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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

4

Church Notes at Graettinger and Surrounding Lutheran Churches

Sunday School times listed for Graettinger and Osgood plus Walnut locations. Midweek Lent services, choir practices, and confirmations scheduled. Pastor notices from Rev Wim Bohr Rev Verner N Carlsen Rev Halman Rev M Mand­sager. Mission meetings and Lenten boxes urged. Welcome to worship.

ST. Pauls Lutheran Church Graettinger Walnut Womens Missionary Society Anna Jorgengens So, Walnut Church Jesus Caiaphas Verner N. Carlsen Lutheran Church First Lutheran Church Lost Yeland Church Halman Minneapolis Deaconesa Home Chicago J. 0. Gisselquiat Lost I Divine

Finnish relief donations noted by The Times

The Times collects funds for Finnish relief with contributions sent to H. L. Horton in Des Moines, the state treasurer. Donations arrive via Lutheran churches and other channels, including checks of 5 and 6 dollars, plus a 2.50 dollar gift from Mr. and Mrs. Ole Wicks. Mrs. Wicks visited The Times office and spoke of a Norwegian language paper and grim European news. City Meat Market advertises meats, groceries, and fresh produce under proprietor Robt. Simongan in Graettinger, Iowa.

the Times H. L. Horton Des Moines Ole Wicks Wicks Times Europe City Meat Market City Robt Simongan Prop Telad Graettinger Towa

Graettinger items highlight local visits and deaths

Emmetsburg and Graettinger residents frequent visits from Estherville Des Moines and Fort Madison. News covers births deaths including Petersens passing, civic events and school issues, plus peculiar regional anecdotes and community updates from Graettinger and surrounding towns.

Petersen Dies After Frid ay Night in Gradt nger

Peter A Petersen died Friday night at 11 15 pm in Gradt inger aged 65. Born June 6 1874 in Rad ernlov Denmark he came with Jens and Ellen Petersen to Palo Alto County where the Lowt Island farm became their home before moving to Gradt inger last fall. He married September 24 1902 in Misp Ania Leaven and leaves widow two children Dale LeRoy Dorene May and two sons in law plus many relatives. funeral arrangements were handled by Arnold Sevold with casket bearers J R Skow James Hansen Chris Sengen Hans Jenaen Charles Bon atead and Peter Hermanson.

Arnold Sevold Graatstinger J. R.skow James Hansen Chris Sengen Hans Jenaen Charles Bonatead Peter Hermanson Peter Petersen Radernlov Denmark Vang Mageed Grdabtinger Jens Ellen Petersen Palo ‘Alto Winrchge Ania Laveen Horneys Mra Jorgen Liargen Ger Wiltier Onitt ‘Tgland Phics Hile The Ad On Landchildren Dale LeRoy Dorene May ‘Darsen Hee

Farewell Party for Murphys Near Emimetaburg

A social farewell gathering was held Sunday evening at the Murphy home west of Emimetaburg for Mr and Mrs Murphy who soon leave the farm. Other notes mention the Lost Island Home Mission Society meeting planned for Friday and a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs Wy B O’Brien on Monday evening with refreshments served.

Arphy J. R. Murphy West Emimetaburg Murphys Loat Island Mision Society Thoreson Stety Bridge Men’s Bridge Club P. J. Paulaen A. P. Thompson Latson Cafe Olene Jacobson Francis McCarty Catholic Daughters of America Catherine Hester Margaret Andersen

Norman Thoregon Three Years Old Today

Norman Thoreson son of Mr. and Mrs. H L Thoreson is celebrated on his third birthday with family greetings from The Times. The Kiddie observed at the Thoregon home as the guest of honor. Congratulations and birthday wishes pour in from relatives and friends.

W. A. Jay Audubon Red Oak G. W. Wallace Norman Thoregon Washington Norman ‘Thoreson Norman H. L. Thoreson Thoregon Times R. C. Mason Graettinger

Adia Tablets Claim Quick Relief for Acid Stomach

Adia Tablets promise fast relief from acid stomach pain between meals indigestion and heartburn due to excess acidity with a money back guarantee. Sold at all drug stores.

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