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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
8
A reflective Christmas piece recalls childhood, forgiveness week, and holiday mishaps. It shares family anecdotes about a duck named Mr MacDougal and a dog’s escapades, ending with lines on whimsical gifts and gentle, rural Christmas ritual.
A kindergarten boy acting as inn keeper in a Christmas play tells the visiting sun that there is no room, prompting a playful invitation to come in for a drink as a lighthearted scene.
Norman Thomas, stationed with southern army lines, visits the John Thomas home in Wallingford for a few days. North Dakota visitors rode in via car, aiding travel connections to Sioux Falls. Mrs. Merlyn Clark and Mrs. Francis Johnson joined Mrs. Howard Pollard Armstrong for a Des Moines trip to the Auxiliary meeting. Pastor N. L. Jolivette and Pastor Benjamin Colivet attended Swea City Conference. An address from a local workman lists ACT Gail Becland N. G. 2680542, CO A 3rd BA, 3rd Trg. Reg. Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, with Francis Johnson and David Swanson in 4-H roles.
Large classified listing of diesel tractors from 1949 to 1960 including Farmall IH Super MTA WD6 LA and John Deere A models with PS power steering. Also offers 1953 Cass combine PTO and 1955 Farmall 300 with PS. Various implement attachments and loaders, windrowers and balers, plus New Holland and Cockshutt gear. Multiple item numbers and specs listed with prices and hardware bundles.
Local member accompanied Donald Peterson and his track on the county 4 H Crop Drive Saturday with 35 dashes of corn and $6.00 in cash for their efforts. Clarence Skattebo arrived home from Estherville hospital after a surgical patient stay. Mrs. Skattebo stayed in the Skattebo home during the time. The four month old Harvey Anderson baby is staying with aunt Mrs. Robert Ref sell while mother recovers in Estherville hospital. Elaine Refsell will take part in
No piano recital occurred Saturday at Pastor Peter gen home. Family Night Sunday featured Deanna Iverson reading devotions. Pastor Jolivette led a Christmas hymn. The League band performed three numbers with Joyce Clark Ruth Ness Marjorie Ness Jimmy Skattabo Beverly Egeland and others. A vocal trio and cornet piece closed the program. A festive lunch followed served by local families including And erson Herum Nat terstad Peterson and Natterstad.
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