Death of Mrs Ida Cummins at Newcastle Nebraska
Mrs Ida Cummins of Newcastle dies of rheumatism of the heart. Her parents Mr and Mrs I Noble travel to Newcastle after the telegram. Survived by husband and five children. Funeral plans unsettled. remains may be moved to Graettinger for burial. Also note Graettinger High School boys defeat Armstrong 81 to 11 after Armstrong adds three new players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. ¥. Noble
Ida Cummins
Newcastle
Nebraska
Noble
Gardner
Graettinger
Armstrong
Gracttinger High School
Ed Anderson Auction Set for March 8 in Graettinger
Ed Anderson of east of Graettinger will hold an auction Tuesday March 8. He plans to farm only 120 acres this year after a half section last year and will sell 8 horses, 32 cattle, 12 Duroc Jersey sows and various machinery. The notice will run in next week's Graettinger Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Anderson
East of Graettinger
Anderson
Graettinger Times
Household Goods Auction This Saturday
Miss Nell McCarty will sell her household goods at auction this Saturday starting at two o'clock. The sale will be held one block north and one block east of the Lutheran church as she moves to St Paul. Grodland and Hepp are auctioneers with Vincent Kelly as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell McCarty
St. Paul
Grodland & Hepp
Vincent Kelly
Reeves & Keator
Grachtinger
Lars Hyesos
Grodland & Hopp
Grodland
Tornell Granted New Trial in Estherville District Court
Judge DeLand granted Leonard Tornell a new trial in Estherville District Court. The date is not fixed. Tornell remains free on bail as juror instructions were deemed possibly erroneous and sentiment in Ta therville was not favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tornell
Deland
Estherville
Leonard Tornell
Tatherville
Funeral Service for Paul Paulson Sunday in two churches
The funeral for Paul Paulson will be held Sunday at 12:30 in the Norwegian Lutheran church in Graettinger and at 2:30 in the Danish Lutheran church in South Walnut. Interment follows at the South Walnut Cemetery. Relatives delayed the service while locating P. J. Paulsen in California. he was expected to arrive in Graettinger Friday or Saturday, prompting the final arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Paulson
Graettinger
South Walnut
P. J. Paulsen
California
Grachtinger
Superior auction sales report from Reeves and Bush Brothers
Reeves reports a successful Superior auction with Bush Brothers selling cattle hogs sheep and thoroughbred horses though no large machinery list. Cattle ranged 100 to 120 dollars and sheep about 20. Grade Duroc sows averaged 60 per head first ten sold. chickens 1.61. horses 150. cows about 75. machinery top prices. Hackett Graham Poland China sale at Burt last week yielded hogs averaging 60 to 70 per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Ben S
Reeves
Bush Brothers
Col. Shartle
Ruthven
Hackett & Graham
Poland
Burt
Celebrated Silver Wedding Anniversary in Our Community
A surprise Saturday gathering honored Mr and Mrs Louis Christiansen on their silver wedding anniversary with about sixty neighbors present. Rev H P K Hansen gave the presentation address and the couple received a silver plateau and fern dish. J L Paulsen attended, noting he was at the wedding ceremony 25 years ago. The Times wishes them health and happiness and a long life together. Colonial Ball at Estherville Draws D A R Attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Christiansen
Mr. Paulsen
Times
Mrs. Christiansen
Sales Wrap: Cattle Tops and Cartage at Local Auctions
Good sales continue as J Bradley and W J Matsen report strong auction turnout with cows around 70 per head. McCullough sale saw horses up to 150 and cows to 70, Sy tsima’s sale cleared two teams at 700, chickens 2 per head. Hassell sale noted sows averaging 85 to 70, topping near 80. Clarence Richardson sale in progress today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Matsen
McCullough
Sytsima’s
Hassell
Grodland
Clarence Richardson
Food price drop teased in Des Moines Register item
A Monday Des Moines Register note claims food prices fell 875 percent at Cedar Rapids, promising free groceries worth four dollars plus 7.75 dollars cash. Readers are urged to do simple percentage math but told not to rush to Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Cedar Rapids
Grace Hester Injured in Possible Street Car Crash
Telegram reports Grace Hester injured and possibly needing surgery after a city street car collision. Des Moines station recalls two street cars collision with several girls hurt, including a likely fractured ankle for one passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hester
Des Moines
Grace
Third
Hillside
Section Avenues
John Vaughn
Vaughn
Sevastopol
Fort Des Moines
Hester
Organize Patriotic Association At Emmetsburg
Sunday evening a meeting at the K C hall Emmetsburg organized an American Association for the Recognition of the Republic of Ireland. Father Savage presided and Miss Anna Donovan was elected presiding officer. Officers named Charles Duhigg president Mrs Dan Kelly vice president Mrs John McNamara recording secretary Ed McNally financial secretary J W Neary treasurer seven directors soon to be chosen. The Emmetsburg Democrat provides a full Ireland against England account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Hall
Emmetsburg
Republic of Ireland
Father Savage
Des Moines
Anna Donovan
Charles Duhigg
Dan Kelly
John McNamara
Ed McNally
J. W. Neary
Emmetsburg Democrat
Ireland
England
Rebekahs Surprise Members With Silver Wedding Gift
An Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Louis Christensen and siblings moving away. An old time dance, I O O F three piece orchestra, and a midnight lunch with red pink and yellow decor followed. Mr. Fleming gave a silverware keepsake commemorating their silver wedding anniversary. Guests bid hopeful greetings for their Golden wedding in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fleming
Mrs. Christensen
American Legion Week Appeals to Join Graettinger Post
The John Nelson Post of Graettinger urges ex-service men to join during American Legion week. The post aims to be the best and largest in the county, inviting all Legion members to help outfit new recruits and support disabled buddies and adjusted compensation. Art Henningsen is the Post Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
John Nelson
Graettinger
Art Henningsen
Service Star Legion War Mothers meet at bachelor club rooms
Members of the Service Star Legion War Mothers will hold a meeting Sunday February 26 at three o clock in the club rooms donated by the Bachelor Club. All members are urged to attend. Mrs Bigley is president and Mrs Hession is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelor Club
Service Star Legion
Corley to Wrestle Saturday Night at Woodman Hall
Two wrestling cards are planned at Woodman hall in Grachtnger this week. On Thursday George Richards of Wallingford faces local James Paulsen in a 180 vs 170 pound clash with a preliminary bout. Saturday night Vee J. Corley of Emmetsburg meets the Thursday winner, with a first class preliminary plus boxing exhibition planned. An additional match with Prof. Olson and Ed Herke may follow later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Grachtinger
George Richards
Wallingford
Jnkie Paulsen
Mr. Paulsen
Richards
Vee J. Corley
Emmetsburg
Corley
Camp Pike
Prof
Olson
Arnolds Park
Ed Herke
Herke
Richards Defeats Wikert in Wallingford Wrestling Match
George Richards of Wallingford defeated Ray Wikert of Wallingford in a Saturday wrestling bout, winning in a quick fall. The next day Wikert wrestled Richards forty minutes to a draw. Jens Eglund beat Ruby in the prelim and Gerald Reed defeated Sevatson in ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wikert
Wallingford
George Richards
Richards
Ray
Jens Eglund
Mr. Ruby
Gerald Reed
Sevatson
Free Gifts For Children Saturday Tree
Osher's ad announces free gifts for children this Saturday at the tree event. Details are limited but invite families to attend and receive items for youngsters.
M O Berkland Killed in Wagon Accident
M O Berkland of east of Graettinger died Friday when the wagon king bolt broke. He and his brother Oden were driving from the Alderson sale near Ringsted. Berkland, 33 and unmarried, was buried after funeral services at Fairfield Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Berkland
Graettinger
Oden
Alderson Sale
Ringsted
Woodbridge
Fairfield
Berkland
Sunday School Institute at Local Church
A Sunday school institute will be held at the church next Sunday with sessions starting at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Dr. Herbrecht of the state Sunday school association leads the morning and evening services, with Dr. Bushnell preaching at 11:00 AM and the quarterly conference at 2:00 PM. The event urges all Sunday school workers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbrecht
State Sunday School Association
Bushnell
Dist
M. E
County Sunday School Institute
Cunningham
Card of Appreciation for Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Louis Christensen express gratitude for neighbors and friends who surprised them on their February 20 Silver anniversary. They thank Rev Hansen for a gift and the Rebekah lodge Brothers and Sisters for a reception and present, saying the kindness will be a lasting memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Rebekah Lodge
Louis Christensen
Woodman Lodge Sets February Initiation Night
Members of the Woodman lodge plan another rousing initiation at their hall on Monday evening February 28. A number of candidates will be present to video the goat, and all old members are urged to attend. Two weeks earlier Hilton Harris was initiated into the order’s mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordine Olson
Oscar N. Olson
Ordine
Woodman Lodge
Woodman
Hilton Harris
Order
Basket Social at Suss School District No 6
A basket social will be held Friday evening February 25 at the Suss school Lost Island township three miles west and two miles south of town. Miss Mac OConnor is teacher. Everybody invited. Ev Lutheran Zion Congregation holds divine services Sunday February 17 at 2 pm in English at the Meth afisk church. Rev J E Andrene, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suss
Lost Island Twnship
Mac O'Connor
Ev. Luth
Ev. Lutheran Zion Congregation
Methafisk
J .E. Andrene
Basket Social at Gravel Pit School March 8
A basket social will be held at Gravel Pit school District No. 9, two miles north of Graettinger, on Tuesday evening March 8. Miss Margaret Lynch is the teacher and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravel Pit
Graettinger
Margaret Lynch
Lutheran Church Notice Graettinger and Lost Island Services
English service in Graettinger at 10 30 Sunday morning and at Lost Island at 8 o clocks week, Rev Q Sande pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Lost Island
Q. Sande
Monday Night at Hawkeye Theatre Methodist Program Ends Tonight
A special program at Hawkeye theatre Monday evening February 28 starts at 8 15 under Methodist Young Peoples' society. Admission 50c adults 35c children. Soloists and ensembles include Mrs Cunningham LeRoy Bartleman Olive Noble and members of Bachelor Club with various readings and musical numbers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Theatre
Methodist Young Peoples’ Society
Barcarolle
Hoffman
Cunningham
Ceee High School
Geelghe
Clara Suis
Olive Noble
Bachelor Club Reading
Ceee Eens
Arlene Myhre
LeRoy Bartleman
A. H. Shaver
Ees
Ars Aed
Bachelor Club
Reading
Miss
Farquhar
Cissece ccc
Too Late To Begin Being Careful cartoon by J N Ding
A Des Moines Register cartoon depicts a taxi striking a bicycle rider, likely killing or badly injuring the boy. The father carries the child into a home as a police inspector questions the taxi driver and bystanders fill the street, conveying a poignant moral about road safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Will Move To Leslie Michigan Emmetsburg Family Relocates
Martin Gray and his father Henry Gray will move to Leslie Michigan on March first. They recently bought an 110 acre tract for 90 dollars an acre fifteen miles from the Corbins’ residence and plan mixed farming. M Skowbo of Emmetsburg also plans to move to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Michigan
Martin Gray
Emmetsburgh
Times
The
Henry Gray
Corbin
M. Skowbo
Emmetsburg
Three Candidates for Graettinger Postmaster Job
Mrs George Coolidge of this place enters the race for Graettinger postmaster. She circulates a petition with liberal signatures. The field now includes Mrs Coolidge Martin Myhre and O H Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coolidge
Graettinger
Mrs. Fleming Buys Jensen Residence at Auction
Mrs. J A Fleming purchased the Peter Jensen residence at a Saturday auction. The price was in the neighborhood of $1,000. The home is occupied by Mr and Mrs Floyd Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Jensen
J. A. Fleming
Peter Jensen
Floyd Fleming
Weather Week Sums Up Cold and Warm Alternations
The forecast calls for a mix of cold and warm days with windy and calm periods. No snow on the ground. March mood described as a middle of the month feeling.
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Grant Giffin
Fort Madison
Giffin
Columbia Records
M. Welcholzer
Columbia
Weinholzer
E. J. Mitchell
George
Mra
A. J.johnson
Lun‘deen
Goundrey
Margaret
Gladys Nefstead
Margaret George
Mosars
Wendell, Anderson
Cyril Nefstead
Ted Mitchell
Guilford Paulsen
Grace Hester
Meeting of
Service Star Legion War Mothers
Leo J. Corley
Methodist Church
M. E. Church
Young Peoples’ Choir
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