Daily News Briefs From Wallingford And Norway Visitor
A brief from Wallingford notes Dorothy Harring, once courted, is ill and a funeral is planned at the M. B. church Friday with burial east of town. A major sale featuring 865 head of stock, including work horses and hogs, machinery, and a Reo car is announced by Mr Hankey, with terms of one year on notes at 8 percent. A Norway visitor nearly 80 arrives for a family visit, planning trips to Mason City and relatives, enjoying mobility despite age.
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Dorothy
Hankey
Kabie
Frost
Norway
Vinltister
Mesdames J. L. Birkland
Ade Johnson
Margaret Nefstead
Mason City
Erica
Prices Drop on Furniture and Play Notice
Prices have dropped considerably with a list of recent prices for furniture items. A phonograph sold last year for 176 now lists at 100 dollars. A Wednesday evening play December 28 is presented by the Hawkeye theatre under the Ettinger bachelor club with admission 60 cents and 25 cents. Tickets available at Schurmann's restaurant Will Graettinger. Banks observe holiday hours and will close December 26.
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P.J. Paulsen
Pauleen
Robbery at Merriman Home in Redfield
Mrs. Lightfoot bound and gagged by a burglar who seized 86 from a buffet after breaking into the Merriman residence while Zona Gale, 3, was in the house. The attacker, described as rough, about medium height with dark complexion, fled as police searched the town. no one located. Mrs. Lightfoot suffers a serious nervous shock but is not seriously injured. Merriman family had prior robberies in eight months.
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Merriman
Redfield
E. B. Merriman
Roy Lightfoot
Lightfoot
Arthur Moriarity
A Merriman
Ashton
Myre
Mr Lightfoot
Iona Gale
Wool growers meeting in Palo Alto county
Wool growers of Palo Alto county will meet on Wednesday afternoon December 28 at Prince Court house to transact business of the fleeces discuss problems and to distribute woolen blankets and final returns for 1920. Owners of sheep in the county should attend as it will be to their interest. Checks for balances due will be distributed at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo’ Alto County
Housa
Palo, Alto County
Prince— Court House
Wrestling Match Called Off in Grachtin Ger Debacle
A wrestling match promoted by Vanglé Reeves, set for early January in Grachtin Ger, has been canceled. Sources note confusion over tickets and refunds. Chris Clemenson and other parties reportedly involved in ticket handling and promoter communications.
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Grachtinger
Vanglé Reeves
Chris Clemenson
Tigketa
Splendid Sale Noted In Brief Item
A fragmented clipping describes a splendid sale with unclear details. The readable parts mention a rough outlook and vibrant activity surrounding the event, but concrete names, places, or dates are missing from the legible text.
A Cheerful Liar at Graettinger Opera House
The Graettinger Bachelor club presents a three act comedy directed by Bert Shaver. Cast includes General Boomer James Bigley Randolph Dearborn and Cheerful Liar played by K. S. Stoakes. The show, slated for December 28, shares the stage with the bachelors’ banquet. Local performers Genev a Gabbrielson Thora Brekke Agnes Anderson join the lineup.
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Graettinger Bachelor Club
Bert Shaver
Dir Shaver
Uley
Opera House
General Boomer
James Bigley
Randolph Dearborn
Murland Sanding
Judge Hussel
Stoakes
Guy McGuffin
John G. Anderson
Ezara Stigging
Melvilla Johnson
Flora Boomer
Geneva Gabbrielson
Bride Swadloye
Thora Brek' Ke
Lucretia Spriggins
Agnes Anderson
Schoolma'm
High School Notes of Interest
The school reports continued attendance issues with names listed by grade and notes on student activities. The junior and senior classes share updates on basketball and bowling, with mentions of alumni visits and upcoming performances and vacations.
Fragments Describe Blizzard Weather and Silage Silo
A fragmentary note mentions a well built silo with four bure on the walls and alloy surfaces. It notes depth at forty feet and pressure around 11 pounds per square foot, with an estimate of near sixty percent pressure at the bottom. garbled terms reference sunflower silage.
Dr Baldwin of Ruthven Dies Sudden ly
Dr Baldwin of Ruthven, a Palo Alto county figure, died suddenly Saturday morning from heart failure while preparing for a trip. He attempted to crank his starter motor before collapse. Funeral services were held Monday with notable attendees from Groot Tingar including Dr Th T Nune, Dr P J Hession, Mrs J P Jensen, and Mrs John C Jertson.
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Baldwin of
Ruthven
Palo Alto County
Groottingar
Th. 'T. Nune
P. J. Hession
Mra
J. P. Jensen
John C. Jertson
Wayne Bryan Recovers From Arm Injury
Wayne Bryan is mending well after a broken arm suffered a week ago Friday. Only one bone was affected and he expects to return to school soon. The accident occurred about two blocks from the school while he was walking home from studies.
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Wayne Bryan
Christmas Dance at Woodman Hall With Chuck's Orchestra
PF C Wiegmann will conduct a jovial dance at Woodman hall Thursday evening December 22 with Chuck's Orchestra of Dutherville providing music A good time augured all who attend Roy Lownun will conduct a Christmas dance Thursday evening December 20 with an Emmoteburg orchestra The event promises a good time for attendees
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PF. C. Wiegmann
Woodman Hall
Chuck
Dutherville
Roy
Lownun
Musle
Emmoteburg
Groettinger beats Terril as teams prep for Mallard
Sophomore Groettinger defeated Terril Friday evening while Holfa is set to play Groettinger Friday and the girls travel to Ottosen. Freshman Digiason predicts a loss Friday night due to Red Eye Thompson. Declamatory contest papers issued for contestants with four sophomores trying out. Freshmen stocking repairs and cold weather overshoes noted. Freshmen divisions A and B games loom with A winning recently and B seeking revenge. Class activity includes Shakespeare readings and Domestic Science candy making. Triangular Debate standings show Luverne leading Britt and Mason City results with the Philippine independence resolution as next topic.
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Julius Shake- Speare
Agnes
Paul
Christmas Church Notes and Red Cross Drive Update
The item combines Red Cross badge sales and annual membership, plus Christmas greetings from the Times. Danish and Norwegian Lutheran notes list Young People Society events, Christmas tree programs, and Christmas day services in Graettinger and Lost Island with multilingual cantata singings and pastor notes.
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Young Pepples' Society
C. P. Jansen
Ray, Simonsen
Graettingen
Sveath Walnut
South Walnut
H. WP
A. Hangen
Graettinger Hosts Halfa Team Friday Night Basketball
Graettinger will host the Halfa consolidated team this Friday at the Graettinger gym in a boys basketball doubleheader with a preliminary game between Frahh men sections A and B. Doors open with reduced admission 26 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
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Halfa Consolidated Fiival
Graattinger
Graet- Unger
Frahhmen
Graettinger Tuga
Iset Fea
Local Girls Set For Ottosen Basketball Clash
The Ottosen girls travel to Ottosen on Thursday to meet the home team Friday at the local high school. A close game is expected with Ottosen hopeful after a narrow earlier loss, while the visiting girls are confident of victory.
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Lona Harrington
Selina Johntown
Ottosen
Beathus
Grauttinger
Uihew
Ottosen Ottosen
Graettinger Edges Terril In Close High School Tilt
Graettinger, 25, defeated Terril 23 to 25 in a hotly contested game at Vervil. The halftime score stood 17 to 13, with Terril taking the second half 10 to 8. Oscar Elsenbast starred for Graettinger with three center baskets. next Graettinger faces Halfa on their home floor Friday.
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Graektinger
Terril
Graettinger
Terril High
Vervil
Grachtinger
Oscar Elsenbast
Terri
Halfa
Mallard Hosts Gruettinger High doubleheader on Friday
On Friday evening December 30 Gruettinger High School basketball teams visit Mallard for two games. Last Friday Ruthven beat Mallard 18 to 0 in Ruthven’s favor while Mallard girls won 23 to B.
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Mallard
Gruettinger High School
Ruthven
Christmas Cantata and Services at Local Church
Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 feature a Christmas sermon God With Us. Evening service 7:80 with a sermon Gods Friendship for Man. The cantata The Magic Star performs Saturday at 8:00. Epworth League 6:46 with officers elected including Olive Noble and Vesta Gardner. Bible study Thursday at 8:00 covers Galatians chapter 6.
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Epworth League
Christ
Olive Noble
Fliat
Vesta Gardner
Setond
Margaret Nefstead
Gatherine Kent
Notice for Ex-Service Men Seeking Medical Treatment
Ex-service men and soldiers seek chiropractic osteopathic care, including X-ray and baths, at Midwest hospitals and associated clinics. The notice mentions charges, eligibility, and available treatment options through Worthington, Minnesota, and related medical associations.
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Uti
Midwest
Pital
Saultaxium Asso
Worthington
Minn
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