Colorful Cutie Contest Winner Brent Anderson Is Honored
Brent Anderson son of Wayne and Mrs Anderson of Graettinger won Second Place in the Seventh Annual Colorful Cutie Contest sponsored by Dave's Photography Estherville. At 9 months old he was chosen by six Iowa professional photographers from 170 contestants winning a $75 Savings Bond and a second place certificate. Grandparents John Studer and Wesley Anderson and Anna Krug notable. Steven Schnell also earned Honorable Mention with a $5 gift certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Anderson
Wayne Anderson
Graettinger
Dave
Estherville
Brent
Iowa
John Studer
Wesley Anderson
Wallingford
Anna Krug
West Bend
Steven Schnell
Laverne Schnell
Steven
Olesons Hold Cousins Reunion at Bratrud Farm
About 25 people gathered June 26 at the Allen Bratrud farm home in Jackson Minnesota for the Oleson Cousins Reunion. Attendees included families from Graettinger Ruthven Pocahontas and Bradgate with guests George Brobst John Poland Art Duhn Virgil Oleson Leann Vina Raepe Howard Kerr and Delmar Johnson and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleson
Allen Bratrud
Jackson
Minn
George Brobst
John Poland
John Poland, Jr
Art Duhn
Virgil Oleson
Leann
Vina Raepe
Howard Kerr
Graettinger
Lloyd
Weekend Visitors and Guests From Several States
Nice to Know lists many social visits and extended family gatherings. Margaret Mammen and Evelyn Nelson hosted guests while Marginal travel includes Maurice Smith from Minneapolis and Jane Axdall of St. Paul. Esther Simomen hosted Archie Atkinson and Allen Panora guests. other visits include Durham North Carolina and Spirit Lake. Diane Graettinger is due from Dillon Colorado for a 3 to 4 week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Gjerde
Maurice Smith
Minneapolis
Jane and
Ann Axdall
St. Paul
Minn
Thomas Bratland
Emmetsburg
Archie Atkinson
Allen
Panora
Esther Simomen
Roy Nissen
First Birthday Celebration for Brent Anderson
Helping Brent Anderson celebrate his first birthday on June 13 are his parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Anderson his brother Brad his grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Anderson Wallingford and Mr and Mrs John Studer Graettinger Also visiting Brent are Lori Peterson Ramona DeBerg Kevin Kent and Corene Mr and Mrs Gene Studer and family Sue McCain and Heather all of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Anderson
Wayne Anderson
Brad
Wesley Anderson
Wallingford
John Studer
Graettinger
Brent
Lori Peterson
Ramona DeBerg
Kenvin
Kent
Corene
Gene Studer
Sue McCain
Heather
Mahan Family Reunion Held at Evergreen Park
A Mahan Family Reunion took place at Evergreen Park on Sunday June 26. Attendees included Marie Duhn Rita Mahan Mr and Mrs Sam Sieklocha Paul Duhn Mr and Mrs Rich ard Weber and family Darlene Duhn Mr and Mrs Howard Murson and others from Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahan
Evergreen Park
Marie Duhn
Rita Mahan
Sam Sieklocha
Paul Duhn
Richard Weber
Graettinger
Darlene Duhn
Howard Murson
Bible Class Visits West Bend Grotto After Bethel Study
Alys Carter and her Bible Class from Bethel Lutheran Church completed Bible School with a trip to the West Bend Grotto during Passion Week. They traveled June 3, viewed the grotto, ate lunch in Spencer, and capped the day with bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend Grotto
Bethel Lutheran Church
Alys Carter
Alys
Spencer
Ruth Ann Dalen
Kelly Petersen
Julie Schoning
Becky Green
David Felkey
Wedding Guests From Many U.S. States Attend Rehearsal
The notice lists dozens of attendees from Emmetsburg Nevada Illinois Iowa and Colorado at a wedding rehearsal. Names include Jim Emmetsburg Walt Duhn Theresa Mahan Elizabeth Duhn Douglas Duhn Doyle Connie Jerry Rosann Roger Fran and many others plus relatives from Ruthven Laverne Ayrshire Wallingford and LaFontaine Indiana. Food and serving helpers Bertha Besaw and Lucille Campbell assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Emmetsburg
Walt Duhn
Theresa
Nevada
Iowa
Frank Mahan
Golden
Colorado
Elizabeth Duhn
Chicago
Illinois
Douglas Duhn
Christopher
Slater
Frank Doyle
Susan
Connie
Linda
Nancy
Jerry
Rosann
Roger
Francis
Milford
Lowa
Rudolph Loder
Ruthven
Renee
Robert
Rusty
Roslind
Richard
Tracy
Tom Douglas
Tony
Mike
Terry
Melsissa
Diana Miller
Doug Black
Laverne
Charles Rezabek
Ayrshire
McGrauth
Som
Cory
Keith
Cynthia Carlin
Wallingford
Ronnie Vorhees
Dale B. Jacks
LaFontaine
Indiana
Tina Finnegan
Bertha Besaw
Lucille Campbell
Rehearsal Dinner Held for Julie Besaw and Marcus Fischer
A rehearsal dinner was held Thursday June 23 in Graettinger Terril honoring Julie Besaw and Marcus Fischer. Attendees included Mary Lou Besaw and son David Luc ille Campbell and son Jim Lonny Besaw Benton Curry Mr and Mrs Jack Besaw Brenda and Sheila and Mc and Mrs Junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Besaw
Marcus Fischer
Mary Lou Besaw
David
Lucille Campbell
Jim
Lonny Besaw
Benton Curry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerry Kliene
Daves
Olesons
Margaret Mammen
Evelyn Nelson
Panor
Dale Nissen
Kelly
Ted Erb
Billy
Amos Mammon's
S. F. McDonald
Durham, North Carolina
Paul Kroenke
Spirit Lake
Diane Graettinger
Dillon, Colo
Ralph Graettinger
Elizabeth Mahan
Don Graettinger's
Don's
Mrs
Hattie Graettinger
California
American Legion
Post For
Thier
Graettinger Building Center
Vincent Heller
Alan Graettinger
Jimes
iCall
Key Board Queen & Co
Hillcrest Supper Club
Gulf
Hiland
Bondware White
Peg
Arkansas
Perlette
FBI
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