Local Notes and Sports Snippets From Graettinger
Arthur Eilingeen of Decorah captured two opossums feeding with his chickens and plans to train them for display at the 1944 Decorah fair. June Duet, guard for Norwalk, stood tallest among guards at the Warren county tournament at 4 feet 7 1/2 inches, the third Norwalk girl in 12 years to play on the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Eilingeen
Decorah
Arthur
Mr. Ellingson
Winneshiek County
June Duet
Norwalk
Warren County
Mrs. Niewald Returns Home After Caring For Father
Mrs. Fred Niewald comes home after three weeks in Buffalo Missouri helping her ailing father who is now much improved. Mrs. John Jastrow visits at the Niewald home. the two women are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Niewald
Buffalo
Bet
John Jastrow
Shower and anniversary notices from A W Richardson and J M Snyder homes
Mrs Bob Sprout and Miss Shirley Sprout hosted a miscellaneous shower for Ruth Hankey and LeRoy Wikert at the A W Richardson residence on February 7 with games contests and a light lunch. Fifty guests later surprised Mr and Mrs Snyder on their 40th anniversary with social time and supper. Weekend visitors included Patricia Bergstrom and families from Des Moines Clinton Minnesota and visiting kin at the Hankey and Herke households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sprout
Shirley Sprout
A.W. Richardson
Ruth Hankey
LeRoy Wikert
Maries Birkland
Frinke R
Wm. Goranson
M Wm. McConnell
J. M. Snyder
Snyder
Sam Torkelson
Ermes
Gjerde
Graettinger Picnic Report From LA Trip February 1945
Graettinger residents recall a January 28 LA picnic and share church news from Pasadena California dated February 12 1945 The letter notes a February 1-4 mission meeting a mortgage burning on February 4 and a turkey dinner January 30 The paper rolling club earned 1000 in two years funding church relief work and shows how the group supports garments for relief efforts The letter closes with thanks and affection to the Graettinger community and mentions a photo of paper rolling and church officials in the foreground
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Tommy
Louis Christensen
Christensen
Rev. Andersen
Graettinger 1945 picnic notes large turnout and hopes for 1946
The Graettinger community reports ideal weather for the 1945 picnic with many old friends and young folks reuniting. Attendees include Louis Christensen and numerous named locals. The note expresses hope for a larger gathering in 1946 amid wartime travel limits and fuel restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Community Fire Thanks for Swift Neighbors Aid
Mr and Mrs L Li Paulsen thank neighbors friends and Gradlinger Fire Department for prompt efficient response to a Friday home fire. They credit timely aid with preventing a disastrous blaze and express many thanks to all who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradlinger Fire Department
L. Li. Paulsen
Early Iowa sale lists livestock and a pioneer's family obituary
The item catalogs 18 head of horses and mules with several teams and gear, a cattle lot, and household goods. It also carries a lengthy obituary for Mrs. Meade, tied to Emmetsburg and Spirit Lake massacre history, noting survivors Clarke Meade Frank Meade and Mrs Leo O Connor, with ties to the Howe and Sharp families and Palo Alto tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Frank Meade
Emmetsburg
Meades
Meade
Howe
Abbie Gardner Sharp
Sharp
Abbie
Spirit Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Graettinger, Ia
Osgood News
Manufac
Shaver Manufacturing Co
Graettinger, Iowa
L. Christensen
Pasatena
California
McCormick Deering
McCormick-Deering
Lee Robinson
Father Rowats Sullivan
Berniece Gilbaugh
Kay Grartiinger
Dr. Wikert
Leis Graetiinger
Meloo
John Wikert
Frank Bernsformer
Murland Wikert
TL. M. Heuertz
Carrie Duis Hornstra
H. W. Hornstra
Anna Duus Warne
H. Warne
Vivian Sullivan
Helen Sullivan
Ruth Young
Eleanor Dalen
LaVerne Paulsen
C. Wikert
Roy M. Young
Robert Curry
Dorothy Sandvng
Darlene Wikert
George
Milton Wikert
J. H. Gammon
Russell Duhn
L. Garrett
Doris Garrett
Delores Overland
Vangie Reeves
Deena Johnson
J. Thorsness
Newell Smith
Genevieve Gammon Smith
Kelly Gammon
Ann Brit
Louis Graettinger
Paul
Gloria Yaberg
Pauline Yaberg
Grover Yaberg
Karl Moraine
Blakely
U. S.A
Mrs
el Molino
Pasadena
Emmetsburg Hospital
Black Hawk County
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J. J. Skow, Graettinger
TH. A. Elsenbast
Horswell Ins
Times Office
M-1
Russell Jacobsen
Ford Redan
Enquire Times Office
Baldwin
Armstring Piano Co
Spencer, Iowa
Ford Sale
Kenneth Barringer
Ruthven
Iowe
Martin Furniture
Gracttinger
Adolph, Spies
Chester
Farrow
John Jensen
D. C. Barringer
Postal Card
Hall Roberts’ Son
Postville
Iowa
Turner's
Marley's
Feel Store
Miller Oil Station
Hell
Gertrude Nipher
Eseeville
Ted Roans
John Deere Sarn
McCormick
Ben F. Reeves
Peterson Implement Co
ED Herke
International Harvester Co
Peterson
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