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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1961

Page

6

Social gathering in Wallingford hosts varied guests

Mr and Mrs Howard Bryant entertained a wide group including Wayne Gauger Ray Miller Maryann Dammann Larry OBrien JoAnn Bryant all from Omaha Nebr and others from Emmetsburg Sioux City and Mallard Delighted attendees listed Mrs Emmet Rolfson attended the Eighth District Fall Conference for the Legion and Auxiliary in Mallard as Emmet county auxiliary president The district comprises fourteen counties including Boone Crawford Calhoun Carroll Emmet Greene Hamilton Hancock Palo Alto Kossuth Humboldt Pocahontas Webster and Winnebago Members Bernard Osher and E Burg joined the Farm group for the annual Book Tour in Emmet County

Mirs Howard Bryant Wayne Gauger Ray Miller Maryann Dammann Larry O'Brien JoAnn Bryant Omaha Nebr Harold Dammann Dale Emmetsburg Bonnie Chartier Sioux City Clara Bryant Byron Emmet Rolfson The Legion and Auxiliary Mallard Rolfson Emmet Boone Crawford Calhoun Carroll Greene Hamilton Hancock Palo Alto Kossuth Humboldt Pocahontas Webster Winnebago Bernard Osher E. B. Burg Emmet County

Ladies Visit Winona and Watkins Plant by Boat Trip

A group of ladies traveled to Winona Minnesota, enjoyed a boat trip, and toured the Watkins Plant, reporting a pleasant excursion with scenic views and industrial insight.

Winona, Minn Watkins Plant

JoAnn Probst to wed Leonard Bryan this December

Social items report the engagement of JoAnn Fern Probst to Leonard M. Bryan. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Probst of Terris announce the December wedding plan. JoAnn, a 1955 Terris High School graduate, studied at International Business College in El Paso. Leonard, a Las Cruces graduate, runs his own business there. JoAnn is granddaughter of A. C. Christiansen of Graettinger.

Harry Probst Terris JoAnn Fern Leonard M. Bryan W. A. Bryan Bryan Las Cruces New Mexico Miss Probst Terris High School International Business College of el Paso Tex JoAnn A. C. Christiansen Graettinger

Methodist and Lutheran Church Notices on Sunday Schedule

Sunday School at 9:30 a m and worship at 10:30 a m at Methodist Church with quarterly conference at 7:30 p m. MYF meets first and third Thursday at 7:45 p m. Lost Island Lutheran Church services 9:00 a m and 10:00 a m Sunday School with Mission Offering. Wednesday Oct 1 Church Women meet 2:15 p m with devotions. Bible study and program on Charities and Social Action led by pastor. Dining room hostesses listed.

Methodist Church C. F. Curtis Lost Island Lutherancc T. Fjelstul Wayne Knutson M. Tonderum Ruth Christianson H. L. Thoreson Martin Simonson Carl Rasmussen Floyd Eaton

First Lutheran schedules midweek and Sunday services

Thursday activities include Junior Confirmation at 4:00 p m Luther League Bible Study at 7:00 p m Senior Confirmation at 9:00 a m Sunday School at 9:45 a m Worship at 10:45 a m with Mission Offering. October 12 at 8:00 p m there is a special Congregational meeting where the Merger Committee will present its initial report on merger with St Pauls Lutheran Church.

First Lutheran c. T. Fjelstul Luther League St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Grace Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Grace Baptist Church outlines Thursday evening Bible Study and prayer at 7 30 with Sunday School at 9 45 and Morning Worship at 10 45. Young People at 7 and Evangelistic Services follow at 7 30. St Faul s Lutheran lists Petersen as pastor with prayer, Luther League study, choir, and confirmation classes throughout the week.

Grace Baptist Church Suniay School

Religious Services and Schedule Highlights

South Walnut Lutheran holds 9 00 a m Divine Worship with 10 15 a m Sunday School for all ages. Monday 8 00 p m church council at Elliott Larsen home. Immaculate Conception notes Rev C Flannery with Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a m and Weekday Masses at 7 a m. Confessions Saturday at 4 5 7 and 8 p m. on the hour.

South Walnut Lutheran H. Irving Petersen Elliott Larsen Immaculate Conception

Notice of hearing for will of Emma Christianson

State of Iowa Palo Alto County notices that an instrument claiming to be the last will of Emma Christianson, deceased, was produced read and that Monday October 16 1961 is set for hearing proof. Official signature and seal dated September 29 1961.

State OF Iowa Palo Alto County D. C. Barringer Lillian M. Barringer Carl L, Spies Emma Christianson

Two Hillsboro Merchants Mark 50 Years in Business

Two Hillsboro businessmen Harry Hoaglin and Elmer Johnson celebrate their 50th year in Van Buren county. Hoaglin, a Hillsboro native, has lived in town his entire life. Johnson, born in Illinois, moved to Hillsboro in 1905 to set up his barber shop.

Hillsboro Harry Hoaglin Elmer Johnson van Buren County Mr. Hoaglin Mr. Johnson Illinois

Palo Alto Education Association holds first meeting of year

The Palo Alto Education Association met September 26 at Ayrshire School with Superintendent Nielsen of Ayrshire and Supt. Hartung of Graettinger presiding. Nominations were taken for delegates to the Iowa State Education Association assembly. candidates Reg Satory, Robert Jacobson, and Eugene Johnson were nominated for county voting.

Palo Alto Education Asssociation Ayrshire School Nielsen Ayrshire Supt Hartung Graettinger Palo Alto County Activities Association Iowa State Education Association ISEA Reg Satory Gracttinger Robert Jacobson Mallard Eugene Johnson Ruthven

Local News Items From Area Legion and Catholic Women Meetings

Attendees at the eighth district American Legion and Auxiliary meeting at Mallard included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jensen and several others. Catholic Women attended the Discesan Council gathering at St. Mary’s in Armstrong with plans for a DCCW Convention in Sioux City on Oct. 18. Pfc. Jim Alger departed for Ft Belvoir after a two week visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Alger.

Eighth District American Legion and Auxiliary Mallard Henry Jensen Verna Christensen Lawrence Thomsen Tom Boecker Chas. Burg Vincent Leduc Henry Thiel Forrest Sipes Discesan Council of Catholic Women St. Mary's Parish Armstrong DCCW Sioux City Jim Alger Ft. Belvoir L. J. Alger

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