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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1920

Page

11

Opie Read to Lecture at Hawkeye Theatre December 8

The Dorothy Cole Concert Company opened Mawkeye lyceum season to a good crowd with four talented young women delivering high quality entertainment. Opie Read, renowned author and lecturer, speaks on Human Nature and Politics in Graettinger on December 8, promising a memorable evening for patrons and families alike.

Dorothy Cole Mawkeye Theatre Lyceum Opie Gracitinger Lyreum Courge de ‘Akers Opie Read Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger Read Our United States Gruettinger Redpath Grachtinger

Wrestling match looms at Woodman Hall Saturday night

New telephones installed announce Miss Sigfrida Knudisen’s visit to the Lubman home. Rodman’s Mr Salisbury will face Dan McNeal of this place in a finish wrestling match at Woodman Hall after the first show on Saturday, November 27. McNeal weighs about 345 pounds to Salisbury’s 155, a bout touted by locals. McNeal’s exact mat skill is unproven, while Salisbury is noted on the mat. Several preliminaries planned for the same evening.

Mr. Salisbury Rodman Dan’ McNeal Woodman McNeal Salisbury Herke Uris Sigfrida Knudisen Sun- Forest Downs Don Wah Lubman Motehkiss Estherville

Salisbury Defeats Herke In Two Falls At Woodman Hall

Adishury Laughury of Rodman defeated Wer Ke of this place in two straight falls at Woodman hall last Saturday. The first fall came in about five minutes, the second in four. WerKe outweighed by twenty pounds and more experienced, yet Salisbury’s strength and technique proved decisive. WerKe briefly led in the first fall before Salisbury applied a leg SHUN and forced a tap. In the second fall Salisbury held a head lock to clinch the match while WerKe fought to escape. Salisbury is slated to wrestle Tk McNeal next Saturday, with McNeal in attendance and challenging the winner. An earlier preliminary between Gerald Reid and Elbert McColloch drew interest, Reid winning two straight falls. McColloch showed promise for future battles.

Adishury Herke Woodman Hall My, Laughury Rodman Werke Salisbury Merke Bette Nelson Fime Swisbury Tlerke Mr. Saisbury Tk McNeal Mr. McNeal Gerald Reid Elbert McColloch Reid Young MecColloch Rei

Young Couple United In Marriage At Lutheran Church

Frank W Christensen and Jin Christine Thomsen wed at the Lutheran church with Rev O Sande officiating. They will honeymoon in Minkesoth and reside on Ukewroom Farm west of town after November 10. The bride is daughter of Mrs John Nelson. the groom is son of Mrs Lena Christensen. Both praised as industrious and worthy, with war service in France.

Frank W. Christensen Jin Christine Thomsen O. Sande Nels Nelsen Mar Uke Wroom Mas John Nelson Anmngrad France Yong

Train collision injures local man in Batuntay yard

I M Carnahan was struck by a southbound passenger train at the Grachtinger yards in Batuntay while walking near the track. He was thrown several yards, warned by bystanders, and later taken home. Doctors said there were no permanent injuries.

I. M. Carnahan Grachtinger Yards Iig P. Ds Hossion Wis Carnahan Avery

Danger At Rack Tahund Depot

At the iRock Estland depot during evenings trains pass slowly and one could be crushed by moving vehicles. The text notes difficulty distinguishing signals and expresses fatalistic views on blame and consequences if a person is killed.

iRock Estland

Jensen Family Plans Winter Trip to California

Mr and Mrs Charley Jensen and their children will depart next Tuesday to spend the winter in California. They expect to be away until February first, traveling via the northern route out and the southern route back. They will mule taps at various places along the way and have planned a pleasant journey.

Charley Jensen California Intersat

Corn and Oats Fall Amid Early Week Drops

Corn and oats declined at the start of the week with corn around a die and oats about 88a. The drop brings discouragement to farmers facing heavy yearly losses, but the editor predicts the slump is temporary and prices will recover, though wartime peaks may not return.

Kentucky Belle Play at Hawkeye Dec 4

On Friday evening Dec 4 the High Yeheel will present a popular play Kentucky Belle at the Hawkeye. The cast includes Miss Mariah Douglas and Norman Osher among others. Proceeds help pay for the gym floor. Curtain stunts and musical readings featured.

High Yeheel Hawkeye Mariah Douglas Marlie Birkland Isabel Douglas Rol Green Marie van Harlinger Isabele Margaret Cearn Wing McMillen Suttar Tsubel Varod Harrington Dr. Blake Murtand Sanning Miss Madden Tana Tierson John Cason Cardoen Jack Gircox Norman Osher Gordon John Cason Gorton Tears Masters Miss Cordon John Cason Cornon Mildred Love Ginty Girky Alvina Pierson Arlene Myhre Genevieve Gimmen Laura Shorson Elizabeth Bondhus Jadith Brekke Pern Peterson Dein Reidy Deslie Shaver Pieanning Howard Thrswell Donald Jones Kenneth Pierson Kermit Reeves Kirk Spies Dale Noble Lawrence Jensen Ralph Graettinger Ariene Myhre

Danish Language Services At South Walnut Church Notice

Thanksgiving morning 10 30 Danish language services at South Walnut church. Sunday forenoon JOaMQ English services at Norwegian Tartheran church in Gracttinger. Danish language service at Duns school 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Sunday evening English services at South Walnut church led by Rev H P B Hansen pastor.

South Walnut Gracttinger Duns School H. P. B. Hansen

Min bitten by bull dog Saturday jinx in Grachtnger

The report notes multiple accidents on Saturday including two in the forenoon and one in the afternoon in Grachtnger. A brother of Soren Anderson was bitten by a BRIL Hurswell dog during the afternoon. The victim’s experience was not pleasant.

Min Soren Anderson Hurswell

Methodist Church Notes Thaksin view and regular services

A reader note from the Methodist church mentions a Thaksin view at ten thirty, with companions present and a reminder that services will not last longer than usual. Regular services at the Methodist church will proceed next Sunday at the usual hours.

Narrow escape after truck collision near depot crossing

AW Kixer Wad narrowly escaped serious injury when a county gravel pit truck collided with his Ford at a depot crossing Saturday. Myra Carson, Mrs Kisger’s mother, suffered a head injury, while Kixer’s car endured front wheel damage and bent radius rods as the truck left the road’s edge and halted after a distance.

Kixer J. W. Kaizer Kizer Mya Carson Mes Kisger Kiser

Joe Amdahl Auction Sale Offered December 1

In the Gradlinger Times a quarter page ad announces Joe Amdahl auctions on Wednesday December 1. The sale lists 69 head of livestock including 5 horses 18 cattle and 46 hogs plus farm machinery several chickens and two tons of hay as he quits farming and sells everything.

Gradlinger Times Joe Amdahl Amdahl

Auction Sale Notices and Local Events

Peter Norgaard advertises a Friday auction December 4 featuring 70 head of livestock plus farm machinery and hay as he moves away. Lars N Larsen to auction December 6 with 24 cattle 15 hogs machinery and 20 tons hay as he downsizes. Old Time Supper hosted by Osgood Union S. 8 on Friday November 26 invites all to attend.

Peter Norgaard the Times Mgr Norgaard Henge Lars N. Larsen Osgood Union S. 8

Community Club Meeting Planned in Graettinger

A mass meeting of Graettinger and rural residents is set for December 1 at the Hawkeye theatre to decide on forming a Graettinger Community club. Iowa Chamber of Commerce rep Mr. Lucas will discuss benefits. locals urged to attend, hear both sides, and support or oppose the cooperative effort.

Gradlinger Hawkeyn Theatre Cgradlinger Cradlinger Lucas Iowa Chamber of Commeres Tawa Chamber of Graettinger and Lost Island Creamery Farmers Elevator Co Shipping Association Hawkeye Theatre

Royal Neighbors Host Woodman Lodge Social Evening

The Royal Neighbors entertained Woodman lodge members at a Tuesday night social. Dancing lasted until midnight and a well prepared supper followed in the hall dining room. The old time dance with old time music provided by Auctioneers Grodlang and Plovd Fleming was enjoyed by the many attendees, and the supper was thoroughly appreciated.

Woodman Lodge Grod-lang Plovd Fleming O

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