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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1977

Page

8

Peterson Rose Wed In Graettinger ceremony

Carla Peterson daughter of Alvin and Mrs Peterson and Roger Rose son of Raymond Rose wed November 27 1976 at 7 00 pm at United Methodist Church Graettinger Reverend George Brighton performed a double ring ceremony with fall colored bouquets. The bride wore a white quiana gown with lace and train. attendants included Donna Matthe maid of honor and Jayme Potter Mary Rooney bridesmaids. Best man Richard Rose. groom's party in candlelight tuxedos. A reception followed at the church parlor. The couple honeymooned in Florida Disney World and reside on a farm with Mr Rose employed at Medical Associates in Emmetsburg.

Carla Peterson Graettinger Alvin Peterson Roger Rose Raymond Rose United Methodist Church George Brighton Jim Voight Ken Jacobsen John Denver Donna Matthe Sioux Falls Jayme Potter Mary Rooney Spirit Lake Richard Rose Estherville John Roberts Wylie Texas Dave Larson Engle Grove Jim Peterson Marty Curran Cully Bisgard West Bend Shelby Peterson Steve Erickson

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Ringsted

Attendees from Graettinger Ruthven Ringsted Jackson Mankato Wynne Ark Estherville Rochester and other places gathered to honor Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bratrad of Ringsted on their golden wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by their children Alan Bratrud and family and featured numerous relatives from across Iowa Minnesota and Arkansas.

Art Duhn John Poland Henry Bratrad Graettinger Lief Rierson Vincent Allen Ruthven Melvin Bratrad Ringsted Alan Bratrud David Dennis Douglas Dawn Jackson Minn Gaylord Olsen Mark Rodney Olson Michelle Debbie Manksto Dave Macommber Wynne Ark Curtis Olsen Estherville Coleen Shannon Olsen Dianne Olsen Rochester Elmer Jackson, Minn

Shower Held For Becky Cox

A bridal shower for Becky Cox, bride of David Cox, was hosted at the home of Floyd Johnson in rural Estherville. Guests included Gary Cox delivering a humorous reading, with Shey Cox and Kimberly Seay assisting at the gift table. Lunch was provided by Luella Johnson, Dennis Johnson, and Diane Gurdt.

Becky Cox David Cox Floyd Johnson Estherville Gary Cox Shey Cox Kimberly Seay Cox Luella Johnson Dennis Johnson Diane Gurdt

Bernice Masters Birthday Celebration at Mastess Home

A pot luck dinner honored Bernice Masters birthday on Monday March 28 at the Mastess home. Guests included Dorothy Belatlct, Maryen, Eve en, Ellen Cole, Johy and Michelle, May 1a Besaw, Andre, Cindy ee, Mary ichmon, Ma, Denny Kinane, Patsy Riemon, and Margeret Mammen.

Bernice Masters Dorothy Belatlct Maryen Eveen Ellen Cole Johy Michelle Besaw N Andre Cindy Ee Mary Ichmon Denny Kinane Jomthon Patsy Riemon Margeret Mammen

Riverside Club Meets at Knudtson Home on April Sixth

A Riverside Club gathering is set for Wednesday April 6 at 2 00 PM at the home of Selma Knudtson with evening caller Kathy Beschoner and members Mary Egeland Evyln Martin Janice Simington Joan Kinnett present.

Mary Egeland Evyln Martin Janice Simington Joan Kinnett Kathy Beschoner Riverside Club Selma Knudtson

Billy Erb Celebrates First Birthday At Home

Billy Erb marked his first birthday on March 24 with a cake shaped like a little red wagon bearing a bear. Guests included Ernie Knutsen, Russell Lastine, Brian Cambs, Leo Stewart, Ray Shaw, Roy Nissen, and his parents Ted and Erbe.

Ernie Knutsen Aud Russell Lastine Brian Cambs Leo Stewart Ray Shaw Roy Nissen Ted Erbe

Mildred Potter Honored at Senior Center Dinner

Mrs Wayne Potter hosted a pot luck dinner at the Senior Citizens Center on Sunday March 27 in honor of Mildred Potter s birthday. Attendees included local residents and guests from Des Moines Boone Estherville Jackson Geover Finland and Graettinger among others.

Wayne Potter Senior Citizens Center Mildred George Spaulding Emt Marie Clark Spencers Beda Sampson Milford Reed Potter Spirit Lukey A. J Read Don Potter Estherville Russe Hempstead Jackson Minn Mark Hempstead Windom Mruth Dean Smith Des Moines

Stiles Attend Wedding in Illinois

Ms and Ms Leland Stiles Lelan and Marcie Stiles Mr and Ms Kevin Stiles Kristy Duus and Linda Anderson attended the wedding of Del Newton and Janet Viernon on Saturday March 26 at South Pack Presbyterian Church in Rocksland Illinois The Stiles Kristy Duus and Linda Anderson attested the reception and wedding dance at the Plantation in Moline Hl

Leland Stiles Lelan Marcie Stiles Kevin Stiles Kristy Duus Linda Anderson del Newton Janet Viernon South Pack Presbyterian Church Rocksland

Ample Social Visits Ignite Small Town Ties

Local residents fanned out for family dinners and celebrations across Estherville and surrounding towns. Margaret Mammen hosted guests including Tim Mammen and Jules Servantez while Tim plans a move to Dodge City to work on a beer ranch. Diane Weber marked her brother Bob’s 21st birthday with family in attendance, while Craig Daniels visited from Des Moines. Weekend visits stretched from West Brooke to Humboldt and beyond, with many gatherings at the Amos Mammen and Clemitson homes and several hospital and travel updates noted.

Tim Mammen Fort Dodge Jules Servantez Humboldt Amos Maimmen Tim Mammen Dodge City Kansas Sam Davies Diane Weber Bob Sanborn Cathy the Webes

Memorials Received by Palo Alto County Hospital

The hospital lists living memorials honoring Mrs. James Dunn, including donations totaling 9.80 from Fran Mes and from M. and Ms. William to Larry Biesnstedt's third grade class.

Palo Alto County Hospital Fran. Mes Larry Biesstedt James Dunn William

Organizational Meeting Rescheduled for April 12

The 1977 Ladies Organizational Meeting moves from April 5 to April 12 at 7 30 p m at Hillcrest Country Club. Dessert and coffee will be served. Price is 1 00. RSVP by April 9 to 959 3665 or 859 3315.

Hillcrest Country Club

Crippled Children's Fund donation noted in town coffee collection

The Graettinger senior citizens contributed 21 dollars from the coffee collection for the Crippled Children's Fund.

Graettinger Senior Citiens Crippled Children’s Fund

Memorials and donations listed for Marvin Stokla and Nevada Reeves

An anonymous memorial was purchased in memory of Marvin Stokla for 2.00. Russed and Inez Olson donated 5.00 in memory of Marvin Stokla. Schrader honored memory of Nevada Reeves with a 2.00 memorial.

Hospital News Dismissals and Birth in 1977

Dismissed Friday Eldon Skattebo and Dave Higgard Wallingford. Admitted Sunday Sharyl Kulow Graettinger. Dismissed Wednesday Mrs Donald Rustad and boy Wallingford Jerry Madsen Graettinger. Dismissed Thursday Sharyl Kulow Graettinger. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Steve Jeppson former Julie Gjerde of Chicago Kara Elizabeth born March 17 1977. Kara weighed 5 lbs 13 oz. Grandparents Omer Gjerde DeLancey Jeppson Elbow Lake Minnesota.

Omer Gjerde Chicago Steve Jeppson Gjerde Kara Elizabeth Eldon Skattebo Dave Higgard Wallingford Sharyl Kulow Graettinger Donald Rustad Jerry Madsen Graet Tinger Shary Kulow Julie Gjerde Thinals Kara ¢ Elizabeth Kara Jeppson DeLancey Jeppson Elbow Lake Minn

Clemitsons Vacation In California

Mr and Mrs Ervin Clemitson recently returned from a two month vacation They visited most of the time at Mrs Clemitsons sister Mas Ela Komek San Luis Obispo California and at Mrs Olga Abrams Fort Bragg California They traveled out and back by bus and enjoyed the mild weather during their stay.

Ervin Clemitson Clemitson Mas. Ela Komek San Luis Obisto California Olga Abrams Fort Bragg

Catholic Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The Catholic Missionary Society will meet at the home of Marie Dubn on Monday April 4 at 1 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.

The Catholic Missionary Society Marie Dubn

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Peterson— Rose Mr. and Mrs Billy Erb Mildred Potter Stiles Illinois Margaret Mammen Evelyn Nelson Eda Ciememon Harry Glasthoff West Brooke Richard Duus Randy Duhn Jared Kathy Reiter Rick Duhn Clayton Duhn Lisa Craig Daniels Eda Clementon Rolfe Lundgren Howard Johnnon Carroll Iowa Pace Center Gene Wagner Ami Ralph Graettinger Ralph Celia O'Rourke Dubuque Laws Dixon Inpis Dennis Graettinger Splgir Lake Walter Buhn Theresa Duhn Nevada Marie Duhn Ralph Tindall St. Mary's Hospital Rochester, Minn Mas Dale Clemitson Christopher John Poland, Jr Dale Poland John Sioux Falls College S. D Edwin Tindall Omaha Son Craig Amos Mammen Paul Kroenke Bill Mammen Joan Fayette Four Sessom Rock Island Dale Nissen Kelly Bob Christensen Billy Tom Fries Rene Kevin Sidles Lary Enderson Jennifer Lyn Gearld Bradley Ed Bradley Crippled Childrens Fund Finny Apolle Moda Eerata Graettinger State Bank Hospital News Holy Family Hospital Clemitsons Catholic Missionary AID Mar AID Man AID Insurance Services Services 2 Insurance Companyyt Aned “Lite Insurance Company Amgo Insurance Company Emmetsburg Ruthven & Graettinger
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