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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
4
Emmetsburg area residents flock to Graettinger and Estherville for visits and business. Local students and teachers from Iowa Falls and Lost Island are noted, with several trips to Sioux Falls and Des Moines. Community events include sales, birthdays, and hospital updates, along with flax sowing trends and a Witch of the Ozarks feature.
Social items report many Graettinger and Lost Island residents visiting No 6 school during visitors week. Miss Christine Hess teaches the school. Mrs. H A Elsenbast hosts Two Table Bridge Club with Mrs. C A Jensen taking high score and refreshments served. Luther League members from St. Paul meet at church parlors. Mrs. Olene Jacobson hosts another Two Table Bridge gathering with Mrs. J J Sullivan high scorer. Mrs. B K Simonsen hosts neighbors with guests including Mrs. A W Ritzman and the mother of Mrs. Robert Simonsen. refreshments follow. M E Ladies Aid to meet April 25 at Methodist church dining room with bake sale hosted by Mrs. M O Smith and others. Times notes guest lists not published due to space. P. J. Paulsen tops Graettinger bridge party at Larson cafe. Willard Heyer takes cellar trophy. Curtia Thoreson birthday party guest list includes relatives and friends. also celebrates wedding anniversary. Mrs. Low B Hively hosts birthday dinner for her 18th birthday. family gathering noted. Lost Twland club meets at Martin Imaen home. publicity chairman Ivan G. Oppedal outlines plan. Walnut Merry Maids 4-H Club met at Maple Grove school with seven members. program includes Handel Largo and Rossini Thel Calm. Rally Day choral reading planned. Mary Paterson serves light lunch.
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