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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1942

Page

2

Thirty Nine Graduates Celebrate End Of School Year

The community marked graduation for thirty nine boys and girls at Graettinger with notable speeches. Superintendent Girsch urged graduates to embrace responsibility, and Adolph Spire awarded diplomas as Father Hurley blessed the ceremony. Tribute to Major Kreizenbeck and a class night program followed with awards, music, and reminiscences.

Sears United States Chat Uesand Tuwa Adolph Spire Spies Father Hurley Margaret Stile Gueseh Duane Johnson FP. W. Kreizenbeck Ft. Deaning Georgia Kreivenbeck Graettinger Schouls U. S. Army Howard Heck Criven Mary Evelyn Forde Cneol Gracttinger Pavayne Lammers Am Authendic Ely Will Propery Poe Mignbers Seiahastie Mary Faselyn Bowie Dietorian Loisean Carter

Notice of Hearing on Proposed Gravel District 179

A petition to establish a gravel district in Lost Inland Township has been filed with Palo Alto County Auditor. The board of supervisors will hear the matter at the courthouse in Ernetsburg Iowa on June 7 1942 at 10:00 a m. Interested parties may appear.

the Auditor Palo Alto County Iowa Rand Board of Supervisors Court House Ermetsburg Board O Supervisors Sac County Paul Clausen

Marian George Bride of Mason City Young Man

The article notes Marian George of Mason City became engaged to a local man and later mentions weddings and greetings from friends in Kensett and Graettinger. It covers ceremony, attendants, and the couple’s post wedding plans including Corpus Christi duties for the groom.

Marian George Bride Mason City Pra Tld OSTBY Corpus Christi Texas Graet- Inger Kensett T the Newhall Iowa Pensafea Corpse Hristi Hensete High Echo Fom Decarah Hest Massien Asthy

Local residents visit kin and attend weddings inGraettinger area

Mrs OSWR Bittemsen and other relatives spent ten days with family in Ringsted and Sioux City. Joe Criends and Charles Lambe from Chicago sang with family. Misses Tireille and Bernice Gilbaugh visited Des Moines relatives. Mason, Oscar Olson traveled to Corydon. Engineer Donovan and nephew attended high school commencement. Attendees from Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Dex arrive for Marian George wedding and family visits.

Atty Mes. Dines Py Kelly S. Kelly J. Y Dellars McDonald—G Misses Tireille Bernice Gilbaugh J. ‘Choreson Choreson Mason Eneineer Mdlonovan Bwin Donovan Matherville Mra. Bast Cedi Rapids Y ‘Itr Amek Graettinger Wests Ben Wilson S Allen Denny Dex

Classified Ads Featuring Various For Sale Listings

A mixed set of old style classified lines including alfalfa, siding, beans, shipping items, cows, and various goods. Mentions include Mrs Py, Forte, Armani Larsen, and a Plymouth deluxe wood tin. Several entries refer to sale prices and dates like 4-16-06, with scattered product notes and contact hints.

Harpshire Boy Armani Larsen Sal Sean Plymouth

Vedder Couple Attends Graettinger High Exercises

Mr and Mrs George C Vedder of the Motherville Daily News attend Graettinger Tuesday evening high school commencement exercises. Vedder's niece Mary Vel Moved was valedictorian for the Chicago visit to see Mr and Mrs MacDowell and family. Mrs Cre Gerge Wits yore Sole sent her page to the Mae Dawells in May.

George C. Vedder Mothervile Daily News Graettinger

Farm accident and large family details from random clipping

Report describes a farm mishap near Millrien where Frank Randall and a hired man were near a hay rack during strong winds. A gust toppled the rack injuring Randall. A second gust displaced the rack again injuring another worker. The text also mentions Mrs James Corrigan and 11 sons, and Isabelle Bare Newell knitting for the Red Cross, with aging and local anecdotes.

Frank Randall Millrien P Sudderly Randall Frank W Carl HE. Sehlunts Robins

Social items from Noreas Mission Society and club entertainments

May meetings and social events listed include Noreas Mission Society gathering at Mrs. Peter I Petersen's home on Tuesday May 26. Royal Neighbor Lodge entertained by Mrs J A Fleming at May meeting. Embroidery Club hosted by Mrs C L A Jensen Tuesday afternoon with many ladies present. Mrs G C Norris hosted a Monday birthday party for a group of ladies. A miscellaneous shower for Marian Singer, bride to be, held in the Methodist church dining room sponsored by Mrs Ross Clayton and others.

Noreas Mission Society Peter I. Petersen Royal Neighbor Lodge J. A. Fleming Embroidery Club CL. A. Dlensen Embroiders Club Norris Mrs. Norris Methodist Church Marian Singer Ross Clayton Dappen

Bridal Showers and Anniversary Celebration in Mason City

Mrs. Donald tunes and Mrs. Je W. Me Margaret Hanlon hosted a dinner at the Tea Room with Marian George as guest of honor. Two showers for Marian were held by Peoples Gas & Electric Co. employees and by sorority members. A family dinner followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. KE S. George. Nearby, about 200 friends and relatives attended the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clar Lune Richardson, with gifts and a tiered cake. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes.

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