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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1917

Page

5

Lost Island township board to meet at Central School

The board of trustees of Lost Island township will hold a meeting at Central School on Saturday February 24 at 1 o clock p m to let road work to bidders and transact other business as needed. Ed Arnette rode to Waterloo this evening while Father Kelly went to Estherville Irene Grodland traveled from Wallingford Albert Jensen returned from Spirit Lake Submarine wish voiced by Charley Jensen as he moves into a new home Bartel Gei will relocate Mrs J J Wildman and children depart for Iowa City to establish a new home The high school has lacked coal for over a week and the cold weather increases heating needs

Board of Trustees of Lost Island Township Central School Ed Arnette Waterloo Father Kelly Estherville Irene Grodland Wallingford Albert Jensen Spirit Lake Berlin Germany Graettinier Iowa Charley Jensen Bartel’ Gei J. J. Wildman Iowa City

Wallingford News Visitors and Moves Reported

Elmer Osher, Lloyd Oleson and Morris Nelson are home from Forest City for a few days. O. C. Refsell moved to town Thursday and owns a fine home here. Mr and Mrs Glenn Young will live on their farm. Lloyd Refsell is home from Northfield Minnesota for a short visit. Mrs M S Sevatson left Monday for Dunnell Minnesota to visit her parents for a few days. Her father Mr Bloomquist is not in very good health. Mr Sheldon is moving onto the property.

Elmer Osher Lloyd Oleson Morris Nelson Forest City O. C. Refsell Glenn Young Lloyd Refsell Northfield Minn M. S. Sevatson Dunnell Bloomquist Sheldon

J A Nelson farm plans and local notes this week

The article notes J A Nelson, once Royal Lumber Co manager for six years, now farming. Local talks consider draining lakes east of town, which residents oppose as they serve a purpose. People visiting relatives, job changes, and travel updates across Estherville and Dubuque are listed, including Mrs. Storey, Mrs. Gunderson, and Leona Cushing.

J. A. Nelson Royal Lumber Co Julius’ Hanson G. E. Moore Storey Estherville J. O. Overholt Minn Mrs. Carr Little Miss Carr Claribe Pieper Ethel Misener Sarah Gunderson Chicago Lehab North Dakota Leona Cushing Roy Ridley Ralph Schacherer Dubuque Iowa Miss Humble Milwaukee Wisconsin Rev Durkee

Lost Island Notes and Local Moves in Graettinger Area

Lost Island notes Mrs Oliver Lande and Mrs Will Rasmussen hosted the Ladies Aid Thursday. Henry Clemensen moved his small house and barn to Graettinger for next year’s farming. Mrs Frank Sheffield returned from Story City after four weeks with relatives. Alfred Roseland hauled shelled corn to Graettinger. H H Sandvick visited Graettinger. Lawrence Thorson moved onto the C C Larsen farm south of Graettinger on rent for the year. Mr and Mrs Elmer Olson moved onto their new farm. W M Williamson hauled oats to Graettinger. Walter Matsen visited Graettinger. Ralph Smith and son hauled grain to the Graettinger market. Bondhus improving his barn on the old Ganfield place.

Lost Island Oliver Lande Bondhus Ganfield Place

Burr Oak Neighbors News and Moves

Lloyd Olson returned from Forest City for a short visit, staying until Monday. Jimmie McClean, previously ill, shows improvement. O. O. Ressell moved to wallingford, and Glenn Young joined a new farm. Elmer Olson relocated to Horn & Son farm last fall. Mr. and Mrs. Larson visited Bergs, and neighbors surprised the Bergs Monday evening. Glen Hall stayed with Homer Young, and others visited G. A. Young and Art Amdahl's in Graettinger. Lloyd Reigell returned for Conrad’s wedding. Harry Hangon traveled to Estherville and back. A leather mitten was lost at the Thiel & Stewart sale. finder to Times office.

Homer Young Clarence Lloyd Olson G. A. Youngs Berg Art Amdahl Graettinger Lloyd Reigell Conrad Harry Hangon Esther Ville Thiel & Stewart Times Office

Misses Elsie and Cloetta Green Visit Breffle Home

The Misses Elsie and Cloetta Green were visitors at the Breffle home for a Sunday call, stopping by to spend time with the family in a cordial social visit.

Osgood Elsie Cloetta Green Breffle

New Northwestern Iowa grain house and pota to club efforts

Breffle to manage a new four tank concrete grain house in Osgood with a 16 foot cupola, while a wave of moves and farming plans sweep through the area. Oscar Rusch reports high potato yields and profits from 10 acres, selling direct to grocers and advocating late planting.

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