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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
13
Evans postpones his live stock and farm sale to Monday December 19 due to cold weather and drifting snow. An extensive display ad in Timea outlines a large collection of livestock including 200 steers and heifers among 43G head. Sale starts early to handle the large property volume.
Members of the M. E. Ladies Aid society announce a bazaar and supper in the Hawk Eye Theatre basement on Saturday December 17. Lunch is available in the afternoon and a full meal at six o'clock. Many useful articles will be for sale in the bazaar in the afternoon. All are invited.
A lighthearted take on everyday goals and misfortunes precedes local notices. Mrs. Hf Nelson plans a December 17 auction of household goods at her Graettinger home, with sale starting 1:30 PM and a move to live with her daughter. Also advertised are a supper, bazaar, and lunch by the M B Ladies at Hawkeye theatre, plus church notes for Graettinger Ch and Walnut Ch Danish services and confirmation classes.
Rev. Fremont Faul announces well received Old Memory Night, inviting all to next Sunday’s services. Morning worship at 10, Sunday school 11, Epworth League at 246i, evening services 7:30. Young people meet 6:45 at Henningsen home for a luncheon, business meeting, and lesson. Christmas program to be presented Sunday evening.
The Sunday School will hold a Christmas program on Saturday at 2 p.m. The church notes a charity event and urges givers to remember the end of year offerings. Readings and study gatherings are scheduled, with evening services continuing.
A Riverside Stove Co representative from Rock Island Ill inola told Times that Charley Jensen ranks second high in gross sales in western Iowa. The Graettinger Jensen Hardware Co shows strong performance in all departments as salesmanship plus price and service drive results. Woodmen lodge elected officers and Florence Miller hosted a wedding shower for newlyweds Owen and Mrs. Truesdell with many gifts present.
State Highway Commission authorizes paving of the federal road from Emmetsburg to Algona with the Emmetsburg Kossuth county line segment to be let within sixty days George Sprick sale December 20 near Ruthven offers 38 Holstein cattle 4 horses 69 Poland China hogs and machinery free lunch at 11 A N Jensen sold eighty acre farm west of Greechter to Will Nelson for 128 per acre now occupied by Henry Wobbe
Peter and Mrs Miller were surprised Sunday as forty or more neighbors gathered at their home to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. A purse of silver was presented as a remembrance. Attendees from Minnesota included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jensen Wakefield Mrs. Max Gentry Lakefield Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rustan and family Mr. and Mrs. James Hansen Mrs. Doris Brown Alfred Wickman Ruthven and Mr. and Mrs. C P Jonsen and family Emmetsburg.
Grand and petit jurors chosen for January term of the district court are listed. The document details the grand jurors for the year 1928 and provides the names selected to serve in the upcoming term.
Palo Alto county Farm Bureau will amend its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws at the annual meeting on Wednesday December 21 due to a new law. The board voted to make the gathering a business session with no outside speakers to allow thorough discussion of focal problems. All local farmers and their spouses are invited.
A large herd owned by D. C. Barringer caused a Sunday morning scare as hogs broke from stock yards and scattered through town and countryside. Barringer had little time to react amid the chaos and peril of the incident.
A flashy attraction titled An Affair Of The Follies will be shown at the Hawkeye theatre Saturday evening. Stars Lea Lewis Stone Bill Dove and Lloyd Hughes headline the Kirat National picture noted as well worth seeing.
Vernon township holds its regular Farm Bureau in District No 4 on Friday evening December 23 with a planned program. The local school plans a basket social the same night and invites everyone, with publicity by the chairman. A large turnout occurred at the BTA program at the high school the prior Tuesday evening.
Virgil K. Webster Palo Alto new County Agent will attend Emmetsburg Court House on Wednesday afternoon December 21 for the annual County Farm Bureau meeting. Farmers urged to attend to aid the agent and help refine Bureau policies amid changes in incorporation articles.
Miss Geneva Reeves, noted musician, appears among Huntington Park players in a KEGT broadcast by Trinity Methodist Church of Los Angeles. The Prize Church Orchestra, directed by Mrs. R. W. Pattingill, showcased pieces from Lutspiel to La Paloma, winning praise as a splendid group and first place in the Southern California Fiatedd Ad contest.
An Emmetaburg gentleman, age 70, recalls childhood days beside Cummins' governor campaign. He joined his father at a political rally and muses on being a lad then. Frank Day, editor of the Fairmont Sentinel, recalls classmates with Shakespeare, joking about the 100 year gap.
The report recalls a blizzard last week with cold days and damp spells, noting a penetrating wind and a brief run of pleasant days. It ends with thanks from Mr. Nay Bills Andersen for support and flowers after the illness and death of their baby boy.
A meeting in Estherville led by J A Nelson organized Emmet County Vigilantes with banker support. Bankers, press, and ex service men pledged to protect life and property, sworn in as vigilantes, and prepared to defend the county against bank robbers. Ray Jones of Storm Lake arrived to outline operations for the vigilante group.
A county meeting praised vigilante groups organized to guard banks against robberies. Details covered the creation of armed bands under Sheriff Brown, with district chiefs guiding operations. The drive reduced bank insurance rates and aimed to deter criminals through a visible, statewide network.
A Legion dance will be held at Woodman hall next Monday evening with Luchter's orchestra of Milford providing music. Lunch will be served by the Auxiliary, and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
At Friday evening’s Red Cross meeting A H Henningsen was elected president Mrs E S George vice president Mrs P J Poulsen secretary and Mrs M D Reidy treasurer The Red Cross society has strong membership in Graettinger at present.
Mr and Mrs Emil J Anderson east of town mourn the death of their three month old son Donald Martin who passed away Saturday morning from intestinal flu after a three day illness Funeral services were held at the home and the remains were taken to Stary City for interment Donald was born Sept 10 and would have been three months old the day of his death He was a bright promising baby and will be missed by his parents and sister Zede The Times extends heartfelt sympathy.
Mr William C Schrader of Broch Nebraska and Miss Edna E B Duha of Emmetsburg were married Tuesday evening December 6 at the Congregational church with Rev Kline officiating. Best man Harold Duhn and bridesmaid Leona Sloniker assisted. The bride wore a French blue Georgette gown. The couple will honeymoon with the groom’s parents in Broch Nebraska. The Times extends congratulations and wishes them happiness.
Maytag announces record demand for New Maytag Washer pushing production from 1260 to 1400 units daily while running about 10,000 behind. Factory payroll tops 400000 dollars per 26 day period with around 2000 full time workers. The New Maytag features enclosed moving parts and the Roller Water Remover patent. Over a million women own Maytags and about 40 percent of washers sold are Maytags.
Jens Jensen of Ruthven marked his 80th birthday with a family gathering. Four of eight living siblings attended: Nels Jensen of Wyndmere North Dakota, Christ Jensen of Ruthven, Mrs Sorenson and Mrs Fred Simonsen both of Graettinger. Families and relatives joined in a five layer cake baked by Mrs Henry Jensen. A dinner celebrated the milestone as Mr Jensen, now the family’s oldest, reflects on Ruthven’s growth from wilderness to town with its churches and schools.
Well prepared shops offer a range of gift items for loved ones and friends for Christmas. The Times this week features mas suggestions and holiday reads. An installed writing machine by A. BL Henningsen is noted among new arrivals.
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