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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
5
A damaged chronicle notes a Tom Thumb wedding performance hampered by poor lighting and equipment. Audience turnout was modest but the director hoped for larger crowds and better lighting in future showings.
Marvin Wikert reports a lively boys basketball match with Craven Bonatead Shirdevant and Wikert leading a strong start. The next game heads to Gor with Dolliver at home in West Bend on Friday night December 9, signaling further victories ahead.
Otis Hauge and Louis Landvig visited Graettinger. families and neighbors from Graettinger to Dickens, Spencer, and Radcliffe share Sunday visits. The Parm Bureau elected officers, crops reported good in Kenmare, snow cover noted. Revival meetings drew many from Vernon township with guests from Spencer and Des Moines. school plans Christmas gifts and health stamp sales proceed. Prayer meetings hosted at several homes ahead of Evangelistic events at the school house.
Leonard Powers is on the sick list. Miss Hazel Goranson was visiting friends last week. Miss Anna Lambe spent the weekend with her parents. Mrs. Minnie Weiner and sons were visiting here Sunday. Orville Smith was a Wallingford guest Thursday evening. Ed Bradley was transacting business here Tuesday morning. John Jensvold called from Emmetsburg Thursday. Vance Kavenda has been marketing steers the past few days. Mrs. O L Calentine was a pleasant caller here Sunday evening. Miss Alice Moffitt visited the McClelland home Sunday.
Dr S M Sevats on Palmer graduate chiropractor announces office hours from 8 am to 6 pm and for Monday Wednesday and Saturday extended to 7 am to 9 pm The location is Wallingford Iowa.
It promotes acetylene welding services by T A Hersleff, a general blacksmith in Wallingford Iowa. The ad offers repair of broken castings, cost savings, prompt service, and expert workmanship with contact telephone 20.
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