Graettinger Readies for Labor Day Celebration
Graettinger prepares for a big Labor Day event next Monday with a full day of entertainment. The program includes the Dickens band, noon dinner by the M. E. Ladies Aid, an opera house speaking program by Jon Late Young, street sports, a Graettinger vs Armstrong baseball game, a nine hour film showing Pioneer Trails, dances, a trapeze act, a merry-go-round, an electric swing, and a boxing card by the American Legion Athletic club led by Eddie Keihl and Earl Keller.
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Graettinger
Graetlinger
Labor City
Dickens
Hawkeye Theatre
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Opera House
Jon
Late Young
Des Moines Capital
Young
Lone Rock
Armstrong
Jackman Ball Park
Pioneer Trails
Brros
Josh
Bally-Ho
Éveniier
American Legion Athletic Club
Legion Boys
Eddie Keihl
Ayrshire
Earl Keller
Terris
Keihl
Iowa
Keller
Gerald Reed
Ralph Tolliver
Ogden, Town
Reed
Olliver
Tolliver
Fort Dodge
Boone
John Carney
Ihs
Jack Hagen
Gruver
Tawa
Carney
Mike Gibbons
Hagen
Grover
Chicaro
Estherville
Slouic” Dykropp
Spencer
Lloyd Johnson
Bathervlle
Weitzel Shows Will Open In This City Tonight
Baldy Wetzel's Snack Company finished a three day inquiry in this city and loaded equipment for Ruthven where they will open tonight. Their opening night met the Gollmar circus, yet the tent drew a good house and remained full for the remaining dates. The company features two clean acts, a skilled ensemble, and an orchestra, promising value for admission.
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Baldy” Wetzel
Ruthven
Gollmar Circus
Hartley Sentinel
Auto Accidents Injure No One in Spirit Lake Trip
Four men Stephen Tester Robert Simannen Herman Misenbast and Donald Hen tricks were traveling to Spirit Lake to visit friends when an oncoming car caused a crash. A stone or obstacle forced the Graettinger car into another vehicle, sending all three cars into a ditch. All drivers escaped injury despite severe damage to the vehicles. The Graettinger car was owned by John Hester.
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Stephen Tester
Robert Simannen
Herman Misenbast
Donald Hentricks
Troutlebex
Lake
Hirty Friends
Nerville
Graettinger
Graettinger Boys
Groettinger
John Hester
August Raedke Injured In Auto Wreck
August Raedke was badly injured Monday morning when his car left the road at the foot of a hill west of Graet linger. He was taken to Ube Schooley hospital ab 'Terri for treatment as an investigation showed injuries to his chest and internal injuries may be severe. A collision occurred when his car met Wn DeWalf’s coming from the north at the intersection near the secondary tent. An annual Odd Fellow and Rebekah picnic at Lost Island featured a thall game between Spencer and Lost Island, with Spencer winning 9 to 6 followed by races and a big evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Raedke
Graetlinger
Ube Schooley Hospital
Ab ‘Terri
Ehrat
Raedke
Mrs Charles Nolan Died at Emmetsburg Last Night
Mrs Charles Nolan of Emmetsburg died at her home last evening after a prolonged illness. She was sister of J P Conway of this place. Funeral arrangements not yet announced and may be held on Friday.
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Charles Nolan
Emmetsburg
J. P. Conway
Auto collision near Robbins Avenue damages Reeves car
Yesterday at noon on Robbins Avenue the Vangie Reeves vehicle driven by Mrs. Reeves collided with H. BR Relater’s car near the center parking. Mrs Reeves and her daughter Geneva were occupants. Reeves car suffered a smashed fender a broken pint and a bent axle.
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Vangie Reeves
H. Br, Relater
Robbins Avenue
Reeves
Geneva
Draining Project Under Way at Rook-Island Crossing
Workmen laid large drain pipes under Rolhing Avenue near Robbins Avenue to eliminate a recurring flood at the corner by the Westureard blank smith shop. The system aims to prevent water accumulation during heavy spring rains.
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Robbins Avenue
Rook — Island
Rolhing Avenue
Westureard Blanckssmith
Prick Leads in Twin Parate Contest at Des Moines
George Prick of Craettinger earned honorable mention in a twin parate contest televised by Des Moines Register. A high yield record of seventy three and prize Thomsen Twos, high seven point zero, were noted. Oney Craven and Gruettinger also mentioned with potential for the $500 first prize.
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Mes
George Prick
Craettinger
Des Motes Register
Pricy Thomsen
Oweny Craven
Ceee
Gruettinger Laily
Sok Bowlhua
Rev S O Sande Resigns As Pastor In City Church
Rev S O Sande resigns after nearly fifteen years as pastor of the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church. He will accept a country charge located three miles from Fenton. The community expresses genuine regret at his departure and praises his tireless work and spiritual care. He and his wife and daughter will move away.
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Rev. S
Sande
Luther Ehurch
Fenton
Oldor
Gradlinger
Zmilots
Mable
Mud Lake and High Unke Ace Pop ular
Bill Fisher, Graettinger caller, operates Mud Lake High Lake inn and the dance pavilion rink. The twin Iowa lakes attract picnickers, with 150 year old timber and planned scenic drives. Roads from Wallingford Ringsted and Gravel will ease access, making the area a growing resort near Graettinger. Keep your eye on the twin lakes.
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Bill’ Tisher
Mud Lake
Graettinger
Bill
High Lake
Woudtdt Igteiot
Aul Skathiys Rink
Iowa
Wallingford
Ringsted
Estherville
Jravel
Grachtinger
Wolfe School
Twin Lakes
Geneltinger Relative Claims Link to President Coolidge
A man named Grover Cleve Tan? of Graetlinger claims kin to President Calvin Coolidge. He says Joe prefixes his name and intends to visit to discuss a “Coolidge Tunity” with M. M. Knapp, noting the Knapps are distant relatives of the president.
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Joe
Petarsin Eine
Grover Clevelmul Coolidge
Graetlinger
Hin
Coabaee
Grover Cleve
George Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
M. M. Knapp
Knapps
Ratherville
Widow Wins Industrial Commission Case in Guthrie Center
A Guthrie Center hearing before the Town industrial commission ruled in favor of Mrs. Murphy, widow of a worker killed on Oct. 14, 1928, on the Guthrie Center to Paine highway. The award of $4,214 was granted under workmen compensation provisions, with Southern Surety Company as surety for James Shipley, employer of the deceased. The case, first of its kind in Guthrie county, involved complexities of insurance coverage and employer direction at the time of the accident. Also promotion of a farm sale: an improved quarter section is offered at $125 per acre, with J. A. Nelson of Wallingford bank handling the sale.
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Guthrie Center
Town Industrial Commission
Murphy
Paine
Guthrie County
Southern Surety Company
James Shipley
Deceasers
Rindph Young
Des Moines
Crbutribors
Bark Wy Vingent
Fort the Surely Company
Bark Warerington
W. Jd. Bennetham
Shipley and Die
J. A. Nelson
Wallingford Bank
Butter Scoring Prize Winners Noted At Mason City
A N Andersen of Fallow took second with 94.5 points in a northern Town butter scoring contest at Mason City. Henry Hansen of Graettinger scored 94 as first or near top. The Emmetsburg Democrat recounts seventy six exhibits with FH Conway of Ventura winning 94.75 and A P Andersen second.
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A. P. Andersen
Lost Island Treamery
Mallow
Mason City
Henry Hansen
Graettinger
Andersen
Messrs. Andersen
Fallow
Hansen
Grachtinger
Laws
Emmetsburg
FH. P. Conway
Ventura
M. J. Conway
W. A. Thayer
Wm. Telzuson
Wallingford
John Paulson
Titonka
C. R. Conway
Garner
Henry Hanson
Gracttinger
J. J. Boland
Bode
C. J. Kloack
Whittemore
I. CG. Rucker
Feniton
Mr. Conway
Foster Mourns Death of Brother From Barton Wisconsin
Mrs W Moster of this place mourns the death of her brother Flugh Henry at Barton Wisconsin August 10. He was about seventy. He is survived by his wife and two adopted children. Mrs Foster has the sympathy of many local friends. Held Family Reunion Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Young. Their seven children were present for the occasion and it was a very happy gathering.
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Young
Groevtlinger Market Reports August 26 1924
Market notes show oats prices around 400 and feed values for light spring oats. The column lists local wheat and oat figures, with references to Springs district prices and the general level of activity in the Groevtlinger market.
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Groevtlinger
Luther League Convention Opens In Graettinger Des Moines Valley Young People
The Des Moines Valley Luther League will open in Graettinger with programs at the Lutheran church on Friday and Saturday and at the Hawkeye theatre on Sunday. A Monday reception for delegates and visitors will be at the Martin Myhre home. The community extends a cordial invitation to all during the convention. The detailed program follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Valley
Young People’s Luther League
Graettinger Finlay
Lutheran Church
Hawkeye Theatre
Martin Myhre
Grachtinger
Des Moines Valley Luther League Convention Theme Awakening Program
Des Moines Valley Young Peoples Luther League convenes with theme Spiritual Awakening John 4 7 42 including sessions on need and preparation. Program at church Friday and Saturday feature addresses by Bringle Gaatde Osterhus and Walden, vocal solos, hymns, papers, discussions, and a Sunday program at the Opera house with multiple town delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Valley
Young Peoples’ Luther League Convention
Labor Day Talk By Des Moines Capital Editor
Graettinger set to welcome Hon. Hale Young editor of the Des Moines Capital as speaker for Labor Day. Young, a nationally known figure and Towan agricultural expert, is expected to draw thoughtful audiences. Local preparations aim to give the distinguished visitor a fine impression of the city.
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Graetlinger
Hale Young
Des Moines
Young
United States
Towa
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