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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
2
Pete Bernard found a 30 pound mushroom on a farm near Albia and also discovered a smaller mushroom weighing 15 pounds. The discovery was reported as a notable harvest find in the area.
Local classified section lists multiple want and sale items with names and contact numbers. Ads cover renting a two bedroom house, sale of feeder pigs and gas heaters, signs, purebred Hamp sire boars, pumpkins, cribbing materials, corn crib items, and more. Includes job leads for salesmen and part time help, along with found property and maintenance services.
A desultory social page lists Lorraine Torkelson and others visiting Emma Montgomery, John DeVries returning from fishing with Minneapolis associates, and obituaries noting Charles E. Valier of St. Louis. Travel details include a trip to Lake Wapagisie near Fort Francis, Ontario. Various locals visit relatives in St Paul Minneapolis Bloomington and Wis.
A collection of local thank you messages expressing gratitude for birthday cards gifts get well wishes and hospital visits. Names and mentions include Elisabeth Spies Otto Appel Mr and Mrs Albert Norris Mr and Mrs Herman Jensen Mrs Jack Platter and the Graettinger fire department for aid during a farm fire and picket fire response.
A brief thank you note from W H Witt of Rock Rapids Iowa expresses gratitude for cards and well wishes during recovery from a recent illness humorously dubbed Yankee itis. The message highlights encouragement and community support.
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