Ruthven Center selects Edith Prichard for chair and May displays
Ruthven residents are urged to share hobbies and collections by placing them in Ruthven Social Center display windows. Edith Prichard was named chairman of window displays at the May Ruthven Social Center board meeting. Memorial and local visits are noted as families travel and attend graduations and trips to Colorado, Nebraska, and Minnesota, with community members moving residences and hosting gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Prichard
Ruth Ven Social Center
Ruthverv
Carl Larson
Conrad Johnson
Carl Behrendsen
Hanson and Smith Attend Boys State
Arne Hanson and Steve Smith, both Iowa youths from Ruthven, attend Boys State at Camp Dodge June 3 9. Hanson represents Ruthven American Legion Post 33. Smith is sponsored by Terris American Legion Post and is a Terris Community School student. The 832 participants, the 34th Iowa Boys State, learn citizen duties and rights through Legion sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arne Hanson
Air
Arne Hanson Sr
Ruthven
Steve Smith
Franklin Smith
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Hanson
Ruthven American Legion Post 33
Smith
Terris American Legion Post
Terris
American Lutheran Church
Iowa
Minneapoli
Aina
State
American Legion
Social Center Preview and Local Social Notes
Community announcements cover June events at Ayrshire and Spirit Lake including weddings, visits, and farewells. Notes list couples and guests with dates June 9 to June 14, church activities, a farewell sermon for Rev. Kent Kastler, and a bride to be Sandra Stowell with Steve Traeger plans. Also mentions flooding along the St James River and farm lands under water, plus a bridal shower for Sandra Stowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nierly
Ayrshire
Fred Brattmiller
South Dekote
Nebraska
Air
Roland Brattmiller
Tabor
Wayne Rosberg
Wausa
Nebr
St. James River
United Methodist Church
Kent Kastler
Kastler
Jody Smith
Des Moines
John Swanson
Ray Cerise
Jeff
Richard
Cerise
Kellogg, Minn
Harry Overmire
Sandra Stowell
Jack Stowell
Spirit Lake
Marvin Shannon
Miss Stowell
Martha Frye
Steve Traeger
Rochester
Minn
Silver Lake
David Kassel
Elsie Josifek
Post Graduation Receptions Highlight Graettinger Area Families
A lengthy list of graduation celebrations and weekend visits frames social life in Graettinger and surrounding towns. Families hosted receptions for graduates including Mary, Kathy, Suzanne, and Betty with relatives from Emmetsburg, Ruthven, Estherville, Decorah, Armstrong, Wallingford, and Sioux City attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Petersen
Mary
Henry Thiel
Graettinger
Alfred Petersen
Ringsted
Gordon Graham
Jeff
Julie
Decorah
Lawrence Thomsen
Cecelia
Jerome
Graetinger
Dale Petersen
Junior
Clear Lake
Kay Thiel
Patrea Glasnapp
Sophie Alling
Dean Anderson
Greg
Kent
Harvey Poisdorfer
Swalesdale
Don Riker
Scott and
Colwyn Bay
Wales
Alfred Thiel
Armstrong
Dean Walker
Fort Jackson
S. Co
Lars Peterson
Coralville
Myr
Melville Olesen
Henry Jensen
Longview
Minn
Ervin’ Wikert
Kathy
Ron Brockmeyer
Ruthven
Emmet Rolfson
Wallingford
William S. Brown
Betty
Keith Hildreth
Waterloo
Gary McClurg
Yankton
Jerry Fitzpatricke
Jackie
Terri
Estherville
Jim Brown
Spirit Lake
Dale Anderson
Roy Davis
Emmetsburg
Sal Latman
Jim Schoning
Jim
Lee Cooper
Norine Murphy
Tom
Terry
Ellen
Alice Eagan
Ayrshire
Linda Tindall
Mankato
Paul Frick
Suzanne
Dieda Ditsworth
Elenora Hansen
Arliss Buffer
Carl Schlefeldt
Mary Jean Fitzgibbons
Michael Moland
Art Costello
Jennie Homsey
Air
Bernard Hamsey
Pat Miller
Fairmont
Shelley
Joan Dawson
Airs
Rolfe Lundgren
Ron. Brockmeyer
Graettinger School
Dale Starkey
Becky
Mildred Starkey
Einer Jensen
Bert Rolfson
G. 0. Bonstead
Ray Ruppert
Romaine Heidecker
Debbie
Chester Paulson
Vernia Jacobson
Kenneth Reinhardt
Gale Starkey
Russell Love
Marvin Hunt
Dotliver
Adar
Ars
Tavern Jensen
Larry
Oral Bonstead
San Rafael
Calif
Margo
Jane Thompson
Linda
Tim
Chris Westfall
Lompac
Ayrshire Girls Attend Ponca Basketball Camp
Nine Ayrshire girls joined a Ponca Nebraska basketball camp last week. Vicki Kassel, Vicki Rouse, Lois Reiman, Cheryl Rouse, Lisa Allen, Lynn Miller, Laurie Garber, Jeanaa Wuebber, and Nancy Noonan participated.transport was provided by Airs. Donald Kassel, Mrs. Bob Wuebker, CHff Slykhuls, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Allen, and Mr and Mrs. Al Reiman. Vicki Kassel earned Best Hustler Forward and All-Star First Team Forward honors. Vicki Rouse was All-Star First Team Guard and Lois Reiman All-Star Second Team Guard. Additional attendees included Becky Kassel, dulle Rouse and Donna Fredericks. Transportation for others was arranged by Mrs. Gene Rouse and Mrs. Don Fredericks. Morrey Schroeder of Lincoln visited Ayrshire June 3, after fishing at Spirit Lake and stopping by the John Swanson and Tillie Rouse homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
Ponca
Nebr
Vicki Kassel
Vicki Rouse
Lois Reiman
Cheryl Rouse
Lisa Allen
Lynn Miller
Laurie Garber
Jeanaa Wuebber
Nancy Noonan
Donald Kassel
Bob Wuebker
Chff Slykhuls
Harlan Allen
al Reiman
Nebraska
Becky Kassel
Dulle Rouse
Donna Fredericks
Gene Rouse
Don Fredericks
Morrey Schroeder
Lincoln
Spirit Lake
John Swanson
Tillie Rouse
Schroeder
Mulroney Accepted At Creighton Univ.
Patrick Kevin Mulroney son of Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Peter J. Mulroney of Fails Church Virginia has been admitted to Creighton University for the fall term. He will graduate in May from Bishop Denis J. OConnell High School in Arlington. He has been an outstanding athlete in football and baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kevin Mulroney
Peter J
Helen Graff) Mulroney
Fails Church
Creighton University
Omaha
Nebr
Mulroney
Bishop
Denis J. O’connell
Arlington
Pete Mulroney
Mallard
Students Named to Honor Roll at Graellinger School
Graellinger school officials announce fourth quarter honor roll for junior and senior high. Names span ninth through twelfth grade with multiple students from each class listed, reflecting academic excellence across the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graellinger
Sheree Lammers
Connie McQuown
Joe Ferrell
Carole Knutson
Linda Oleson
Mary K. Petersen
Connie Tunnings
Maureen Dalen
Lois Fries
Sue Frick
Dennis Jacobson
Sandra Mammen
Norman Micol
Ann Schealler
Linda Lammers
Raymond Blinkmann
Blane Flint
Barb Petersen
Eileen Petan
Susan Stroud
Michelle Weber
Mary Bortyn
Debra Funk
Lynn Guess
Mary Potter
Dean Ressell
John Anderson
Heidi Funk
Cathy Graettinger
Marla Kulow
Tim Millen
Sheri Westergard
Debbie Duus
Amy Jensen
Tim Kulow
Melinda Nissen
Terry Wegener
David Reitz
David Cos
Connie Graettinger
Ronald Hankey
Peggy McQuown
Chris Peterson
Betty Brans
Maureen Oalen
Mary Kay Petersen
Diane Flint
Barb Peterson
Eileen Peton
Kathy Graet
May Activities At Clear View Manor In West Bend
Dr. W J Morrison spoke on the geriatric patient at the May staff meeting May 23. Residents enjoyed meals, birthdays and visits with relatives and guests including Amelia Besch and the Apostolic Christian Church singing group. Memorial Day events featured fishing contests, dinners, and resident celebrations with several June birthdays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear View Panor
W. J. Morrison
Clear View Manor
West Bend
Morrison
Anna Bella Cooper
Fort Dodge
Dolly Anlcker
Mary Jo Meyer
Dolly
Dorwelier
Gary Aniiker
Carele Hoffer
Louis Schumacher
Gilmore City
Raymond Besch
Annie Besch
Annie
Roger Schafer
Rockford, Ill
Amos and
Andy
Rosa Zaugg
Ervin Mogler
Rosa
Edith Richards
Ralph
Dorothy Hundertmark
Edith
Lucille Marcellus
Lucille
C. L. Girres
Theresa Yoch
Theresa
Lynn Harvey
Indianola
Arnold Zinnel
William Kelly
Gwen Johnson
Whittemore
Bill
Lottie Borinstetter
Anne Amiker
Minnie Guddall
Helen Campbell
Bingo
Lester van Horn
Entertain
Caroline Thatcher
Crafts
Juanita Aniliker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruthven Personals
Harold Hynes
Daniel Cederholm
Kathy Cederholm
Lester Zierstra
Pam
Colorado
Y.M.C.A
Snow Mountain Ranch
Granby
Zieistras
Estes Park
Fort Collins
Rocky Mountain National Park
Martin
Studer
Mike
Charles City
H. N. Williamson
Higley Construction Company
Louie Maguire
Arlyn Peterson
Kelly
Corey
Bill Peterson
Mark
Michelle Maguire
Maynard Johnson
Marty
Eyota
Merrill Tester
Hamilton
Mont
Alfred Wichman
Johnson
John Souhrada
Hanson and
Ruthven Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Steve Leppert
Larry Leppert
Bobby Simington
Larry Simington
Katie Feldman
Mary Feldman
Thomas Brockmeyer
Ronald, Brockmayer
Kathy Schneider
Jim. Schneider
Kent Halder
Fabian Halder
Phillip Steffen
Paul Steffen
Douglas Rustan
Larry Rustan
Monsignor Joynt of
Spencer
Robert Finnegan
Oscar Nielson
Forrest Johnson
Evening, Jr
Beulah Smith
Alice Walker
Douglas Green
Mae Reed
Viola Olson
Gary Bales
Tuscon
Arizona
Garry Wallman
Soux City
James Bales
Steven
Sioux City
Emma Wikert
Wilma Murray
Mary Lynn
Iowa Central Community College
Bob Murray
Bethalto
Dick Conwell
Marsha
Iowa City
Margaret Johnson
F. D. McDonald
Aaason City
McDonald
Christine Hess
Viola Henningsen
Mary Christiansen
Robert Barringer
Safina
Kane
Lillian Barringer
John Clemenson
Romaine Hadgebock
Ames
Alma Clemenson
Ki-Ranger
Chevrolet
Bradshaw and Short Inc
Badger Truck and Equipment
Nebi
Graettinger Municipal Light Co
Gordon Beauty Salon
Ellen Powell
Oper
Weals
Wey Pete
Mom
Terrace Park
THE
NEW Iowa Theatre
Creighton Univ
Emmetaburg
Li Yepwadey
Jumaine Bee
Patrick Mulroney
Raphael Montag
American Dairy Association
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