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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1977
Page
7
Social calendar items reveal visits and travels among Margaret Mammen Evelyn Nelson and local families. Guests include Paul Kroenke Don Helmich Kay Horsewell Bernice Masters and many others visiting Emmetsburg Denison Omaha and California. Poland family mourns K H Poland's death while shoveling snow.
Admissions on Wednesday include Neil Osher of Wallingford and Mrs. Vincent Leduc of Graettinger. Friday adds Albert Schealler of Emmetsburg, Sunday welcomes Steven Moore of Graettinger. Dismissals on Wednesday include Clifford Harris of Graettinger, Thursday sees Mrs. Vincent Leduc of Graettinger and Neil Mosher of Wallingford.
The notice lists mass times for Bethel Lutheran Church and a dense schedule of church group meetings at various dates. Highlights include Friday January 21 ALCW circles with multiple hosts and potlucks, January 23 Divine Worship at 10:00 a.m., Luther League Swim & Gym at 4:15 p.m., and January 22 South Circle with Elaine Hermansen. a pastor office presence noted for Sunday noon.
Henry Hankey of Graettinger was re elected secretary of the Palo Alto County Fair Board at the annual meeting on January 14. New officers named include Hans Appel Curlew chairman Roumain Ruppest Mallard vice chairman and Ron Fisher Curlew treasurer. The fair runs August 2 3 4 with a Friday morning auction and shifts to Tuesday through Thursday. The Jack Creek Happy Hustlers met at the Schmitts home New Year s resolutions noted with members and leaders present cupcake and cake decorating demonstrations followed by lunch. Reporter Valerie Iverson.
Extension Home Economist Holle Mechem explains puppets boost imagination and feelings in young children. Paper bag, thimble, sock crafts are simple to make with sticks, holes, and basic features for instant, delightful miniature characters.
Mr and Mrs Joe Joyce served as sponsors for Jeffrey Daniel Joyce at his baptism on Sunday January 9. A dinner followed at Hillcrest Golf and Country Club with attendees including Rev Vincent Beacom and multiple Joyce and Kollasch relatives from Emmetsburg Graettinger Superior Des Moines Colfax and Des Moines areas. Afternoon guests at the Joyce home included Don Joyce and Christie of Emmetsburg.
Mrs. Billie Ray of Des Moines wife of Governor Robert D. Ray was named to lead the 1977 Easter Seals Iowa campaign to raise 340000 during March 1 to April 10. James Mallory announced her appointment as campaign chairman succeeding Don Warren after four years in the post. Easter Seals marked its golden anniversary year and notes its history from 1926 to 1927 along with state services and multiple treatment centers.
Sharon Rustad of Wallingford has been named to the dean's list for Waldorf College's second semester. A Waldorf sophomore, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Rustad.
A Prayer Breakfast will be held at Jake's Pizza in Estherville on Saturday January 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The public is invited with coffee and rolls and a free will offering. The event highlights Mrs. Raylong a former teacher active in services for handicapped children and a supporter of Camp Sunnyside and Easter Seal programs.
A guide to choosing toys by age, emphasizing readiness and sensory stimulation. Highlights bright colors, textures, and toys that move or respond to a child's actions. Encourages visiting or calling the office for ideas on age appropriate toys and activities.
Elizabeth Von Bank Schaller, 89, of West Bend died January 9, 1977 at Palo Alto County Hospital. Born October 9, 1887 in St. Joe, she married Joseph Schaller May 24, 1910. Funeral January 12 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. burial in West Bend Cemetery. Surviving are 11 children, 28 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
The Wallingford Lutheran Church schedules confirmational and Bible study services across a week. Wesley Brod leads confirmation on Wednesday at 4 45 p m with additional evening events and an ALCW noon luncheon on Friday. The LEM Youth Rally at Northrup Auditorium follows on Sunday with worship and Sunday School. A film about Corrie ten Boom screens on Family Night, and adult Bible class meets later in the week with another confirmation session.
Wallingford Lutheran Church held its annual meeting on Wednesday night electing officers for the next year. Elected: Ron Herum president. Romaine Borchers vice president and secretary. Mrs Harold Rustad treasurer. Loren Anderson as trustee. deacons Harold Rustad and Mrs Vernon Natterstad. stewardship Norman Olson and Mrs Romaine Borchers. Evangelism Mr and Mrs Trygve Larsen. Waldorf College delegates Mr and Mrs Earnest Skattebo. Worship Committee Mrs Aadne Ness. district convention delegate John Thomas. nominating committee Dean Ressell Vernon Toroson Maurice Anderson. Lutheran Welfare Mr and Mrs Chet Paulson. Lakeside representative Nina Jorstad. Parish Board Mrs Robert Refsell.
Bethel Church changed its Sunday worship to 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School to 9:00 a.m. at the annual meeting. New council members are Donald Iverson David Jacobson Paul Peton Jr and James Schoning. Veterans include Richard Dalen Richard Herke Danny Naig and others. Frances Borton named alt to Iowa District Convention. Morris Dalen joins Cemetery Board. Budget set at 44909 with baptized membership 611. Robert Prather elected president and Lois Lammers remains treasurer.
Lowell Jacobsen of Graettinger interns at Graettinger State Bank this January through Buena Vista College in a four week interim program between fall and spring semesters. The program gives students practical field experience and exposure to daily banking operations while they study at Buena Vista College. Jacobsen is a sophomore and son of Mr and Ms Lowell Jacobsen.
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