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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1926

Page

11

Cupid Has Busy Week Three Couples Married

Three couples wed in Iowa communities with ceremonies at home and in Ventura. Carl Holte of Graettinger and Petra Hangon of Norway married. Laura Thoreson Graettinger and Maria Jacobsen Wallingford tied the knot in Ventura. Each couple plans future homes near the groom or close by, with detailed wedding notices and local congratulations.

Cupid Jacobsen Thoreson Maria N. Jacobsen Wallingford Laura L. Thoreson Graettinger Ventura Iowa Wolfram Otto ‘Spies Graettingear Clear Lake Evon Tor Cman Wal‘ingford Shere Mingford Anis Biainess

Graettinger Market Report and Wedding News

The Graettinger Market Report notes corn prices around 18.60 and local pricing details while the article also covers the marriage of Mr and Mrs Shaver in Graettinger. The bride, loved in the community, attended Emmetsburg High School and aided her parents recently. The groom, son of Bert Shaver, grew up here, studied at the Minnesota University, and works in the decorating business with his father.

Shaver Dr. Burdick B. R. Grachtinger Emmetaburg High School Graettinger Hdarty Bert Shaver Graettinger High School Minnesota University

Reed and David Fight a Draw in Graclinger Exhibition

Gerald Reed of Graclinger and Bill David of Huron South Dakota battled six rounds at Woodman hall Graclinger Saturday. The ring artists fought to a draw with Reed landing a telling second round blow breaking Davids nose and David finishing strong in round six. Both down once for nine in early stages Raepe of Graettinger Bakery refereed capably as crowd turnout grew.

Reed David Gerald Reed Graclinger Bill David Huron South Dakota Woodman Hall Scrnopper Graettinger Bill” Raepe Graettinger Bakery Matap

Potatoes selling at HardwickMinnesota 1.20 per bushel

Oswald Tostenrude of Witherville, a Rock Island brakeman and former Hardwick city marshal, reports potatoes at 1.20 a bushel at Hardwick Minnesota a key shipping point. He helped locate a prisoner fleeing Emmetsburg jail by spotting him on a freight train near Ocheyedan Iowa and serves as a deputy for Sheriff Nivison on special occasions.

Hardwick Minn Oswald Tostenrude Witherville Thorsday Rock Island Minnesota Tostenrude Emmetsburg Ocheyedan Iowa Nivison

Election prompt for Morling on next Tuesday in Palo Alto

The text urges voters in Palo Alto County to support Hon EB A Morling for the supreme court bench. It frames the vote as a courtesy and praises Morling while referencing other local figures and unclear names. The fragmentary notice hints at county pride and political endorsements ahead of an upcoming election.

Hon A. Morling EB. A. Morling Palo Alto County Supreme Court Laws Palo Alto Mir. Moring

Tragic Accident Kills Hoping Area Child in Lard Spill

Gerald Maurice Bortvit, two and a half, died Sunday night after burns from hot lard spilled when a pail broke at Barivlt home north of Hoping. His mother suffered burns. funeral held at Hoping church with Rev. M. Thompson officiating. He was born April 13, 1924, and survived by parents and ten siblings.

Gerald Mra. Nels Hortont Hoping Emmetsburg Hospital Barilvit Hopinge Emmateburg Desth Bia Rev. M. Thompson Bethany Tutheran Church Emmetsburg Evergreen Cemetery Mildred Helland Caroline Hall Irma Long Ruth Wicks Gerald Maurice Bortvit Nels Bertin Claire Eike Ringsted Iowa Clara Nora Agnes Mary Bertha Bernhard Carl Norman Nul

Quiet County Election Turns On Sheriff Race

Next Tuesday election day promises a quiet statewide vote with county sheriff as the lone contest in this community. Voters have been mobilized over the past two weeks as workers report high turnout and motivate a strong turnout aiming for near universal participation.

Sevdy Family Relocates to Albert Lea Minnesota

Mr and Mrs Julius Sevdy and family plan to move to Albert Lea Minnesota next week where they will reside. Julius Sevdy has secured a position with Albert Lea Gas Machine Co a major Midwest firm and has worked there the past month. The Graettinger community regrets losing the family and wishes them well. A basket social is set for Friday November 5 at Walter school three miles east on the Times Highway with an eight o clock start. Attendees are asked to bring baskets. Miss Marie Laghghiin is the teacher.

Julius Sevdy Albert Len Albert Lea Minnesota Sevdy Albert Len Gas Machine Co Middle West Walte School Graettinger Alta Marie Lagtighiin

Loss of Infant Son in Wallingford Delicate Grief

Mrs. Martin Refeell of Wallingford mourns the death of her infant son who died Friday after a short illness that began with the flu and developed into pneumonia and brain fever. Relatives and friends extend sympathy across the community as neighbors share in the sorrow.

Martin Refeell Wallingford Mya Refrall

Fragmentary Inland Town Night Incident Report

A garbled OCR fragment describes a Sunday night event in a town involving a revolver and dusters. The text is highly corrupted, but hints at a conflict or crime scene with references to Indians and a gun discharge. No clear names, places, or dates are recoverable.

Ringsted Man Killed When Car Hit Fence

Fred Spangler of Ringsted and manager of the local telephone company died when the car he drove veered into a ditch and fence near Lake City Iowa. His neck was broken and he died en route to hospital. Mrs Spangler, uninjured aside from a facial scratch, was with him. The couple were en route to Walnut to visit a ill relative after a telegram. The car door tore off as the vehicle struck a post and fence, then swung to the road, stopping after a semicircle. Funeral held in Ringsted with large attendance and many floral tributes. Mrs Spangler is a cousin of Mrs H Fink of Graettinger.

Fred Spangler Ringsted Lake City Spangler Walnut Iowa Iwis Ringeted H. Wl ‘Fink Graettinger

Ten Commandments at Hawkeye Theatre Armistice Day

The Ten Commandments, a ten reel picture, will be shown at Hawkeye theatre on Armistice Day Thursday November 11. The Catholic Ladies Aid society sponsors the event with a bazaar dinner and supper. An Armistice Day program will be rendered in the afternoon.

Hawkeye Theatre Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society

Witnesses Grim Scene Of Estherville Area Fatal Crash

Henry Schmit of Armstrong, a former local resident, witnessed a fatal automobile crash east of Estherville last Saturday evening. He reported two men died when the car struck, with the Heisman family near Armstrong deeply affected. The elder Mr Halaman, 51, was noted as the oldest in a fourteen child family, thirteen surviving the father. The crash was described as a very sad accident.

Henry Schmit Armstrong Estherville Halaman Wos

Died Twins from Spencer Fair Exhibit in Minneapolis

The joined twins with one long body and two heads died in a Minneapolis hospital after being exhibited at the Spencer fair. A physician and nurse accompanied them during the fair. The twins were not Siamese but shared a single body.

Ijdined Minneapolis

Corn Huskers Receive Per Bushel Rates in Territory

Prices for corn husking range from six to eight cents per bushel, with the higher rate paid where an elevator is used. Some workers are earning two per bushel, a figure likely reflecting the territory average. Father Smith Glynn Parish presents his pastor with an unexpected two thousand dollar purse for four years of tireless service.

Vather Smith Glynn Purae Mollibera Ayrahire Thei Pas~ Tor Mather i Cligros

P G Johnson Sale This Saturday At Residence Auction

Public notices announce the P G Johnson sale of household goods Saturday October 30 at 1 30 PM. The event lists stoves beds complete furniture and other household items to be sold at the residence a block north of the drugstore corner. A full property list appeared in last week’s Times.

P. G. Johnson Household Goode Drugators

R G Sloniker to Close Farm Sale Saturday

R G Sloniker will hold an entire closing out sale of livestock and farming equipment on Saturday November 7 at the Lars Bgesos feed yard in Graet tinger beginning at 1 30. The catalogue includes five horses two Holstein milch cows twenty head of steers and a complete list of machinery as he quits farming.

R. G. Sloniker Lars Bgesos Graettinger T. B Sloniker

Gardner Sale Report Shows Hogs Fetch High Prices

The O. R. Gardner pure bred Poland China sale Wednesday drew good attendance. Top price 88 per head to C. J. Housman of Armstrong. overall average 52.25 for hogs and 34.75 for pigs. Fifteen hogs sold in Graettinger area. rest shipped to Ringsted Estherville Wallingford Armstrong Rolfe Spencer Mallard Curlew Lone Rock Fenn Dolliver Ochevedan in Iowa and Fairmont Ceylon Dunnell in Minnesota.

O. R. Gardner Poland Gardner Graettinger Olson Brothers Fogde Brothers W. Berg John Bondhus Tom Helgeson Pete Andre Graettsinger Everrett Logue Dunfit Minnesota Typpe Alfred McCombs Hang Clausen Dolliver Ringsted Estherville Wallingford Armatrong Rolfe Spencer Mallard Curlew Lone Rock Fenn Ochevedan Iowa Fairmont Ceylon Dunnell

A F Johnson Resigns to Manage Eisenbast Service Station

Albert T. Johnson resigns from the C A Jensen store to become manager of the Eisenbast Service Station. He will assume duties next Saturday. The Times extends best wishes for his success and notes he is well known in the area. Orville Smith will succeed him at the O A Jensen store.

Albert T. Johnson C. A. Jensen Eisenbast Johnson Times O. al. Jennen Orville. Smith

Estherville to Host Rock Rapids Sunday Football Game

The Estherville All Stars meet the Rock Rapids Collegians at Estherville on Sunday October 31 at 2:30 p.m. Rock Rapids brings a veteran squad from state colleges. Estherville All Stars need no introduction.

Estherville Estherville All’ Stara Rock Rapids Collegians Eatherville Rock Rapids College State Estherville All Stara

Chris Hansen’s Car Damaged in Evening Collision

Chris Hansen of this place was involved in a minor auto collision in Ethervills a few evenings ago. Another vehicle struck his car near a fender, causing some damage but no injuries were reported. Police were called to document the incident.

Chris Hansen Auto Ageldent Ethervills Hesex Aigen

Lacat Party Lout Two Titled Or Lost Bills Mystery

Fragmentary OCR text describes a vague incident involving a man named Grachtinger and unspecified monetary items. Reads like a terse note about a lost or misplaced bills and an onlay or payment reference. Difficult to determine full context or location from the readable fragments.

White Service Station And Jensen Store Open Saturday

The H. A. Elsenbaat service station on East Robbins Avenue will inaugurate with an Opening Day on Saturday October 30. Alf Johnson from the C. A. Jensen store will manage and be on hand to begin duties. The station sells Skelly gasoline lubricants and 188 proof alcohol. It features two modern pumps, two hoses, free air, and city water supply. The owner hails a fine building, modern office rear room and plans an advertising push for the opening day.

H. A. Elsenbast East Robbins Avenue Alf. Johnson C. A. Jensen Eisenbaat El+ sonbast

Appreciation Sale And Opening Day At Jensens Store

C A Jensen announces a formal opening and appreciation sale for his new brick store on the corner lots. The two story building features plate glass windows, east and west entrances, with merchandise displays, offices, rest room, storage, and distinct dry goods, shoes, and grocery departments. The event honors Graettinger with a measured nod to local business progress.

Jensen's C. A. Jensen Jensen Lota Graottinger

Sample of Gold and Silver by C T Sevdy

C T Sevdy displays a sample of gold and silver from gravel on his Graettinger area claim. He explains mercury amalgamation and retort distillation by M E Mahan yielded about a half ounce, described as alloy like. Sevdy confident in profitable sands extraction.

Fies C. T. Sevdy Graettinger M. E. Mahan

Rolling Home at Hawk Eye Theatre Saturday Night

A light hearted comedy titled Rolling Home will be shown at the Hawk Eye Theatre this Saturday evening. The program promises a lively performance resembling the hit Night Cargo and aims to deliver strong humor for local audiences.

Hawkeye Theatre

Had Strawherries Notobier and a John Hestar

Fragmentary note mentions strawberries from a garden and a fox sighting. Names and dates are unclear, but reference to harvest and a local scene suggests a short rural item.

John Hestar

Also Mentioned on This Page

Holte Norway Viesee O. C. McAllister Biya Reet Q. OC McAllister Graotiingor Reed' S Bolliver EY Craven LMMG Plato Dustin A. F. Johnson Manawar White
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