Graettinger Labor Day Celebrations Move East of Town
Records show the Graettinger Labor Day series began at Wells Grove east of Osgood in 1897 with a small organizing group led by late P. H. Donlon. In 1898 free watermelons and apples were offered, and cleanup of rinds and cores was a significant task before the event moved east of Graettinger between the town and the Des Moines River.
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Graettinger
Wells Grove
Osgood
P. H. Donlon
Grachtinger
Des Moines
Local eatery promises after church Sunday dinner service
A brief advertisement notes after Sunday meals the restaurant can accommodate patrons. It highlights carrying the best offerings and inviting customers to dine in. The message focuses on welcoming service and generous portions for families.
Labor Day at Graettinger and town happenings recap
The 1953 Labor Day will be Graettinger's 57th annual homecoming gathering drawing residents and visitors to Graettinger's northeast Graettinger corner. A local mystery surrounds a pile of 68 keys found by Einer Petersen, with police contacting owners to reclaim items. In a ringers contest at the northwest courts Rev Quam and Chris Norris beat Oliver Osher and Elmer Olson, while the Powers house party reports a prize 14 lb 10 oz fish. Ernie Wikert notes a strong Elberta peach crop ahead as peaches appear in local shops.
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Flannery's Grove
Graettinger
Robbins Avenue
Einer Petersen
Einer
Albert Jensen
Jensen
Rev
Quam
Iola
Wis
Chris Norris
Oliver Osher
Elmer Olson
Katte
Olson
Osher
Elbert Powers
Leech Lake
Minn
Vera
Ernie Wikert
Ernie
Palo Alto County Fair to feature $4000 circus free act program
The Palo Alto County Fair in Emmetsburg will run September 11 through 14 and showcase a $4,000 circus free act program said to be bigger and better than any free act program this county fair season. Local business street activity mentioned.
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Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Local notes and updates from Jones county area
Local items report business changes and gatherings including M. C. Grodland buying West End Grocery and other residents traveling, births, and social events. Horseless carriage built in Decorah by Rollin Isenberger highlights early innovation. A seven month old shorthorn calf remains small. Bobby Pike, seven, achieves a home run via dropped third strike. Paint incident in Mallard burns Mrs Donald Schultz and Shirley Fay. Old Home Week brings Jones county visitors to Loveland Colorado.
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Graettinger
M. C. Grodland
West End
F. C
Frances Conrad
Ayrshire
D. H. McCarty
Dorothy Myhre
Jeannette Helvig
Dolliver
Marie Carlson
Maria Jacobsen
Frick Drug Store
R. M. Young
H. E. Fink
Chicago
Gage
Clarence Wikert
Earl Jones
Wis
Helen George
Cedar Falls
West Union
Joe Swift
Chevrolet
Frank Herke
P. J. Poulsen
Gabrielson
Joseph
Jennie
Randall
Iowa
Waterloo
Minneapolis
Homdr
Bobby Pike
Notice of Proof of Will No 4089 Iowa Court Hearing
State of Iowa Palo Alto County notes an instrument to be the last Will of Mary H Lambe deceased was pre signed. It fixes September 10 1953 as the hearing date for proof. Official signature and court seal dated August 18 1953. Clerk E M Thompson Deputy L W Frost.
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State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Mary H. Lambe
E. M. Thompson
L. W. Frost
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the Grarttinges Times
P. T. Cody
Grasttinges, Im
Robert Simonsen
the Times
C. A. Kitchen
Optometrist
North 6Th
Estherville
DR. K
Emmett Martin Funeral Service
Cameron
Town & Farm
Graettinger, LA
Olene Jacobson
D. N
Gr.nger
Terry I. Anderson
B.C. Bigas
Emmet Co. State Bank
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Burg, Iowa
A. H. Hobson
Broadway
E. Dappen
Donahue
Rumersburg
Enuctson
Mae
Decorah
Rollin Isenberger
It. &. Murphy
Near
Independence
Donald Schultz
Shirley Fay
Mallard
Appleby
Loveland
Colo
Jones County
Spencer
Vee As
Eee
Thoreson’s Hardware
Graettinger, Iowa
Iowa Dairy Industry Commission
Coop Gig Een Serene
FE $Tate
Automobile Insurance Association
Graettinger Ins
Agency
Saray Iusuna
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