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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
7
Local items report residents visiting Emmetsburg, Grettinger, and Graettinger for business and social calls. Several residents, including John Fordges and Bert Montgomery, are noted plus a stroke incident to a former Emmetsburg man. The Times notes the Branagan health update, a newborn infant’s brief life, and Christmas card sales at the office.
Graettinger high school basketball beat Terris 23 to 14 and Maple Hill 25 to e, marking Terris’ first home loss in four years and Maple Hill’s first defeat since the 1980 season. Miss Telisabeth Spies attended Ruth ven funeral on Tuesday.
Zion Lutheran Church notes a German service in the Methodist church next Sunday after noon at 2100. Rev Otis L Lang is pastor. Methodist Church notes a young peoples rally Monday evening at Swea City with plans to attend. The ministerial nesting at Estherville was attended by the pastor last Monday. Sunslay School teachers met Monday evening. many attended and discussed Christmas Eve exercises. The message urges divine worship and invites all to share in God’s blessings.
The funeral for Carl Hansen, longtime Graettinger resident and Norwegian immigrant, drew a large crowd from the community. He was born August 5 1852 near Oslo Northland Norway and died recently at age 80. He lived in Bode Emmetsburg Graettinger and operated farms and a shoe store before settling in Graettinger for the past twenty years. He is survived by his wife five children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Times extends sincere sympathy to the family.
Communion service Sunday at 10 30 for First Lutheran. Gleaners meet next Wednesday eve December 14 at Mrs Theo Lewison. Confirmands to pose for group photo Saturday at Matherville before noon. Last Island Lutheran church has no service. A reception is planned for the newly confirmed. Scriptural reflection quotes Psalm 32 4 6 by Rev M Mandsager urging confession and preparation for communion.
St Pauls Lutheran Church in Graettinger schedules Sunday school at 9 45 and services at 10 45 with no evening service. Country church holds 1 o clock Sunday school and 2 o clock services. Women’s Aid meets Thursday December 15 at Mrs Knud Sorensen home. Luther League meets Friday at 8 at the Knud Sorenson home. Choir members meet Saturday evening at the church. An annual meeting shifts to alternating Sunday morning services between Graettinger and the country church with corresponding afternoon or evening services and a shift to formal morning services and informal afternoon/evening services.
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