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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1964
Page
7
The Rosary Society of Immaculate Conception church will meet Wednesday April 22 with the Rosary at 2 pm followed by the meeting Lunch served 3 30 to 5 pm All welcome Margaret Webbe chairlady and Mrs Lester Craven co chairlady.
A former Algona couple, Mr. and Mrs. Olie Roush, now in California, keep a one-year-old twenty five pound wildcat as a family pet. They have raised it since five days old, and it is now tame and plays like a dog though it can be a touch rough.
A community Swing Show dazzled audiences with varied numbers from Everything's Coming Up Roses to In the Mood. Spectators praised Graettinger students and two guiding staffers for their effort, with families from West Bend and others applauding the lively performance and looking forward to next year.
Thomas Boecker, son of Mr and Mrs Tommy Boecker of Graettinger, has been accepted in the United States Army Security Agency. He will complete basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on April 21 and then attend Intercept Equipment Repair School at Fort Devens Massachusetts. He enlisted February 12 and is a 1961 Graettinger high school graduate. Local news notes John DeVries attended the Minnesota Silo association spring meeting in Minneapolis the first of the week.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Herum hosted a Sunday dinner for out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Orville Amdahl Kerkhoven Minnesota and Miss Marcia Amdahl with Donald Stoorman also from Kerkhoven along with Mr and Mrs Ted Torreson Graet finger Mr and Mrs Joe Herum and Marvin Herum later joining. The afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Ron Herum and families and Mr and Mrs Phil Herum. Otto Hanson from Portland Oregon with Mrs Thelma Hanson and Mrs Christina Hanson arrived last week at the Asher Peterson home for 4
Mrs. Mary Christopher returned Sunday from Faribault Minnesota where she stayed the winter with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Dale Van Noy. Mr and Mrs Jamie Kasa hosted a birthday supper Monday night for Gerald Wees birthday with guests Art Fossum Andrew Friswold Jacob Jacobson Alpha Jacobson Delmar Nelson all of Estherville.
A new Palo Alto County group for sophomore and older 4-H girls and boys met last week. A council was elected including Sandra Simonson Donna Varcoe and George Freeman from Emmetsburg Martha Nelson of Cylinder John Kandel of Ayrsburg and Pete Jensen of Ruthven. The council chose John Kundel as chairman and a vice officer.
A new council led by chairman Sandra Simonson and secretary George Freeman will offer educational experiences for high school age 4-H members. Topics include reading, career exploration, social etiquette, and other programs. The next meeting is Saturday evening June 6 in Emmétsburg.
Holy Family Hospital records show admissions on multiple days from Graettinger and surrounding towns. Names include Bertha Show Clarence Tuininga Florence Swift Bertha Skow George Me Carty and others, with one dismissal listed for Frank Weir on April 9.
Joe Nyborg of Lost Island township built 1700 feet of parallel terraces this week for modern four row equipment. The one foot high terraces prevent short rows and reduce runoff. A member of the soil conservation district since 1959, Nyborg plans contouring about 60 acres this spring as part of his conservation program.
Mrs. Melvin Schmidt of near Spragueville admires a large broad leaved flowering plant in her living room. The plant blooms with light pink violet sized flowers and leaves 15 to 16 inches across, though its name is unknown to her.
Graettinger resident Mrs Edith George appeared on Fort Dodge Eve's Kitchen program Tuesday afternoon in a 20 minute interview. She discussed organizations and functions as chairman of a fun night at Friendship Haven where she resides. She and a friend presented a brief skit.
Mr and Mrs Robert Huck of Billings Montana announce the birth of their daughter Debbie Rene born Saturday March 28 weighing 8 pounds 107 ounces. Grandparents are Wesley Sevdy Humboldt and David Huck Billings. Karen Sevdy is the former name of Mrs Huck.
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