Big Spencer Fair Set to Open Next Tuesday
Spencer fair opens Tuesday with thousands expected as the event offers premier entries in all departments and a packed program of races, vaudeville acts, parades, fireworks, dancing, and more daily features. Children’s day leads with a parade led by Karl King’s Military Band. auto and stock car events, horse pulls, and a Million Dollar livestock parade headline Friday and Saturday finales. Reduced rail rates and high attendance forecasts accompany expanded exhibits and new attractions throughout the week.
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Spencer
Lsy
Seir
Karl King
Karl
King
Fort Dodge
Spencer: High
Ayer
Estherville Merchants Fire Style Show attracts crowd
Es ther ville merchants staged a fashion and window tour at Graafs theatre. The 8 15 PM first show and a 9 16 PM reentry drew hundreds outside. Local firms provided coats dresses hats and shoes displayed on living models. Window displays and a pavement dance drew thousands.
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Estherville
Graaf’s
P T A Reception Brings Cheer and Graduates in Graettinger
On Monday evening at Dr and Mrs Th T Nene s home the P T A of Graettinger held its annual reception to public school teachers. Welcome was by Mrs Gammon and Supt White spoke. The event featured mock class sessions, nursery tales by H B Hetzler, a six foot pupil, and several grade acts. Three graduates received diplomas from the school board president along with piano duet, vocal solo, and instrumental trio performances by local students.
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Th. T. Nene
Parents’ and Teachers’ Association of
Graettinger
Gammon
Supt. White
H. B. Hetzler
EE. S. George
A. HH. Shaver
O. H. Raleigh
Great Play At Estherville October 6th
A musical comedy World of Pleasure will be shown at Estherville on October 6 at night. Admission prices range from 1 to 2 and a half dollars. A display ad for this play will appear in next week’s Times.
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Estherville
Poultry Sold Here Today At Graettinger Market
A nearby resident transported poultry to Graettinger this forenoon and earned $8 more than at her home market. People with poultry to sell seek Graettinger markets to obtain better prices.
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Graettinger
Jose
Little Robinson Crusoe at Hawkeye Centre Friday and Saturday
The Hawkeye Centre presents Little Robinson Crusoe featuring Jackie Coogan. A comedy filled show with tears thrills suspense action and happiness for all ages. First show at 7 30 each evening with admission 10c and 25c.
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Hawkeye ‘Centre
Jackie Coogan
Robinson Crusoe of
Olit
Obituary of Wallace Arnold Oddson
Wallace Arnold Oddson two and a half year old, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Jr A Oddson, died Monday after illness starting Sunday. Survived by parents two brothers ba LeRoy two sisters Lillian Bernice and grandmother. Earlier siblings Raymond Clarence Gladys died of scarlet fever years ago. Funeral Wednesday at home with Rev S Strand Wallingford and J M Walden speaking. Interment High Lake cemetery. Family and friends mourn a bright playful son and brother.
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Wallace Arnold Oddson
Mr. and
Mra. Jr. A. Oddson
LeRoy
Fivo
Lillian
Bernice
Raymond
Clarence
Gladys
Rev. S. Strand
Wallingford
J. M. Walden
High Lake
Vera Ford Weds A J Johnson and Murphy match in Graettinger event
Miss Vera Ford and Mr and Mrs A J Johnson plus daughter Gladys visit Fort Dodge on the first of the month and meet newly married Mr and Mrs Frank Murphy formerly Vera Ford. Mrs Murphy taught in Graettinger previously. The couple will reside in Manly Iowa where the groom runs a garage. Graettinger friends extend congratulations.
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Vera Ford
A. J. Johnson
Gladys
Fort Dodge
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Graettinger
Manly
Iowa
Times Publish Early Next Week for Clay County Fair
The Times will publish a day early next week due to the Clay county fair. Readers are urged to submit any notices for publication as soon as possible to ensure inclusion.
Osgooil Neighborhood Men Return From North Pine Country
Ed Herke and Wm. McConnell returned from northern Minnesota where they fished and hunted deer in the pine country. They promised friends a mess of venison and frying pans stayed hot for weeks. The note also includes a card of thanks for support during their son’s illness and death, with flowers received.
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Ed Herke
Wm. McConnell
Osgooil
Minnesota
Pine
Te. A
Odilson
Dental Thought For The Weak And Biter Gets Bit
A colloquial line discusses tooth decay and pain as a joke about dental care. The quip notes a reaction to a toothache and the idea of fearing the bite when a biter gets bitten, with a brief admonition on value for money in dental visits.
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Mr. Rely
DOD
Mythine
German Lutheran Service at Methodist Church Next Sunday
Lutheran service in German at the Methodist church next Sunday afternoon at 2 30 with Sunday school after. Otis L Lang pastor. Also notes list morning worship at 10 with sermon Ceridity and 11 Epworth League, good fellowship hour at 6, evening worship with sermon Seeking the Best and music. 4th quarterly conference Sept 24 at 8. Rev Dr J J Bushnell to preside. Officers to be elected. Fpworth League fellowship at 6 Sunday. Women’s Home Missionary society meets Oct 2 at 8 with program.
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Otis L. Lang
Methodist Church
Epworth League
J. J. Bushnell
Algona
Fpworth League
Women's Home Missionary Society
P. J. Paulsen
Leo Burns Resigns From Martin Myhre Barber Shop
Leo Burns has resigned his position in the Martin Myhre barber shop. He has suffered heart trouble for some time and has been advised to take a year’s rest. He has returned to his home at Ayrshire. He is a splendid workman and a pleasant young man and made many friends while here.
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Leo Burns
Martin Myhre
Ayrshire
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