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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1923
Page
7
Weekly roundup from Ruthven area notes visits by Mrs. McCormick and Misses Marie Rosie, New Year dances at Woodie Hall, and attendance at Iowa University. Local injuries include a finger cut from a bottle mishap. Roadhead mentions students, births, marriages, and community events with many names and places, including Ames, Ringsted, and Northwest universities.
Lost Island Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs. Chas. Christ home on January 18. A young peoples gathering is planned for the New Year. Mr and Mrs C D Lande host a New Year dinner for relatives and friends. Alfred Roseland from St. James Minnesota visited December 1 to celebrate a silver wedding anniversary. Mrs Sheffield and daughter Buel visited relatives in Estherville. M Anfin Rierson and daughter Ann stayed with the Sheffield household Wednesday.
The early county supervisor Westergard, who served on December 20, reduced neglect of duties by focusing on ranking and office tasks. He supported opening the highway between J A Spies and T Sullivan corners to connect with Primary 7, despite criticism for not opening the route earlier. The proposed 8000 cost and a dangerous Rock Island crossing risk were noted, with many praising his actions and warnings about safety measures near the railroad crossing and hill.
A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Sandville on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. More than a hundred guests gathered at their home west of Grachtinger Sunday evening for refreshments and social merriment. A mammoth wedding cake crafted by C A Taylor of Gruettinges Takery featured, with silverware presents and warm wishes from friends near and far including Mr and Mrs Q J Resness, Mrs G L Lewis, Alfred Roseland, and many others.
Warren Newhall son of Mr and Mrs M E K J Newhall of this city married last October in Jackson Minnesota to a young buddy. Our reporter knows few details. M Newhall visited Graettinger recently and is regarded as an estimable lady. The groom grew up locally and has many friends. He served in the Ikhald ranks with credit and the military departure is a point of pride. The Times extends best wishes for a happy life together.
The Graettinger Bachelor Club held its annual evening with a motion picture “Man to Man” at Hawkeye theatre, a banquet in the opera house basement, and a social dance at Hawkeye. New officers spoke. Tyner’s trial postponed. shooting complaint filed. Supt. Johnson to referee Friday basketball games.
On January 2 the American Legion post held its regular monthly meeting. Members filled out bonus application blocks with Vincent Kelly of the Farmers & Merchants Bank assisting as notary public, joined by Arthur Hannings.
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