Final Roll Call of Investors in Liberty Bond Drive
Graettinger Iowa reports a $31 500 bond sale and lists around 150 bond buyers led by First National Bank. Citizens pride themselves on rapid wartime volunteering and substantial support for the $2 000 000 000 Liberty Bond issue though the community also notes the men who volunteered and the local theater rally that spurred subscriptions.
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Gracttinger
America
Uncle Sam
Grachtinger
United States Army
Navy
Graettinger
Iowa
Liberty Bond
Hawkeye Theater
Avery of. Spencer
Graettingér
Graettinger Boys in U S Colors List
Names of Graettinger youths serving in the U S colors are listed. Joe Hession attends officers reserve training camp. Leland Laughlin, Ray Rousch, Clarence Jenkins, and Wilfred Cuthbert serve in infantry and cavalry units. Multiple others, including Harold and John Show, Wm Sullivan, Leo and Louie Christensen, Bert Montgomery, Eugene Foster, John Huertz, John Anderson, Pete and Al Larsen, Walter Peterson, Clifford Johnson, Herman Larson, Aaron Anderson, Lawrence Molison, Lyman Crane, and Alvin Hanson, serve in artillery, navy, or national guard positions.
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Graettinger
U.S
Joe Hession
Officars
Leland Laughlin
Ray Rousch
Clarence Jenkins
Wilfred Cuthbert
Harold Rousch
John Show
Wm. Sullivan
Leo Christensen
Louie Christensen
Bert Montgomery
Eugene Foster
John Huertz
John Anderson
Pete Ludovitch
Do Your Bit for the Red Cross War Fund
A Walnut township appeal urges donations to the Red Cross war fund with apportionments for Walnut Lost Island and Emmetsburg. The letter stresses urgency, nationwide scope, and accountability, urging prompt gifts to help wounded service members and stressing bipartisan relief. H Leslie Widley, Walnut Two committeeman, signs the plea.
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Walnut Township
Red Cross War Fund
Lost Island Township
Emmetsburg
Red Cross
United States
Ruthven
H. Leslie Wildey
Walnut Two
Obituary for Mrs William Michaels in Graettinger
Meta Johanna Johnson born April 1882 in Vipera county Pennsylvania died after eight days illness. Funeral at M E church conducted by Rev A R Cuthbert. Buried east of town. Survived by husband five children and a stepdaughter Viola Michaels. Parents N P Johnson Cen tria Wisconsin and three brothers survive. Sympathy from The Times. Also Petersen buys Graettinger meat market and moves to Dows July 1 to run a first class market.
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Wm. Michaels
M. E
A. R. Cuthbert
Meta Johanna Johnson
Vipera County
Pennsylvania
Emmet
Grachtinger
William L. Michaels
Gladys
Hazel
Della
Alvin
Adley
Viola Michaels
Dows
Harvey Petersen
Graettinger
Petersen
the Times
Proposed Sewerage District Hearing Notice
An ordinance has designated a sewer district in Grachtinger and the resolution of necessity appears in this issue. Objections may be heard on July 16 at 8 p m in the council rooms.
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Grachtinger
Miss Sheffield a June Bride in Lost Island township
The ceremony was held Wednesday at high noon at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Graettinger or Lost Island township. Miss Lorraine Frances Sheffield, daughter of F S Sheffield, married Milo L Hausner of Estherville. Rev S O Sande officiated. The couple planned to reside in Estherville. The bride, educated in Graettinger Public Schools, graduated in 1916 with high honors. The groom is described as an upright, ambitious young man. The Times extends congratulations.
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Milo L. Hausner
Estherville
Lorraine Frances Sheffield
F. S. Sheffield
Lost Island Township
S. O. Sande
Walter Matsen
Irma Sheffield
Graettinger
Times
Letter From John Show Fort Miley 1917
John writes from Fort Miley California on June 7 1917 describing daily Army life in a siege gun unit. He notes new non commissioned officers and signing to join the siege gun company Bill Sullivan also joins. He details drills meals rest and daily routine at the fort with precise times and duties.
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John
Fort Miley, California
Bill Sullivan
Speech at Emmetsburg by Fort Dodge politician
The Hon. Robert Healy of Fort Dodge will speak at a patriotic demonstration in Emmetsburg on Friday night June 22. An outdoor address with a parade beforehand is planned, featuring A R veterans, Boy Scouts, and others. All registered men are urged to attend, with Graettinger sending a large delegation. Cars should meet at the Opera House at 7 o’clock and travel in a body to Emmetsburg.
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Graettinger
J. C. Motiven
Te Graettinger
H. N. Osher
EB. & Mitchell
Tae
Mins Minnie Henningsen
Boy Scouts
F. H. Green
D. Collins
LeRoy Titus Weeks
Emmetsburg
Miss Henningsen
Robert Healy
Fort Dodge
Theth A. R
Opera House
O'Dlodik
Emmetburg
Moraine Family Shocked by Guthrie Center Death News
Mr and Mrs H B Moraine and Mr and Mrs E H Moraine were summoned to Guthrie Center Iowa by telegram announcing the death of the Moessra Moraine's father. The cause and details were not given and the death came as a shock. Graettinger friends extend sympathy. An ice cream social will be held Tuesday June 26 one mile east of South Vernon church at T A Calaway home. Everyone welcome.
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H. B. Moraine
E. H. Moraine
Guthrie Center
Iowa
Moraine
The
Ladies’ Union and Society
South Vernon Church
T. A. Calaway
Everbody
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