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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1920

Page

6

Anna Gabrielson 4S Marries Shernkin G in May ceremony

The wedding of Anna Gabrielson and Shernkin G was held May 10 at 6:00 am in a church with about 1000 guests. Guests wore pink and white, bridesmaids included Adeline Rad and Fern Pederson, and flower boys came from Waterloo Iowa. The bride wore silk net and white satin with a bouquet of bridal roses, as pink and white crepe ribbons formed an arch over the table display.

Randall Walening Migs Anna Gabrielson Shernkin Ethur Donhowe Eyson Pederson Exicuon Ao Mit Parlara Holland Adelina Jeritte Paulerud Florence “Willeon

Lincoln Highway path questioned in reader letter

A reader from Moraine Iowa writes to correct a Local paper error about the Lincoln Highway. He states the highway does not run near Waterloo and disputes claims about crop conditions in Snoxtham Town, noting a late spring and planting delays. The correspondent shares farming details from his 100 acres and 220 acres overall, hoping for a good crop.

Baker Tmpas Lincoln Highway Waterloo Snoxtham Iowa Aca Acca

May Festival at Lone Tree School Impresses Large Audience

Pupils from Lone Tree School staged two operettas Mother Goose and Company and Gandorille in Flowerland at the Grand Opera House last Friday, with eighty children performing. Credit goes to Elizabeth Spies and B Ashton for training, plus Vera Hudnall for readings, as the show ran smoothly and a repeat was added for Saturday.

Lone Tree Mother Goose and Company Gindorille Flowerland Ellabeth Spies B. Ashton Elizabeth Spies Vera “Hudnall Pote Algo Saaty Fox Toy Pe Dealtoua Waa Endande Lena

Windmill Fall injures Lost Island man

Charles Bonstead of Lost Island Township fell forty four feet from a windmill tower during noon hour repairs. He landed on the ground and suffered back and hip soreness with a temporary loss of consciousness before regaining awareness Thursday. Local friends hope for full recovery without permanent injury.

Charles Bonstead Lost Island Township Jorica

Church Regular Services Sunday Morning and Evening

The Methodlet Epizcopal church holds Sunday services with morning and evening worship. Dr. McBurney of Sioux City was noted as present, affecting the pastor's plans for a memorial sermon he had intended to deliver.

McBurney Sioux City Prouigh

Campaign declaration for state senate seat in 47th district

Political advertising announces candidacy for state senator and seeks Republican primary support. Candidate pledges to seek renomination in the 47th Senatorial District with emphasis on June primaries and the Algona area.

H, C, Adams Algona Town

Candidacy Announcements for Palo Alto County Positions

Fragmented notices announce candidates for County Attorney, County Clerk of Court, and travel judge in Palo Alto County Iowa. Names include E F Nefstead Grasttinger J O Mollson and B M Thompson, all stating runs are subject to Republican primaries in June 1920.

P. Nefstead Palo Alto County E. F. Nefstead Grasttinger Towa Annouice Repubican Frost Ala Diatriet Court B. M. Thompson

County Clerk: a Noreby annotines my ¢ fubjak

June note details a county clerk race with Richard McEvoy as a referenced candidate. Fragmentary text suggests primary coverage and local election context from a historical newspaper page. The readable names hint at official roles and electoral process in a small jurisdiction.

Noreby Richard McEvoy

Prodigal Son play and church events announced

A local notice lists upcoming events including a Children’s Day program on June 18 at the Sunday school, baptisms for children or adults, and several new church members. It notes Rev J A H Cunninghowt will be present and mentions a Graettinger vs. Primghur baseball game and Graettinger uniforms arriving. Cairns Bros. presents The Prodigal Son at Gisettinger Canvas Theatre June 18 at 3 80 PM with a moral, clean, comedic play.

Hays J. A. H. Cunninghowt Cairns Bros Gisettinger

County Sheriff Candidacy Declared at Palo Alto County

A local notice proclaims the candidacy for county sheriff in Palo Alto County amid party lines and early filing chatter. Details on fees or schedules are incomplete in the fragmented text.

Candidacy Announcement for Palo Alto County Sheriff

Ji W. Jackson announces his candidacy for sheriff of Palo Alto County subject to Republican primary action in June. He appeals for votes and support from voters in the upcoming contest.

Palo Alto County Vetera Ji W. Jackson

Moore He in a business man with Idenss He

Fragmentary text refers to a public figure urging a governor to favor laws aiding agriculture and the elimination of non-essential state commissions. Mentions stock selling and the enactment of just laws for industrial disputes, with unclear names and dates.

Graettinger High School graduation honors large class

Graettinger High School held graduation exercises at the Hawkeye theatre with a large audience. Diplomas were presented to the class and eighth graders by Supt. Guiga. Professor S L Chandler of Cornell gave the address, discussing air warfare and global trends. A reception followed at the Neags home with a luncheon. Also noted is a Friday afternoon fire scare at Woodmen hall discovered by Gerald Foy who prevented a larger blaze.

Supt Guigaby Giblin LeRoy Bartleman S. L. Chandler Cornell Collage Chandler United States B. J. Mitchell Honord of Education Artat Hawkeye Drs Th. I. Neags Chisé Groottinger Hays Gerald Foy Bimét Woodmen Hill Woodman Hall Ti Ia

Appeal for Near East sufferers charity drive

The notice urges Palo Alto County citizens, churches, lodges and clubs to fundraise for Near East sufferers. It requests second-hand clothing, shoes, caps and hoods in good condition for warmth and protection. Donations should not cover freight for unsuitable items.

Near East Mary Palo Alto County Gregory Cluba Doaigtos Ryten

Primary Day Looms With Strong Voter Interest in Local Races

Next Monday is the primary day with high anticipated turnout. Races include county attorney between F. Nefstead of Graettinger and E. Prost of Emmetsburg, clerk of court between J. C. Malisgn of Graettinger and incumbent E. M. Thompson, and state senator contest among Wildey of Graettinger Kuln of Emmetsburg and Adama of Algona. Democrats show no obvious contests. Community notes cover illness, visits, births, and local demonstrations at the Domestic Science room, marking a busy week in our towns.

F. Nefstead E. Prost Emmetsburg J. C. Malisgn Graettinger E. M. Thompson H. Leslie Wildey

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Anna Gabrielson Hooaly Baktert Mechonteayille May Featival Ton Vongletor Wentleh Chas. Bonstead Atth Kuly Lhéreby J. O. Mollson Gracitloger Primghor Primghur Graattinger Talgrid Ayrshire Graethinger Sheffield Business Administration Fehd. Te Primarles E. R Moore Hawkeye Theatre Cornell Colldge Dits Vernon Mabel Elnora Anderson Stella A. Birke Roy Arthur Christianson Vera Mayo Christopher Trina Valerig_ Christopherson Geneva M. Gabrielsen Feanced E. Hendricks Donald Hendricke Tanner N Jecobeon Arthur T Sensan Melville C. Johnson Viols A. Knudtaon Cyril C. Netatead Guilford Paulsen _ Jospeh HB Sullivan Norman Thoredon Nulay Mira Conrad Ressell Maurice Elmer Peterzon Chris Jacobson Martin Larson Alto Chria Jansen Malcolm Leon Olgon Dorothy Maria Maggie Amdahl Mra Chris. Jacobson Larson Apent Ruthven Antone Christiansen Land Little Gracttinger B. Laggon Will Oshey Estherville Feader FA Osher Barbara Anderson James ‘Hansen Taqvies- Form’ Sons
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