Graettinger Class Of 1923 Holds Reunion At Cardinal Cafe
The Graettinger 1923 class reunion gathered at the Cardinal cafe in Estherville Sunday evening September 1 with eighteen attending. Attendees included Sam Reynolds manager of a Quaker Oats elevator in Anthon Iowa Laura Harrington Young of Chicago Heights Illinois Bridget Nolan Smith a teacher in Algona Iowa Martha Nelson Platter Mildred Love Starkey Myrtle Ren Duhn and Porter Thorson. Also present were Thea Brekke Larson Alma Lande Smith Jr For rest Sipes and other local attendees.
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Cardinal Cafe
Estherville
Sam Reynolds
Anthon
Laura (Harrington) Young
Chicago Heights
Bridget
Nolan) Smith
Algona
Martha
Nelson) Platter
Graettinger
Mildred (Love) Starkey
Wallingford
Myrtle (Ren) Duhn
Porter Thorson
Thea (Brekke) Larson
Ellendale, Minn
Alma
Lande) Smith
Lake Park, Jr
Forrest Sipes
Graetlinger
Larson and Mrs Porter Thorson class attendees listed
Members unable to attend were Margaret Nefstead of Illinois a registered nurse Harold Christiansen of East Alton Tl railroad employee Almer Osher of Polson Montana teaching school Martha Herke Webb of Ft Meyers California translator Braille Selma Johnson Olson of Wallingford visiting Norway John Reidy of Chicago ill in poor health but spoke to members by phone Leslie Shaver associated with Kaiser Aluminum Fontana California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Porter Thorson
Margaret ‘Nefstead
Ilinois
Harold Christiansen
East Alton
Almer Osher
Polson
Montana
Martha (Herke) Webb
Ft. Meyers
Calif
Selma (Johnson) Olson
Wallingford
Norway
John Reidy
Chicago
Leslie Shaver
Kaiser Aluminium Co
Fontana
Wallingford News Highlights Local Family and Visitors
Mrs. J. N. Iverson celebrated a birthday with weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kinnard and family from Estherville, Norman Iverson partygoers, and several others. A Duluth trip, bus to Minneapolis for a Twins game, and visits to McKennan Hospital occurred among neighbors and relatives. Five generations gathered in Williamsburg to honor Mrs. Wilhelmina Newkirk as she nears her 85th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Iverson
Robert Kinnard
James
John
Estherville
Will Olson
Gracttinger
Marvin Cook- Jin
Maple Hill
Norman Iverson
Jean
Jane
Richard
Elden
Aanonson
Fred Walden
Robert DeLawyer
Bonnie
Judy
Cindy
Duluth
Minnesota
Arnold Anderson
Glenn Young
Denver
James Nelson
Minneapolis
Howard Bryant
Betty
Larry
Sioux Falls
John Witt
Ronald Garrey
McKennan Hospital
Albert Walden
John Smith
Chester Anderson
Gayle Bryant
Bob Thomson
Monica
Mary
Marcia
Clara Bryant
Byron
Emmetsburg
Glen Maddox
Alvord
John Groth
Larchwood
Williamsburg
Wilhelmina Newkirk
Vinton
Lewisburg, Sr
Cecil Collingwood
David Voigt
Cedar Rapids
Sharon
Silver Anniversary Open House for Wendell Christianson
Wendell and Mrs Wendell Christianson of Fostoria former Graetlinger residents celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at their Fostoria home on Sunday September 15. Call times are 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Ayrshire Methodist WSCS serves fried chicken supper at church on September 19 with family style serving from 5 30 PM. prices 1 25 75 and 50 cents. public invited.
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Wendell Christianson
Fostoria
Graetlinger
Ayrshire Methodist Wscs
Elvis Presley in Girls Girls Girls at Graettinger Theatre
Elvis Presley stars in Girls Girls Girls a Hal Wallis Paramount Technicolor romance musical playing Saturday and Sunday at Graettinger Theatre. Norman Taurog directs with lively outdoor scenes and musical numbers earning a warm audience response.
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Elvis Presley
Graettinger
Hal Wallis
Paramount
Norman Taurog
Presley Captain Roles Night Club Singer in Sea Tale
A fishing boat captain seeks funds to buy his vessel and takes a night club singing job after daily work at sea. The film follows his double life balancing work on water with stage performances for earnings and personal ambitions.
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Presley
Local Duus Family News and Weekend Visits
Kathleen Duus began as a freshman at Waldorf College in Forest City after leaving Thursday. Marlene Duus returns to Sioux Falls to work a year as a nurse at Sioux Valley Hospital. Brian Duus resumes senior studies at Luther College in Decorah after leaving Monday. Families include Ernest Duus of Grachtinger and A. J. Bergum of Pomona Calif. Guests at Walter Petersen home Sunday with a grotto visit in West Bend. Ber gum sister of Petersen. Elliott Larsen and family joined Einer Bisgard for a Cumberland Iowa visit to Earl Bisgard’s home. Jorgen Knutsen and Frances left Thursday for a fishing trip near Longville Minnesota.
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Kathleen Duus
Waldorf College
Forest City
Marlene Duus
Sioux Falls
Sioux Valley Hospital
Brian Duus
Luther College
Decorah
Ernest Duus
Grachtinger
A. J. Bergum
Pomona
Calif
Walter Petersen
West Bend
Bergum
Petersen
Lake City man George D. Yepsen turns 98
George D. Yepsen of Lake City celebrated his 98th birthday on July 28 in good health and high spirits. Born in an era of change, he enjoyed a quiet family gathering and remains active in the community.
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George D. Yepsen
Lake City
John Peterson Joins Los Alamos New Mexico School
John Peterson son of Olvita Peterson of Graettinger has accepted a role as drafting and engineering instructor in Los Alamos New Mexico schools. He previously taught in Cleveland Ohio for two years.
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John Peterson
New Mexico
Olvita Peterson
Graettinger
Los Alamos
John
Cleveland
Ohio
Kindergarten Pupils Visit Graettinger Library
Graettinger kindergarten classes with teachers Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Stevens visited the Graettinger public library on Thursday. Librarian Alta Resh aided the children as they explored books and learned about library facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Murray
Stevens
Graettinger Public Library
Alta Resh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Platter
Ray Smith
Art Duhn
Kenneth Starkey
Graettinger Coop Grain
Relco
Jim Iverson
Mgr
Earnest Skattebo
Pang
Ing
South
East
West
Arlin Kulow
Fort Dodge
Ayrshire
Elliot Larsen
Steven, Irvin
Marvin
Irene
Mrs
Einer Bisgard
Cumberland
Iowa
Earl Bisgard
Jorgen Knutsen
Frances
Little Boy Lake
Longville
Minn
Meighbors
Richard Schang
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