Marilyn Munson to Marry Warren Cavender in Graettinger
Announced engagement of Marilyn Munson of Graettinger to Warren Cavender of Omaha Nebraska son of Hazel Henderson of Omaha. Wedding set for Sunday May 22 at 2 PM at the Graettinger Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Munson
Warren Cavender
John Munson
Grachtinger
Marilyn
Omaha
Nebr
Hazel Henderson
Graettinger
Kum Dubi Club
The
Methodist Church
Evergreen Park
Mary Hubbard
John Rezac
Dolliver
Palo Alto County Weed Control Resolution Adopted
The Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors orders landowners and possessors to destroy all noxious weeds by dates in 1955, with yearly follow ups to prevent seed production. A Weed Commissioner program will destroy or control infestations within five years and costs may be assessed against real estate if not complied with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto County
Iowa
Palo Alto
Births Reported in Several Families This Week
Thaiabe Marine Cpl. and Mrs Keith H Whiting of North Carolina announce a 7 pound baby girl born May 1 at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital named Virginia Marie. Mrs Whiting is Geral dine Buck of Estherville, formerly Gruettinger. Robert Retsell and Wilma Herke announce a son born May 12 at Holy Family hospital. Elaine age five is at home. Carl Berkland and wife welcome a daughter born May 16 at Holy Family hospital with Sandra Dale and Dean at home. Ralph Rasmussen and wife in Anaheim announce a son born May 9 named Robert Arthur. they have three girls and two boys. Wm Rasmussen and grandparent Wm Rasmussen of Gruettinger noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hansen
Hansen
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Hugh Markley
W. J. Hively
R. L. Hansen
Dave Clark
Marine Cpl
Keith H. Whiting
North Carolina
Naval Hospital
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Whiting
Geraldine Buck
Eldon Buck
Gruettinger
Whitings
Virginia Marie
Robert Retsell
Wallingford
Holy Family Hospital
Retsell
Wilma Herke
Elaine
Carl Berkland
Sandra
Dale
Dean
Ralph Rasmussen
Anaheim
California
Robert. Arthur
Wm. Rasmussen
Grachtinger
Graettinger Council Special Meeting May 16 1955
The Graettinger Town Council met in special session May 16 1955 with Mayor Thomsen and council members Craven DeVries Hersloff Olesen present. Measures approved include purchasing a Meili Blumberg Sweeper for a Ford Tractor from Smith Tractor & Implement Co for 600 dollars delivered in Graettinger and installed. A building permit for a scale was granted to Graettinger Co op Grain Co. Mayor Thomsen announced the release of Peace Officer Street Commissioner Marshall Dale King. The meeting adjourned with Olesen making the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Thomsen
Craven
DeVries
Hersloff
Olesen
Kirkegaard
Ford
Smith Tractor & Implement Co
Iinstalled
Hersleff
Graettinger Co-op. Grain Co
Marshall Dale King
Notice to Bidders for Gracttinger Water Tank Work
Seated bids will be received at the office of the Gracttinger Town Clerk until noon on June 6, 1955 for cleaning and painting the water tank and tower at Gracttinger Iowa. Specifications require interior cleaning and flushing and exterior painting of the tank and tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracttinger
Iowa
Keep Your Farm Attractive and Safe This Spring
A spring cleanup encourages farmers to tidy fields and buildings, remove debris, trim hedges, secure fencing, and inspect equipment to improve curb appeal and reduce hazards on the working property.
Residents and visitors in Gracttinger area and beyond
The report lists recent moves and visits in Gracttinger, including Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson relocating to Estherville and Janice Wilkin staying with her parents. It notes visits by the Donlons from La Mesa and Brobsts from Milton, with Navy assignments and upcoming transfers to Mare Island and later San Diego. It also discusses a state study on rural Iowa living standards and regional differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Wilkin
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Fred Wilkin
Tom Donlon
la Mesa
Cal
A. J. Weir
Westi O'Connor
Frank Weir
Mr. Donlon
Pete Donlon
Gracttinger
Living levels vary in Iowa townships across regions
Farm economists from Iowa State College report wide differences in living levels among rural townships. A belt from northwest to southeast Iowa contains most high living areas, while southern Iowa shows many townships with relatively low living levels, with fewer in the southern belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa
Iowa State College Farm Economists
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyle
Agnes Abrahamsen
Arne Abrahamsen
Agnes
Carl Olmstead
Chicago
A. L. Anderson
Ringsted
Pete Numtwall
Terris
George Neilson
Bertha Halverson
Lars Rierson
Idelle Thoreson
Haakon Thoreson
Lost Island
Robert Carter
Marilyn Thoreson
Ames
St. Cecelia Circle
St. Cecelia
Immaculate Conception Church
Russell Jones
Bob Bchany
Eather¢ Rele
First —— Church
Frobert Carter
Tuesday Chutens
L. Thoreson
Soledt Inn
Jeanne Coan
Sullivan Coan
Jeanne L. Coan Sr
William L. Brown
Amerilla
Texas
Pearl Harbor
T. H
Gracttinger High School
Todd Hersleff
Alan Hersleff
Todd
Timmy
Kathy Heidecker
Lost Island Home Mission Society
Tobin Peterson
First Ave
C. J. Lande
Lions Club
Graettinger Lions Club
Lions Clubs
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Paul G. Tolo
Agnes Abrahamson
Shirley Andersen
Judith Iverson
Carl Mathison
Alan Norris
Ladies Aid
Canada Thistle
Council Proceedings
Thomas Thomsen
Robert Murray
George Anderson
Helvig
No. 7Th
Anderson
P. G. Gray’s
Earl
Shorty” Brobst
Ronnie
Milton
Florida
Brobst
Grace Brobst
Aviation Department
U. S. Navy
Whiting Field
U. S. Naval Air Station
Maremore
Calif
San Diego
Fas Wat MN
Ford Frick
the Sporting News
National Baseball Weekly
Washington Avenue
St. Louis
Graettinger Times
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