Hawkeye Opera House Opening Day
A full day of music speaking acting and dancing marks the opening of the new Hawkeye Opera House. The events promise wide participation and enjoyment with everyone expected to attend.
25 Jan 1912
Page 1
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
1
A full day of music speaking acting and dancing marks the opening of the new Hawkeye Opera House. The events promise wide participation and enjoyment with everyone expected to attend.
A daylong program features meals by the Ladies from 11 to 1 in the opera house basement, speeches beginning at 2 with Paul Stillman of Jefferson among the speakers, and music by St Mary's Harp Orchestra of Emmetsburg. An 8:30 performance features a comedy drama.
After the performance a strong effort will be made to raise support for the opera house. All are invited to participate in the boost for the cause, with proceeds aiding the venue’s future productions and amenities.
Saturday morning January 20th the Catholic church witnessed the marriage of Miss Maa Swift to Mr. Joseph Wigton with Reverend Mather Kelly performing the ceremony. The reception featured an impressive ring service. best man was, after which the couple departed for Estherville before starting housekeeping on Wigton's Minnesota farm, with a homestead in South Dakota also noted. The newlyweds headed for the Maragoop train, heading to Estherville after well-wishing guests. The issue also notes a traffic accident injuring J. M. Resh and Roy, discusses integrity in business, and laments debt and credit concerns among young men, urging prudent financial behavior and responsible living to maintain character.
Mr Watt visits sister Mrs Spear then leaves for southern state. Mrs Herbert Bryan recovers from a weeklongillness. Pater Johnson of Graottinger visits Pateron home. Olen Anderson haints W Butchings plate chickens. Local youths attend practice in Genyaron Friday evening. Mrs P Paterson and relatives were Sunday visitors at Baume Moore's. The Young People’s Society meets at the Taos Raisnie home Thursday. Abs strong tow noted. Thursday sales strong. Mr and Mrs Borgeson plan to move to Canada mid May. Community laments departure but wishes them well.
Local notes report Jim Skow and Einer Porbie visiting friends in the area with mention of Miss Malland and Mrs Maltin. The fragment hints at nearby social visits and a brief community update.
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