Nice to Know Visitors and Birthday Celebrations Across Town
Margaret Mammen and Clancy Sherman visited Lena Rosburg in Estherville on February 7. Many relatives and friends from Lincoln Nebraska Omaha Iowa Wisconsin and California stopped by for meals visits and belated birthdays. A hospital admission followed Perry Cranston’s hot pot pie mishap. others returned from California trips and hosted gatherings at several homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy Sherman
Garner
Town
Lena Rosburg
Benton Curry
Lucille Campbell
Perry Cranston
Merlin Cramton
Lakeville
Mim
Lakeville Hospital
Perry
Alfred Luke
Grachtinger
May c
Elmer Masters
California
Elmine
Glen
Raymond
Los Angeles
Obituary for Arthur Lowenberg of Goodell Indiana
Arthur Lowenberg 73 of Goodell Indiana died February 9 1977. Funeral services were held February 12 at St Francis Church Belmond. He was married to Mary Nolan and survived by his wife three sons and four daughters. He is also survived by sisters and numerous nieces nephews and other relatives. Local relatives and friends attended the funeral and numerous visitors called. A Korean tour was noted with Brian Helmich visiting before deployment for about one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lowenberg
Goodell
St. Francis Church
Belmond
Law
Mary Nolan
Lowenberg
Henry Theil
Wim. Joyce
Win. Hughes
John Nohin
Graettinger
Nora Brennan
Emmetsburg
Bridget
Wallingford Community Notes From Lakeside Home Visit
Wallingford residents share church week news as Fon Howing returns home after week at Madison conference. Lakeside Home Sunday service featured senior bay member singing. Birthday group formed for Alant Nelon with an angel food cake baked by Mrs Sevatson. Other attendees include Mable Jorstad Dan Retell Mae Egeliml and Selma Olson among Wallingford and Latkeside residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Sevatson
Alant Nelon
Lakeside
Ensnetsburg
Fran Wallingford
Mable Jorstad
Elsi Guimlerson
Dan Retell
Mae Egeliml
Selma Olson
Sith Dybdahl
Bertha Peterson
Wallingford
Hospital News and Local Faith Meetings
A hospital roundup lists admissions at Holy Family and Fairmont hospitals with names and days. Community notices include two month Las Vegas and Long Beach visits by Mr. and Mrs. Sevatson, plus a crowded schedule of ALCW General Meeting events, retreats, worships, Bible studies, and Ash Wednesday service in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. L. G. Sevatson
Las Vegas
Nevada
Long Barch
California
Alcw Genera
Rebeces Circle
Delores Young
Berth Olson
Virginia Thompson
Beth Peterson
Helen Matheson
Iva Anderson
Evelyn Rolfson
King's Kids Retreat
Goors Samaritan
County Farm
Logos League
Wallingford Historical Society Seeks Bids for Building
Henry Lason reported on bid status for the proposed Emmet County Historical Society building to be at the northeast corner of the Emmet County Fairgrounds near Iowa Lakes Community College. The society is still soliciting bids while reporting on sales of the third Emmet County History volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lason
Emmet County Historical Society
Wallingford Lutheran Church
Larsen
Emmet County Fairgrounds
Iowa Lakes Community College
Ivadell Ross
Emmet County
Oliver Shonkwiler
Farm Bureau
Emmet County State Bank
Ringsted
Emmet County Public Employees Credit Union
Arnold Gaurde Insurance Agency
Armstrong
Lincoln Central Madrigal Singers Swing Choir
Pauline Jensen
59Th Street Bridge
Otto Schaper
Living History
Des Moines
Nordien Peterson
Graettinger Picnic Held in Calif in 42nd Year
The 42nd Graettinger Iowa Picnic occurred Sunday January 9 at Santiago Park Santa Ana California with a small crowd due to the Super Bowl. A baby girl Jennifer Ann Kempf was born at Patrick Air Force Base Florida weighing 7 pounds 20 ounces to Mr and Mrs Dennis Kempf and has a sister Michelle aged almost two. grandparents are Frank and (unnamed) Kempf Graettinger Kenneth Allie Longmont Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Iowa
Santiago Park
Santa Ana
California
Jennifer Ann
Dennis Kempf
Patrick Air Force Base
Florida
Jennifer
Michelle
Frank Kempf
Graettinger
Kenneth Allie
Longmont
Colorado
BY Courses At Spencer Opens Fourth Term at Buena Vista
Seven courses will be offered for the fourth term at Buena Vista College Spencer Center under Dr. James Lockard. The term runs March 1 to April 21 with classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 and 8:30. Registration is Feb 22 24 and March 1 3 from 5 to 8:30. Provisions for mail registration via Dr. Lockard are noted. A separate item describes a picnic and gifts for the oldest man and woman and youngest child, with low turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista College
Spencer Center
James Lockard
Spencer School of Business
W. 5Th
Storm Lake
Iowa
Happy Hustlers Meet Discuss Officers and Charity
The Jack Creek Happy Hustlers held a regular meeting at Clarence Weis’s home with president Cindy Schmitt presiding. Members and officers attended, nut cups were prepared for Estherville Hospital, and mint making was demonstrated. new officers were installed and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Creek Happy Hustlers
Clarence Weis
Cindy Schmitt
Marguita
Moniea
Janna Weis
Janet Luke
Kay
Ann Anderson
Sandra Jacobson
Janis
Teress Gray
Mary White
Lynda England
Donna Iverson
Curre Rees
Estherville
Tes
Marquita
Monica
Janna
Valerie Iverson
Immaculate Conception and Bethel Lutheran Church Schedule
Church schedules list Masses Confessions and Rosary for Immaculate Conception and Bethel Lutheran. Services include Holy Communion Youth Choir 8th grade confirmation and church activities with times across February. Names include Pastor J Reitz George Brighton and Lydia Rebecca Naomi Priscilla Dorcas Miriam Elizabeth Ester Hannah Magdalene Ruth Mary and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception
Father Vincent Beacom
Bethel Lutheran Church
J. Reitz
Lydia
Rebecca
Otto Reitz
Naomi
Priscilla
Alfred Westergard
Dorcas
Miriam
Donald Flint
Elizabeth
Danny Naig
Esther
Sophie Peton
Hannah
Melville Olesen
Mary
Clifford Egelund
Magdalene
Ruth
Jens Kirkegaard
Former Emmetsburg Resident Bernice Douvia Dies at 68
Bernice I Rafferty Douvia of Warrensburg Missouri died January 30 at Johnson County Memorial Hospital at age 68. Born April 8 1908 in Graettinger she was the daughter of William and Ellen Rafferty. She married Floyd A Krieg then Edward S Douvia both deceased. Survived by a son Reverend Maynard Krieg two daughters Bonita and Faith Doubia all of Warrensburg. Funeral February 1 at Holdren Funeral Home with Rev Frank Myer officiating. Burial in Liberty Missouri. Pallbearers named. She was preceded in death by her parents three sisters one brother and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Bernice I. Douvia
Warrersburg
Missouri
Johnson County Memorial Hospital
Graettinger
Bernice Rafferty Douvia
William
Ellen Rafferty
Bernice
Floyd A. Krieg
Mallard
Me Krieg
Edward S. Douvia
Maynard Krieg
Bonita Krieg
Faith Doubia
Warremsburg
SOTH Birthday Celebration This Sunday
A birthday gathering for SOTH is planned this Sunday February 20 from 2 to 4 PM at the Senior Citizens Center. No gifts requested.
Dinner Date Program Review In Graettinger Iowa
The Dinner Date program in Graettinger Iowa began January 6 1976 under the Older American Act via Area Agency on Aging. It offers senior citizens a nutritious meal and social fellowship with activities, home meal delivery for those unable to attend, and plans to expand to five days a week if crowds grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griettinger
Area Agency On Aging
Area Hill
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
Graettinger
Senior Citizens Center
Red Room
Happy Hour
Viola Henvingsen
Lucky Stars Meet Lost Island at Beth Wagner Home
February 12 meet at Beth Wagner's home included Pledge of Allegiance led by Sharon Hermamon, letter from leader Mrs Jorgemen in Texas, camera reveal by Mrs Funk, and closing Pledge by Dianne Voigt. Lori Berkland discussed storage, a four food groups quiz, snacks, games, and a lunch hosted by Beth Wagner and her mother. Reported by Jan Hermanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Island Lucky Stars
Beth Wagner
Pledge of Allegiance
Sharon Hermamon
Julie Farmer
Jorgemen
Texas
Funk
Dianne Voigt
Lori Berkland
Cynthia
Beth
Jan Hermanson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Mammen
Evelyn Nelson
Obi Maison
Diane Marson
Lincoln, Nebraska
Merle Hianon
Harry Barkye, Jr. Garr
Scott
Jett
Darlene Bendixon
Terry Harmoni
Mechele
Jackson
Minn
Carl Rosburg
Ceckie Rauyids
Jim Larson
Feu
Havel Petersen
Larry Westfall
Pomomt
Mane Mas
Charley Westfall
Rose Maison
Lilly Henningsen
Paw Kroenke
Amos Moiormaen
Leone Leonaxi
Leta McCombs
Chan Storm
Kate
Jean
Joan
Omaha
Vincent Leduc
Grimlparous
Julie Marie Starr
Aind
Steven Storm
Don Helmich
Frank Minnens
Ottawa
Weness
Johnny Manninen
Wanda Kerr
Dalbert Mickelson
Mimiy
Vera Powers
David Wolfe
Belvidere
Minois
Marion Micintyre
Cind
Kerr
Muncintyre
Shenwood
Wis
Cpl
Brian Helmich
George Brobst
Marvin Helmich
Elkhart
Wiss
Korea
Wesley Anderson
Tyrone Brown
Daniele
Brown
Mix
Wayne Anderson
Brad Aml Brent
Butch Rousch
Hartley
Ramona DeBerg
Korene
Rent Wml
Kevin
Glen Lundgren
Near Ringstort
Ralph Graettinger
Jim
Lyle Hillmer Aml
Chris
Mason City
Erik Michalson
John Gmettinger
Denison
Roy Nissen
Roy Beck
Ruthven
Wallingford News
Fon Howing
Madison
Wisconsin
Wes Brodin
Lakeside Home
Sefternoon
Bay
Berm Osher
Aadine Ness
I. G. Ness
Emil Rollsson
Earnest. Skattebo
John Thomas
Ron Howling
Nordein Peterson
Bain Fsindeaind
Matthew
Doug Young
Hospital News
Holy Family Hospital
William Brown, Jr
Steven West
Dawn Brodin
Fairmont Hospital
Wesley Brodin
Wallingford Historical Society
Calif
Spencer
The
Amencari
Mobile Concrete
Society
Kester
Strasburg, Virginia
Bethel Alcw Circles
Joshua
Don’s
Bonstead
United Methodist
George Brighton
UMW
UMYF
Luther League
Lost Island Lutheran
William A. Smith
Center Circle
Shirley Knutson
North Circle
Florence Hauge
Bethel
Lars Rierson
Senior Citizen’s Center
Lost Island Lakers
Latin America
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