Graettinger Labor Day Fest Promises Grand Parade
Graettinger plans a large Labor Day program with J. I. Dalliver delivering the address and various entertainments. Events include a kitten ball tournament among local towns, free attractions, a wild west show, a big Legion fight show headlined by Becky Adams, music by Dickens band, and a tablet of fair rides at Hawkeye theatre. Izaak Walton picnic in Ruthven attracts interest with speakers and a noon picnic dinner.
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Graettinger
J. I. Dalliver
Senator Dalliver
Iowa
Grachtinger
Emmetaburg
Ruthven
Bowery
Big Legion
Becky Adams
Graettinger Labor Day
Omaha
Dickens
M. EB. Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkeye Theatre
Graattinger
Izaak Walton
Foy
E .P. Darringer
John Berg
Tellak Walton
Electric Park
Mr. Barringer
Times
Spencer
Cherokee
Kitten Ball Tournament Planned for Labor Day in Groettinger
A kitten ball tournament is set for Labor Day in Groettinger with at least four teams expected. Organizers anticipate three or four games and will release further details later.
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Labor Day
Groettinger
Herberger Family Visits Graettinger and Florida Trip
Neola Iowa residents Mr and Mrs J M Herberger and son Walter visited Graettinger for an over Sunday stay with relatives and friends in their new Hudson coach. The family plans future moves and some children attend Stanford and Oma work. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs J D Jensen and daughter plus Lawrence Jensen left Tuesday for Daytona Florida to explore a new home. Mrs L G Gannon and daughter ride to Chicago to visit Henry Larson. Jensen sold hotel property and held a household goods sale as part of investigating Florida prospects. Community regrets the Luiss oid family departure and wishes them success.
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Herberger
J. M. Herberger
Walter
Neola
Iowa
Grachtinger
Leland Stanford University
California
Mario
Oma
Horberger
Florida
J. DP. Jensen
Lawrence Jensen
Daytona
Morida
GC. Ganmon
Chicago
Henry Larson
Jensen
Prroperty
Luissoid
Rocky Adams to Fight Here Labor Day in Boxing Card
Rocky Adams heavyweight contender for the championship of Tawa will meet William Kilbloch of Minnesota in the squared circle here Labor Day. This is headliner of the American Legion boxing card announced recently. Remaining bouts on the program have not been completed.
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Rocky Adams
Tawa
Wm. Kilbloch
Minnesota
American Legion
Omaha
Graettinger
Labor Day
Renters in a Labor Day Photo Contest
Dr P J Hession and PL Paulsen attract landlords including Br S George to secure photographs of renters for a contest. The prize is for the best looking renters and Mr George hopes to win. The proposal could be staged during the Labor Day celebration.
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P. J. Hession
PL. Paulsen
Br. S. George
Mr. George
Marriage of Miss Mary Nolan and Mr Arthur Lowenberg
Miss Mary Nolan wed Mr Arthur Frances Lowenberg at Immaculate Conception Church Cornettinger on Monday August 24. Rev Pathar Kelly officiated. best man Clement Woughton and bridesmaid Bridget Nolan. After a three course breakfast, the couple began life in Goodell Minnesota where the groom farms. The bride, valedictorian and former teacher, and the groom, a Goodell High School and Iowa State College graduate, receive warm congratulations from the community. J L Nichtern family plans to move to Windom Minnesota next spring.
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Arthur Frances Lowenberg
J. C. Lowenberg
Godell
Mary Gertrude Nolan
Charles M. Nolan
Graettinger
Immaculate Conception Church
Cornettinger
Pathar Kelly
Clement Woughton
Bridget Nolan
Lowenberg
Goodell
Enpagat
Grachtinger High School
Goodell High School
Iowa State College
Ames
Blairgowery Farm Home Destroyed by Fire
The $16,000 Dinirgowery farm home east of Osgood was destroyed Wednesday when a party chasing a swarm of bees with a blow torch set the roof on fire. Emmeteburg fire company was called but could not access enough water to fight the blaze. The dwelling was occupied by J. W. Bell and preparations to rebuild are underway by Mr. Saunders.
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Blairgowery
Dinirgowery
Osgood
Emmeteburg Fire Company
J. W. Bell
Saunders
Viggo Jacobsen Weds Sara Martyr at Estherville Home
Viggo Jacobsen and Miss Sara Martyr were united in marriage Saturday at 11 a.m. in the bride's father's home near Estherville with Rev. W. P. Luxford officiating. The couple, attended only by close relatives, followed with a festive dinner and left for a honeymoon in Minnesota and North Dakota. Upon return they will reside in the W. M. Noble residence on the South Side. The bride, a Graettinger native and 1923 Batherville High School graduate, taught in Twelve Mile Jake township last year and is praised for her teaching. The groom, a Graettinger youth, has worked with the Farmers Supply Company and plans to continue. The community extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Viggo Jacobsen
Sara Martyr
John 2. Martyr
North
Esstherville
W. P.luxford
Estherville
Wim. Jacobsen
Minnesota
North Dakota
W. MW. Noble
Latherville
Batherville High School
Twelve Mile Jake
Maly
Grachtinger
Farmers Supply Company
Graettinger
Jacobsen
Kerr Injured In Fall From Spring Seat
M. T. Kerr of Simmnersburg dislocated his knee and suffered a two inch gash over the right eye while doing chores Saturday evening. He stood on a spring seat in a corn crib and the seat collapsed, causing him to fall on railroad ties. Despite injuries, he remains able to move about part of the time as friends hope for a quick recovery.
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M. TV
Kerr
M.T. Kerry
Simmnersburg
Tea Cream Social Support at South Walnut Church
The Luthor League hosts a Cream Social at South Walnut Church on Wednesday evening September 2. Proceeds support church programs and community projects.
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Luthor League
South Walnut Church
Ruthven Free Press Sold to Payneaville Publisher
Ruthven Free Press changes hands as A. P. Bragg of Payneaville Minnesota purchases the paper from long-time editor and Ruthven postmaster Foy. Foy may relocate to Florida but praises the new publisher who is an experienced newspaper man and expected to maintain a first class Ruthven publication. The Times of Mike notes best wishes to both old and new proprietors. Wiegmann store announces large stock of school supplies at unusually low prices ahead of the new school year with a big ad detailing savings.
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Ruthven
Times
Wiegmann
Surprise 67th birthday party for Mrs Job Nelson
About sixty relatives and friends surprised Mrs Job Nelson on Sunday for her 67th birthday. The unexpected guests came prepared for a splendid time and the gathering was a very happy one.
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Job Nelson
Graettinger Bus Route A Serves Estherville to Fort Dodge
A handsome bus visits Graettinger four times daily four trips return. Route covers Estherville Fort Dodge with two northbound and two southbound runs. Patronage may not cover expenses. Labor Day meeting Tuesday evening for committee members at P. J. McCarty land office to plan celebration.
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Graettinger
Estherville
Fort Dodge
P. J. McCarty Land Office
Old Class Room Scene of Community Farewell
A farewell party at Woodman hall honored Mr and Mrs J P Jonsen as they prepare to depart Tuesday on a Southward journey. About one hundred friends shared social time and refreshments. The couple received a traveling bag as a keepsake from the Community club reflecting high esteem.
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Woodman Hall
J. P. Jonsen
Jenson
Mrs John Reimer Improves Slowly in Hospital
Mrs John Reimer remains in Town City hospital after a recent operation. She was quite ill for three or four days last week but has shown slight improvement. Her stay is expected to last four to six weeks more.
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John Reimer
Town City
Poor Ocean Passenger Prospects Here
Local people fear losses from shipping delays as many fall ill with a sea sickness like ailment called summer flu. In Estherville on Monday night the Estherville kit ten ball team defeated Graettinger 11 to 5 on the Estherville diamond, creating a potential playoff game for both clubs.
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Estherville
Graettinger
Graetting
Little Maxine Truesdell Breaks Arm After Swing Fall
Friday a swing accident left Maxine Truesdell with a broken arm. Dr P J Hession attended to the injury and the child is progressing as well as can be expected. Friends regret the misfortune and wish her a speedy recovery.
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Maxine ‘Truesdell
P. J. Hession
Jearn
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Mary Nolan
J. IL. Nichtern
Windom
J. Ho Niehtern
Supt. White
Maxine Truesdell
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