Kiner on Leave After Army Tour Ends
David R. Kiner, son of Duane and Mrs. Kiner of Graettinger, returned from a 16 month European duty as AH-1G Huey Cobra crew chief in D Troop 3rd Squadron 7th Cavalry. He arrived June 1 on a 30 day leave, then left June 30 for another 11 month tour in Germany. Diane Flint of Ruthven will start as a freshman at Iowa Lakes Community College this fall after graduating Graettinger Community High School.
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David R. Kiner
Duane Kiner
Graettinger
Europe
Schweinfurt
Germany
D Troop
7Th Calvary
David
Sioux Falls
Barb Sampson
Diane Flint
Donald Flint
Ruthven
Iowa Lakes Community College
Diane
Graettinger Community High School
Nissen Family Reunion Held in Emmetsburg Park
The Nissen family gathered for their annual reunion at Harrison Park in Emmetsburg on Sunday July 15. Attendees include Norman Nissen and family, Don Sidles, Fred Nissen, Henry Cardell, Francis Loring, Bob Carlson, Mike Johnson, Tom Fries, Roy Nissen, Dale Nissen, Robt Vanderhoff, Ralph Nissen and many others from Estherville Medford State Center and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nissen
Harrison Park
Emmetsburg
Norman Nissen
Norma
Greg
Julie
Don Sidles
Ranae
Fred Nissen
Randy
Henry Cardell
Francis Loring
Janette
Bob Carlson
Forest Lake
Minn
Mike Johnson
Coon Rapids
Tom Fries
Mike
Roy Nissen
Medinda
Myrtle
Dale Nissen
Estherville
Robt. Vanderhoff
Mallard
Hazel Nissen
Erma Hawke
Glen Maaland
Cylinder
Roger Maaland
Jeannie McNally
Willard Schmeling
Chris
Scott
Ralph Nissen
Ron
Shelly
State Center
Tammy Mathews
Art Avers
Art Jo
Kimberly
Lost Island Lucky Stars July Meeting Report
Lost Island Lake hosted the July gathering of the Lucky Stars 4-H club. Heidi led opening and roll call with 10 members and 2 visitors present. Topics included the July 31 achievement show at 7 30 p m, the fair, and town. Marilyn Elsenbast led the pledge of allegiance. Heidi closed with the 4‑H pledge. After swimming the group shared sack lunches. News included the death of longtime Graettinger pioneer Leslie Wildy, formerly of Fahenestoch store and later a California lawyer, who died June 22 at age 92 after a fall.
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Lost Island
Lucky Stars
Lost Island Lake
Heidi
Marilyn Elsenbast
Elisabeth Spies
Graettinger
Leslie Wildy
Long Beach
California
Wildy
Locals Visit From Denver Paint Ed Duhn Home
Locals Mr and Mrs Herbert McKenna and daughter Kathleen of Denver Colorado arrived July 2 to visit Mrs Ed Duhn. They toured, visited friends, and painted the Duhn home. On July 10 they traveled with Mr and Mrs Don Gruettinger to Omaha for Kathleen to board her plane home. The McKennas spent last week visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert McKenna
Kathleen
Denver
Colo
McKenna
Ed Duhn
Mc~Kenna
Don Gruettinger
Omaha
Mary Potter Accepted as Freshman at USD Vermilion
Mary Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Potter of Graettinger has been admitted as a freshman at the University of South Dakota in Vermilion for the fall semester starting August 29 1973. She will study Art with a minor in Physical Education and has received a National Defense Student Loan a supplemental grant and a Basic Educational Opportunity Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Potter
Don Potter
Graettinger
University of South Dakota At
Vermillion
National Defense
Mary
College of Fine Arts
Local TLCe Honor Society announces spring inductees
The Department of Student Services at Iowa lakes Community College announces spring quarter temporary membership in the TLCe Honor Society for students with a 3.25 GPA. Inductees Loren Eldridge Leonard Witt Jeffery Felkey Robert Goff and Simon Sikora from Graettinge Wallingford Ruthven are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lakes
Department of Student Services
Loren Eldridge
Leonard Witt
Graettinge
Jeffery Felkey
Wallingford
Robert Goff
Simon Sikora
Ruthven
Death notice for August Koececla in Lisbon North Dakota
Word has been received of the death of August Koececla aged 61 in Lisbon North Dakota. He is the brother of Mrs Nate Bartleman of Graettinger.
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August Koececla
Lisbon
North Dakota
Nate Bartleman
Graettinger
Mixed up Easter Lily blooms in time for birthday yard display
Lily Paul Anderson of Kiron found a mixed up Easter Lily from his granddaughter last Easter. After blooming, he stored it in a garage where it regrew and produced three blossoms just in time for his September birthday in 1973.
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Lily Paul Anderson
Kiron
Erratic Vintage Car Listings With Mixed Details
A jumble of car ad snippets describes multiple classic vehicles from 1969 to 1977, including a Matador four door sedan with automatic transmission and power features, a V-8 Sof model, and various makes like Rebel, Chugell, and Charger. Readable pieces note color, condition, mileage, and extras, but details are inconsistent and partly garbled.
Cyclone Film Show At UMW Meeting And July Outing
Mrs. Terry Smith of Grinnell will speak on Japan with slides at the UMW meeting Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room. Northwest Iowa Cyclone fans may meet ISU officials including Lou McCullough and Earle Bruce on July 24 at Vern and Colila’s West Okoboji for the annual Cyclone outing with dinner at 7:00 p.m. A 1972 ISU football highlight film will be shown and progress on the new stadium will be discussed. Tickets are available from Harold Heyrkes, Palo Alto County Extension Director, before July.
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Terry Smith
Grinnell
Iowa
Japan
UMW
Northwest Iowa
Cyclone
Iowa State
Lou McCullough
Earle Bruce
ISU
Vern and Coijla
West Okoboji
Harold Heyrkes
Palo Alto County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kiner
Mark
Robert Jostand
Dennis Nissen
Kevin
Karla
San Mateo, Calif
Eugene Nissen
Marvin Nissen
Mark Nissen
Bonnie Nissen
Diane Anderson
Darin Nissen
Flannah Nissen
Mr. Mehkenna
Dubuque
Your Times
Peymoute
Sudan
Ove Matador
Guite Eggudpoed
U& Bear
Aditomdiie
Power Serercia
Selehera Aee
REBEL
Pier
Chluelli Concuuts
PSL
Ambassador
Miner Motors
American Motors
JEEP
Japan Films TO
UMW Meeting
Sunset Mobile Home Sales
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Bonnavilla
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