Graettinger Telephone History and Local Agriculture Notes
Ed Anderson recalls Graettinger area telephone history from two early firms before merger into Graettinger Telephone. The piece notes exchange quirks, modern dial service, and a Steak dinner hosted by Graettinger Cooperative Telephone Association. A column reflects on writing, rain totals of 27.35 inches year to date, and farming yields including a farm report of 137 bushels of wheat per acre.
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Graettsinger Telephone Company
Lagtime
Ed Anderson
Ext
Telephone Company
Graettinger
Nwo
Joan Pauther
Eg Thoempsor
Graettinger Telephone Company
Graettinger Cooperative Telephone Association
Graettinger Coop
FELGO
Oalong
Tom Hampson
Filer
Idaho
Viola Henningsen
Tom
Social Security Contact Schedule Announced for Several Cities
The Social Security district office lists contact hours in Fort Dodge Emmetsburg Estherville Spencer and shopping center locations. Sessions run mostly mornings from 10 30 to 12 30 with dates in October November and December including October 1 15 29 November 12 December 3 17 for Fort Dodge and similar slots for Estherville and Spencer.
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Social Security District
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Estherville City
Spencer
Senior Citizens Center
Graettinger News Roundup From Sept 28 1944
Obituary notes include the death of Jensen at home after long illness and the funeral held Thursday. Reappointment of Rev J Heber Miller as Graettinger Methodist pastor announced. Elsewhere Ayrshire man Starkey dies after two years illness. Fade married Haag wedding at Graettinger Catholic church. Lew Hughes named bookkeeper at Farmers Creamery. rationing changes allow sale of farm machinery and tractors. Navy enlistment for Rasmussen, class of 1944 GHS graduate.
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Graettinger
Rev
J. Heber Miller
Methodist Church
William Fade
John Pade
Cylinder
Marie Haag
M. Haag
West of Graettinger
D. K. Hurley
Lew Hughes
The
Farmers Creamery Co. Graettinger
Mr. Hughes
The Old Timer quote on Boys and Influences
A dated column presents a wry Old Timer remark about boyhood and peer choices, noting mothers concerns and social guidance with a sharp, period voice. The sentence contrasts parental caution with youth behavior, reflecting mid-century attitudes toward friendship and character formation.
Graettinger Officials and Churches Directory Map
Directory lists town officials including Mayor and council members, treasurer and attorney, district supervisor, and county superintendent of schools. Also includes church listings for Community and multiple congregations plus local organizations, professionals, and funeral services in Graettinger Iowa.
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Graettinger
Drivers License Exams Schedule Across Several Iowa Towns
The schedule lists exams in Estherville Orange City Emmetsburg Spencer Rock Rapids Spirit Lake Sibley and Swea City. Exams occur Mondays through Saturdays with mornings only on Saturdays. locations vary by city and day.
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Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Sibley
Swea City
Six-Horse Hitch and the Fowler Family Saga
New fiction by Janice Holt Giles continues the Fowler family tale with Starr Fowler, a 19 year old stage diver in Colorado. He befriends the Westmorland family, loves Bernie, and is loved by her sister Bucky. During an Indian war both Bernie and Bucky are kidnapped and endure months of captivity before rescue.
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Janice Holt Giles
Colorado
Westmorvwaind
Bernie
Bucky
Combined Wien Kopaska Leads Township Cat Project
Series township farmer combined his cats this season and completed the job with Romachine a 30 year old unit. The unit was purchased in TSS and has covered over L000 acres in its lifetime.
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Wien
Les Kopaska
Romachine
TSS
Also Mentioned on This Page
TRE Graettinger Times
T. Cody
Qraettinger
Iowa
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terri
Ken Miller
Colum
Armstrong Journal
Ren
Times
Cp. Jensen
Mr. Jensen
Jack Frost
Su R. L
Bob) Jensen
C. A. Jensen
Fiorida
Wm. J. Starkey
Ayrshire
Wm. Rasmussen
GHS
Uncle Sam's Navy
B. G. Louscher Dentist
10Th Street
Robert Dawson
A& m
A. N. Kruse
Optometrist
Broadway
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
A. H. Hobson
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Terry Landerson
North 7Th Street
Estherville, Iowa
Gee
Paul G. Larsen
Central Ave
Wetherville
Howard Hanson
Jim Spies
Wayne Potter
Leland Stiles
Forrest Peterson
George Torrence
Gilbert Stueve
Leonard Barrett, Chas. Burg
Russell Lastine
Kenneth Jensen
Supr
Emer Gierde
Tom Millen
Robert Carter
Mgr
Directory OF County Officials
Clers
Supervisentet
Francis Mugmes
Alma Burne
Richard Miller
Alice
Jack Phillips
Roger Berkl
Albert Runneberg
Walter High
Lester Jehneen Russell Petersen
Merv Thompson
Wm. Young
Community Church Directory
Vincent Gbeace
Lost Island Lutheran
Walter Rasmussen
Gethel Lutheran Church
J. Reitz
Pesher
United Methodist Church
Hanlan Babcock
Wallingford Lutheran
John Pannkuk
Immanuel Lutheran
Directory of Graettinger Organizations
Susinesomen
Tom Miles
Au Niliang
Mre
Fred Kulow
K. L. Johnson
James J. Roberts
Optometrists
North Sixth Street
Ost
Fuhrman Funeral Home and Ambulance Service
Frank Furhman
Thoreson Insurance Agency
Graettinger, Iow
Graettinger Coop Grain CO
Ted Knudtson’s Cabinet
W. G. Rients
A. m
Princess
Emmetburg
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
L. H. Thoreson
IAL Med
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Pat Lane
City Library
City Librarian
Fowler
Hannah Fowler
Johnny Osage
Young Starr Fowler
Carpenters
Gerald Stueve
Russell
Community TV Signal Co
Co Nee
Es. State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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