Reunion of Rev Swalestuen firmants at Cylinder
A large turnout gathered for the first reunion of Rev J D Swalestuen confirmation classes at St John Lutheran in Cylinder. Attendees traveled up to 800 miles. sermons by Rev Swalestuen and Rev Goi ng highlighted the program, with music from local choirs and a banquet closing the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Swalestuen
Cylinder
St. John Lutheran Church
Minnesota
Going
Cedar Falls
St. John’s
Swalestuen
Ellington Prairie
Graetfinger
Lost Island
Goiig
Hanson
Theo, Olson
Huron
South Dakota
P. G. Petersen
Randall
Jennie Gabrielson
Bertha
Andy
William Axelton
Chris Jensen
Helge’ Helgeson
S. E. ‘Sandvig
Louis Sandvig
Rock Island Excursion to Spirit Lake Sunday
The Rock Island will run an excursion train to Spirit Lake Sunday August 3. A round trip rate of three from Grachtinger to Spirit Lake and back. Train leaves here at 9 am and returns from Spirit Lake at 6 30 pm. A very low rate invites many to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Spirit Lake
Grachtinger
Card Of Thanks For Mrs Jensen's Family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of our mother. We also express gratitude for the floral gifts from the sons and daughters of Mrs. St Jensen. A jazz band is a group of citizens paid for playing static.
Mrs. Jensen Dies After Prolonged Illness At 75
Mrs. Christena Jensen of Graettinger Iowa died Friday after months of illness and bed confinement. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Lutheran church with Rev. Hansen officiating. Survived by six children, twenty eight grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren, the family recalls her devout Christian life and devotion as a mother and neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jensen
H. P. K. Hansen
South Walnut
S. P. Duhn
JL. P. C. Larsen
Joe Gabrielson
Hans Duus
Danl Westergard
Peter I’. Petersen
Christena Petersen
Jutland
Denmark
Gradtiger
Iowa
My. Rasmus Jensen
America
Jemmersburg
Jensen
John Nelson
Chris R
James Peter
Albert
Minnie Jacobsen
Lena Hansen
Graettinger
Mrs. Jensen
Visitors From Biggar Canada Pause At Sullivan Home
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Sullivan and three children from Biggar Saskatchewan arrived Monday evening for a two week stay at the Sullivan home. Mr. Sullivan is chief dispatcher for the Canadian National at Biggar and has worked for the company for years. Crops near Biggar are burned out with fifty four days without moisture. Canada enjoys good business, heavy passenger traffic, and many tourist trains from Chicago daily.
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Canada
T. S. Sullivan
Biggar
Saskatchewan
Important Legion Meeting Monday Evening
An American Legion meeting is set for Monday evening to discuss the Labor Day celebration in Grachtinger. Members are urged to attend as plans include a ball game and a boxing exhibition by the boys.
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American Legion
Grachtinger
Hail Damages Fields in Palo Alto County Sunday
The southern part of Palo Alto county was visited by hail Sunday. The Louis and Leonard Schumacher, George Diaman and other fields were badly damaged. Perhaps half the outcrop can be saved. The damage to corn is hard to estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallard
Palo Alto
Louis
Leonard Schumacher
George Diaman
Poultry Profit Report For June In Town Averages 18.5 Eggs Per Hen
Receipts from 858 poultry record flocks in Towa totaled 282045.91 for June, while feed costs reached 15266.66 more than receipts. The report covers 55227 laying hens and 748207 eggs, averaging 18.5 eggs per hen.
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Towa
Mixed Tennis Tournament Opens August Seventh at Local Court
A mixed tennis tournament starts Thursday August 7 at the M Bh church grounds tennis court with matches planned August 8, 12, 13 and 14. Teams include Blanche Hester with Max Baumgartner facing Clara Suss with A H Shaver and others. Those who wish to participate should contact Miss Clara Suss or Rev C J Mekkelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bh
Blanche Hester
Max Baumgartner
Clara Suss
A. H. Shaver
J. Turner
Frances Hendricks
Earl Eickson
J. A. Jensen
Margraret George
C. J. Mekkelson
Arlene Myhre
A. N. Jensen
Genevieve Gammon
Arthur Myhre
C. A. Jensen
Victor Wenningsen
Gudrid Nane
Quentin Jensen
Sforswell
The Times Is Not A Pussyfooter On The Klan Issue
A public statement denies motives to hide from the Ku Klux Klan controversy. The group asserts it has nothing against Palo Alto County leaders and would speak openly if such an organization exerted influence.
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Graettinger
Klux
Tmmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Kluckers
Des Moines Register
Emimetsburg Democrat
J Emmetsburgers
Register
Emmetsburg
the Times
Times
Klan
Palo Alto County
Faith In The Fog at Hawkeye Theatre Friday and Saturday
The Hawkeye theatre will show Faith In The Fog this Friday and Saturday evenings. A comedy titled His Wife's Friend will also be shown to draw laughs.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Lawn Social At Mrs Donson Home July 31
An ice cream social will be held at the Mrs Donson lawn in this city Thursday afternoon and evening July 31st. Ice cream cake and coffee will be served. The social will be held under the auspices of the Catholic Ladies' Aid society. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Donson
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Graettinger Plans Labor Day Celebration Committees Named
A Graettinger meeting at the P. J. McCarty office outlined Labor Day plans with committees set for finance free street attractions base ball street sports advertising dinner band music concession and speaker roles. Dr P J Hession chaired with A H Henningsen as secretary as the event marks a 25 year annual observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
P. J. McCarty
P. J. Tession
J. P. Jensen
A. H. Uwenningssen
L’inance
Vincent Kelly
H. B. Heizler
A. J. Johnson
Fred Spies
Charley Jensen
M. O. Grodland
P. J. Paulsen
M. Weinholzer
B. H. Horswell
John Reimer
Murland Landvig
M. J. Reidy
IF. C. Wiegmann
Donald Hendricks
Lyle Burkhead
J. A. Jensen
Herman Elsenbast
John J. Sullivan
George Frick
Adolph Spies
A. H. Henningsen
Robert Simonsen
P. J. Hession
George. Marshall
Bent F. Reeves
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Donson
Jonal Bank Ie
Lowa
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