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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
3
The fragment traces Mrs Hollander born in October 29 1874 and her moves from Palo Alto around 1886 to Emmetsburg township and Vernon township. It notes her marriage to John Hollander in spring 1894, their residence near Mallard and Emmetsburg, and a 4 year relocation to Rhame North Dakota. She is survived by her husband and several sons.
The death of Mrs. Hollander is reported with a long list of her children and siblings living in Rhame Denver Seattle and other places. One son John serves in France. She was humble industrious and devoted to family and community and was deeply mourned by Palo Alto friends and neighbors who extend sympathy to survivors.
Mon day morning opening exercises featured the debating team. They will travel Friday afternoon to Estherville to meet the Estherville team Saturday morning to discuss government regulation of necessities of life. About forty boosters signed the trip list. Supt. Johnson will book rooms. those not signed should call the High School. The next literary program date is pending. Our basketball team will miss tomorrow night’s game as all players attend the Estherville debate. a game on the 17th may be in West Bend or Livermore.
Vernon reports Dickey elected yell master of the High School with Arthur assisting. They led the Friday night cheer at the game and will direct the next display of leadership at Estherville tomorrow night.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Rev. and Mrs. Sande's home on Wednesday afternoon. New officers elected: Mrs. John Bontlhus president, Mrs. Louis Thoresen vice president, Mrs. Martin Myhre secretary, Mrs. P. G. Johnson treasurer. Committees were named for donations and flower fund. Secretary reported a prosperous year with 371.80 raised, including 122.60 from dime collections allocated to missions, orphans, hospital, and related funds. Most other year-end funds funded pastor residence improvements totaling 249.30. Auditing committee appointed.
Community brief with births visits travel and social calls across Graettinger and nearby towns plus farm for sale notices and public notices. Names include Mrs F S Sheffield Miss Barbara Thorson Hannah Roseland Evelyn Thorson H H Sandvig Ethel Gheffield Grags Mantye Albert Thorson John Dinan family and local business listings for livestock hay and land. Indebted readers asked to settle Graettinger Times accounts by February 1 1919.
Property owners are warned to keep sidewalks clear of snow. If not done promptly, the city will remove the snow and charge the adjoining property owner for the cost.
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