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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

6

Wallingford Sh Short Course a Big Success in Town

Wallingford Sh short course drew local firms into new buyers as McNally Drug Stock changes hands. M. Strauser buys and relocates, Windsor Hotel lease and business shifts planned. Prize at Farmers Supply Co spurs interest. cold, dry winter weather noted with a hint of spring prospects.

M. F. Strauser McNally Eiamglconlese Farmers Supply Co Albert Luke A. W

Winners Listed From Wallingford Short Course Event

Prizes awarded December 18 and 14 at Wallingford Short Course include cash and merchandise for exhibitors. Notable recipients include Julius Anderson first on single ear white corn and second on ten ears white corn, Mrs Olen Anderson with multiple prizes, and Gunda Egertson earning first prizes in crochet filet and silk embroidery. Poultry club entries won several champion and red prizes, with Moise and Burt & Jones noted as prize sponsors.

Wallingford Julius Anderson Moise Carl Olson Sconberg & Kilgore Olen Anderson Wilder Variety Store Elsie Amdahl Mrs. A. Anderson Christine Anderson Lola Burns John Benesh H. Oransky A. M. Christopher Gunda Egertson Syndicate Clothing J. Egertson Duroc Ole Egland Ole Higland Burt & Jones Poultry Club

Grant Giffin Loses Supreme Court Appeal for Murder

Grant Giffin, who was imprisoned for the murder of his father in Ringsted, lost an appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision affirms the lower court, ensuring he will spend the rest of his life in prison. The case drew wide regional attention due to family trouble and the burning home scene.

Grant Giffin Supreme Court Giffin Ringsted Estherville Enterprise

Cornell Defeated Ames In Fast Cage Contest

Cornell college defeated the Ames quintet 81 to 24 in a fast basketball game. Capt Pinky Green starred for Ames, scoring ten, while Sagle and Paulson led Cornell with multiple field goals and free throws. The early game featured Ames defense and quick passing, but Cornell pulled away late in the first half and continued ahead in the second half.

Ames Cornell College Sagle Paulson Cornell Cyclones Geo J. Johnson Jay Tanner Jacobsen Olene Jacobson Brothers

Pleasantville Man L. M. Johnson Dies After Illness

L M Johnson of Pleasantville town dies Monday at about sixty after long illness. He traveled Tuesday to attend his funeral, which is held today. He is survived by three brothers George B of Gruettinger H A of Cordova and J Fred Johnson of Des Moines and a sister Mrs Myrtle Hollingworth of Walnut Grove Minnesota.

L. M. Johnson Pleasantville Geo. B. Johnson East of Town Mr. Johnson George B Lof Gruettinger Cordova J Fred ‘Johnson Des Moines Myrtle Hollingworth Walnut Grove Minnesota Johnson

Corn Prices Forecast To Hit One Dollar

Corn experts predict a dollar per bushel by next May amid market volatility. Analysts note rare conditions drive prices, with traders watching Chicago markets and Republican commentary shaping sentiment.

Chicago

Man to Man at Hawkeye on December 28

Harry Carey stars in the motion picture at Hawkeye theatre Thursday evening December 28. Presented by Graettinger Bachelor Club with a post show dance. Tickets 35 cents for the picture and 60 cents for the dance. Music by the Bartleman orchestra. Show starts promptly at 7 45.

Hawkeye Graettinger Bachelor Club Harry Carey Hawkeye Theatre Bartleman Orchestra

Market and Live Stock Sale In Graettinger Saturday

B B Barton will sell livestock at the City Feed shed Graettinger Saturday December 28 with a regular market sale in connection. Cattle horses machinery household goods and poultry may be brought in and sold. Also Everette Climer sale December 28 at east of Graettinger lists 112 head livestock and farm machinery plus a 1917 Ford car. M Stinberger sale January 3 near Graettinger will offer 7 work horses 28 cattle 15 spring calves and 9 farm machines.

B. B. Barton Graettinger Barton The Times Everette Climer Dee Mr. Climer Ford Car M. Stinberger Imachinery

Splendid Holiday Business in Town

The holiday season of 1922 breaks records in Graettinger with stores crowded and shoppers spending thousands. A poultry buyer paid out 1000 dollars last Saturday and 500 dollars on Monday. Five to nine cattle cars ship weekly and grain cars release corn. Read Graettinger Times ads to see a lively community and inviting shopping.

Gracttinger Graettinger Iowa Graettinger Times

Mallard Teams Triumph In Surprise Basketball Night

Mallard hosts Graettinger in two tight games with the boys slipping 44 to 18 and the Mallard girls dominating 52 to 9. Miller refereed both contests as Mallard shows strong shooting from the center and guard lines while Graettinger guards faced heavy pressure. Next up, Graettinger at Ringsted December 22 and Mallard at Graettinger January 5 for the boys. Mallard at Graettinger January 5 for the girls.

Mallard Elf Miller Plover Audubon Palo Alto A Graettinger Christiansen Erickson Johnson Reynolds Green Elsenbast Young Anderson Goodchild Bless Brumbaugh Weinholzer Namer Abbott Graettinger Martha Nelson Genevieve Gammon Margaret Nefstead Kathryn Foster Helen Love Kathryn Kent Mary Crraven Viola Zech Dorothy Hahn Lily Ditch Marie Ditch Iona Trong Luella Kress Zech iHahn Nelson Gammon Hahn

Gypsy Queen Play Shown By Twelve Mile Lake Club

The Gypsy Queen home talent play by the Twelve Mile Lake club at Hawkeye theatre drew good attendance. Reported as exceptionally fine, with young participants commended for presenting the production. Receipts to aid the Orphans Home Council Bluffs.

Twelve Mile Lake Hawkeye Blufs

Masquerade Ball at Wallingford Center

A masquerade ball will be held at Wallingford hall on Wednesday evening in December. Attendees include A Anderson of Wallingford and poetical performances noted, with music and entertainment planned for the royal event.

Wallingford Hall A. Anderson

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Wallingford Sh Bolstad Wind‘Hotel & Cafe Mack’s Phar Windsor Hotel Windsor Paulsen Eimer Jensen OVS Marne All Stay Avery Elahtesn Amr Oy Theodore Peyton Emmetsburg Peyton Grood Graettinger Public Janthe P. J. Paulsen Parm PB. J. Paulsen Graettin M. Nolan John B. Useless, Esq Josa Charley Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary of the ‘American’ Legion Shier Trim Wallinngford Decenter
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