Local News Briefs From Fort Dodge and Surroundings
Local notes report social visits and travel including Johny Vadder of Fort Dodge as guest at the P. J. McCarty home. Mala Petersen arrived for a visit with local friends after sunmering in North Dakota. Several residents returned from travels or duties in Minnesota and Milwaukee, with remarks on a brother’s wedding and jury service. Notices mention gatherings at Mrs. J. H. Gammon’s home and a card club event with Progressive Five Hundred. Plans for J. P. Conway to move to Graettinger are noted as well.
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Burkhead & Co
Ady
Johny Vadder
Fort Dodge
P. J. McCarty
Mala Petersen
North Dakota
L. E. Richardson
Rothsay
Minnesota
Frank O'Connor
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Andrew Jensen
West Bent
Fred Spies
Burkhead& Co
Adv
T. Jacobson
Jewell
Worthington
Minne- Bobi
Thomas
Frances
Gerald
Miss. Tanai Daffy
Bemencburg
Buests
Vincent Kelly
I. Jensen
P. J. Hesaion
Emmetsburg notes and local society items
Emmetsburg residents attend family visits while local society groups meet. Mrs. J. G. Amdahl welcomes congratulations on a new daughter born January 22, and Dr. L. L. Lindsey returns from Des Moines after veterinarians’ state meeting. The Norse Ladies Aid and Catholic Missionary Society hold gatherings, while local business and social updates cover moves, radio installation, and parish events.
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Moe TY
Fidler
Burkhead & Co
Adv
Phillip Johnson
Emmetsjburg
Katie Barnhart
Emmetsburg
C. K. Pierson
Airkost
George
Grinnel
Iowa
Graettinger
Fred Luhman
Grachtinger
L. C. Gammon
J. L. Sidlay
Catholic Missiionary Society
Vincent Kelly
L. L. Lindsey
Des Moines
J. G. Amdahl
A. HH. Henningsen
John Wilson
J. C. Wilson
Rochester
Minnesota
Ordene Olson
Birney’ ‘Hospital
Eatherville
Times
Marion Marie
Lyceum
Hawkeye Hall
C. A. Jensen
J. H
Do Englishmen Understand American Slang Joke
A humorous exchange notes a plan for a London wedding with an earl sending a cable asking for a visitor. The joke hinges on whether the caller wants the speaker or their money, revealing translation challenges of slang across cultures.
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London
Estherville High Beats Terrill 32 to 15 in Hoops
Estherville High School basketball defeated Terrill 32 to 15 last night. Coach Fidlar attended the game. The article questions why Estherville has refused to play Graettinger as Graettinger has two upcoming games with Emmetsburg.
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Estherville
Terrill
Fidlar
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Funeral Of Mrs. G C Vedder Held In Emmetsburg
The funeral of Mrs. G. C. Vedder was held in Emmetsburg on Friday. Services were at St. Thomas church with Rev. Father Mc Nerney officiating. Interment followed at St. John's cemetery. The Vimes extend sympathy to the husband and children in their sorrow.
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George Vedder
G. C. Vedder
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Church
Father McNerney
St. John’s Cemetery
Vimes
Graettinger Market Report for January 24 1924
Graettinger market report lists hogs at top price, eggs and hens, ducks and geese, roosters and butter. Notable prices: eggs and hens vary, butter noted as good dairy around 48 cents.
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Graettinger
Wikert Egesos Case On Trial At Emmetsburg District Court
Clarence Wikert vs Lore Egesos is on trial this week in Emmetsburg district court over a disputed farm lease. Egesos sued for possession and lost, with Wikert now seeking damages. Bowling contests feature Graettinger and Terrill as they vie for a cup, with detailed scores to be published next week. Methodist Church notes list services, junior league, and meetings for Thursday afternoon. Rev J Mekkelson invites all.
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Vincent Kelly
Jacob
Norwegian Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
8. K. Simonsen
Art Anderson
Clarence Landel
Wallingford
Graettinger Jeallers
Anderson
Patent-Teachers Association
Wikert-Egesos
Clarence Wikert
Lore Egesos
Emmetsburg
Wikert
Graettinger and
Terris
Graettinger
Terril
Louis Anderson Farm Home Burned Near Ruthven
Sunday fire destroyed Louis Anderson’s farm home two miles north of Ruthven. Occupants Mr and Mrs Von Smith saved all their furniture and stock. The house valued at 5000 dollars and the farm property at 5000 dollars, with fire likely started by sparks.
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Louis Anderson
Ruthven
von Smith
Smith
Lutheran Church Notice in Norwegian Service Next Sunday
Lutheran church announces a Norwegian language service next Sunday at 10 30 a m in Graettinger with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Luther League program at 7 30 p m all are welcome Rev O Sande pastor
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Graettinger
Luther League
All Welcome
O. Sande
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