Graettinger to Host 23 Cash Prize Year End Drive
Local Graettinger business men launch a year end drive starting December 1 with a $600 fund to cover expenses and $825 in cash prizes ranging from $5 to $100 across 23 awards. Votes for prizes are earned by cash purchases or payments on accounts, 100 votes per dollar. Winners to be announced New Year’s Day at Hawkeye Theatre. Opposition of lottery labeling noted. Community Tree, motion picture, and committee appointments detailed.
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Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Osher Dept
A. J. Johnson
A. H. Henningsen
Clarence Axelton
Lyle Burkhead
C.A. Jensen
Charley Jensen
W. H. Noble
L. C. Gammon
E. A. Baumgartner
C. A. Jensen
Lyle.Burkhead
Geo
Frick
W. H,. Noble
M. E. Raepe
George
the Times
Viggo Jacobsen to Quit Farming in December Sale
Viggo Jacobsen plans to leave for Bismark North Dakota this month with his daughter to live with Mr and Mrs K S Stokes. He conducts a full closing out sale December 10 featuring four head of horses fifteen head of cattle fifteen hogs a large batch of machinery and household goods. Machinery is nearly new, kept under shelter and in fine condition. Jacobsen is a well known local figure and is expected to draw a large crowd. An advertisement will run next week.
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Viggo Jacobsen
Bismark
North Dakota
K. S. Stokes
Viggo
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Social
The Methodist Church announces Sunday events with 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 morning worship sermon Struggling For An Ideal, and 7:30 evening worship sermon Jesus View of Wealth. Epworth League meets at 11:00, no Bible Study this week. A Young Men and Young Ladies Sunday School class party occurred Saturday at the Fidler home hosted by J L Fidler and Mrs C J Mekkelson.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Jesus
Young Men’s
J. L. Fidler
Young Ladies
Cc. J. Mekkelson
Fidler
C. J. Mekkelson
Will Trucks to Close Out Sale December 3 Near Grachtinger
Wm Trucks, residing half a mile south and two miles west of Grachtinger, will hold a complete closing out sale December 3 selling all personal property. Four head of horses and 17 head of TB tested cattle are listed. The cattle are horse property and TB status should boost demand. A large assortment of farm machinery and household goods also offered. Display ad appears in this week’s Times. Discontinuing Coupon Books at close of business Saturday November 29.
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Will Trucks
Trucks
Grachtinger
First National Bank
Death of Dr Reidy's Brother Michael Revealed
Dr Reidy mourns the death of his brother Michael aged 66 who died at his Winthrop home. He left for the funeral on Monday. The deceased was single and this marks three family deaths in eighteen months, drawing sympathy from Grachtinger friends. The Signal Tower advertises Hawkeye theatre showings Thanksgiving night and Saturday. Henry Appel schedules a December 15 sale of 145 head livestock plus machinery and hay, near Graettinger.
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Reidy
Em. J. Reidy
Michael
Winthrop
Town
Dr. Reidy
Ruthven livestock buyer dies suddenly yesterday
Ruthven resident and livestock buyer Mr Rhinehart died suddenly yesterday morning while dressing. About fifty years old, he was well known in Ruthven for his gentle conduct and stood as a popular figure in the Ruthven territory.
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Ruthven
Rhinehart
Alumni on High School Friday Night Hoops clash
Alumni and Graettinger High School basketball teams meet Friday evening in Graettinger. It marks the first tryout for the new High School quintet with tipoff at eight o clock.
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Graettinger
Married At Los Angeles Today
A wedding at the Cathedral of St. Vibiana Los Angeles united Louis M Huertz and Kathryn Ti Sullivan in marriage officiated by Monsignor Cowley The groom's brother Jotn Wuertz acted as best man and Kathryn Foprarty of Los Angeles was bridesmaid The couple will reside in Los Angeles where the groom works for Blake Moffitt Towne Paper Co The bride is Graettinger Iowa native and Times employee The Times offers congratulations and best wishes for a sunny married life A shower for the bride Kathryn Sullivan was held at the Mahan home with gifts and social time another shower followed at the Sullivan home with silverware presented to the bride
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Louis M. Huertz
de Mars
Town
Kathryn Ti. Sullivan
Grachtinger
Cathedral of
St. Vibiana
Los Angeles
California
Monsignor Cowley
V. G
Jotn Wuertz
Kathryn Foprarty
Blake, Moffitt & Towne Paper Company
Jacob Huertz
le Mars
Bancroft
Graettinger
France
Carpenter Paper Company
Omaha
T. Sullivan
J. P. Mahan
Kathryn Sullivan
Kathryn, Mahan
Agnes Smith
John J. Sullivan
Gardner and Lammers Win Osher Store Prizes
At the Osher store on Saturday the top buyers received prizes. O. R. Gardner bought the largest bill of goods and won a live turkey. Henry Lammers bought the second largest bill and won five pounds of Peaberry coffee.
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O. R. Gardner
Henry Lammers
Osher
Ideal Fall Weather Report From The Week
The text notes ideal fall weather with cool air and no snow. A wintry effect appeared Sunday as a strong wind blew clouds across the sky. Corn picking is well past half completed.
Long Live the King at Hawkeye Theatre December 4
A two film program titled Long Live the King will show at Hawkeye theatre on Thursday December 4 with afternoon and evening showings. Afternoon tickets are 16c for grade children 25c for High School children and 35c for adults. Evening tickets are 2bc for children and 35c for adults. Catholic Ladies Aid society sponsors the event along with a bazaar and meals. The article also offers a biographical sketch of Jackie Coogan born October 26 1914 in Los Angeles noting his parents Jack Coogan Sr and Lillian Dolliver and detailing his theatre lineage and early development.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Jackie Coogan
Jacke Ceugen
Los Angeles
John Coogan
Syracuse
New York
Jack
Jackie
San Francisco
Lillian Dolliver
Coogans
Riverside
Jack Senior
Coogan
Orpheum
Annette Kellerman
David Warfield
Charlie Chaplin
the Kid
Jackie Coogan Wins Hearts in Hollywood Rise
Jackie Coogan impresses in Los Angeles after his rapid rise from child star to leading man. His starring company, film credits from Peck’s Bad Boy to Circus Days, and his new Metro production Long Live the King mark a unique global fan affection for this acclaimed young actor. The piece notes Coogan’s public adoration across ages and sexes and his underlined artistry.
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Chance
Coogans
Los Angeles
Jack
Chaplin
Alexandria Hotel
Jackie
Sid Grauman
California
Peck
Associated First National Pictures
Metro
Mary Roberts Rinehart
the King
Victor Schertzinger
C. Gardner Sullivan
Eve Ansell
Jack Coogan
Jackie Coogan
Adv
Rev Sande and Family Leave Graettinger for Fenton
Rev Sande and his family moved to Fenton at the start of the week to establish a new home. He preached a farewell sermon at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Graettinger last Sunday, marking years of service. The community laments the loss, noting his zeal as a spiritual and progressive worker and wishing them happiness in their new field.
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Sande
Grachtinger
S. O. Sande
Fenton
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Rev
the Times
Emmetsburg Talent Radiocasted From Bankers Life Station
Emmetsburg held a Friday evening radiocast from the Bankers Life station in Des Moines featuring vocal and instrumental selections and a brief address by Dr. McTigue. Miss Frances Duhigg, a local high school teacher, participated in two musical numbers. The Graettinger reception was tepid, but the program served as a favorable showcase for the county seat and was well received statewide.
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Emmetsburg
Bankers’ Life
Des Moines
Snap-On Display at Charley Jensen's Window
Charley Jensen's displays Snap-On interchangeable socket wrenches in the east window. The handiest tools for auto work, with individual units available to complete full sets. A Ford specific economical set will interest Ford owners. One year guarantee. Window display worth inspection.
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Charley Jensen
Ford
Osher's Sale Breaks Records With Large Turnout
Osher's annual sale opened last Friday and drew a record turnout for the institution. The event featured quality merchandise and heavy customer demand Saturday afternoon and evening, making it hard for clerks to serve all shoppers. A prominent display ad appeared in the Cr wel Times.
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Osher
Creele
Funeral Of Phillip O'Connor Held Last Thursday
The Pioneer citizen Phillip O'Connor died November 18 after a long ill health. He was born January 6 1842 in West Meath Ireland and came to the United States in 1867. He married Margaret Jennings in 1877 and Mary Mohan in 1884, leaving seven children and a sister in Illinois. The funeral was held at Immaculate Conception church with a solemn requiem high mass and burial in the Catholic cemetery.
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Phillip O’connor
O’connor
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Kelly
Fathers McNerney
Emmetsburg
Smith
Ayrshire
Conway
Estherville
B. J. Mitchell
J. B. Lambe
John Mahan
C. F B. Leonard
James Quinn
Mr. O’commor
West Meath
Ireland
United States
Morris
Wien
Union, Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Promontory
Utah
Clinton
Fort Dodge
Walnut Township
Mae B
Lillian’ K
Kate Ryan
Lockport
Illinois
Fresh Fish Sale Ad Promises Friday Availability
An old notice promotes fresh fish for sale every Friday by Joe Amdahlhy. It advertises a large supply of fresh fish available on that day and notes seasonal variation in quantity. The ad targets lovers of fresh fish and signals regular Friday commerce.
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Joe Amdahlhy
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Aeid
Tohngen
Henningsen
Signal Tower
Henry Appel
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