Davids Ruthven Methodist Anniversary Reflected in History
People of Dav id Ruthven and surrounding towns joined the 41st anniversary observance of the Dav id Ruthven Methodist churches. The event honored early pioneers of Graettinger and town schools, noted 1892 Sunday School roots, and recalled trustees, superintendents, and anniversary programs with care by Mrs. B. C. Kent and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Anniver
David Ruthven
Rethiodiat Church
Graattinger
Sholten
Graettinger
H. Austin
Union
China
L. H. Butler
Jenswold
C. R. Gardner
Ladies' Aid Society
B. C. Kent
Ladies’ Aid
Pape
Mathorint Church
Mise
J. Ji Oeahnol
Opposition to proposed tax on bank checks prompts civic outreach
A reader urges contacting Congress to oppose a proposed bank check tax as a revenue device. The note suggests writing or wiring to congressional offices in Washington and urging action against the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tham
Ashington
Rain and Hail Fall Over Graosttinger Area
Three inches of rain drenched Graosttinger and vicinity Thursday night into Friday morning, with brief torrents and considerable hail but no damage. A second heavy soaker in the early hours of Friday renewed moisture, helping relieve a drying topsoil while the week remains ideal.
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Graosttinger
Friday Night Fun Night At High School Stunt Night
Friday at the high school features stunt acts by Legion Auxiliary Commercial club PTA teachers and students with special musical numbers. Prizes of 2 and 1 will be awarded for best stunt. A post program hobo auction and bandana lunch sales follow. admission is 25 cents.
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P.T. A. Mae
Legion Auxillary
Commercial Club
Happy Day
Texchora
Allcanger Grodland
Chris Hansen Property Auction Tuesday in Grastinger
H A Elsenbast, administrator of Chila Hansen estate, will auction two Grastinger residence properties and two business buildings along with a large batch of personal property. The sale starts 1:30 PM at the Frank Schormann store. personal property sells first for cash, with real estate terms 28 percent cash and balance on merchantable title.
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H. A. Elsenbast
Chila Hansen
Grasttinger
Schormann
Teyme
Zarniahed
Mrs Joe Bigley Dies in Portland at 82
Mrs Joe Bigley died at her daughter’s home in Portland Oregon Friday after a long illness. Funeral was held in Portland Tuesday with burial there. Born January 16 1850 in Kentucky she was 82. She moved with family to Emmetsburg Graettinger and later Portland where many relatives reside. The Bigley family long active in local affairs. she known for kindness and generosity. The Times offers sympathy to her sons and daughters and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradting
Joseph Digley
Glenn Lowie
Portland
Oregon
Ellery, Cauley
Kentucky
Lansing
Iowa
Joseph Bigley
Winnebago
Minnesota
Mia. Bigley
Tort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Nellie Neal
Glenn Lewis
Mina Genevieve
Oragon
Mra
Wm. Highs
Whittamore
A. C. Trell
San Francisco
Miss Etta
Jersey City
New Jerney
John
Wisconsin
James
Joseph
Vaughan
Washington
Thomon
San Prancisco
Vincent
Alma Hereim Sixteenth In State Contest
Alma Hereim of Graottin high school placed among the last sixteen in the Iowa state spelling contest held in Des Moines. She was accompanied by Cora Christopher, Eleanor Dunn, Ellen Mé, Evoy, and Helen Reidy, with about one hundred contestants from urban and rural schools in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Alma Hereim
Graottinger
Moines
Apat Place
Misa Cora Christopher
Sa Elannor Dunn
Ellen Mé
Evoy
Misa Helen Reidy
Almi
Apollere
Towa
Hersim Ta
Thul Drachtinger
Haw
Atata
Shejis
Atudent
Mrs Henry Rierson dies at Emmetsburg May 8 Kirsten
Mrs Henry Rierson of Lost Island township died Sunday evening May 8 in Emmetsburg hospital after an operation for appendicitis. She was 48 years old, married September 15 1909, mother of seven with six living, and survived by five sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held at Lost Island Lutheran church with Rev. Matdanger officiating. The community mourns a respected Christian wife and mother.
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Henry Rierson
Lost Tsland Township
Emmetaburg Hospital
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Sun
Andlen
Aten Chriatiannon
Lost Inland Township
Ahe
Anne
Yveina
Josephine
Beulah
Margaret
Harley
Joe Peterson
Tuthvan
Ole Norris
Lost Island
Henry Jensen
Hatherville
Tillie Eaton
Long Prairie
Minnesota
Lars Salém
Rons
Theodore
Oscar
Charley Christianson
Ole
Paullina
Ons Alster
Nellia Chrixtlangon
Mra. Rierdon
First White Child Born In Palo Alto Is Dead
Margaret McNally daughter of a pioneer Palo Alto family died at her daughter’s home in Mallard last Thursday. Funeral services were at Assumption church with burial in St. John’s cemetery. Born October 14, 1850 she married Patrick McNally November 25, 1870. Survived by three sons and six daughters, including Wm McNally Immersburg Robert Grasttingar James rad, and daughters Mrs Joyat Mrs Ben Doerning Mrs J J Clonnon Mrs Nick Marks Mrs Elmer Fredericks Miss Sarah McNally. Son-in-law and daughters extend sympathy.
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Mra
Margaret McNally
Judge
James Hickey
Ben Doerning
Mallard
Assumption Church
Si. John's Cemetery
McNally
Palo Alto
Patrick McNally
Mr. McNally
Immersburg
Robert
Grasttingar
James
Rad
Tor Joyat
Ben. Doerning
J. J. Clonnon
Nick Marks
Nite
Elmer
Fredericks
Osgood
Sarah McNally
Lone Bunilt Holes at Eatherville Stuns Local Safe
A garbled report describes a morning incident in Eatherville involving a lone suspect who forced entry at 10 80. The standard operation ended with a revolver used to compel surrender and a $20 loot. No other details or names are clear.
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Eatherville
Ernie ‘Anderson
Sermon by Dr John Kelly at Catholic Church
Sunday morning devotions fill the Catholic church with a high mass at eight, another at ten, and priests from nearby parishes hearing confessions. Dr John Kelly of Boone, a Rome-ordained Doctor of Divinity, to speak at benediction and address parishioners in Sioux City diocese. The service ends at seven that evening. Also notes a high school baseball loss: Graettinger 4 Ruthven 5.
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John Kelly
Boone
Kelly Fa
Ayrshire
Father Kelly
Rome
Sioux City
Mrs. John Dead At 91 Funeral Here Monday
Mrs John mother of Mrs Henry Theil Sr died Saturday after long illness She was 91 years four months twelve days old native of Germany Funeral held Monday at Graettinger M E B church with Rev Otis Lange German Lutheran pastor officiating Interment in High Lake cemetery She resided with a daughter in Reinbeck and later with Mrs Theil The Times extends sympathy to Mrs Theil and relatives
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John
Henry ‘Theil
Graettinger
M. EB
Germany
Reinbeck
Theil
Auxiliary sponsoring poster contest in school
The auxiliary of the John Nelson Poat of the American Legion sponsors a poster contest for fifth to eighth graders as part of citizenship work and the poppy sale campaign. Miss Helen George will judge. $1 prizes await first place in each grade, with honorable mention for second and third. Poppies will be on sale in Grasttinger Saturday, May 28.
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John Nelson Poat
The
American Legion
Thei
Helen George
Grasttinger
New Beauty Shop Opens For Local Business
Misa Dagner Larson of Ringated and Misa Glee Bewell of Emmetaburg start a beauty parlor in town. They advertise two display ads this week in The Times inviting the community to patronize. They are experienced in this line and offer a prime location.
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Misa Dagner Larson
Ringated
Misa
Bewell
Emmetaburg
Feauty Parlor
Buecebh
War debts debated at city hall forum
An Open Forum at City Hall Monday night unanimously opposed canceling war debts. Speakers led by Dr Th T Nane and John G Reidy presented facts showing debts can be paid, arguing European nations can meet obligations. Others warned of future cancellation while some favored no change. The program included several local figures and plans for similar meetings next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. T. Nane
Congressional Record
Nage
John G. ‘Reidy Wan
Sam
France
England
C. A. Gardner
A. V. Bormann
Dr. Reidy
Postmaatar Raleigh
E. 8. George
Alfred McCombs
P. J. Panisen
A. H. Henningsen
Bormann
County Bankers Banquet Held at Johnson Home
Members of the Palo Alto County Bankers association met at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Johnson last evening for a seven o clock dinner hosted by the P T A. A business session followed and monthly meetings were noted as usual. Attendance was very good and the evening was described as delightful socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County Bankers Association
A. J. Johnson
P. T. Ay
Mrs Wilfred McCarty’s Tennessee Oration Honor Listed
A fragment notes Mrs Wilfred McCarty received a Tennessee honor for an oration. The brief item highlights the recognition and the individuals connected to the ceremony without detailing the full context.
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Wilfred McCarty
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Faul Mserven
Graettinger Marent
Thoraday
Chris Hansen
Joe Bigley
Pata Alto County
Alma Hereim
Lost Tsland
Oll
Ruthven
United States
County Bankers
Wilfred
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