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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
7
Community gossip lists residents visiting Estherville Emmetsburg and Wallingford detailing trips and improvements. Included are creamery upgrades, staff changes, and a Will from Estherville school board for tuition funds, along with visits from Manor family and local business news.
Regulation adopted by the Tuwa State Board of Agriculture offers 100 Iowa farm boys a 1912 State Fair and Exposition attendance at Des Moines from August 22 to 30 without expense. The aim is to extend fair education to farms, raise interest in improved agriculture, and broaden awareness of fair benefits statewide. inquire of Haig, Harrison, for details.
Public notice announces aGraettinger Independent School District bond election set for June 28 1912 at the Opera House Graettinger from 1 to 6 PM. Voters decide if bonds up to 4000 dollars will fund a new school building. Secretary M Thompson signs the notice.
Notice to contractors in Grachtinger Palo Alto County Town invites bids for permanent sidewalks. Bids due until o'clock at the next regular council meeting on Monday June 3, 1912. Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. LRT Jensen Clerk D W Cameron Mayor.
The Graettinger Opera House Company calls its regular annual stockholders meeting at the Opera House in Graettinger Iowa on Monday June 3 1912 starting at two in the afternoon. A new seven member board will be elected and other business may be acted upon. Full attendance requested by E J Mitchell vice president.
High Lake residents share news of travel and visits. John K Johnson left Saturday for Bricelyn Minnesota to spend the summer with a daughter. Mr and Mrs M Mahon hosted Sunday at Dan McCarty's. Nels Peterson aided his father planting corn. Mrs Susan Johnson traveled to Ishville Monday. Mr and Mrs H DeLawyer visited friends at Estherville Friday and Saturday. Mrs L M Larson visited relatives in Estherville last week. Mesdames Mary Petersen and J K Johnson were Grandinger visitors Friday. Chris Anderson of Armstrong returned home after a week with daughter Mrs Herbert Bryan. Social League meets Thursday evening May 30 at L Berge home. Mr and Mrs Lewis Rokne entertained neighbors Sunday.
On Sunday Reverend Sande preached his farewell sermon at the Lost Island church. A very large congregation attended to wish him God speed on his long journey. Chris Dergson, formerly local, visited Sheffield and Lande homes this week. Mrs. H. El. Sandvick hosted the Ladies' Aid with strong attendance in afternoon and evening.
C R Jensen quits carp entering and farms with brother Jim. Mr and Mrs Elmer Olsen visit F S Shefield home Monday. Miss Anna Enes returns to Rochester Minnesota for foot treatment then plans a Story City visit with relatives. Peter Jensen stops farming for brother Jim and works on cement in Graettinger with Peter Miller.
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