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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
5
Des Moines native Rev Barringer of Graettinger will be guest speaker at Graettinger Methodist Church Sunday April 4 at 10 30 a m He is assistant secretary of Adwt and Student work in Iowa and son of Mrs D G Barringer of Graettinger
Moderate temperatures and sunshine caused rapid snow melt this week leading to water problems in farms and towns. Many yards flooded by Wednesday and basements reported water intrusion as faster melting continued.
Dan Brown son of Mr and Mrs Win Brown of Graettinger won the Palo Alto soil conservation district speech contest held at Min netsburg Monday night. He will represent Palo Alto county at the district contest in June with the talk How Soil and Water Conservation Affects My Future. Mike Noonan of Ayrshire placed second.
The Wallingford American Legion will stage its 53rd Market Day sale on Saturday April 3 starting at 1 p.m. Items include farm machinery household goods hay and feed and miscellany. The Legion Auxiliary offers a swiss steak dinner at 11:30 with Juneh in the afternoon menu and prices listed in Fuhrman’s community calendar.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Spies plan a six week tour of nine European countries starting from New York aboard the United States liner on Wednesday They will visit France Italy Monaco Austria West Germany Belgium Holland Switzerland and England with stops in each country.
Funeral services for Elmer Paulsen 54 of Swea City will be Friday at 10am at Reese Funeral chapel Estherville. He died Tuesday in Cherokee State Hospital from a liver ailment. Born November 19 he was son of Nels and Mrs Paulsen formerly of Graettinger.
There will be no school here on Vionday monthy as faculty members attend a conference panel with attendees. The West District ISA meeting at Spehye will feature a concert under the supervision of Ma Gary Pease. The convention begins Saturday with a calendar of events for the forenoon and continues to Monday. Rey Satory of Graettinger is vice president of the executive board of the Northwest ISA district.
Principal Dale Backhaus announced the second semester report cards were issued Tuesday to grades seven through twelve at Grachtinger Community School. He noted some cards are non returnable and urged parents to keep them to track student growth, with reports distributed during the school year’s earning weeks.
An open house will be held at the Graettinger lumber yard on Friday April 2. Special prices and product displays plus door prizes will be offered. Factory representatives from several building material companies will attend to answer questions about their products and the building trade. See page ad on page three.
Market report from Graettinger shows prices for corn oats and beans on Wednesday with no further details or quantities available.
Diana was elected state FHA music chairman at the recent Iowa FHA convention. She will lead singing at next year’s state convention and set goals for the 1965-66 FHA year. As a state officer she will attend the National FHA convention in Philadelphia in July and various district meetings. Diana is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Bortvit of Gracttinger.
Cheryl Rose and Ben Hankey earned No 1 Superior ratings at the state speech contest held Saturday at Heelan Hill school in Sioux City. Eight Graettinger students participated amid 1700 statewide, with Cheryl in book reviews and Ben in interpretive poetry. Dale Hoffman Karen Wicks and Randy James each earned one No 1 rating. Greg Iverson Dan Brown and Pam Robinson gave No 2 ratings. Graettinger instructor Mrs J Hoekstra praised the performances and the value of the experience.
The first Palo Alto county LET conference will be held on Saturday at the W Vend public school starting in the morning. The event, organized by extension director Jali Jensen sail, aims to serve all iH wad boys, their leaders, pray and friends. Over five hundred are expected for the new 4-1 conference with county officers and officers across the council attending, including Martha Nelson and Bi Foparty as presidents and Diana Bortini and Ronald Barber as secretaries. The program features election and installation of officers, initiation of honor members, a panel by State IH Leader C.J. Gauger, and top Towagers.
The Prairie Gold Area Council of Amelia hosts a Good Turn Day clothing drive to aid handicapped workers. On April 10 Scouts led by Merle Clipperton distribute bags for wearable clothing and small appliances, then on April 17 collect them for Goodwill Industries in Sioux City.
Edwin J. Gangestul of St James Minnesota formerly of Grachtinger suffered an accident on a farm. He spent five days in St James community hospital and is now recuperating at home. Address listed as Route 3 St James Minn.
Jim Girres a freshman at State College of Town Coller Fills is spending spring vacation at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Arnold Girres. He is recuperating from a leg infection caused by a blister suffered while playing basketball. Bob Girres of Minneapolis also spent the weekend at the parental home.
Mrs. Fern Funk missed last week's $100 Buck prize in Grach tinger Saturday afternoon. This week's prize will be $125 in stores participating in the weekly three o clock drawing.
Two resignations surfaced this week at Griettinger Community served faculty Wevesathoumeadt. Rup Alaaet noted several contacts not yet returned. The departing staff include Allen Awenbergen the vocal music instructor for four years and Handin Nelson who coached football and girls' basketball, taught physical education and general service tasks for two years.
The Laureo county beef feeding facilities tour scheduled for Thursday in Palo Alto County has been postponed indefinitely due to conditions after the heavy SIT.
Christy Drug announces an open house this Friday and Saturday with many door prizes special prices and attractions. Miss Iowa Barbara Rogers will attend Saturday April 3 along with Kaynar diamonds and other features.
Matt Quinn 79 lifetime resident of the area died Wednesday at Holy Family hospital after a month’s stay. Funeral services set for Friday at Immaculate Conception church with burial in St. Jacob’s cemetery. Pallbearers listed. rosary Thursday night. Born November 4, 1885 in Grivettinger, he lived on the family farm and was survived by sister Mary Quinn and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers and a sister.
A comedy week end features Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in Mic Caddy and Who Caddy at Grayiimper theatre. Donna Reed Barbara Bates and Joseph Calleia star as Joe Anthony and Ntarvey Miller two men who prefer play to work. Harvey a nervous golfer helps Als sidekick improve his game.
The Graettinger volunteer fire department announces its annual Firemen’s Benefit Dance will be held Monday night April 19 at the Graettlinger American Legion hall. Everyone in the community is invited to support the event by buying tickets.
A $850,000 memorial equipment fund drive was begun in Palo Alto County to equip the planned new hospital opening this fall. Lender James Willingham heads the effort, with $15,000 already pledged from local clubs, banks, and individuals across several counties. Funding includes government aid, county sources, and private gifts to furnish patient rooms and equipment.
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