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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

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Graettinger Herberger Tie The Knot In Oskaloosa

Mr M J Graettinger and Miss Amy Herberger wed in Oskaloosa Iowa both formerly of Graettinger They honeymoon in Chicago Milwaukee and Schlessingerville Wisconsin and plan to reside on the groom s Alberta Minnesota farm He also owns a Thief River Falls Minnesota farm The couple will be welcomed by numerous relatives here with best wishes from the Times readership.

Oskaloosa Iowa M. J. Graettinger Amy Herberger Graettinger Minnesota Thief River Falls

Franklin-Dye Myr. Merton Franklin Marries Frances Dye

Franklin son of Myr and Mrs Franklin and Frances Dye of Chicago wed at Frances Dye's city on June 22. They will live at 2250 Berteau Avenue Chicago after a visit with groom's parents. Groom works at Bowman dairy in Chicago and has Graettinger roots. The Times offers hearty congratulations to the couple.

Myr Merton Franklin Chicago the Times

Old Relic Torn Down On East Main Street

The old Templar hall on East Main Street is being prepared for relocation. The front half will be moved to the rear of the adjoining lot to make way for a new brick garage. Peter Miller oversees the move and foundation work, handling advice with good nature.

Templar East Main Street Peter Miller Miller

Married at Jamestown North Dakota Bride of Charles Macauley

Miss Josephine Durkan daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Durkan Jamestown became the bride of attorney Charles Macauley of St Louis Missouri at St James Catholic church Father Hiltner presided with nuptial mass Miss Mary Mason organist and Ray Gleason violinist They held a reception at Roscoe Harrington residence about 40 guests attended with out of town family members The couple will spend two weeks in the city before moving to St Louis where the groom is a lawyer Mrs Macauley formerly worked for the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company in Jamestown.

Anna Agnes Spies John Jackman J. J. Kelly Alice Jackman Elizabeth Spies Charles Spies Albert Joynt Waterloo Maurine Kelly Cassie Laughlin Alice Wildey Margaret Jackman Josie McEvoy Emmetsburg Myrtle Franklin Ava Maria Bernadette McNally Thomas Bigley J. A. Spies Graettinger Minneapolis University of Minnesota Munich Germany St. James Catholic Church Josephine Durkan M. J. Durkan Charles Macauley St. Louis Father Hiltner Bismarck Mary Mason Ray Gleason Alice Durkan Dward Macauley Roscoe Harrington Mary and Lillian Gates Mary Anna Margaret Corbett Out of A. KR. Durkan Doland Edward Durken Rochester Minn Edward Macauley Thomas Craven St. Paul Fr. S. Larson Roland Johnson Irma Sunday Woodworth W. M. Watson Bynum Montana Macauley Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company Jamestown Mr. Macauley Mallick J. F. Catlin Court House Frank Bennett Terril Esther Roberts van Gilder Bennet Estherville

Myhre Packman Win Tie in Swea City Nuptials

Elmer Myhre and Fern Packman wed in Swea City on June 28. Myhre, a bank executive with roots in Emmetsburg and Graettinger, is praised as a capable banker. Packman, daughter of Joseph and Mrs Packman of Swea City, is introduced as a refined newcomer. Times offers hearty congratulations.

Elmer Myhre Fern Packman Swea City Myhre First National Bank Emmetsburg Martin Myhre Graettinger Oscar Myhre Wallingford

Boy Shot Through Hand While Canoeing on River

The 12 year old son of Lars Linden was accidentally shot in the right hand by a 22 caliber rifle while canoeing on the river with Guilford Paulsen. Paulsen was aiming at a target when the canoe swerved and the rifle discharged. The wound was dressed promptly and is healing as well as expected. The accident could have been far more serious.

Lars Linden Guilford Paulsen Paulsen Linden

Lutheran convention unites Norwegian church bodies

Rev Sande returned from Far go North Dakota where 28 ministers completed seminary training during the Norwegian Lutheran church meeting. Four will serve in foreign missions and the rest at home. A union was formed among the three Norwegian Lutheran bodies, all to be under one head. Additional church affairs were transacted.

Sande Fargo North Dakota Servce

Minstrels Draw Fair House for U C T Show

The U C T minstrel show Friday evening drew a fair audience despite poor weather. Attendees enjoyed the performance and praised traveling men from Exmmersburg as a class by themselves. Jokes and specialties elicited merriment and the entertainment overall pleased the crowd.

Exmmersburg

Fourth of July Celebrations Across Lost Island Area

The Lost Island Ladies Aid and Danish Lutheran church schedule Independence Day events with speakers Rev. Wig dahl and Rev. Sim onsen at Bergum farm Lost Island township and Chris Jensen place Emmetsburg township. Ruthven Great Oak and Wallingford plans include races ball games concerts and a hotel pavilion dance with the Spencer novelty orchestra.

Lost Island Ladies’ Aid Society L.O. Wigdahl Ruthven Bergum Farm Lost Island Township Chris Jensen Emmetsburg Simonsen Lost Island Jake George A. Heald Great Oak Spencer Novelty Orchestra Wallingford Graettinger

Telephone changes for local residences and business

New lines installed at C. A. Trego's business with number 101 and Ben Leary's residence at 172-1. Bert Herrem's telephone has been removed. Patrons are advised to update their directories accordingly.

C. A. Trego Ben Leary Bert Herrem

Mrs Briggs In Hospital After Surgery In Des Moines

Miss Alela Cuthbert returned to Des Moines Friday after vacation with her parents. She was accompanied by Mrs S S Briggs who underwent a surgical operation in the Methodist hospital Monday. Dr R C Milson reports she is progressing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Graettinger friends hope for her complete recovery.

Alela Cuthbert Des Moinnes S.S. Briggs Methodist Hospital R. C. Molison Graettinger

Hail Storm Harms Crops Near Ayrshire and Graettinger

Mr and Mrs T S Hendricksen and family traveled from Graettinger to Nevel and Storm Lake by auto last week visiting relatives. En route near Ayrshire they faced a severe rain and hail storm causing heavy damage in Great Oak township. Oats were ripped and corn fields appeared plowed. Hail also hit Humboldt and Arnold towns with destruction observed. Local farmers hope for no repeat storm.

T. S. Hendricksen Newell Storm Lake H. F. Petersen Humboldt Arnold Graettinger

Rev and Mrs Sande Leave for Hettinger ND Vacation

The Rev and Mrs Sande depart Tuesday morning for Hettinger North Dakota to spend two weeks with Mrs Sande's brother. They have no fixed itinerary and may visit other locations before returning. Parishioners needing services should contact Martin Myhre. if plans change they will be kept informed. The Times wishes them a pleasant and enjoyable vacation.

Fred Green Seeks Mexico Lesson for Yaquis

Fred Green, manager of Royal Lumber, watches Mexico events with interest. A Spanish-American War veteran, he would readily go to Mexico to teach the Yaquis the lesson the U S boys taught the Spaniards in 1898. He is cited as a patriotic citizen.

Fred Green Royal Lumber Company Mexico Mr. Green Boys In

Strawberries Yield Heavily From Small Patch

Mgr and Mrs Michaels have spent three weeks picking berries. Last week they harvested 187 boxes from a small patch. Most plants are Everbearing, sold by Graettinger Nursery, and fruit quality is exceptionally good despite limited ground.

Graettinger Chautauqua Cards Advertised in Town

Graettinger business places display Chautauqua advertising cards. Season tickets are available at most local businesses. The promotional notes urge that one cannot afford to miss such a splendid array of talent and touts a very low season price.

Graettinger

Windy ominous cloud drifts over town bringing heavy rain

An ominous cloud appeared on the northwest horizon Sunday evening and moved toward town, not gathering momentum until near the town. It passed over but delivered only a heavy shower of rain with potential for damage.

Who Do You Protect The Dollar You Put In The Bank

A reflective adage contrasts saving and spending to protect one’s own family versus aiding neighbors. It questions personal priorities and duty, asking who is safeguarded by financial choices and urging thoughtful stewardship of wealth and responsibility.

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