Confirmation class of sixty one held at Graettinger church
Bishop Heelan of Sioux City officiated the confirmation exercises at the Catholic church in Graettinger. The 61 member class, instructed by Father Kelly, received Holy Communion at mass and were later confirmed with assist from Fathers Lynch and McNerney. The event highlighted parish strengths and hopes for future school and residence expansions.
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Heelan
Sioux City
Father Kelly
Kelly
Lynch
McNerney
Grachtinger
Siouxity
Fort Dodge
Deas
Iowa
Auto accident west of town ends with theft of car parts
Two young men from Lone Rock attended a dance near Lowman farm southwest of town. Their Ford sedan rolled after a broken radius knuckle. One man injured, the other cut by glass. both taken to Dr. Rhonalt for treatment. Car wrecked, thieves stripped four wheels, tires, cushion, gas tank, and more before dawn. Police note auto thefts are rising and warn drivers to be cautious at night.
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Lone Rock
Lowman Arm
Lowman Farm
Drens Feld
Examination for Graettinger postmaster Saturday
A notice states the examination for the position of postmaster of Graettinger will be held next Saturday in Emmetsburg. The pay is $1,800 per year. The reporter can learn more about the exam as the event approaches.
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Yatmaster
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Oy Coolidge
Martin “Raleigh
A. H
Cameron Nan
Elsenbast
Card of Thanks Express Gratitude for Kind Friends
A brief card of thanks from Kate, Mae, Hamilton, and family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the many kind friends who offered comfort and sympathy during a recent illness and death.
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Kate
Mae
Hamilton
Choose Clothes Carefully Yowa Women Can Be Well Dressed
The home economics section of the Extension Service at Iowa State College outlines key factors for well dressing. It emphasizes appropriateness, income, age, occasion, fashion and personality, figure, and fabric beauty, urging study of fashions and personal figure to avoid unbecoming attire.
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Extension Service
Iowa State College
Ames
Graettinger Displays Massive 125 Pound Squash
Graettinger shows off a 125 pound squash in Charley Jensen’s window alongside an 81 pound specimen. Des Moines Register notes a local Iowa championship claim with a 78 pound squash. Growers nearby rarely pick squash under 80 pounds, and the 125 pounder was grown by John Brennan at the Laughlin home.
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Graettinger
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Charley Jensen
John Brennan
Martin Laughlin
Death claims beloved lady of community
Mrs. Wm. Hamilton died at home Saturday October 1 1921 from a brain hemorrhage after a period of illness. Born in Wiggin England October 27 1856 she came to the United States as an infant and lived in Bloomington Illinois New York City and later Fonda where she and William Hamilton raised six children Kate Mae Thomas James William and Leo with James dying in infancy and William passing away three years ago. Funeral at the Catholic church in Fonda with Rev Heelan officiating. pallbearers Henry Theil Joe Hassel Thomas Schuller John Bosold B Fr Riley Louis Legue. community sorrow and sympathy extend to the children.
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Wm. Hamilton
Kelly
Mrs. Hamilton
Wiggin
England
United States
New York City
Bloomington
Illinois
William Casey
John
Charles
Kate
Mae
Thomas
James
William
Leo
Mr. Hamilton
Fonda
Iather Heelan
Henry Theil
Joe Hassel
Thomas Schuller
John Bosold
Sophomores Host Freshmen Reception At School Gym
The Sophomores gave the Freshmen a reception Friday night in the gym decorated in scarlet and black. Upperclassmen waited outside to initiate but most freshmen reached the event fine. Paul Level sprained his arm and was absent last week. Six weeks exams will occur next week. The Senior pennant has been taken down for some reason.
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Sophmores
Sophs
Paul Level
Westward Voyage From Norway Delightful Bergen Visit
Roy Christiansen narrates a family voyage from Norway to the United States aboard the S. S. Stavangar fjord. They tour Bergen’s sights and parks, ride electric cable cars, endure a hurricane at sea, enjoy a hotel orchestra, and finish with a long rail journey ending back in Graettinger.
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Roy Christiansen
Norway
Bergen
Carl Lillevick
Graettinger
S. S. Stavangarfjord
Brooklyn
Grand Central Station
New York Central
Chicago
Rock Island
West Liberty
Vinton
Grachtinger
Fort Dodge Sacred Heart Defeats Emmetsburg Tigers
St Marys Emmetsburg was defeated by Sacred Heart Fort Dodge on the Emmetsburg gridiron Saturday afternoon. Fort Dodge scored on two fluke plays in the first quarter while Emmetsburg crossed the goal on straight line smashes in the third. Emmetsburg nearly scored in the fourth quarter three times but failed twice and the whistle ended the threats. The next game predicts a 20 to 0 Emmetsburg win.
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Emmetsburg
Fort Dodge
St. Mary’s
Sacred Heart
iBasket Social Next Monday Evening
The Woodman Lodge hosts a basket social and dance at their hall next Monday evening. All members and their ladies and the Royal Neighbors notoda are cordial invitees to attend.
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Woodman ‘Lodge
Royal Neighnotoda
Matters Residence Auction Fails to Sell
The home of William Matters, offered at auction on Saturday, failed to attract a buyer. Once in demand two years ago, financing now makes deals difficult. The well built, choice location home was built for Mr. Matters who now has business interests in Vinton. Interested parties should write to him at Vinton.
South Walnut Church Notes and Schedule
The confirmation class will meet at South Walnut church at 10:80 and in town at Rev Simonsens residence at 2:30. Sunday services include communion and baptism at South Walnut church at 10 o clock with an 8 pm program. Next Wednesday the Ladies Aid society in town meets at Mrs Niala Jensens home. Rev H P K Hansen, Pastor.
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South Walnut Church
Town
Simonsen
Ladies’ Aid Society
Niala Jensen
H. P. K. Hansen
Daughters of American Revolution Chapter Hosts Meeting
Twenty five ladies from Eatherville met Tuesday afternoon for the O Ramanpado chapter DAR gathering entertained at the home of Mrs. E J Mitchell and Mrs EB George. Hostesses reported a delightful time with many present.
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Eatherville
O’ramanpado
Daughters of American Revolution
E. J. Mitchell
Mitchell
George
Death of Mother of Tra Erickson Mourned in Groetinger
Tra Erickson was notified by telegram of his mother’s death just before her 92nd birthday after a short illness. She passed away Monday and the funeral was held Wednesday, drawing sympathy from Groetinger friends.
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Tra Erickson
Roland'Yuesday
Mr. Erickson
Mother Saves Six From Burning Home
A Fast Lawn house owned by Mr and Mrs Paul Lawren burned at 6 am. Mrs Lawrenson, alone with six children, detected the smoke and rescued all before fainting. Fire crews arrived too late. home and furnishings were destroyed. Insurance valued at 1500.
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Fast Lawn
Paul Lawrenson
Lawrenson
Minneapolis
Estherville Democrat
Lutheran Church Notice in Norwegian Services Next Sunday
Lutheran church announces services Sunday in Grachtin ger at 10 30 forenoon and at 3 o'clock afternoon in Lost Island. Communion is any desire. Both services in Norwegian. Rev Sande, Pastor.
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Lutheran Church
Grachtinger
Lost Island
O. Sande
Ev. Lutheran Zion Notice Service in German at Methodist Church
Ev Lutheran Zion Congregation holds divine services Sunday October 6 at 2 30 p m in German at the Methodist church led by Rev J E Andrese pastor.
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Ev. Lutheran Church
Ev. Lutheran Zion Congregation
Methodist Church
J. E. Andrese
New Pastor to Preach at Eleven Oclock
M E Church notes Rev Comart K Mekkelson of Crescent Park Church Sioux City as the new pastor and will preach next Sunday at eleven o clock. Members and constituency urged to welcome him with presence and hearty greeting. D R Gardner Lay Delegate.
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M. E. Church
Comart K. Mekkelson
Crescent Park Gharch
Sioux City
D. R. Gardner
Nate Bartleman Buys Half Interest in Barber Shop
Nate Bartleman acquired a half interest in U. R. Next barber shop on the first of the month. He and partner Mr. Callesen will operate the business. The Times offers best wishes for the new firm and its success.
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Nate Bartleman
U. R
Mr. Callesen
the Times
Killing Frost Arrives After Late Prediction
The long awaited killing frost arrived on October 4 about six weeks late. The weather is ideal now with roads in excellent condition.
P. T. A. Meeting With Election Of Officers
The P T A will meet at the school house Monday evening October 10 at 8 o clock. A program and officers will be elected. Everyone is invited to attend. A coffee demonstration at the Wiegmann store Tuesday drew a large crowd with hundreds of cups served. A lady and gentleman demonstrated Old Country Coffee.
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P.T. A
Wiegmann
Yankees Draw First Blood In World Series Opener
The New York Americans defeated the New York Giants 8 to 0 in the opening game of the world series as fans began countdown to Christmas with eleven weeks remaining.
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Yankees
New York Americans
New York Giants
Pastor Cunningham Leaves Graettinger for Whittemore and Cylinder
Crescent Park Church minister Rev. Comart K. Meikkelson of Sioux City announced as Graettinger M. E. pastor at Storm Lake conference. Rev. J. A. E. Cunningham, current pastor, will oversee Whittemore and Cylinder parishes. Neighbors praise his tireless service and extend best wishes for future success and happiness.
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Comart K. Meikkelson
Crescent Park Church
Sioux City
M. EB. Church
Graettinger
Storm Lake
J. A. E. Cunningham
Whittemore
Cylinder
Cunningham
Northwest
Iowa
Cylinder J
Overfeeding Breeding Hogs Warns Iowa Farmers
Iowa hog breeders with young stock should avoid heavy feeding to prevent over fattening. John M. Evvard of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station emphasizes exercise, room to roam, and hand feeding for breeding stock after four months. Pasture access, ample water, and warm shelter aid growth and bone development for strong litters.
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Iowa
John M. Evvard
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Tests To Compare Coal And Oil As Home Fuel
Engineers at Iowa State College's engineering experiment station will test heating costs of coal versus oil. Oil heats without ashes, is cleaner, needs less storage, and maintains temperature, though it costs more. Researchers aim to publish an unbiased comparison under identical conditions to aid consumer choice amid market claims.
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H. E. Nichols
Iowa State College
Senate
Towa State College
Care With Alfalfa Pasturing Says Iowa State Experts
Alfalfa fields suffer damage after heavy rains. Until they dry, stock should be removed to protect value. Do not overload fields. pasture only as fast as forage regrows, ensuring regrowth keeps pace with removal.
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Iowa State College
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