Wallingford Couple Weds In June Ceremony At Father’s Home
Miss Ida Gunderson and Carl Walden, both of Wallingford, married June 17 at the bride’s father L L Gunderson home near Wallingford. Rev O P Paulsrud officiated. Attendants were Lena Gunderson and Albert Walden. The couple will reside on the groom’s High Lake Township farm after a short honeymoon. The bride, music teacher in Graettinger schools, is praised for her character and teaching career. the groom is described as progressive and well regarded. The Democrat extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ida Gunderson
Carl F. Walden
Wallingford
Marriel
L. L. Gunderson
O. Paulsrud
Randall
Town
Wallingford Lutheran Church
Lena Gunderson
Albert Wolden
Mrs. Wolden
Jocal High School
Jowell College
Emmet County
Gruettinger High School
Mr. Wolden
Graettinger
Prima
Barton Family Letter From Boyero Colorado 1926
The Barton family writes from Boyero Colorado in June 1926 noting an unusually dry year with only two rains past year and little moisture since. They mention scarce money and poverty dangers, send best wishes, and enclose a draft for the Times for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Boyera
Colorado
Times
The
B. B. Barton
Base Ball Game Next Tuesday in Graettinger Ruthven clash
The Graettinger and Ruthven baseball teams meet on the local diamond next Tuesday afternoon at 2 46. Ruthven is described as the salaried club playing near the lake, while Graettinger features good players and an interesting game is expected. The start time is 2 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Ruthven
Groettinger
Weather brings ample moisture brightening crops
After a dry spell residents note heavy rainfall this Sunday and again Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The recent downpours improve crop prospects and lift community spirits with renewed optimism.
Demonstration of Perfection Stores At Charley Jensen Store
An expert from the factory conducted a Perfection demonstration at Charley Jensen hardware store on Wednesday. A sizable crowd attended and learned many points of interest about the Perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Jensen Hardware
Barn Nance Saturday Evening Dance near Graettinger
A dance will be held at the Ted Billings place three and one half miles south and one and one half miles west of Graettinger on Saturday evening June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance
Ted Billings
Graettinger
John Rathman Home From Estherville Hospital
John Rathman returned home from Estherville hospital after a few days. He is slowly regaining health and strength following a long illness. Friends are glad to hear of his improving condition. Mrs. B. Geil remains quite low after weeks of illness with erysipelas and is described as a patient in need of continued recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rathman
Estherville Hospital
B. Geil
Sho Hag Bean
A Compliment For The Sweet Show May 26 1925 Sioux Rapids Iowa
A minister compliments the Sweet Show at Sweet's Tent Show in Sioux Rapids Iowa praising the May 25 1925 performance and the message of The Old Soak. He commends the high class entertainment and urges the troupe to keep their standard. Edward W. Willcox signs the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Sweet
Sioux Rapids
Iowa
Vand
Edward W. Willcox
Two Big Games At Hand's Park Sunday
Hand's Park hosts a Sunday double header on June 28 featuring the Omaha Royal Giants versus Lone Rock All Stars, followed by Gilkerson's Union Giunta. First game at 1:00 pm with Dixieland entertainment later. park amenities include boating, fishing, and dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand's Park
Omaha “Royal Giants
Lone Rock All Stars
Gilkerson
Union Giunta
Keye
Dixieland
Hand’s Hotel
Ian
Alligator Shipment Amazes Clewiston Residents
Baste Jacobsen received a live alligator shipped by his son Lewis from Clewiston Florida. The letter with the shipment gave handling instructions and warned the creature could be dangerous if allowed freedom. Lewis left Florida about three weeks ago for a position at a large dredge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baste Jacobsen
Baste Juerh- Hon
Pheel Pout
Lewis
Clowiston
Florida
Iloridabout
Clewiston
Drive For New Hotel At Emmetsburg
A plan to build a median 100000 dollar hotel in Emmetsburg moves forward. The site would be on the corner north of the Ford warehouse at the Court Youre square. Local officials note the town has long needed improved lodging and a 1917 company had begun plans but wartime disruptions paused progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg
Court Youre Square
Nmnetsburg
Hocatlon
Alores To Close July Fourth
Graettinger business houses will close at 1 a m the morning of Saturday July 4th while regular Saturday hours apply on July 3rd. Some places will open until midnight on Friday July 1. Plan to stock up on necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alores
Graettinger
Local Chautauqua Opens July 20 for Four Days
The Greettinger Chautauqua starts July 20 and runs through July 23, presented by the United Chautauquas of Des Moines. The opening program features Pamahaska's Pets with shows in afternoon and evening, followed by a novelty musical piece by The Players and Chemical Magic by M. R. Gillette. The first day ends with Her Temporary Husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Kindley
Rank Cond
Hawkeye Theatre Opens with Geo D Sweet Company
Geo D Sweet opened the Hawkeye theatre about twelve to thirteen years ago with a three night engagement in Grachtinger this week. He presented the Messenger Boy as the opening play and the company will perform Thursday Friday and Saturday nights to favor patrons and avoid a motion picture show on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Sweet
Grachtinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Mr. Sweet
Hawkeye
The
Sweet Company
Operetta Cinderella in Flowerland at Slawkeye Theatre
An operetta titled Cinderella in Flowerland will be presented next Thursday evening at the Slawkeye Theatre under Miss Migabeth Spice. She has trained a large cast of young performers. special numbers will occur between acts. Adults pay and children pay 2be admission prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thv Slawkeye Theatre
Wuder
Waldorf College Sextette Delights Forest City Audience
A Tuesday evening program at Maunkee theatre showcased Waldorf college sextette members entertaining the region. Attendees praised the performance, noting many local students from Waldorf College in Forest City and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maunkeye
Waldorf College
Waldorf
Forest City
Diamond Ball News Of Interest
Diamond Ball results show Giants 19 Specials 12, Doughboys 17 Battlers 16, Specials 13 Doughboys 7 Giants 4 Battlers 7. Giants beat Specials 19 12 in five innings amid rain. J Jensen and V Reeves notable performances. Buck Island agent Horswell hit three homers for Buck Island affiliate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jensen
Giants
Frick
Specials
J. P. Jensen
Husky
Vangie Reeves
Nimes
B. TH. Horswell
Buck Island
Mr. Horswell
Doughboys Beat Battlers 17 to 16 In Tight Battle
Doughboys 17 Battlers 16 in a close Friday game with Doughboys taking a five run edge late. Pitcher Rick Rupes and battering with Graettinger area ties highlight the rough contest, while Referee Vincent Kelly officiated.
Bankers' Convention Held in Dubuque Visitors Return
Mr and Mrs Vincent Kelly of this place and Mr and Mrs John A Nelson of Wallingford Mo attended the state bankers convention in Dubuque last week. They described a large gathering with influential speakers and a fine musical program. The return trip passed through flood and storm damaged areas near Dyeraville where a quarter mile of water was driven across the highway. A large passenger engine hung on a washed out bridge near Gracttinger and Wallingford while eastern Iowa roads remained fairly good despite the storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers
Dubuque
Vincent Kelly
John A. Nelson
Wallingford
Dyeraville
Illinois Central Railroad
Dyersville
Gracttinger
Iowa
Estherville Homecoming draws huge crowd and rain ends finale
A splendid Estherville Homecoming celebration last Thursday drew a large crowd from Graettinger and nearby areas. Spencer beat Lone Rock 7 to 6 in twelve innings, as rain around eleven o'clock shortened street events. The American Legion post organized the program, which overall was a great success for Estherville’s traditional homecoming day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Graettinger
Spencer
Theevening
American Legion
Death of Magnus Romsdahl Near Ormsby
Magnus Romsdahl, aged about 65 to 70, died at Ormsby Minnesota a couple weeks ago. He was an uncle of Mrs. Ed Anderson and had lived in the locality about twenty years ago. He owned the farm later owned by Louis Thoreson. Mr. and Mrs. Eid Anderson Ennice Worland and Joe Omundson traveled from Wallingford to attend the funeral. His many old friends in the territory regret his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormsby
Eid Anderson
Ennice Worland
Joe Omundson
Wallingford
Minnesota
Magnus Romsdahl
Ed Anderson
Louis Thoreson
Vindicator issues special lake resort edition praised
The Estherville Vindicator and Republican issued two special lake resort editions with views of northwest Town summer playgrounds and Graettinger business content. In a local game, Burkhead's Battlers lost 18 to 7 to the Giants amid rule discussions and umpire Mike Weinholzer and base umpire George Frick overseeing a tense match.
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Vindicator
Estherville
Burkhead
Battlers
Giants
Rattlers
Mike Weinholzer
George Frick
Basts
Battlers Fall Behind Giants In Diamond Ball Standings
The Battlers lost to Jen non's Giants and dropped from first place as The Specials moved to the top with the Giants. Dough boys slipped to the cellar, while manager changes and player injuries shaped a lively, error‑prone week of play amid rivalries and sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battlers
Jennon
Giants
Specials
Lars L Bakka Dies in Roland Iowa Obituary Record
Lars L Bakka known as Lars Larson by Graettinger residents died at his Roland Iowa home after a lingering illness. Born April 19 1864 in Sande Norway he immigrated as an infant. Survived by wife Hannah Malinde Sarking and children Henry Laura Gordon plus one grandchild and many siblings. Funeral from Bereen Church with Rev Sumstad, burial in Roland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars L. Bakka
Graettinger
Lars Larson
Roland
Iowa
C. B. Larson
Noth
Robert Tisenbast
H. N. Osher
C. G. Dalen
Hinckley
Minnesota
Illinois
Lincoln
Hannah Malinde Sarking
Uhioe
Gonian Silas
Marjory Louise
Henry
Laura
Gordon
Dean Michael Bakka
Jone
Wallingtons
Martin
Boulder
Cola
Louis B
Knute B
Nels Larson
Dickey
N. D
Lena Bakke
Bakka
M. O. Sumstad
Roland Cemetery
H. C. Torkelson
T. H. Torkelson
L. J. Mathie
H. Koidsen
Mans Torkelson
C. K. Helvig
Hazel
Maggie Omundson
Lars Omundson
Story City
Elizabeth Faerland
McCallsburg
Chas
Sandviz
Evangeline Vitek
Carl Sandvig
Johnson
Marshalltown
Pete Sandvig
Town City
Lena Bokka
A. Te. Anderson
Forest City
Table Scott
Radcliffe
Lars Leth
Huxley
Quaker Oats Elevator Destroyed in Fire
A fire destroyed a Quaker Oats elevator and timber yard Saturday night, with the loss estimated as total. The letter from W. H. Dimke to the Times notes the timber yard at TBoayer Town also burned and that the Quaker City company carries no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dimke
Times
Quaker City
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Ida Gunderson
J. 8
Board of Education
Margery ‘Thayer
Hmmelsburg
Messie Shatava
Bridgewater
Esther Simonsen
Scranton
Towa
Lillian Milieu
Fort Dodge
Cora Christopher
Clara May Shatava
Frances Duhigg
Elizabeth Dunn
Des Moines
Mary Gohr
Miller
Fayette
Vances Wayes
Ustherville
Harold Hirrington
A, Whits
Hawkeye Theorry
Diamond Ball
Doughboys
Diamond Ball League
Pet
Doughboy i
Racpe
Mr. Berdin
Arden Bill Rucpe
Herman Elsenbast
Doughboya
Reeves
Raepy
Bi Raepo
Speeigls
Wm. Duhn
Speecials
Alx
Foula
Raepe
Berdin
Noughboys
Jensen
Ginnla
Kick Reais
Gana
Eick
Viethns
Lyla Burkhead
Glowth
Art
Vom
Wamond Bull
Duga
Turkhead
Gan
Roland, Iowa
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