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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
6
The Cass county district court moved 16 000 cases dating to 1869 from a box filing system to flat files. The WPA led a six worker, nearly two year effort in the courthouse to complete the project.
A lengthy Wallingford column notes numerous visits and gatherings across Emmetsburg and surrounding towns. Families travel for funerals, reunions, and social events while local clubs meet and plan activities. Individual mentions include the Hurlburt, Larsen, and Tor kela households with various guests.
Barber shop ad proclaims best services with shaves haircuts shampoos and shower baths. The Jensen shop invites patrons to share in their patronage and highlights workmanship and friendly service.
A roundup of social visits and travels. C F P Jackson, Spencer visitor. Mr and Mrs H Gring of Farmer City visited relatives including Mrs Charlie Hash’s family. Albert Richards to California for six weeks with parents. Grover and Estherville guests at local homes. Messrs Hash and Johnson left for Winona on a Watkins tour. Community groups held events at Wallingford hall and church basement. P T A meeting featured Alaska talk and Boy Scout plans. A large crowd attended various gatherings. Local weddings, births, funerals, and illnesses noted among area families with multiple travels to nearby towns.
Thursday with Mrs Louis Osher. Eastside Sewing Club met Wednesday at the church basement. Guest Day featured lunch. Mary Swartz visited Henry Holt home near Maple Hill. Elizabeth Patton and daughters from Grover visited with sister Helge Helgeson. Billie Anderson family from Terris visited Sam Anderson. Fred Rokenbrodt and Gene Pickell families in Grover hosted visitors. Virginia Ramsey resumed duties at High Lake School after illness. Ryan Lake Club entertained by Mrs Hogan Hoganson. Sam Anderson visited Reinbeck relatives. Hans Jensen and daughter called on Robert Woods in Grover. Large basket social at Jackson school with Ana Gunderson teacher. Mildred Christensen of Ruthven stayed with parents. Mrs Maria Jacobsen and others hosted Ladies Aid. Amos Hageland and Clarence Egeland attended Teachers Training at Fatherville. Mrs John Graff recuperating from operation at Coleman hospital. News of Mildred Shannon marrying Robert Sanders in Los Angeles. Shannon former resident. Donald and Duane Law had tonsils removed at Coleman hospital. Jens Egeland visited Geo Smith in Estherville. Otto Hanson visited Howardbendixen near Terri.
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