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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1977

Page

3

Community Notes From Emmetsburg And Surroundings

Mrs Edna Clemenson returned Sunday from a two week Honolulu trip visiting her grandson and family M and Mrs Vance Jensen. Vance is in the Navy there. She was met at Minneapolis airport by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jensen and Dean and Ms Bob Beschorner. Ralph Gractinger and wife went to Ames Iowa Sunday to celebrate daughter Cathy’s birthday. Wesley Andersen visited Mrs Agnes Girves Sunday. Rolfe Lundgren and wife went to Ayrshire to help Mrs Mable Hill celebrate her 85th birthday open house at the Ayrshire Methodist Church. Ramona DeBerg hosted dinner Sunday for a group including Wesley Andersen and Morris Rousch, Rolfe Lundgren, and others. PFC Paul Clausing left Friday to fly to Frankfurt, Germany then to Army base. Ed Bradleys hosted a gathering including Mrs Fred Brown and others from Estherville and Emmetsburg. Robert Masters entertained for son Terry’s 17th birthday with guests including Julius Cole and Ellen Cole. Father Clem Currans visited his mother Mrs Yarais Curtins. Wrestling team and others were entertained after the meet. Phillip Currans and Ruthven, with his mother, recently spent a week in Denver visiting Jim Currans and family. They also stopped in Fremont Nebraska and Colorado Springs. They returned Monday January 7.

Edna Clemenson Honolulu Hawaii Vance Jensen Vance Navy Minneapolis Kenneth Jensen Dean Bob Beschorner Rolfe Lundgren Ayrshire Mable Hill Emmetsburg Robert Masters Terry Russell Peterson Julius Cole Albert Masters Ellen Cole Joanie Origor Estherville Leonard Kinnete Lorie Phillip Currans Ruthven James Currans Denver Colorado Ath Jim Currans Pete Hamilton Fremont Nebraska Currans Colorado Springs

Measles Vaccine Urged for Infants Amid Iowa Outbreak

Commissioner Norman L. Pawlewski urged that all infants six to twelve months receive measles vaccine immediately with a booster at 15 months as Iowa faces a severe rubeola surge. About 500 cases were reported in 33 counties in early 1977, prompting emergency clinics and vaccine stockpiling nationwide.

Commissioner of Public Health Norman L. Pawlewski Iowa Pawlewski Iowa State Department of Health National Center For Disease Control Atlanta

Wallingford Notes Highlight Upcoming Lutheran Events

Doug Young and Glen visit Mrs. Dreyer in Fenton as she recovers from hospital care in Iowa City. Pastor Kramme of Windom, Minn will speak at Wallingford Lutheran Church Feb 6 to 10. Logos League potluck Sunday at 6 p.m. Osher Mikesell wedding attended by relatives. Emmet County Historical Society meets Feb 13 with Living History Farm film and Lincoln Central Swing Choir. Dues due. yearly $3, lifetime $30. Week schedule includes Bible studies, confirmation, and services through Feb 10.

Doug Young Glen Mrs. Dreyer Fenton Iowa City Pastor Kramme Windom Minnesota Wallingford Lutheran Church Logos League Kramme Emmet County Historical Society Living History Farm Des Moines Otto Schaper Lincoln Central Swing Choir Pauline Jensen Ivadell Ross

4-H News 12 Mile Lake NRG Holds January Meeting

The regular meeting at the home of Jodi Schacherer on January 24 opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Dawn Schacherer. Fourteen members answered roll call on dessert and vegetable recipes and new officers for 1977 were installed.

Lake N.R.G Jodi Schacherer Dawn Schacherer Donna Chrestinsen Cindy Twite Rhonda Reutter Ranae Reutter Joleen Borchers Ruth Dalen Jodi

SCORE To Meet In Spencer For SCORE February 10

SCORE to hold its monthly meeting Thursday February 10 1977 at 9 30 a m at the Northwest Federal Savings and Loan in Spencer Iowa District Director of the SBA J Harold Sears announced Counselors offer free management counseling and services to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs Gulbrand Jensvold Chapter Chairman invites interested persons to attend The High Lake Get Together Club meets February 8 at 2 00 p m at Mrs Gerald Schmidt home with a 1 00 Valentine gift exchange attendees to bring a cherry dessert recipe and their own hobby work Also noted a 1966 England discovery of over 1200 antique gold coins valued at more than 1 400 000.

Iowa Lakes Service Corps of Retired Executives SCORE Northwest Federal Savings and Loan Spencer J. Harold Sears Iowa Small Business Administration Gulbrand Jensvold High Lake Gerald Schmidt

Fehrs to perform at Bethel Family Night

The David Fehr family from West Bend will provide the program for Bethel Lutheran Church Bethel ALCW Family Night. The public is invited to attend on Sunday February 6 at 7 30 p m.

Davidl Fehr West Bend David Fehr Bethel Lutheran Church Bethel Alcw

Card Shower Planned for Kenneth Sorensen

A card shower has been organized by friends and relatives for Kenneth Sorensen who recently underwent surgery. The event invites cards to be sent to Kenneth Sorensen Box 514 Watertown South Dakota 57201.

Kenneth Sorensen Mr. Sorensen Watertown S.D

Bethel Lutheran installs new church officers

The Bethel Lutheran Church installed its new officers with a Church Council including Donald Iverson, David Jacobson, Paul Peton Jr., and James Schoning. Robert Prather was elected president, Frank Jacobsen vice president, and Josephine Flint secretary. Lois Lammers remains treasurer and Leona Jespersen is financial secretary. Retiring after three year terms are Marty Brennan, Joe Green, Donald Peton, and Ray Zeman.

Bethel Lutheran Church Council Donald Iverson David Jacobson Paul Peton, Jr James Schoning Robert Prather Frank Jacobsen Josephine Flint Lois Lammers Leona Jespersen Marty Brennan Joe Green Donald Peton Ray Zeman

Graet tinger Community Apartments Annual Meeting

The Graet tinger Community Apartments annual meeting is set for next Monday February 7 at the Senior Citizens Center. Directors will be elected and other business will be addressed at the 2 00 p.m. gathering.

Graettinger Community Apartments, Inc Senior Citizens Center

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