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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1954

Page

6

Gundersons Represent Emmet County as G I Farm Family

Mr and Mrs Sherman Gunderson and sons David and Gary from Twelve Mile Lake township are named the G I Farm Family representing Emmet county in a statewide contest. Selection cited community involvement and farming activity. Contest sponsored by the American Legion Iowa department WHO radio and the Iowa State Fair.

Sherman Gunderson David Gary American Legion G. I Emmet County Department of Iowa WHO Gundersons Twelve-Mile Lake Township

Gundersons Divulge County Leaders In District Competition

The Gunderson family from Wallingford vies with other county winners in the Eighth district for an all expenses paid trip to the Town State Fair. The district winner moves on to compete with nine district winners for a Chicago trip. Gunderson is long time active in the American Legion and local county roles, while his wife and children also hold community positions and 4-H involvement.

Gunderson Chicago Wallingford Emmet County Farm’ Bureau Wallingford Legion Auxiliary The Legion Auxiliary Wallingford Lutheran Church WMF David Gary

Blake Finds Companionship After Move In Town

Blake, a newcomer, lived alone in a local hotel while seeking bachelor quarters in town. One afternoon he was driving slowly when a chance encounter changed his lonely routine, leading to a happier turn in his week.

Blake

Two carp caught at once by Mrs McGuire of Toledo

Mrs Ray McGuire of Toledo recently landed two carp on one hook in a single strike. The larger fish weighed about 20 pounds and pulled the bait through its mouth to the gill, while a 5 pounder took the hook directly. The two fights entangled the fight and provided a sharp battle.

Ray McGuire Toledo

Letters From Our Readers in Pasadena 1954

A Pasadena reader thanks the Times for another year and recalls a pleasant California visit with John and Carrie Jensen from Florida and a Vancouver family. The writer notes missing local ball games and sends regards to friends.

Times California John Carrie Jensen Florida Vancouver S. Ia. Johnson

Weather and homebound notes from Anacortes reader

Reader from P O Box 185 Anacortes writes to editor with subscription renewal and address change. Mentions moving within Puget Sound from one island to another, compares weather to home, reports cooler, cloudy conditions, and sends regards to hometown. Signed Mrs Bill Tenborg.

Puget Sound Bill Tenborg

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