Local Social News from Pomeroy and Surroundings
Mr and Mrs Francis McCarty and sons of Pomeroy spent Sunday with relatives in Cructtingur. Bessie Lyons of Webster City visited relatives in Dayton and with the Norris grandparents. Mrs C Roberts and two children left for Los Angeles after visiting at J M Robinsons. Mrs Syvert Nielsen of Brooklyn is visiting Ole Wicks and Mrs John Larson at Wallingford. Mr and Mrs A B Theis of Des Moines and Bernard Theis of St Joe returned from India and China to Ambrose Mitchells. Janet Gustin, born to Lee Gustin of Dickens at Spencer hospital July 19, joins brothers in welcoming a daughter. Times congratulates the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis McCarty
Pomeroy
Cructtingur
Bessie Lyons
Webster City
John Bondhus
Allen Denny
Katy
Nancy
Dayton
Ohio
Grandpa
Grandma Norris
C. Roberts
Robert
Miklred
Los Angeles
J. M. Robinson
Mrs. Roberts
Mr. Robinson
Syvert Nielson
Brooklyn
New York
Ole Wicks
Nielson
Carl Wicks
John Larson
Wallingford
A. B. Thois
Marilyn
Des Moines
Bernard Theis
St. Joe
Missouri
India
China
Ambrose Mitchell
A. B. Theis
Mitchell
Janet Gustin
Lee Gustin
Dickens
Spencer Hospital
Janet
the Times
Gustin
Frank Sulligan
Mametsburg
J. J. Sullivan
Graettinger
J. Emmet Martin
Emmetsburg
Roland Lammers
Ametsburg
Wm. Weir
Ben Huegerich
Storm Lake
Aaron Garretts
Ann McManus
Minneapolis
Fred Jacobsen and
Chicago
Genevieve Leduc
Bert Rhoades
Seymour
Frank Smith
West Bend
Frank Weir
Paul Smith
Charles Tompkins
Joe Swift
Tompkin
Don Oleson
Emmetsburg Hospital
Gertrude Martinson
Lois Kerr
St. Paul
Fulda
Worthington
Minnesota
Don Swanson
van Nuys
California
Swanson
Charles ‘Thorson
Janes W. Gammon
Gammon
J. H. McGrath
Estherville
John P. Jensen
Walker
E. B. Merriman
Jensen
Hans
John Jensen
Rochester
Social items highlight many club activities and visits
A busy week of social events includes Mrs Ambrose Mitchell hosting a Two Table Brice party, the Embroidery club calendar planning with Mrs A Jensen, and Home Mission and Dorcas Mission society meetings at St Pauls church parlors. Other items note a farewell for Mrs Hinderaker, a surprise birthday party for Mrs Hendricksen, a shower for Mrs Wikert at St Pauls church, and Mankato Commercial college summer students at the YWCA. Dozens of local visits, travel updates, and family milestones fill the pages, with residents from Emmetsburg Graettinger and surrounding towns attending gatherings and exchanging good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Mitchell
Brice Club
Mankato Commercial College
R. C. Wilson
Jane Erickson
Mankato
Patricia Raine
Hall
Dorothy Rosenberg
St. Ansgar
Iowa
Marcella’ Maloney
St. Clair
Misa Luella Davia
Beverly Jones
Graettinger
Maurice Cordon
Gordon
J. Wesley Drummond
Misa Zita Volney
Dorothy Warner
Ellwood Hyatt Welcomes Newborns and Local Visits
The Times extends hearty congratulations to Mrs. Ellwood Hyatt on Saturday July 21 and notes Miss Myrtle Jensen of Jackson Minnesota visiting Miss Darlene Glazier and relatives. Several families including Lundgrens and Gallegers are reported visiting Des Moines Stratford Dayton and Graettinger with updates on homes and rentals in Fairmont and Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood Hyatt
the Times
Myrtle Jensen
Jackson
Minnesota
Darlene Glazier
Glenn
Marie
Vivian
Bobby Lundgren
Des Moines
Stratford
Dayton
Joan Clayton
Arch Clayton
Fairmont
Rochester
Win. Galleger
Waterloo
Emmetsburg
John Galleger
A. Fisher
Wm. Galleger
Barney Reynolds
Jerry
Richmond
California
Graettinger
Wallingford
Reynolds
Louie Segatson
Roy Lundgren
McKumphry
A. T. Lundgren
LeRoy
Lorraine
Layonne Lundgren
Letter From Sister In Norway Recalls War Hardships
Mrs. Gertie Iverson of Wallingford received a long letter from her sister Martha Simonson in Storeund, Karmoen, Haugesund, Norway. She describes nightly air raids, shells near their home, moving to her daughter's for six weeks, and German ammo near their store. She notes ships and planes heard daily, scarce bread and butter, herring oil used as a substitute, and lingering wartime fear. She asks about family members in the war and mentions a nephew who died at sea in Durban, South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Iverson
Wallingford
Martha Simonson
Storeund
Karmoen
Haugesund
Norway
Clara
Goll
Red Cross
Marnie
Durban
South Africa
T. B
Barna
Wild wartime memories and a stray pig headline
A wartime reminiscence recounts German actions in northern Norway, civilians displaced, cattle killed, and ships blocked by Allied air activity. Louis Brandt loses a 300 pound pig from his truck, then recovers it. a potato disease spraying guide advises Bordeaux mixture, lime mixes, and vigilance for Palo Alto county’s 1945 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Brandt
Waverly
Louis
Palo Alto County
Owl Pet Adopted by Chariton Brothers
David and Robert Brownlee of Chariton raised an owl found in a field after it fell from a tree. The free roamer comes to the boys at feeding time, eating rata and mice. A stray line notes a quip about bigamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Robert Brownlee
Chariton
Watch Late Blight In Potatoes Warns Growers
A letter from M P Sylvester warns potato growers to monitor vines for late blight. On June 29, late blight was found in northern Iowa. Weather factors may halt spread, but control is limited to favorable conditions. no chemical remedy noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Sylvester
County Farm Bureau
Iowa
Church notices list for Immaculate Conception and Methodist churches
Immaculate Conception Church offers confessions on the first and third Saturdays and Masses Sundays at 7 30 a m and 9 30 a m Rev D K Hurley pastor. Methodist Church led by Rev J Haber Miller schedules Sunday School at 10 00 a m. Vacation arrangements cancel worship on August 5 and 12 for Bible Conference at Lake Okoboji. regular services resume July 28 with hope for attendees at the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception
D. K. Hurley
Methodist Church
J. Haber Miller
Lake Okoboji
St Pauls Lutheran Service and Sunday School Schedule
Rev. Fred Jacobsen presides at worship in St Pauls Lutheran Church on Sunday July 29 at 9:00 a.m. South Walnut Church holds 10:30 a.m. service and The Town Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes follow at 9:30 a.m. The Luther League plans a Sunday evening picnic at Fort Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
South Walnut Church
Luther League
Fort Defi
Dorcas Mission and Brotherhood Meet at Town Church
The Dorcas Mission society convenes Tuesday at 2 20 p m in the Town Church with Mrs Frank Christensen as hostess. The Brotherhood gathers Thursday August 2 at 8 30 a m in the same church, hosted by Ernest Duus John Platter and A P Thompson. Visitors welcome at St Pauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Mission Society
Repens Mission Society of
Ance State Park
Frank Christensen
Brotherhood
Thurasday
Ernest Duus
John Platter
A. P. Thompson
St. Paul's
First Lutheran Church July events and Bible camp plans
Rev J F Master announces Luther League meet on Thursday at 8 30 p m. Divine services Sunday at 11 a m. Bible camp for Estherville Circuit starts Sunday July 29 and runs through August 5 at the Danish camp on West Okoboji. Ladies Aid meets August 1 at 2 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at church 19 00 a m. Our Savior's Lath Lost Island Friday July 27 prayer at home of Mr and Mrs Charlie Christiansen Ruthven at 8 30 pm. Sunday July 29 services 9 30 a m and Sunday School 10 45 a m. Bible camp starts 8 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
J. F. Master
Luther League
Estherville
West Okoboji
Ladies Aid
Ralph Ras Mussen
Win. Rasmussen
Chas. Thorson
Lester Craven
Lost Island
Charlie Christiansen
Ruthven
Local Visitors and Calls From Osgood to Ringsted
Osgood News reports visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Graviana and Hans Enver at the Lloyd Engers Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Parker and son visited Albert City on Monday. Keith Miller of Ringsted visited cousin Orval Hankey. Clyde Miller and children from Ringsted called on Hankey Sunday afternoon, with Keith returning home. Sherry Frieden of West Bend returned Monday after a few days at the Stiles home. Leona Kinnett came home Saturday after two weeks with the W. M. Meyers at Whittemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Graviana
Hans Enver
Lloyd Engers
LeRoy Parker and Son
Albert City
Keith Miller
Ringsted
Orval Hankey
Clyde Miller
Hankey
Keith
Sherry Frieden
West Bend
Stiles
Leona Kinnett
W. M. Meyers
Whittemore
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Jensen
Home Mission Society
Simon Simonsen
Rachel Nialson
Hinderaker
East Side
L. G. Hinderaker
Gordon Sanding
Ralph Masters
T. S. Hendricksen
Roland Wikert
Laine
Delores Clemenson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Lost Island 44 Club
Vera Hermanson
Lois Simonson
Phyllis
Dorigl Simonson
Joy Knuteen
Ruth Oppedal
W. Ashby
Hazel L. Doerr
Ruthven High School
Hanaan
Norman
Thoresyn
Ted, Hermanson
Martin Siiohson
Tam
Louisa Oddson
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Osgood News
Jens Kirkegaard
Farm Bureau
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