Agnes McCarty Dies After Illness at Age Six
Agnes McCarty, age six, died this morning after a nine week illness that began with tonsillitis. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Catholic church. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. E. McCarty, three sisters Grace Nan Kathryn and one brother Edward. The Times offers condolences to the bereaved family amid a community sorrow. First National Bank stockholders elected directors M L Brown A J Johnson John O Connor I Montgomery J W Mitchell Fred Spies and John Jertson. Brown named president Spies vice president J Jertson cashier. A six percent semi annual dividend was declared. Farmers Merchants Bank reported strong finances with increased surplus. John P Kirby re elected president Vincent Kelly chosen as next treasurer.
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Agnes McCarty
Angels In Heaven
D. E. McCarty
Grace
Nan
Kathryn
Edward
First National Wards
Wirst National Bank
M. L. Brown
A. J. Johnson
John O'Connor
I. Montgomery
J. WH Mitchell
Fred Spiex
John O. Jertson
Fred Spies
John ©. Jertson
Elizabeth Jensen
J. EK. Turner
Farmera & Merchants Bank
John P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
Dybevik Named Manager at Oswood Yard
Dybevik, assistant manager of Royal Lumber Co. yard in Graettinger, is placed in charge of the Oswood yard and will relocate there by March first. He is described as a capable young business man and faithful employee, with the Royal management offering congratulations.
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B. Dybevik
Royal Lumber Co
Graettinger
Osgoul
Oszood
Royal Management
the Times
Pythian Sisters Install Offiers and Hold Dance
After the January 18 meeting of the Pythian Sisters, installation of officers followed by refreshments at the new coffee house. Members praised the event as a success and invited more to join. An old time dance is planned for Friday night at Wallingford with a promised good time.
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Pythian Sisters
Wallingford
Wedded Young Couples Celebrate winter Nuptials
Two marriages are reported in this city. Theo Hermansen wed Miss Vera Christopher with Wm Hermanson as best man in a January ceremony at the bride’s home. The couple plan a February home in Gruettinger with a Chicago honeymoon. The second union links Julia Montgomery and Michael Cifernia at St Andrew's Church Oakland, followed by a wedding breakfast and a Santa Rosa visit before settling in Marysville where he farms. The bride, a Graettinger native and former nurse, is praised for community service and education.
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My. Theo, Hermansen
Minas Minnia Henningsen
Mrs. C. Henningsen
MH. P. KK. Hansen
South Walnut
Vera Christopher
Wm. Hermanson
Misa Mable Anderson
Oto
Iowa
Grachtinger
Andrew Hermanson
Ruthven
Howl
Wandera. Hermanson
Julia A. Montgomery
J. B. Carney
Oakland
Columbus
New Mexico
Margavilla
California
Ruthven Boys and Girls to Visit Graettinger Friday
Two local basketball games set for the Graettinger High School gym Friday feature Ruthven teams visiting Graettinger. Ruthven won the boys game by three points and the girls by a larger margin in Ruthven two weeks ago. Both towns boast strong teams and eager fans as they seek season records, with about 200 attendees at the Ruthven game.
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High School
Sriday
Ruthven
Graettinger
Graetlinger
Versin
Grachtinger
Noes
PTA Meeting Announces January 24 Program at School
The Parent Teachers association will meet at the school house Monday evening January 24 at 8 p.m. The program includes Evelyn Swift Palle on Physical Education with Prof Gotke and 4th and 6th grade drills, Arlene Myhre on Civic Subject Financing the Nation, and a duet by Hertha Spies and Clara Suss.
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Parent Teachers Association
Evelyn Swift Palle
Gotke
Hieimee Arlene Myhre
Hertha Spies
Clara Suss
Man Injured in Farm Accident Near Wallingford
Minmet Moore broke his leg while helping his son Ray on the farm near Wallingford last week. He fell while placing a hay rack on a wagon and was taken to Estherville hospital where doctors expect a several week layoff.
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Minmet Moore
Breaka Ley
Ray
Wallingford
Emmet Moore
Estherville Hospital
Walter Montgomery Married in Idaho
Walter Montgomery son of Mr and Mrs P Montgomery of this city was united in marriage in Idaho some time ago. He was one of Grachtinger s best known and highly regarded young men and grew to manhood here. School day friends will be pleased to learn of his marriage and extend congratulations.
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Walter Montgomery
P. Montgomery
Idaho
Walter
Grachtinger
Grachtinger High School
Murder of Mrs Minnie Benjamin Stuns Algona Church Musician
Mrs Minnie Benjamin, 40, organist at the Congregational church, was found dead with a fractured skull in her Algona home. Her husband L T Benjamin, 50, was jailed on murder charges after a coroner’s verdict found him guilty of killing his wife with a bloodstained hammer. Police say the fatal blows occurred between 6 and 6:30 pm as the couple returned home from town, with a neighbor and Miss Moline witnessing the tense scene. Benjamin maintains innocence while funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday at 2 pm.
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Algona Algona
Minnie Benjamin
L.T. Benjamin
Benjamin
C. W. Hopkins
C. G. Blesman
George D. Peck
Kossuth
Lodge
Mystic Workers
Sowing Wild Oats at Hawkeye
The Graetlinger Bachelor Club presents an English four act comedy drama titled Sowing Wild Oats on Wednesday January 26 in Hawkeye. The cast includes Bert Shaver Edith his Daughter Miss Schillig and John Marsland among others. Tickets go on sale Friday with prices 50 cents for adults and 3 cents for children.
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Graetlinger Bachelor Club
London
A. H. Shaver
Bert
John Marsland
Bert Shaver
Edith
Miss Schillig
Harry Marsland
L. C. Gammon Macdonald
Inde
James Bigley Lawrence Macdonald
Stoakesa Eva Webster
Clara Suss
Sarah Gildren
Irma Farquhar Leon Armamdale
D. A. Jensen Patrick Woodford
Alfred Simonson Gibson
the Tailor
John G. Anderson sMys
Dishson
Dulia Andersen Chas, Roberts
Albert Harrington Peter
F. R. Graettinger
Jensen Knox
Alfred Simonsen Porter
Fred Graettinger
John G. Anderson
K. 8. Stoaken
Graettinger High Teams Top Rodman In twin wins
Graettinger high school basketball teams defeated Rodman squads Friday at the high school gym. The firsts won 42 to 17, the seconds prevailed 13 to 9, with strong teamwork and solid officiating by John C. Jertson. A fair crowd attended. A surprise party for Ricr Halverson and family followed Sunday.
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Ricr Halverson
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Martin Laughlin
Dybevik
MIG
VIA
Julia Montgomery
Service Star Legion Meeting
War Mothers
Service Star Legion
American Legion
Joe Bigley
2. J. Hession
Roy Bartleman
Sioux Rapids
R. W. Andrews
Maryavills
Marysville
Times
Hawkeye
Trim Rodman
Tia
Weg
Farmers & Merchants Bank
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P. Kirby
K. 5. Storks
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