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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1924
Page
8
A call to residents to patronize local merchants and avoid out-of-town shopping. It argues money spent elsewhere hurts local jobs, schools, and opportunities for our boys and girls, urging support for home town stores to keep talent and growth locally.
A letter to the Times from G. W. Gotke, former Graettinger superintendent now principal of Washington Irving Junior School in San Antonio, reports smooth progress, cites a grand carnival with over two thousand attendees, and notes Jean Kelly, Vincent Kelly’s sister, teaching there and making friends and good progress at her work.
John Johnson of Ottawa Illinois died in Sioux Falls yesterday at about 67. His sister Mrs S E Sandvig of this city and her husband Mr Sandvig along with their son Marland went to arrange transport of the body home. Two nephews Ed and Frank Anderson left for Ottawa by auto to attend the funeral. The relatives express sympathy for the loss and note his death came as a surprise to friends.
The Times issues a correction for last week’s edition mislabeling W. J. Breakenridge of Rodman as raping Colonel Brookhart. The notice clarifies the piece should read Breakenridge Rapped Third Party and apologizes for the error due to mechanical trouble.
A half dozen robbers blew safes at two Fenton banks Saturday early morning escaping with 16000 dollars in cash and Liberty bonds. The job took 45 minutes with wires cut except one toward Algona. The sheriff was notified on that line but went to Fenton alone. deputy arrived near morning. The robbers are believed to be Sioux Falls safe blowers.
Chris R. Jensen of Graettinger celebrated two birthdays in quick succession with back to back parties. Friends surprised him on October 27 and then again the following night, with both occasions described as highly enjoyable. The Times extends best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
November 6 brings no frost as a prolonged Indian summer continues. The past week has been exceptionally mild with daytime warmth keeping heating requirements low and creating a very pleasant autumn.
Jorgen A Petersen died October 28 in a Kansas City hospital after a cancer battle. Born September 12 1876 in Palo Alto county he lived in the area before moving to Cedar Falls in 1918. Funeral rites were held at the Danish Lutheran church South Walnut township and in Graettinger with burial in the parochial cemetery. He was survived by his wife Anna three children two brothers and two sisters. He was a thrifty honest man and devoted husband and parent. The community offers sympathy to the family.
The school board accepted the new grade school building on the architect Thorvall Thoresen of Swea City recommendation. Contractors Breger tied up all requirements, with Oscar Fagre of Estherville the general contractor and L W Lohr of Estherville the plumber. The basement houses a playroom and lunch room, fully equipped with water and toilets, and the ventilation, seats, lockers, and other improvements finished. Graettinger schools rise among the finest in the region for towns of this size.
Boxing card at the Iowa theatre in Emmetsburg on Tuesday November 11 presented by the American Legion. Main event pairs Larry Colman of St Paul against Battling Nelson of Fort Dodge, with Nelson having defeated Keil in the last Emmetsburg bout. Semi windup Gerald Reed of Graettinger vs Jimmie Sullivan of St Paul over six rounds. Floyd Vallay of Iowa City versus Beland of Great Oak in a four round bout, plus two three round preliminaries. Ringside seats $1.50, general $1.00.
St Marys football team of Emmetsburg suffered their first defeat of the season Saturday when they lost to Sioux City at Sioux City by a 9 to 6 score. Earlier, Emmetsburg had defeated the same team 19 to 9.
Friday afternoon clash in Emmetsburg features Estherville and Emmetsburg High School elevens. Game starts 8 p.m. Weather rivalry between towns adds to the occasion. Graettinger pupils will travel from Graettinger to attend the game at 8 a.m. the same morning.
Carl Moore, grandson of David Starr of Emmetabure, was killed in Nebraska last week after being tied for a car demonstration. His assailants abandoned the car after driving a short distance in a lonely roadside spot. The Moore family lived in Emmetsburg for years.
A social dance will be held at Woodman Hall on Thursday evening November 18. Music will be provided by Tombstone Smiths peppy trio of Matherville. Park on hand for lively tunes and dance fun in Iowa knows Tombstone Smith.
Mr and Mrs Charles Westfall mourn the death of their baby son Frwin who died Sunday November 2 after pneumonia. Interment was in the cemetery northwest of town. Mrs Westfall was ill with pneumonia at the time. Erwin was born January 25 and was their only child. The Times offers sympathy. Meeting of Home Social Club November 7 at Mrs Seth Smiths home with entertainment by Mrs Smith and Mrs Felman. A candy demonstration, ten cents per person, products to be shared.
A basket social will be held at DeWall school Twelve Mile Township at 8:30 p.m. Program starts. Two boxes of candy and a delicious cake will be given away. Come and bring a basket. You may be a winner. Miss Sara Martyr is the teacher.
Bert Montgomery opened a new motion picture show in Sherburne for a week and then accepted a tempting offer from two men from Windom Minnesota. Sherburne had no prior motion picture house.
A sale and demonstration of Iowana hams and bacon will be at the Amdahl meat market next Saturday. Two choice hams will be roasted and samples offered. Special prices on hams and bacon will be available for the day.
Palo Alto County Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at Mallard on Saturday November 8. A good program has been arranged and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
Burkhead and Co hold a full sale of men s wear and accessories advertised across the territory. A basket social is planned for November 14 at gravel pit school house district 9 with lessons from Miss Vesta Gardner. Iverson school district 7 High Lake hosts a November 13 event. Gleaners Bazaar is set for Hawkeye theatre on November 15 with lunch. New cemetery association officers elected at Mrs M J Reidy s home. Burr Oak School hosts a basket social on November 7 led by Miss Frances Stewart.
The election produced a narrow county recorder loss for Ray Kennedy by ten votes in Emmet County. Brookhart won re election to the U S Senate by 645 votes amid strong opposition. Graettinger logged a record turnout with 600 votes, while local contests for supervisor, sheriff, and state representative drew lively competition, including Peters for Ruthven and Berdin for Emmetsburg, as Vox tally details emerged. The Carnival at Hawkeye Theatre basement by the M E church Sunday School class drew a crowd with a supper and various booths, ending in festive entertainment.
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