Engagement Announced for Lorraine Beschorn to Jerry Eldridge
Mr and Mrs Francis Beschorn of Graettinger announce the engagement of their daughter Lorraine to Jerry Eldridge of Ft George G Meade Maryland son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Eldridge of Graettinger No wedding date set. High Lake Get-to-Gether Club Meets Tuesday at Mrs Robert Daw son home March 12 all invited. Graettinger Woman's Club met March 4 with Lois Stuart as cohostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Beschorner
Graettinger
Lorraine
Jerry Eldridge
Ft George G. Meade
Maryland
Harvey Edridge
Ter
High Lake
Get
Woman's Club
Graettinger Woman's Club
Joleen Petersen
Lois Stuart
Tone Saiory
Jeanne Erickson
Rollall
Patsy Dulin
Elizabeth Spies
Patsy
J. A. Spies
Dan Petersen
Ervin Wikert
Marvis Duus
Ralph Graettinger
Patsy Duhn
Russel Jones
Carol Gjerde
Quintuplet Lambs Born on Suffolk Farm Near Glidden
A Suffolk ewe on the Elmer Goodwin farm near Glidden delivered quintuplets. Four lambs are healthy and thriving, while the fifth died. Quintuplets are extremely rare for lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Goodwin
Goodwin Farm
Glidden
Births in Walnut and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Richard Campbell of Walnut Iowa welcome a son Todd Wayne born Friday March 1 weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces with a sister Cheri. Wayne Potter of Graettinger and Mr and Mrs Floyd Campbell are grandparents. Mr and Mrs Ivan Richardson of Sioux City are parents of daughter Mary Theresa born February 23 weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Clemenson of Graettinger and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Richardson of Primghar. ADR3 and Mrs Glenn Reeves are parents of Wade Allen born February 28 at Oak Harbor Washington. Glenn Reeves serves in the Navy currently stationed in Alaska. Gene Hudson of rural Ex Herville and Mrs Marie Reeves of Graettinger are grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Campbell
Walnut
Iowa
Todd Wayne
Birh
Cheri
Wayne Potter
Graettinger
Floyd Campbell
Ivan Richardson
Sioux City
Mary Theresa
John Clemenson
Grachtinger
Clarence Richardson
Primghar
Glenn Reeves
Wade Allen
Oak Harbor
Washington
Glenn
Navy
Alaska
Gene Hudson
Exherville
Marie Reeves
World Day of Prayer Observed at Bethel Lutheran
Friday services at South Bethel church drew 75 women from area congregations including Methodist Lost Island Lutheran and Bethel Lutheran. Pastor Reitz dedicated the offering and gave the Benediction. Mrs. Stuart played organ. Esther circle hosted a social hour after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran
South Bethel Church
Methodist Church
Lost Island Lutheran
Reitz
Stuart
Esther Circle
Lambs Record: Triplets and Five Sets of Twins Born
On Orlin Peters farm in Spencer a ewe delivered lamb triplets on Thursday and five pairs of twins followed on Saturday marking an unusual batch of multiple births for the farm and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlin Peters
Spencer
Swing Into Spring High School Talent Show Review
A detailed account of a high school spring program titled Swing Into Spring. The show featured Rhythmrites and Dixielanders performing a broad set of popular music numbers with a full band, dancers, and a large audience reaction, highlighting costumes, stage setting, and multiple solo and duet acts led by students including Chris Stuart, Ron Baedke, Jim Girres, Kathy Rolison, and others. The narrative emphasizes the formal attire, stage lighting, curtain calls, and the overall near-perfection of the performance by the students and accompanying band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Stuart
Ron Baedke
Steve Graettinger
Larry
Leonard Cornelius
Jim Girres
Tammy
The
Rythmrites
Kathy Robson
Cheri Jensen
Cheryl Rose
Dixie Janssen
Janis Witt
Lavon Oleson
Madonna Peterson
Jimny Skattebo
Larry Corenelius
Jim Oleson
Randy James
Ben Baedke
Lenny Cornelius
Dale Munson
Lavon Bisgard
Moon Glow
Carol Prather
Clest Si Bon
Jim Skattebo
Joan Ruppert
Doug Nane
Sur Dust
Steve Grachtinger
Pop Gunn Fheme
Bob Jacobson
Jim Skaliebo
David Twailt
Bev Egerland
Kathy Duus
Bill Fude
Diane Bortini
Martha Beck
Dale ‘Anderson
Samaphones
Janice Anderson
Sue Ruppert
Betty Thoreson
Kay Smith
Graettinger Music Instructors Named for Program
Bass, Ain Dalen and drums guest Bob Jacobson described as part of a Graettinger music program with instructors Warren Erickson and Allen Zevenberg, focusing on instrumental and vocal lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain Dalen
Bob Jacobson
Graettinger Lions Club Auction Supports Local Causes
Auction proceeds benefit the FFA with funds directed to community projects including swimming programs eye care for the needy and athletic events. The club highlights past sponsorships such as a stone fireplace tennis court drives and light conservation efforts, urging donations and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tncluide
March of Dimes
Town Lions and Lions International
Graettinger Club
Farmer Labor Conference At Fort Dodge Saturday
District and county organizations amid AFL CIO and NFO announce an all day farmer labor conference at Corpus Christi Parish Center Fort Dodge. The March 9 event aims to build mutual understanding and effective farmer labor relations with speakers Bo Casper and G R Hathaway. Registration runs 8:30 to 10 noon. event expected to draw over 1,000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Packinghouse, Food and Armed Workers
AFL - Cio
NFO
Fort Dodge
Corpus Christi Parish
No. Sth
Publc
Bo Casper
National Farmers Organization
G. R. Hathaway
United Peckinghouse, Food and Allied Workers
Chicago
Local News Briefs From Graettinger Area Homes
Mr and Mrs Thomas Thomson visited Thursday at the home of their daughter in Hampton. Families moved include Clifford Peten and James to a new farm near Jestrville and the Wilson farm near Graettinger. Guests came from Cashmere Washington and Beresford South Dakota to visit Lois Bisgard. Susan Juett from Des Moines and Roger Neuman from Guthrie Center were weekend guests at the Stuarts. Wayne Anderson, son of Wesley Anderson, graduated from Stewart School of Hair Styling with second place in a contest. Eugene Vaigt and family plan to live south of Graettinger after his Air Force retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Lundgren
Ellen
Grandma" Lundgren
Glen Lundgren
Ray Lundgren
Kenneth, Sampson
Des Moines
Howard Johnson
Jef
Teri Kaye
Carrol
Eugene Wagner
Roger
Randy
Kelly
Rhonda
West Bend
Rolfe Lundgren
Lyle Bonstead
Douglas
Debbie
Donald
Spirit Lake
Marlin Foot
Keith
Craig
Spencer
Floyd Hill
Emmetsburg
Boly Lundgren
Cheryl
Dean
Cindy
Rex
Dexter
Terry
Wallingford
Jesse Anderson
Dewey
Maurice
Linda
Bruce
Kim
Thomas Thomson
Mrs
Edward Doyle
Hampton
Clifford Peten
James
Wilson Farm
Graettinger
Golden Sun Proving Grounds
Jestherville
Francis Beschorner
Merton Raedke
Lou Raedke
Cashmere
Washington
Claude Bledsoe
Beresford, S. Dak
Lois Bisgard
Roger Neuman
Guthrie Center
Susan Juett
Paul Stuar
Neuman
Wayne Anderson
Wesley Anderson
Stewart School of
Sioux City
Wayne
Janet Moyer
Terril
Stewarts
Eugene Vaigt
Thomas
Jeff
Sanny night Swing guests from out of town attend program
Attendees from Grover include My Iverson and Mrs Norman Iverson with Richard Jean Jane and David Young. Ayrshire hosts Mr and Mrs Paul Marcolini. Gillet Grove is represented by Mr and Mrs Jake Trockstra. Es therville brings Mrs Leroy Gunderson and Doug. Others include Karl Petersen Ketn hoeth Jacobsen Dana college Blair Neb Waldorf student Herbie Thoreson Forest City Mr and Mrs Gail Egeland Mullard and Mary Ann and Marlene Egeland Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Iverson
Richard
Jean
Jane
David Young
Grover
Paul Marcolini
Ayrshire
Jake Trockstra
Gillet Grove
Leroy Gunderson
Doug
Estherville
Karl Petersen
Ketnhoeth Jacobsen
Dana College
Blair
Nebr
Herbie Thoreson
Waldorf College
Forest City
Gail Egeland
Mullard
Mary Ann and
Marlene Egeland
Spencer
NFO Report on Holding Actions and Policy Stance
Arlo Duhn, district representative of the National Farmers Organization for Palo Alto County, answers questions on NFO policies and possible red meat holding actions. The NFO board warned processors and buyers not to permit drastic price drops while outlining master contracts for red meats, dairy and grains. Five counties including Palo Alto are involved as county committees prepare to present soybeans contracts to members for potential selling decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo Duhn
National Farmers Organization
Palo Alto
NFO
National Farmers Organization Board of Directors
National Board of Directors
Pocahontas
Emmet
Clay
Dickinson
Farmers urged to unite for fair shares in agriculture
Under the direction of Assistant National Staff Organizer George Mart of Superior Iowa farmers are urged to join NFO. The message highlights large livestock investments from 500 to 1000 head and milk herds from 100 to 30 cows and farms of 500 acres or more. It stresses farmers must mobilize bargaining power to secure fair marketing contracts as Secretary Orville Freeman reiterated at a Des Moines Farm Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mart
Superior
Iowa
Foruines
NFO
Orville Freeman
Farm Institute
Des Moines
Zotz! Movie Brings Star Tom Posten To Graettinger Screens
Producer director William Cas tie shocker maker turns to comedy with Zotz! Columbia Pictures release features Tom Posten Julia Meade Jim Backus Fred Clark and Cecil Kellaway. Posten plays a language professor whose life flips when he gains powers in his first feature film role. Meade co stars as a professor drawn to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Castie
Mr. Sardoni- Cus
Columbia Pictures
Graettinger Theatre
Tom Posten
Julia Meadz
Jim Backus
Fred Clark
Cecil Kelleway
Gibson couple marks 65th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gibson celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary while living at Bagley Custodist Home. Both are in fairly good health. Mr. Gibson enjoys politics and she walks to the business district daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Gibson
Bagley
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Lorraine Beschorner
Ron Struthers
Graettinger Telephone Co
Farmer-Labor Conference
Lyle G. Anderson
Marathon
Kathy
Steven Appel
Ute
Otto‘Appel
Ingvert
Appel
Otto Appel
Mrs. Avery Bonstead
Waseca
Minn
Bonstead Hardware
State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Arreid W. Sampson
Palo Al‘o County
District Court
Mildred M. Sampson
Robert Sampson
Smith & Hanson
Emnetsburg
Zotz
Star Post
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