methodist church. Rev J E Andress is pastor.

Lutheran Church Ev. Lutheran Zion Methodist J. E. Andress

Craettinger Market Report From August 18 1921

Market notes show cattle and poultry specifics with prices for chickens hens and roosters. Fragmentary lines indicate ranges around 85 and 140 with old and new stock referenced.

Craettinger

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Sheldon Swea City Omahs Graettinger Public Schools Clara Larsen Iowa State Teachers College Cora Christopher Brennan Millen Catherine McEvoy Eva Miller Rodman W. Grady Emmetsburg A. J. Gross Defence Curlew Gus Wogahn C. J. Lawrence Chas. Henningsen Mallard Frank Hogan L Joe Sherlock Zante Norman Nelson Cylinder M Washington Ruthven A. J. Hansen Rodman L. L. Douglas Whittemore Robt. Wegener M. A. Needham Ruthven Ida M. Thompson Emmetaburg Maizie Clark Emmeteburg Seeenee ’ Ruthven Harrison Goff John Nelson Mallard R. C. Wessar Emmetaburg I Wood Ayrehire J. Johnson Ray M. Rousch Greettinger Nela Anderson Curlew Veses Cylinder Henry Jenswold Ruthven Wm. Prew Myra Amber Front Emmetsborg Tim O’brien Emmetaburge Cc. P
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