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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1960
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Nordern Peterson hosted a Sunday noon dinner in Wallingford honoring their son Paul on his 11th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Melvin Nielsen and Connie of Ringsted and other family members.
Social notices recount visits by Mrs. Nielsen Thor Nielsen and children and others, plus weekend guests and church events. Individuals named include Mr and Mrs Don Porter, Mrs C L Torreson, Pastor N L Jolivette, Jamie Kasa, and the Gundersons traveling from LaCrosse Washington. Family updates note Kronstad in Minneapolis, Janice Berge’s teaching job, and the birth of Ronald Dean Kropf with grandparents listed.
Chris Norris marked his 80th birthday on Wednesday April 20 as about 40 friends and relatives visited his Norris home. He received many cards and an impromptu Happy Birthday from a local kindergarten class in a nearby grocery store. He thanks all guests for their kindness.
Ralph O. Grote presides at Graettinger Methodist Church with Church School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, Junior Choir at 3:30 Wednesday, Intermediate MYF at 4:00 Wednesday, Senior MYF at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Church Membership Class at 3:30 p.m. Quarterly Conference announced.
On Friday May 6 at 8 o clock district superintendent Dr L H Preul will preside as all members of the Official Board are urged to attend the session.
Pastor H Irving Petersen leads St Pauls Lutheran in Graettinger with no confirmation classes. Sunday services at 9:00 a.m. with 10:15 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school. Week of Witness continues with Evening Family Bible study and weekday activities including Luther League and choir sessions.
Lost Island Lutheran Church notes upcoming activities led by Pastor Fjelstul. Thursday April 28 Luther League at 7 30 p m. Friday April 29 Confirmation class at 4 p m. Worship services at 9 00 a m. Sunday School at 10 10 a m. Tuesday May 3:
First Lutheran hosts a WMF convention with programs led by Pastor C. T. Fjelstul. The week includes confirmation classes at 3:45 and 4:15 pm, Luther League at 6:30 pm, a Sunday School session at 9:30 am, and worship at 10:30 am.
A new author delivers a rare and pleasing comedy with the play Curtain Going Up. The senior play features a light hearted look at theater life and promises a tuneful evening for students and families Friday evening May 13.
Gregory Johnston will be presented by the Graettinger Community School Senior class for an evening May 18 performance. The comedy follows a high school play's stage and auditorium rehearsal and show, with lively characters and entertaining mishaps leading to a satisfying theme and successful conclusion. The cast has rehearsed for weeks for the May 13 eight o’clock show in the Graettinger Community High School Auditorium.
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