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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
1
From where I sit by Joe Marsh, Homer Bentley’s wife sews as he drops into a chair and playfully cautions her about driving and fashion. She laughs, beer flows, and they agree to meet issues halfway, letting rashes on the rug and flowery hats fade.
A firearms expert delivers talks on shotguns rifles and ammunition safety and handling. He answers questions and leads demonstrations to educate sportsmen about gears fuels and best practices. Attendees can gain practical guidance and knowledge from the event.
The Bonnetville Democrat reports three Dutch natives John Sam Ted Wi Sys Nah and Mrs Siem Vanderby displaced and admitted to the United States will settle near the city. One will work at the Vanderdae farm south of town and the others on nearby farms. Ages 22 29 and 24. They express satisfaction with America and their new home.
Sohn Howard of Los Angeles visited his mother Mrs. Bessie Howard and enjoyed a pleasant stay with the Dr McManus family in Iowa. He plans to return to Los Angeles soon and was pleasantly surprised during his stay.
Mrs. Bob Stork and family of Emmetsburg visited the Perdue home in Gruettinger Sunday evening. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wh. Joyce at Holy Family hospital Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Fred Jacobsen and family returned from a Chicago visit. Mrs. I. P. Wagner visited Mallard with Mrs. T. C. Trope. Mrs. Troope returned to Graettinger. Don Glazier, Dana College student, spent the weekend with his parents in Graettinger. Bridal shower held in Emmetsburg for Mrs. Dan Brown formerly Phyllis Frederick. The American Weekly notes hypnosis birth stories in Sunday CHICAGO HERALD-AMERICAN. Ralph Masters, auto mechanic, took a rare vacation but returned after a flu pause.
Mrs. E. G. Bales of Salt Lake City Utah traveled to Los Angeles and Long Beach for a visit with relatives and friends, leaving Wednesday of last week.
Ladies attended a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs Glynn Cress. Embroidery Club members met at Mrs D C Barringers home for a social afternoon. Two Table Bridge Club gathered with a 7:30 dessert. Emmetsburg Happy Helpers convened April 17 with talks on fabrics washing and mending a Wool garment. Deliberations covered event planning for Farm Bureau and a May 6 gathering. Dorcas Mission Society sets April 27 meeting at St Paul Lutheran Graettinger. Lost Island Islanders met April 10 with pledge revival and grooming talk. Doris will manage the county campaign.
Karen Wolfe reports Brownie Lcoits met on a heavy Monday for a hike and to roast interstonations. Miss Mas samotts taught knot tying and fire starting. The group thanks Lutheran Ladies Ant and Methodist Ladies Aid for donations. Also notes Mrs Will Sullivan leaving for Waterloo to visit daughter and family and Arkansas trip planned for several weeks. Casper Nelson resigns from the Manmetsburg airport commission.
A consolidated church notices bulletin lists Mass times at Immaculate Conception and Lutheran churches, confessional hours, upcoming worship services, Sunday School schedules, choir and Bible studies, officers meetings, youth and ladies auxiliary events, and planned study sessions at St Pauls and Town Church with dates in April and notes on programs like Sound film and evangelistic services led by Rev. Quam and Rev. Jacobsen.
Community church listings show services at St Pauls and Immanuel Lutheran with Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Bible classes, choir concerts by Augustana Academy and Waldorf College, youth social events, and Ladies Aid meetings in late April and early May. Hostesses named include Mrs. Gunderson, J Olson, Sorum, and others. events span April 23 to May 2 with multiple concerts and confirmations.
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