Retired Naval Officer Laid To Rest Tuesday
Funeral rites for Nils P. Peterson, longtime resident with the Wicks family, were held Tuesday at the Norwegian Lutheran church. Born June 2 1849 in Grimstad Norway, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1877, fought under Dewey at Manila, and earned the title Chief Master-at-Arms before 31 years of service. He died May 28 at Birney hospital in Estherville after a long illness, with John Nelson Post American Legion members in attendance. he leaves Wicks and extended family in Iowa and Norway, and was laid to rest in the cemetery east of town.
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Norwegian Lutheran Church
Nils P. Peterson
Ole Wicks
Mgr. Peterson
Birney
Estherville
Bright
Dewey
Manila
Schiey
Cuban
Peterson
Walter Wicks
Jee
Ola Wicks
Pet
Eatherville
Qie Wicks
Raettinger
Towa
Wicks
Austin
Minnesota
Leif J. Wicks
iPorest
City
Iowa
Carl Wicks
Graettinger
Olaf Wicks
Ruth Wicks
Norway
U. S. Navy
America
Hawk- Grettinger
Ruthven
Lost Island Lake Tragedy Claims Two Victims
Elmer Wick 22 of Montrose SD and John Claussen 46 of Palmer IA died when their boat capsized at Lost Island Lake Thursday afternoon. Hundreds watched as lifeless bodies were recovered from nine feet of water while two painters from Rock Island were fishing nearby. The surviving companion went to Ruthven later in the day and a rescue attempt followed the second recovery.
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Elmer Wick
Montrose
South Dakota
John Claussen
Palmer
Iowa
Lost Island Lake
Rock Island
Roxsie, Jows
Lost Island
Flyh
J. le Gray
Ruthven
Keene
Jove Reardon Killed in Washington Auto Crash
Jove Reardon son of the late J J Reardon of the county dies after an auto accident while en route to Snohomish. He and two other men were injured. one other man dies. Driver escapes. Help arrived after two hours. Joe, about 36, survived by his wife and two children. Reported by Granagan of the Hummelsburg Democrat.
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Jove Reardon
Tor Rearton
J. J. Reardon
Washington
Snohomish
Joe
Roanson
Brother Granagan
Hmmelsburg Democrat
Rolled Stockings Feature at Hawkeye Theatre
Hawkeye theatre presents Rolled Stockings as the Saturday night feature, with manager Johnson promising strong bookings to draw large crowds. If weather cooperates, the theater should pack the house alongside The Collegians chapter and the regular news reel for an especially good program.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Johnson
The
Hawkeye
Hawkseye Theatre
the Collegians
Big Saturday Night Draws Crowds in Grncitingoy
A lively Saturday night drew hundreds as people traded, spoke with neighbors, and enjoyed a festive atmosphere. Stores opened Wednesday nights with a special movie program and reduced admission in northwest Lown’s Graattin ger market hub.
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Grncitingoy
Graattinger
Northwest
Lown
St Marys Graduation Class Shows 25 Members
St Marys reports a graduating class of 18 boys and 7 girls. The writers and wife attended the Emmetsburg event last evening for the class play. A brother of Mrs Sullivan and a brother of Mrs Frank Wisenbust are in the class. The play opened with a musical number by thirty or forty children lauded as very good and novel.
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St. Mary's
Emmetsburg
Sullivan
Prank Wisenbust
Tom
White Service Station Installs New Wash Rack
A new wash rack has been installed at the White Service station and is ready for use. New brushes are fastened on the nozzle for convenient car washing. A water hose has been installed at each point for filling radiators as the station modernizes.
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White
Cut Down On The Speed ling, published by
The notice appears as a clipped OCR fragment naming an entity Cut Down On The Speed ling and publisher Weelsa Thnea. Details are incomplete but indicate a publication attribution without full context or date.
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Weelsa Thnea
Closing Activities Of The School Year 1927 28
Supt Steeisen notes a busy close to the 1927 28 term with May 24 25 senior plays The Mummy and the Mumps Hawkeye at 890 and 8330 May 27 28 events include baccalaureate Commencement and baseball games against Graettinger Armstrong Emmetsburg A big crowd is urged to attend with modest admission for pupils and adults. The 1928 class night and exhibits at the north building follow later in the week.
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Ecolenday
Anil
Armstrong
Aemstrong
Grachtinger
Ayrshire
Father Coleman
Ruthven
Hawkeye
Emmetsburg
Lester Craven
Kimmersburg
Famous St Olaf Quintette To Visit Community
The Famous St Olaf Quintette Coming to Our Community at the Towns theatre Wednesday evening May 80 at eight oclock. The quintette includes five young men four of whom have been in the St Olaf choir for four years. They recently completed a successful winter in the east and cut three records with Victor at Camden New Jersey. They offer a varied program suited for all tastes.
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St. Olaf
Tows
St. Olaf Choir
Camden
New
Flying pheasant shatters car window near Gruettingers
Father Kelly and John J. Mahan were driving six to seven miles south of Gruettingers when a pheasant smashed the side glass of their coupe. Mahan suffered a badly cut nose and facial scratches, Father Kelly had minor facial cuts, the bird was killed. Kelly lost a Stetson hat and urged the finder to return it.
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Ak Father Kelly
John J. Mahan
Mmetsbure
Mr Mahan
Hather Kelly
Father Kelly
New State
C. C. Larsen
Gruettingers
Kelly
Mather Kelly
Mr. Maken
Lost Island Cream Checks April List Of Enemies
A fragment from Lost Island Creamery details April checks for the month, listing numerous payees such as Swanson, Ole Olson, Peter Hansen, Jorgen Larsen, and others with varied amounts. The text appears as a ledger item with names, amounts, and partial notes, reflecting a routine financial reconciliation.
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Lost Island Cream
Fox
Lost Island Creamery Company
Ole Whovgson
Fyang. Swanson
Feed Christianien Co
M. Nolan
Anton . Swanson
Ole’ Olson Wedteoete
Chris
Christens Beet
Andrew" Homies
Jéng’ Raarmaase
Krank “Carney
Peter Hansen
Joaao Willard
Bisgard
J. 'P.rasmi
Jorgen Larsen
J. i. Skow
Sheriff Shea-Graettinger Campaign Visit in Graettinger
Sheriff Leo Shea of Emmetaburg toured Graettinger on Monday in support of his Republican nomination bid. A World War veteran, he is described as an exceptionally capable official and a credit to the county. The Danish Ladies Aid Society plans Memorial Day dinner and bazaar at the Hawkeye Theatre basement in Groattinger, with doors open to all as Memorial Day is observed.
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Shea
Ald
Dociety
South Walnut Township
Hawkeye Theatre
Groattinger
Graettinger
Will Hold Bake Sale May 28
Community group announces a bake sale scheduled for May 28 to raise funds for local projects. Proceeds will support town programs with treats available from volunteers and organizers.
Wild Beauty at Hawkeye Theatre Wednesday Show
A splendid attraction titled Wild Beauty is booked for Hawkeye theatre next Wednesday evening May 30. The program also includes the regular Circus Serial installment. Admission is 10 and 15 cents. Gruettinger business places are open Wednesday evenings.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Gruettinger
Iso
Stow
Rural School Picnic Marks Last Day of Term
Pupils of the east town school taught by Miss Marie Laughlin held a picnic yesterday to celebrate the last day of school. About sixty five former graduates joined the children for a fine noon meal. Miss Laughlin plans a restrained summer in South Dakota.
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Marie Laughin
Miss Laughlin i
South Dakota
Auction Sale Scheduled in Graettinger May 26
Mrs. L. L. Lindsey will hold an auction in Graettinger on Saturday May 26 beginning at 2 p m A large list of miscellaneous items will be sold A display ad in this issue contains a complete description Mrs Lindsey recently rented her residence and veterinary Yurn'tag Dr Dappen Attending will be advantageous for buyers seeking useful articles
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L. L. Lindsey
Graettinger
Siltep
Lindsey
Dappen
St Pauls Lutheran Notes and Service Schedule
Ghaireh notes Penticost English morning worship at 9 30 and 7 30 Bible study Thursday evening parish school begins Thursday in church basement first two weeks in afternoon last two in forenoon Friday dune lat church South Walnutch English morning worship 11 teachers meeting at Jim Skew's home Monday at 8 20 am at the church Ladies Aid to hold a bag dinner May 30 Hawkeye theatre all welcome for worship Rev Axel Aulersen pastor
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St. Pauls Lutheran
Penticost
iGraettinger
L. L
South Walnutch
Jim
Lutheran Church Notes and Pentecost Services Update
Lutheran church notes describe First Lutheran and Pentecost services in English with Sunday school at 10, confirmands meeting Saturday at 2, and Bible study plus prayer meeting. Pastor Rev Mandsager mentions a West trip. Mrs Doyle and daughters begin extended trip to northern Minnesota and western states.
Death of J B Lambe prominent Graettinger official
J B Lambe died this morning at three o'clock after a long illness. He had been active in Graettinger for decades, serving as postmaster, county treasurer for five terms, cashier at American Savings Bank until 1916, and city clerk for six years. Funeral is set for Sunday at ten in the Catholic church.
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J.bs' Lambe
Lambe
Grachtinger
American Savings Bank
First National Bank
Graettinger
Club Girls Attend Short Course at Ames This Summer
About thirty 4-H club girls and leaders from Palo Alto county plan to attend the Short Course at Ames June 22 to 16, with half of them earning trips on county fair exhibits last fall. Clubs raised funds through entertainments and made items, while some girls saved allowances to cover expenses. They will study home economies with guidance from leading staff and enjoy ample recreation, as the extension service offers an all savings program expected to please.
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Palo Alto County
Ames Jume
J. Miller
Cew
Extension Service
Wonderful Growing Weather Enables Early Planting
Over the past three weeks the area enjoyed excellent growing conditions. About 75 percent of the corn crop was planted by May 16 with many farmers finishing up on Saturday. Fields show rows of corn and small grain is thriving as warm rain and mild temperatures offset late April snows.
Business Conditions Improve in Northwest Town
The First National Bank report in this week’s Times shows a big yearlong improvement in deposits and ample cash on hand. Demand for loans remains light as prices stay productive and the crop outlook is encouraging.
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First National Bank
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Ipipsons
Gracitingas
Graettinger Market Report
Hora
Chicago
Supt
Steeisen
H. A. Holmgren
Sale
W. J. Breakenridge
Lutheran Church
Pirst Luth
Bo. m
Mandsager
T. W. Doyle
Minnegota
Westerstates
Dole
Doyle
J.B. Lambe
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