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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
6
Rodman hosts Graettinger Friday in a pair of basketball games. If Rodman’s first team outplays their second by two to one, Rodman could claim the state title this year. Support from students and fans is urged to boost the home team.
The Gracttinger boys and girls lost to Ruthven at Ruthven Friday. The boys fell 17 to 14 and the girls 18 to 15, with the girls showing strong effort in their first game of the season and many players called upon in tough moments.
A composite of classified notices from Graettinger Iowa listings includes wants for mink hides, estray calf, lost yellow dog, house for sale, white Pekin drakes, large Graettinger store building for sale or rent, shoe repair, Duroc Jersey boars, Poland China gilts, land listing wanted, truck hauling, agents wanted for trees and plants, stray calf estray, and hired girl request. Listings name individuals such as J A Spies T J Duffy F Bates M Weinholzer P Tahnelck Elmey Olson E H Moraine Lewis Léopold C K Pierson Hawks Nursery Co Mia flanagan and Rachel Holt by phone numbers and locations in Graettinger Iowa.
The game produced a mighty interesting contest with both sides earning every value. A return match is set for Friday evening January 21 in Graettinger. Mrs RB Young relayed news from Mrs Johnson of Painesville Minnesota that Miss Jesse Solbreck died Christmas Day, a former resident of the locality. The Solbreck family once lived on the Jacob Brekke farm, and friends mourn the untimely passing of the young woman.
John Pokker and Steve Johnson of Estherville opened a Quick Service lunch room in the Piersonlanch office on the south side. They will offer homemade pies cakes and sandwiches. Mr Dokker owns a similar lunch room at Estherville and his wife runs a restaurant there. He employs a pastry cook to make pies and cakes for the three calling places. He has a neat business and will undoubtedly enjoy a good patronage.
The Graettinger Rebekah lodge held installation night on Wednesday January 11 with Past Noble Grand Ella Reed as District Deputy President, assisted by Edith Grodland. New officers included Anna Christensen, Luella Reeves, Jennie Young, Elizabeth Dybevik, Julia Wikert, Rose Peterson, Blanche Baumpartner, Edith Grodinad, Gaetta Sigler, Myrtle Trusdale, Anna Frick, Blanche Young, Lewinn Westergard, and Anna Rogers. The lodge reported growing membership to about one hundred.
Mrs. Thomas McDonald rushed to Sioux Falls on learning her brother John Griffin of Curlew was hurt at the packing plant where he worked. The message gave no details on the severity of the injury.
At the annual meeting the Garettinger Telephone Company declared a ten percent dividend after a prosperous year. Oscar Craven was elected president, Jorgen Anderson secretary, John Graettinger, W. Burg, and LL Lambe joined the board of directors.
At the Grasttinger Live Stock Shipping Association annual meeting members chose F. L. Lambo as president 8S. R. Young as vice president Jorgen Anderson as secretary and J. R. Skow and Oseny Curven as directors. The association reported a business volume of about 250000 dollars in the past year with gradual growth in membership and activity.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society hosts a card party at Woodman hall this Friday with a 25 cent admission. proceeds support relief for starving children in Europe. Lunch available, all are invited. Ruth of the Rockies at Hawkeye Theatre premieres Thursday evening, a high class adventure of bravery and mystery amid mountain scenes.
The text notes Florida like warmth earlier this week followed by a sharp cold snap to fifteen below and raw winds. It mentions Wednesday as ideal then Thirday as bleak with light snow flukes, and recalls a milder period prior to midweek in northwest Iowa. Mentions Charteyensen PF J Paulsen Nelu Skow and Graettinger residents interacting with movie stars in sunny California.
B N Meredith of Auburn Iowa is reported very low after three weeks in Ida Grove hospital and a Rochester Mayo consultation. Friends in Gractiingers sincerity hope for his recovery as the elderly man nears life’s end. Bachelor club and High School faculty plan a home talent show Sowing Wild Oats at Hawkeye theatre January 26 with strong cast practice notes.
The Farmers Grain Company held its annual meeting with F L Lambe elected president A Christiansen named vice president Jorgen Anderson chosen secretary and Oscar Cracon BR E Smith Martin Steward C F Leonard and J M Robinson as board members. The firm reported strong business last year despite a serious car shortage.
Clifton Johnson and his brother in law Ward Harrold with Wim Anderson will drive to California in the latter part of January. Mrs Johnson will go by train. An auction sale of household goods is advertised to be held in Grafctinger Saturday January 22.
Whareholders of the Woodman Association held a meeting a few evenings ago and re-elected all the existing officers to their posts.
Public notice requests all creditors to present any bills against M Weinholzer Sr to M Woinholzer Jr for payment. The message specifies that payments should be directed to the mentioned recipients.
English services will be held next Sunday morning at 10:00. Rev. 5.0, Sando, Pastor.
The Hy Lutheran Zion Congregation announces divine services in English at the M H church on Sunday afternoon January 18 at two o'clock.
Iowa State College home economics reports many children malnourished due to late or hurried breakfasts. A hot, well balanced morning meal aids mood, energy, and performance, aligning breakfast with noon lunch. It cites six million undernourished children nationwide and argues better use of foods improves health as surely as a proper farm ration.
Graettinger and Ruthven clashed in a bruising contest with Ruthven winning by three. Gracttinger and Ruthven each made five field goals and Graettinger faced numerous fouls, including a player ejected. Ruthven held a 2 to 1 edge in fouls and kept the lead late, with Jan. 21 rematch upcoming in Graettinger.
At the Groettinger Telephone Company stockholders meeting held Monday January 10 the rental charge increased from 11 to 18 per year with a 21 per year option if not prepaid. The rise funds material costs and debt while service remains cheaper than nearby towns. Fred Spies and FP Nolan were elected directors. John Gractinger became president with Spies as vice president and Baumgartner as secretary treasurer.
A Ruthven high school recap notes a surge in second half scoring from free throws in a recent game. Upcoming events include Ruthven B B girls and boys visiting next Friday. Sophomores plan physiology next semester and read three classics. Harold Christiansen injures ankle during practice, sidelining him briefly.
An agitated Chicago woman told police her husband, missing two days, has threatened to drown himself and asked for river dragging. She then revealed a key identifying detail he is deaf, prompting officers to seek a body if found. A second remark muses on war price controls and the drawbacks of reigniting conflict.
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