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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
3
A Fargo North Dakota hotel murder of a traveling young woman prompts a statewide safety campaign. Traveler's Aid and W C A urged to assist, with calls for safe lodging rising. details of the case circulated as authorities and citizens seek protective measures.
The Burt area reported the theft of 117 hogs from W. E. Grover, with experts suggesting they were driven away quietly and loaded onto trucks. At current market prices, the loss is substantial. Nearby, chicken-house raids have also been reported, prompting concern over local thieves. Dr. D. A. Powers, a professional caller from Emmetsburg, visited on Friday evening.
Wallingford rattles with multiple social items as residents visit hospitals in Estherville and Forest City, attend Labor Day events, and journey to Spirit Lake for American Legion activities. Delegates Curt Larson and Max Sweth report an excellent meeting with Governor Kendall and others, while local students begin Estherville High School, and many neighbors travel to Jewell and Lake Mills for education and relatives.
A community lunch sales note promises good meals and a satisfaction guarantee while listing numerous visits and visits by residents. Several seniors and families with last names Hauge Christiansen Holte Sandvig Dewall and others are mentioned across towns including Story City Sheffield Westherville and Forest City with varied weekend calls and visits.
Cer Dr Nage of Graettinger visited Ole Therson s home. Karl Holte and family spent Sunday at Estherville. Miss Esther Christiansen visited the Dewal home. Albertena and Mathilda Patten spent Sunday with Veneta Sandvig. Peti Christiansen was at Graettinger Saturday. Porter Thorson and Ludvig Boehmer spent Sunday at H L Hauge. Lawrence Thorson and Mr Mrs Thorson at Graettinger. Anna Rierson visited Ethel Sheffield. Karl Holte and family dined at Will Nielsen s. Mr and Mrs Wil Johnson visited Estherville. Locals attended Lost Inland Lake Sunday. Rachel Holte visited Lawrence Thorson Wednesday.
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