03 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
1
Graettinger town team defeated Armstrong town team 45 to 1 in a surprising Friday contest. Graettinger’s lineup included Ison forward, Miller forward, Wilson center, Montgomery guard, and Eher guard as the home squad showed strength and depth for the local school.
Groetinger Market Reports notes growing anxiety among residents as pedestrians express fatigue from sudden bicycle passages near street corners. The piece emphasizes the risk to unaccustomed pedestrians and suggests cautious behavior in shared urban spaces.
The page lists multiple annual shareholder and community notices from Graettinger and surrounding areas. Items include Gratinger Telephone Company stockholders meeting January 14 at Tinkeye theatre to elect officers, Graettinger Shipping Association January 11 at Hawk Eye theatre, Farmery Gran company meeting January 9 at Hawkeye theatre, Parmars Creamery Company meeting January 2 at Graettinger creamery, Lost Island Creamery Company meeting January 7 at Susie schoolhouse, and a note on a salary cashier change at First National Bank with Henry Hetler succeeding as cashier and Jersin moving away.
J B Davidson of Iowa State College stresses housing and painting as vital to farm machinery maintenance. He notes systematic repair is the top priority and that proper care correlates with better overall equipment condition. The report mentions seed certification via the Iowa Crop and Small Grain Growers Association and seed quality standards.
tenth grade girls at Ames High, guided by Town State College home economics division, plan a year long wardrobe budget. They estimate needed garments and costs, study material, style, trim, and workmanship, and compare items by visiting local stores to review stock and prices.
The annual assembly of the Town Farm Daredu federation is set for January 1 and 16 at Des Moines. Leaders will discuss agricultural policy and related issues. Everyone is urged to attend. time spent will be worthwhile. Methodist Church events follow with services and Bible study led by Rev C J Mekkelson.
English service next Sunday in Graettinger at 10 40 with Sunday school at 9 50 and a evening program at 7 80 p m. annual Congregational meeting in Graettinger Jan Std at 10 am and in Lost Island Jan 10 at 10 am led by Rev O Sande. Grace Ryan leaves for nursing in Sioux City. The Times extends congratulations to Mr and Mrs Smith on their marriage and wishes a long happy life.
A brief reports two weddings last week. Frank D. Coleman of Murdo, South Dakota, married Miss Munde E. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Smith of Lost Island township. The ceremony was at the bride’s home, Rev. LeRoy McDowell presiding. Best man was Marion Smith, bridesmaid was Prorence Smith. A wedding dinner followed at one o’clock. The couple left for a South Dakota honeymoon and will reside on the groom’s Murdo farm after year’s start. The bride, a longtime community member, is praised for her character and talents. The groom is described as a reliable local farmer. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes.
Mr Henry Smith and Miss Geldie Squibb united in marriage at South Walnut church in Lost Island township. Rev Hansen officiated with Alfred Westergaard as best man and Matilda Rierson as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in the locality as a well regarded young pair in steady, industrious life.
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