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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1930

Page

6

West Bend grotto plans eye summer progress

Father Dabberstein of West Bend advances a large grotto project at his church. He outlines adding stations, statues, and a Christ commandment scene near Moses, with an Italian altar and multiple Bethlehem figures, aiming to open portions in spring and complete the work over three years.

Father Dabberstein Dabberstein West Bend St. Thomas St. Patrick Moses Christ Abel Cain Father Dobberstein Italy Bethlehem Black Hills North Dakota St. Paul Providence Emmetsburg

Best Way of Fighting Bind Weed in Iowa Fields

European bindweed is a growing problem in northwestern Iowa. R. H. Porter of Iowa State College urges keeping down top growth as a key step in eradication until more effective methods are tested. The weed eradication campaign is part of the 1930 program supported by county farm bureaus.

Palo Alto County Porter Towa Iowa Iowa State College R. H. Porter Mr. Porter

Osgood News Highlights Local Calls and Visits

Mr Anderson andl gon Norman of Curlew visited Mrs Minnie Wiener. Dr Cretzmeyer was a professional caller. The McClellands and others dealt with measles. Easter services were led by Rev Ralph Jones of Dickens. Residents and visitors from Emmetsburg, Spencer, Magnolia and Graettinger circulated at Wiener and Powers homes, with weddings and illness noted among townsfolk.

Lost Island News Items

Mrs Blanche Phillips was called to Beverly for her daughter's serious illness. Harry Fiscus and Dave Erickson were business callers at Emmetsburg. W L Linderman of Emmetsburg was in this vicinity Monday for farm interests. Rev Mondsager visited the David Erickson home Thursday evening.

Lost Island Blanche Phillips Beverly Harry Fiscus Dave Erickson Emmetsburg W. L. Linderman Emmets Burg Mondsager David Erickson

Local social notes from Graettinger area visitors and guests

Mr and Mrs John Nilson called on Elmer Simington Friday evening. Miss Hildsngard Nelson of Chicago visits aunt Mrs C M Olson. Mrs Everett McCoy drives a new Ford. Mrs Charley Christiansen and Mrs Anne Simonsen visited Mrs Lars Olson in Graettinger Thursday. Mr and Mrs W B Capener and Mrs Nell O Neal Spencer callers Saturday. Earnest Spaulding spent the day with relatives. Irvin Myhre and Mrs Sheffield with Seth Smith Thursday evening. Mrs L Van Wie entertained friends Thursday with a dainty lunch. J Z Smith and Miss Ethel visited Lyle Smith near Ayrshire Monday. Miss Lylia Beams of Langdon weekend with sister Mrs Emmet Johnson. Mrs Dave Erickson very sick and to University Hospital Town City this week. Mrs J C Jonsen Ruthven. J H Mason Ruthven and Rev Kempfhner Sioux City were visitors at Seth Smith home Sunday. Anna Simonsen spent last week at Des Moines. Albert Ohme teaching in District 4 spent Easter at Forest City before returning to school Monday. A number of the local people at

Earnest Spaulding Spencer Irvin Myhre Sheffield Seth Smith Emmet Johnson Dave Erickson University Hospital Town City J. C. Jonsen Ruthven E. P. Barringer Ray Barringer J. H. Mason Kemphefner Sioux City Seth ‘Smith Charley Christiansen Anna Simonsen Des Moines Albert Ohme Forest City

Renewal of Articles of Lost Island Creamery Company

Notice of renewal of Articles of Incorporation for the Lost Island Creamery Company Iowa. Capital stock four thousand dollars divided into eighty shares of fifty dollars. Five directors with annual meeting in Graettinger and Emmetsburg. Officers listed as President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer. Indebtedness cap two thousand dollars. Signatories include Joe A Joyce Carl Christiansen S M Andersen Christ Christiansen and Charles Henningsen.

Lost Island’ Creamery Company State of Iowa Towit Lost Island Creamery Company Range Palo Alto County Towa Grachtinger Sperson Lost Island Falo Alto County Joe A. Joyce Emmetsburg S. M. Andersen Carl Christiansen Graettinger

Funeral notices and local social notes from Ruthven area

Relatives attend Mrs Geo Thomas funeral at Cherokee. Lost Island quartet sang. Geo Peters and wife visiting relatives while returning from Texas. Peters manages Wisconsin Lumber yards in Renwick. Mina Ida Jensen visits parents Jens Jensen. In 1924 Ed ONeal lost a watch bought in France in 1917 while in U S Army. watch found by hired man while discing field. The watch survived six years in soil.

Home Missionary Society Ruthven Geo. Thomas Cherokee Charley Christiansen Clarence Christiansen Aetin Simonsen John Simonsen Arthur Simonsen Lost Island Geo. Peters Texas Peters Wisconsin Renwick Mina Ida Jensen Jens Jensen Ed O'Neal France U. S.S

Local Barber Shops and Foods Ad Offerings in Graettinger

Classifieds list iMcBride Barber Shop with modern services and billiard parlor, Bartleman’s Barber Shop with shower bath, City Barber Shop advertising quality service for men, women, and children. Real estate and collections offered by J McCarty and J M Resch in Graettinger. Ray’s Café promotes beef and pork sandwiches, coffee, pies, home cooked meals, ice cream, and Frigidaire service in Graettinger Iowa.

Bartleman Battleman Bros Martin Mvyhre Ray's Cafe Graetitinger Iowa

City Meat Market Ad in Graettinger Iowa

City Meat Market Simonsen Bros. Prop offers fresh and cured meats plus cream milk bread and a full grocery stock including fruits and vegetables. They promote Sunday dinner specials and lowest consistent prices with telephone contact.

City Meat Market City Simonsen Bros Graettinger Iowa

Amdahl's Meat Market Moves to New Building

Amdahl's Meat Market announces relocation to a new building and invites customers to visit. The shop offers fresh and cured meats, oysters and fish in season, a full line of fruits and vegetables, and some groceries, with appreciation for customer support.

Amdahl's

Local Grocers and Farmers Promote Services in Graettinger

Graettinger merchants advertise a quality price and service pledge for Amdahl's Meat Market and Farmers Grain Company. The Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association invites members for regular meetings. Quaker Oats and Graettinger Bakery promote fresh flour, seeds, coal and bakery goods with friendly local service.

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