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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1969
Page
7
Friends host a farewell open house for Mabel Dappen at Graettinger United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon October 23. No formal invitations are sent. callers may visit between 1 and 5 pm as she plans to move to Everett Washington.
A hospital notices list names several patients admitted or discharged. Entries include Steven Wes herhiy Mrs. Martin Miotedas Lewis Nelson Wentheny Cord Steven Wegner Mrs Matt Anderson John Weir with dates around mid October.
Mr and Mrs Robert Brennan of Emmetsburg welcomed a son born October 14 at Palo Alto county hospital He weighs 11 pounds 12 ounces and has been named Robert Emmet A sister Lori and a brother Ricky accompany him Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lorin Luchsinger of Graettinger and Mr and Mrs Emmet Brennan of Emmetsburg
Graettinger Hardware participates in the 1969 70 Farm Oyl Frozen Ground Special across eight upper Midwest states. Customers who buy a 30 gallon drum or two 1 gallon drums of Farm Oyl oil receive a one gallon Thermos jug or a 2 1/2 piece set of covered bowls in sundown colors. Oil can be purchased for immediate or future delivery with price protection. offer is now open per the newspaper ad.
The Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc board met in Des Moines on October 1 to set priorities and objectives for the coming year. Director Hart presented findings from seven county low income meetings with input from 75 residents, prioritizing program continuation, Head Start expansion to 200 children, home health, nutrition education, and job development plus adult education and housing initiatives. A plan to use additional Head Start funds to raise enrollment and hire county coordinators was discussed, with a follow up meeting set for October 23.
Glidden pair Mr and Mrs John Annear marked their 63rd anniversary on September 28 with five children present. Chelsea residents Mr and Mrs John Enegars observed their 63rd on October 2. Fort Dodge couple Mr and Mrs M F Jeffries celebrated 60 years on September 19 after 51 years in the city.
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