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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1923

Page

17

Farmers Institute Closed Saturday With Fine Program

The Graettinger Farmers Institute held Thursday through Saturday last week drew strong attendance despite weather and bonds. Notable departments and evening programs praised, with Mrs. O R Gardner and Mrs. Jorgen Anderson leading divisions. Ames speaker Mr. Stevenson addressed the crowd, and Saturday marked Ladies Day with a well received program.

Iind Rt. M. Young Vincent Kelly James Robinson Jr. M. Young K. E. Mahan Aint Mes Geth Smith P.J. Paulsen Jorgen Anderson 0 R. Gardner A. HW. Shaver A. H. Shaver Louie Johnson Lews Knutson Stanley Gardner Stevenson Ames Institute Els George Ahrens

Ladies Aid Bazaar and Easter Lunch Set for March 3

The Ladies Aid of the M. By sehareh announces a bazaar and lunch on March 3 at Woodman Halk A Cafeturia. Dinner served at 6:30 PM followed by games and entertainment. Guest speakers Mrs Bebkelnen and Mr George Reading. Helen George Vocal. Also notes petitions for School Director candidates circulating with Mrs George seeking reelection and Mrs Vincent Kelly as challenger. Weather outlook: February days remaining pleasant.

M. E. Bazaar Mareh M. By Sehareh Woodman Halk Cafeturia Auppe Froguams Dn. Duet Va Iereseecereers Bebkelnen George Reading Seneceeres Helen George Shaver Mra. B George J. Mitchell Mra Vincent Kellys Mig Hell Hoard Candidata Fox Whl

Graettinger Gets New Poultry Farm Venture

Graettinger Produce and Poultry Farm in Graettinger will become a modern poultry operation managed by Ray Kennelly from Esberville and Ray Roush of the city. They plan incubators, a commercial scale chicken operation, and relocation to the Chris Hansen building east of the opera house by March first. Both veterans emphasize a substantial business future for the venture.

Graettinger Graettinger Produce and Ray Kennedy Esberville Ray Roush East Side Carnahen Place Charley Jensen Chris Hansen Opera House Messrs Kennelly and Roush Ganettingar

Ruthven Edges Graettinger In Close 27 to 24 Victory

Ruthven defeated Graettinger 27 to 24 in a tight contest. Noman Thoresen led Ruthven with 9 points, while Spies and Nolan contributed key baskets. First half ended 17 to 8, as Ruthven pulled away before Graettinger rallied late but couldn’t overcome the deficit.

Roy Christiansen Ruthven Graetlingar Noman Thoresen Smawi Graettinger Vhavesen Ter Ruthven Nolan Dee Gali Ruthvens Graetlinger Spies Graeltinger Uva Point Harrington Thoresen Ball Grauitinges Gabrielson Harington Preetheown Hull

Graettinger Alumni Rally Past Fenton in Close 82 28 Victory

Graettinger alumni defeated Fenton 82 to 28 in a spirited game. Newell of Fenton briefly led late, but Graettinger regained control as players Saumary Huroll Mar rington Norman Thornsen Joy Gabrielson Lloyd Gardner Ervin Mike and Rey Christianson traveled. Referee Trety of Morningside praised. Minnesota dancing law changes discussed next.

Graettinger Akemai Roy Christiansen Greettinger Alummi Fenton Harrington Graettinger Newell Penton Saumary Huroll Marrington Norman Thornscn Joy Gabrielson Lloyd Gardner Ervin Mike Rey Christianson Gouls—Harvington Thoresen Gabrielsen Vree Fenton—House I Bind Bay Mat Ano Withers Trety Morningside

Auto Repair Shop Planned by Will Breet in Town

Will Breet of the part town has leased the J. Wagner road area and additional ground to erect an automobile repair shop. He plans to move his family into the residence building at the front of the property, with construction beginning in March.

Will. Breet Charles Ickhart J. 2. Wagner Roadenas Pnlr Mach

Tax Payers To Meet Saturday

A county meeting for farmers and taxpayers convenes at the Court House Saturday at 1:30 pm to discuss road legislation taxation affecting schools and planning, with State Tax Commission recommendations to be reviewed and Rep. Wm. O G Saunders in attendance to explain current legislation. All farmers and taxpayers urged to attend.

Court House Marehord Meehow Palo Alto Alle Board of Taxation G. Saunders

Start Waying Soldier Honor About March 15

The State Vana board will issue warrants for puy nisit bonuses once a supreme court decision on the test is handed down. Major Glen CS Caynes says funds may be available by mid March after bonds are advertised, with at least 4,000 warrants per day and possibly 20,000 by mailing time.

Vana Supreme Court Glen CS Caynes Himutor W. M. Grout Waterloo Bnidaya Dhe Devia

Splendid PTA Meeting Highlights Debates and Talks

A PTA program featured talks by county superintendent Gertrude Albernyall on county school nurse duties and ethical music presenter Miss Kathleen from Cedar Rapids. A mock debate on United States involvement in world affairs followed, with the negative side prevailing three to one. Judge Wade’s remarks on government criticism were cited from Des Moines Register as context.

Wejanet Puskas Gear Mina Gertrude ‘Alhernyall Eheol Nuese Kelhnea United States Supt, White A. H. Shaver A. H. Fienningsen Rey C. J. Mekkelson Wendell Angerson Alfred Bimonsen Due Voupeck Anders

Farmers Supply Company Big Sale Opens Next Week

Farmers Supply Company announces a major sale at their facility with special prices on timely items. A prize separator will be sold by geared bid and a coupon appears in the ad. The opening sale runs for one week from March 4 to March 11. Professor Gothy teaches at Grinnell College, replacing former schools superintendent Gothe. Miss Margaret George reports pleasant surprise upon entering the classroom and meeting the new instructor.

Armers Supply Company Gruclinger Limes Marmers Supply Company Tooth Gothy Grinnelj College G. W. Gothe Town City Gructtlager Gallega Ginnell Tla Texches Margaret George Ant Me. Gutko

Farm Bureau Meeting At Conway School

The next meeting of the members of the Winaut Township Farm Bureau will be held at the J. B Conway school on Friday evening March 4. The program is being prepared. All are urged to attend. M. Young, Secretary. The hast man to fight a leva Wagl pies in Cheads naa.

Winaut Tawnship Farm Borea J. B Conway Iday Mareh Dth Rayoho M. Young

Carlson Mourns Death Of J Brother in Buena Vista County

J A Carlson mourns the death of his brother who died at Remo Brandt in Buena Vista county after a recent illness including flu. The 18 year old, a single man, funeral held Wednesday. Survived by a brother in this locality, a brother and sister, and his aged father in Sweden. Father aged 86. The Times extends heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing brother.

FA. Carlson V. A. Carlson Remobrandt Buena Vista Grachtingor J. A. Carlson Sweden Varlyon Brothers

Large Graet Singer Day Draws Big Crowd in Genettinver

A muddy afternoon drew an immense town crowd for a major sale and festivities in Graet singer. The Farmers Institute and market sale attracted shoppers and 148 head of livestock sold, marking the best market day for Reeves & Keatey in Genettinver with a planned big event on March 10.

Laturday Graetsinger Reeves & Keatey Genettinver

Rock Island Helps Local Sufferers In Fuel Shortage

Graettinger faced acute fuel scarcity over ten days with many cases of suffering reported to health officers. Fifteen tons of coal were secured for the High School to keep the building warm, while businesses and homes languished for coal and wood. The mayor pressed the railway commission to locate coal shipments due in January, but no coal arrived. Dr. Ph J Hesaion, the health officer, informed Rock Island superintendent Supt. Allen, who promised a car of company coal to relieve the city temporarily as milder weather improves conditions.

Graettinger Emmeteburg Graetlinger Weilout Ph. J. Hesaion Roint Supt Allen Rock Island

Market Day Sale Announced by Grodland and Lepp

Grodland and Lepp announce a Saturday market day sale at Gyr tinker Sacuriay March 8 selling houses, wittle, hops, machinery, poultry, household goods, hay, potatoes and igneous items. Sale starts early afternoon with listings due by noon. This issue displays the ad. On March 17 the pair will conduct their last sale of the season. Advertising will appear in later Times issues.

Grodlind .& Hepp Grodland & Lepp

Graettinger Looms Large In Close Gate On Spirit Lake Trip

At Graettinger High School gym on Friday evening Cretti Foster Vernit led Graettinger to an 11 to 10 win over visiting team Crees and Peter Sen were sidelined by illness and several visitors also were out. First half ended 8 to 4, second half 7 to 6. Receipts totaled 9.20 at Market Day Sale. Spirit Lake tournament looms with Graettinger, West Bend set to participate. auctions and sales highlighted by L. W. Osher big sale near Wallingford forthcoming. Sunday School Institute set for March 9 at Graettinger M. E. Church with program details and address by State Worker.

Eklinger Terris Cretti Foster Ghime Crees Petersen Uniter Bois Graettinner Verril APE Akeulul West Bend M. E. Church Palo Alto County Sunday School Institute M. E Graettinger Iowa Auldress The Church School In

Reeves Names Baby John C Reeves After Birth

Ben I Reeves chose John C Reeves as the baby boy’s name after a prior mention in The Times. A Wallingford sale report by M O Grodlund and T R Hopp notes a strong oat sale with top cow at ninety dollars and highs to one hundred ten. Total receipts approached eight thousand dollars.

Ben Reeves Imes Ben I. Reeves Sundday Reeves John C. Reaves Wallingford M. O. Grodlund T. R. Hopp

Prize Winners At Sovdy Bowling Alley Meet

Prize winners at Sovdy bowling alley include Loo Lambe with 290, Roy Christiansen second at 287, Vratud third with 230, and Rawivety fourth with 228. Prizes awarded include a box of Hershey bars and other gifts. event held last week with details published in the market report.

Sevdy GDC Roy Christiansen Hershey Vratud Faia Rautson Fowelh

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Farmers Institute Amg Minnesota Law and Order Tate John B. Useless, Esq Big Ben P.ta Des Moines Register Wade Lie Europe Coturteles S.A Conway Graettinge L. W. Osher I. B. Osher Hampshire Al'av
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