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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
2
A car stolen while John Hoffman, of near Plainfield, attended church services in Waverly raises concerns about security. The incident occurred after the vehicle was left near the church, highlighting ongoing theft risks in the Graettinger area.
Twelve Mile Lake and Graettinger residents visited and hosted relatives this week. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Hansen of Graettinger. Mrs. Hansen is at Iowa City. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Win Hively. The Christensons and their children visited Mallard. Bonstead family and Ave Bonstead spent Sunday at Ledyard with Clayton Rosboro. C B G Larson drove to Algona to visit Mrs. Lloyd Larson who was at home. Mrs Runett received her mother for an extended visit. A War Chest meeting occurred at Mac Logan’s home. Harlan Peterson of the fighting forces returned home Sunday for a visit.
Visit with Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson planned as Morris Refsell returns from Ellington Field Texas. Oliver Refsell grave illness prompts home call. Charles Jackson recovers strength and plans to report. Madwin Dalen overseas news. Harold Carlson hosts Estherville relatives. Alfred Nelson hosts furlough for Captain and Mrs Raymond Nelson.
Immaculate Conception Church lists Mass times 8:00 and 10:00 a m Confession on the first and eighth Saturdays 4 5:30 and 7:30 8 30 Rev D K Hurley pastor. Methodist Church Rev J Heber Miller pastor school at 10 Morning Worship 11 Intermediate Youth Fellowship 7 30 Wednesday. Sunday October 10 Rally Day at Graettinger Methodist church. Families urged to attend activities. All men requested to attend 10 a m Sunday to discuss Men’s Fellowship plans. This is very important.
A local ad lists City Meat Market operated by Robert Simonsen with contact 71, promoting fresh and cured meats, dairy, produce and bakery staples. The remainder is a church calendar detailing Rally Day at St Pauls Lutheran, services at South Walnut and First Lutheran for October 9 10 and various meetings, confirmations and Ladies Aid events through October 14.
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