08 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
1
A local appeal drives donations to aid Father Graettinger and the West Bend work. Contributors from various classes and faiths back a fund for relief, with emphasis on support shown for park and church efforts amid legal and financial concerns.
A letter from Father M Dobberstein expresses thanks for community support following a court judgment. He notes generous contributions totaling over 1,462 dollars from Graettinger residents and local businesses, praising many citizens for their kindness and signing with affection. Names of contributors and amounts are listed from Graettinger and nearby areas.
The Farmers Grain Company thanks patrons for their support during the past year and pledges to continue providing the best service in all branches. Manager D F E McCarty wishes that 1926 proves a banner year for both customers and the firm.
Old Graft reports in Centerville warn residents about a long running land scheme promising rich returns in New York City. Victims urged to send large fees to a Boone graftor to protect interests, with Woolworth building links cited as potential payoffs. Red Cross meeting set for Saturday January 10 at 3 PM at Farmers and Merchants Bank to elect officers and discuss county nurse proposals.
Raymond J. Larsen weds Miss Leong Schoed at St Pauls Church Convrey Minnesota on December 27 in a ceremony by Rev Ad Kashgar. The couple will live in Mankato where Raymond works for Hubbard Milling Company. Raymond is son of Thomas Larson of Mankato and has a military background. The bride, daughter of the Schoell family, is praised as bright and devoted. The Times offers best wishes for their happiness.
Milford High School defeated Graettinger 38 to 5 on Milford floor Friday. Graettinger was missing center Petersen. Elsinast led Milford with four three throws. Grattie’s offense found few clean shots. Armstrong beat Graettinger 38 to 22 as Harrington Paulson and Johnson led Groethinger’s attack.
Vintage market brief notes corn visible supply and oats ratio, with cattle feeders exiting business and hogs moving to markets. Mentions a hoped rise to 1.60 and cautions on dealer risk, all amid partial calendar mentions and a local bank calendar reference.
A newspaper note says suede shoes that are discolored or shabby can be dyed with a liquid shoe dye made for ordinary leather shoes. The dye flattens the nap to resemble leather and makes the shoes easier to care for, as advised by Miss Laura Holmes in applied art at Iowa State College.
An appreciation from Graettinger Methodist Episcopal Church officers thanks voters for supporting the church and thanks Graettinger Business Matic for prizes. Also a Dagoy churn advertisement claims faster butter production, promising time savings compared with traditional churns.
Charles Spies of his place married Miss Isabelle Slavan of St Louis at St Louis on Saturday Adolph Spies brother of the groom served as best man The couple will reside in Grachtinger further particulars were not learned for this notice
The annual meeting of Farmers Grain Company reported a fine business year and a dividend percentage to be announced in an upcoming Times issue. A card party is planned for January 16 at Woodman Hall by Catholic Ladies Aid Society with Progressive Five Hundred and luncheon. Rebekah and IOOF dances scheduled for January 14 at Woodman Hall with refreshments provided.
The M E church won the Grac tinger voting contest with 283 944 votes, Wyn Lemmons second 160 057 and Henry Lammers third 146 205. The Gleaners had 142 181 votes in fourth place. Several other contestants and prizewinners are listed, with notes on December events, local cinema shows, and community celebrations tied to the contest.
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