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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
7
Local notes show families visiting kin in Emmetsburg Ruthven and Graettinger with church, bazaar, and hospital updates. Reports mention residents attending games and events, weather, business openings in Grover, and regional travel. The St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series. locals note upcoming Emmetsburg basketball tournament in February.
Lutheran and church notices from several congregations outline schedule changes and programs. AON Lutheran Church Missouri Synod shifts to Sunday 2:00 PM services at the Methodist church with afternoon worship continuing through spring. Junior League at Lost Island Church Sunday October 18 features hymns, scripture, prayer, readings, and music by local participants. St Pauls Lutheran lists Sunday morning services with country and town times, plus a missionary program by Rev Girtz noting Santhal India. First Lutheran Church advertises English Sunday service at 11:00 AM, confirmation on Saturday, and teachers training on October 19 at Gudrid Nane’s home. Lost Island L Church lists Sunday services at 10:00 AM, Saturday confirmations at 2:00 PM, and a Thursday prayer meeting with Jy Ty and Sr. L L. L. Time and event details reflect multiple congregations inviting participation and noting mission speaker schedules.
Local social items list meetings and invitations for October 20 including Gleaners in church basement, PTA regular meeting at the High School with the library topic, First Lutheran Ladies Aid gathering, and a social in honor of Miss Irene Westergard. Also notes a DeWall School basket social on October 16 and a bridge night for Rolland George with out of town guest Charles Spies.
Methodist Church notes report a strong year with many new members and plans for Loyalty Month. Services are set weekly with Youth and Epworth leagues meeting before evening services. Jens P Christiansen celebrated his 100th birthday with relatives, a Sunday gathering at Palo Alto home, and a large cake with 34 candles.
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