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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
6
Mrs. R Nelson died Wednesday at her daughter's home after weeks of illness. Her husband had died recently. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM in the Evangelical Lutheran church. Obituary notice to follow in next week's Times.
In Wallingford, the Franmora Savings bank reports a December 21 statement with cash on hand of 516,684 and deposits near 5286,000. The bank notes no indebtedness and proud townspeople praise the institution’s solid condition. A Wisconsin man confessed paying 6500 to have his wife killed to obtain 620,000 life insurance, claiming he hoped to execute the plan without complications.
Vivien Nords is chosen for a role or honor amid a ceremony noted in local reports. The event highlights a notable figure and mentions related officials or organizations involved in the selection process.
Our weekly weather report notes a severe cold spell from Saturday to Tuesday with high winds and temperatures near 20 below. Tuesday and Wednesday brought milder air but still a raw feel, while sunshine Wednesday offered relief as readings dipped below freezing.
The Farmers Creamery Company of Grachtinger held its annual meeting with a free lunch and re election of Oscar Craven and F L Lambo to the board. New members John Groolinger Pete Dunsay and Elmer Olson were elected. The financial report showed a gain of 11000 in volume and about 6000 more pounds of butter produced, with total business over 115000. Oscar Craven became president and EF L Lombe secretary.
obituary notes the death of Elisabeth Paton Moltz of Valley Falls Kansas after a pneumonia illness. born July 29 1888 at Konmetabury she married John Moltz in 1911 and lived in several states. eight children survive with six living Ruth Ide Katherine Elnora Ida Bertha Charles Earnest Marjorie Fern and Elnora plus a twin Paul and Pauline who died in infancy. funeral is Thursday at 1 pm at A B Johnson residence then to the Lutheran church with Rev Otis L Laing officiating.
Two local marriage notices recount December ceremonies in Graettinger Estherville and Batherville. Earl J. Masters wed Mika Craven in Graettinger with Rev Father Kelly officiating. Lena Iverson to Ludwig Bachner married in Estherville with a large family turnout. The couples plan to reside in Graettinger and Batherville respectively as both men and women hail from well known local families.
Thirty Palo Alto county 4-H club members attended the Ames Short Course with over 500 boys statewide. The program covered livestock, crops, machinery, beekeeping, chemistry and paper making from corn stalks. Speeches by Wakelin McNeel and Father Jaeger highlighted cooperation and education. Joe Lilly shared African life stories. The county team placed fourth in combined livestock and grain judging, with Kermit Iverson and Forrest Rooker leading in grain judging and Buford Henry placing in livestock.
The bride, born and raised in Wallingford, a Wallingford graduate and University of Iowa nurse, weds a Emmetsburg Schools graduate and junior dental student. He belongs to Xi Phi Phi Dental and Theta Xi Social fraternities. They will live in Town City until his graduation.
The announcement states the marriage of Mr R H Rintan and Miss Ethel A Robbing of Livermore on December 28. The bride, daughter of John W Robbing, formerly lived in Graettinger and is a niece of Mr and Mrs D W Cameron. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes for a sunny, happy married life as the couple plans to reside in Livermore.
Members of the Royal Neigh bor Jor announce a new meeting night shifting from Monday to the second Tuesday each month. The next meeting is Tuesday evening January 10 with initiations and installation of officers. District Deputy Anna Smith will attend and all members are urged to attend and inform others.
The young ladies of the local Catholic church announce a card party at Woodman hall Friday evening January 18. Bathbridge and Tivo Hunuved will be played. Lunch will be served. Naval admission charge will be made. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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