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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1929

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Spencer Beats Graettinger 21-18 At Spirit Lake Sectional

Spencer defeated Graettinger 21 to 18 in a Spirit Lake sectional game Friday. Graettinger led early but Spencer rallied with a late burst, closing with two quick baskets in the final minute to seal the win. Graettinger had peaked at Ayrshire and struggled offensively despite strong defense, hampered by injuries to key players and fatigue from a grueling schedule.

Spencer Graettinger Spirit Lake Grachtinger Spancer Palo Alto Ayrshire Graattinger Swen Clty Rodman Mallar West Bend Roeven Sturdevant Reeves Grodland Wikert Bonstead Young Jones Sweea City Swea City Plover

Emmetsburg Democrat notes Laughlin Chapman marriage

Last week the Emmetsburg Democrat announced the marriage of Misa Rosalie Laughlin of Graettinger to W A Chapman of Des Moines. The bride, raised in Graettinger, is a high school graduate and trained nurse from St Joseph's Omaha, recently nursing in Des Moines. The groom is district manager of Metropolitan Refining Co Des Moines. Times offers congratulations.

Des Moines Metropolitan Refining Company the Times

Celebration of Mrs. Mary Norris 85th Birthday

Mrs. Mary Norris celebrated her 85th birthday on February 28 with family from Pequot Minnesota and local relatives present. She resides with her daughter Mrs. Carl Ingvall in the Estherville area. A song dedicated to her from KFNF Shenandoah Iowa aired during the day. The Times extends congratulations and wishes for good health and many more years.

Mary Norris D. T. O'Neill Gracttinger Martin Pequot Minnesota Chris O. J. Norris Norris Carl Ingvall Estherville KFNF Shenandoah Iowa the Times Mia. Norris

Will Serve Supper At Woodman Hall March 14

The M E Ladies plan a fine meal to be served at Woodman hall on Thursday evening March 14. The event is hosted by Mrs N J Merriman Mrs Louis Christopher Mrs Kenneth Starkey and Mrs Kenneth Harding. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Also Mrs Anna Jorgensen will open a millinery store north of the C W Stavenson residence with stock arriving soon. Graettinger has lacked a millinery shop since early this year.

M. E Woodman Hall N. J. Merriman Louis Christopher Kenneth Starkey Kenneth Harding Anna Jorgensen

School Election Next Monday for Three Year Directors

The annual school election will be held next Monday. Two directors will be chosen for a three year term: Dr Th T Naye and Henry Hansen, with outgoing members seeking re election. Friends of Dr McCarty and A J Fleningsan have filed their names. polls open 1 to 6, at Woodmatr hall.

Th. T. Naye Henry Hansen McCarty A. J. Fleningsan Woodmatr

Wallingford Plans Annual Market Day Sale

Wallingford will hold its annual market day sale on Saturday, March 80. Property to be sold should be listed with Marmora Savings Bank in Wallingford. A fuller announcement will follow next week.

Wallingford Marmora Savings Bank

Emmelsburg and Mallard Take Class A and B Wins

Emmelsburg secured first place in Class A while Mallard topped Class B. Both teams won decisively in their divisions, earning top honors in their category.

Emmelsburg Mallard

Big Live Stock Meeting Here March 19th

A large live stock meeting is set for Graettinger on Tuesday March 19 with speakers Knute Espe Sam Thompson and others. The focus is direct buying and obtaining the highest market price for livestock, a topic affecting nearly every farmer in the area. Full details will appear in next week's Times.

Graettinger Marcel Knute Espe Sam Thompson Grachtinger Genettinger

Now district manager Vincent Kelly promoted in Sioux City

Vincent Kelly of Sioux City, formerly of Gruettinger, is named district manager for Mutual Trust Lifensurance Co in Chicago and will operate from the Sioux City office. Carl A. Peterson, vice-president, lauds his past two years of work and predicts he will excel in the new role. He previously served as cashier at Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Gruettinger and is noted for his numerous local friends and strong business sense.

Vincent Kelly Sioux City Gruettinger Mutual Trust Lifensurance Co Chicago Kelly the Times Carl A. Peterson Times

Picnie Picnic At Lincoln Park Draws Mass Attendance

A Lincoln Park picnic in Los Angeles on February 23 drew an estimated 100000 attendees. Former Graettinger residents registered, including H. J. Jensen, Petronek, Mr. and Mrs. I. Berndorfner, Mrs. Lillian Jackson, Grace Gammon, Mes. TH. J. Wildey, H. Leslie Wildey, Mrs. G. S. Ynberg, and L. H. Hazen among others.

I. Berndorfner Lillian Jackson Grace Gammon Grace Kent Mes TH. J. Wildey H. Leslie Wildey G. S. Ynberg L. H. Hazen

Hoover inaugurated as new U S president in 1929

The article notes Herbert Hoover’s inauguration in Washington with pledges to guide the United States for four years. It praises his inaugural address as well received across political lines and extends wishes for success and honor in his high office.

Grachtinger Herbert Hoover Iowa United States Hoover The Times

Mission Meetings At First Baptist Church and Lost Island

A series of meetings will be held at the First Gather church March 10 to 18 and at Lost Island March 14 to 17. Speakers include Rev Lyostret of Engle Grove Evangelist Mona of Mimmeapolis and others. The theme is Christ Passion. All are welcome to attend afternoon and evening sessions.

Wirst Gath

Elsenbast Buys Kelly Residence in Graettinger

H A Elsenbast purchased the Vincent Kelly residence in Graettinger last week and has occupied the home with Mrs Elsenbast for the past two years The house is described as splendid and nicely scented The den was made when Mr Kelly visited from Sioux City last week and local youths are warned that poor school performance may threaten their future prospects USA patriotic tone implied.

H. A. Hlsenbast Kelly H. A. Elsenbast Vincent Kally Grachtinger

Sunset Legion at Hawkeye theater Saturday night

Silent era western presented at Hawkeye theater features a gold mine hold up, a sheriff, Susan, and a mysterious whittling stranger named Fred who is revealed as the masked Black Rider. Bandits terrorize the town, a barn dance follows, and a late chase ends with Fred’s daring escape as the crowd discovers the true identity.

Sunset Legion Hawkeye Theatre Old Bill William Courtright Susan Edna Murphy Bill Honest John Harry Wood Fred Thomson Honnst John Tones Dulm Sugan Inter Whittler Fred

Skow Household Goods Auction Set for March 9

Nelx Skow will sell all household goods at auction Saturday March 9 at 1 30 pm near the Danish Lutheran church in the west part of town. The sale includes beds bedding cooking utensils and an almost new 61 tube Freed Hiseman radio with loud speaker. A display ad last week listed his property.

Nelx Skow Skow

Paulsen marks 33 years in Gradlinger furniture and undertak

P J Paulsen completes thirty three years in Gradlinger furniture and undertaking, noting a record of continuous service in the state. He maintains a large stock and looks forward to another thirty three years at the same stand. Market Day sale set for March 16 in Gruettinger, delayed by snow but expected to draw a large crowd with weather improving. full sale details appear in this week's Times.

P. J. Paulsen Gradlinger Paulsen Mr. Paulsen Gruettinger

Honest John and his gang raid foiled at mine office

Susan overhears a planned robbery and alerts the sheriff as Honest John and his henchmen rush the mine. Fred Thomson as Captain joins the rescue. bandits fall under sheriff and ranger gunplay. Dawn witnesses, and Tred reveals a carved owl keepsake.

Honest John Susan Dawn Fred Thomson Rangers Thomson Tred

March First Movers Change Hands in Graettinger Area

A partial list details residents and families moving March 1 in Gratttinger and nearby territory. Helge Helgeson, Joe Bradley, Petersens, Skows, Christianson, Oppedahl, Hoxie, Fisher, Aylwards, Fink, Nobles, O Neill, Paulsen, Spencers, Jones, Trick, Berdin, Overland, Duhn, J G Amdahi, Oscar Johnson, Herke, Fitzpatrick, Westergard, Jorgensen, Hamilton Brothers, Heller, Krukow, Coolidge, Donahue, Webbe, Wolfe, and others relocate to new farms or homes. several properties trade hands with bank involvement. Weather and poor roads hindered moving efforts. several occupied new premises including hotels, shops, and farms near Graettinger, Ayrshire, and Ringsted.

Gratttinger Helge Helgeson Wallingford Dolliver Joe Bradley Sam Anderson Peter Petersen Glen' Sdale California Nels Meng Potter Petersen Julius Skow Bancroft J. R. Skow Mr. Paulsen Spencer Terris L. L. Paulsen Earl Jones Graettinger Sevdy Place George Trick Jones C. H. Berdin West of Town Frick H. 'K.’ Overland Ed Duhn First National Bank Tipp Farm E. P. Duhn J. G.amdahi A. N. Jensen Oscar Johnson Jensen T. I. Hendricksen Johnson Royal Lumber Co Wm. Herke Clermont Minnesota A. G. Herke D. J. Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick G. G. Coolidge Don Donahue Estherville Mr Donahue Henry Webbe James Walfe Webbe Lorne Wolfe James Wolfe George Sampson Grast«tinger Ringsted

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