Graettinger tributes mark birthdays and town ties
The Graettinger community notes mark Mike’s 87th Graettinger anniversary and his 76th birthday. Local events recount visits by families, four generation cafe photo, school memories, and a Legion Poppy Day message. Also mentions fishing tales, a hospital visit, and attorney Burton Sweet securing a Waterloo client’s acquittal in a historic advising-to-murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Graettinger
12 Mile Lake
Andrew
Waverly
Burton Sweet
Waterloo
Sweet
Iowa General Assembly
Immaculate Conception and Lutheran Church Members Mentioned
A fragmented list includes names such as Arthur W. Sorensen and Rev Paul G. Tolo associated with Immaculate Conception, Bethel, and Lutheran churches in Emmetsburg Iowa. Mentions of fire and local phone numbers appear among the scattered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception
Maynard Methodist Church
EB. Hodgkin Firet
Lutheran and Our Saviors Lutheran
Paul G. Tolo
Paul's Lutheran
South Walnut Church
Arthur W. Sorensen
Local Events Schedule for Estherville Orange City Spencer
Mondays at Estherville and Orange City. Wednesdays at Spencer. Community groups meet weekly in these locations with activities and sessions posted for residents and visitors alike. Events vary by venue and date, offering cultural, educational, and social opportunities across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Orange City
Background scripture and revational reading texts
Brief note lists and fragmentary references to biblical passages including 11 Chronicles 27-30 Micah 6 and I Corinthians. The line combines scripture indices without full verse content and appears as a study prompt or devotional outline rather than a reported event.
Three Ways to Relate When Fences Divide People
A May 22, 1955 lesson outlines three relation options across conflicts hostility compromise and reconciliation. It argues reconciliation via repentance and worship leads to lasting unity, citing Hezekiah and the World Council of Churches as historical examples, while noting imperfect outcomes and the danger of isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah
Kingdom of
Judah
Israead Ak Bone
United States
World Council of Churches
Cromwell
Sherman
Nee Goneelt
Churches of Christ
Ayer
Graettinger notes and local election results
Wednesday night at midnight Dr. Norman Osher of New York called A. H. Henningsen and wife to congratulate them on their tenth wedding anniversary. A. C. Christiansen of Twelve Mile Lake township seeks Emmet county Fifth Supervisor district. Emmetsburg promoter Deneen's ring yields Emmet county bacon against Deck of Estherville. Edward Swift’s illness, pneumonia, and his family linked to Graettinger. Oscar Hauge now leads Champlin Service station. Graettinger High School Academic Team of 21 won Class B district contest at Algona. four members qualify for state meet in Iowa City in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Osher
New York City
A. H. Henningsen
Bhis Place
Dr. Osher
Henningsen
New York
Graettinger
A. C. Christiansen
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Emmet County
Graettinger High School
Algona
Elmer Petersen
Helen Reidy
Marian George
Bertha Olson
Iowa City
G W's Still at War No Licenses Needed by G I Sportsmen
An Iowa attorney general opinion states the United States remains at war in Korea, exempting service members from hunting and fishing licenses for license administration. Kent Emery notes that Iowa law allows service members in time of war to hunt or fish without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa Attorney General’s Office
United States
Korea
Retiring Lew Watkins Leaves Storm Lake Bell Career
Lew Watkins of Storm Lake retires after 38 years with Northwestern Bell Telephone. His final task was installing a phone in the Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune editorial office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Lew Watkins
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geen
National Epiponias Wirl Association
Jasspergels
the Graettinger Times
T. Cody
Palo Alto
Emmet Countrea
Territ
Mike Weinholzer
Graetlinger
Albert Suss
Cabinet Shop
James.f. Hansen
Cynthia
Lee Eveleth
Fort Dodge
Ada Eveleth
Bra
Hansen
Craig Mousel
George Mousel
Hollywood
Calif
Craig
Bessie Howard
Gracttinger
Westi O'Connor
Holy Family Hospital
Vesti
Times
Westl
Mame
American Legion Auxiliary
Legionnaire
Frank Herke
Trumbull
Frank
American Legion
George Crown
Edward Duling
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Sucessor
John T. Ryan
Don C. Green
C. R. Kitchen
Optometrist
North 6Th
A. Shiley
Rouse
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist Vision Specialist
Gardneton Hotel
J. Emmett Martin Funeral Service
Olene Jacobson
D. V. M. Veterinarian
Directory OF Graettinger Organizations
Community Beloe
Sam Watson
Pres
Woman's Club Eve
Hamilton
Legion Auxiliary i
Eee
Mabel Andersen
OF the
Thomas Thomsen
Leo Hughes
Councilmen
Bud Craven
John DeVries
Alan Hersleft
Jens Kirkegaard
Virgil Olesen
Streeta Dept
Albert Jensen
Dale King Vena
Sebh Robert Murray
Joe Grady
Directory OF County Officials
Artin Thompson
Lloyd W. Frost
Richard Miller Fire
Alice Yoch
Dick Love
Mercer Richter
Jay Duhigger
J. R. Hyde
W. H. Bargman
Sone
Joe Joyce
William Fogarty
Wm. McConnell
A. P. Richlefa
Home County
Matt Brown
A, E. Smith
Arthur Anderson
TOBIN
W. M. Rode
A. H. Hobson
Broadway
Emmeteburg
E. Dapppan
G. B. Frye
Laws
Terry I. Anderson
Optometrist Emmet CO
Lows
Emmetshure
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Comm
Wallingford Lutheran and
Immanuel Lutheran
Rev
C. B. Gundersen
Ted Knudtson
BOY Scout
Cacter
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
BIBLE
Foreman
Barney Hassel
Deneen
Emmittsburg
Deck
Edward Swift
John
Jove Swift
Peter Swift
East of Town
Swift
Oscar Hauge
Champlin
State Bank
G. W
Graettinger Times Office
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