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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
7
Community figures from Estherville and surrounding towns gather for graduation events. Be present are Becky Jo Kiner and Janet Sampson honorees, with attendees including the Kiner, Hankey, Garrett, and Clemenson families, plus numerous Nor thwest Iowa residents from Ayrshire to Spirit Lake. Occasions include receptions, dinners, and Tulip festival attendance across several days in May 1977.
Mrs. Herbert Besaw announces the engagement of her daughter Julie Mae to Marcus Howard Fischer son of Mrs. June Evans of Southport England Julie is a 1974 Graettinger High School graduate now a Graettinger Times typist Marco a four year Liverpool University graduate with majors in Catering Hotel Management law and music is employed as a chef at the Coach House in Arnolds Park The couple plans a June 24 wedding
Mrs. Tena Garrelts celebrated her birthday on Monday May 23 with visitors including Emma Storck Clara Ennen Pocahontas Elsie Aden Palmer Andy Ann Shoon Roger Elaine Oberhalden Manson Bertha Edwards Mrs Richard Clasing Mr and Mrs Henry Garretts Andy Kim Akridge Irene Kulow Betty Milea Katie Reka Poppinga Mr and Mrs Louie Poppinga Humboldt and Mr and Mrs Robert Poppinga.
Kathy Reiter was honored with a bridal shower at Mrs. Jeffrey Duhn’s home in Fisherville on Saturday May 21. The blue and white themed event featured a blue china coffee service from the bride’s mother Mrs. Robert Reiter, with Jeanie Sorum and Brenda Reiter assisting. Guests included Lisa Duhn, the Linn sisters, Etta Shubart, Kay Isder, Linda Wright, and many Reiter family members. games and a luncheon concluded the celebration.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jennen and son Dean plan a Saturday drive to Los Angeles then a flight to Honolulu Hawaii for a two week visit with their son Vance Jensen his wife. They will return grandchildren Jennifer three and Christopher one who have spent spring there. Vance serves in the United States Navy in Honolulu.
A come and go bridal shower honors Connie Graettinger bride elect of Steve Dobbin on June 6 at 7 30 p m at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center.
Debra Torrence was among 210 candidates for an associate in applied science degree at DMACC spring commencement for Ankeny and Urban Campus students held Thursday night May 26 in Veterans Auditorium Des Moines.
Debra Torrence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Torrence of Gracttinger, received her science degree as a Dental Assistant.
The South Walnut Church will host Memorial Day observances with a service at 10:30 a.m. Rev Smith of the Zion Lost Island Parish will be the speaker. Lunches will be sold on Sunday May 29 and May 30 from noon, proceeds benefiting St Pauls Lutheran Cemetery Board.
The Gprettinger Community Club invites members and prospective members to its annual picnic at the Ball Park on June 32. Meat and drinks, including coffee, will be provided with serving to begin at 5 30 p m. Members receive a card detailing what to bring as salads or hot dishes.
Diane Schmeling was honored at a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Einer Appel after graduation ceremonies on May 15 1977. About 120 relatives and friends from Ammersburg Ames Cylinder Graettinger Delliver Ruthven Rolfe Ringsted Estherville LaVerne Mt. Pleasant Corwith Des Moines Wesley Wallingford and Bloomington Minn attended. Diane plans to attend Buena Vista College this fall.
A youth golf event for ages 9 through 17 is scheduled for June 15 at Hillcrest Golf Course with an 8:00 a.m. tee-off. The club members only tournament requires a $2 fee. Interested members should contact Mrs Rod Hough at 859 3595 by June 10.
Mrs. George Brobst Spencer at Municipal Hospital. Palo Alto County Hospital lists Mrs. Francis Graettinger and Lester Martin at Graettinger and SOT Jackson Hospital marks Mrs. Russell Hempstead.
Free weekly home study course on food preservation being mailed to interested individuals during June. An eight lesson series covers freezing fruits and vegetables, canning equipment, canning various foods, jam jellies and pickles, freezing fish poultry and meat, and drying and evaluating preserved products. Contact the Extension Office at Emmetsburg or call 852-2865 to enroll.
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