Moose steak from Alaska hunt described by local readers
A letter details a moose steak from a hunt near Hope Alaska by Bob Twait and companions Bernard John and Carl Clark including a 1000 pound three year old bull with notable horns. Mention of a mountain goat and a tansed hide, plus notes from Annette Ewing in Greeley Colorado and a weather wager with forecaster Harry Sloniker predicting at least 20 cloudy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Twait
Bob Twait
Hope
Alaska
Bernard
John
Carl Clark
Bob
Paul Twait
Graettinger
Harry Sloniker
Harry
Yankees
Notre Dame
Joe Louis
Unusual Family Picnic Draws Relatives to Harlingen Texas
The Graettinger Thompson family held a far from home picnic with relatives, joined by the Myron Lairstons, at Harlingen Texas. Vacationing in Texas were the Tommy Thomsons Bill Thompsons Dutch Thompsons of Belmont and the Sam Stuelands of Herman Minnesota and the Forrest Bentons of Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Thompson
Myron Lairstons
Harlingen
Texas
Tommy Thomsons
Bill Thompsons
Dutch Thompsons
Belmond
Sam Stuelands
Herman, Minn
Forrest Bentons
Cedar Falls
Graettinger News Roundup From Palo Alto County Festival and Local Updates
The Graettinger column reports on Palo Alto County music festival in Emmetsburg with 140 voice all county chorus and Graettinger students in chorus and band. It notes weather trends, a son Henry Westergard killed in action in France in 1944, and a new blacksmith welding and hardware shop by Henry Westergard. A fire alarm at noon, memorial services for Cpl. Wallace Boles, and American Legion participation are described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Ruth Frick
Doris Webbe
Dolores Thorson
Gwendolyn McWilliams
Frances Herke
Phyllis Jones
Marjorie Rasmussen
Donald McWilliams
Valois Jensen
Bonnie Jenkins
Henry Westergard
A. J. Johnson
Farmers Supply Co
Richeson
East Graettinger
Cpl. Wallace Boles
Graettinger
J. Heber Miller
American Legion
Northern Pike Tops Central City Ice Fishing Contest
Just 15 minutes after the opening, Glenn Seeley Jr. of Viola landed a 13 14 pound northern pike to win the event top prize at the Central City ice fishing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Glenn Seeley, Jr
Viola
Social Security Contact Schedule Announced for Iowa District
The Social Security district office at Fort Dodge lists contact times and venues. Emmetsburg courthouse slots are 10:30 to 12:30 on March 4 and 18. Estherville city hall same window on March 10 and 24. Spencer Senior Citizens Center Shopping Center offers 8:30 to 12:30 on March 5 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security District
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Estherville City Hall
Spencer
Drivers license exams schedule across multiple towns
The schedule lists exam sessions on Mondays at Estherville and Orange City Tuesdays at Emmetsburg Wednesdays at Spencer Thursdays at Rock Rapids Fridays at Spirit Lake and Saturdays mornings only at Sibley and Swea City, covering communities in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Swea City
Graettinger Official Directory and Church Listings
A directory lists Graettinger town officials including Mayor Robert Berry and CouncilmenJim Spies, plus district supervisors, county offices, and a light plant crew. It also catalogs churches Immaculate Conception and Bethel Lutheran, United Methodist, and more, with pastors and contact info. Community groups include Graettinger Businessmen and Woman's Club with presidents named. A local funeral home and ambulance service contact is provided.
Is Your Times Subscription Due Check Expiration Label
A notice reminds subscribers to verify renewal status by checking the expiration label on their Times subscription, urging action before access lapses and reminding readers of renewal options.
New Fiction and Non Fiction at City Library Events
In 1959 Susie Younger at age 23 went to South Korea to set up homes for young ex battlers and country girls newly in town. She cooked rice and lived simply, then started an agricultural program aiding very poor families. Also noted is Allen Emerson of Hawk Eye bagging a 19 pound jackrabbit on the last day of rabbit season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Younger
South Korea
Susie
Local anniversaries mark long marriages around Iowa
Mr and Mrs Sam Warner of Armstrong observed their 68th wedding anniversary and Mr Warner’s 91st birthday on February 7, while Mr and Mrs Dan Miller of Garner celebrated their 65th on February 27. Hugo Karstens of Walnut observed his 60th wedding anniversary February 23, noting they married in Harlan and long-time Walnut residents. Harry Mundt and spouse of Manilla observed their 60th anniversary. the Mundts farmed locally then retired to Manilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Warner
Armstrong
Warner
Garner
Dan Miller
Hugo Karstens
Walnut
Karstens
Harlan
Iowa
Harry Mundt
Manilla
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
No NeAber Association
Emmet Counties
Fenton and Terris
Annette P. Ewing
Greeley
Colo
Times of
Ben Petersen
War Department
Henry
France
Petersen
Armored
Normandy
Emmet
B. G. Louscher
10Th Street
Robert Dawson
A. N. Kruse
Optometrist
Broadway
A. W W. Hobson
Terry S. Anderson
North 7Th Street
Estherville, Iowa
Emmeteburg
Paul G. Larsen
Central Ave
Graettinger Businessmen
Woman's Club Jat
Robert Berry
Jim Spies
Ass’t
Chie
Leonard Bari
Kenneth , Omer Gjerde
Tom
Municipal
Russell Loirec County
Wayne Potter
Ll Leland Stiles
George Torrence Bonstear
Leonard Barrett
Lloyd C. Petersen
Rosella Boblit
Annie Masters
Gilbert Stueve
James Laab
Russell Lastine
Light Plant
Jensen
Sunt
Robert Carter Millen
Tory
Francis Hughes
Alma Burna
Richard Miller
Alice Yoen
Jack Phillips
Roger Berkland
Wim. Young
Community Church Directory
Lost Sland Lutheran
Walter Rasmussen
Bethel Lutheran Church
O. J. Reitz
United Methodist Church
Harlan Babcock
Wallingford Lutheran
John Pannkuk
Immanuel Lutheran
Graettinger Organizations
Tom Millen
Woman's Club
Marmion Thoreson
Legion Auxiliary
Fred Kulow
Elroy Kulow
Public Library
Margaret Johnson
K. L. Johnson
James J. Roberts
North Sixth Street
Fuhrman Funeral Home and Ambulance Service
Frank Furhman
Graettinger Coop Grain CO
Ted Knudtson’s Cabinet
Graettinger, Igwa
W. G. Rients
Joan
Graettinger State Bank
Iowas
Bratland Jewelery
Princess Diamonds
Legion and Auxiliary
Flremer
DIAL
Down Library Lane City Library
City Librarian
Jack Rabbit
Young Allen Emerson
Hawkeye
Thoreson
Insurance Agency
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
L. H. Thoreson
State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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