17 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
Local lodge members outline a fine program for their annual gathering on Thursday June 17 as part of the convention schedule. The notice highlights expected speakers and activities planned for the community event.
Graettinger hosts joint conventions of the TOF and Rebekah lodges on Thursday June 17. Hundreds of visitors are expected as local committees prepare entertainment and programs at Woodman hall and Hawkeye theatre. The public program will be at Woodman hall due to Hawkeye booking, with only lodge members admitted. City welcomes visitors and plans thorough hospitality for a successful event.
An impression of local civic spirit highlights W. E. Reed as president with Henry Westergard as issue secretary and SB. W. Burg as treasurer. The document lists numerous committee members from Emmetsburg Ruthven Ayrshire and West Bend plus a full program of opening sessions, degrees and receptions at a 1917 convention.
Mrs. O B Anderson died Sunday evening after months of illness. Funeral held Wednesday at residence and Norwegian Lutheran church. Interment in parochial cemetery. Survived by husband O B Anderson and eight children with many grandchildren. Family gratitude extended to neighbors for support and flowers.
Graettinger Twilights lose to Ottosen 8 0 at Lakeside Electric Park as Graettinger’s pitcher misses arrival and John Conway is pressed into service. Ottosen dominated with strong defense and timely hits while Graettinger answers with Ben F Reeves homer. Local players Guilford Paulsen Ben F Reeves and others took part. Next Sunday Laurens semi pro team visits. Thursday Ringsted plays at Mallard. Old Glory displayed Monday city flagpole.
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