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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
7
Mrs Lydia Thomassen of Haugesund Norway arrived in Graettinger after visiting Minneapolis with her sister Mrs A C Christiansen. Her first U S trip contrasted Norway wartime shortages with American abundance, noting few cars per capita and the generosity of Americans in aiding Norway.
Mrs Thomassen observes heavy traffic and hundreds of cars in a small Minnesota town as she travels across the country. She notes the abundance of food and clothing in Minnesota, contrasts with Norway during wartime, and plans a brief stay in Grad finger before returning to Minneapolis to visit her sisters.
Johannes Kirkegaard of Denmark, staying in Esberville for a year, praises American freedom and lifestyle after two months here. He notes Europeans walk more and cycle for short trips, struggles with English terms, and cannot work while visiting, yet spends time studying language and American business practices. He enjoys swimming tennis soccer fishing ice skating and dancing, while debating how work and recreation are defined in the United States. He and his brother Jens were involved in underground movements during the war, with both brothers in the same region.
Frank Doughty and his daughter Grace Doughty Roberts of Springfield Oregon were reunited after 31 years. Roberts, born in Rapid City South Dakota, traveled with her husband and 18 month old daughter to Estherville Iowa to meet her father who had long searched for them. They learned of each other by chance after correspondence sparked by a Christmas greeting. A sister Adel ing Olson of East Palos California also joined but cannot visit again until spring. Joyce Doughty, the 18 month old grandchild, met her half siblings Dwaine Gerald and Verna Jane. The reunion capped a long quest that saw a near encounter in 1985 and a hopeful promise to avoid another long separation. They returned to Oregon with Mr Roberts, a car body man and painter, and expressed affection for Iowa but noted the hot humid weather.
The Naval Ammunition Depot Hastings Nebraska is designated mail distribution for American Defense and World War II Victory Medals to Nebraska and Iowa veterans. Nebraska and Iowa veterans within 25 miles of a Navy Recruiting Station should apply in person. those farther must mail via registered mail. Posthumous Navy awards go through the Bureau in Washington. Eligibility includes active duty dates for the American Defense Medal and the World War II Victory Medal, with specific clasps and service conditions noted.
Multiple social items detail a Riverside Club meeting at Mrs. J. Skow’s home with August 50 notes, embroidery club gathering hosted by Mrs. John J. Sullivan, and a party for Mrs. Linda Appleton with her West Point guest. Other notices include Opal Jane Marlinesen’s eighth birthday, a wedding shower for Alyore Thoreson, a dinner party for Rev. Hurley and Rev. Sullivan, a western tour for visitors, and Nes Matsen’s 75th birthday picnic.
Veteran organizations across Nebraska and Iowa are informed of the medal program and asked to guide members on correct application procedures. Distribution will begin August 1, 1947.
A memorial honoring Skalteba was held on Sunday with many relatives and friends in attendance. Attendees included Mrs. Skalteba’s daughter alongside Mr. and Mrs. Matsern and Frank, Mrs. Luella Sheffield of Knoxville Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Matson and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Matson and Jon of Amestrank Sheffield, of Strerry City, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Nelson of Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Werman Horke and Chester of Wallingford, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Clemmenson with Chris and Hans Knudsen of Gracttinger.
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