Farmers Institute Opens Today in Graettinger
Graettinger hosts the Farmers Institute opening with talks by J P Aves Ames dairy expert, a Friday address by W N Stevenson, plus a patriotic program and a film at Hawkeye theatre. The event features multiple speakers, musical numbers, and a declamatory contest with winners advancing to state rounds.
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Farmers Institute
Graettinger
J. P. Aves
Ames
Hawkeye Theatre
W. N. Stevenson
Soil Department
Agricultural Institute
Reiis
Italy
West Bend Dominates Graettinger In Double Victory
West Bend girls win 22 to 8 over Graettinger as Graettinger’s boys fall 89 to 19. West Bend’s stronger girls team leads section while Graettinger fights back in the second half. Players Reed Isch Nelson and Nylen lead for West Bend. Graettinger’s Johnson and Mrieson pace their offense.
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Graettinger Tennigs
Weat Bend
Graettinger
West Bend
West Ben
Grauttinger
West
Reed
Isch
Nasen
Nylen
Helinke
Stevens
Reel
Nelson
Gammon
Nefstead
Foster
Kent
Craven
Gannon
West Kend Boys
Johnson
Mrieson
Christiansen
Green Amt
Reynolis
Ghirialiansen
Chris Liangen
le West Bond
Drough
Jurgens
Nessen
Watson
Miller
Breuch
Sister of Mrs Bergum Died Last Friday
Miss Oleona J Thorsness died Friday at her sister Mrs EK A Bergums home in this city. Itineral services were held at home and Lutheran church. Rev Sunde officiated. Burial was at the cemetery east of town. Pallbearers were Clarence Clemhoun Allen Herrem Lire Solohiem Theodore Styvomer Conrad Myron Pogde. Survived by three sisters and one brother. Born August 12 1845 in Norway. Emigrated to the United States at age two, lived with parents until their deaths, then with her sister in Cumberland Wisconsin. Moved to Grad finger in 1916 and lived with Mrs Bergum until death. The deceased was of advanced age but esteemed, a devout Christian. Her passing mourned by sisters and brother and sympathy extended. Prizes Offered this week for high bowling score.
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Oleona J. Thorsness
EK. A. Bergum
Sunde
Clarence Clemehoun
Allen Herrem
Lire Solohiem
Theodore Styvomer
Conrad
Cumberland
Wisconsin
Gradfinger
Bergum
Thorsness
Cumberland, Wisconsin
Stromer
Estherville
By A. Bergum
Hans Thorsness
Sinai
South Dakota
Vernon Girl Wins Local Spelling Prize In Blizzard Crimes
A severe blizzard traps travelers and tests endurance as a Des Moines man nearly dies attempting to reach the Graettinger home through nine inches of snow and biting winds. Mrs. Graettinger aids a freezing traveler while the husband survives a harrowing night. officials note the storm as the worst in 25 years with thirteen Minnesota and Dakotas deaths. Coal shortages hit Graettinger as dealers exhaust stocks and schools scramble for fuel, with Emmetsburg securing fifteen tons of coal for Re High School.
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Mo Aman
John Graethinger
Lada Wade
Gruettinors
John
Lerel
Grachtinger
Grachtingey
Sherve
Emmelsburg
Funeral Of Mrs Briggs Held At Steamboat Rock
The Times notes the February death of Mrs. M. M. Briggs after pneumonia and a funeral in Steamboat Rock. Born 1882 in Indiana, she moved with her parents to Travis County and joined the OM Church at sixteen. She married T. S. Briggs in 1860 and left four children, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She was beloved for cheerfulness and wisdom.
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M. M. Briggs
C. J. Mekkelson
M. E
Strawberry Point
Iowa
J. A. Rothermel
C. C. Rucker
Jake Leduc
J.mindall
J. 2
Conway
al: Downing
Steamboat Rock
Burlin
Martha Matilda Webster
Kuseiusko County
Indiana
Hince
Smara
Waring
Carral County
Travis
OM. 1
Ember
T. S. Briggs
Carroll County
Yenra
Death of C. C. Bonstead, 88, in Graettinger
C C Bonstead aged 88 of Graettinger died at home Sunday after weeks of illness. He fractured an arm weeks earlier and pleurisy hastened death. Funeral held at home and Lutheran church in Jost Island township with Rev Sande officiating. Burial in parochial cemetery. Born February 14 1840 in Consvinger Norway he came to Palo Alto county in 1808. Continued on page four.
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C. C. Bonstead
Graettinger
Lutheran Church
Jost Island Township
8. C. Sande
O. C. Bonsteal
Consvinger
Norway
Paulo Alto County
Audrey Goranson Wins Friday Spelling Contest at Graettinger
Ten top spellers from Lost Island Walnut Vernon and Graettinger competed in Graettinger with Audrey Goranson of Vernon achieving first. Declared perfect spelling base and Miss Sorum served as pronouncer. Winners advance to county contest at Emmetsburg and could compete in Pipestone Minnesota with all expenses paid.
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Audrey Goranson
Vernon Ardella Christensen
Lost Island
Mary Conway
Vernon Ursuline Haslick
Walnut Emmet Murphy
Graettinger
Tessie Ferguson
Vernon Violet Switt
Vaettinger
Ruby Peterson
Walnut
Alise George
Anna Mruch
Vernon Tie
Vernen
Cach
Daine Gradlinger Kchools
Vernon Township
Tus
Greettinger Schools
Sorum
Jost Island
Vernon
Gruettinger
Leona Stoniker
Harry Ferguson
Elizabeth McEvoy
Nellie Higgins
Lillian Harper
Emmetsburg
Pipestone
Minnesota
Name Suggestion sought for youthful auctioneer
Ben I Reeves asks for help naming a young auctioneer who pleased a crowd last Sunday. A ballot box at Bigley and Stiensen workroom collected nearly a hundred suggestions from friends. The editor declines to suggest a name but trusts Reeves to choose wisely.
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Ben I. Reeves
Reeves
Bigley & Stiensen Ient
Dimes
Reevan
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Fine. Institute
Prof. Stevenson
The
Rome
Vine
Youm
Mary Craven
Victor Henningson
Enrod
Stanley Gardiner
Catherine Foster
Miss Barnet
Dohigg
Glee Club
Roogavelt
Homey Young
E. A. Bergum
Julius Sevdy
Vernon Girl
Des Moines
John Gradtinger
Wenty
Walt
Twin City
Dakotas
Droze
Wink
Graetlinger
HS GO
Briggs
Brien
Steamboat Rock Por
Lost Island Cemetery
Our
Great Republic
Towa
Union
Palo Alto
United Wih
Methodist Episcopal Church
Grandran Briggs
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