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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
3
The Graettinger Times notes the 102nd anniversary of Odd Fellowship celebrated in Graettinger. It recalls the order organized in Baltimore on April 26, 1819 by five men embracing Friendship Love and Truth, with Faith Hope and Charity added later.
A workshop advertises tin work and repair services from the Ed Duhn Machine shop. The craftsman offers extensive experience and invites a trial to demonstrate capability in all kinds of tin work and repairs.
International order of odd fellows members from Emmetsburg and Ruthven met in a joint gathering. Mrs Baumgartner, Mrs Vangie Reeves and Mrs Henry Hanson chaired greetings and introductions. About 140 attendees enjoyed a social hour, dance by the I O O F orchestra, a later luncheon, and talks by Mr Rielly and Mr Stuehmer.
The Emmetsburg lodge anniversary honored numerous residents including Mr and Mrs Will Truesdell and others. Miss Safley visited Spirit Lake. John Montgomery appeared briefly in Emmetsburg. Public dance at Woodman hall with the Happy Trio orchestra. Births blessed local families with congratulations from The Times. Concerts, plays, and Catholic and Lutheran society meetings announced for May 11 14. Royal Neighbors held a market sale. Larsen Sanitarium advertised Turkish baths and therapies. Frank Sullivan reports potential paper mill strike affecting International Falls operations.
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