Letter From Far Away California Odd Weather and Sports Talk
Los Angeles letter notes a rare rainfall event and unsettled business conditions amid ahead of the 1982 Olympics. The writer forecasts strong visitor turnout, mentions Giants training at Wrigley, hopes for a World Series glimpse, and praises Hank Severoid’s play in Hollywood. Also reports gas prices, family plans, and support for Graettinger Times readers.
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Los Angeles
Graettinger Times
Times
Jad
California
Giants
Wrigley Field
Cleveland
Pasadena
Olene Jacobson
Hank Severoid
Story City
Hollywood
Hank
Genevieve
Frick Drug Store
Washington
Jand
Graettinger
the Times
Clara
L. C
Gammon
License Requirement For Iowa Auto Drivers Passed
Governor Dan Turner signed a bill creating a license for motor vehicle drivers in Iowa. The act becomes effective after January 1, with a three month window for license issuance without examinations at the department's option. Examinations may be conducted by sheriffs and police chiefs, with examiners reporting actions to the motor vehicle department.
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Iowa
Turner
Dan Turner
State Motor Vehicle Department
Motor Vehicle Department
Chiefs of Police
License Fees Eased for Drivers as Others Pay 25c
State officials announce a license fee break for automobile owners while all other drivers must pay a 25 cent fee, chauffeurs higher at 2 dollars. Law allows revocation for manslaughter from auto incidents, hit and run, felonies, or DUI. Pheasant shatters windshield injuring a four year old in Lakota, taken to Park hospital Mason City. Emmetsburg Democrat publishes a 16 page edition to support local merchants advertising push.
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State Department
Edward Kienitz
Dean
Park Hospital
Mason City
Emmetsburg Democrat
Estherville Vindicator
Republican
Social items and gatherings in local notices
Mrs Fremont and Mrs Faul hosted an afternoon gathering for several ladies with light refreshments. Mrs Blom hosted Catholic Missionary Society members at her home with refreshments. Catholic Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs Seren Duhn with invitations to attend on May 27. Mrs J A Spies and daughter hosted Afternoon Card Club with Progressive Five Hundred and refreshments. Bridge played by seven tables at Lewison and Frettem home with refreshments. Mrs Ray Kennedy celebrated daughter's fifth birthday for twenty three guests with yellow and white decor and a two course lunch. Lavonne Jackson's seventh birthday dinner honored by seven families with pink and white May pole decor and May baskets. Juniors entertained Seniors at an annual school banquet prepared by P T A, with Holland themed decorations at Hawk Eye Theatre.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid
Seren Duhn
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Soren Dahn
Dahn
J. L. Mahan
James Mahan
J. A. Spies
Elisabeth
Ray Kennedy
Marjorie
Joe Jackson
Lavonne Jackson
Ted Hermansen
Wm. Hermansen
Joe Nypre
Ruthven
Joe Gabrielson
Graettinger
Hawkeye Theatre
Yang
Holland
Banquet Program and Mother's Day PTA Reception Summary
The Merklin Melody Masters furnished music for a banquet program featuring Arneld Henningser, Alys Thoreson, Dorothy Swift, Jean Harris, Seren Myhre, Mr. Stevenson, Elmer Masters, Elmer Petersen, Edith Gardner, and Waitresses performing Parewell. A Mothers Day reception hosted by Mrs. A. H. Henningser followed, with a library open to the public on Thursday afternoons. highlights included solos by Olene Jacobsen and tributes to old fashioned and modern mothers and daughters.
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Muale
Merklin
Arneld Henningser
Alys Thoreson
Dorothy Swift
Jean Harris
Seren Myhre
Mr. Stevenson
Elmer Masters
Elmer Petersen
Parewell
Edith Gardner
A. H. Henningser
Olene Jacobsen
Marjorie Noble
Dorothy Fink
Lillie Jacobsen
E. S. George
Pentecost Notes From St Pauls Lutheran Parish
Church notes recount baptism at Pentecost and Acts 2 38 41 verses. Graettinger and Lost Island Lutheran churches share morning worship times sermons and upcoming events. Parochial school begins June 1 with Herbert Peterson teaching from Luther Theological Seminary. Rev Mandsager leads emphasis on the Holy Spirit and Acts 1 8.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Pentecost
Peter
Jesus Christ
Graettinger Church
Dorcas Mission Society
Nels Nelsen
Will Nelsen
Luther League
Ralph Master
Anna
Louie Duhn
South Walnut
Axel M. Andersen
Lutheran Church
Confirmands
L. L. Sun
Lost Island L
Herbert Peterson
Luther Theol. Sem
God the Holy Spirit
Mandsager
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L. A. Gammon
LUX
RINSO
Minneapolis
Missionary Society
Bridge
L.T. Lewison
Palmer Frettem
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Meat Department
Weiners
New Peas
Rockford Sox
Baumgartner
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