Local Society Notes from Clare and Surrounding Towns
Miss Josie McKivoy of Clare arrives for a week with sister Mrs. M. R. Bradley in Vernon. McNew family mourn Avanelle’s death in Illinois after Mrs. McNew’s daughter’s passing. Des Moines visitor Ray Hall with family stays for July Fourth. Mrs. Peter Miller recovering from illness, earlier feared surgery, due to teeth poisoning. Bertha Olson visits Barbara Thorson at Wallingford. Eric Anderson and son visit Lundgren home near Graettinger. Fuller family from Armstrong visits Mrs. Tuller’s mother Mrs. Thomas McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald and two arrive from Colorado Springs to visit. John Brekke family from Sherburne, Minnesota, near the city for visits. Supt. A. R. McMullen and children return from Lanesboro after summer studies at Iowa University. Many relatives visit Graettinger region. Mrs. Thomas Allen taken to University Hospital at Iowa City. Delmar and Lester Craven accompany her. she remains under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie McKivoy
Clare
M. R. Bradley
Vernon
2. M. McNew
Illinois
Ray Hall
Des Moines
Bertha ‘Olson
Barbara ‘Thorson
Iowa University
Lanesboro
Gradtinge
Helvig
Nellie
Lloyd Fultz
B.C. Lehnus
Bert Osking
Plover
John Helvig
Jeannette
Arnold Thompson
Helen Helgeson
R. W. Nanamaker
Thomas Allen
University Hospital
Iowa City
Delmar
Lester Craven
Allen
Graettinger News Highlights Local Visits and Health Updates
Mr and Mrs Palmer Frettem and Macy Ann spent Sunday with relatives at GS WHE. Frettem’s two nephews came for a visit. Miss Julia Leonard sought Iowa City treatment and friends in Graettinger hope for recovery. Mr and Mrs Arthur Myhre and son arrived from Chicago to visit Mr Myhre’s father Martin Myhre, with Myhre awaiting company changes as Western Electric faces cuts. Miss Jeanette Helvig spent the week with Wallington Richard Brigon from Roland visited L Lewis family. The D C Barringer residence was freshly painted with a bright red roof. The Myhres and Jorgen Anderson plus Martin Myhre drove to Des Moines to see Dorothy Myhre in a Methodist hospital after an operation. she improves and hopes to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Frettem
Macy Ann
GS Whe
Frettem
Julia Leonard
University Hospital
Iowa City
Graettinger
Jeanette Helvig
Wil Ane
Wallington
Richard Brigon
Roland
Iowa
L. T. Lewison
D. C
Jorgen Anderson
Martin Myhre
Des Moines
Dorothy Myhre
Methodist Hospital
Church Notes and Services Across Local Churches Parish Update
Sunday school continues but no church service due to pastor absence. Graettinger Epworth League delegation attends Institute. First Lutheran and St Pauls report 10:30 a.m. service with “Hidden Treasures” sermon and church picnic after. Gleaners and Luther League meet midweek. parochial school program, confirmations, and services scheduled across Lost Island and First Lutheran areas with several note changes and invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Graettinger Epworth League
Insitute
ST. Paul's
James Show
Luther League
Verne Jacobsen
Mixed Young Peoples
James P. Christensen
First Lutheran Church
Juy
Veryone
Junior League
Church
Confirmands
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Martin Hegland
National Luther League
God
Jesus Christ the Lord
Aftermath of Saturday Night Tornado Hits Emmet County
A sweeping storm left heavy damage across Estherville Graettinger and surrounding areas. Trees uprooted branches torn roofs and telephone lines downed with widespread crop losses estimated near two hundred thousand dollars. Residents toured Ellsworth Fort Defiance Park and nearby farms reporting uprooted trees and collapsed structures amid continued rain and hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
C. E. Norris
Estherville
Fort Defiance Park
Grover
Halfa
Wallingford
Fort Defiance
P. J. Hession
Emmet
Graver
Tom Flood
Daily News
Jensens
Charley Jensen
Sioux
Falla
Jensen
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Baumgartner
Peter Miller
Anna Jorgensen Graettinger
Wees
Big 4 Soap Prunes
McLaughlin
Meat Department
Homey Grocery
First Lutheran Senior Lutheran League
Wm. Rasmussen
Lawrence Birkland
Lily Sandvig
Serene Myhre
Erlene Sandvig
Doris O’neil
Guirid Nane
Jeannette Helvig
P. C
A. Helm
Sioux Falls
Ellsworth
Minnesota
Fruits
C. A. Jensen
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