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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
14
A fragmentary report notes a Davenport CBS joint meet and a Sunday Estherville attendance at a K C initiation. The Pythian dance at Woodman hall Thursday evening drew large crowds with satisfactory receipts. Thirteen hour Catholic devotions are planned at the local church from ten o'clock Masa Sunday to Monday morning with three masses.
Graettinger citizens host relatives from Emmetsburg Emmetsburg Fort Dodge and Mechanicville while planning practical steps for harvest. Local travel includes J. O Connor and P P Jackman arrivals and a new residence under construction by M T Axelton. A regional grain dealers convention forms a national organization with delegates from eleven states. The Lost Island Ladies Aid meets May 27 at Mrs Th T Noae. A police political ferry and wallingford elevator manager mix headline the county note.
The match follows the game at 2 15. Elliott, a popular 158 pound grappler, has defeated many regional rivals. Hood, praised as one of the craftiest at his weight, will face Elliott for a big bout. The champion Matsuda or Brondell or Hagensick will meet the Sunday winner, May 30.
Nels Nelsen of west of Graettinger is erecting a fine new barn. Emmetsburg visitors John Williamson Dr Th T Naac and Chris Henningsen came by auto yesterday. Remembrance: demonstrations at the high school domestic science room May 28 and 29. Knights of Columbus initiate class at Estherville Sunday with Milford and Fort Dodge teams handling degree work. Bartleman orchestra provided music for banquet.
Lakeside Electric Park at Lost Island opens Sunday May 23 as Graettinger faces Mallard in the opener. Eliott and Hood will wrestle for elimination honors immediately after the ball game.
The Silent Avenger will begin next Thursday evening at the Hawkeye theatre with the first installment on May 27. It is described as a high class serial production and intensely interesting.
The Bartleman orchestra gave a concert at Cylinder last evening in conjunction with a school play. Audiences praised the performance, with many compliments directed at the program rendered by the ensemble.
Pred Miterick sustained a severe injury last week when his left leg was badly damaged, leading to amputation. Details remain sparse as officials assess the incident and provide updates on his condition.
Albert Zitterick returned from Es therville Monday morning. Sandvig is building a fine new barn on his farm southwest of Graettinger. John Brekke was over from Cylinder the last of the week. Capt. T. J. Hession was a guest of his parents Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Hession of this city the first of the week.
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