Community Farewell for Departing Pastor in Graettinger
A large crowd gathered Monday evening at Woodmenhell to bid farewell to Rev. and Mrs. Mekkelson who soon move to Plover. Speakers praised the couple for their service, gifts were presented, and a lunch was shared as the community wished them health and strength in their future ministry. Varcon files as independent for Palo Alto sheriff. Shea remains Republican. P T A to meet at the High School Tuesday October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmenhell
J. Mekkelson
Plover
Mekkelson
M. E. Church
B. Franklin
Elizabeth Spies
Gladys Johnson
Olive Noble
Varcon
Shea
G. R. Varcon
Emmetsburg
Leo Shea
Varcoe
Will Leave For California Mr and Mrs P G Johnson and Family
Mr and Mrs P G Johnson and family will depart for California in early November to make a new home there. They will travel by rail instead of auto, a long tiresome trip. Mr Johnson resigns as manager of the Community Service station. Patrona will miss his capable leadership. He previously ran a general merchandise business here and will be missed by the community and his family as they move west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
P. G. Johnson
Johnson
Ltation
Ohnson
St Mary's Triumphs 7-0 Over Trinity College in Football
St Mary's football team defeated Trinity College Sunday afternoon by a 7 to 0 score. Sioux City nearly tied as the game ended, with St Mary's defense strong in late pinches. Barringer and Wagner have covered a 100 mile radius promoting Barringer's October 18 sale of 1,000 hogs and 100 steers.
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St. Mary’s
Trinity College
St. Mary's
Fimnmersburg
Sioux City
Barringer
Wagner
D. C. Barringer
J. P. Wagner
Graettinger
Willie Stevens A Champion Gardener
Graettinger youth Willie Stevens is praised as a champion gardener after displaying a remarkable carrot in the Times window. The carrot is described as one of the largest seen, highlighting Stevens's skill and growing attention to local horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Stevens
Graettinger
Times
Daring Feat Unmasks Night Prowlers In Theft Case
Everett Eckhart earns hero status after he foiled a Labor Day theft ring near Graettinger by stopping a fleeing Ford with Fuller couple and recovering Lippold property including dresses fur and revolver. Deputies tracked stolen goods to the Fullers who had rented rooms with Mr and Mrs Sundall. several items later recovered from their room and neighbor’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laula
Graettinger
Weichart
Fuller
Eckhart
Mr. Lippold
Lloyd Lippold
Niviason
Nivison
Hudson Cay
Fullers
Tullore
Sanddll
Lippald
Labor Day
Emitt
Shen
Palo Alto
Bortint
Hoping
Ananiosa
Shea
Amiunosa
Wardenk
Cyxettinger
Mr. Sandal
Mr. Lippel
Sandall
Everett Eckhart
Major Livestock Auctions Highlight Local Farming Sales
Public sales advance for farmers with O R Gardner hog sale on October 20 promising choicest breeding in the state. Iwa Skattebo liquids Spotted Poland Chinas sale October 16 plus Holstein cows. D C Barringer hosts sale October 18 in Gracitinger featuring 1000 hogs and 100 steers with Holstein milch cow and young stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Gardner
Grnsttinger
Gardner
Iwa
D.C. Barringer
Gracitinger
Barringer
New Lutheran Church Dedication in Graettinger Sunday
The new Lutheran church at Graettinger will be dedicated Sunday at 10:00 am with a 10 oclock dedication program. Rev N C Garlsen will officiate. Morning worship at 11, sermon by Rev N C Carlsen. Children service at 2 by Rev EF M Neilsen. Afternoon and evening services follow in English and Danish through Monday and Tuesday led by Neilsen, Nuegaard, Mandsager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran
N. C. Carlsen
Royal
BE. M. Neilsen
K. Niegaard
Spencer
Rev. Nuegaard
E. M. Neilsen
P.m
E. Neilsen
M. Mandsager
Kuy. Eb, Neilsen
Gardner Pure Bred Poland China Sale at Graettinger
R Gardner announces a sale of 50 head of pure bred Poland China hogs at his Graettinger farm on Wednesday October 20 starting with a free lunch. Catalogues available from Mr Gardner. Gifts from The Gold Mine and Diamond Mars promoted as top herd boars in Iowa.
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Skattebo
Poland
C. I. Skattebo
Wallingford
T. B
R. Gardner
China
Graettinger
Gold Mine
Diamond Mars
Iowa
Jacobsen Farm Land Auction In Jewell October 20
Theo Jacobsen of Jewell offers 440 acre farm south of town at auction Wednesday October 20 at two o clock on the premises. The well improved tract known as the Jacobsen farm. The next day a 320 acre farm near Montgomery Iowa will also be sold. Grodland and Reeves serve as auctioneers for both sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Jacobsen
Jewell
Jacobsen
Montgomery
Iowa
Grodland & Reeves
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Grapttinger
Ceesareeereneereesenerens
Wondman Hall
Barney Hassel
Young Daarud
Hassel
Daarud
Crnettinger
Catherine Foster
Anes College
Peitead
Pearl Jensen
Drake
Misa Jensen
Drake College
Laughlin's Coffee
Everret Eckhart
Mra. Norris
C. BE
Norris
Morningside
Griffin
Waterloo
John Griffin
Ray
Myre
Oscar Levi
Oscar Lien
Carl Jacobsen
Fred Mustore
Folger’s
Hth
Noble’s Grocery
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