Christmas Eve draw mishap and bird notes reflect small town life
A December 23 community event ran smoothly except for a faulty whistle and dead PA mike, with Sam Watson delivering the only reliable voice. Santa Claus, J Alger, and Graettinger’s agee drew prizes while one absent name was noted. Nearby, the Walden family reported rare white winged crossbills near High Lake cemetery, part of a dwindling flock. Citizens voice concern over rising federal spending and debt, urging Congress to cut spending to curb inflation. Despite worries, Christmas cards brought warm news of gifts and memories, including losses and service visits, and a Happy New Year wish to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Watson
Mike
Sam
Graettinger
Santa Claus
J. Alger
Winter Weather And Navy News In 1945 Era
The Times Of January 4 1945 notes a cold wave with 12 below zero temps and slippery streets. Bob Olson becomes chief petty officer after years in the navy. Chaplain Werner Carlsen visits Graettinger and St Pauli parishioners. Mrs Mary Margaret Skattebo hires as trade teacher succeeding Don Olesen. Walnut Township Farm Bureau meets with large attendance. Dwayne Lammers returns home for Christmas. Funeral for Asa Hankey of Osgood held at Emmetsburg Methodist Church. Gerhardt Jensen now petty officer third class at Farragut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner N. Carlsen
Graettinger
Rev. Carlsen
St. Pauli
Rev
Carlsen
U.S. Navy
Mary Margaret Skattebo
Ruthven
Don Olesen
Walnut Township Farm Bureau
Jens Kirkegaard
R. W. Ashby
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Cian
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Coby
Iowa
Ne WeAece Association
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terris
C. F. Walden
High Lake
Waldens
Iowa Audubon Society
U.S. Treasury
Congress
Executive Department
Wisconsin
Hell
GHS
Neme
Bob Olson
Wm. C. Olson
Uncle Sam
Navy
Tion
Martin Simonson
Dwayne Lanemers
Mrs
Henry Lammers
Asa Hankey
Osgold
Emmetsburg
Methodist Church
William Bohr
J. H. Miller
Evergreen Cemetery
Gerhardt Jensen
Farragut
Thoreson Insurance Agency
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Joe Joyce
Wes
Graettinger Hardware
Margaret Stewart
Merlin Young
Shaver Mfg. Co
Havel Shaver
John DeVries
Armelle Cornelius
Luvern Nissen
Harvey Pedersen
Robert Lannagard
Pon Mitchell
Helen DeVries
Lloyd Cornelius
Jerry Simington
Ward Schever
Wendell Falex
Jim Helmick
TLE Lao
Ed Herke
Graettinger Business & Professional Directory
B. G. Louscher
10Th Street
Robert Dawson
Estherville
A. N. Kruse
Optometrist
Broadway
A. H. Hobson
Emmetsb&urg
Terry I. Anderson
North 7Th Street
Esthearville
Owa
Emmeteburg
Paul G. Larsen
Central Ave
Am Tou
K. L. Johnson
James J. Roberts
North Sixth Street
Fuhrman Funeral Home and Ambulance Service
Frank Furhman
Graettinger Coop Grain CO
W. G. Rients
Ted Knudtson
Bratland Jewelery
Princess Diamonds
Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative
America
Pocahontas
Dennis
Clara Mae
Theresa and
Marilyn
Herman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Francis
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