Grandson Marries in Portland Ore
Robert Duane Johnson and Gail Eileen Bolton wed at Capitol Hill United Methodist Church in Portland Oregon on December 6 at 2 pm. Music featured Lara's Theme played by Linda Laine and a flute solo by Sue and Jean Bolton. Gail is the Bolton daughter and Robert the Johnson son, with family ties to Graettinger and Margaret George Johnson as grandfather.
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Robert Duane Johnson
Gail Eileen Bolton
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
Portland
Oregon
Lara
Linda Laine
Laron Hall
Sue and
Jean Bolton
Lyla
Gail
Charles Bolton
Robert
Duane Johnson
Graettinger
Margaret George Johnson
Russell Johnson
A Christmas Poem of a Young Mother's Tender Care
A brief Christmas verse shows a very young mother smiling at the newborn. She wraps the child in a ragged swaddling cloth with gentle hands, conveying quiet devotion and maternal care.
Infant’s gaze on a world of strife and sorrow
A lyric scene frames an infant awakening to life and faith. Loving fingers guide tiny hands, while a mother’s gentle laughter blesses the child’s first spoken name, turning hardship into a sacred moment of tenderness.
Pensions Mailed In Iowa For Annual Income Questionnaires
About 15 000 veterans widows and parents in Iowa received annual income questionnaires with VA pension and DIC checks. VA official Bob Sinders urged prompt return by January 1 to avoid suspension or delay of 1976 benefits. Exemptions apply to those 72 and older unless income changes occur.
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Veterans Administration
Towa
VAA
Bob Sinters
Des Moines
Winters
Veterans Service Organizations
Pirettes Fall to Terrill Tigerettes 52 48 in Tight Clash
Terril led most of the game and held a 24 14 halftime edge. Graettinger rallied in the third quarter to close to 52 48 at the final buzzer. Barb Green led Graettinger with 38 points. Terril’s Lynn Brockmeyer scored 24. Tammy Kulow and Jackie Kulow contributed for Graettinger. rebounding saw Shelly Cox grab 17 boards. Coach Rod Hough praised guard play and overall improvement.
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Pirette
Shelly Cox
Pirettes
Tigerettes
Terril
The
Graettinger
Barb Green
Jackie Kulow
Barb Miller
Terris
Lynn Brockmeyer
Jane Kempf
Pirates
Lou Petersen
Julie Kulow
Tammy Kulow
Rod Hough
Ordinary Man Sparked World History, Says Unknown Author
A note on a single man who did not seek power or wealth yet changed history. Born to peasants in obscure villages, he worked as a carpenter and itinerant preacher, never wrote a book or held office. His execution, betrayal, and borrowed grave preceded centuries of influence. John Quincy Adams reflects on Christmas Day 1820.
Santa helpers sought for Graettinger candy drive
Elmer Masters urges local businesses and volunteers to prepare candy and apples for Santa's visit. The packing session is Thursday at 1 p.m. at city hall. Graettinger plans to distribute up to 480 sacks of candy to area children after the movie at the American Legion on Saturday, December 20.
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Elmer Masters
Santa
Graettinger
Masters
The
American Legion
Booster Bucks Winner Named at Graettinger Event
Frank Herke won fifty Booster Bucks in the 3 p.m. drawing supervised by Roy Show as part of Graettinger's Old Fashioned Saturday. The usual $25 drawing was cancelled to make way for the big $150 prize.
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Frank Herke
Graettinger Booster
Roy Show
Graettinger
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FORD
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Terrill Tigerettes
Jenson
Fullerton
Central
Estherville
Tle
Tfim
Charles
George
John Quincy Adams
the Graettinger Times
Diane Miner
Pat Duhn
Julie Besaw
Kathy Stroud
Evelyn Nelson
Margaret Mammen
Jerry
Becky Wiseman
Pepsi-Cola
Bottling CO
aBza
Times
Booster Bucks
Tony Alesch
Pioneer Seed Company
Iowa
Noneer
Hi-Breo International, Inc
Central Division Street
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