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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
5
The Graettinger news digest covers events from July Chautauqua preparations to county sports and social gatherings. It notes Harding backers in northern Iowa, large political expenditures, auto accidents, crop updates, rail workers, a Minnesota trip, U C T minstrel show, and a Graettinger high alumni meeting with plans for the chautauqua and a secretary’s appeal for a strong turnout.
George Kulbeck, a young Norwegian, prepares a biplane for an Atlantic crossing from Jaedren to Newfoundland or Cape Cod within twenty four hours at about 112 miles per hour. His flying boat features a seaworthy hull and a water cooled 250 horsepower engine with twin steering devices for two crew.
Wallingford residents and visitors spent Thursday to Sunday visiting relatives in Estherville Graettinger Amery and Spirit Lake. A big Fourth of July celebration is planned. Local transport firms sold several Fords and a Buick, and a Ryan Lake picnic drew crowds with two bands.
A good ball game between teams from the East and West sides was held despite rain interruptions. The day’s schedule was affected as damp weather slowed play and caused some disruptions.
A Ruthven community roundup records numerous Saturday evening callers and visits. Names include Floyd Smith Erma Shef Florence Smith Walter Smith and Eularents along with Frank Sheffield S L Weir Ethel Sheffield Corrine Melis. Graettinger and Emmetsburg travelers frequent the list. several families host and visit across nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs 0 O Refsell spent Sunday at Rustads. Martin Steward spins a new Overlander. Mable Refsell sewed at QO. O Refsell, Mark Christensen spent the first of the week with Mrs Larson. Mrs Young called on Mrs Berg Sunday. Ladies Aid met at Nelsons in Wallingford Tuesday.
Too Late For Last Week My and Mrs Sam Sandvig and family were Graettinger visitors. Sunday dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs Seth Smith. The Misses Maud and Florence Smith visited Grace and Dorthy Grant. Harold Grant Smith family at parental home. Hannah Roseland works at Gerald Thorson home. Sam Bondhus and others visited Saturday night. Ole Oleson and daughter Miss Mable traveled to Illinois for a funeral. Gerald and Mrs Thorson welcomed a baby boy Sunday morning June 11. Sophia Nyberg attended Canton SD graduation. Sande and Hanson groups dined at Sheffield. Martin Simonsen began housekeeping on the groom's farm in Lost Island. Ted Hermensen was a Ruthven caller. Mrs Thorsen of Ruthven visited Clara Oles. Chas Lande hosted Lande's mother and sister from Pelican Rapids. Ed Arnette and Graettinger attended Free Methodist meeting. Lorene Sheffield visiting Eldora this week.
Public notice to landowners in Palo Alto County Iowa that Drainage District 92 petition filed December 40 1916 seeks establishment and construction to drain overflow lands. Engineer report filed April 1 1916 outlines course and cost. hearings set at Wagner's Hall Graettinger July 1 1916. objections or damages due by July 5 1916 to avoid waiver.
Public notice to Palo Alto county landowners that commissioners Campbell Hahn and Martin filed classification and assessment reports for drainage district 89. The report, prepared for board action, is on file in the county auditor’s office for inspection at the courthouse.
Ringsted residents will vote next Monday on the electric light question. The item notes local interest and mentions other regional happenings including accidents, births, and political travel. The piece references Joyce Querna’s death from injuries after a team accident near Ringsted and a windmill accident involving Peter B. Petersen.
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