Tragedy at Grade Crossing Strikes Rude Family
Alfred Rude a former Groettinger young man was fatally injured and his wife and eight month old baby were instantly killed when their auto was struck by a locomotive at a grade crossing near Libertyville Missouri a week ago Monday. Alfred died after reaching Kansas City hospital. The family was en route to Shreveport Louisiana to visit Mrs. Rude’s parents. Rude had worked at the Rock Island depot and served in France. Mrs. Rude was highly regarded. Graettinger mourns as the tragedy wipes out the family. Memorial fund drive in Graettinger went over the top with local leadership and donations. The Palo Alto county track meet will be at Emmetsburg Saturday with Graettinger High School athletes entered. Dr Hession’s life insurance policies faced a near double indemnity after a Robbins Avenue crash with a cattle truck.
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Alfred Rude
T. C
Oscar Thompson
Mr. Rude
Graattinger
Rock Island
C. A. Vonney
Meple Hill
France
Royal
Clay County
Swea City
Morrisontown
Thompson Familiea
Rude
Mrs. Rude
Kansas City
Graettinger
Treack
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Graottingar High School
Sanford
Spencer
Supt. White
Supt
Hartmat
Cylindar
Palo Alto
Culleltinger
Delegaion
South Side Business Men Victors In Opening Diamond Ball
The Bulkhead Battlers defeated the Frick Specials 15 to 18 in the opening game of diamond ball in this city. South side players proved overpowering for the North side, with darkness ending the clash before a shutout could be achieved. Games will be frequent through the summer, likely boosting local interest.
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Victerrfou
Frick Specials
South Side
North
New School Building Project in Jack Creek District 3
Notice to contractors in this week’s Times for bids on a new school in District No. 3 Jack Creek township. Bids accepted by secretary J. W. Oakes until 2 pm Saturday June 18. Old district school to be sold at public auction Saturday June 6 with building description in this issue.
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Jack Creek
J. W. Oakes
Senior Class Play Was Splendid at Hawkeye Theatre
The senior class presented a lively mystery comedy at Graettinger Hawkeye theatre with two sold out shows. Cast led by Emmet Lambe and Barbara Thoreson earned praise for teamwork and strong performances, aided by Miss France Davidson and Supt. White.
Two Operettas at Hawkeye Theatre Next Wednesday
Hawkeye theatre will present two operettas on Wednesday evening May 20 at 8 p.m. The first, The Box of Dolls, will feature second and third grade pupils with solos by Helen George, a reading by Martin Joe Hendrickss, and a piano solo by Frances Davidson. The second, The Quest of the Pink Parasol, will be performed by fourth to sixth grade pupils. Admission is 35c for adults and 10c for children. Proceeds fund new library books. Parents Teachers association pledges $50 yearly for books.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Helen George
Martin Joe Hendrickss
Frances Davidson
Miss Gunderson
Parent Teachers Association
Rev Sande to Give Baccalaureate Address Graettinger
Rev Sande of Fenton formerly Graettinger will deliver the Graettinger High School Bening class baccalaureate on Sunday May 31. He is described as an able speaker and will give a good talk. Bazaar and Lunch May 23 Danish Ladies Aid Society will hold bazaar and lunch in Woodman hall dining room Saturday May 28. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Sande
Fenton
Graettinger
Graettinger High School
Danish Ladiea Aid Society
Woodman Hall
Bake Sale at Nobles Grocery Next Saturday Afternoon
The auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a bake sale at Nobles Grocery next Saturday afternoon. The Indies will, no doubt, be liberally patronized by the public.
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Ion
Noble’s Grocery
Indies
Graettinger High Prepares for June Commencement Night
Graettinger High School will hold commencement exercises at the Hawkeye theatre on Friday evening, June 5. Prof Knights of Town City will deliver the commencement address. The class of 28 graduates includes Catherine Foster Mildred Truesdell Yolanda Thoreson Alice Conway Faffie Oleason John Bondhus Ethel Urry Carl Elsenbast Ernomet Lambe Maury Murphy Corn Nichtern Leo Thompson Oral Bonstead Wilmer Peterson Albert Thompson Earl Masters Ivan Keator Bernice Nybore Laura Smith Lloyd Nage Carl Spies Barbara Thoreson Clara Herke Clifford Pierson Haakon Thoregon Anna Lande Joseph McCarty Anna Nolan.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Tony Wheat
Bachelor Inn
Tony
Nancy
Anne
Judge Bundy
Jude
Oregon
Ebeneezer Whittle
Tudge
Emmet Lambe
Lloyd Nave
Burks
Marjorie
Barbara Thoreson
Julia
Cora Nichtorn
Barbara
Catherine Waster
Mildred Truesdell
Mooney
Carl Spies
Willie Peabody
John Bondhus
Doran
Alice Conway
Gran
Bernice Nyberg
Louise Byers
Albert ‘Yhompton
Sadge Ryndy
Oral Onatend
Dr. Aked
Garl Elsonbast
Mary Murphy
Nancy Brown
Boredale
Eve Olson Tonake
Ebeneezer
Leo Thompson
Oral Bonstead
Wilmer Peterson
Albert, Thompson
Earl Masters
Ivan Keator Bernice Nybore
Laura Smith
Lloyd Nage
Clara Herke Clifford Pierson Haakon Thoregon
Anna Lande
Joseph McCarty
Anna Nolan
Vernon Township Gravel Contract Secured for Six Miles
Banck and Brereton have won the contract to gravel a six mile Vernon township road linking Times Highway one mile south of Osgood to a point one mile west of Depew. Extension to Depew would connect with a north south gravelled road, a neglected strip now improved.
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Times Highway
Vernon Banck & Brereton
Vernon Township
Times
Osgood
Depew
South Side Victorious in Diamondball Rivalry 18 to 7
The South Side business men defeated the North Side 18 to 7 in Diamondball last evening. Burkhead's Battlers outplayed the Frick Specials while the North Siders vow revenge. A return match promises a real battle. Mothers Day Program Held by P T A at Mrs D EH Mc Carty Home Tuesday. Local Banks to Close May 19 for Bankers Convention at Fort Dad.
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South Side
South Side Business Men
North Side Business Men
Burkhead
Frick
North Siders
Fort Dad
Young Couple Married at Estherville
Horace Nichtern son of J. H. Nichtern and Clarence Sorensen daughter of Knute Sorensen wed at Church of Christ Estherville on Saturday May 6 officiated by Rev. Olmstead Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Tresler honeymoon trip to Livermore and Nezveda Iowa and return to reside in the city The Times extends congratulations on a long and happy life together The bride and groom come from prominent local families and are well regarded in the community
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Horace Nichtern
J. H. Nichtern
Town
Clarence Sorensen
Knute Sorensen
Weat
Graettinger
Church of Christ
Estherville
Farm Bureau Ladies Meet at Frick Home
Members of the Farm Bureau Auxiliary gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Jacob Frick home. Roll call featured varied milk uses and Mrs. Charles Christianson presented home economics guidance. A pressure cooker demonstration highlighted the program as many ladies attended and enjoyed a social afternoon.
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Farm Bureau
Lost Island
Farm Bureau Auxiliary
Jacob Frick
Charles ‘Christianson Cave
Graettinger Market Report for May 14 1926
Market report from Graettinger dated Thursday May 14 1926 lists prices for corn No 5 oats hogs old roosters and dairy items including butter. Financial terms are abbreviated and hard to read with several garbled entries but shows trading activity and price levels for livestock and dairy commodities.
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Graettinrer
Chicago
Leggs
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J. H. Gammon
Joe
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Grachtinger
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W. E. Slupe
Silver Lake Flash
St. Louis Cardinals
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California
Fort Smith
Branch Rickey
Cardinals
Syracuse
St. Louis
Slupe
Rickey
Mr. Slupe
Webb
Onal Bank
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Byntem
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