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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
9
A moral lecture on wealth building through regular deposits in savings banks. It argues most fortunes begin with small earnings and disciplined saving, not luck or stars, urging depositors to practice industry frugality and economy, noting compounds and the eventual security for family in sickness and old age.
Haakon Thorgon, a Waldorf College sophomore from Forest City, earns a spot on the football squad and is expected to shine in the October 11 homecoming game against Ft. Dodge Junior College. Dr. J W Boe of St Olaf College will deliver the Foundation Day address at 10 80 am before the main building as visitors arrive.
A speculative note suggests automobile manufacturers could someday supply lawmakers with sound guidance on efficient legislative procedures and motions, aiming to streamline state business and cut waste.
The Kittenball tournament at Whittemore last Sunday fizzled as none of the visiting teams arrived. Two local teams played three games, married men losing to single men 8 2 while the other two games were close. Hermann Voight scored the first point of the event, weather keeping others away. the purchased cup will be saved for a future time.
Mrs A J Jensen honored at a surprise gathering hosted by Mrs T W Williams and seven Wast Bend teachers at Williams home on Saturday afternoon September 12. Guests enjoyed reminiscences and gardening, then presented the honoree with a handsome gift. Road Contract To Be Let Today For Crippen corner to Emmet county line road grading and bridging from Crippen corner to J A Spies residence corner and onward to Rock Island right of way to connect with the cemetery road. Emmet county road will run along the Rock Island tracks to Palo Alto connection.
Mrs John Mowitt of Emmetsburg died last Thursday after a period of illness Funeral was held Saturday in Emmetsburg She is survived by her husband one brother and three sisters Mrs C Wells of Emmetsburg among the sisters Graettinger friends extend sympathy The Spencer fair drew large crowds despite rain with 27000 Thursday 36000 Friday and 46000 Saturday attendance noted Clay county fair rivaling the Iowa State Fair
Estherville All Stars clash with Sutherland in Estherville Sunday October 10. Both teams boast two year unbeaten records and are regarded as northwest Iowa’s strongest. The game promises to be the season’s top matchup.
The Graettinger High School notes reveal elected officers for each class led by Senior President Willard Rucker and class officers for Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen. A biweekly assembly program plan was approved by about seven to one, with an executive committee of seven to oversee events. The Biology class visited Mr. A. C. Cameron’s apiary, learning from his hive demonstrations with no bee casualties. The basketball schedule faces home-floor scheduling issues due to rival schools’ better gym floors. Mrs. Frank Briggs displays large garden produce in the Times office. The Graettinger baseball team won 8 to 7 on Armstrong diamond with Masters pitching and a listed lineup.
Graettinger tallied nine runs as their ball club dominated the game with most visitors failing to reach third base. Cecil Jones stood out in the Armstrong game at second against Ruthven. Graettinger plans a return match at Ruthven next Tuesday. In Dakota weather notes, Russel Duhn reported delayed threshing due to rain, frost, and a belt accident that left him with a dislocated thumb and bruised arm. he intends to move to California for the winter.
Mr and Mrs Nely Skow and son Alfred left for Long Beach California by car Monday. Alfred plans to settle there though the Skows may return. They own a farm south of Graettinger now occupied by M W Brennan and their home in Graettinger is owned by Mr and Mrs Beryl Wall. The Times wishes them a safe journey and hopes they enjoy the west’s balmy weather while Old Man winter blankets the northwest. New York Now On a Game Ahead The world baseball series is underway and disrupting business nationwide.
In New York Yankees games against the St Louis Cardinals the series swung with a 2 1 triumph for New York. Ruth batted 1 000 driving three home runs in three at bats and drew two walks. He set records for World Series home runs and for most in a single game.
Mrs. George Frick and baby spent Friday at Kinmetyburg. Misa Lillian O'Connor spent Friday with friends at Estherville. Lambert Roathman of Sheldon succeeds Mike Englert as assistant in the Grachtinger creamery. J. H. Mitchell from Fort Dodge on business. Fred Olaon from Cedar Rapids visited his mother and relatives. Miss Gladys Johnson stayed with friends at Sioux Falls. Miss Cora Christopher visited Newton with her parents. Biden Cullen of Hinckley, Minnesota, visited Grachtinger relatives. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Mitchell and others from Nort Dodge spent weekend at HE. J. Mitchell home.
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