Decade Reflections and Local Anecdotes From 19Tu Era
The letter fragment reflects on sixties changes and asks about new trends and standards for 19Tu dates. It mentions Helen from Times, Denmark calendar exchanges, and a note about Rick Hansen 2003 from Graettinger, including a pheasant gift and Rose Bowl TV viewing, with misc musings on roads east and west of the meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Hansen
Mary
Bob Hanser
Smitch
Graettinger
Rick
West Point wrestler Bill James and family ties noted
Old Time column highlights Bill James a West Point wrestler at 242 lbs who competed in December at Mankato and River Falls, with a River Falls opponent placing third in last Olympic trials. It mentions his River Falls family, his grandfather Dean James of Emmetsburg, and his River Falls connections. Also lists driver license exam sites and social security schedule announcements for Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mce Connell
Florida
Telos
Bill James
West Point Academy
Bill
Mankato
River Falls
Wisc
Penn State
Town U
Minn. U
Byron James
Dean James
Emmetsburg
West Point
Directory of Graettinger Organizations and Officials
Community church listings and local organizations are shown, naming churches such as Immaculate Conception Bethel Lutheran and United Methodist plus leaders and offices. It includes a public library president Margaret Johnesen and other civic posts like American Legion Auxiliary Lions Club and Legion commander Elroy Kulow with contact details for Dr K L Johnson and Dr James Roberts optometrists at 123 North Sixth Street Pisponsl from the Office 362-4213.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Elroy Kulow
K. L. Johnson
James J. Roberts
North Sixth Street
Cold Winter Weather and Local High School Wins
Cold winter weather persists with light snowfall and temperatures near zero. Graettinger High School basketball teams opened the year with both teams beating Rodman on the local floor. girls led by Iva Murray with 15 points, boys 51 to 26 with Reed Pouter and Harold Strain scoring 20 and 16. Irvin Dalen of the U S navy recently enjoyed leave and returned to the Pacific. Mr and Mrs Joe Hassel and Margaret visited Ottawa and La Salle Illinois, planning to move there in February. Kenneth Henningsen from the U S army arrived home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greettinger High School
Rodman
Guns
Iva Murray
Graettinger Pirates
Reed Pouter
Harold Strain
Irvin Dalen
U. S. Navy
Resives
Pacific
Irvin
Joe Hassel
Margaret
Ottawa
la Salle
Illinois
How Many Miles To Galena A Family Car Trip Tale
New non fiction by Richard Bissell traces a family station wagon tour across the Northwest to Alaska and down the East Coast ending in Galena Illinois. It blends history views with Bissell philosophy as a humorous travelogue. Also featured are six pages of Stil Meadow photographs by Gladys Taber and notes about her Connecticut home and surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Richard Bissell
America
Alaska
Florida
Illinois
Bissell
Gladys Taber
Stil.meadow
Pastry Chef Otto Sauders Bakes Cake in Washington
Former Spencer resident Otto Sauders, 94, now living in Washington, has turned to pastry cooking as a hobby and recently baked a birthday cake in his small kitchen for his daughter-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Otto Sauders
State of
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Focuw
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Iuwa
Palmeer
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terri
Gedgering Methuselan
Helen. K
Denmark
Meridan
Chatham Islands
New Zealand
Estherville
Orange City
Rock Rapid
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Swea City
Oatstact
Social Security District
Fort Dodge
Maron
Msthervile City Hall
Marenio
Senior Citizens Center
Graettinger Business & Professional Directory
B. G. Lquicher
10Th Street
Iowa
Robert Dawson
Frone
Grazurge
A. N. Kruse
Optometrist
Broadway
A. H. Hobson
Terry S. Anderson
North 7Th Street
Estherville, Iowa
Paul G. Larsen
Central Ave
Graettinger Businessmen
Howard Mansen
Jin Spies
Wayne Potter
Leland Stes
Forrest Peterson
George Torrence
Night Maren City
Clerx
Eurest & Tee
Carter Tom Millen
Ruwels Lastine
Directory OF County Officials
Sherif
Francis Hughes
Alma Burne
Richard Miller
Mra
Alice Yoondack Phillips
Roger Berkland
Bert Runneberg
Walter High
Lester Johnson
Russell Peterson
Verv Thompson
Graettinger Coop Grain CO
Wm. Young
Community Church Directory
Lost Island
Lutherara
Walter Rasmussen
Bethel Lutheran Church
O. J. Reitz
United Methodist Church
Harlan Babcock
Wallingford Lutheran
John Pannkuk
Immanuel Lutheran
Graettinger Organizations
INGER
Tom Millea
Woman’ & Club
Marmion
Thoresan
AM. Legion Auxiliary
Fred Kulow
Lions Club
V. G. Rients
Fuhrman Funeral Home and Ambulance Service
Frank Furhman Graettinger
Iow
Ted Knudtson
Graettinger, Igwa
W. G. Rients
Bratland Jewelery
Princess Diamonds
Legion and Auxiliary
Ywenth
DIAL
Kenneth Henningsen
U. S. Army
Thursis
Mr. Henningsen
SAVE
Graettinger Trading
Down Library Lane City Library
City Librarian
Meadow Alburn
Gladys Ta
Ber
Darryl Dalen
Moriis
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger, Tows
Thoreson Insurance Agency
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
L. H. Thoreson
Gracttinger
Iewa
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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