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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
8
Graettinger Times lists John J. Sullivan as publisher and notes mail details at Graettinger Iowa with second class status. Subscription rates are one year prepaid at two dollars per copy if not paid in advance two dollars.
Thursday November 16 1922 reports that J C Atasa independent candidate for representative defeated by Fred Himebauch by 48 votes filed notice of contest and a recount will be held. The board of supervisors completed canvassing increasing Himebauch’s official majority to 48. Contests trigger opening of ballots and recounts. Also includes update on Wayne Prindle abductors in Wallingford Iowa with assurances from Fred Welchlin that captors may be found and Prindle’s injuries and distress after the incident.
The board's official returns show a notice of contest to be filed. The report states he has until December 4 to request a recount. The county has sixteen precincts and each could yield three errors, risking a tie. errors could also benefit Mr. Himebauch, per the Estherville Democrat.
Mrs Welchlin describes a violent incident after a black man searched the Prindle home, stepping on Wayne and leaving a large bruise. Wayne endures restless sleep, haunted by four days of captivity, while the family thanks friends and American Legion members for support during the kidnapping ordeal reported by Estherville Democrat.
Graettinger defeated Ayrshire 42 5 in boys action and 18 5 in girls play. Ayrshire gym praised as one of the best, with hints of county tournament potential. Weather caused many absences. English classes began book reviews as pupils crave varied reading.
Vote tallies show E. M. Thompson with 276 in Walnut 182 in Lost Island and 72 in Vernon. Martin Thompson has 191 in Walnut 64 in Lost Island and 50 in Vernon. Thompson leads county by about 1000 votes.
Murland Landving with Mr and Mrs Wendell Anderson autoed to Iowa City for the Iowa Minnesota football game. Iowa won 28 to 14 as Conell Jones used many second string players in the second half for experience. Returning home, heavy rains hampered Iowa roads.
A Palo Alto County Club notice corrects prize winnings for Club Day Exhibits. The second prize chocolate cake misattributed to Mrs M L Murphy should be Miss Mary Murphy. First on layer cake was listed as Mrs W O Williamson but belongs to Mrs M L Murphy. County Agent notes the error arose in copying judge numbers to entry records and publishes corrections to prevent misunderstanding.
South Emmet correspondent reports the marriage of William Overholt to Olive France Probasca on November 4 in Fayette Town. They will reside at 1310 Maple Street Evanston Illinois and host friends after November 15. The groom's Wallingford area roots are noted and wishes from old friends are extended.
Miss Mary Helen Currans eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Currans died October 31 1922 at home after four days illness from pneumonia She was born August 17 1905 in Highland Township and attended St Marys Academy Emmetsburg Survived by parents two sisters Kathleen and Florence Funeral held at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Clark interment in Catholic Cemetery Many relatives and friends attended from Gracttinger Marshalltown Spencer and nearby towns
Town council approves payments for October 1922 and November 1922 including salaries, street work, materials, gas, and street lights. Named payees include Roy Christiansen W R Reeves Graettinger Telephone Company Thompson Graettinger Tile Works Henry Westergard W C Foster John Paulsen Northern Iowa Gas Electric and Community Service Station.
OH Boom At Lemmon reports local capital leasing 12,000 acres around a municipal well sunk at 45,000 dollars. The well at 631 feet passed two oil sands. A mystery well, cap completed by an unidentified major, may indicate a larger strike. Oil promoters nationwide monitor the dig as leases fetch ten dollars per acre and Standard Oil could buy many leases if successful.
USDA officials studied five corn belt farms in Iowa and Illinois keeping 3474 pigs. The study found an average profit of 1.28 per hundred pounds, crediting corn at 35 cents per bushel on the farm and estimating pig production cost at 3.05 per pig.
The family of I Frs. Fred Luhman and Children express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during their bereavement. They appreciated the floral gifts and thank the choir for services.
F C Frick, author of Indian Lodge Tales, will join the Times staff for several weeks. He will write a column in each issue. This week his story is The Navajo Legend of Creation.
Lloyd Naae sustained a broken arm a few days ago while cranking his Ford car. The mispositioned spark caused the engine to kick back and injure him, an injury expected to keep him out of work for several weeks.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the illness and loss of our beloved husband and father Mes My Chigdasson and Chiles.
Mrs Bert Masters received word Saturday of her father’s death at his Ger many home. He was advanced in years and his loss brings sorrow to Mrs Masters and her many friends in the community.
The Cradle of Courage will headline Hawkeye Theater on November 25 with Straight It The Way as the Thanksgiving Day attraction. Both productions are described as splendid and entertaining.
The Ruthven American Legion quintette edged Ruthven High basketball in a tight Armistice Day contest. The Legion lineup includes several former college stars enhancing their veteran club’s chances.
Two men met on Robbins Avenue and one asked about the bear’s progress. The other replied with a curt “Tine.” The remark nods to Prohibition era slang and local chatter from a bygone day.
George Miller of south of town held a splendid auction sale Tuesday with satisfactory prices in every category. He plans to move to Montana to establish his future home.
Lightning struck the Philip Weisbrod cottage in the southwest part of town during a Saturday storm. The fire damaged the home occupied by the George Yager family and Mrs Yager, present in the house, was temporarily stunned by the blast.
Larry Doyle remaining field manager for Sherburn team slipped off a platform in Jackson Minnesota. He struck the back of his head, suffering a badly fractured skull. He was hospitalized in Sherburn with condition reported as very critical.
Chris Godfredson of Burt was fined five dollars by Justice Hutchi son last Saturday for violating the motor vehicle law. A Burt man, R. J. Heffler, testified that Godfredson swerved toward him on the road near Algona, forcing his car into a ditch. Godfredson paid the fine and the case was dismissed.
Notice is given that Mattie Birkland has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of J. L. Birkland late of Palo Alto County deceased. All persons indebted to the estate should pay promptly and those with claims must file with the District Court Clerk authenticated for allowance. Dated November 9, 1922.
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