Anniversary notices and club meeting announced in local paper
Mr and Mrs Albert Chasing of Ruthven observe their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at Sacred Heart Catholic parish hall in Ruthven from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday June 26. Mrs E A Dobbins and family plan a 50th anniversary open house for their parents at the Methodist church in Graettinger on Sunday June 6 from 2 to 4 pm. The Riverside club meets Tuesday June 4 at the home of Mrs Edo Bradley with Net te Rathman as hostess. Hanson grandchildren portrait wins third in state competition at Des Moines convention. Vikky and Dane Des Combes of Ottumwa are grandchildren of Merle Hanson of Garnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Chasing
Ruthven
Sacred Heart Cathole Parish
Mtr
E. A. Dobbins
Mops
BE. A. Dobbins
Wallingford
van Graettinper
Riverside Club
Edo Hradley Withra
Nette Rathman
Weekend visitors from multiple states gather at Lehigh home
Local weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Lehigh include Mr and Mrs Richard Lashioth and family from Owatunna Minnesota Terry Tan Todd and Troy, Mrs Keith Richardson and Lee Ann from Mitchellville Iowa, Mr and Mrs Don Richardson from Ruthven Iowa, Mr and Mrs Leo Beschorner and ISU students from Ames moving to Delhi Iowa to work at the federal fish hatchery in Manchester. Mr and Mrs Bennett Phoreson of Dorado Springs Missouri are visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mroo
Earl Lehigh
Richard Lashioth
Terry
Tan
Todd
Troy
Owatunna
Minn
Mrr
Keith Richardson
Lee Ann
Mitchellville
Towa
Don Richardson
Ruthven
Leo Beschorner
ISU
Ames
Delhi
Iowa
Lao
Federal Fish Hatchery
Manchester
Bennett ‘Phoreson
ET Dorado Springs, Mo
Hospital News Admits and Dismissals at Holy Family
Holy Family Hospital reports admissions on Tuesday May 22 Constance Tuininga Graetanger Friday May 24 Jeffrey Oleon Leanna Iverson Wallingford Saturday May 25 Mrs Bernard Kollasch Graetanger. Dismissals include Tuesday May 22 Oscar Olesen Graetanger Mrs Dale Munson and baby girl Graettinger Thursday May 23 Roy Young Graetinger Wednesday May 22 Mrs Nicholas Spear Wallingford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Tuininga
Graetanger
Jeffrey Oleon
Leanna Iverson
Wallingford
Bernard Kollasch
Oscar Olesen
Dale Munson
Graettinger
Roy Young
Graetinger
Nicholas Spear
Red's Softball Triumph Over Cylinder 3-0
Red's softball team shut out Cylinder 3-0 at Evergreen Park. Leo Anderson limited Cylinder to six hits, with Prather driving in two on a first inning single and an unearned score on a passed ball in the third. Schnell and Groos led Red's hitting with two hits each, while Norris and Reyson added hits. Defensive plays by Groos, Norris and Beschorner aided the win over Carpenter, who took the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huner
Leo Anderson
Red
Graettinger
Evergreen Park
Andy Groos
Schnell
Prather
Groas
Andreyson
Norris
Carpenter
Ayrshire
Groos
Reeves
Bobbit
Gros
Anderson
O. Johnson
Beschorner
Boblit
Grogs
Missionary Society Meeting at Immaculate Conception Church
The Missionary Society of Immaculate Conception church meets Monday June 3 at the home of Mrs. Forrest Stipes. All are urged to attend.
Birth Announcements from Graettinger and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Norman Nissen of Graettinger announce the adoption of Julie Ann born May 15 weighing 8 lbs 5 078s with a brother and sister. Grandparents Gabriel Peyam and Fred Nissen. Danny Montgomery and Hazel Hamilton announce Lisa Marie born May 8 weighing 4 lbs 11 oz with sister Laura. Grandparents Harvey Montgomery Jefferson S Js and Hazel Hamilton. Emma Montgomery of Graettinger great grandmother and Bessie Hamilton of Graettinger great aunt. David Torrence and wife in Oklahoma City announce son David Russel born May 21 weighing 1 lb 10 oz. Grandparents George Torrence of Graettinger and Gilbert Beckham of McAlester Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Nissen
Graettinger
Julie Ann
Gabriel Peyam
Fred Nissen
Danny Montgomery
Sioux City
Lisa Marie
Laura
Harvey Montgomery
Jefferson
Hazel Hamilton
Estherville
Emma Montgomery
Bessie Hamilton
David Torrence
Oklahoma City
Okla
David Russel
Grand
George Torrence
Gilbert Beckham
McAlester
Oklahoma
Family dinner honors EM3 Gary Thu on Navy leave
A May 26 gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Thoreson celebrated EM3 Gary Thu on leave from Vietnam. Guests included numerous Terril and nearby families, with a later wedding party note for Garlinda Simonsen and Gary Walls in Valley Falls Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Thoreson
Gary ‘Thu
Gary
Navy
Vietnam
Norfolk
Albert Thu
Clarence ‘Tha
Ronald
Twila
Alien Tha
Muff Enns
John
Mountain Lake
Minn
Raymond Duhn
Spirit Lake
Ed Marxen
Ruthven
Vern Powell
Guy Powell
Donna
Gene Powell
Glenden Thu
Terril
Lynn Gressley
David
Sioux City
Milo Peters
Hartley
Roy Nissen
Myrude
Melinda
Bill
Garlinda Simonsen
Gary Walls
Valley Falls
Kans
Garlinda
Joyce Simonsen
Raymond Simonsen
Nissen
MyrUe
Wallingford Graduation Trip and Birthday Observed
Mr and Mrs Morris Dalen and family drove to Council Bluffs Friday afternoon to attend the high school graduation of Mr Dalen's nephew L B Nelson observed his 87th birthday on Monday May 27 The Junior choir held a picnic after their regular Thursday activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Dalen
Council Bluffs
Mr. Dalen
L. B. Nelson
Weir
New Modern Country and Western Show and Dance
May 29 4 recording bands and admission one fifty. May 30 Fabulous Flippers at 9 12 p m with admission one seventy five.
Afternoon social notes and family visits recount several local matches
Afternoon practice at the church features Mira and Donovan Hendrickson. multiple families attend gatherings in Forest City and nearby towns for graduations and weddings. Notable events include Jane Hoplin and Larry Hansen’s Saturday wedding, Marilyn meeting family, and a large funeral attendance in Spencer. Local births, birthdays, and hospital news are noted alongside travel to Bariaundt and Mintoan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Donovan Hendrickson
Mroctor
Jeanne Skattebo
Mia
Mon
Fred Walden
Forest City
Nise
Norman Everard
Marilyn
Myelin
Jerome Paulson
Perry
Gail Eyeland Dome
Mallard
Meo
Curt Jase
Spencer
Mio
Fred Morflitt
Jim Skattebo
Lake Minnewawa
Glenwood
Minnesota
Jane Hoplin
Larry Hansen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. and
Mrs. Albert
Legion Hall
Graettinger Youth Center
Arnie & Margie Masters
Store
Sunbeam Wiener Buns
Cery Order
Wallingford News
Mrs
Earnest Skattebo
Pao
Jan Garber Orch
Marv Nielsen Adm
Jan el
Velma Sevatson
Mmes
Ernie Hendricksen
Oscar Peterson
Ron Hansen
John Drew
J. A. Kasia
Arn
Ath Min
Silas Lundy
Mahi Plefoell
Bar Iaaudt
Mintesota
Mintoan
Ronald Holmaotad
van Leys
Mro
Morrisessell
Huntsville
Texas
Refael
Lido
Will Petersen
Dale Young
Leroy Olson
Arnold Andersen
Mire
Nottrain Olsen
L.torreson
Co Wo. Olson
Chet. Pauleon
REC
the Link
RCA
Sunbeam
Hamilton Beach
General Electric
McGill
Thor
Thor Electric
Pocahontas
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