Local News Digest From Mallard Area and Beyond
A Mallard area incident reports Frank Phillips age 68 killed Sunday when struck by a Merryman Fort Dodge bus near Primary 17. He died minutes after being thrown fifty feet while changing a tire. survived by wife and ten children. Distant notices include a Zanesville murder linked cousin, and an auction sale for Mrs. C. D. Barrett’s northeast town residence. Auto license plate safety reminder issued. Wikert Reeves sale praised with cattle and hogs, T. B. tested stock noted. Russia bears in China referenced in a closing remark.
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Frank Phillips
Merryman
Fort Dodge Messenger
Mallard
Phillips
Ho Jg
Ed O'Neill
Recital by Miss Welsh at Ryan Lake Lutheran Church
Miss Annie F. N. Welsh led a music pupil recital at Ryan Lake Lutheran Church on Friday evening October 9. A large audience from the territory northeast of Graettinger attended as the program proved lengthy and well received, highlighting Welsh’s capable teaching and sizable class.
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Ryan Lake
Annie F. N. Welsh
Ryan Lake ‘Lutheran
Misa Welsh
Graettinger
Brekke visits relatives in Minnesota over weekend
Jacob Brekke returned from Mankato Minnesota after a visit with his son Don Brekke and family. His daughter Mrs Hangs Matson of Lake Crystal accompanied him home for a brief visit. Mr Matson and Mr and Mrs Albert Strom of Lake Crystal will motor down for the weekend.
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Mankato
Jacob Brekke
Minnesota
Don Brekke
Hangs Matson
Lake Crystal
Matson
Albert Strom
Wedding Shower HonoringMrs Howard Mason At Mason Home
A miscellaneous shower was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Q. Mason in Spencer. It honored Mrs. Howard Mason who was recently married. Many young folks attended and the guests presented the honoree with beautiful and useful gifts. The occasion was delightful and memorable for those present.
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Howard Mason
R. Q. Mason
Spencer
Pirates Winning Today World Series Finish
Pittsburg defeated Washington 9 to 7 in the final game of the world’s series. Johnson pitched for the Senators with Al dredge Morrison Kremer and Old ham for the Pirates. Washington scored four in the first inning but could not hold the lead. Halloween Program at Lost Island Center Oct 20. Admission 35 cents adults 16 cents under twelve includes lunch. Teacher Miss Gertrude Halverson invites all.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Johnson
Senators
Aldredge
Morrison
Kremer
Oldham
Pirates
Lost Island Center
Hallowe’en
Gertrude Halverson
John Jensen writes from sunny Florida about a cross-country trip
John Jensen recounts a Florida trip with long detours through Indiana Illinois Missouri Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Florida. He visits Memphis St Augustine Daytona and Jacksonville informs of crop conditions cotton shipments and local highlights noting fruitful real estate ties and an active airport scene.
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John
Grotlinger
Florida
Independence
Chicago
Ji. M. Larsen
Illinois
Cairo
Murphysboro
Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
Arkansas Line
Arkansas
Memphis
Tennessee
Birmingham
Alaama
Alabama
Georgia
Lake City
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Geo
Bradley
St. Auustine
Daytona
Halifax
Daytong
Methodist Congregation Greeted Pastor With Surprise Reception
Members of the M LE congregation and choir hosted Rev GC Mekkelson and family Sunday October 11 at Hawkeye theatre for a surprise welcome. Dr Bushnell district superintendent preached the sermon and a musical program followed. The event marked his birthday wedding anniversary and fifth year in Graettinger as pastor. About two hundred attendees contributed a substantial purse as appreciation.
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Methodist
M. LE
Bushnell
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Mekkelson
Anderson Family Relocates to Humboldt
The A P Anderson family of Fallow moved to Humboldt and settled in a new home there. He was a butter maker at the Fallow creamery for years and earned honors in national competitions. He will manage a new creamery at Humboldt. Friends from Paulo Alto extend warm wishes to the family.
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A. P. Anderson
Fallow
Humboldt
Humboldt My
Anderson
Fallow and
Graett
Nutrition training for local leaders in Ringsted
Miss Lilian Swanson, Ames nutrition specialist, held the first training school for local leaders in Ringsted on Monday. The program will cover infant feeding, diets for preschool and school children, special occasion diets, and family meal planning with a focus on pregnancy nutrition. a short review of last year’s work was presented.
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Jack Creek
Lilian Swanson
Ames Helt
Ringsted
New Minister at South Walnut Church
Special mission services at Danish Lutheran church in South Walnut township culminated with Axel M. Andersen being ordained and installed as pastor. The young minister, married earlier in the summer, brings a Danish honeymoon memory and quickly earns the community’s welcome and best wishes.
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South Walnut Township
Axel M. Andersen
Rev
Andersen
Benedict
Denmark
Vines
Mra. Andersen
Legion Endowment Drive Applauded by Local Post
The local American Legion post thanks the community for generous Endowment Fund contributions for war victims. Appreciation goes to J. Z. Sullivan of the Times for publicity, Vincent Kelly of Farmers & Merchants Bank, and H. A. Misenbust of First National Bank for serving as local fund treasurers.
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The
American Legion
America
Legion
J. Z. Sullivan
Times
Vincent Kelly
Farmers & Merchants Bank
H. A. Misenbust
First National Bank
The Iron Horse at Emmetsburg Theater
The Iron Horse will be presented at the Iowa Theatre in Emmetsburg on October 22, 23 and 24. The production is hailed as a milestone in motion pictures with a cast of 6,000, two towns built, and three Indian tribes featured. It is described as historically accurate with dramatic pioneering moments and a romance of the east and west, offering three showings in Emmetsburg.
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Emmeteburg
Iowa Theatre
Emmateburg
America
Emmetsburg
Henry Hansen Wins National Butter Maker Honors
Henry Hansen, Gracttinger butter maker, earns top prizes at a national hubtermaks ers contest in Oregon and wins first prize at a contest in Algona. He is praised as a modest gentleman who attends to business despite a room full of medals and ribbons.
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Henry Hansen
Oregon
Hansen
Algona
Road Show Presents Katzenjammer Kids Stage Farce
The Caylor's and Campbell's present a three act Katzenjammer Katzenjammer show with Little Hans and Fritz plus characters like the captain and Mrs Katzenjammer. In its fifteenth road year the act promises 200 laughs without a blush. Admission: adults 50 cents, children 26 cents.
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Caylor
Campbell
Katzenjammer
Hans
Fritz
Social Dance at Woodman Hall This Evening
B H Horsewell will conduct a new and old time dance at Woodman hall this evening. Music by the Vannote orchestra. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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B. H. Horsewell
Woodman Hall
Vannote Orchestra
Emmetsburg Leader Mourns E J Higgins Lifelong Local Leader
E J Higgins of Emmetsburg died Tuesday evening after two long illnesses from throat trouble. Funeral at St Thomas church Friday at 9 am. A prominent local businessman, he once led Emmetsburg firms and later ran a Graettinger drug store before selling it. He is survived by his wife. Graettinger friends extend sympathy.
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E. J. Higgins
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Church
Higgins
Graettinger
Hher
J C Molison Promoted to Western Millug er of Mason City Oil & Grease
J G Molison and family of Spencer visited Graettinger relatives and friends on Sunday. Mr Molison was recently promoted to western millug er of the Mason City Oil and Grease Company, and will oversee the Spencer field. The Times congratulates him and wishes success.
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J. C. Molison
J. G. Molison
Spencer
Graettinger
Mr. Molison
Mason City Oil & Grease Company
the Times
Too Old To Play Ball Opens Iowa pheasant open days
A Burt resident notes Kossuth county will hold pheasant shooting open days October 20 21 and 22. Local hunters plan to attend while a spectator in Washington misremembers the Pirates and Senators in a world series context.
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Br. Olene Jacobsen
Burt
Iowa
Grettinger
Kossuth County
Severoid of Story City Stars in World Series Game
Hank Severoid of Story City played for the WashingtonAmericans in the World Series against Pittsburgh Tuesday. In the eighth inning he hit a single and McNeely advanced to third on the play.
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Severoid
Hank Severoid
Story City
Washington Americans
Pittsburg
McNeely
Graettinger Market Report for October 15 1925
Graettinger market report outlines prices and trading activity for that day. Includes local commodity quotes and market sentiment, reflecting mid October conditions in Graettinger, Iowa with typical regional goods and price ranges observed.
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J. M. Read
Harry C. Giest
Zanesville
J. M. Resh
Rednal
Zanes Villa
Zane Shoe’ Company
Mmes
Wikert & Reaves
Wikert & Reeves
China
Farmers & Merchants ‘State Bank
John Jensen
Sunny Florida
Fla
Humbolt
J. C. Bosold
Jack Crock
South Walnut Church
Jensen ‘Hardware
Cummins
Graettinger Market Report
Sama Ag
Graet Ringers
Federal
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