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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
3
A North Dakota settler recounts a wartime boom town building a $800,000 school house. With deflation the bond company cut principal from $300,000 to $100,000 and canceled two years of interest. Also announced are dates for the Sweet Show in Graettinger, promising larger plays and a strong cast.
A collage of fragmented lines recounts playful chatter about love and news while interleaving stray notes on a house fire, a friendly drink exchange, and a party of nobles. Local items mention Miss Gwendolyn Jergen, Francis Lambe, and social gatherings with Mr and Mrs Richardson among summer visits and entertainments.
Mrs James Jacobsen and family joined the James Jensen family at Anolis Park. Mr and Mrs GC Wells and Florence of Wmmsburg visited Mrs N J Marvinont. Elbert Marrington returns to assist carpentry. Minnesota and North Dakota visitors arrive. Several families move to Albert Lea and Ruthven. Ruthven dry cleaner Thomas introduces new services. Community greetings include convention attendees, church and Sunday School activities, and local visits to Osgood and surrounding towns.
Motored up from Sioux Rapids and children Aly Watley spent Sunday at the Ruthven home. Ray Wikert of Griettinger and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Towers joined Here Sunday for visits.
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