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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1926

Page

21

First National Bank Re Organized And Reopened This Morning

First National Bank in Graettinger reopens after a six year closure following a sequence of failed banks in Clay county. Depositors sign waivers to 40 percent loss in exchange for new certificates bearing 4 percent interest, with public funds and certain deposits exempt. An examiner will review the books, while stockholders and directors are praised for sustaining the community bank.

First National Bank Terris McCord Clay County Fred Spies A. J. Burt Emmeteburg A. H. Henningsen Citizens’ Committee P. J. McCarty Graettinger Graetinger First National Bank of Palo Alto Kossuth County Ringsted Milford Superior Arnolds Park National Spirit Lake Rhoades Bank Estherville Gradfinger Spencer Emmetsburg Armstrong North West

Death in Elevator Shaft Claims 26Yearold Brother

L. P. Rodenborn received word Tuesday evening that his brother Tom died after a fall down an elevator shaft at the Hart Dodge glove factory where he worked. The accident occurred in the evening after supper hour. The deceased was 26 years old.

L. P. Rodenborn Tom Hart Dodge Esithervilla Vindicator

Notre Dame Tops Drake 21 to 0 in Saturday Football

Notre Dame defeated Drake 21 to 0, a strong showing by Drake against what may be the nation’s top team. Iowa lost 13 to 6 to Michigan in a hard fought game. Minnesota also fell 7 to 6 to Michigan after a late fumble return. Emmetsburg High routed Town Falls 19 to 0 to claim the northwest Iowa title amid cold, clear weather and a large crowd.

Notre Dame Drake College Drake United States Iowa Northwestern Towa Minnesota Michigan Minnasota California ‘Trojans Los Angeles Emmetsburg Town Falls Emmetsburg High Town Fells Northwest Iowa Jerry Riley Towa Falls

Eggs 45 Cents A Dozen In Graettinger Friday

Local buyers paid 45 cents per dozen for eggs Friday. The Graettinger market stayed strong with prices up 2 cents from Thursday, while neighboring counties paid less. Miss Meta Hansen buried in Spencer after auto crash. over 1,000 attended. Funeral note and dividend news follow.

Graettinger Graettinger Times Mias Meta Hansen Henry Hansen Spencer Misa Meta’ Hansen Miss Hansen Rochester Place Jones Town City

Graetlinger Stores Crowded Saturday in Graettlinger Town

Saturday business boomed in Graettlinger as every shop in town drew crowds from noon to evening. Clerks hustled to serve amid high demand for goods including eggs at a steep price. Red Cross note calls for Graettlinger branch to meet December 8 at 8 p.m. to elect officers and review the year’s work.

Graetlinger Graettinger

Knute Rockne Revered Notre Dame Coach and Record

Knute Rockne, famed Notre Dame football coach, achieved 82 wins, 2 ties, 7 losses in 91 games. The text praises his leadership and hints at lasting impact while noting an era of fashion critique.

Knute Rockne Iriah Notre, Dame Miracle- Man Wicely

Hold That Lion at Emmetsburg Benefit Show

Palo Alto County Men's Glee club presents a benefit program at the Iowa Theatre Emmetsburg featuring Douglas McLean in Hold That Lion a Paramount picture. The event includes a full glee club and instrumental program under Prof Thompson. Proceeds aid travel costs for a Des Moines luncheon and WHO broadcast. Tickets 40 cents from A H Shaver or Adolph Spica Gractinger.

Emmetsburg Palo Alto County Paolo Alto County Thompson Chamber of A. H. Shaver Adolph Spica Gracttinger

Lost Fingers In Corn Picker

Ed Weisbrod lost three fingers on his right hand in a corn picking machine accident last week. Doctors may save the thumb and index finger, but the loss is certain. His barn, livestock, hay, and grain burned last spring, compounding his misfortune.

Ed Weisbrod Fénton

May Lose Farm Through Error in Land Transfer

An early day error in land transfer threatens Jackson County farmer John B. Paulson who has occupied his farm for 50 years. J R Murphy of Titherville has filed on the land age homesteader, risking a loss to the owner through no fault of his. Government action is needed to prevent court battles.

Jackson County John B. Paulson J. R. Murphy Titherville Ceyon Herald

Feet Frozen After Night Exposure In Lakota

Word comes that J B Wilson, employed at Ed Underdahl blacksmith shop, had both feet frozen while laid out during the night. He was found in a dazed condition near Maple Hill after being taken from Desbergilla. Amputation may be required.

J. B. Wilson Ed Underdahl Mr. Wilson Dsbergilla Maple Hill

Times Ys Late This Week In Publishing

The Times notes a 24 hour delay due to the closing of the Trist National Bank Tuesday night. No work was done in town Wednesday, and bills for the Order sale were printed Wednesday night and Thursday. Friday morning workers slept, so printing shifted to today to prepare for the sale.

Times Timess Trist National Bank

Basket Social at District No 5 School

A basket social will be held at District No 5 School one and a half miles north of Osgoool Friday evening December 8. Ladies are asked to bring baskets and assist with the event under Misa Martha Werke at the teacher’s guidance.

Osgool Baskets Misa Martha Werke

County and State Buy Snow Fencing for Roads

The O'Brien county supervisors and the State Highway Commission jointly purchased seven cars of snow fencing for county highways. About 9 000 feet of fencing will reach the city, giving the county a total of 68 000 feet of snow fence.

O'Brien State Hghway Commission Dion Mall

Banks in Palo Alto and Kosuth County Reopen Plans

Ray Rosburg of seven miles northwest of Grachn tger will hold a complete closing out sale on Wednesday December 1 starting with a free lunch at noon. He will offer four horses eleven head of cattle and a full set of farm machinery all cash terms.

Ray Rosburg Grachtinger Rosburg

Carl Elsenbast Sale Wednesday December 8

Carl Elsenbast living near Graettinger will hold a full closing out sale Wednesday December 8 starting at noon with a free lunch. He offers six horses five cattle and a full line of machinery. All Holsteins are TB tested. farm leased to Virgo Jacobsen. he quits farming to assist his father next year.

Carl Elsenbast Graettinger Mr. Elsenbast Virgo Jacobsen T. B

A Good Assortment Of Christmas Cards

The Times offers a large assortment of Christmas greeting cards with a best line in stock. Free name printing on orders of twelve or more. Call early to pick from the assortment.

the Times

Basket Social at Suss School District 6 Friday

A basket social and play titled Teacher Kin I Go Home will be held Friday evening December 8 at the Suss school District 6. Miss Ruth Nelaan is the teacher. ladies are asked to bring baskets.

Suss School Dist. No Ruth Nelaan

Basket Social at Don Leonard School Friday

A basket social and program are planned at the Don Leonard School Friday evening November 26. Miss Leona Leonard teaches the school and requests attendees bring baskets.

Will Serve Supper Thursday Night By Ladies Aid

Members of the M. B. H. Ladies' Aid society will serve a supper in Woodman hall dining room Thursday evening December 2. Serving begins at six oclock, price 25 cents. Mrs. Gardner Mrs. McNulty Mrs. Oscar Fuss and Mrs. P. J. Paulsen are in charge.

M. Bh, Ladies’ Aid Society Woodman Hall Gardner McNulty Oscar Fuss P. J. Paulsen

Basket Social At DeWall School November 26

A basket social will be held at DeWall school Dist No 8 Emmet county on Friday evening November 26. Program starts at 8 p.m. Ladies are asked to bring baskets. Misa Elizabeth Bondhus is the teacher.

Don Leonard Odies Leona Leonard DeWall School Dist Emmet County Misa Elizabeth’ Bondhus

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