NRG 4-H Club Meets September 21 1970
The September 21 meeting at Nancy Chrestiansen's home opened at 7 with president Susan Osher presiding. Fifteen members answered roll call on an electrical term. The treasurer reported and ribbons were distributed. Demonstrations followed on first aid for electrical injury and making an extension cord. Lunch was provided by Nancy and her mother. Maureen Dalen, reporter. ELECT OFFICERS OF FAMS GROUP The FAMS meeting October 12, 1970 at Henley Hall had 23 attendees. Officers named Sue Bannart president, Mary Mertz president elect, Maureen Reeves secretary treasurer, Susann Kirby reporter. Dr. Kelly spoke on mental illness before adjournment. Susann Kirby, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRG
Nancy Chrestiansen
Susan Osher
Barbara Tonderum
Marcia Peterson
Nancy
Maureen Dalen
FAMS
Henley Hall
Sue Bannart
West Bend
Mary Mertz
Maureen Reeves
Emmetsburg
Susann Kirby
Curlew
Dr. Kelly
My Neighbors Receptionist Comment Sparks Call Back
Neighbors recall a receptionist remark suggesting the speaker might contact again. The line hints at ongoing communication or response expectations within a local incident or inquiry. Further context would clarify who spoke and what issue prompted the remark.
Studded Tire Caution Urged In Iowa
Iowa officials announced studded tires may be used from November 1 1970 to April 1 1971 with warnings about improper installation. Public Safety Commissioner Jack McFulton urged caution, outlining correct stud counts spacing and professional installation to avoid reduced traction and unsafe handling on wet and dry pavement. Studies show proper installation can cut stopping distance on ice by 12 to 30 percent at freezing point, but less difference at zero degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Public Safety
Jack McFulton
Fulton
School Calendar Highlights and Football Actions
Oct 23 marathon football here and Oct 26 Teril B football there. Oct 27 Emmetsburg Junior high football there. Oct 28 Atomic Energy Assembly at 9 30. Oct 30 Everly football there. Student council meeting sixth hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Emmetsburg Junior High
Atomic Energy Assembly
Everly
Crossline Taskforce Appointed Across Nine-County Area
A Crossline Taskforce has been appointed to act as a steering committee for an area wide Crossline Program in nine counties OW Brien Osceola Buena Vista Clay Dickinson Pocahontas Palo Alto Emmet and Kossuth. The program promotes volunteering such as transportation for the elderly, visiting shut ins, Meals on Wheels, Day Care Centers, Head Start, tutoring, Big Brother, and Red Cross. The group will appoint a County Coordinator in each county. Father Thomas Gwinn of Emmetsburg was elected chairman. Others on the taskforce include Rev Keith Purcell Spencer Mrs Marie Kirby Spirit Lake Rev Gordon Watson Arnolds Park Mrs Perry Clark Storm Lake Rev Maurice Frevert Havelock Mrs Julie Souhrada Ruthven Rev Richard Headon Estherville Mrs Russell Buchanan Algona Mrs Harrison Fisch Gaza Mrs Charles Spangler Ocydan. Coy Doan Esther Wiegand and Christine Hess attended a Delta Kappa Gamma October meeting in Spencer. The theme was So Near Yet So Far. Carolyn Brown spoke on Latin America Cultural Values of Struggling Nations South of Our Border and had worked in the Peace Corps. A filibuster is a speech timed with a calendar watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OW Brien
Osceola
Buena Vista
Clay
Dickinson
Pocahontas
Palo Alto
Emmet
Kossuth
Red Cross
Taskforce
Thomas Gwinn
Emmetsburg
Keith Purcell
Spencer
Marie Kirby
Spirit Lake
Gordon Watson
Arnolds Park
Perry Clark
Storm Lake
Maurice Frevert
Havelock
Julie Souhrada
Ruthven
Richard Headon
Estherville
Russell Buchanan
Algona
Harrison Fisch
Gaza
Charles Spangler
Oceydan
Coy Doan
Esther Wiegand
Christine Hess
Delta Kappa Gamma
Carolyn Brown
Latin America
Peace Corps
Engagement Announced Between Ginger Kane and Dale Hoffman
Ginger Kane and Dale Hoffman announced an engagement and December 19 wedding plans. Kane, a 1968 Emmetsburg High School graduate and nursing student in Sioux City, will wed Hoffman, a Graettinger native and Iowa State University graduate who teaches vocal music at Graettinger High School. Former Graettinger resident Ellen Christopherson will celebrate her 95th birthday October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Kane
Cylinder
Ginger
Dale Hoffman
John Hoffman
Graettinger
Miss Kane
Emmetsburg High School
St. Joseph's Mercy School of Nursing
Sioux City
Hoffman
GHS
Iowa State University
Ames
Graettinger High School
Andrew
Ellen) Christopherson
Elvira Albrecht
Carpenter
Iowa
Christopherson
Harold
Irma) Loerke
West Bend
Local and Personal News Roundup and Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard Jacobson visited their son and family in Minneapolis and attended granddaughter Jodi Lynne’s baptism at Glen Cary Lutheran Church in Anoka. Leonard Johnson of Rialto California toured the area with relatives, former Graettinger resident now semi retired from cabinet work. Elmer Masters and daughter Betty visited Mankato, while Lloyd Cornelius and wife returned from a California trip visiting Downey and Las Vegas, with plans for University of Los Angeles enrollment. The Singer family returned from Holland and Indiana visits, with granddaughter teaching at Custer Park and daughter Mrs. Marion Cocks traveling to Ithaca New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran Church
Mia
Frank Christensen
Frances
Donald
Donald Thom
Madelia
Minn
Christensens
Christensen
Dale Rouse
Terris
Frances Bortint
O. J. Reitz
Nels Nelson
Zandra Thorn
Madeira
Sam Stueland
Herman, Minn
Millie Sevatson
Wallingford
Pamela Thorn
Roger Thorn
Donald Thorn
Ernie Andresen
Graettinger
Frances Graettinger
Donna Libby
Minneapolis
Jean Christensen
Doris Doyle
Hampton
Mary Lou Schaller
Cylinder
Jean Thompson
Ruth Sharp
Estherville
Sylvia Duhn
Emmetsburg
Pearl Reeves
Marilyn Sampson
Miriam
Bethel Lutheran Alcw
Ida Thompson
First Lutheran Church
S. ©. Sande
Nels
Minnie Nelson
Frank
France
Frances) Thorn
Zandra
Pamela
Blanchard Jacobson
David Jacobson
Jodi Lynne
Glen Cary Lutheran Church
Anoka
Leonard Johnson
Rialto
Calif
Johnson
Alfred
Everett
Truman, Minn
California
Lloyd Cornelius
Leonard Cornelius
Downey
Leonard
Oscar Mayer Meat Company
University of Los Angeles
Susan Ruppert
Ray Ruppert
Cornelius
Disneyland
Knott's Berry Farm
Lloyd
Ray Cornelius
Las Vegas
Nev
Ted Booth
Fremont
Nebr
George Singer
Holland
Santa Claus
Indiana
Mr. Singer
Custer Park
Marion Cocks
Evansville
Ithaca
N. Y
Mrs Bertha Rutherford Returns From Fort Dodge Visit
Mrs Bertha Rutherford of Fort Dodge returned home on October 14 after a visit with her daughter and family. Other local gatherings included Elwood Hyatt and family visiting Milford, Helen Helgeson and Christine Hess dining with Supt John Ennen and others, and a Spencer meeting of school town and county officials attended by Mayor Wayne Potter and Avery Bonstead. Mrs Margaret Strey of Hayward Wisconsin visited Florence Swift and later Anna Molison at Longhouse nursing home in Spencer. Molison and Swift are Strey's aunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Rutherford
Fort Dodge
Dwayne Lammers
John Ennen
R. T. Nane
Wayne Potter
Avery Bonstead
Spencer
Margaret Strey
Hayward
Wisc
Florence Swift
Strey
Swift
Anna Molison
Longhouse
Molison
Mrs. Swift
ILCCs Nurse Aide Short Course Offered in Spencer
Iowa Lakes Community College announces a four week Nurse Aide Short-Course in Spencer starting November 2, 1970 in cooperation with Spencer Municipal Hospital. The program aims to train aides for basic patient care five days a week six hours daily with classroom and supervised clinical experiences. Tuition is 20 dollars. Applications from Iowa Lakes Community College administrative office or Spencer Municipal Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lakes Community College
Spencer
Spencer Municipal Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Khausa
NRG 4-H
Rors
Ginger Kane
Norvin Thorsness
West Covena
Towa
Riceville
Okoboji
Clear Lake
Clarence Johnson
Ted Knudtson
Leland Knudtson
Roger
Gene Studer
Ernest Larson
Francis Jensen
Dale
Charles Bargfrede
Richard Wendelsdorf
Jackson
Becky Crim
Nancy Knudtson
Steve Woodley
Kenneth Kaltved
Harry Saltzman
Britain
Mrs
Elmer Masters
Betty
Mankato, Minn
Graettinger Times
Mrs. Elwood Hyatt and
Mrs. Bernard Stelmach
Milford
Helen Helgeson
ILCC
Unicef
Sherwood Potter
Palo Alto County
Campbell’s Chicken Noodle
City
Baker’s ‘Ana
Clearfield
Schwen’s Top Value
Manila
Phy Lin George
Denton, Tex
Maureen Parden
Honeywell
Whipsnade Zoo
Bedfordshire
England
Graettinger Lumber Company
Lyn
Per Lin
Graettinger Lumber Co
Graettinger, Iowa
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