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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Ralph Borchers of Tu Esvhepville observe their fortieth wedding anniversary on May 29 at the Sum Manuel Lutheran Church No. 6ry Shout Msthneville from two to five in the afternoon. Light refreshments and invited guests listed, plus one other invitation.
A local homemakers group convenes this afternoon at two oclock in Osgood, hosted by Mrs. Hayley Higley. Mrs. Metmaned Sterke and May uli Shima will assist with organizing duties and activities for members.
Thomas Boecker recently arrived to spend time with his mother Tem Boecker. Dennis Nissen, a Spartan School of Aeronautics graduate, is licensed for maintenance in airframes and power plants and plans to work for TWA in San Francisco after visiting Estherville relatives. Local gatherings include Thursday evening guests with the Knutsens of Reliance and Estherville, and California relatives.
The celebrations honor E. P. Knutsen and Leon Iknutsen with family visits from Betty Knutsen of Reliance. Local residents Avery Bonstead move, selling their home to Dennis Essing. the Essings from Estherville arrive last weekend. Plans for new homes emerge as Lonstead and Goerak Wilke relocate, construction to begin soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schacherer welcome daughter Michelle Maria born Sunday May 15 at Holy Family Hospital. Weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces, she has a sister Levi and a brother Craig. Grandparents are Mrs. Annah Schacherer Estherville and Mr. Arnold Bisgaard Graettinger. DERAILMENT: Sunday morning May 1 Norway report notes 31 freight cars derailed, cars piled 50 to 60 feet high and two to three deep.
Directors listed include Dave Johnson and Lloyd Simonson from Emmetsburg Ayrshire John son and Clyde Peterson from Laurens Ry Ry Coyle and Mel Youngwirth from Laurens Whitemore Oley Gunderson Redman Behrens Palmecy and Rebert Eckert from Mallard. A program by Leo Greco and a Country and Western Dance. Special acts include Shorty pantomime and a Mr Custer piece. Grand prize 5000 kwh free electricity plus 2500 kwh and 38 other prizes. Cooperative serves about 2750 rural Pocahontas and Palo Alto counties. It borrowed 2 275 018 from the Rural Electrification Administration for construction. Management says attend the annual meeting, which will be short yet lively.
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