Senior Graettinger Resident Looks Forward To 91st Christmas
Kirsten Larsen Nelson, born in 1869 in Denmark and later Mrs Jens Thomsen, then John Nelson, is Graettinger's longtime resident approaching her 91st Christmas. She raised 11 children, 28 grandchildren, and 48 great grandchildren, ran a farm, baked bread, churned butter, made clothing, quilts, rugs, and mittens, and now lives alone while reflecting on past hard years and modern work-saving appliances. Open house marked her 90th birthday with over 200 visitors, and she remains active with garden tasks and jigsaw puzzles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
Graettinger
Nelson
Kirsten Larsen
Denmark
Jens Thomsen
Anna Jorgensen
Ida Christensen
Thomas Thomsen
Bill Thomsen
Mary Christiansen
Clara Andresen
Mayme Stueland
Herman, Minn
Lars Thomsen
Wallingford
Albert Thomsen
Belmond
Social Items St Paul Circles Plan January Meetings
St Paul Circles of the Lutheran women schedule meetings at member homes on January 16 with pot luck dinners and gift exchanges. Separate note lists dates and gift amounts for Miriam 1, Ruth 4, Elizabeth 5, Mary guest, Priscilla 6. Also announces former Graettinger residents Harry and wife Fink to observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Christmas Day at their Scottsdale home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
St. Paul's
Miriam
Pete Miller
Ruth
Edgar Grein
Bill Thompson
Harry E. Fink
Heatherbrae
Scottsdale
Arizona
Graettinger
Chicago
Ill
Dorothy Mills
Wenatchee
Washington
Harry
St. Louis
Mio
Gage
Phoenix
Arck
Ruth TerVeen
Waterkee
Iowa
Marjorie Petersen
Tampa
Fla
Warren
Batherville
Joan White
Denver
Colo
John
Cape Canaveral
Christmas Novena Attended By Local Group And Guests
After the service a Christmas Novena ended with movies shown by Mr and Mrs Nick Spear reflecting their European tour and Shrine visit. The program closed with carols led by Mrs Agnes Girres, Mrs Marge Hoffman, and Elisabeth Spies. An offering for St Monica's Home in Sioux City was taken. Mary Alesch and Genevieve Spies as Mr and Mrs Santa entertained, gifts distributed, and a holiday lunch was served by the refreshment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Spear
Loundes
Agnes Girres
Marge Hoffman
Elisabeth Spies
St.Monica's
Sioux City
Santa
Mary Alesch
Genevieve Spies
Glen Reeves completes naval boot training
Glen L. Reeves, son of Mrs. Marie Reeves of Graettinger Iowa, is slated to graduate from recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Reeves
San Diego
Calif
Glen L. Reeves
Marie Reeves
Grachtinger
Iowa
Naval
Graduation Exercises Mark Boot Camp End in San Diego
The graduation exercises in San Diego will mark the end of nine weeks of boot camp with a full dress parade and review before military officials and civilian dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Methodist Church Announces Christmas Events and Services
Ralph C. Grote Faator is listed. Sunday worship starts at 10:30 after 9:30 church school. Intermediate MYF meets after school Wednesday. Woman's Society meets Thursday at 2. Final rehearsal for Community Christmas Chorus Thursday 8:30. Community Christmas Concert December 18 at 8. Christmas program December 23 at 7.30. A free will offering will defray expenses. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ralph C. Grote
Faator
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Our Church
Hospital News Admits Several Graettinger Residents
Hilly Emrly Hospital admitted Tuesday December 6 Robert Miller of Graettinger. Saturday December 10 Charles Der rickson of Graettinger. Monday December 12 Martin Stewart of Graettinger Dismm. Wednesday December 7 Robert Miller of Graettinger and Clarence Sisatteho of Wallingford. Thursday December 8 Charles Der Saturday December 10 Mrs Alan Hersteff and baby boy of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital News
Hilly Emrly Hospital
Robert Miller
Graettinger
Charles Derrickson
Martin Stewart
Clarence Sisatteho
Wallingford
Alan Hersteff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thoreson-Bonstead
Ign Es Ag Ie
Old St. Nick
Hammerberg Drug
Hammerberg
Kodak
Ben ‘Gur
Hammelberg’s
Scheaffer
Hammerburg’s
Timex
Practical
Pricea
Hammarberg's
Zenith
Grein Electric
Loren Vreeland
Turkey
Clover Farm
Shop Point
Weiners
Hugh Nitchals
Grace Brobai
Edith Pérkins
Lyle Anderson
Eddie Petersen
Loren Nelson
John McDonald
Francis Beschon
Mra
Bul Fade Fially Miller
Ole Solheim
Kaye Petersen
Florence Joyce
Fred Wolfe
Tra Schulte
Eicanor Jacobinn
N. G. Barnemzn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!