20 Jul 1922
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
1
A reporter notes a machine in operation on Sevdy farm by the river bank where abundant supplies could be secured. A baseline engine powered water flow to move dirt and mercury into a containment process, with risks of gold deposition and gillairier mishaps. Town officials say the week’s run will determine community impact and labor protections.
A fragment reports on Boy Scout activities with rules and skills like first aid signaling tracking water rescue and axe knife use. It notes plentiful dock coal amid a strike and a bumper corn crop with wood as backup fuel. An obituary mentions Olaf Thoressen of High Lake passing July 16 with services held July 18.
A Graettinger report previews a local baseball season with a strong roster and improved home clubs. It notes last year’s competitive showing, announces games at Jackman Park, and lists residents traveling to nearby towns for park celebrations and social events. The piece also covers church notes for the Spencer joint jubilee service on July 23 featuring two services, musical groups, and refreshment stands.
Lutheran church notice: service at 10 30 in Lost Island with Rev. Sande preaching in Norwegian at Graettinger 10 30 am. After service Sunday school will picnic from the church to High Lake around 11 30 am.
Sunday school at 10:80 and no other services this day as the pastor attends Lake Okobort Epworth League Institute. Bible study meets Thursday evenings at the church. Regular services July 80th. Rev C J Mekkelson, Pastor.
The Royal Neighbor lodge invites the public to an ice cream social on Saturday afternoon and evening on the Opera House lawn. The event seeks broad patronage from local residents and visitors.
In St Cloud Minnesota last month a wedding united Henry C Butts of Humboldt South Dakota and Miss Annette Dalen sister of Mrs W H Noble of Graettinger Minnesota. The ceremony was in the Presbyterian manse conducted by Rev E G Campbell. They plan a honeymoon trip to Omaha Denver and California with possible home to be chosen there. The bride is the Dalen family’s daughter noted for schooling and teaching in Starbuck and Humbolt. The groom runs a Humboldt hardware business. he served thirteen months in France in World War.
The Buick roadster of Gy Wasserman of this city wrecked near Mankato last Thursday while speeding. In the car were Mr Wasserman his wife and baby and Louis a brother. Steering knuckle failed causing the wreck which rolled three times. None seriously hurt Mr Wasserman bruised slightly his wife cut slightly Louis trapped briefly but released with leg bruises. The baby did not receive injuries. They were en route to Mathersville for a brief business trip and to visit friends and relatives.
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