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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1919

Page

10

New Gas Station Planned for Graettinger

Community Service Stations of Davenport Iowa plans a modern gas filling station at a vacant corner south of the Hawkeye theatre in Graettinger. The project includes two supply tanks an automobile delivery service and a brick facility with hot and cold water rest room and extended hours. Local banker John Jertson and Iowa executives D K Brennan and M L ODonnell are promoting contracts in the district with a $1 000 000 capitalization.

Path Graettinger Community Service Stations Company Davenport Towa Iowa Ort Dodge Webster City Dows Clarion Williams G. G. Lumley Cedar Rapids D. Ek. Brennan M. J. Odonnel Grachtinger John Jertson Brennin 0 Donnell United States Hawkeye Theatre Tyo

School lecture on problems by Supt Bixler

Emmestburg schools superintendent Bixler will lecture on school problems at the schoolhouse next Tuesday evening December 2 at eight. The talk, for the PTA benefit and free of charge, aims to attract parents teachers high school pupils and other patrons. A large attendance is hoped for. Trainmen report trains running behind schedule due to poor coal.

Bixler Emmestburg Grigsby

Miss Edith Hurd Married at Spencer

Miss Edith May Hurd daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Hurd of Wallingford and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J J Michaels was married to Mr Date Wa Seahanter on November 6 at Spencer The couple will reside on the groom s farm near Tervil They are popular and deserve congratulations from their many friends and the Times.

Edith Hurd Edith May Hurd L. D. Hurd Wallingford J. 'J. Michaels Date Wa. Seahanter Spencer Tervil

The Shepherd of the Hills at Hawkeye Theatre

The moving picture play The Shepherd of the Hills will be at Hawkeye theatre Mo day evening December first. The matinee is at 2 30 and the evening show at 8. An exceptionally good production, offering a chance for all to attend.

Hawkeye Theatre Moday

Axelton Sells Meat Market to Carl Spica

A. G. Axelton sold his meat market and fixtures to Carl Spica. Spies moved the ice box and fixtures to his new business. Axelton had good patronage but accepted no tempting offer, ending his tenure as a capable accommodating gentleman.

A. G. Axelton Carl Spica Spies Mr. Axelto

Towa Triumphs Over Ames in Low-Scoring Clash

The Towa University football team defeated the Ames agricultural eleven 10 to 0 on Saturday. Olene Jacobson, a local, attended the game and the homecoming in Towa City.

Towa Ames Towa University Agricultural Olene Jacobson Towa City

Big Dance Tuesday in Town with Ottumwa Orchestra

A social dance with music by an Ottumwa orchestra will be the attraction at the Woulmun hell Tuesday evening December 2. The Ottumwa orchestra is touring the northwest part of the state and is said to be one of the best in Iowa.

Ottumwa Woulmun Hell Tute Towa

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Mother's Illness and Death

The Kent brothers John and William Kent thank neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during their mother’s illness and death and express gratitude for the floral offerings.

John William Kent

Auction sales slow during Geil sale period

A lull marks the auction season from November 27 to December 8 centered on Mr Geil s sale. Buyers welcome the rest after Thanksgiving. A special musical program will be offered at the M E church Sunday evening as shown in this issue.

M. E

Sixteen Baskets Bring: Auction Generates Social Funds

Auctioneer Reeves handled the selling of sixteen baskets at the Paulsen school Friday evening. Receipts totaled $6750 for the event, described as a very successful social.

Reeves Paulsen School

State Lecturer to Visit Graettinger for Open Meeting

A state lecturer for the Woodman Judge will visit Graettinger and speak at an open meeting. Details will be provided for publication at a later date.

Graettinger Woodman

Vulcanizing Shop Offers Quick Service and First Class Work

Local advertises fast vulcanizing service promising first class workmanship. The message invites customers to bring inner tubes for prompt repairs emphasizing quality and speed.

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Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association D. EB. McCarty Selee and Mills Gracttinger James Landvig Graettinger, Iowa Sam Frank Brown Graettinger New Windsor Hotel and F. E. Schurmann T. D. Collins Sherwin-Williams John Bondhus Jorgen Anderson VY. L Farmers’ Grain Co V. L. O'Connor Carl Pies Thia City Finder Louis Kosack Larties Magguil Kolp Clarence Melison Chester B. C. Wolfe Phone H8 M. J. Murphy J. B. Lambe J. E. Zitterichk Fred Zalinsky Estherville Orpington Nat Lewis Gruettinger M. Ji Carnahan Durey Jersey Clay County Fair Lowman Nia Wiles D. K. Brennan M. L. O'Donnell E. J. Mitchell Tion Pictures Harold Bell Wright Opera House
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