Local News Notes from Graettinger and Nearby Areas
Mahon, Emmetsburg caller, reports tenants securing farms as market day nears on Saturday March 12. Moore of Ruthven visits for a bridge party. many residents attend basketball games in Bathville Estherville and Curlew. A newborn son arrives to Mr and Mrs Ted Hermansen. many families welcome guests and relocate residences.
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Palmer Mrettem
L.T. Lewlayn
Cathmine Hubbard
Batherville
Misa Lola Everitt
Macson City
Tuinoia
Mixa Everitt
Schouls
Robert McNally
Graettinger
Ma. Mee Nally
Limmetsburg
Earl Brown Place
Julius Skow
W. Nunnmaker
Dry Olene Jacobson
T. Lewison
George Frick
Bart Montgomery
Wilbur Price Y
Kimmeraburg
Sarsfield Deneen
Ted. Hermansen
Times
Vermansen
Misa Minnie Hensingsen
Curnattingar
Dana
Ruthven
Norcia
John Polvig
My. Halosan
Birthadey
Noelia
Dennette Helivige Mote
Ruthven Sal Finnersburg
Curlew
Weuk
Minette Helvit
J. Ballivan
Coivin de Shee
Fleanor Dunn
Vivian Norris
Lovett Swift
Estherville Sature
Bert Oskvig
Mallard
Oskviges
Gradlinger
Oskvig
Aluler
R. W. Nun‘amaker
M. J. Helvig
Tomes
Lupi
Aor. McMullen
Anna Jorgensen
Charley Jensen
Tairmont
Miss Jensen
Fairmont
Pairmont Hich
Minnesota
Local notes from Graettinger and surrounding towns
Sunday visits and social mentions across Maylard Emmetsburg Ruthven Mallard and Brunetsbury. Obscure notices include a Hartley pensioner death a Sunday birth a stolen car the March cold snap and a large Polk County land sale plus Graettinger at Estherville tournament and a family visit by the McMahon party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Elsenbaat
Shenda
Maylard
Dorothy Hayes
Emmetsburg
John WH. Hinkie
Hartiey Baichelor
A. A. Shaver
Minion
Ruthven
Evelyn Jones
Atherville
The
Democrat
Conway
Mallard
Graettinger Lotay
J. P. Conway
Mra
I. P. Conway
Iowa Highway
Matherville
Berman
Clarence Doerninge
Anna McMahon
Brunetsbury
Myr
Doc Doyle
Doyle
J. J. Mahan
Wm. Rlem
Polkefanty
George McMahon
Mary Jane
Tara
Town
Nellie Milles
Fort Dodge
Graettinger
McCarty
Spirit Lake claims Class A crown over Graettinger at state meet
Graettinger defeats Ocheyedan earlier, Spirit Lake dominates in second half to win Class A title 20 to 14 over Spencer. Arnold Park tops Dolliver for Class B. Ruthven's Olson earns third Class B guard honor. Tournament receipts exceed 1000 dollars. locals pleased with officials and hospitality.
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Graettinger
Spirit Lake
Grnottinger
Spirit Lake Reserve
Spencer
Indians
Estherville Daily News
Fistherville
Grachtinger
Postmaster Appeals Cooperation for Better Mail Delivery
Rural mail carriers report delivery trouble due to blocked snow of approaches and poorly maintained mailbox areas. Patrons should clear approaches, keep boxes at proper height, and position them for carrier access from the vehicle. Ensure routes are navigable and boxes remain accessible along traveled paths.
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O, H
Raleigh
P. M
Social Items Update From Area Churches and Clubs
Multiple social items describe gatherings and entertainments. Catholic Missionary Society meets at Mrs. H. A. Elsenhast’s home next Tuesday with invitation extended. Embroidery Club hosted by Miss Clara J. Suss. attendees enjoyed refreshments. Arnold Thompson birthday event hosted by Miss Teanelle Heivig with games and midnight luncheon. Bridge and Country Club hosted by C. E. Norris and Bert Montgomery. five bridge tables and prizes. Graettinger sub-district meeting at the Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Faul. pastors and wives attended. plans for spring rallies and a training school for teachers in Daily Vacation Bible Schools. The narrative also notes a roof stove incident and steam explosion during a fire emergency. Raw milk risks outlined by Dr. D. C. Steelsmith, urging pasteurization after past outbreaks and listing diseases spread by unpasteurized milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge & Country Club
C. E. Norris
Bert Montgomery
Fremont Faul
Graettinger
Algona
Faul
Leuse
W. A. Winterstein
Estherville
M. L. Carver
Dolliver
B. L. Weaver
Swea City
C. B. Mitchell
Armstrong
Recalls Fire Experiences Of Early Days In Graettinger
Local firefighters and veterans revisited historic blazes on Tuesday recounting events from August 1899 at P. J. Paulsen’s furniture store. A mattress fire near the rear partition menaced the shop as water and a hand pump fought the flames while a kerosene lamp sparked a soaking splash. Additional anecdotes described a drowsy shoemaker and a roaring chimney blaze from early Graettinger firefighting days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Paulsen
Atte
Robbins Avenue
Mr. Paulsen
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Thompson
Thompson Grocery
Iowa State Board
P.S
Texas
Meat Department
Swift
Weiners
Ib. Fc
TaRocery
Ocheyedan
Embroidery Club
Clara J. Suss
Fimbroidery Club
Arnold Thompson
Teanelle “Heivig
Grachtingur
George
Mr. George
Daners
D. C
Steelsmith
Iowa
C. A. Jensen General Merchandise
Wheaties
Osher Dept
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