Memorial Day Program By Local Legion in Graettinger
The American Legion will stage a Memorial Day program in Graettinger with a 9 am patriotic service at the high school grounds and cemetery decorations for ex service men. At 2:30 pm a Hawkeye program features a costumed pageant tracing America’s progress with a 40-voice chorus, 85 participants, and a noted speaker. The Legion urges nearby residents to attend and honor fallen soldiers.
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American Legion
Graettinger
Hawkeye
America
Ladies Auxiliary
The French Are Poor Sports In Rugby
The report notes American rugby teams defeating France and Roumania with scores 17 to 0 and 18 to 6. It claims four top American players sat out and that betting favored France 7 to 6 before the U S win 17 to 0. French spectators allegedly demanded action against American players.
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Paria
America
Roumania
Roumanians
France
United States
Bought Fine Stove For Woodman Hall
Woodman hall gains an oil stove with four burners, praised as a top model. Sale led by Charley Jenson. September 1924 events include county federation programs, club music by Ruthven and Mallard groups, and lectures on illiteracy and government. Various speakers and locations listed with event dates through June.
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Woodman Hall
Charley Jenson
Danish Ladies Aid to Serve Lunch at Woodman Hall
The Danish Ladies' Aid Society will serve a lunch at Woodman Hall on Saturday May 24, starting at 12 noon. Patrons of the public are cordially invited to attend.
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Woodman Hall
Danish Ladies’ Aid Society
Forced Sale of Real Estate Near Graettinger Farm Auction
The undersigned will dispose of her improved 60 acre farm south of Graettinger on the Graettinger Crippen road at public auction Tuesday May 27. The farm must be sold before May 29. It includes good land a residence and a new barn. A foreclosed mortgage of 4000 with redemption until May 29 totals about 5000 including interest and costs. Buyer could obtain a first mortgage for at least 4000 after the 29th. Balance of purchase price may be carried as a back mortgage or traded for town property equity. Mes Martin Aylward, Prop.
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Graettinger
Graettinger-Crippen Road
Balanca
Mes
Martin Aylward
Juniors and Seniors Host Evening at Woodman Hall
The Junior and Senior classes held a Thursday night program at Woodman hall with Emmet Lambe as toastmaster. Carl Elsenbast and Thomas Donlon delivered welcomes and responses, followed by songs and talks. A later note reports Julius Sevily selling his billiard hall and cafe to James Duhn, who already runs the business in the former Wildey store.
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iSenior
Woodman Hall
Emmet Lambe
Carl Elsenbast
Thomas Donlon
Barbara Thorson
Catherine Foster
Wilmer Petersen
Mildrad Truesdell
Supt. White
Julius Sevdy
James Duhn
Wildey
Sevdy
Times
Booze and Automobiles: Judge Hands Year Terms
Judge Hunter jailed two men for drunken driving in Ottumwa, sentencing each to one year in the penitentiary. He warned that a drunk driver endangers all on public streets and cannot be reprieved by accident or time. Also notes Kermit Reeves’s arm fracture from a horse accident, Thirteen Hour Devotions at the Catholic church, and Burkhead & Co advertising a big men’s clothing sale.
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Hunter
Ottumwa
Kermit Reeves
Graettinger Opera House stockholders meet to elect officers
Notice to stockholders announces a Graettinger Opera House Company meeting at Hawkeye on Monday June 2 at 8 p m. to elect officers and handle any proper business. Also a traffic warning from Mayor Lindsey to auto owners to observe speed limits and keep cut outs closed within city limits. J M Resh reports a business call in Emmetsburg earlier in the week.
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Graettinger Opera House Company
Hawkeye
P. J. Paulsen
Jai—L. L. Lindsey
Closing Activities Of School Year At Grachtinger High
Freshmen boys and girls host a display in the high school gym showcasing this semester’s sewing room and shop work. Patrons are urged to view the pieces, as many show excellent craftsmanship, with students keen to take home their items. The baccalaureate sermon by Rev. C Id Mekkelson will be held Sunday at 8:00 p.m. at the Hawkeye theatre. Commencement for the class of 1924 occurs Thursday May 29 at the Hawkeye theatre, with Dr Hornell N Hart delivering the address from the University of Iowa Child Welfare Research Station.
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Hawkeye Theatre
C. Id. Mekkelson
Grachtinger High School
Hornell N. Hart
Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa
Hart
Federated Clubs To Meet Saturday In Emmetsburg High School
The Palo Alto County Federation of Woman's clubs holds its annual meeting at Emmetsburg High School on Saturday May 24. The 10 a m business session names officers for the coming year. A noon covered dish luncheon follows in the domestic science room. The afternoon program features West Bend clubs with Miss Julia Robinson Des Moines state librarian giving the address. Attendees are promised a high class program and a productive closing year.
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Federated Clubs
Palo Alto
Auto Collision At Creamery Corner
Friday morning a Ford driven by Charles Stewart and a Dodge driven by Peter Miller collided at the creamery corner. Stewart suffered cuts from flying glass and a three year old child of Mr Miller was injured in the same manner.
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Creamery
Ford
Charles Stewart J
Dodge
Peter Miller
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Chicago
Rock Island
Englewood Union Station
South Side
LaSalle Street
Loop
B. H. Horswell
C. C. Gardner
Royal Union Life Bldg
Des Moines
Queen Olives
Jarkerhouse
Marver Rierson
Salida
Colorado
Julius Sevily
Billiard Hall
Atrandad
Cord
Graettinger Telephone Co
T.O. Thompson, Mgr
Burkhead & Co
Burkhead Clothing Company
J. M. Resh
Emmetsburg
Federal Reserve Bank
Megconat Bank
Graettinger.s S
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