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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
2
From where I sit Bert Childers and Joe Marsh placed an ad in the Clarion inviting all to pick melons free. Many parents brought their children and Bert served lemonade and beer to the grownups. The patch was stripped and the scene sparked lively chatter in town.
Fragmentary text from Graettinger Times references Joan Sullivan and Grae entries, post office notes, Fire Prevention Week preface, and political labor groups. Mentions Truman, local government, churches, press, and radio with scattered percentages and standings.
Fragmentary OCR text references Marley, Wat, Estat Graettinger and a traveler. No clear events, dates, or outcomes emerge. Likely a halted notice or column fragment with names and places but lacking coherent context.
A society page notes a corsage bearing pink and white asters and silk luncheon favors for Mrs. (Bese) and Mrs. A. Ricke and Mrs. Kiingben Jr. The program included devotions, piano solo by Annie Welsh, readings, vocals, and hostess contributions from local community members. Guests arrived from Grover, Armstrong, Ringsted, Fenton, and California, with attendees thanking those unable to attend. A separate shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nichtern at the Harvey Nichtern home, decorated in blue and white with streamers and flowers.
Mrs Charlns Johnston and Mrs Harvey Nientern were presented corsages of white and blue, luncheon favors in white and blue, with hostesses including Mesdames Harry Vahi heck Louis Maas Rey Fry and many others. Mr and Mrs Nichtern received gifts, with attendance from the Johnston and Branseen families and other guests.
Parish notices list service times for Christ Lutheran and Town Church with Rally Day events on October 6. Sunday school, adult instruction, and confirmation classes meet weekly. Luther League convention activities and choir practices are scheduled in nearby towns with details on locations and times.
Local church calendar outlines Sunday services at times 9 30 and 10 45 with Communion Sunday on October 6. Activities include Luther League and Teachers Training at Wallingford Emmetsburg events October 4 8 and 10. Addresses Rev J Heber Miller Pastor Miss A Johnson Mrs Herke circles and a parish evangelistic service by Rev E C Reinertson through Sunday.
Rev. C.R. Gunderson of Panton presides at divine service next Sunday at 1410 a.m. Sunday admission and worship begin at 10 a.m.
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