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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
2
Sue guards her cherished chickens from Ben who wants to take the fryers, after raising them from hatchlings and naming them as his rival hovers over a price. Ben reflects and ponders a sensible move amid rising tensions.
Denison reports a robin sighting on February 25 and a giant egg found at Henry Stickrod farm near Odebolt. A Forest City woman is injured when run over by her own car after stepping from a running vehicle. Funeral attendance in Graettinger for Leo Downs. WSCS plans March 18 gathering with Helen Potter and Dorothy Hyatt leading programs.
Alfred Nelson, a Graettinger resident and St. Paul Lutheran Church member, died suddenly at home shortly after completing a home modernization. Survived by his devoted wife, loving daughters, son, and brothers and sisters, he was described as a thoughtful husband, kind father, loyal brother, steadfast friend, and excellent neighbor. The Times extends sympathy to the Nelson family.
A March 4 birthday party honored Mrs. L. L. Paulsen of Graettinger for her 85th birthday. Out of town guests included Mrs. Martin Jensen of Emmetsburg, Mrs. Rasmus Jensen and Mrs. Gaarde of Estherville, and Mrs. Chris Berdin of Emmetsburg. The Times extends many happy returns.
Expressions of gratitude from several families for cards flowers visits and support during illness at Holy Family hospital Estherville and after returns home for Alice Fisher Mr and Mrs L W McCann and the Myhre Storhow families acknowledge kindness during illness and death of Caroline Myhre with thanks to staff and blood donors.
Notice states mayor five councilmen and a treasurer to be elected on March 29 1948 at City Hall Graettinger for a two year term. Election hours run from 8 A M to 8 P M. Town Clerk Gudrid Naae signs the notice.
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