Graettinger Local News Highlights May Events
Local notes report visitors from Morgan Hill and Des Moines, rainfall in Graettinger area, Rosalie Laughlin sustains a fractured arm while milking, and ongoing social events. Advertisements for work clothing appear from Burkhead & Co. Community meetings include the Gleaners, Danish Ladies Aid, and M. E. Ladies' Aid. Mother’s Day is observed May 11 with flowers and reminders for living mothers. Uncle Sam queries show autos used mainly for business by farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Jensen
Burkhead & Co
Bungwill
Morgan Hill
California
W. F. Smith
Des Moines
W. H. Drake
Graettinger
Estherville
Eimetsburg
Rosalie Laughlin
Graettinger High School
Exclusive Graettinger MJB Coffee Agency Sold Here
We hold the exclusive agency for MJB coffee in Graettinger. This premium coffee is among the best on the market. A money back guarantee backs satisfaction or refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Local Notes and Social Events in Emmetsburg
Saturday events include Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mahan purchasing a Chevrolet touring car and Burkhead Co. selling Wolverine Horsehide work shoes. Mrs. C. Rucker hosted Emmetsburg friends. Ole Melhouse, now employed at the Waverly hotel, greeted old friends. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jackson of Ruthven. The Misses Foster, Myhre, George, and Erickson motored to Wallingford. Norwegian Lutheran Ladies' Aid to meet May 14 at Mrs. Ole Wicks. Catholic group to meet May 14 at Mrs. John Mahan's with Mrs. Bigley. Mrs. B. Franklin will make her home here. she owns property once occupied by the Fidlars. Mrs. Magnus Johnson has returned to the Minnesota farm. she criticized Washington habits. Mrs. Voien and sons visited the T. O. Thompson home. a trip to West Bend to see the grotto followed. A Neweell doctor's wife was sued for damages in an auto collision. defense claimed she was injured. Prohibition era auto injuries reported. 60 injuries in Iowa last year. Alfred Roseland and Aunt C. L. Lewis visited H. H. Sandvik’s, returning to Radcliffe. The gravelling project on The Times Highway will remove the worst road. On May 9 at 8 pm a general festival at Hawkeye banquet hall will feature booths, entertainment, and band music. free admission.
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J. L. Mahan
Wolverine
Burkhead & Co
Rucker
Emmetsburg Friends
Ole Melhouse
Emmetsburg
Waverly
Joe Jackson
Ruthven
the Times
Smith
B. Elsenbast
Dan Peterson
Kathryn Foster
Dorothy Myhre
Helen George
Ruth Erickson
Lloyd Lippold
Emmet Lambe
Wallingford
Norwegian Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Ole Wicks
Atend
B. Franklin
Chicago
J. L. Fidlar
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
John Mahan
Mahan
Pe Bigley
Magnus. Johnson
Senator Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Washington, D. C
H. L. Voien
Sioux City
T. O. Thompson
Towa
Alfred Roseland
C. L. Lewis
Radcliffe
Iowa
H. H. Sandvik
the Hawkeye
Adv
Church Notes Ey Lutheran and Other Church Services
Lutheran Zion Church notes Sunday May 11 at 2 16 p m English divine service Sunday School after for children Rev H A Wagner pastor Service in Grachitinger next Sunday 10 30 a m Norwegian and in Lost Island 3 p m English communion in both places Sunday school and bible class 9 30 a m Luther league 8 p m in Grachtinger All welcome Rev S O Sande pastor Methodist notes Sunday school 10 00 a m morning worship at 11 with sermon An Appreciation of Mother Junior League 4 00 Epworth league 7 15 evening worship 8 00 Mother s Day observed at morning service Banquet hall Hawkeye festival Friday 8 00 with several booths etc.
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Lutheran Zion Church
H. A. Wagner
Lutheran Church
Grachtinger
Lost Island
Luther League
Sande
Methodist Church
Junior League
Epworth League
David Livingstone
Hawkeye Building
Breakenridge Seeks State Senate Seat in 47th District
Political notice from W J Breakenridge announcing candidacy for state senator in the 47th district subject to Republican voters in June primaries. Plea for support and votes on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Breakenridge
Candidacy Filed for Forty-seventh District State Senate Nomination
A resident announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the Forty-seventh District. The entry notes the June primary as the voter approval event and cites Town as the district location. The filing date appears as January 17. The statement expresses intent pending Republican voters approval.
Saunders Announces Candidacy for State Representative
State candidate WM. E. G. Saunders declares his bid for State Representative subject to Republican voters in the June primary, seeking support from county residents in this political contest.
J J Martin Declares Candidacy for County Treasurer
For County Treasurer Thereby announce my candidacy for the office of county treasurer for second term, subject to the will of the republican voters at the June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Martin
Walter Dick-Peddie
Ida Wright Sorenson
Anna Warnee Spohn
Tor
Palo Alto
Republan
At Helme
Oes
Gels Cari
Community notice and Graettinger council bills May 1924
A community notices an event with free admission and band music led by Rev C J Mekkelson. The Graettinger Town Council paid April 1924 salaries and various vendors, including Del Monte fruit, Wendell Company licenses, printing, election room rental, and streetlight charges totaling several dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Town
John Paulsen
J. A. Fleming
del Monte
Exaettinger Telephone Company
Wendell Company
John J. Sullivan
Graettinger Opera House Company
Northern Iowa Gas & Electric ‘Company
John Clemenson
Local Republican Primaries See Multiple County Posts
The notice lists candidates for Palo Alto County offices including county treasurer recorder and county attorney. Voters are reminded the June primaries determine party nominees. Names mentioned include Walter Dick-Peddie Ida Wright Sorenson Anna Warnee Spohn and Helme Gels Cari.
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Farmers Supply Co
J. L. Grady
W. W. McCulloch
Coleman Hospital
Wm. Fuller
Armstrong
Thomas McDonald
George Sandvige
E. J. Balhiem
Mason City
Windsor Hotel
Caspire
Hvabeth Pegum
John Pegum
United States
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
M. QO. Grodland
C. Wiegmann & Son
Colorado
Sumner Rock Island
Yellowstone
Golden State
Rocky Mountain
Ont
B. H. Horswell
Groettinger
Engenasnate
Mr. Farmer
Grady Produce Co
WM. E. G. Saunders
Charley Jensen
C. J. Mekkelson
Community Service Station Company
J. B, Lambe
James W. Fay
Nation
A. H. Avery
Nomi
Opal
Opal Coffee
Lohall
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