27 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
1
The Graettinger Times announces a price increase for annual subscriptions from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars, effective after January 1. It lists advance subscribers by name and town, notes a call to report missing credits, and recounts town events including Christmas services, a large street sale raising over 600 dollars, and local society updates.
A Friday debate at Graettinger High School on the topic government ownership of U.S. steam railroads featured Minnie Henningsen, Clarice Berdin, and Thelma Thoresen for the affirmative and Stella Birkland, Ira Gardner, and Mable Anderson for the negative. The judges favored the affirmative in a close decision, with strong rebuttals from the negative and notable remarks about Miss Anderson's performance.
A detailed wedding notice from Dec 26 reports Miss Helen Jensen marrying Leon N. Oleson at the Jensen home north of town. Bridesmaid Miss Helen Tweet of Dickens and Best Man Andrew Jensen attended. Rev. S C Sande officiated. The couple will reside at Torris after a wedding dinner for guests. Helen Jensen, a former Estherville High School teacher, and Leon Oleson, son of O M Oleson, are the new Mr and Mrs Olson.
Otto H. Bundy of Laurel Montana and Miss Gertrude B. Montgomery of this city were married at St. Mary's Catholic church in Corpus Christi Texas on Christmas morning at nine o'clock. Rev Father Walsh officiated. The couple will reside in Corpus Christi where Bundy serves in the U S engineers. Montgomery, a former Graettlinger High School graduate and former teacher, previously worked as an instructor for children in the Tom Thumb Wedding. Bundy is an attorney with Calder & Bundy of Laurel Montana and a Indiana University law graduate who enlisted in Co F 6th Regiment U S Engineers at the outbreak of war and is stationed in Corpus Christi.
Charles Travers of Emmetsburg weds Sadie Hahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Hahn at Mametsburgey M E church. Edith Hahn bridesmaid Arthur Thompson best man. Couple to visit Kansas City and South Dakota relatives. The Times offers hearty congratulations. Addison Wells breaks jaw moving a safe at new offices.
A fragmented, informal text describes a large tree shape and many beautiful nights. The speaker mentions sending burned lava if a container is found and expresses affection with a playful, poetic tone.
The funeral for Ole Ruud was held Monday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. H. O. Sande, pastor of the Lutheran church. Interment in the parochial cemetery. Pallbearers were John Hanson, Mr. Nelson, H. Gjerdé, Louis Christopher, T. J. Brekke, and Lars Solheim. Born February 28, 1872 in Norway, he was about 46. He came to the county young, worked hard, but was bedridden lately. A quiet, upright man, he attended Lutheran services and lived by his faith. He leaves a wife, four children, and a brother in North Dakota. The Times extends sympathy.
Obituary notice details the sudden death of Joseph Peterson a long time resident and prominent farmer in Emmet County. He collapsed while lifting a telephone pole near Pete Larson’s home ten miles northeast of Mobridge. Funeral services planned at the Norwegian Lutheran church pending word from relatives. He was about 50, survived by a widow and several children. The piece notes his character and community impact and references a farmers convention in Emmetsburg.
Developments in the Red Cross in Palo Alto County show rapid changes. A sale in Graettinger proved financially successful after U.S. attorney consent and a pending clearance. Graettinger will host a Red Cross branch while Emmetsburg aids formation of a new auxiliary under the county chapter.
The Graettinger Independent Society auction held on December 22 drew keen bidding. Grodland sold 268 items totaling 502 dollars, with notable donations: a bay pony for 56, a handkerchief for 84.50, an oil painting for 56, corn for 23, and a Santa Claus figure for 4.25. Proceeds backed the refuge, with thanks to donors and to Auctioneer Grodland and Banker Vincent Kelly. The group moves to join the Palo Alto County county organization as the Graettinger Auxiliary, distinct from the Red Cross. The Red Cross work room remains open Fridays. Catholic Ladies' Aid Bazaar is set for Hawkeye Theatre on December 81, with meals and entertainment. M E Ladies' Aid meets January 8 at Mrs. Johnson's. Hoping Red Cross meets January 3 at Lewis Iverson home.
A local report notes plans for a large turnout at the Iowa theatre for an annual meeting. The Woman’s Yarm Bureau will hold the event the same day, with arrangements to be announced later. Miss Knowles, an authority on Home Economics, is slated to speak, as is Bart. L. France, County Agricultural Agent.
Miss Florence Kasa visits from St Paul while many locals attend elevator meetings and Christmas errands. The community plans a December 29 Red Cross Market Day with a large mobilization, urging broad donations from autos to canned goods and furniture to support troops and war relief efforts.
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