Two Killed And Three Injured At Auto Races
At Spencer auto races a Ford crashed through the south end of the west turn on the tenth lap, killing Mrs Idas McCord and Lois Zieman and injuring several others. Lois Zieman died the same night, and Mrs McCord the following morning. Injured included Hach, Zieman’s father, Joe Hagerty, Floyd Anthony, Jimmie Nichola, and Glenn Hiett. Nichols survived after prior success. a Kinsey Special wrecked with no serious injuries.
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Ford
Mra
Idas McCord
Electric Maid Bakery
Spencer
Misa Lois Zieman
Royal
Hach
Lois
Mrs. McCord
el Zieman
Joe Hagerty
Spencer Young
Floyd Anthony
Jimmie Nichola
Des Moines
Nichols
Glenn Hiett
Kinsey
Awas
Rev. Sande in Serious Condition After Operation
Friends report Rev. Sande of Fenton remains hospitalized in Chicago after a serious operation during a trip home from Noray. He and Mrs. Sande were traveling when illness struck. well wishes pour in for his recovery and full strength.
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Sande
Fenton
Chicago
Noray
Serle
Weather Report For The Week Of October Fourth
A garbled weather note reports a killing frost risk Tuesday at noon and south wind with rain. It mentions corn and a large setup for Sunday opening of a Catholic event, but text is largely unreadable and uncertain.
Graettinger Mabert Report Highlights Oddities
The clipping presents a fragmentary Graettinger Mabert Report dated Thursday October 6 1927. It includes garbled text with repeated sequences and scattered references to eggs springs and assorted nonsensical terms, indicating OCR corruption rather than a coherent news item. No clear events or persons are identifiable.
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Graettinger Mabert
Confirmation Class of Fifty at Bishop Heelan Church
Bishop Heelan Sioux City confirmed a class of fifty after high Mass last Thursday. Despite bad roads and cold wet weather, a large attendance gathered at the Catholic church for the ceremony. The list of confirmands includes Vivian Rathman, Sarah Bosold, Gertrude Webbe, Dorothy Spear, Roselle Doerning, Marie Doyle, Alice Weir, Dorothy Aylward, Loretta Tindal, Margaret Tindal, Elaine Swift, Mildred Bosold, Sadie Brown, Fiorence Nolan, Katherine Leonard, Josephine Kiegl, Eilen Conway, Nettie Rathman, Gladys Aylward, Vivian Sullivan, Mary Hepp, Catherine McCarty, Lucile Gilbaugh, Mabel Tindal, Jean Jackman, Patrick Duffy, William Spear, Emmet Reilly, Martin Boecker, Eugene Leonard, Robert Kleigl, Melvin Hartman, Francis McCarty, Thomas Boecker, Romaine Rathman, James Grady, Erwin Graettinger, Henry Doerning, Frances Weir, Emmet Frick, Richard Fitzpatrick, George Penn, Forest Sipes, Myles Tindal, Edward Sullivan, Vance Horswell, Kenneth Swift, Ralph Weir, Harold Gilbaugh, Thomas Cunningham.
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Heelan
Sioux City
Vivian Esther Rathman
Sarah Catherine Bosold
Gertrude Webbe
Dorothy Mary Spear
Roselle Margaret Doerning
Marie Irene Doyle
Alice Weir
Dorothy Irene Aylward
Vance Edward Horswell
Kenneth Daniel Swift
Ralph Eugene Weir
Harold Roy Gilbaugh
Thomas Cunningham
Lutheran Church Notes and Evening Meetings
Lutheran churches announce divine services in Norsk at 11 with Fast- ing sermon and 10 Sunday school, confirmations Saturday at 2 p.m, adult class Sunday 3, teachers meeting Tuesday at Lost Island hall, Mission society Tuesday at Rasmussen home, Bible study next Wednesday evening October 12, Lost Island church 11 and 10 services, confirmations Saturday 9 30, Evangelist Scotvold holding meetings at Wallingford this week, prayer and supplication for all saints.
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Lost Island Hall
Mission Society
Rasmussen
Lost I. L. Ch
L. L
Evangelist Scotvold
Wallingford
Rev. M. Mandaoger
New Methodist Pastor Fremont Paul to Preach Next Sunday
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Rev. Fremont Paul as the preacher for next Sunday both morning and evening. Members are urged to welcome him warmly and support him throughout the year. An Aldermanate meeting is planned Thursday at the home of I. A. Baumgarten for officer elections. Public worship is at 11 AM and 7:30 PM. Wallingford service at 2 PM and 8 PM.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Fremont Paul
Mdate Thureday
Ifis
I. A. Baumgartner
Wallingford
Gdes
Sanhorn
Towa
May
Pouca
I. O. Monulty
Lost Island II Program Song Service and Readings
A fragmented program lists a reading and prayer segment with Mrs Rea Hormona Bae and three girls. It notes Silas Nyborg as reader and Hazel Peterson as instrumental soloist, with the Riergon Brothers appearing in the program.
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Island II
Rea Hormona Bae
Reading
Silas Nyborg
Hazel Peterson
Riergon’ Brothers
McMackins Charged With Manslaughter In Minnesota Crash
Mr and Mrs Wm McMackin residents southwest of Graattinger Minnesota are under arrest in Martin County on a manslaughter charge stemming from an auto crash near Welcome involving a McMackin Hudson and a Mildenhauer car. A twelve year old died after hospitalization. Mrs McMackin injured and under guard. The McMackin vehicle carried five empty ten gallon kegs and a rifle. A prior arrest for bootlegging and bond were noted. Arkansas Bill McMackin is linked to Blake McMackin, already imprisoned for murder.
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Wm. McMackin
Graattinger
Martin County
Minnesota
Welcome
McMackin Hudson
Robert Mildenhauer
Revere
Mildenhauer
Me McMackin
Arkansas Bill
Blake McMackin
Wm. Boblit
Wm Laughlin
Legion Elected New Officers At John Nelson Post
At the regular American Legion meeting, John Nelson Post officers were elected Earl Lehigh as commander Supt Stevenson as adjutant and A N Jensen as finance officer. A Second notice: First National Bank will close during noon hour starting Monday October 10 in line with small town practice to reduce daylight holdups.
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Bank Wiii
First National Bank
A Happy Sunday At Christiansen Home
About fifty relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. Mora Christiansen home Sunday and spent the afternoon with her. All came with well filled baskets and prepared to enjoy a good time. The occasion was a happy one and will be recalled with pleasure by those present.
Frank Christiansen Returns To Coleman Hospital
Frank Christiansen is back at Coleman hospital after swelling in his jaw worsened. Doctors report his condition remains serious, similar to weeks ago, as local residents in Graettinger wish him a full recovery.
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Frank Christiansen
Coleman Hospital
Graettingar
The Unknown Cavalier Presented at Hawkeye Theatre
A local notice announces The Unknown Cavalier to be shown Saturday at the Hawkeye theatre. The program includes a good comedy in Sonnentown, promising an entertaining pairing and favorable reception for audiences.
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the Unknown
Hawkeye Theatre
Sonnenton
Hudson-Andre Wedding at Estherville Presbyterian Manse
Mr Eugene Hudson and Miss Helen Andre were married at the Estherville Presbyterian manse last Wednesday by Rev P A Davies. Attendants were Miss Katheryn Andre and Mr Frank Hudson. They will reside on the Hudson farm east of town and the Times extends congratulations on their marriage and future.
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Eugene Hudson
Helen Andre
Earl of Graettinger
Estherville
P. A. Davies
Katheryn Andre
Frank Hudson
Peter ‘Andre
Aast
John Hudson
Hudson
the Times
Elsenbastes in Auto Wreck Near Pocahontas
Mr. and Mrs. H A Elsenbast suffered a minor car wreck on a Pocahontas return trip when lights failed near five miles from town. They crashed into a bridge, car badly damaged, but both escaped with only slight bruises and scratches. Mr. and Mrs. J P Wagner and Mr. J C Tracg completed a weeklong southern Iowa and eastern Nebraska motor trip, visiting LeMars Cherokee Shenandoah Creston Nebraska City and Omaha. They drove about 700 miles and enjoyed a productive corn crop in eastern Nebraska.
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H. A. Elsenbast
Pocahontas
Murland Landing
Iowa
J. P. Wagner
J. C. Tracg
Ellington Township
Nebraska
LeMars
Cherokee
Shenandoah
Wagner
Chet Wella End
Creston
Palo Alto
Nebraska City
Omaha
Buick Hits Flag Pole at Bank Corner Saturday Night
A Buick sedan driven by John Bondhus collided with a flag pole near First National Bank Saturday about ten o clock during heavy rain and poor visibility. Mrs Bondhus in the front seat was cut by flying glass but unharmed. the Buick's windshield fractured and the bumper spared greater damage.
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Buick
John’Bondhus
First National Bank
Woodmen and Royal Neighbors Schedule Meetings
Woodman lodge and Royal Neighbor lodge urge all members to attend the regular meeting next Monday evening October 10. The Iowa Four orchestra will play a social dance at Woodman hall Friday evening, with popular dances each Tuesday thereafter. St Paula Luther Church notes Graettinger Ch S S at 10 pm with no service. South Walnut Ch S S at 10 am with no service. Rev Axel M Andersen pastor. Mrs M Christianson Graettinger sale Saturday household goods sale at 4:30, full stem descriptions in last week's Times.
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Suns
Lost Island Township
Woodmen
Royal Neighbors
Woodman Lodge
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Iowa Four Orchestra
Woodman Hall
St. Paula Lutherpa
Graettinger
South Walnut
Axel M. Andersen
Ulars
C. I. Skottebo
Wallingford
Destructive Tornado Hits St Louis Area
Destructive tornado blasted through 81 square miles of St Louis territory Friday, leaving 86 dead and hundreds injured. Millions of dollars in damage, blown communications, and power outages followed. Several schools, parishes, and Masonic and Catholic properties were badly damaged while witnesses described miraculous escapes and strange storm phenomena.
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Louis
St. Louie
Mra
Charles Spies
St. Louis
Flavan
Closed Bank To Pay Another Ten Per Cent
Farmers and Merchants State Bank plans a further 10 percent dividend for depositors, about $20,000, following prior 20 percent and 10 percent payments. First National bank certificates due November 23 are being paid now due to surplus funds, signaling brighter money conditions in the community.
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Farmers & Merchanta State Bank
First National Bank
New M E Pastor Rev Faul Joins Graettinger Church
The M E church of this place welcomes Rev Faul as pastor, arriving on strong recommendations. Rev J C McNulty will lead the Sanborn church in coming years, and he and Mrs McNulty will be missed by Graettinger friends for their tireless spiritual work. The Times wishes them success and extends a hearty welcome to the new pastor.
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M. E
Fromont Faul
J. C. McNulty
Sanborn
McNulty
Graettinger
Leaders In The Voting Contest At Weigmanns Store
A lively voting contest draws interest at Weigmanns Store with a top ten list for the week. The tally shows Harold Gilbaugh, Clayton Duhn, Donald Murray, Bye Anderson, Arlene Grodland, Sherman Evans, Toland Knutaen, Minerva Paulsen, Sylvia Chrishangens, and Edward Sullivan leading the standings with varying scores.
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Weigmann’s
Harold Gilbaugh
Eccessere
Clayton Duhn
Donald Murray
Bye
Anderson Gerijigereeneeny
Arlene Grodland
Ereeeeesen
Sherman Evans
Soseeee
Toland Knutaen
Top Hog Acquired At Quincy Poland China Sale
BR Gardner returns from Quincy Illinois after attending a purebred Poland China sale on Wednesday evening and buys the top hog for 200 dollars. He says the investment is sound and is well satisfied with the purchase.
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Quincy Sales
BR. Gardner
Quincy
Illinois
Williams School Hosts A Social Friday Evening Event
A social event at Williams School on Friday October 14 features dancing and music starting at four and one half miles west of Emmetaburg. Attendees are urged to bring helpers and dress in appropriate attire. Lillian Bradley, teacher, oversees activities.
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Williams School
Emmetaburg
Hapkers
Lillian
Bradley
Orton Bros Circus Set for Wednesday Show
Orton Bros. Circus comes to town next Wednesday October 12 with a bigger lineup than in 74 years. The 50 member troupe features three elephants a camel a sacred ox tiger leopard two lions a kangaroo and many other animals plus acts by Maru Tokey Happy Hi Hibbard Bayard the King of Clowns and other f eatures. The show upholds clean family entertainment with no gambling Sunday performances and is deemed safe for children.
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Orton Bros. Circus
Middlewestern
Orton Bros
Maru Tokey
Happy “Hi” Hibbard
Mr. Bayard
Orton Broa
Tthem
Galvanized Nails Favored for New Farm Cribs
P. C. Fogde of Graettinger says his new double corn cribs east of Graettinger use all galvanized nails. He asserts galvanized nails resist rust and rot, extend building life, and add at least $100 in value despite only a small extra nail cost. He notes shingles already used galvanized nails but new structures rarely adopt them, urging consideration.
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P. C. Fogde
Times
Graettinger
Fogde
Touchdown! Football rises as national game in 1927
The article notes 15,000,000 Americans joined in shouting Touchdown in 1926 and forecasts football surpassing baseball in national prominence as the 1927 season opens. It previews Elmo Scott Watson’s illustrated feature Touchdown and highlights an upcoming Skattebo sale of purebred Spotted Polands with 85 boars and 10 gilts, near Wallingford.
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United States
Elmo Scott Watson
Thues
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