Graettinger Labor Day Parade and Events Highlight Town Celebration
Graettinger prepares a grand Labor Day program with J T Dolliver as speaker, a kitten ball tournament among area towns, a wild west show, and a night dance. Izaak Walton picnic in Ruthven draws guests from Graettinger, with a noon dinner, free coffee, and sports including a $200 purse game between Spencer and Cherokee.
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Bir Legion
Rocky Adams
Grachtinger
Omaha
Dickens
Binner
M.bh. Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Izaak Walton
Ruthven
J. J. Foy
BE. P. Barringer
John Berg
Granttinger
Electric Park
Iowa
Mr. Barringer
Times
Spencer
Cherokee
Kitten Ball Tournament Planned in Graettinger
A kitten ball tournament will be held in Graettinger on Labor Day. The event expects at least four teams and three or four games. Further details will follow.
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Graettinger
Labor Day
Herberger Family Visits Graettinger and Neola
Mr and Mrs J M Herberger and son Walter of Neola Sons visit Graettinger over Sunday staying with relatives and friends in the area their trip in a new Hudson coach crops good nearby though corn yields lower than former years the family remains well regarded in Graettinger friends pleased to see them on their return Tuesday also notes J Jensen family leaving for Daytona Florida with plans to settle there after sale of hotel property and evaluation of Florida conditions
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Herberger
J. M. Herberger
Walter
Neola
Graettinger
Leland Stanford University
California
Marie
Omaha
Myr
Mia
Council
Grachinger
Florida
Jensen
Waughter
Lawrence Jensen
Daytona
Male
Waute
L. C. Gannon
Chicago
Henry Larson
Rocky Adams to Fight on Labor Day Card
Rocky Adams a heavyweight contender from Iowa will face Wim Kilbluch of Minnesota in Labor Day boxing headliner at the American Legion card. Omaha reports had announced Adams's next bout for Grachtinger Labor Day, with the rest of the program still to be finalized.
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Rocky Adams
Conemter
Iowa
Wim, Kilbluch
Minnesota
Labor Day
American Legion
Omaha
Grachtinger
Renters Win Contest Amid Labor Day Plans
Dr P D Hession and P J Pantages attract landlord interest as J S George promotes a photo contest for best looking renters. The prize is implied and the event may be staged during the Labor Day celebration, with George eager to ensure the proposal succeeds.
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P. d. Hession
P. J. Pantages
J. S. George
Mr. George
Miss Mary Nolan Married Monday in Gractinger Church
Miss Mary Gertrude Nolan wed Mr. Arthur Frances Lowenberg on Monday morning August 24 at the Immaculate Conception church Gractinger with Rev. Lather Kelly officiating. Best man was Clement Doughter and bridesmaid Bridget Nodan. They will make Goodell Iowa their home after September 15 and honeymooned that day. Mary, a Gractinger High School valedictorian, later taught for four years and plans community work, while Arthur, a Goodell High School graduate, studied at Iowa State College and is a farmer. The community extends congratulations.
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Arthur Frances Lowenberg
Py C. Lowenherz
Goodell
Mary Gertrude Nolan
Charles M. Nolan
Gracttinger
Iowa
Gracttinger High School
Grroom
Goodell High School
Iowa State College
Amen
Mmnes
Blairgowery Farm Home Destroyed by Fire
The Blairgowery farm home east of Osgood with an estimated value of 10000 dollars burned Wednesday after a party chasing a swarm of bees with a blowtorch started the blaze. Hmmelsburg fire company was called but could not obtain enough water to save the building, which housed J. W. Bell. Mr Saunders is preparing to build.
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Blairgowery
Blairgowery Farm
Osgood
Hmmelsburg Fire Company
J. W. Bell
Saunders
Viggo Jacobsen Weds Sara Martyr in Estherville Home
Viggo Jacobsen and Miss Sara Martyr united in marriage Saturday morning at the Martyr home north of Estherville Rev Westuxford officiated. The couple left for an extended honeymoon in Minnesota and North Dakota and will reside in the W H Noble residence after their return. The bride, a Estherville High School graduate and former Twelve Mile Lake teacher, is praised for her charm and refinement. The groom, a Gruettinger area man, worked with Farmers Supply Co and plans to continue there. The Times extends congratulations.
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Viggo Jacobsen
Sara Martyr
John P. Martyr
Instherville
Westuxford
Ustherville
Jacobsen
Minnesota
North Dakota
W. H. Noble
Estherville
Estherville High School
Twelve Mile Lake
Gruettinger
Kerr Injured in Fall While Doing Chores at Emmetsburg
M. T. Kerr of Emmetsburg dislocated his knee and sustained a two inch gash above the eye when a spring seat he was standing on gave way, causing him to fall on railroad ties Saturday evening. He remains able to move about part of the time and friends hope he recovers soon.
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M.T. Kerr
M. 'S. Kerry
Emmetsburg
Cream Social Planned by Luther League at South Walnut Church
A cream social will be hosted by the Luther League at the South Walnut church on Wednesday evening September 2. Proceeds will support church activities and community outreach.
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Luther League
South Walnut Church
Ruthven Free Press Sold to Paynesville Publisher
Ruthven Free Press changes hands as A. P. Bragg of Paynesville Minnesota purchases from former editor and postmaster Mr Foy. Bragg brings experience to Ruthven publication while Foy departs after nine years with strong patronage. The Times extends best wishes to both parties.
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Ruthven
May of
Times
Free Press
A. P. Bragg
Paynesville
Minnesota
Foy Iis
Worida
Ife
Che ‘Limes
Wiegmann's Stock Up On School Supplies
Wiegmann store announces large stock of school supplies with exceptionally low prices due to a fortunate purchase. The up-to-date grocery plans a big sale featuring price quotes on everything, urging shoppers to stock up for the upcoming school year. Read the large ad for remarkable savings.
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Wiegmann
Surprise party marks Mrs Nelsons 57th birthday
About sixty relatives and friends gathered Sunday to surprise Mrs John Nelson on her 57th birthday. The guests arrived with plans for a splendid time and the event was described as a very happy occasion.
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John Nelson
Graettinger Labor Day Meeting Announced For Tuesday
A handsome Graettinger bus visits Estherville to Fort Dodge four times daily. The labor groups plan a Tuesday evening meeting at the P. J. McCarty land office to organize a successful Labor Day celebration and urge all committee members to attend promptly.
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Graettinger
Estherville
Fort Dodge
P. J. McCarty Land Office
Old Class Room Scene of Community Farewell
A farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jensen drew about a hundred friends to Woodman hall on Monday. They received a traveling bag as a memento of the occasion and best wishes for their move Tuesday morning to Soutinw yard To. The Community club organized the event with social time and refreshments at eleven, promising lasting memories of the gathering.
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Woodman, Hall
J. P. Jensen
Mrs John Reimer Improving After Operation
Mrs John Reimer remains in Iowa City hospital and shows slight improvement after a recent operation. She was ill for several days last week and may stay four to six more weeks for recovery.
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John Reimer
Iowa City
Poor Ocean Passenger Prospects Here
A number of focal people would make poor steam ship passengers as a week of ailments resembling sea sickness hits many. Some call it the summer flu, but it is none the less unpleasant.
Estherville Trails Graettinger In Low-Scoring Tilt
Estherville edged Graettinger 11 to 5 on the Estherville diamond. The result leaves both clubs tied at one game apiece, setting up a potential decisive playoff game.
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Estherville
Graettinger
Estherville Kitten ‘Bell
Little Maxine Truesdell Breaks Arm After Swing Fall
Little Maxine Truesdell fell from a swing Friday and suffered a broken arm. Dr P J Hession set the injury and the child is getting along as well as can be expected. Her many friends express regret at the misfortune.
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Maxine Truesdell
P. J. Hession
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