World At Our Feet and Curious Iowa Tale
A collage of notes describes travel plans to Seattle for a Century 22 Expo, Buena Vista College’s Spanish name drawing a South American visitor to Storm Lake, and an Indian chief buried under a different name. The piece connects a 19th century Sam Jones legend from Florida with modern curiosities, including a practical tip for a decorative planter and reflections on Iowa’s welcome.
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Buena Vista
South America
New York
Califor
Iowa
Ourgurl
Storm Lake
Chiet
Mam Jones
Dae Dloida
Wiere
Sam Jones
George Espenlaub Woo
Dam Jones
Florida
Sams
Decker's DX Service Teases Car Care Help
A compact ad shows Decker's DX Service inviting drivers to stop by for five quarts five gallons or five pounds of supplies and vehicle care. The message emphasizes regular visits and friendly service under the slogan If You Can't Stop Wave As You Go By.
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Heidecker
Sam Jones and the Seminole Chief in U S War Lore
A fragmentary note recalls Sam Jones known as Chief Tusco Motophee in Seminole history amid spring recollections. The piece blends playful poetry with historical rumor, reflecting seasonal mood and personal nickname lore.
Walnut Willing Workers Meet At Bethel Church
The Walnut Willing Workers 4H club met April 10 in the basement of South Bethel Lutheran church. Roll call requested a second drawing of each member’s room showing changes made or possible. Illustrated talks covered What is a scale by Vickie Wolfe and More on color by Patty Carter. Demonstrations included Making a lapback pillow or cushion cover by DonNita Neilson and Shirley Sampson and Making a dusting unit by Connie Miller and Patty Olesen. Lunch was served by Jeanne Wikert and Marcie Rose-Rep orter, Shirley Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Willing
Bethel Church
Walnut Willing Workers
South Bethel Lutheran Church
Vickie Wolfe
Patty Carter
DonNita Neilson
Shirley
Sampson
Connie Miller
Patty Olesen
Jeanne Wikert
Marcie Rose
Shirley Sampson
Vernon Climbers Meet At Hobart Home April 9
Vernon Climbers gathered at Kathy Hobart's home on April 9 for a routine meeting led by president Hobart. Twenty three members and two leaders answered roll call. Janice Mills led an art picture talk while Connie Smith discussed a poor plan. Kathy and Patty Myers demonstrated making a wastebasket and Linda Gjerde spoke on grooming. County officer candidates, team demonstrations, record books were reviewed. Lunch was provided by Kathy and her mother. Next meeting set for May 14 at the Township hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Climbers
Kathy Hobart
Janice Mills
Connie Smith
Kathy
Patty Myers
Linda Gjerde
Wallingford Notes on Family Visits and Church Meeting
Wallingford events include the Paulson family from Wisconsin visiting relatives in the parental home, with plans to move to Modesto California. A birthday observed for Mrs. H M Bradshaw spurred visitors from Estherville and others. The Wallingford Lutheran Church women met April nineteen with Bible study, a film on Higher Education, and closing devotions, hosted by several local families.
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David Paulson
Waseau, Wise
Paulson
Modesto
Calif
H. M. Bradshaw
Willard Krim
Estherville
Hogan Hoganson
Henry Lofblom
C. L. Torreson
Stanley Young
Dora Ressell
Gundy Egertson
Belle Egertson
Francis Skattebo
Albert Madison
Wallingford Lutheran Church Women’s Meeting
Jolivette
Arnold Olson
Waverly Lutheran College
U. S
Canada
Ronald Herum
Mimes
Chester Paulson
Merlin Twite
Bob Lundgren
Norman Egeland
Barney Reynolds
Jesse Anderson
Floyd Eaton
Easter Sunday Dinner Guests At Ringsted Home
and Mrs. Earnest Skattebo, Jim and Jeanne, and Doug Gunderson of Boone were Easter Sunday dinner guests in the Clare Skattebo home at Ringsted.
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Earnest Skattebo
Jim
Jeanne
Doug Gunderson
Boone
Clare Skattebo
Ringsted
Light Plant Proceedings April 9 1962
The board met in regular session on April 9 1962 and approved minutes as read. Erickson moved to pay the bills in full, seconded by Petersen or Mason. motion carried. Adjournment followed with members Shaver Petersen Erickson and others listed among paid accounts to various vendors and services.
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Petersen
Secor Erickson
Erickson
Sen
Mason
Graettinger Mun
Internal Revenue
Servic
Iowa Employment Security
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System
State of Iowa
White Diesel
Town Electric Supply Co
Luxor Lighting Products Inc
Diesel Service Co
Sleg-Fort Dodge Co
Albert Suss’ Cabinet Shop
Rasmussen Standard Serv Schealler’s
Skelly Service
Bud's
Super Service
Hammenberg Rexall Dru
Graettinger Lumber ‘Co
Smith’s Janitor Supply
Industrial Tower & Uniform Service
Graettinger Times Omer Gjerde Graettinger Telephone Co
Graettinger Mun. Gas System
Rex Eversole
Glen F. Shaver
Lars C, Petersen
Earl Erickson
Myrtle Nissen
Sec’y
Craig Dobbins Wins Free Theatre Ticket
Craig Dobbins won the free theatre ticket in a drawing from readers who correctly identified last week's mystery farm as the Mabel Andersen farm, located south of Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Dobbins
Mabel Andersen
Graettinger
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George Singer
Graet Singer
Seattle
Nia
California
Lake Front
By Marj Vandervelde
Decker
Torreson
Tuscomotophee
Club News
Bethel
Emmetsburg
American Lutheran Church Women
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven
Bethel Lutheran Church
Ejner Bisgard
Wm. Rasmussen
Alfred Westengard
Irving Petersen
Traer
L. A. Pierson
Forest City
Toory Woodlang
Kanawha
Lester Krause
Corwith
John Ostermann
Titonka
Arthur Boetmann
Wallingford Kews
Mrs. Earnest Skatteho
Purina
R. E. Davis
Graettinger Insurance
Agency
Oval
Pay
Peter
D&e Electric
Patronize Times Advertisers
Square D
Ed Herke
DIAL
Elmer Olson
Elmer Olsen
Davenport & Chair
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