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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
5
Pictured above are Graettinger FFA officers installed at the March 21 meeting. Front row left to right Bob Zitterich sentinel, Bob Reeves president, Gary Johnson reporter. Standing Roger Tonderum reporter, Don ?.
The Graettinger Future Farmers of America chapter held its annual meeting last month electing new officers. Bob Reeves was chosen president with prior roles in junior FFA. Richard Haisman became vice president. Don Johnson secretary. Johnson listed as treasurer. Gary served as treasurer previously and led recreation. Roger Tonderum named reporter. Bob Zitterich elected sentinel.
Funeral services were held at Ringsted Presbyterian Church for Hans W. Jensen 76 of Hackensack Minnesota a former Graettinger Ringsted banker. He died in a car crash near Eau Claire Wisconsin last Tuesday. His wife seriously injured in the same crash is in a hospital in Eau Claire. The Jensens were returning from Hot Springs Arkansas with a grandson. Survivors include his widow a son Robert Jensen of near Hibbing Minnesota a daughter Verda Belle Merck of Evanston Illinois three sisters Emma Skow Johan Paulsen and Laura Monk.
The Osgood bridge a mile and a half west of Osgood has been fully redecked with creosoted 4x16 planks and new stringers. County sale of used planks drew many bidders as fourth district supervisor McConnell announced total proceeds over 1100 dollars. An old house and out buildings were also auctioned with Wm Joyce winning the bid for 99 dollars.
iCe and snow and near zero visibility forced Bert Hansen and wife of a Mankato area cattle ranch to land their Cessna 170 on a stubble field near the George Twait farm east of Graettinger around 4 30 p m last Wednesday. They called their son for pickup and returned home the next day with the plane secured and later flown on to Mankato. Miles Mahan sends Easter lilies to Immaculate Conception church in Graettinger from Los Angeles CA for Easter decorations. he is a former Graettinger resident remembered by the parish for years.
Rev A W Sorensen announced that St Pauls Lutheran church will dedicate its parish building with brief ceremonies Sunday morning at 9 18 The building will host upper grades of the Sunday school Members have painted decorated and equipped the space The congregation recently bought the basement home of Mrs T B Miller across the street from the church for parish use
Lincoln H. Traver, 61, Grunettinger resident, died at 4:45 a.m. today at Holy Family hospital after a year of declining health and a heart ailment. Survived by wife Ruth, son Virgi at Minneapolis, daughter Maureen a local high school student, three sisters and three brothers in Illinois. Funeral arrangements pending. Martin Funeral home in charge.
Charles W Burg Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Burg of Graettinger 31 was killed instantly when his pickup overturned in a ditch near Hartland Wisconsin at 2 30 am Sunday April 1 He lived in Green Bay where he worked for a transport firm Funeral services were held at the Burg home with military rites by the local Legion post Burial was in the city cemetery west of Graettinger Survivors include his parents six brothers two sisters and many relatives from Graettinger Emmetsburg Springfield Minneapolia Fort Dodge and other nearby towns Also mentioned are several in laws a Milwaukee and a Marseilles connection and attending relatives
About 250 people filled the Graettinger high school community room for an athletic dinner honoring the past year’s football and boys and girls basketball teams. The Graettinger Lions Club sponsored. Merril Clark was master of ceremonies. Adolph Spies spoke as Lions president. Paul Kirkegaard delivered the welcome. Music by the boys’ double quartet accompanied the program as Wm. Strannigan, Iowa State College basketball coach, introduced speakers. Strannigan discussed basketball’s current state and praised Bill Russell while noting Wilt Chamberlain could surpass him.
Fred Zitterich 69, lifelong resident, died Saturday at Holy Family hospital Estherville after two years of ill health. He farmed north of Graettinger then moved to Hatherville, later worked as a carpenter in Estherville until retirement. Funeral was at Sternberg with Rev. Henline. burial Eastside cemetery. Survived by 10 children, six brothers, two sisters. wife Emma died last November. other relatives listed.
Weekly drawing prizes went unclaimed with W H DeWalle drawn for 100 dollars and Bob Lidgran for 25 dollars. Donna McDonald Brown of Emmetsburg claimed 10 dollars, while others from Ruthven Ruthven and surrounding areas did not claim their awards. Last week’s jackpot results, omitted previously, show Hamlin Sandving to claim 25 dollars but no other prizes claimed. Art Iverson missed 100 dollars, Mrs Ted Torreson missed 10, and Gilbert Jensen missed 15.
Among the first to purchase new fishing licenses from Hansen Hardware and Thoreson's Hardware are Ray O'Neill, Lloyd P. Larson, Leonard Rud, Roy Hudson, and Holand Wikert. Last year's fishing and hunting licenses expired March 31.
A small twister near Bancroft broke pole cross arms and tore insulators along the 69,000 volt line from Humboldt to Graettinger substation, cutting service for about 350 farmers served by the Graettinger substation. Linemen rerouted power to minimize downtime while repairs were made. another twister was spotted between Pocahontas and Fonda.
Gractinger High school begins spring baseball Tuesday April 10 on the local diamond against Lake Center. Seven games are scheduled this season with potential additions. Coach Held notes pitching depth and a sophomore freshman infield, listing a roster of players including Bonstead Burg Masters and several others.
Local residents contributed 395.85 to the annual Red Cross campaign in Graettinger. Chairwoman Mrs. John DeVries and treasurer Clara Suss led local officials. Volunteer canvassers included Mesdames Paul Tolo Omer Gjerde Ernie Andreson Robert Murray Robert Carter Robert Jonsen James Hansen Jack Wolfe Duane Kiner Harvey Eldridge Melville Olesen Virgil Olegen Francis Heidecker Merrill Clark Ralph Masters Wes Sevdy George Singer and Clara Suss.
Officials of the Estherville Auction announce Friday sales at the Estherville sale barn will be held at 7 30 p m beginning Friday April 6. The time change from afternoon to night aligns with spring farm work so farmers can attend without missing daily duties.
Trinity Seminary quartet from Blair Nebraska will sing at St Pauls Sunday evening at 3 00 pm on its annual tour offering a program of song violin solo and devotions Member Nels Carlsen brother of former pastor Vernon Carlsen participates The program is free but a voluntary offering will be taken for expenses and mission project Public invited.
Farmers began field work amid mild weekend temperatures as oats sowing started on Monday. A brief shower delivered about a tenth of an inch of rain Monday night into Tuesday morning, easing dry conditions for crops.
The Iverson dairy and grain farm near Wallingford is operated by Norman and Batty Iverson. The 140 acre parcel has been in the family since its 1880s origins with Norman as third generation owner. The couple, married in October 1948, raise twin daughters Jean and Jane and a son, are active in Immanuel Lutheran Church and Farm Bureau.
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