Twin Graettinger Births Bring Families Joy
Mr and Mrs Francis Schealler welcomed a son Alan Michael born Sunday at Holy Family hospital weighing 8 lb 4 oz He has two sisters and a brother Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Schealler and Mr and Mrs Henry Webbe of Graettinger A son David Thiel was born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Petersen of Graettinger at Holy Family hospital Monday weighing 7 lb 3 oz He has two sisters and a brother Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Thiel of Graettinger and Mr and Mrs Alfred Petersen of Ringsted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Schealler
Holy Family Hospital
Alan Michael
Albert Schhealler
Henry Webbe
Graettinger
David Thiel
Lloyd Petersen
Henry Thiel
Alfred Petersen
Ringsted
4 H Girls Exhibit Selections for Iowa State Fair
A Palo Alto county group of 4 H girls exhibits was chosen at the county fair to be shown at the Iowa State Fair. The homemaking project is Home Furnishings. The county fair packed 945 exhibits in the girls building. Selected exhibits include Ruth Pratt with Drapes, Martha Nelson with Picture in a natural wood frame, Judy Campney with Picture in a painted frame, Judy Schuller with Furniture with accessories, and Phyl-
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Palo Alto
Ruth Pratt
Martha Nelson
Judy Campney
Judy Schuller
Phyl
Alternate exhibits at state fair feature diverse items
Ms Lund presents an upholstered chair and a natural wood article by Ka ren Thilges while Elaine Swanson showcases a pillow and Laurie Olsberg a painted article. JWie Doerning contributes a three year Personal expense account book alongside Margaret Jensen. Alternate exhibits include Marsha Graeber Judy Campney Lolene Hood Mary Kenyon Cindy Brown Sandy Schuller Carol Schnell Christine Grove and Alice Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms Lund
Karen Thilges
Elaine Swanson
Laurie Olsberg
Jwie Doerning
Margaret Jensen
Marsha Graeber
Judy Campney
Lolene Hood
Mary Kenyon
Cindy Brown
Sandy Schuller
Carol Schnell
Christine Grove
Alice Jones
NFO Day Added at Iowa State Fair Celebrated Aug 21
The Iowa State Fair board proclaims Tuesday August 21 as NFO Day honoring the National Farmers Organization. Eliott Larsen notes strong cooperation from officials, a 50 by 80 foot tent near the administration building for NFO use, free admission for NFO children under 12, and hosts from Iowa NFO boards. Families greet the event with a picnic in the tent. Separately, the Graettinger theatre screens To Hell and Back starring Audie Murphy on Saturday and Sunday in Technicolor CinemaScope.
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NFO
Iowa State Fair Board
Eliott Larsen
Palo Alto County
State Fair Board
Fair Grounds
Hell
Audie Murphy
Universal - International
Graettinger Theatre
Pioneer Seed dinner in Spencer noted with local visits
Ed Herke attended a Pioneer Seed corn company dinner at Spencer on August 7. Mrs. Herke visited at the home of her brother Raymond Burg and his family the same evening.
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Ed Herke
Pioneer Seed Corn Company
Spencer
Mrs. Herke
Raymond Burg
Community Notes From Humboldt And Nearby
Mrs Wes Sevdy and daughter Karen hosted a ladies gathering at their Humboldt home with guests Sadie Olson Lizzie Jones Anna Jorgen sen Christine Duhn Helen Van De wall Mary Stiles and Helen Larsen Also present were Wille Johnson and other locals Karen traveled from Graettinger to join the group in the morning and return in the evening Plans extend into August as Mrs Johnsons sister Karen Sevdy will teach in Conrad Montana for the coming year Bertha Bortvit departs for California to visit a daughter in Anaheim and moves Sept 1 to Rossmoor Leisure World in Seal Beach a 52 plus retirement community Duane Rasmussen has returned to Ruthven from Norfolk Va after four years Navy service He is the son of Carl Rasmussen and his wife The Carters Kay Carter visited the naval training base at Great Lakes Ill with his parents and Mrs W B Price of St Ansgar
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Wes Sevdy
Karen
Humboldt
Sadie Olson
Lizzie Jones
Anna Jorgensen
Christine Duhn
Graettinger
Sevdy
Helen van Dewall
Mary Stiles
Helen Larsen
Wille Johnson
Lau- Tens
Duane Rasmussen
Ruthven
Norfolk
Navy
Duane
Carl Rasmussen
C. V. Carter
Pat
Kay
Naval Training Base
Great Lakes, Ill
Carters
Graettinger School Insurance Highlights For Pupils
Graettinger Community School presents a student insurance plan covering delayed operations for up to 52 weeks. No hospitalization prerequisites required to begin within 30 or 60 days after an accident. The policy also covers school dances plays social activities safety patrols shop field trips.
Winners in National Drawing and Youth Leadership Reports
Miriam Peton was among 29 second place winners in Iowa and won a Catalina sweater in the California Fashion Sweepstakes at Rexall drug stores. Cheryl Rose and Jim Dalen will present reports at Bethel Lutheran Church services this Sunday.
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Miriam Peton
Iowa
California
Rexall Drug
Miriam
Hammerberg Drug
Graettinger
Cheryl Rose
Jim Dalen
Bethel Lutheran Church
Miss Rose
Mr.Dalen
Con
Lutheran Bible Camp
Lake Okoboji
Committee On
American Lutheran Church
Trio News Visit Parents in Traer Area
Donna Reeves Linda Starkey and Kathy McKenna left Monday for Traer Town to visit Kaye Petersen at the Rev and Mrs Irving Petersen home. Mrs Robert Oliver and child of Markham Illinois have been visiting the parental Mr and Mrs Dan Petersen home.
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Donna Reeves
Linda Starkey
Kathy McKenna
Traer
Town
Kaye Petersen
Irving Petersen
Robert Oliver
Markham
Ill
Dan Petersen
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Legion Hall
Etford Model
TMNT
DIAL
Rooker
Ayrshire
Kenneth Lockwood
Mallard
Carl Lillevik
Emmetsburg
Rae
Graettinger Insurance Agency
Graettinger Community School
National Travelers Life Co
Des Moines
Prompt and Efficient Claims Service
Cimple
ase-Sez
Sbarttinger
Jowa
Church Council
Bethel Lutheran
Cheryl
Raymond Rose
Gracttinger
Jim
Morris Dalens
Estherville
GRAE
Weiners
Clover Farm
Bartlett
Lge
Bologna
del Monte
Hormel
Golden Maid
General Mills Wheaties
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