Declamatory contest at Graettinger high school
The Graettinger Times notes a trial declamatory contest to be held Monday to Wednesday next week in the high school assembly to narrow entrants for the final on December 8. Five contestants in oratorical, humorous, and dramatic classes perform at 3 20, 8 20, and 2 40 respectively with public attendance invited. PTA met November 15 at the high school with talks, music, and Home Economies cake sale.
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Geneva Peterson
PTA
Graettinger School News and Civic Notes Reach Readers
The junior class purchases yellow gold rings through a local jeweler after a long effort to please all. Try outs for the girls glee club select singers to perform at PTA night. Graettinger and surrounding districts plan Thanksgiving vacation while corn husking elsewhere continues. Student portraits taken by Iowa Film Finishing Co. provide six pictures and folders per person. An assembly week included cheerleader selections and various performances. The Rural Postman column laments harsh winter mail duties by a carrier, ending with a wry remark about mourning attire.
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Loral Jeweler
Verna Grodland
Ringsted
Ayrshire
Graettinger
Lillian Oddson
Iowa Film Finishing Co
Des Moines
Gladys Bratrod
Graettinger High School
Nan McCarty
Adelbert Fisher
Ruby Petersen
Howard Horswell
Rev. Faul
Gladys’ Bratrad
Emmet Murphy
Elmer, Petersen
Church Notes on Thanksgiving Services at Several Congregations
St Pauls Lutheran Graettinger and First Lutheran and Lost Island Church notes outline English language services at 10:45 9:45 and 11 with Thanksgiving sermons and dinners. Rev M Mand sager and Rev Axtl M Andersen invite worship and sermon themes focus on gratitude and worship over holiday activity. Confirmands and adult classes scheduled. Ladies Aid dinners in basements. multiple locations and times listed.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
South Walnut
Graettinger
Graettinger Ch
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hawkeye
Hds
God
Christian King
Axtl M, Andersen
Lutheran Church
Lost Island L. Ch
L. L
L. Aid Sole
Rev. M. Mandsager
Notice of Proof of Will and Miscellaneous Parlor Reflections
Notice of proof of will for John W. Wilson filed in Palo Alto County Iowa with hearing set for December 12, 1927. Includes official clerk E M Thompson signature and court seal.
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Iowa
Palo Alto County
John W. Wilson
E. M. Thompson
Graettinger Ordinance Creates Business District Traffic Limit
Ordinance No. 38 of Graettinger Iowa establishes a business district and a residence district. It limits motor vehicle speeds within the districts and prescribes penalties for violations. The measure defines the maximum speed for automobiles and motor vehicles in the new district.
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Graettinger
Iowa
Henderson Players Present The Only Road at Emmetsburg
The Henderson Players bring a new play The Only Road to Emmetsburg amid a vaudeville between acts. The parish board in the story is exposed as hypocrites hiding behind religion. Opening night offers one free lady admission with each adult ticket. admiral on 26 cents and others.
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Henderson
Admiral
Town of Graettinger speeds ordinance establishes 25 mph limit
The ordinance defines a business district along Robbins Avenue to Lost Island Street with a 25 mph limit in the residence district outside the business area. It requires signage on main highways, prohibits unlawful operation, and imposes a fine up to 25 dollars or up to five days in jail for violations. The ordinance, numbered 38, was adopted by the Town Council on November 7, 1927, with mayor Lindsey and clerk Lambe certifying.
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Robbins Avenue
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Robbing Avenue
Lincoln Street
Lost Island Street
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
TE. Lindsey
Lambe
Graettinger
L. L. Lindsey
J. B. Lambe
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Woodman Hall
Gaarde
Waters
Mississippi
Oliver Lodge
Kansas
United States
Emmetsburg
Iowa ‘Theatre
P. J. Paulsen
Mystery Club
Highway Commission
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Quaker Oats Co
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