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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1927

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Nellie Nielsen Dies at Early Age in Cylinder Nearby

Nellie Margaret Nielsen born January 2 1907 in Prairie City Iowa. Family moved to Emmet County later and then Cylinder Iowa. Passed away November 19 at her home after illness. Funeral held Monday at Hoping church with Rev Conda officiating. Burial in High Lake cemetery. Survivors include parents B F Nielsen Sr three brothers Frank George Walter and five sisters Grace Christina Mildred Geraldine Mrs John Lowenberg. Floral tributes and neighbors attended. distant relatives listed with towns in Minnesota Iowa North Dakota.

Thural Lowell Fessler High Lake Nellie Margaret Nielsen Prairie City Jasper County Iowa Emmet County Schooa Cylinder Frank George Walter Grace Christina Mildred Geraldine John Lowenberg Armstrong LN. Yoakum Kelsey Minnesota Joe van Maron Runnells Jaws Thomas Timamong Myre Wm. Carson Melcher Wm. Nielaen Slayton Ben Fink Barney North Dakota

Obituary Notice for H. B. Ganfield of Iowa Falls

A recent Woodman monthly death list lists H. B. Ganfield of Iowa Falls. He came to the area in 1893 and owned a farm near the Henry Hauga corner. In 1901 he and his brother ran a hardware and implement business for several years. He is survived by two sons and two daughters. The Ganfield family was highly regarded and remembered with regret.

B. Ganfield Towa Falls Woodman Monthly H. B. Ganfield Iowa Falls George Times Ganfield Henry Hauga Confield St. Paul Ganfields

Poultry Market Slows in the North Iowa Minnesota Area

Grady of Grady Produce Co. tells Timea reporter that poultry movement is slower this fall across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. Prices for poultry and eggs remain good, attributed to fine fall weather, with a trend to keep hens longer before reaching heavier weights.

Grady Grady Produce Co Timea Iowa Minnesota Tate

Lumber firm manager Claude Norris cited for good news

John P. Hansman of Des Moines has secured a patent on a score card holder attachment for golf bags. The Wisconsin Lumber Co. manager Claude Norris is relieved he will no longer have to fumble in his pockets for a pastel card.

C. E. Norris Winconsin Lumber Co John P. Hansman Des Moines Norris Pastelard

Mrs Sarah McDonnell Dies After Illness

Mrs Sarah McDonnell died Sunday at home after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Thomas Heaston of Peoria. The remains will be shipped to Kimmersburg for funeral services at that place.

Sarah McDonnell Sarah’ McDonnell Thomas Heaston Peoria Kimmersburg v

Grain and Hog Market Report From Graettinger

Market notes for Graettinger dated December 1 1927 record hogs and eggs with Chicago top prices and voter notes. The report lists hogs rated and egg prices in a condensed column with names and figures including Abe Hens and Springs.

Graettinger Chicago

Danish Ladies Aid Bazaar Sets Graettinger Record

Members of the Danish Ladies Aid society extend thanks to the public for generous patronage at their bazaar Thanksgiving day. The dinner and sale of items raised 125 dollars, a new Graettinger record for public dinners, with a splendid Thanksgiving meal served.

Daniah Ald Danish Ladies’Ald Society Graettinger

Thieves Strike In Fenton Businesses and Legion Dance Planned

Thieves entered two Fenton business places last Monday night. One location reported $100 in cash stolen while another lost a $27 gold watch. Next Monday December 5, the Legion hosts a dance at Woodman hall with Suchter's Milford orchestra furnishing music. the last event drew a large crowd despite bad weather and another big turnout is expected. Lunch will be served by the Auxiliary. Woodman lodge elects officers on December 12. all members are urged to attend.

Fenton Legion Woodman Hall Muaie Suchter Milford Everbody Auxiliary Woodman Lodge

Osher's Store Offers Last Day Fall Sale

A cloudy windy day sets the scene for Osher's store as it promotes a special sale on winter wear. Shoppers are urged to fill their winter needs at discount prices with Saturday marked as the last day of the fall sale.

Osher

Two Big Pictures Coming Here In Graettinger

The Hawkeye arrangement has organized two big picture showings for Graettinger. They are Beau Geste and The Rough Riders. Dates and further particulars will follow.

Hawkeye Mrangement Graettinger Rough Riders

Methodist Items See Attendance Rise at S38 Church

The S38 shows strong growth with attendance nearly doubling from last year toward a goal of 150. Morning services will observe communion, inviting all to participate. Sunday features an illustrated sermon “From Rags to Riches” with rag pictures and chalk talks. Epworth League gathers at 6:40 p.m. led by Rev. Fremont Paul.

Epworth League Fremont Paul

St Pauls Lutheran Church Notes Graettingar

St Pauls Lutheran notes announce English services at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 10 with confirmations Saturday at 2 at the parsonage. The annual congregational meeting is set for Monday December 6 at South Walnut church at 2 p m. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs P Paulens home Wednesday at 2 30 p m with reminders of English morning worship at 11 and confirmations at Knute Borensen’s home Saturday at 8 30. Rev Axel M Andersen, Pastor.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Knute Borensen Axel M. Andersen

Lutheran Church Notes Trust in Watharville Service

Lutheran church notes announce divine service at 11, confirmation classes Saturday, adult class meals after services, and a Sunday evening program at 7 80 led by Rev Mothres. Thanksgiving thanks extend to pastor and wife. Record also mentions Loat Island service with confirmations, choir, missionaries in the evening at John Simonson home, and a Bible quotation from Psalm 95:6-7 by Rev Mandsager.

Lutheran Church Notes Trust Luth L. L. of Watharville Mothres Loat Island Ole 'Thoreson John Simonson Jehovah M. Mandsager

Egeland Sale and Closings Near Wallingford

Auction notices advertise Jens Egeland closing out on December 7 near Wallingford with 18 cattle, 80 hogs, 21 cows, horses, and machinery plus milch cows. John Evans plans December 15 closing sale eight miles east of Graettinger with 167 cattle, 225 hogs, large machinery list, and a free lunch. Notre Dame defeats California at Soldiers Field in Chicago 7 to 0 in front of 118,000 spectators.

Leslie Kinkade Grantlinger Kinkade Jens S&s Egeland Grodland & Reeves J. A. Nelson John Evans Mr. Evans Evans Maytag Rinderknecht & Hansen R. M. Butler Af Graettinger Wek Notre Dame California Soldiers’ Field Chicago United States

Show And Social At Hawkeye This Evening

A film at Hawkeye theatre this Thursday evening promises thrills and sentiment. Following the show a basket social will bring a lively postscreening event with ladies planning baskets and good fun. The plot traces Elmer Stone's college romance and football stakes across decades, with Jack Stone and mentor figures shaping a milk wagon delivery scheme amid a big game Chase for victory and fatherly hopes fulfilled.

Hawkeye Theatre Elmer Stone Colton Nellia Webster State University Elmer Nellie Jack Young Stone Louise Mason State Denny Walters Lumpy Goggins Louise Streak Hodking College New Apapert Danny

St Mary's Football Team Shines In City Paper Feature

A fine picture of St. Mary's football team of Emmetsburg appeared in Monday's Des Moines Register. St. Mary's won the academy championship of Town by defeating Des Moines. A brother of Mrs. J J Sullivan of this place is a member of St. Mary's squad. Manchester Man Invents New Popper F. F. Richardson of Manchester has been granted a patent on a corn popper. The machine uses a hollow cylinder where corn is fed and emerges popped into a tray.

St. Mary’s St. Mary's Emmetsburg Des Moines J. J. Sullivan Manchester F. FE. Richardson

Deep Snow In Minnesota Report From L. D. Hurd

L. D. Hurd of East Lake Minnesota reports snow knee deep in his home section yet notes milder weather and a clear grand view as he drove through southern Minnesota, contrasting with his recent deep snow experience.

Minnesota L. D. Hurd East Lake

Wallingford Blacksmith Offers Welding and Repair Service

A. Horeleft, general blacksmith in Wallingford, advertises acetylene welding and repair of broken castings with prompt service and expert workmanship. Telephone 20.

Bng A. Horeleft Telephone Wallingford

Red Cross Branches to Hold Annual Meeting

Notice to Palo Alto county Red Cross branches to convene during the week of December 5, 1927. Date and place to be set by the local chairman. Agenda includes report consideration election of officers and other business as may arise. GEO. H. KEENEY County Chairman.

Palo Alto County Red Cross Red Crown Palo Alto Court House Emmetsburg Geo. H. Keeney

Osgood Sunday School Union Evangelistic Meetings

Miss H. Nell Malan will lead three weeks of evangelistic meetings at the Osgood school house starting Sunday November 27. Services at 11:00 a m with a special men and boys over 14 gathering on December 4 at 2 30 p m. Father and son attendance urged. Evening services Sunday 7 30 p m and weeknights 8 p m.

Osgood Sunday School Union H. Nell Malan Osgood School

Weather Roundup Reports Pleasant Week Then Cold Wind Arrives

A week of mild, sunny days ends with gathering clouds in the northwest and a strengthening cold north wind. Corn picking finished in most fields, though several remain to be completed.

Minnesota Car Thief Strips Packages Near Ringsted

A vehicle with Minnesota plates halted at a rural Ringsted box and seized many parcel post items. As the car sped away, the contents, including children's clothing, were scattered along the road. Neighbors pursued but could not catch the thief.

Minnesota Ringsted

Annual Red Cross Meeting Friday Night at High School

The annual Red Cross meeting will be held at the High School Assembly Friday evening at eight o clock. Officers will be elected and any other business transacted. All members of the Red Cross are urged to attend.

Red Cross The Red Crosse

Gleaners Bazaar Set for Saturday at Woodman Hall

The Gleaners will hold a bazaar at Woodman Hall on Saturday December 3. Pie and coffee will be served and many useful articles will be for sale. The public is invited to attend and support the event.

Gleaners Woodman Hall

Truesdell DeGeest Wedding Held in Emmetaburg

The Truesdell and DeGeest families announce the marriage of Owen Truesdell to Bertha DeGeest at Emmetaburg on Tuesday November 22. Rev Marlon L Sunderlein officiated with Everett DeGeest as best man and Helen Systma as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in High Lake township. The bride, daughter of Levi DeGeest, is esteemed and popular. the groom, son of Wm Truesdell, is experienced in farming and well regarded. Congratulations from The Times.

Owen. Truesdell Wm. Truesdell Bertha DeGeest Levi DeGeest Emmetaburg Marlon L. Sunderlein MEL Everett DeGeest Helen Systma W. Truesdell High Lake Township Graettinger

C C Laarsen Visits Graettinger Friends

North Dakota farmer C C Laarsen of Hope spent midweek with Graettinger friends. He reports crops poor in his state while some areas fared better. He leased his large farm for next year and plans to travel, but locals expect him to stay busy on various farms and keep hustling.

C. C. Laarsen Graettinger Friends Larsen Hope North Dakota Graettinger Mr. Larsen America

Card Party And Oyster Supper At Woodman Hall

A card party and oyster supper will be held at Woodman hall on Tuesday evening December 6, hosted by Woodman Association members. Proceeds help pay for new card tables bought from Paulsen Furniture, with plans to add another dozen soon. Admission is 60 cents, and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.

Woodman Hall Woodman Association Paulsen Furniture

Hawkeye Presents The Overland Stage Saturday Night

The Hawkeye screens The Overland Stage next Saturday with a tale of real interest and broad appeal. A good comedy will accompany the feature along with the regular news reel for a complete cinema program.

Overland

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Nellie Nielsen Claude Norris Woodman Jens Egeland Timen Anle Groettinger Osher'a Hawkeye S. M. Sevatson Palmer Vernon Township Homa Project Ed McEwen Mrs
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