Death of Ernest Peton Prompts Funeral Services
Ernest Henry Peton, a well known Graettinger resident, died Monday after long illness. Funeral services were held at his residence and the M. E. church with Rev. Wagner officiating. He is survived by his wife and thirteen children, seven daughters and five sons. The family resided in Graettinger after moving west about thirty years ago. The obituary notes his German origins and long life in the community. A continuation promises details on burial and pallbearers. Graduation exercises at Graettinger High are set for May 29 with twenty three graduates. Prof. Hart of Iowa University to give the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Peton
Graettinger
M. E
Wagner
Terril
Carl
Fred Spies
Ralph DeWsil
August Boehmer
Paus Kelting
A.G Herke
Ernest Henry Peton
Wusterhause
Pommern
Germany
America
Bertha Augusta Dahlke
Grumadorg
Fommern
Peton
A. S. Johnson
Gracttinger
John Moltz
Ara Kansas
Rudolph DeWall
Wallingford Territory
Alfred Jorgensen
Chi Cago
Mathilda
Chicago
Bather
Alvina
Frank
Albert
Wallingford
Paul
Place
Theodore
Chicago- But
Graettin,wer
Otto
Gronau
Delm‘ing
Miller
Fenton
Graettinger High School
Grachtinger High
Tom Donlon
Rauben Johnson
Rose Laughlin
Bari Erickson
Gwendolyn Jensen
Genevieve Gammon
Linda Splea
Jon Leonard
Julia Leonard
Mable Nichtern
Helen Love
Charles Green
Albert Rolfson
Lloyd Lippolt
Stanley Gardner
Homer Young
Gertrude Halverson
Francis Lambe
Cecelia Lambe
Mary Craven
Howard Urry
Alfred Skow
James Anderson
Hart
Iowa University
C. J. Mekkal
Grachtinger
Corn Growers Organized At Fort Dodge Meeting
Fy T. Vaughn of Fort Dodge and D N Luse of Booth township organized a Corn Growers association at the High School meeting. The group formed and several memberships were secured. The aim is to control corn distribution to set price above cost of production with reasonable profit. Policies will be decided at a state meeting after more members join. The article urges tariff reform to help farmers and cites high costs from protections.
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Fy T. Vaughn
Fort Dodge
D. N. Luge
Booth Township
Corn Growers’ Association
Messrs. Vaughn and
Luse
Mirage Outline of Proposed School Improvement Plan
The article details a $10,000 school improvement proposal to be voted on next Monday. If approved, about $5,000 would build two rooms on the south side of the current grade building, $2,000 would buy desks and equipment, and $1,600 would finance a fan motor and coil to operate the high school ventilating system. It notes a desk shortage affecting placement.
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Page Hight
High Wind Dazes Town with Dust Cloud
A northwest wind at about 8:30 Monday evening hit Grachtinger, lasting ten minutes and turning the town into a dust cloud. A western horizon cloud glowed with continuous lightning, suggesting atmospheric disturbance. No rain occurred and no damage was reported, though the dust was very disagreeable. A warmer south wind earlier in the day kept the air dusty. residents hope for two days of soaking rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Duhn and Peterson Dissolve Partnership
E P Duhn buys out Dan Peterson to run equipment business with James Duhn. Peterson sells stake in Graettinger auto wrecking firm and will operate on Lava Larson place south of Graettinger. The changes shift control of local enterprises and farming assets in Graettinger area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Duhn
Dan Peterson
Graettingar
Mr. Peterson
James Duhn
Lava Larson Place
Graettinger
Lunch and Bazaar Next Saturday by Norwegian Lutheran Ladies
The Norwegian Lutheran Ladies Aid will serve a lunch at Woodman hall Saturday May 10 starting at 2 p.m. Willing Workers east of town offer aprons and gingham items for sale. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the lunch and bazaar.
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Norwegian Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Woodman Hall
Dewall School
Unil
Graettinger
Rascal Pat
Sylvia Thorogon
In Deed A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
A brief subscription reminder urges readers not to delay renewing. The message emphasizes timely action and promotes continued service to valued subscribers.
Sophomore Class Appreciated for Floral Wreath Support
A message of gratitude from Luther Payton and Armationg High School notes kindness of Sophomore class in aiding during a bereavement. Wreath presented. Readers recall a Friday baseball game where Griettinger led Armstrong to a 5 4 deferral and Graottinger scored.
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Thane
Luther Payton
Safety First a Splendid School Play at Hawkeye Theatre
The 1924 class presented Safety First at Hawkeye theatre Friday night with a Thursday matinee also staged. Attendance at the matinee was satisfactory and the Friday performance drew laughter and praise. The cast delivered clear voices, smooth acting, and the show ran without a hitch. Supt White and Miss Barnett coached the ensemble, and the group earned compliments on the excellent presentation.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Graattinger
Supt. White
Misa Barnett
Jack
Funeral for Charles Nance in Graettinger
The funeral for four year old Charles Henry Nance, son of Mr and Mrs Henry B Nance, was held at their Graattinger residence on Thursday at 1 PM. Rev C J Mekkelson conducted the service, with burial in Esther Villa cemetery. The family has our communitys heartfelt sympathy in their sorrow. Emmetsburg Has Fine School Paper The Times received the Gleaner, Emmetsburg school paper, a twelve page publication well printed and a noteworthy new feature of school activities. Congratulations to pupils and faculty on the publication.
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Charles Nance
Charles Henry Nance
Henry B. Nance
Graattinger
C. J. Mekkelson
Esthervilla
Emmetsburg
Times
Gleaner
Martin Candidate For Second Term in County Office
J Jr Martin, current county treasurer of Ayrshire, declares seeking a second term in the Republican primaries. He faces Walter Dick Peddie of Emmetaburg, longtime clerk in the office, who is expected to oppose.
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Walter Dick-Peddie
Emmetsburg
Cohvasa
Mon
J. Jr
Martin
Ayrshire
Emmetaburg
PTA Mother's Day Program at Mrs Johnson’s Home
The P T A will host its annual Mother's Day program on Tuesday May 18 at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs A J Johnson. All mothers grandmothers members and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Johnson
PTA
Play Day Pleases Palo Alto County Children in Cold Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg hosted a big play day for Palo Alto county school children with over a thousand participants despite chilly weather. The parade featured bright floats from St Marys Academy and Freedom township, while Graettinger was absent due to the cold. The golf grounds offered a scenic view as youngsters danced and drilled in colorful outfits. Afternoon races and blue ribbon prizes highlighted the event, thanked county teachers, the superintendent, Emmetsburg School, and the Commercial Club for organizing the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
St. Mary's Academy
Freedom Township
Graettinger
Wmmetsburg _ Schoo
Commercial Club
Graettinger Market Reports May 8 1924
Market notes from Graettinger dated May 8 1924 cover corn oats and butter prices. Listings show weights and per unit figures for livestock and dairy products with brief pricing context.
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Graettinger
Important Bank Change at Estherville Involves Kirby Banks
E M Duroe of Boone joins J P Kirby banks to become vice president of the First National Bank of Estherville. The deal extends nearly six hundred thousand to a million dollars across Kirby owned banks, strengthening northern Iowa finance and benefiting Farmers & Merchants State Bank as a Kirby branch.
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Watherville
E. M. Duroe
Boone
Town
Town Agricultural Association
J. P. Kirby
First National Bank
Estherville
Kirby Banks
Northwest
Kirby
United States
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
C. H. MecNider
Mason City
B. F. Kauffman
Des Moines
This Financial Association
John FP
Duroe
Fof
City
Iiona
Burpe
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E. Peton
the Times
S.& Merchants Stati. Bank
Duhn & Peterson
Windsor Hotel
Home Social Club
Ted Christiang
Lost Island Township
Katy Mason
National Bank
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