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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
6
Mankato State College granted 217 degrees at the second summer session commencement on Wednesday August 21 at 1 30 in the main auditorium. Rosemary Graettinger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Graettinger, received a bachelor of science degree.
Connie Peterson daughter of Myr and Mrs Floyd Peterson of Ayrshire Iowa was crowned regional Queen of Conservation August 14 at the Wright County Fair Eagle Grove Iowa. She won a 17 jewel ladies wrist watch. Peterson qualified by being selected as one of two queens to represent Palo Alto Sail Conservation Dis.
Connie, sixteen, will be a junior at Ayrshire Consolidated High School. She participates in 4-H and school activities, reflecting a busy student life.
The Elizabeth circle of Bethel Lutheran church toured the Lake Okoboji Bible camp, presenting a contribution and attending services, meals, and visits. Leaders are Mrs. Thomas Thomsen and Mrs. Frank Christensen, with several members and drivers joining.
Universal's rugged outdoor adventure stars Kirk Douglas in a dynamic lead with Gene Rowlands co starring. The film features a daring escape, a jail break, and a helicopter chase across rugged terrain, delivering brisk thrills and a Bravura performance.
Five generations of the Elmer Christensen family honor the couple's 40th wedding anniversary in Boone. Attendees include Mrs. N. P. Westergaard of Kimballton, Mrs. Elmer Christensen, Allyn Christensen of Madrid, and Mrs. Harry Matays with daughter Theresa of Des Moines.
State Senator John Brown announces resurfacing of Highway 18 with a 24 foot blacktop from Emmetsburg to Ruthven starting Tuesday September 10. The project matches the earlier Emmetsburg to Algona upgrade, widens the road, and keeps existing routes. The Ruthven to Spencer segment is also slated for similar work with no route changes planned.
Wallingford residents and neighbors from Ruthven Ottosen Forest City and nearby towns enjoyed a family picnic at Ingham Lake Bible Camp on Friday. Visitors included Mrs Thora Barlow of Minneapolis and Mrs Conrad Brekke of Estherville plus several local relatives and friends sharing meals and social calls over the weekend.
B Bestul led at the Little Sioux par sonage south of Milford as boys quartet sang at Lost Island church and Little Sioux services Sunday morning. They also performed at Wallingford Lutheran for County Home residents and for Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bradshaw of Wallingford. Numerous locals made visits, birthdays, school departures, and travel updates following weekend activities.
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