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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1925

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Young Couple Married At Spencer Thursday

Mr. Howard Maxon son of Mr and Mrs R C Mason and Misa Florence M Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs R E B Smith were united in marriage at the Christian parsonage at Spencer Thursday morning October first. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs A N Jensen of Graettinger. After the ceremony the couple visited the bride’s parents in Lost Island and shared a wedding dinner. They will travel to Murdo and Wessington Springs before living with the groom’s parents on the farm. The Times offers warm congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.

Howard Maxon R. C. Mason Misa Florence M. Smith R. EB. Smith West of Town Spencer A. N. Jensen Graettinger Lost Island Lest Island

Social Home Club Meeting at Dora Smith Home

The Social Home Club will meet at Mrs. Dora Smith’s home on October 9 1925. The session opens with a club song and business meeting. Roll call and order include Pie Receives, Program Committee, Mrs. Anna Frick, Helen Olson and Mrs. Emma Christiansen.

Dora Smith Anna Frick Helen Olson Emma Christiansen

Two Boys Suffer Broken Arms In Parking Accident

An unusual incident at the High School parking grounds Friday evening involved a Ford car that kicked twice, breaking a boy York's arm both times. Gerald Bonstead owned the car. Gordon Standing also injured his arm when attempting to start it. Both bones set and knitting well. The five year old son of Mr and Mrs Martin Stewart broke a leg after a fall near a collar way and is improving at Coleman hospital.

Gerald Bonstead Gordon Standing Jejoked Martin Stewart Coleman Hospital

Special Notice to all debtors to settle by Nov 1 1925

Wao wara disolving partnership. All accounts must be paid to square up bills. Those not paid by November 1 will be turned over for collection and collection fees added. Co. Wiegman & Son, 40-1-8.

Wao Wara Co. Wiegman & Son

Bestes Cook in the World Ad Encourages Readers

A playful reader note quotes a child praising his mother as the best cook in the world. The item promotes Charley Jensen’s advertisement in this week’s Times, inviting readers to read for full particulars.

Charley Jensen

Local Legion Surpasses Grant Graettinger Drive Goal

The Gractinger community oversubscribed its five million dollar nationwide endowment fund drive for disabled ex soldiers and orphans of those who died in service. Rain hindered soliciting yet contributions rose to 195 dollars, with final payment completing the Graettinger quota and more unsolicited gifts arriving. An appreciation list from the Legion will appear next week in the Times.

Gractiinger Graettinger Yeopie Gradlinger America Grachtinger Legion

Doctor Tesdal Dies at Rochelle Illinois

Dr C L Tesdal veterinary surgeon died at Lincoln hospital after an operation. Born in Ross Norway on April 8 1870 he came to Minnesota at 18 then moved to Chicago and practiced in Lee Illinois before settling in Rochelle eight years ago He married Berget Tolland in Chicago Survives include a sister in Minnesota and three in Norway Funeral from Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 2 30 PM burial at Lawnridge cemetery

Tesdal Rochell Minois O. L. Tesdal Mekdames J. J. Johnson Albert Thu E. A. Oddwon Rochelle Ilinois Herald C. L. Tesdal Lincoln Hospital Tandal Ross Norway Minnesota Chicago McKelly Veterinary College Chicago Veterinary College Lee Illinois Sprhuifield United States Misa Berget 'Tolland Slater Minneadte Threa Presbyterian Church Lawnridge Cemetery

Pirates Beat Senators In Narrow Baseball Tilt

The Pirates defeated the Senators today by a score of S to 2. A homer sparked a late Pirates rally in the eighth, while Blago was badly injured in the sixth when hit on the head by a ball. Washington left three on in a late inning but could manage only one run.

Pirates Senators Wan Ted Blago Pittsburg Washington Nove

Auction and live stock items of interest

The early season auction sales show prices trend upwards from last year. Listings include Wikert & Reeves sale on Oct 13 near Graettinger with horses, cattle including Holsteins and Poland Chinas, and farm machinery. Other auctions: Steward near Graettinger Oct 12, Brown near Ringsted Scotch Shorthorns, Lande near Graettinger Holstein cows, Ludvig Larson & Son near Wallingford three year old bull with 1600 lb milk, and Lair near Graettinger Spotted Poland China stock. Poultry market by Farmers Supply Company. Gardner’s fall sale forthcoming. Leo Johnson fractured left arm in barn accident. previously broke right arm last May while cranking a car.

Robert Elsenbast Harry Wikert Wikert Ray T. B Poland MM. A. Steward Graattinger Twin Cities Sting Mr Steward T. A. Brown Ringsted C. J. Lande Graetting Iowa Gardner R. Gardner

Monarch Range Sale At Jensen Hardware

A large display ad in this week’s iTimes promotes a Monarch range sale at Jensen Hardware from October 12 to 17. Free with each stove is a 21 piece dinner set in a special buyer incentive.

Jensen Hardware Monarch iTimes

China hogs and Gardner’s profitable lines

Buyers seek reliable names like Gardner as reference for high quality hogs. Gardner notes feeding costs are similar for good and poor hogs, with extra pounds at market equal to money. Mrs Barrett to auction house and block, October 17, includes a five passenger automobile. Skadebo of Wallingford lists Spotted Poland China boars for sale.

Gardner O. D. Barrett

George Enters Banking Business at Grinnell Bank

The dailies report that C. S. George of Grinnell, formerly of Gradlinger, has been chosen assistant cashier of a reorganized bank at Grinnell. He chaired the depositors' committee during the reorganization and is noted for his years as cashier of the First National Bank of this place. His Graettinger friends welcome the recognition.

C. S. George of Grinnell Gradlinger First National Bank Place Graettinger

Ice Cream Social Planned at Osgood School

An ice cream social is scheduled for Friday evening October 9 at the school house a mile and a half north of Osgood. Oysters and lunch will be served. Miss Martha Herke teaches the school and extends a cordial invitation to all to attend.

Osgood Martha Herke

World of Pleasure presented at Grand theatre in Estherville

The World of Pleasure musical extravaganza drew good attendance at the Grand theatre in Estherville on Tuesday evening. The scenery was exceptionally beautiful and several people from Graettinger attended the production.

Dangerous Innocence at Hawkeye Friday and Saturday

A local notice invites the public to attend the motion picture "Dangerous Innocence" shown at the Hawkeye theater this Friday and Saturday. The brief ad emphasizes entertainment value and time slots for the presentation.

the Hawkeye

Emmetsburg Boys Triumph 16 to 0 Over Rockwell City

Emmetsburg High School football team defeated Rockwell City 16 to 0 on the Rockwell City gridiron Saturday. The contest showcased strong defense by Emmetsburg and a decisive ground game to seal the win.

Emmetsburg Rockwell City Emmetsburg High School

Reverend Mekkelson to Remain Pastor in Graettinger

Reverend C J Mekkelson is reappointed as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Graettinger after four years of service. The community praises his tireless work, broad mindedness, and warm friendship, wishing him health and continued success. Catholic parishioners held a graveling bee, laying 76 loads on cemetery road, using gravel from Jorgen Anderson. workers planned to finish Friday despite rain.

C. J. Mekkelson Methodist Episcopal Church Graettingerger Mekkelson Jorgen Anderson John Rathman Cemetery Road

Coolidge Delivers Plea for Tolerance at Omaha Legion Convention

President Coolidge gave a splendid address to Legion members in convention at Omaha on Tuesday. He urged tolerance in America, and the speech was well delivered with careful preparation. The President was at his best and deserved the applause he received.

Coolidge Legion Omaha America

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