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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
2
Matt Quinnix expresses gratitude to neighbors and relatives for cards and visits at Holy Family hospital and after returning home. Myre thanks friends and family for candles flowers and personal visits during and after the hospital stay. Erik Radke also notes appreciation.
Mr and Mrs Herbert McKenna reside in a hotel on Oahu and moved to a house at Ewa Beach while he serves with the Naval Air Force in Alaska. Margaret Johnson and her son Phil visited Mrs E S George at Friendship Haven Fort Dodge. Nate Bartleman and family returned to Minnesota in a trailer. Community members attend church events, fishing trips, and a district Laymen Rally in Goldrick with Dr. Ernest Smith speaking.
Mr and Mrs Fred Nissen celebrated their 30th anniversary on Saturday Oct 3 with afternoon and evening guests at their home. Attendees included Mrs James Domek and many Westfall family members. Lunch was served and gifts were received. The Lost Island Islanders met Oct 10 at Darlene Wilcox home with seven members two leaders and three guests present. President Lavan Olaen called the meeting to order. Minutes read by Margo Christlangon. Roll call asked What you plan on making this year. New programs approved. Next meeting set for Nov 14 at Susan Bonstead time. Landh served by Mia Wilcox and Darlene. Donna Suse reported on games for recreation.
The narrator recalls boarding an 86s passenger plane with a 30 minute electrical delay. Despite high speed and tail wind, the journey offered limited scenery from 19,000 feet. As the plane landed at Idlewild Airport near Long Island, landmark announcements via PA added travel texture.
The narrator recalls arriving from Europe and the lengthy, comic trek through Idlewild Airport. A shuttlebus ride to Jamaica Station leads toward an elevated train to near Orland’s hospital, with awkward seating and the driver’s wild drive amusing fellow passengers. (To be continued)
A civet cat took up residence between the walls of a vacated room at the Harlan Wall home near Northwood. The animal, nicknamed Jose De Pew by the family, has died and will be long remembered by those who cared for it as Carol Well left for college.
Lenox brothers Gary and Gary Reffer halted pursuit of barber exam duties with the state board. One twin is employed at Itlisca while awaiting licensure, and the other remains linked to their shared pursuit.
Rebecca Brubsker, 18, was thrown through the windshield when her car struck a bridge abutment in a recent crash. Authorities note the modest speed may have reduced injuries.
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