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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
10
A notice warns trappers to secure licenses or face a $25 penalty under game laws. The item cites officials urging compliance and highlights the broader context of enforcement and public awareness in local wildlife regulations.
Ralph and Raymond Smith of the defunct Smith Produce Co of Swea City pleaded guilty to perjury in bankruptcy proceedings before Referee S. W. Crowell in Algona. They were fined $100 plus costs in the Fort Dodge district court after an earlier hearing last week. Attorney J. B. Williams of Mason City represented them.
The parish outlines a confirmation class meeting at the Parsonage Saturday at 9 30 morning. A second gathering at the Neils Sorensen home west of Graettinger will organize a new class. Sunday services are in Danish at 10 30, English at 8 p m. The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs A P Andersen’s home on Wednesday December 20. Rev H P K Hansen is the pastor.
Sunday School at 10:00 Morning worship with sermon Seek and Save at 11:00 Junior League at 4:00 Epworth League meeting at 6:45 Evening worship Prophet of Justice The Bible Study meets Thursday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Jess Fleming All are cordially invited Pastor Rev C J Mekkelaon
Lutheran church announces Norwegian language services next Sunday morning at 10:80 and afternoon at 8:00 in Lost Island. Communion available on request. Peoples league meets at 7:30 p.m. Graettinger Sunday School and Bible class at 9:80 a.m. Rev. Jande, pastor.
A Zion congregation in KB Lutheran neighborhood plans a new church campus amid fundraising and outreach efforts. Church leaders say the project will expand worship and community services, with detail on location, timeline, and donors to be announced.
Howard C. King publisher of the Clarion News faced a $5,000 libel suit from William B. Fey who sought to block state aid to the Lyons County fair due to alleged gambling on the grounds. King argued good faith and offered Fey a chance to respond. the lower court ruled for King, and the higher court upheld his position in Humboldt Republican reporting.
A Graettinger Woodman hall dance drew Ruthven youths with a suspicious young man present. Thirteen caps vanished during departure, but no evidence tied him to the loss. Later, Kenneth Starkey’s overcoat and cap were found in a Ruthven auto’s rear compartment after a night ride with Thomas Conway and a police officer. Officer Schurmann recorded the car number.
The animal husbandry experts at Iowa State College advise brood sows should gain no more than a pound daily to stay in peak farrowing condition. Limit grain, increase roughage, and feed leguminous hays like clover and alfalfa. Keep moldy seeds away as they may trigger abortion risks.
Miss Irma Sykes left Ozgood Saturday after a brief visit. Mrs. John Jensen of Estherville planned a short stay with Andrew Meng and family. Mr and Mrs R L Melick visited Rockwell City relatives Sunday. Mrs Andrew Meng returned home after an appendicitis operation and is recovering well. Mr and Mrs B Dybevik and Miss Alto Moffit visited Webb Sunday. Irma Sykes returned to Ozgood Monday. Mrs John Jensen went back to Estherville Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. d Ellinggon spent Monday evening at H. H. Sandvik home. Mrs. Anfin Rierson entertained Lost Island Ladies Aid last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Nyborg visited Superior Wednesday with Ted Thorson. Manly Hampson was a Graettinger caller Thursday. Mrs. Pete Jensen visited Sheffield Friday. H. H. Sandvik and daughter Veneta visited Graettinger Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Frick were Estherville visitors Thursday.
Graettinger girls win 39 to 22 over Ruthven in a high scoring game while Graettinger boys lose 15 to 6 to Armstrong in a rough contest. Ruthven girls cheer for Graettinger, showing sportsmanship. Christmas vacation is near. Parent Teacher Association seeks book donations. Ventilation issues at the school with storm windows worsen air quality for about ninety pupils. a call to install ventilation is urged.
Palo Alto county farmers may win a silver trophy at the state corn show in Ames during the farmers short course January 20 to February 8. The Tirat National Bank of Emmataburg funds the prize for the top ten cars of corn from the county with engraved names, but past winners Giffin, Hamilton, and Luss are barred from further competition.
The 20th annual State Corn Show will be held late in January under the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association. It offers a 2000 cash premium and features 16,000 ears of corn, grain samples, and clovers. Entries from county contests may compete for state classes. 70 leading corn varieties are showcased from three years of yield tests. Premium lists and full details are available from Joe L. Robinson, Secretary, Ames Iowa.
Miss Agnes Murphy of Town State College education department advocates holiday plays and Story reading to foster brotherhood. She cites The Night Before Christmas as ideal and suggests Mother Goose rhymes and simple contests to engage young minds and emotions.
Terms of sale state that cash sums of ten dollars or less are payable immediately, while sums over ten dollars may be paid over six months with notes approved by the clerk bearing eight percent interest from the date of sale. No property may be removed until payment is settled.
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