Graettinger Girl Hattie Evans Disappears in Chicago
Miss Hattie Evans of Graettinger Iowa has been missing since February after traveling to Chicago to learn hat trimming. Her brother searched on March 19 and detectives found no trace. Estella Manley of the Deaconess home seeks Tribune help to locate her and bring her home.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Hattie’ Evans
Hattie Evans
Hattie
Graettinger
Iowa
Estella Manley
West Erie Street
Tribune
Miss Manley
Class Play at Grach tinger High May 18
The senior class presents All On Eye Theater Friday evening May 18 at Grach tinger High. Cast includes Ralph Beverly Polly Perkins Jane Beverly Polly’s guard Baldwin Julius Sinfonson Herman Elsenbast Tommy a poor boy Clara Suss Tye Nedsses Florence Birkland Pudgy 8 sister Polly account Feathestone Mrs Chadfield Clarence Jensen Marie maid Clara Larsen Peter Hartleigh Silas Young Delmar Green Leeceeeeee Donald Hendricks Hortense Geraldine Rembrandt Miss Bushnell Judith Hansen.
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Grachtinger High School
All On Eye Theater
Ralph Beverly
Polly
Baldwin
Calvin Gammon
Julius
Sinfonson
Herman Elsenbast
Tommy
Polly Perkins
Jane Beverly
Vesta Christopher
Anna Berdin
Lucy Larsen
Herbert’ “Featherstone
Clarence Chadfield
Jensen
Marie
Clara Suss Tye Nedsses
Florence Birkland
Clara ‘Larsen Pudgy
Dian
Howard Nefstead
Peter Hartleigh
Silas Young
Harkins
Delmar Green Leeceeeeee
Donald Hendricks
Josephine Larsen Hortense
Geraldine
Pearl Noble
Clarissa Chris
Rembrandt
Troops At Fort Logan From Graettinger Letters
Graettinger soldiers write home from Fort Logan and Denver about army life. They describe awaiting letters from family, drills, and expectations for transfer, with mentions of Harold Rousch Wiluthbert and others in the company.
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Fort Logan
Graettinger
Ft. Gan
H Bor
Harold’ Rousch
Wiluthbert
Kpec Sted
el Paso Yy
Graethoys
Denver
Graettinger Hous
Coast Artillery
Cali
Graettinger Chautauqua Seeks Junior Tickets Now
Prof Johnson and Preston Fahne plan to secure 75 junior tickets to bring a junior chautauqua feature this summer. If guaranteed now a lady will run a daily forenoon junior program and supervise children afternoons. Children prefer this over the main program. Tickets cost 1 dollar. About 80 have signed. Parents should ensure children ages six to fourteen sign up. The event starts July 12 with Saturday and Sunday activities.
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Prof. Johnson
Preston Fahnestock
Graettinger
Chautauqua
Junioy Chautauqua
Lawrence Thorson Surprise Birthday Gathering
On Sunday afternoon May 6 a birthday surprise was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Thorson. Over sixty relatives and friends from Lost Island township attended to honor him. A sum of money was presented to Mr. Thorson and the guests departed after five o'clock. Attendees from the city included Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Grodland, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Swift and family, and Miss Viola Mason.
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Lawrence Thorson
Thorson
Lost Island Township
Merklin
M. C. Grodland
Joe Swift
Viola Mason
Graettinger High Baseball Series and Commencement Dates
Graettinger High School notes show the baseball team visiting Ayrshire for a Friday game and Ayrshire returning the favor on Friday May 18 with a 3 p.m. start. School closes Tuesday May 29. Commencement exercises that evening at the opera house feature Prof. John E. Stout as speaker. Baccalaureate service for seniors led by Rev. A R Cuthbert at the M E Church Sunday May 27.
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Graettinger High School
Aryshire
Ayrshire
Opera House
John E. Stout
A. R. Cuthbert
Frances Hendricks Returns Home After Illness
Frances Hendricks came back from Estherville Friday forenoon to Graettinger. She had been confined to the hospital for several weeks after a surgical operation for appendicitis. Though wounds are not fully healed, she is slowly recovering and her many friends are pleased to see her home and improving.
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Frances Hendricks
Estherville
That Plate
Graettinger
Royal Neighbors Meeting Called at Woodman Hall
Royal Neighbors are urged to attend a meeting at Woodman Hall on Tuesday afternoon May 165 at three o'clock. The notice emphasizes urgent matters and is issued by Mrs Emma Shayer Rec.
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Eimma
Shayer
Cost of Living Rising Reported in Paris Markets
Paris buyers face high prices as butter costs soar to about $1 per pound amid scarce supply. Shoppers report tighter budgets and routine staple items harder to obtain in the current market conditions.
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Paris
Two Couples Married at Catholic Church in Graettinger
Two couples united in marriage at nine o'clock Wednesday morning at the Catholic church in Graettinger. Clarence H. Richardson, son of Mr and Mrs L E Richardson, wed Rose Catherine Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wilson, with Rev J J Kelly officiating. Bridesmaid was Ruby Richardson and groomsman James Wilson. The bride wore white Georgette with silver over lace, the groom a blue serge. A breakfast followed at the bride's parents home. The couple will live on the E S George farm west of Graettinger. The Times extends hearty congratulations. The report also notes the First National bank opened with a formal reception, registering 700 visitors. Northern Iowa Gas & Electric lit the bank building that evening. Out of town guests included W J and M L Brown of Emmetsburg, J H Thatcher of Ruthven, and Charles Frye of Emmetsburg.
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Clarence H. Richardson
L. E. Richardson
Rose Catherine Wilson
John Wilson
J. J. Kelly
Ruby Richard
James Wilson
Richard
E. S. George
Graettinger
E. D. Darling
Graettinger High School
Emmet
First Natiinal Bank
Northern Iowa Gas& Electric Company
Johnson Implement Company
Times
W. J
M. L. Brown
Emmetsburg
J. H. Thatcher
Ruthven
Charles Frye
Commercial Bank
Jenis County Couple Weds at Graettinger
Clarence O Wikert and Emma Luhman of Jenis county married in Graettinger by Rev A R Cuthbert at seven last evening. Attendants were Lydia Luhman and Raymond Wikert. They depart for Knutson farm for the coming year. The bride in blue silk, groom in blue serge. Welcomes and best wishes from The Times.
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Clarence O. Wikert
Emma’ Luhman
Jenis County
Graettinger
A. R. Cuthbert
L Lydia Luhman
Raymond Wikert
Knutson ‘Farm
Fred Luhman
Jack ‘Creek Township
John. Wikert
the Times
Palo Alto Doctors Volunteer for Uncle Sam War Service
Drs Nane and Hession joined fifteen Palo Alto County physicians at Emmetsburg for a Palo Alto County Medical Association meeting. The group resolved to volunteer their services to Uncle Sam as the war drags on, acknowledging that Europe will need many physicians to care for the sick and injured, and praising local patriotism.
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Palo Alto
Nane
Hession
Emmetsburg
Fort Dodge buys Graettinger barber shop
Alfred Show, who visited Des Moines with Graettinger youths, returned Friday and bought the Wahlens hotel barber shop in Fort Dodge. The five chair shop is regarded as one of the best in the city with desirable patronage. Graettinger friends regret his departure but wish him success in Fort Dodge as a skilled barber and businessman.
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Fort Dodge
Alfred Show
Graettinger
Des Moines
Ft. Dodge
Wahlens
Skew
Miss Lambe Finishes Second Year at Elmore
Miss Lucille Lambe returning from Elmore Minnesota on Wednesday evening completed the school year there a day or two earlier and came back for summer vacation. She has taught the same school near Elmore for two years and the directors and patrons were pleased with her work. Graettinger boys and girls are congratulated for their success in all they undertake.
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Elmore
Lucille Lambe
Minnesota
Graettinger
Pete Larsen Rejoins Army Amid Record Mixup
Pete Larsen returned to Des Moines on Wednesday evening to enlist in the army. He had been in Omaha when recruiting officers mislaid his consent papers, delaying his enlistment.
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Pete Larsen
Des Moines
Omaha
Relic of Father of Country fetches 1075 dollars
A volume from George Washington’s library, bearing his signature on the title page, recently sold for 1075 dollars. The item highlights Washington’s enduring historical stature and collectors’ interest in early American volumes.
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George Washington
U S Hag None to Spare More Than 50 000 Farm Hands
A terse wartime notice laments a shortage of labor seeking workers for Canada. Authorities report efforts are underway to secure farm hands from the United States at once as mobilization toward national needs accelerates.
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U. S
Canada
Auto Accident Injures Berg as Car Overturns Near Wallingford
A Sunday afternoon spill on the Graettinger Wallingford road injured Charles Berg, son of Mr and Mrs S W Berg, in critical condition with internal injuries. Driver W Nelson attempted to overtake and lost control near Wallingford. Berg and his two sisters rode in their father's car and sustained serious injuries while other occupants suffered minor harm. The car was badly damaged and Dr Hession treated the injured.
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Graettinger-Wallingford
Charles Berg
S. W. Berg
Hession
Nelson
Wallingford
Berg Boy
Des Moines Man Enlists in U S Cavalry
Ray Schooley, frequent visitor to Graettinger, has joined the U S cavalry from his hometown Des Moines. He and Wilfred Cuthbert may train together at Fort Bliss near El Paso. Ray Rousch and Leland Laughlin are with the infantry protecting El Paso.
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Ray Schooley
Graettinger
U. S. Cavalry
Des Moines
Wilfred Cuthbert
Fort Birds
BE Paso
Ray Rousch
Leland Laughlin
el Paso
Visit to Great Lakes Naval Training Station
J C Molison returns from Chicago after visiting son Lawrence at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station where Lawrence and cousin Clarence Johnson are rapidly learning drills and formations. A French commission officer calls the station the greatest in the world, praising its training quarters.
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Naval
J. C. Molison
Chicago
Lawrence
Graettinger Boys Enlisting In National Guard Service
Graettinger residents report several enlistments as Aaron Anderson joined the Cedar Rapids based First Town Headquarters brigade after leaving Saturday evening. Alvin Hanson and Jack Bolstad also enlisted in the navy and national guard respectively, with others returning home for training and support. Graettinger shows strong wartime representation.
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Aaron Anderson
Cedar Rapids
National Guard
Jin My
Osher
Alvin Hanson
Navy
Lyle ‘Green
Jack Bolstad
Swea City
Graettinger
Robbers Enter Town in Ford Car at Dawn Seized Drugs
Peter Geil reported six men in a Fordmobile arriving before 6:30 AM and entering six business places. They failed to pick a jewelry store lock though they stole drugs and money from Graet tinger area last week.
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Graettinger
Jewlery
Peter Geil
Speed and politics blur in a flamboyant metaphor
A fragmented op ed fragment likens American enterprise to a racing metaphor, calling out Congress as an example of rapid motion. The line packs political critique with a playful tone, highlighting speed as a proxy for efficiency in a busy national scene.
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Congress
Mother's Day Letter Home at Methodist Services
The Methodist church outlines services at usual hours with a note on Mother's Day next Sunday. A naval training station motto urges boys to write home to family to lift spirits. Encouragement to write to mother, showing appreciation. Sunday School and preaching at South Vernon draw attendees. Sunday service 8 S. 2p m with 3 p.m. sermon. S.S. teacher training class is starting. questions welcome.
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Naval Training Station
South Vernon
S. S
Improvements In the Country Residents Plan New Homes
Improvements in the country include George Amdahl and Charles Jackson planning new houses between here and Wallingford. Amdahl will erect a two story structure 26 by 80 feet while Jackson builds a bungalow 30 by 45 feet. Jorgen Anderson starts a new barn with concrete base and cement block walls to eight feet high, sized 36 by 100 feet. Peter Miller handles cement work and Alfred Jensen carpentry.
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George Amdahl
Charles Jackson
Here
Wallingford
Jorgen Anderson
Peter Miller
Alfred Jensen
Bailey called to Coatesville on sad mission
H J Bailey was summoned Monday morning to Coatesville Missouri after news his father had died in a drowning accident on a bridge. The telegram said he was crowded into the water and the body had not yet been recovered. Graettinger friends offered condolences.
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H. J. Bailey
Coatesville
Missouri
Bailey
Graettinger
Attorney O Connor a death by own action
Maurice O Connor of Fort Madge once a law partner of Senator Kenyon committed suicide by shooting himself Friday. Efforts had been made for over a year to adjudge him insane. Last fall he appealed the insanity charges to Judge Salinger and was released on bonds. He was for years one of the brilliant and distinguished attorneys of Iowa.
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O’connor
Maurice O'Connor
Fort Madge
Kenyon
Salinger
Land
Lowa
Howard buys Lake View Report after selling Journal
W. C. Howard, who recently sold the Armstrong Journal, has purchased the Lake View Report. His health had been poor but has since improved, the note says.
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Lake View
W. C. Howard
Armstrong ‘Journal
Lake View Report
Building New Office Near Preston Fahnestock Site
A fragment notes the commencement of a new age building just out of the A. It will consist of 10 by 14 rooms and 10 by 10 rooms.
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Preston
Fahnestock
Electric Lights Promised by July First at Graettinger
In Graettinger officials promise electric lights by July first, outlining plans for a power project and reconfirming earlier statements about the timetable. Local detail on providers and funding remains limited in the fragmented OCR text.
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Graettinger
Sila
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