Immigrant cars used to settle new areas shared by locals
Old timers recall immigrant cars railroad box cars loaded with livestock tools and supplies for homesteaders. Martin Christensen of Kenmare homesteaded there in 1904 and rode an immigrant car from Graettinger. Community notes praise Fred Spies longtime Graettinger leader and civic figure. Red Cross fundraising falls short. Graettinger volunteers typically raise near 300 dollars. Social security outreach schedules list Emmetsburg Estherville and Spencer locations with dates and times for public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Christensen
Kenmare
N. Dak
Frank Christensen
Grettinger
Graettinger
Jim Jacobsen
H. Henningsen
World church councils urged to include peace corps style aid
William R. Sullivan of Los Angeles argues that world church councils should add economics education and a self help aid program to teach people to manage incomes, urging action for broader economic guidance.
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Wm. R. Sullivan
S. Flower
Los Angeles
Calif
Grace Baptist Church And Area Church Notices
Grace Baptist Church Clarence Shipley pastor listed alongside Wallingford and Immanuel Lutheran notices with pastors A Glaser Benjamin Couvet. Brief item indicating church listings and leadership names in Wallingford area.
Graettinger Garage Change and Local Weddings Highlight July 7 1938
J W Higgins of Estherville becomes new proprietor of the Ford garage in Graettinger succeeding W H Noble. Allan W Denny and Vivian Norris wed at Graettinger Methodist church in a noon ceremony July 6. Double wedding ties Carman Miller to Gertrude Helgeson and Martin Miller to Carrie Helgeson at Bethany Lutheran. First 1938 season card held at Fallow Sock Bowl July 3 with promoters, judges, and ring officials. several match decisions listed. Weather notes praise abundant crops amid continuing rain and heat.
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J. W. Higgins
Estherville
Ford Motor Garage
Graettinger
W. H. Noble
Allan W. Denny
T. C. Denny
Des Moines
Vivian Norris
C. E. Norris
Messrs
Carman Miller
Martin Miller
Gertrude
Carrie Helgeson
Emmetsburg
Bethany Lutheran Church
M. C. Thompson
Fallow Sock Bowl
Theo. J. Suss
Raymond Suss
John Carney
Timy’ Weir
Selmer Nelson
Fallow Buttermaker
Henry J. Petersen
the Times
Leo Grady
Bob Nolan
Howard Suss
Bobby O'Brien
Virgil Olsen
Dolly Murray
Red Howard
Reddie Haag
Jean Johnson
Billy O'Brien
A Little Boy Named Robert H Harper
A neighbor reports three year old Robert H Harper lives on the avenue. The speaker reflects on growth, gender stereotypes, and a hopeful future free of obstacles for the boy as he journeys toward tomorrow.
Kristin Lavransdatter at the Down Library Lane
Des Moines Register praise and reader comments highlight Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset as a Nobel Prize winning trilogy. Readers praise the rich portrayal of a normal woman’s life and eagerly awaited weekly reading progress during last winter. New members join the Thirty Club and the Two Hundred and Three Hundred Clubs including Gayle Hyatt Randy Rae Satory and Jean Harris.
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Kristin Lavransdatter
Sigrid Undset
Ruth Suckow
Des Moines Register
Graettinger
Kristin
Erlend
TWO Hundred Club
Randy Rae Satory
Mrs
Rey Satory
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the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Iowa
Mene
Meve High
Palo Alto
Emmet Counties
Fenton and Territ
Une
Fred Spies
Grachtinger
Spies
Palo Alto County
Red Cross
Graettinger Band
Social Security District Office
Fort Dodge
Spencer
Falo Alto
Emmet
C. A. Shiley
Graettinger, Iowa
Office of Home
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist
N. 6Th St
Fuhrman Funeral Home
Uneral & Ambulance Service
E. P. Knutsen
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Ted Knudtson
Graerttinger
W. G. Rients
Bratland
Princess Diamonds
Phon
Emmeteburg
Tom Miliea
Byron Rolfso
Gonn Police
Stree Gilbe
Thomas Thomsen
Wayne Patte
McDonald
Ta & Water Depts
Stueve
Maraha
Kenneth Jonsen
Sunt
G. F. Shaver
Lars Petersen
Earl Grickson
Gnns
Burg Dwayne Lammers Leo Hughes Omer Gjerde Sr R. Mesenbrink Light Plant
Directory OF County Officials
Francis Hughes
Alma Burns
Richard Miller
Alice Yodhdack Phillips
Charlies Barlow
J. L. Coffey
J. E. Smith
Community Church Directory
Lober Igland
Bethel Lutheran Church
G. J. Meltz
Robert Dawson
Graettinger Res
Wallingford
G. H. Frye
Grarttinger
A. H. Hobson
ORG
OWA
Terry I. Anderson
Emmett CO
Gerald Steuve
Rev
C. F. Curtis
Mmetaburg
Graettinger Milk
Graettinger Businegemen
Herb Hammerterg
Casper
Nelson
Emmetebueg
Legion
Sng
Seas
the Times of
Orange City
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
D&E_ ELECTRIC EMMETSBURG
City Librarian
City Library
Gayle Hyatt
Mrs. Elwood Hyatt
Don Nita Neilsen
Kenneth Neilson
Three Hundred Club
Jean Harris
Emmett Harris
Times Advertisers
State Bank
Lows
Newt
Andy
Ae E Bank
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
POR Sale Information Dail
Graettinger Or
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