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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
13
Yesterday in Iowa memories recount general stores with kerosene light and horseshoe traders. Clerks warned not to sell vanilla to drinkers, tea in boxes from the Orient, and bulk staples weighed by hand. Couples bargained over sugar, eggs, and butter, while wives consulted with dressmakers and men debated prices by the stove.
Wits Wale Young and Mrs Jeffery Olson attended Doug Youngs fiancees piano recital at Wartburg College in Waverly. Paul Peterson and his fiancée Albin stayed at the parental Nordic Peterson home after missing a snow holiday. They did not take Easter vacation. E K Skattebo and Mary Skattebo traveled from Fort Dodge to visit James Skattebo in Alexandria Virginia over Easter weekend. They dined with Chaplain Major and Mrs Charles Baldwin and Mr and Mrs Jim Webster at Ocean City Maryland and Chincoteague Island home of wild horses. James works for Civil Service at Fort Belvoir and in the Navigator Ministry.
General information or to file a claim. Call the district office first at 515 576 5185 to save a trip. If served by local lines, long distance to Zenith 1410. No toll on Zenith calls. April hours listed for Fort Dodge and Webster City offices, 726 2nd St. American Legion.
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