Funeral Of L. E. Conway Held In Vernon Township
The funeral of Lawrence E. Conway who died last Thursday in Vernon township was held Saturday at nine in the Catholic church with Rev Father Kelly officiating. Conway a pioneer resident of the county left a large family and many relatives. He was born July 18 1858 in Osgood Canada and lived in this county for 58 years. He leaves a widow eight children four brothers and two sisters and 36 grandchildren. The article notes his frank loyal and generous nature and his devotion to the church and pioneer service to the county.
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L. E. Conway
Vernon Township
Father Kelly
Our County
Emmetsburg
St. John’s Cemetery
Martin Laughlin
Andrew Gappa
Michael Foley
George Knegl
John Goeders
Peter O'Leary
Conway
Rochester
M. Lawrence E. Conway
Osgood
Canada
John Conway
Blairgowrie
Tessie Hickey
James
John Ambrose and Co
Ike Drew
John Kleig
Fredericks
Delbert Conlon
J. P
John
Michael
St. Louis
Thomas
Estherville
Frank King
J. W. Hickey
Larry” Conway
Mr. Conway
Graettinger Market Report March 29 1928 Hogs and Corn Prices
Graettinger market report for Thursday March 29 1928 notes hog prices near 8.60 in Chicago trade. Corn and oats values shown with small changes and various bids listed.
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Graettinger
Chicago
Seecessa
New Graettinger Investment Co Formed for Bank Real Estate
A new corporation named The Graettinger Investment Co is organized in Graettinger. It will hold and liquidate real estate formerly carried by the First National Bank, a move expected to strengthen the bank’s standing. The firm may hold assets for a year or two and is not yet incorporated.
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Graettinger Investment Cor
Graettinger
First National Bank
Timca
Senator Breakenridge: A Rodman farmer seeks re election
Senator W J Breakenridge of Rodman visited the Times office Monday. He is running for re election on his record as a capable state senator. He opposes the 100 million road bond issue and supports a bank guarantee law and progressive legislation. The voters in the district should re elect him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Breakenridge
Rodman
Times
Breakenridge
Senate
Senator Breakenridge
Good Debate and Music Highlight Ayrshire P T A Program
The Ayrshire High School P T A program drew a good crowd with the Ayrshire orchestra providing music that drew praise from locals. A debate on the $100,000,000 roll bond issue featured Supt Stevenson A H Shaver and J M Resh for the affirmative against A H Henningsen O R Gardner and O H Raleigh for the negative, with judges voting 2 to 1 for the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
Supt. Stevenson
A. H. Shaver
J. M. Resh
A H. Henningsen
O. R. Gardner
0. H. Raleigh
Chicago Producers Ship Ten Carloads to Chicago Market
The Chicago Producers Commission Association shipped ten carloads of livestock to Chicago the week ending March 28, 1928, from Palo Alto County Shipping Associations. Four additional cars were sent to other commission firms in Chicago. Managers seek highest price and sometimes ship to different markets.
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Chicago
Chicago Producers Commission Association
Palo Alto
Co-Operative Shipping
Another Candidate For Supervisor in Vernon Township
J M Robinson of Vernon township announces his candidacy for supervisor in this district. The race now has nine candidates, including J A Suss the incumbent G M Graettinger and Charilo Christianson. Robinson is well known in the district with wide experience and all Republican nominees will ensure able representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Robinson
Vernon Township
J. A. Suss
G. M. Graattinger
Charilo Christianson
Fred Spies Elected Mayor of Graettinger in Low Turnout
Fred Spies was elected mayor of Graettinger at the Hawkeye theatre election. He won with 187 votes over I. T. P. Larson who had 107. The council also saw reelection of all incumbents and new assessor S and treasurer J. Jensen. The vote totals show 299 registered voters with a quiet race and no major issues. Start of administration set for Monday, April 2.
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Fred Spices
Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
I. TP. CG
Larson
I. Sandvig
Elizabeth Jensen
Sandvig
Jenson
Fral Spies
Sveveene
L. PLC
Cces
Wm. Penn
Bod, McCarty
Martin Myhro
John Swift
Henry Hansen
Sey
Clarence Clemmensen
George Frick
Nels Nelson
K.P. Dulm
Novvis
Wiegmann Opens New Store On West Robins Avenue
Wiegmann completes a new store adjoining Duhn Service Station on West Robins Avenue. The store will open next week offering groceries soft drinks hot coffee and sandwiches. Located on the new state road it should attract tourists and local trade alike.
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Wiegmann
Duhn
West Robins Avenue
J A Suss Seeks Re election For County Supervisor
J A Suss announces candidacy for re election as supervisor. He touts a record of work for the district and county. Opponents for the Republican nomination are G M Gracttinger Charlie Christison and J M Robinson.
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J. A. Suss
G. M. Gracttinger
Charlie _Christisnon
J. M. Robinson
Is Mayor Spies For Al Smith
Is Mayor Spies who headed the democratic ticket in the city election Monday in favor of Al Smith for president The mayor and all other successful democrats in Monday's section should declare their views.
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Mayor Spies
al Smith
Mrs Lindsey Buys Oil Station Site in Graettinger
Mrs L J Lindsey bought two and one half lots at the corner south of Duba Service station at the Robbing Avenue intersection with the new state road in Graettinger. The purchase is described as an investment for a potential service station at the prime west Graettinger corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Lindsey
L. J. Lindsey
Duba
Robbing Avenue
New State Road
Graettinger
May Certificates Payable at First National
The third waiver certificates at the First National are due May 28 and have been released for payment in March. Holders may combine these certificates with the fourth certificate for renewal if they wish. The fourth certificate is not due until November 23.
Hold By Law Feature At Hawkeye Theatre
The Hawkeye will show Held By Law as the main attraction next Saturday evening with The Wighting Spirit chapter of The Collegians as a secondary feature. Two-reel serial segments were planned but may be shortened if reels cannot be kept for the full showing.
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Law
The
Collegians
Farm Bureau Meeting At Center School
A regular Farm Bureau meeting will be held at Center Schoolhouse Tuesday evening April. A free movie entitled Romance of Sleepy Valley will be presented. Lunch will be served. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Farm x Bureau
Center School House
Sleepy Valley
Get Acquainted With Graettinger Business Places This Week
Graettinger in northwest Iowa mounts Get Acquainted Week led by local business clubs. A free Hawkeye theatre show launched the campaign as shops open Wednesdays to draw shoppers from Graettinger and surrounding farms with live stock grain poultry dairy and craft businesses well represented.
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Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Times
Grachtinger
Iowa
Fallow
Co-Operative Shipping Association
Northwest
Groettinger
Gracttinger
Vallow
Labor Day Committees Appointed In Grasttnger Event
The Labor Day organization appointed committees to oversee the planing of the annual celebration. Included are Finance chaired by H A Elsenbast with A J Johnson, Free Street Attraction led by Mike Weinholzer and A J Johnson, Street Sports chaired by A N Jensen with several members, Baseball headed by Dr Olena Jacobsen and George Frick, Advertising led by A H Henningsen with multiple members, Dinner chaired by P J Paulsen and Dr P J Hession, Concessions overseen by B Barrett with Geo Frick and D E McCarty, License chaired by Fred Spies with J B Lambe and P J McCarty, Band chaired by W H Noble with Dr M J Reidy and others, Parking led by John Swift with J L Grady and others. Obituary Ardythe Maxine Christiansen (born July 19, 1927) died March 19, 1928 at eight months old after influenza and pneumonia, survived by parents, three sisters Neva, Alice, Mildred, and brothers Lawrence and Melvin, funeral held March 21 at Lutheran church in Graettinger. Snow reported yesterday in Graettinger with several inches of moisture, followed by a chilly, damp week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Elsenbast
A. J. Johnson
Mike Weinholzer
A. J. Johnsen
Charley Jensen
A. N. Jensen
J. A. Jensen
Bert Barret
C. J. Drake
Adolph Spies
Tom Allen
Ben Reeves
Fr. C. Wiegmann
Dr. Olena Jacobsen
George Frick
Charles Spies
A. H. Henningsen
C. A. Jensen
Wm. Fisher
R. W. Nanamaker
Art Duhn
John McBride
M. Jacobsen
P. J. Paulsen
P. J. Hession
E. S. George
F. E. Schurmann
B. Barrett
Geo. Frick
D. E. McCarty
B.A. Baumgartner
W. I. O'Connor
Fred Spies
J. B. Lambe
P. J. McCarty
W. H. Noble
M. J. Reidy
Earl Ericson
G. E. Norws
Roy Bartleman
John Swift
J. L. Grady
Nels Nelson
Jordan Ericson
Ralph Masters
Ardythe
Maxine — Christiansen
Albert Christiansen
Neva
Alice
Mildred
Lawrones
Melvin
Graettinger
Mandsager
Reat
Ole G. Tonderum
Joseph
Ottosen
Hilma Clemitson
Estherville
Chrestiansen
Dairy Day meet features De Laval cream separator demo
A large crowd attended the Dairy Day program in Jensen Hardware where R M Walton of De Laval demonstrated the cream separator. Talks by Supt Stevenson and County Agent Webster complemented the event, highlighting the benefits of continuous centrifugal separators and the De Laval milker as central to modern dairying.
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Jensen
R. Mc Walton
de- Laval Company
Supt. Stevenson
Webster
R. M. Walton
Walton
DeLaval Company
DeLaval
Gustaf DeLaval
Larson
National Dairy Council
America
Germany
USA
Bagun
Gream
Iy Alg
Opgrabl
Stéayn Turbinerdiiyan
Ateam ‘Turbiié
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Farm Bureau Meeting
Center School
Grasttinger
Dairy Day
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