Nice to Know Local Visitors Mentioned in Fort Dodge List
A crowded note lists numerous visits and travels of residents and friends in and around Graettinger Estherville Emmetsburg and nearby towns. Names include Margaret Mammen Evelyn Nelson Mrs Herman Leduc Msgr W Mason and many others with dates around Feb 27 to Feb 29. The item reads as a social column fragment recording visits birthdays travel and family connections across several Iowa communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Leduc
Emmetsburg
Vincent Leduc
Fort Dodge
Msgr
Wm. Mason
Helmichs Have Reception Here After Korean Wedding
An Open House reception was held February 29 1976 at The American Legion Hall Graettinger for Mr and Mrs Brian Helmich who wed January 5 1976 in Korea. Cousin Conley Dorman opened the gifts and many Estherville residents helped with serving and planning. The couple will reside in Colorado Springs Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Graettinger
Brian Helmich
Korea
Conley Dorman
Estherville
Jim Helmich
Joe Burt
Mervin Moffitte
Don Helmich
Amos Mammen
Kathryn Mammen
Alyce Brobst
Art Johnson
David Helmich
Local Persons Return From Trip South
Thirteen area residents returned Saturday from a bus trip chartered by a Senior Citizen's group to Missouri Tennessee and Florida. They visited the Arch in St Louis and rode through it in Nashville they saw the Grand Ole Opry and in St Augustine Rock City and Disney Land in Florida. Those making the trip include Mr and Mrs John Nolan Mr and Mrs John Munson Mrs Alfred McCombs Alice Mahan Mrs Ed Herke Mrs Gladys Hanky Mrs Coy Coan Mrs Esther Wiegand Mrs Eleanor Jacobson and Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Tennessee
Florida
St. Louis
Nashville
St. Augustine
Rock City
John Nolan
John Munson
Alfred McCombs
Alice Mahan
Ed Herke
Gladys Hanky
Coy Coan
Esther Wiegand
Eleanor Jacobson
Thomas Johnson
Clint Egeland Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party
A birthday party was held at the Clifford Egeland home for their son Clint's 12th birthday. The guests stayed over night. They were Herbie Besaw and five other boys. They returned to their home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Egeland
Clint
Herbie Besaw
Honor Miller on Birthday Party Surprise
A surprise birthday party was held for Heinie Miller at his Emmetsburg home on February 26. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gerald Steuve, Mr and Mrs Francis Murphy, and Lois Thompson whose birthday was the same day. May Zitterick and Flossie Miller attended. Miller enjoyed the surprise and all had a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinie Miller
Gerald Steuve
Francis Murphy
Lois Thompson
Emmetsburg
May Zitterick
Flossie Miller
Heinie
Delegates Named at Emmetsburg County Convention
Helen Kirkegaard and Loretta Spies were named as Walnut Township delegates to the Republican District and State Conventions in Emmetsburg. Palo Alto County elected 17 delegates to attend Storm Lake and Des Moines conventions. In the Saturday vote at Emmetsburg Country Club Ford narrowly defeated Ronald Reagan in the presidential preference balloting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kirkegaard
Loretta Spies
Emmetsburg
Walnut Township
Palo Alto County
Storm Lake
Des Moines
Ford
California
Ronald Reagan
Waldorf College students visit homes during break
Wallingford residents Mr and Mrs Nordern Peterson traveled to Forest City Saturday to see their daughter Marsha in a Waldorf College program. Mrs Harold Rustad drove there Friday to pick up daughters Sharon and Sharon Wikert, Waldorf students, for a ten day college break. Marsha visits her parents during the break. Joyce Hanson of Des Moines spent the weekend with her parents to attend her sister Maureen Clark's wedding with Dr Larry Cornelius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordern Peterson
Forest City
Marsha
Harold Rustad
Sharon
Sharon Wikert
Waldorf College
Marsha Peterson
Joyce
Larry Hanson
Des Moines
Merlyn Clark
Maureen Clark
Larry Cornelius
Obituary for Marinus Paulsen of Ringsted
Obituary notices funeral services for 78 year old Marinus Paulsen of Ringsted set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev Norris Hanson. burial in church cemetery. Paulsen, born October 13 1897 in Aalborg Denmark, died Saturday at Fairmont Community Hospital after emigrating to the United States in 1921 and farming near Ringsted. Survived by wife Anina, two sons Gerald and James, six daughters Darlene Swartz Berdine Paulsen Estherville Mrs Ralph Hughes Louise Rochleau Esther Paulsen 14 grandchildren one brother John Paulsen Albuquerque and one sister Anina Denmark. He was preceded by parents four brothers three sisters and two infant children. Calls at Henry Funeral Home Ringsted. Also dated Palo Alto County admissions and births on February 26 29 and March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinus Paulsen
Ringsted
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Norris Hanson
Church
Fairmont Community Hospital
Mr. Paulsen
Aalborg
Denmark
Olaf C
Laura Sorensen Paulsen
Anunia Petersen
Paulsen
United State
Anina
Armstrong
Gerald Paulsen
James Paulsen
Leonard
Darlene) Swartz
Maple Hill
Berdine Paulsen
Ralph
Mavis Evan
Estherville
Vincent
Agnes) Hughes
Terril
Roger
Louise) Rochleau
Irvington
Esther Paulsen
John Paulsen
Albuquerque
N.M
Henry Funeral Home
Anniversary Open House Planned in Wisconsin
Mrs. Jan Helmich and Elke Hart of Lake, Wisconsin, invite neighbors to an anniversary open house. A short program is scheduled at about 2 30 p.m., with customary refreshments following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Helmich
Elkehart Lake
Wisconsin
Crowds honor Neilsons on fiftieth wedding anniversary
My, and Mrs. Frank Neilson, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Feb. 22 with an open house at the Community Center in Ringsted. About 150 guests attended. The couple, married Feb. 24, 1926 in Estherville Ia., were joined by family and friends as they marked a half century together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Neilson
Ringsted
Anna Thiel
Estherville
Henry Thiel
Nielson
Nelle Neilson
Neilson
Theil
Law officers visit pre school group in Graettinger
Pre Schoolers toured area law enforcements offices and tested patrol cars and sirens. Graettinger Chief Gilbert Steuve and Deputy Richard Knutson represented Palo Alto County bringing cars for children to inspect. Pupils from Marlene's Prep School also spent time with officers and will visit the fire station soon.
Local men complete 12 hour Building Maintenance course
Two local men completed a 12 hour evening Building Maintenance course on February 23. They were among twelve area residents to finish the program, which was developed by the department.
Parents urged to immunize children in school plan
Commissioner Norman L. Pawlewski urged parents to vaccinate children against seven diseases and supported bills requiring immunization for school entrants. He cited 717 measles cases in students last year and warned polio, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough remain a risk, noting many forget the epidemics of the 1950s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman L. Pawlewski
Pawlewsld
United Methodist church schedule of events
Church calendar lists services meetings and classes from March 3 to March 12. Includes World Day of Prayer services at Lost Island Lutheran Church, confirmation classes, catechism, Bible studies, choir practices, Luther League, Sunday worship, and youth activities at Lost Island area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chermb
Golden Rule Circle
Anttonette Carter
Happy Hour Circle
Emma Wilkert
Laverne Show
Loyal Workers
Elinor Petersen
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Pam
Margaret Johnsor
Graet
Tinger
Luther League
Lakeside
Lost Island L.C
General Meeting
North Circle
Church Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Mammen
Evelyn Nelson
Jan Helmick
Elkhart Lake
Wesley Anderson
Agnes Gires
Alvin Weir
Haris
Iowa
Weirs
Jr. Potter
Vermillion South Dakota
Jaymee Potter
Amos Mammon
Leo Bradley
Leon
Donna
Darren
Elaine
Near Fairmont
Ed Bradley
Derryl Johnson
Barbara
Beth
Mary Potter
The
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
Potter
Roy Nissen
Ted Erb
the Nissen
Melinda
Bill Nissen
Clement Currans
LeMars
Jim Currans
George Tonderum
Jimmy
Terris
Morgan Tonderum
Marvin Tonderum
Mike
Minneapolis
Anaheim
Tonderum's
Roger Tonderum
Inver Grove Heights
Minn
Robert Barringer
Lillian Barringer
Dr. Mitchell
Chicago
Emile Knutsen
Lionel
Leo) Stewart
Virgin Island
Knutsen's
Bessie Howard
Erma Loerke
West Bend
San Bruno
Harold Davis
Mason City
Tommy
Mae Egeland
Wallingford
Evelyn Martin
Elmer
May Andrews
Ron Andrews
Anita
Dick Andrews
Alma Beschoner
Dale Rolfson
Arribia
Colorado
Wessley Anderson
Colorado Springs
Burn Rolison
Helmichs
Pati
Agency
Ford C. Petenss
Cuusttiogs
Country Classics
Clint Egeland
Honor Miller
Wallingford News
Hospital News
Marcus Geils
Henry Lammers
Holy Family Hospital
George Larsen
Robert Carter Sr
Graet~ Tinger
Bethel Lutheran Church
George Brobst
Dan Brobst
Amel
Gail Brobst
Neilsons
Hugh Taylor
Milford
Cecelia Thomson
Mary Kay Petersen
Anastasia Petersen
Gilbert Austin
August Neilson
Roland Taylor
Lyle Halstead
Sages of God Roses
Virgil Doud
Dundee
Earl Myssen
Slayton
Clayton Neilson
Alvin Petersen
Grandin
N. Dak
Wendell Christiansen
Fostoria
Agnes Goecké
Spencer
Victor Ricks
Arnolds Park
Jim Guffy
Albert Lea
Frank Halstead
Pocahontas
Jerry Donovan
Rolfe
Bancroft
Terri] Graettinger
Iowa State University
Iowa Lakes Community College
Leo Stewart
Frances Tuininga
Carol Jen Lundgren
Everett Handy
Merrill Albers
Buffalo Center
Leona Carrison
Esther Fitzgerald
Lorna Loeschen
Mildred Ladig
Jean Mowry
Dorothy Weir
Robert Weir
Bob Baker
Swea City
Corinthians
Philippians
Asey
Do Amancan E
Ramona
Andy
Heidecker
Constructors
Esthelville
United Methodist Hur
Claire Odell
Naomi
Garet Viog
Ecumenical Bible Study
Peter Chap
Christensen
Lutheran
O. J. Reitz
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