Local items and social news from Graettinger area
Fort Dodge guest visits P J McCarty home while many locals return from travels or attend gatherings. J A Fleming and Chris Hansen return from Emmetsburg as jury members excused over Sunday. Mrs R Jensen improves after serious condition. card club meets with Five Hundred. Conway family may move to Graettinger, pleasing local residents. Numerous brief notes on visitors, business trips, and small community events.
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Burkhead & Co
John Vedder
Fort Dodge
P. J. McCarty
Rid Petersen
North Dakota
L. E. Richardson
Rothsay
Minnesota
Frank O'Connor
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Andrew Jensen
West Bend
Red Spies
Adv
T. Jacobson
Jewell
Worthington
Thomas, Frances, Gerald
Mixy Manche Triffy
Bannckeburg
J. P. Conway
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Conway
Local notes and social items from Grinnell area
A collage of society news with names and events in Grinnell and surrounding towns. Births and engagements spark congratulations, travels to Minneapolis and Rochester noted, parish and school events scheduled, a Norse Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting set, a World Court debate announced, and various residents’ activities and ailments listed.
Ku Klux Klan Activism Reported in Estherville
An Iowa Falls man has been soliciting Ku Klux Klan memberships in Estherville for ten days with plans to form a local branch. The author notes limited success in Iowa Falls due to newspaper publicity and doubts ten dollar memberships will attract many in Estherville, claiming most northerners are wary of such efforts.
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Ku Klux
Estherville
Iowa Falls
Ku ‘Klux Klan
Organi Gation
Lewis Larson Named Manager of Graettinger Shipping Association
Lewis Larson of Southern Emmet county has been chosen local manager of the Graettinger Shipping Association. He was selected at a directors meeting held January 18. Larson has farmed in recent years and is experienced in livestock handling. The Times wishes him every success in his new position.
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Lewis Larson
Emmet ‘County
Graettinger Shipping Association
Mfr
Larson
Parm Home Destroyed By Sunday Fire Near Ruthven
The farm residence of Louis Anderson two miles north of Ruthven burned Sunday afternoon. Occupied by Mr and Mrs Vern Smith, the fire started in the roof, likely from sparks. The Smiths saved all furniture. The barn was valued at 6000 dollars with 8000 dollars insurance.
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Louis Anderson
Englishmen and Americans in slang mischief
A humorous dialogue explores cross cultural slang understanding. An English suitor asks about joining a London wedding plan and the responder jokes whether the stake is his presence or his wealth. The exchange riffs on class and money in transatlantic marriage talk.
Estherville Beats Terril 82 to 15 in High School Game
Estherville High School men’s basketball routed Terril 82 to 15 last night. Coach Fidlar attended the game. The report notes questioned plans to play Graettinger next, with two games scheduled against Emmetsburg.
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Estherville
Terril
Fidlar
Graettinger
W&h Emmetsburg
Funeral of Mrs. George Vedder Held in Emmetsburg
Funeral services for Mrs. G. C. Vedder were held Friday at St. Thomas Church Emmetsburg with Rev Father Mc Nerney officiating. Interment followed in St. John's Cemetery. The Times extends sympathy to the husband and children in their deep sorrow.
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George Vedder
G. C. Vedder
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Church
Father McNerney
St. John’s Cemetery
Graetlinger Market Reports January 24 1924
Market notes from Graetlinger report corn oats hogs and poultry prices in brief. Top prices for hogs and other grain items listed with spring ducks geese and related values.
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Graetlinger
Graettinger and Terris Bowling Contests Series Event
The Graettinger and Terris bowling teams hold a series for a cold cup with results noted at local alleys. January 15 Graettinger won decisively. Tuesday night Terris defeated Graettinger at Yerril. Detailed scores will appear next week at 11:00. Junior league meets at 4:00 followed by an evening service and sermon Joseph Forgives. Ladies Aid hosts Mrs J H Gammon and Mrs Dwaine Barringer Thursday afternoon. Bible study at Noble home Thursday at 7:30. Rev GC Mekkelson, Pastor.
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L. Weir
GL. Wilker
Story City
I. S. Shef-field
Vincent Ally Rewarty
Jacob Sfuj
Graettinger and
Terris
Greettinger
Terril
Yerril
Joseph
Ladies Aid Society
J. H. Gammon
Gammon
Dwaine Barringer
Noble
GC. J. Mekkelson
Wikert Egeson Farm Case On Trial in Emmetsburg
Clarence Wikert versus Lars Egeson is being heard in district court at Emmetsburg this week over a farm rental dispute arising from an agreement made a year or two earlier.
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Service Details
Sunday School at 10:00 followed by morning worship. Sermon titled Making the Sermon Live with special music featured.
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Methodist Church
Lutheran Church Notice in Graettinger Service in Norwegian
Morning service Sunday at 10 30 in Graettinger Norwegian language Sunday edings at 9 30 am and Luther League program at 7 20 pm all welcome Rev O Sande pastor
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Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Luther League
O. Sande
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