Free Matinee for Children Sat May 22
Free matinee offered for all children under fifteen to see Little Annie Rooney at Hawkeye theater with Mary Pickford. Tickets available by visiting listed businesses. Also reports on local construction: Gractinger street improvements, foundation work by Charley Jensen, new tin shop, warehouse use, and various renovations led by C A Selee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Rooney
Mary Pickford
Hawkeye
Mary
Grachtinger
Charley Jensen
Gjerde
L. Duhn
Jensen Hardware
Selce
Graettinger Market Report and Local Notices
Graettinger bakery proprietor M I Raepe has leased the Harvey Petersen building to host a new line of business. A wedding in Minot North Dakota joined Thomas Galleger and Clara Marie Knutson with plans to settle in Kenmare North Dakota. The couple will honeymoon through a tour of Minneapolis Milwaukee Cedar Rapids and Emmetsburg after a new Nakh sedan purchase. The bride’s family resides in Kenmare and she is a Kenmare Deneans hospital graduate. The groom, a railroad worker, served in France with the American army and has since built a reliable career. The community extends congratulations and best wishes for health wealth and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Raepe
Graettinger Bakery
Harvey Petersen
Burkhead Clothing Company
Minot
North Dakota
Thomas Galleger
Fiaimectsburg
J. J. Sullivan
Clara Marie Knutson
St. Leo's Catholic Church
Kenmare
Soo Line
Pat
Rock Island
Peroid
France
Simes
First Dividend Set At Twenty Per Cent For Bank Receiver
The first dividend from the Farmers & Merchant State Bank receiver will be 20 percent rather than 25 percent as anticipated. This equals about $50,000. Slow note collections reflect the seasonality when grain and live stock markets are quiet and few sales are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchant State Bank
Death Claims Pioneer Citizen B J Bradley
Sunday afternoon death claimed pioneer B J Bradley after a long illness and a prior accident left him with ongoing suffering. He left a large family, survived by four brothers and five sisters, and his passing drew many mourners at the Catholic church service and graveside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
B.J. Bradley
Coleman Hospital
Flo
Greettinger
Cundioven
Ie Catholic Church
Uiga
Patuel
Pices Lane Pil Beers
Wear Vanes
Taibleton
Te de Bradley
Joan Currin
Joe
Bernard Beauey
Wiruetlinger
B.d
M. Iseuchley
Ony
Kansas Uy
George
Fhordin
Igors
James Harris Dies After Ill Health in Grasttinggr
James Harris of Grasttinggr died unexpectedly Friday May 14 after months of illness not deemed dangerous. His funeral was Monday at 2 pm at the M. Hy church with Rev. C. J. Molkelson officiating. Interment followed in Coat of Town cemetery as a large crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harris
Grasttinggr
M. Hy
C. J. Molkelson
Elbert Harrington Wins Five State Original Ovation Contests
Elbert Harrington of Cedar Falls college won first place in an original ovation contest at his college and again at McCombs IF, a contest with competitors from five states. His McCombs topic was China. He is son of Charles Harrington and brother of the local high school coach. He is Graettinger High School graduate. The community extends hearty congratulations on his victory in a large field.
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Elbert Harrington
Cedar Falls College
McCombs, If
Harrington
McCombs
China
Filbert
Charles Harrington
Coach Harrington
Graettinger
Political Meeting Next Wednesday Night in Graettinger
A political meeting is planned for Wednesday evening May 20 at the Hawkeye theatre in Graettinger. The schedule likely includes an 8 o'clock start with principal speaker Hon. Fred Leverein of Humboldt and representative W. E. G. Saunders of Emmetsburg. The audience may receive information from these two legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinner
Fred Leverein
Humboldt
W. E. G. Saunders
Emmetsburg
How to Change Putty Affiliations in June Primary
Voters inquire about switching party affiliation. A county auditor form must be filed at least ten days before June 7. Voters may also request a Republican or Democratic ballot at the primary and sign the oath per the 1924 law as advised by the attorney general.
Will Hold Story Hour At Local Grade School
Miss Bessie Shatava of the local teaching corps will hold a study hour Saturday afternoon from two to three o'clock at the grade school building. All grade students from first to sixth grade and all children of non school age are invited to hear about Honey Bear and other good stories.
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Bessie Shatava
Harris dies at 81. funeral details include pallbearers
James Harris born March 1870 in Welinut Illinois. He moved to Barnum Iowa at fourteen and to Emmetsburg in 1895 where he married Misa Rostella Vox. Surviving wife and ten children, two sisters, four brothers, eight grandchildren. He suffered rheumatism and a broken collar bone in 1903 but remained devoted to family and community as pallbearers listed: R M Young, B Z Young, A B Gilbaugh, EM Graven, C A Selee, D W Cameron, James Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolfe
Graetfinger
Elmer Fox
Ustherville
Chester
Minot
North Dakota
Hilton
Gilroy
Fred Harris
Harris
Elncore
Josa
Commencement Events Set for Class of 1926
The Graettinger High School graduation week includes a Baccalaureate sermon at the Hawkeye theatre on May 20 with Rev. Martin C. Thompson of Bethany Lutheran officiating. Commencement exercises are scheduled for June 3 with Dr. George F. Kay of Town University delivering the address. The Judow Senior banquet is set for May 27. The list of graduates features Alfred Berdin, Kerry Burg, James Gammon, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Theatre
Martin C. Thompson
Bethany Lutheran Congregation
Ermetsburg
Thompson
George F. Kay
College of Liberal Arts
Town University
Graettinger High School
Alfred Berdin
Kerry Burg
James Gammon
Holger Geil
Helen George
Ad. J. Grachtinger
Lillian Halverson
Thirteen Hour Devotions at Catholic Church Next Sunday
Thirteen hour devotions begin at 10 o clock mass at the Catholic church next Sunday and run until Monday morning with outside priests assisting. A short sermon will be given at Sunday benediction and confessions heard Sunday afternoon evening and Monday morning. Candy and Bake Sale Saturday by Camp Fire Girls at Nobies Grocery begins 8 AM with a general invitation to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobie’s Grocery
Bankers Plan May 24 Convention In Storm Lake
Bankers in this section will observe a vacation day on Monday May 24 for a convention held in Storm Lake. The First National in Graettinger will close for the day to allow officers and employees to attend the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Graettinger
Bankers Convention
Graettinger High Defeated Terril In Ball Game
Graettinger High School boys defeated Terril 10 to 3 in a baseball game, rebounding from a 13 to 16 loss recently. Geilfer pitched eight strikeouts, superb fielding highlighted by Ruthman, Berg, Berdin, and others, as the team shows strong prospects for the season. Ayrshire looms Friday May 21 as next home foe, with Town lineup featuring Jones, Craven, Berg, and Gell among others. Economy Club to meet May 25 at Mrs. Kate Mahan’s home for planning and a lesson on Pluwatig Meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Berdin
Terris
Jones
Ayrshire
Clint
Economy Club
Kate Mahan
Rita Mahan
Frost Covers Patches. Oats Damaged By Cold Waves
A heavy frost occurred last Friday morning in parts, damaging oats in some fields. The frost was not uniform but arrived in waves, and the morning remained very cool.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graettinger Times
Axelton. Motor Co
Oshurs Department Store
Erickson Hardware
Schurmann Grocery
Wricks Drug Store
Simonsen Bros. Meat Market
Poulsen Furniture
U. A. Next Barbers Nobles Grogery Christensen Variety Store
Jensen Auto Co, Baumgartner Harness Shop
C. A. Jensen General Store
Chorley Jensen Hardware Store
Farmers Supply Co
First National Bank
Amdahl Meat Market ‘Weinhamaer Jewlery Store
Reeves Hotel and Cafe
Welgmans
Graettinger High
Terril
Iowa
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