State Champions Guests Of Honor At Feed Program
Graettinger six man state champions were honored at a Monday night feed sponsored by T. I. Guthrie, Francis McCarty and local businessmen. The banquet in the Methodist church dining room featured 56 attendees, decorations with Pirates imagery, and remarks by Supt. Jones, Attorney Fay, and Dr. Olene Jacobson. Leo Young, captain, spoke of the team’s spirit, and Coach Arthur Brown praised his players while reviewing the season from Fonda to Grimes.
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T. I. Guthrie
Francis McCarty
Graettinger High School
Methodist Church
Pirates
Gooch Brown
Times
Blitzkrieg
Brown
Supt. Jones
Olene Jacobson
James W. Fay
Emmetsburg
Fay
Kyle Jones
Leo Young
Capt. Young
Aathur Brown
Fonda
Grimes
Olena
Jacobson
Graettinger
Mid-West
Anderson
Graettinger Market Report November 21 1910
Market notes report corn and oats prices with entries for No 2 and No 1 grades, references to trade and straight runs, and prices for state brand butter. Also notes on poultry and eggs with various weights and prices, reflecting a general farm market snapshot for Graettinger.
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Graettinger
Uutter .i
Bingo Party and Lunch Sunday Night at Catholic Hotel
A bingo party and lunch will be held in the Catholic hotel dining room Sunday evening November 24 at eight o'clock. The infusion of 26e is good for both bingo and lunch. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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Catholic Whotel
Fun Festival At High School Next Tuesday
Bund Mothers sponsor a Band Benefit Fun Fest at the high school auditorium Tuesday November 26 1940. Amateur acts welcomed with emphasis on spontaneity not perfection. Organizers invite any group to participate and report ideas to local coordinators. Admission is free for audiences. many will perform.
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Ihe
Bund Mothers
Wm. Rasmussen
Frank Whiteside
Geo. Frick
Alfred Maurstad
Bates
Funeral Of Earl Ditsworth Held Friday
Funeral services for Earl Ditsworth were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church in Graettinger with Rev. Win Bohr officiating. Interment followed in the cemetery east of Graettinger. Reached from distant towns were Etner Acheson from Des Moines and other relatives, highlighting a community gathering for the burial.
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Earl Ditsworth
Milton Beitz
Frank Ditsworth
Bancroft
Mra
Harry Sankey
Burt
Ray Bankey
Bode
Mrai- Leo
Sankey
Britt
Delbert Sankey
Garner
Eddie
Schubert
Estherville
Land Deals Involving Wimer Ivernon And Tollefagn Farm
A 240 acre farm north of Graettinger changed hands recently with Wimer Ivernon and Tollefagn named in the deal. The sale reflects ongoing property activity in the area.
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Wimer Ivernon
Tollefagn
Graettinger
Auction Sales Spanning Several Farms Across Graettinger Area
Newspaper notices detail multiple closing out sales near Graettinger with Grodland & Reeves as auctioneers and local banks handling clerking. Listings include cattle, horses, sheep, Poland China hogs, milch cows, and large machinery plus some poultry and hay. Dates range late November to early December with varying farm locations seven miles south and two and a half miles west of Graettinger.
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Albert ‘Thu
Thu
Aw Hyon Ag
Fie
Poland
Grodlanis & Reeves
Craetlinger State Bank
Riner Kristofferson
Graettinger
Grodland & Reeves
Central Trust & Savings-bank
Thompson & Brekke
Brekke
Aletioncern
Graetlinger State Bank
Mike Leonard Suffered Stroke Of Paralysis
Michael Leonard suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday and was taken to Emmetsburg hospital. His condition remained serious through midweek though slight improvement appeared Sunday. He had long battled poor health, and neighbors in Graettinger and nearby areas hope for early improvement.
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Michael Leonard
Emmetsburg Hospital
Leonora
Oudfriamla
Graettinger
Carlson Family Plans Move Near Des Moines
Carl vonn Carlson and his wife will move near Des Moines late this month or early December. They own an acreage about six and one half miles from the state fair grounds. An auction sale was held Tuesday on their Graettinger farm west of Graettinger. Orville Carlson and family will occupy the Graettinger farm. Friends regret losing the splendid family from the community and wish them happiness in their new location.
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Sivg
Carl Vonn Carlson
Des Moines
Graettinger
Qarlaon
Orville Carlson
Milford Man Escapes Injury In Auto Crash
Milford baker Mr Yeutter escaped serious harm after his Pontiac skidded on Highway 17 near West Gruntlinger Saturday afternoon. A gravel truck loaded with 16 000 pounds of gravel ruptured its housing when the two vehicles collided. Damage to the Pontiac is estimated at 250 to 300 dollars. The gravel truck, not locally owned, was hauling gravel west of Granchtinger. The Pontiac was towed to Jensen garage and later moved to Milford for repairs. Yeutter previously ran a bakery in Mummetsburg before moving to Milford.
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Yeutter
Milford
Highway 17
West Gruntlinger
Hig
Pontiac
Arden
Grachtinger
Jensen
Yeuttor Q
Mmmetsburg
Thanksgiving Dinners Offered by St Paul Ladies Aid
The St Paul Ladies Aid society will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday November 28 in the Hawkeye Theatre basement. A plentiful meal with chicken and dressing mashed potatoes escalloped corn cranberries and pickles salad pie and coffee will be served. Prices are 40 and 25 with a bazaar to follow. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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St. Paul
Luthjaerera
Margaret Skattebo Weds Le Roy Gunderson in Wallingford
The marriage of Miss Margaret Skattebo and Mr Le Roy Gunderson was held Saturday at the bride’s home in Wallingford. Rev A K Gaard officiated the single ring ceremony. The couple planned a three course dinner and a pink and white cake. Mrs Sherman Gunderson played the nuptial music as Alfred Naas of De Soto sang O Perfect Love.
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Margaret Skattebo
C. J. Skattebo
Wallingford
le Roy Gunderson
Mark Gusby
Jackson
Minnesota
A. K. Gaard
Cylinder
Mary Margaret Eaton
Rossie
Marnest Skadebo
Sherman Gunderson
Alfred Naas
de Sota
Gunderson
Grayttinger
Waldorf College
Estherville
Times
Thanksgiving Dance at the American Legion Hall
The American Legion hosts a Thanksgiving dance at the Legion hall on Thursday November 28. The public is invited to attend, with music and socializing planned for the evening.
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The
American Legion
the Legion Hall
Chris J
Red Cross Membership Drive Urges Community Join
Red Cross appeal urges men and women to join the Red Cross membership drive ending Thursday November 2. Legion Auxiliary volunteers plan to visit every home, with donations to Clara Suss if missed. The drive emphasizes Red Cross relief work and notes half the fee stays for local programs.
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Red Cross
Legion Auxiliary
Ladie Shey
Clara Suss
Back On Duty McCarty Returns as Farmers Grain Manager
D. EL McCarty resumes duties as manager of Farmers Grain Co. after a forced one week vacation to recover from the flu. He rejoined staff Monday and resumes duties overseeing operations and personnel.
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D. EL McCarty
Farmers Grain Co
Mrs Charley Christianson Dies in Des Moines Hospital
Mrs Charley Christianson of Lost Island died last night at a Des Moines hospital after a lengthy illness and transfusions following a gallstone operation. A well known North Palo Alto resident active in church and community circles, she was highly regarded. more details were unavailable for this edition.
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Des Moines Hospital
Charley Christianson
Lost Island
Des Moines
Christianson Way
North Palo Alto
O'Brien Home Robbed in Chicago
Mr and Mrs James OBrien at 9154 Bellave Chicago were robbed while away. Thieves ransacked the residence and carried off 1500 dollars worth of rugs clothing and valuables. Catherine Therese and her brother Jimmy returning from a picture show alarmed the thieves who fled leaving silverware behind. The family had no burglary insurance. Mrs OBrien formerly Margaret Sullivan of Gra chunks. Friends express regret at the loss.
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James O'Brien
Bellave
Chicago
O'Brien
Catherine Therese
Jimmy
O'Briens
Lost Cattle Report After Storm Hits Local Farms
Asa Hankey reports seven heifers lost in the Armia during the day storm. Wm. Brown of Ruthven, brother of J. Brown, loses 35 head near Graettinger. Livestock losses affect nearly every farm with varying totals. some reports of heavier losses prove unfounded except Brown’s.
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Asa Hankey
Times Office
Wm. Brown
Ruthven
J. &. Brown
Graettinger
Mr. Brown
DAPPENS IN NEW HOME NEAR HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS
Dr and Mrs B E Dappen moved into their new residence yesterday located northwest of the high school gym and just east of the GC Sk Norris residence.
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B. E. Dappen
GC. Sk. Norris
Wyoming's Wallace Leery and Leo Carillo Stars
Friday and Saturday show features Wallace Leery and Leo Carillo in a wee program with Wyoming as the backdrop. Performances highlight local talent and vintage cinema charm.
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Wyoming
Wallace Leery
Leo Carillo
Wee
Death of E. J. Mitchell A Graettinger merchant and ex postmaster
Edward J. Mitchell aged 86 died Saturday night at his Graettinger home after heart and kidney complications. Born December 4 1854 in Ottawa Ohio he moved to Fort Dodge Iowa as a youth and later married Paulina Morrison in 1886. The Mitchells ran a general store in Graettinger until 1912 and had seven children two of whom survive. Funeral services were held Tuesday at ten with Rev. Mather Kelly presiding and the burial in the family plot.
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D. Mitchell
Graettinger
This City
Iam Armisticn
Mather Kelly
Mr. Mitchell
Krother Kelly
Father Kelly
Mitchell
C. Mh. McCarty
V. la O'Connor
C. A. Jensen
Max Baumgartner
Adolph Spies
J. J. Sullivan
Arnold Sewalid
Graeitinger
Edward J. Mitchell
Ottawa
Olinvis
Hig
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Wax
Paulina Morrison
Lehigh
Gracelinger
Close Call From Fire At Sehany Home
A smouldering closet fire nearly destroyed the Sehany frame when Art Thompson and Leo and others arrived to play a game. They smelled smoke, found Mr Schang’s suit smouldering with ignited matches likely from a mouse, and Mrs Sehany’s coat damaged. fire was discovered before flames erupted.
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Leo Sehany Fargi
Art Thompson
Leo
Sehany
Mr. Schang
Mrs. Westergard Ill in Spencer Hospital
Mrs. D. H. Westergard of Graettinger remains gravely ill at Lettif hospital in Spencer after a stroke several weeks ago. She is very weak and a special nurse attends her. Graettinger friends hope for more favorable news from her bedside.
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Westergard
D. H. Westergard
Graettinger
Lettif Hospital
Spencer
Watson Hall Dances Announced for Two Fridays
Watson Hall announces dances upcoming on Friday of this week and Friday of next week with Herb Hube's orchestra playing Friday night. The November 29 Thanksgiving dance features Sewell Rodgers and his Night Club Boys. All are welcome.
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Watson Hall
Herb Hube
Sewell Rodgers
Night Club Boys
Twins Celebrate New Arrival in Emimetaburg
Mr and Mrs Leonard Schumacher of Emimetaburg announce the birth of a baby boy on the 16th. The family extends congratulations and joy to the proud grandparents and friends.
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Mya
Leonard” Schumacher
Emimetaburg
Aretha
Ani Day
Ex “Groottingar
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Graettinger Business Men
G. AH. S
Albert Thu
Cravtlinger and
H. G. Myatt
HH. G. Hyatt
Mike Leonard
L. Gunderson
O’brien
Dappens
Hawkeye Theater
Dick Powell
Joan Blondell
Petneaiay
Orla
Homa Boy
Rittan
E. J. Mitchell
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