Graettinger Gridder Chooses Iowa Lakes For College
Graettinger star Mike Masters signed a letter of intent with Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville on the first signing day. Witnesses included Graettinger coach Rod Hough, assistant Pete Harmen, ILCC coach Don Birmingham, and Mike’s mother Mrs Robert Masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Mike Masters
Pirate
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
Rod Hough
Pete Harmen
ILCC
Don Birmingham
Mike
Robert Masters
Ron Norine
Cancer Control Month Proclaimed by Iowa Governor
Governor Robert D. Ray proclaims April as Cancer Control Month in Iowa. At the signing March 23 in Ray’s office, Dr Clarence H. Demer Jr of the American Cancer Society urged support for education and fundraising. The proclamation notes 690000 Americans will be struck by cancer this year with 9900 in Iowa and cites cure rate improvements with early detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Ray
State of
Iowa
Ray
Clarence H. Demer, Jr
American Cancer Society
United States
Act of Congress
Easter Egg Traditions Across Cultures and Crafts
A compact survey of Easter customs from egg tapping in Greece to White House and Central Park egg rolls, dyeing methods, and personalized eggs. It notes symbolisms, origins, and festive games, with practical tips for coloring and preparing hard boiled eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
Dolly Madison
James Madison
Central Park
New York City
Free Blood Pressure and Diabetes Screening Program
Lakes Community College and Wallingford Lutheran Church co sponsor a free blood pressure and diabetes screening on Wednesday April 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Building in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lows Lakes Community College
Wallingford Lutheran Church
American Legion
Wallingford Community Health Screening No Appointment Needed
Dozens of volunteers will assist residents at a Wallingford screening event. No appointment is necessary and a first morning urine sample in a labeled bottle is requested if possible. For details contact Martin Sievers at Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, 362-7231.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Martin Sievers
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
Pony Express Riders Mount Up Good Friday
The Pony Express Riders of Iowa stage their annual Ride That Crippled Children Can Walk on April 8 and 9. Dozens of routes converge at Camp Sunnyside near Des Moines for two days of mounted relay rides to raise funds for Easter Seals. More than 8 500 Iowa residents have taken part in rides or pre-ride events this year, per president D R Huffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Iowa
The
Pony Express Riders of Iowa, Inc
Easter Seals
Sunnyside
Lowa
Des Moines
Pony Express
D.R
Don) Huffman
Confirmation Held At Bethel Lutheran Church
Sunday April 3 at Bethel Lutheran Church Rev O J Reitz officiated the public rite of Confirmation. Confirmands include Bruce Allan Chrestiansen Steven Gerald Gibson Barbara Ann Herke Mickey Alan Herke Brian Kent Neilson Lori Rae Newhouse Paula Alina Peton Patricia Ann Platter Steven Robert Prather Brian Peter Westergard and Angela Mae Crowley along with their parents listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran Church
O. J. Reitz
Bruce Allan Chrestiansen
Floyd Chrestiansen
Steven Gerald Gibson
Gerald Gibson
Barbara Ann Herke
Richard Herke
Mickey Alan Herke
Willard Herke
Brian
Kent Neilson
Kenneth
Pauline Neilson
Lori Rae Newhouse
Glendale Newhouse
Paula Alina Peton
Paul Peton
Patricia Ann Platter
Lowell Platter
Steven Robert Prather
Robert Prather
Brian Peter Westergard
Donald Westergard
Angela Mae Crowley
Viola Crowley
Easter Holy Week and Community Church Schedule
A dense listing outlines Maundy Thursday candlelight services at 8:00 p.m. Zoomed through April with sunrise Easter events, church school, and various meetings. Activities include a 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Service, breakfast, Easter worship, Bible classes, council meetings, and auxiliary gatherings led by Miss Charlotte Sunde and multiple local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.M.Y.F
Bethel
Zion
Rebecca
Bonnie Poyzer
Martha
Inez Borstead
Miriam
Wilma Ressell
Naomi
Gloria Krieger
Priscilla
Connie Osher
Ruth
Lucille Johnson
Good Samaritan
Logos League
Matcher
Rachel Circle
Vickie Hiles
Church Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa Lakes
Cancer Control
Switzerland
England
Graettinger Community School
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Vincent Beacom
Instrument of Death
Christ
Jesus
Keister Advertising Service
Strasburg, Virginia
Sooty
Co-Op Telephone
Holy Land
United Methodist Church
George Brighton
Lost Island
William A. Smith
Lakeside
Harry Nelson
Charlotte Sunde
Ethiopia
Mary Christianson
Lois Thoreson
Helen Conrad
Florence Feuge
Clarissa Swanson
Mobile Concrete
Don’s
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