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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
6
The Giants and Yankees battled to a 3-3 tie after ten innings in Rock Island as both teams displayed steady pitching and timely hitting. The game marked the 70th anniversary of the event, drawing local attention to a historic matchup.
New York opening game between the Giants and the Yankees ends 3 to 2 after dark in the tenth inning. Ruth doubles and Muesel drives in two runs as the Yankees briefly lead in the early innings while the Giants surge back with three first inning hits and steady defense to seal the win.
A humorous sketch portrays Jeremiah Hezekiah Flopp as a self praised citizen who condemns others as dishonest while boasting clever schemes. The piece lampoons hypocrisy, urging readers to judge others and think for themselves.
Dr Reidy called to Winthrop Towls by the death of his brother John I Reidy who passed away Thursday after a months long illness. His funeral was held Saturday. The deceased was 61 and survived by his wife three daughters and one son. Dr Reidy has the sympathy of his grateful friends in his sorrow.
Ben Reeves clashed with a wrestler and a boxer amid near riot talk at the Spencer fair. A manager from Ommerstown had previously staged a similar act, and Reeves finally fought the wrestler in a four round arrangement with one minute per round after officials intervened. Crowds cheered Reeves as he delivered a decisive beating amid boos and uproar.
The M E F church hosted a community banquet in the Hawkeye Theatre dining room Friday evening with a ladies served meal followed by a musical and speaking program. Rev C J Mekkelson Supt White A H Henningsen and C R Gardner spoke on church finance the worth of a man and local church activities Included were vocal selections and reflections on past year achievements. Emmetsburg faces Emmetsburg Taberville clash Friday in a noted rivalry football game and an old time dance with Laula Knudtson at Woodman hall on October 12 promises genuine period entertainment.
Mrs Albert Hendricksen died at her Swen City home on Sunday October 1 after a year's battle with tuberculosis. Funeral was held Tuesday and burial in Swea City Cemetery. Born March 15 1901 in Superior Iowa she was daughter of Neils Paulsen. Survived by husband two children Helen and Albert Jr father two sisters seven brothers and extended family. Basket social and dance to raise funds for District 7 school in Walnut township Friday October 6 at Woodman hall with Bartlemans Orchestra. Homestead lodge members held a social evening at Woodman hall and pledge continued growth. Lee Martin of Eagle Grove aids recruitment.
Lutheran congregation in Lost Island township marked fifty years since founding with mission meetings held September 27 28 and 29. Attending were Ryan Relist Barstad Minneapolis Rev Halseth and wife Minneapolis Rev Swalestuen and wife Bricelyn and Rev and Mrs Gjevra Minneapolis. Halseth was the first pastor, who served many nearby congregations. Jubilee services were well attended and memorable.
The Rock Island Line celebrates seventy years with a gala on Tuesday October 10 2022. President J B Gorman notes the milestone and a commemorative medal for employees and friends. The medal honors the railways bridge to the Mississippi and Abraham Lincolns defense of the structure.
A Graettinger Overland crashed into a Missouri mule five miles west of Ruthven on a gravel road injuring the car with a cracked fender hood and twisted radiator while the mule escaped unharmed. The same week Ringsted High beat Graettinger High 3 to 2 in a late game on Graettinger diamond as errors aided Ringsted’s win.
Charley Jensen announces a squash contest with a 118 pound baseline and a 128 pound challenger. Patrons are urged to bring in the largest squash to win a prize and have it displayed in the store.
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