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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1967

Page

5

Centennial celebration marks Lutheran church in Wallingford

The Wallingford Lutheran Church observes its 100th anniversary with services led by Rev. Leonard G. Hinderacker and guest preacher Rev. Norbert Jolivette. A historical pageant and a descriptive history are planned, with a morning sermon on The Glorious Company and a vesper service at 7:30 p.m. Fellowship will follow after services.

Miers Abbrstom Chem Ulinois American Lutheran Church Magn Wolten Jnesobiy Vastar Ray Cae Lander Coltwet Lutierin Church Paswr Lowell L. Heistedt Palestine Lutheran Church Dalliver Union State Line Lutheran Church Jackson Minnesota Hinderacker Jolivente Norbert Jolivetty Bethesda Lutheran Church Jewell Iowa Audne Ness Jauquess Joyer Marjorie Wallingford Leornand G. Hinderaenike Walingford Hindera Iran Jas Ceracker Bertenen Luvier

Mrs Witt Appointed County Coordinator For OEO Program

Beatrice Witt of Greetinger was named Palo Alto County OEO coordinator by the advisory committee after screening twelve applicants on Oct 2. Her monthly salary is set at 400 dollars, with Waller High serving as local sites chairman.

Mra. Witt OEO Palo Alto County Mra Beatrice Witt Greettinger Waller High Moe, Witt Camm

Bill Fade Returns Home After Vietnam Service

Bill Fade arrived at his parents home, Mr and Mrs Wm Fade, Monday after a year in Vietnam. He left Vietnam on Saturday and reached Oakland California Sunday. He received his discharge in Oakland Sunday evening. He served as a member of a construction engineer battalion in Vietnam.

SP Bill Fade Wm. Fade Vietnam Oakland Calif

Cornbelt Leaders Meet in Friday Clash at Evergreen Park

The undefeated Cornbelt leaders Everly and Gpsettinger square off Friday night at Evergreen Park. Gpsettinger sits 5-0 in conference play while Everly has four conference wins. Last week the Pirates blanked Marathon 39 to 4 and Everly led Sioux Rapids. halftime will feature Greeninger's marching band.

Evergreen Park Everly Pirates Gpsettinger Marathon Sioux Rapids Greeninger

Services Held Tuesday For F. L. Beschorner

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9:30 at Immaculate Conception Church for Francis Lo Beschorner of Graethinger with officiating clergy. Survived by wife Alma, two sons Lew and Donald, daughter Donaldina Petersen, sister Marie Walters, and brother Fred Beschorner, with other relatives. The family resided in Palo Alto and recently planned to move to Waters Edge. Funeral details and place reflect the era’s local obituary style.

Immaculate Leo Bescherner Tinumtiadiate Tneiudeus Mite Lew State UL Amemi Hames Taree Donald Mary) Petersen Samemburg Jerry Lorn Eldridge Gractiinger Ant Laon Margaret Bever Moetsourg Fred An Rox Beseharner Emmets Leo Lascof Emmetshburg Chit Thompson Terril

Four $25 Buck Prizes Drawn Saturday Near Wing See 2 Gracie

Four prizes of 25 dollars each were claimed after the draws held Saturday at the Wing near See 2 Gracie. Winners named include La Ray Nag Mrs Fate James and Fred Luhnman.

Partepad Gracie la Ray Nag Fate James Fred Luhnman

Emmetsburg Iowa Two Year Agricultural Mechanics Program

The course requires a high school graduate or equivalent and physical and mental fitness. In state tuition is 100 dollars per semester, nonresident 150 dollars. Veterans benefits are standard, with a student loan program available. The two year program includes eight weeks of on the job training arranged by the instructor, with student employment through implement dealers at standard wages.

Nunity College Wik Operay Agriculture Equiv Prcent Mechanics Emmetsburg Iowa Veterans Administration

Nielsen, 71, Former Representative, Dies After Stroke

Niels J. Nielsen of Ringsted, former Democrat state representative for Emmet and Palo Alto counties, died after a stroke. He served five terms in the Iowa House, last term ending in 1966. Funeral set for Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church Ringsted at 2 p.m. He had been hospitalized after a stroke in Peoria, Illinois, and was transported to Holy Family Hospital. Surviving: wife Edna, two sons Norman and Kenneth, a brother Soren, a sister, and two grandsons.

Niels J. Nielsen Ringsted Emmet Palo Alto Holy Family Hospital Esthercclle St. John’s Lutheran Church W Nielsen Lowa House of Representatives Nielsen Peoria Holy Family Tr Capital Edna Norman Kenpeth St. Paul, Minn Soren Armstrong

Film Thursday At Community Center Em mering Palo Alto County

Committees from all towns in Palo Alto county will view the film Wasted Years at the Community Center in Em mering on Thursday Oct 19 at.

Palo Alto County Emmering

Youth Center Donates to USO Fund Benefit

The Graettinger Youth Center sponsored a benefit date for USO funds and donated $65. The Graettinger American Legion Auxiliary added $10, with Cranes contributing $75 and Ames Lecieandi providing support for the benefit dance.

Graettinger Youth Center USO Graettinger American Legion Auxiliary

Christmas Mailing Schedule For Overseas Armed Forces Personnel

Overseas service members receive guidance on Christmas mail routes and handling. Details reference APO and FPO destinations with post office facilities in New York and San Francisco. The notice emphasizes timely mailing to ensure delivery before year’s end.

Dorometria Christ Tenders SAM + Floto Yolu Hanes New York San Francisco Suttle

Mrs Keith Andeweg Dies After California Fire

Word reached here of the death of Mrs Myrties Andeweg formerly of this area She died in California from burns suffered in a flash fire at her Torrenes home on October 3 Funeral services were held at Forest Lawn California Immediate survivors include her husband her parents and a brother Orval Petersen of Fort Smith Ark and Mr and Mrs De Petersen of Orval Fort Smith

Keith ¢Myrties Andeweg Torrenes Clery Or Graettlow Graettin Graetinger Houls Forest Lawn Californ Orval Petersen Fort Srtth Ark

Goodwill Truck Schedule For October 31 At Church

Goodwill Industries will bring a truck to the east door of the Methodist church on October 31 to collect donated usable and repairable articles. The drive is led by Mrs. C. O. Wikert, local Goodwill representative. The drive supports services for the handicapped and relies on donations to sustain its work in aiding those in need.

C. O. Wikert Goodwill Industries Goodwill

Sam Watson Public Auction Saturday Oct 21

Sant Wa will hold a public auction on Saturday, Oct 2) at the grounds just west of the municipal light plant. The sale will begin at 1 p.m. It includes 2 head of horses, a 1986 Chevrolet pickup with camper, farm machinery, antiques, and many miscellaneous items. Details of sale appear in this issue.

Sant Wa

Start Swimming Pool Fund Drive In Graettinger Area

A community driven effort in Graettinger launches a pool fund drive to build a usable recreation facility. Volunteers outline building plans, costs, and donations while solicitors contact residents for pledges, with refunds if funds fall short and completion contingent on reaching the goal.

Graettinger Graetinger Hutton Shas Peel Jes Abe Ay Projet

Telephone Company Sale to Graettinger Coop

Graettinger Cooperative Telephone Association plans to acquire the Graettinger Telephone Company by December 31 1968 pending approval. A temporary board led by Arnold Masters will oversee transfer and member subscriptions set to be determined. Stockholders will be compensated on sale completion. directors were reelected and organizational plans announced.

Kholders Fer Cooperative Tele Mini Graettinger Cooperative Telephone Association Cooperative Assocaiion Arnold Masters Wm. Brown John DeVries G. Rients Ges Two Gilbert Reeves Jensen Coop Dantenance REA, VI Graetinger Telephone Company Harold Jorgensen Albert Neavins Graettinger Telephone Company John Car

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