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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
2
A reader criticizes a national magazine claim about American men and women's companionship. The note cites married couples like the Cuppers, arguing men enjoy home life with their wives, sharing beer by the fire, talking, and avoiding constant social outings.
The Graettinger Times notes a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cress at Emmetsburg hospital on Saturday with congratulations extended. Virginia Leonard, a Mercy hospital clerk in Fort Dodge, spent Sunday with her parents and recently worked at Fort Dodge, previously at Ganiston hotel in Estherville. Earl Erickson and sister Mrs. Max Baumgartner visited Rochester. the Erickson mother remains ill and doctors are consulted for her recovery with prayers for improvement.
Community groups held meetings and social evenings across Lost Island. The Lost Island Home Mission society gathers March 28 at Mrs C J Lando's home. Riverside club hosted Idella Fleming with a social hour and lunch. birthday observances for Idella Fleming and Mrs Ed Duhn noted. Two Table Bridge club hosted by A M Henningsen with high score by C A Jensen. Dorcas Mission society to meet March 26 at St Paul church with hostesses Marjorie Masters Glovia McKenna and LaVonne Johnson. farewell party for Arnold Doernings and John Reynolds families held at their home as they move from the area.
The piece notes a death anniversary and extended best wishes to the families. It lists relatives and survivors and mentions a Minnettsburg residence and a move related to George. An appliance ad for Maytag washers is appended.
Asher Peter son offers logging to Wallingford for lumber with contact, dated 2 20 6. Hamilton Hatchery Bancroft advertises husky started chicks and cheaper prices before a rise. Hook your order now and be protected. Phone at our expense. The family of Mrs Boecker extends thanks for flowers and spiritual bouquets.
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