Support Your Volunteer Firemen Benefit Tickets
Graettinger volunteer fire department holds a fund raising benefit ball on Friday April 14 at the Skyline club in Estherville with Skyliners as music. Tickets available at Hammerberg Drug Graettinger State Bank or by mail and at the door. proceeds support the Firemen's fund and token payments to firemen who respond. Gas sign up progresses as 70 residents apply for natural gas hook ups and 55 for space heating. a new gas system office is being prepared in the town hall.
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Graettinger
Hammerberg Drug
Raettinger State Bank
Lenis Luchter
Graettinger Municipal Gas System
Luchter
Council Chamber
Luchtel
Graettinger Prize Rises to $50 Next Saturday
Graettinger weekly Saturday prize reaches $50 as Chris Larson of rural Emmetsburg did not claim last week’s $25 award. Visit participating Graettinger stores by 3 PM Saturday for a chance to win. registration only, no obligation.
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Graettinger
Chris Larson
Emmetsburg
Lost Island Readers win book prizes for reports
The Lost Island FB Womens Club announces prizes for young readers in Lost Island township. Preschool to 7 year olds and older children submitting the most book reports will be eligible. Six names will be drawn from participants and each will receive a prize book.
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Lost Island Township
Lost Island FB Women's Club
Kindergarten Round-Up Monday Afternoon at Graettinger
The Graettinger Community School will hold its annual kindergarten Round-up on Monday April 17. Registration runs 12 noon to 5 pm for children who turn five before October 15. About 50 children meet age eligibility. birth certificates must verify ages. This year there will be no general assembly. parents and children may come at any time during the 12–5 window.
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Graettinger
Rose Bolle
Laura Marcolini
Mrv
Ukdren
Ttte
Present Awards At Athletic Dinner
Local sports fans honor Graettinger high school athletes at the Lions club athletic dinner at the school. Master of ceremonies Reynard Satory and Lions club president John DeVries open the program. Honored athletes respond through Alan Heidecker and Judy Graettinger. Coaches Morris Smith Robert Anderson and Leland Stiles present awards. pep club advisor Don Perrine honors the cheerleaders. Bernie Saggan offers the address with sports officiating anecdotes and advice.
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Graettinger
Lions Club
Reynard Satory
John DeVries
Alan Heidecker
Judy Graettinger
Morris Smith
Robert Anderson
Leland Stiles
Don Perrine
Bernie Saggan
Storm Lake
Saggan
Town Methods Study for Spencer District Churches
A study of 1960s town methods and pastor load will be held April 16 in Graettinger. Ministers and key laymen from 62 churches are expected, one of 14 sessions statewide this month. The plan links two or more churches to provide at least 400 members per pastor, with District Superintendent Harrison G. Dawes presiding at 3:30 p m. Represented counties include Buena Vista Dickinson Clay Emmet Kossuth Palo Alto O Brien and Osceola.
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Spencer
Graettinger
Iowa
Harrison G. Dawes
Buena Vista
Dickinson
Clay
Emmet
Kossuth
Palo Alto
O’brien
Osceola
Lions District Governor To Visit Graettinger Club
Norman E. Watson District 9D governor of Lions clubs Humboldt Iowa will visit the Graettinger Lions at their regular noon meeting on Thursday April 20. Graettinger lies within Lions district 9D and the visit highlights district activities and Lions International.
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Norman E. Watson
Lions Clubs
Humboldt
Iowa
Graettinger Lions Club
Graettinger
Lions District
Lions International
Thompson Rites Held for Local Farmer George Thompson 50
George E. Thompson 50, well known Graettinger area farmer, died Saturday after a two year illness. Funeral services were Monday at Primersburg Methodist Church with Dr. E F Martin officiating. Burial in St. John's Emmetsburg. Survived by wife Lois, daughters Shirley Feye and Jean Origer, son Hugh, mother Mrs G C Thompson, four grandchildren. predeceased by daughter Irene Mary and father.
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George E. (Skelly) Thompson
Graettinger
Primersburg Methodist Church
E. F. Martin
St. John’s Cemetery
Emmetsburg
Martin Funeral Home
Raymond Hudson
Heika Benken
Bill Smith
Leo Schang
Harold Dammann
Gilbert Reeves
George Edward Thompson
Walnut Township
Lois Marie O'Connor
Harold
Shirley) Feye
Whittemore
Paul
Jean) Origer
Estherville
Hugh
Spirit Lake
G. C. Thompson
Irene Mary
Alta Snyder 73 Died Sunday Rites Wednesday
Mrs J M Alta Snyder 73 died Sunday evening at her Vernon township farm home after a heart condition Funeral services were held Wednesday at Emmetsburg Methodist Church Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery Emmetsburg Pallbearers were Frank Smith Sam Torkelson Ulrich Juhl Henry Gowans Ivan Darrah and Fred Brown Survivors include son Ralph L Snyder two grandchildren Gene Snyder and Phyllis Gowans and four great grandchildren
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Emmetsburg Methodist Church
J. M
Alta) Snyder
Vernon Township
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg
Frank Smith
Sam Torkelson
Ulrich Juhl
Henry Gowans
Ivan Darrah
Fred Brown
Ralph L. Snyder
Gene Snyder
Phyllis Gowans
Five Lettermen For Pirate Nine First Game Slated
Graettinger high plans spring baseball with five lettermen in a 15 man group led by seniors Baedke Meidecker Sorensen and juniors Norris Park. Indoor drills progressed since weather kept practice inside with throwing bunting weight work and puff ball hit. Schedule lists games April 19 25 28 May 2 and May 6 followed by a sectional journey in Ruthven Fort Dodge civic music event announced for April 17 at 8 15 p m in Ruthven School Gym.
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Leland Stiles
Graettinger High
Stiles
Larry Baedke
Alan Meidecker
Ron Jensen
Erickson
Dman
Cylinder
Graettinger Alerts on Gas Appliance Permits
Town notice reminds Graettinger residents and firms installing natural gas appliances must obtain a Graettinger plumbing and heating permit. Details follow in the notice.
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Graettinger
Rev Flannery's Father Dies At Boone
Joseph C. Flannery 85 of Boone died Monday forenoon after a period of failing health. Funeral services were held at 10 a m Wednesday in Boone. Rev Clement Flannery, his son and local priest, conducted the services. Surviving are his wife four daughters Mrs O V Blaylock Council Bluffs Mrs Charles Schall Ogden Sister Servacia Chicago and Genevieve at home and one son the Rev Clement Flannery Local relatives attending included Mr and Mrs Forrest Sipes Mrs John Nolan Mrs Albert Schealler Kate Ruhland and Mrs Vincent Leduc.
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Joseph C. Flannery
Boone
Clement Flannery
Flannery
Immaculate Conception Church
O. V. Blaylock
Council Bluffs
Charles Schall
Ogden
Iowa
Servacia
Chicago
Genevieve
Forrest Sipes
John Nolan
Albert Schealler
Kate Ruhland
Vincent Leduc
Graettinger Girls Get Nurses Caps in Sioux City Ceremony
Two Graettinger girls Isaren Reeves and Mary Thorson student nurses at the Lutheran school of nursing in Sioux City received their nurses caps during capping ceremonies at St. Pauls Lutheran church Sunday evening. The class of 21 honored included Ann Langehough, daughter of former Graettinger residents, and other Graettinger participants Aijleen Bigaard Janice Felkey Jane Langehough and more. Karen Reeves is daughter of Mr and Mrs Gib Reeves and Mary Thorson daughter of Mrs Lorin Luchsinger.
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Graettinger
Isaren Reeves
Mary Thorson
Lutheran School of Nursing
Sioux City
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Ann Langehough
Grachtinger
A. I. Langehough
Coulter
Iowa
Aijleen Bisgaard
Janice Felkey
Lutheran
Jane Langehough
Ann
Karen
Gib Reeves
Mary
Lorin Luchsinger
Thomsen Elected President Of Emmet County Beef Group
Larry Thomsen of Graettinger was elected president of the Emmet County beef producers at the annual meeting. Cliff McMillin of Ringsted was named vice president and Frank Lown was reelected secretary treasurer.
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Larry Thomsen
Graettinger
Emmet County Beef Producers
Cliff McMillin
Ringsted
Frank Lown
Scouts To Pick Up Good Turn Day Bags Saturday
Prairie Gold Council Boy Scout units under Scoutmaster Byron Rolfson organize Saturday April 15 pickup of Good Turn Day bags from Graettinger homes. Bags will be stored for delivery to Goodwill Industries to aid handicapped workers. Contributions should be on front steps by 8:30 a.m. Include usable clothing, curtains, drapes, sheets, bedding, household articles, toys, small appliances, and boxed donations.
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Prairie Gold Council
Boy Scouts
Byron Rolfson
Graettinger
Goodwill Industries
Boy Scout
Ind the
Ram
PTA Variety Benefit Program Here Next Tuesday Night
Mrs Margaret Pratt longtime Graettinger home economics instructor has resigned to become Palo Alto home economist. She will start July 1 per extension office. Pratt served Palo Alto 1936 to 1945. Annual school audit filed. copies available at the Graettinger school office. Audit shows funds properly handled.
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PTA
Margaret Pratt
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Pratt
Times
Graettinger Community
PTA Benefit Variety Show For Student Loan Fund
Proceeds from the Graettinger PTA benefit will support the student loan fund. The event is Tuesday night April 18 at Graettinger School, 7:30 to 10 p m. Featured acts include Graettinger high school dance band Walnut township Kitchen Band and a 3 part home talent program with Clarence Christianson Martin Baedke guitar and accordion Baton twirling and square dancing demonstrations Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents students and a family rate of $1 includes refreshments Local residents urged to attend.
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PTA
Graettinger
Graettinger Pta
Graettinger High School
Walnut Township Kitchen Band
Clarence Christianson
Martin Baedke
Summer Ball Teams Join Lakes League with Stiles Coaching
Graettinger entrusts Leland Stiles to lead the Lakes league summer program with Pee Wees Mites and Midgets. League includes Ruthven Terris Spirit Lake Arnolds Park Milford. Ages 10 to 15 with Sept 1 cutoff. Schedules to follow. Ed Wynn and Jerry Lewis star in Cinderella at Graettinger Theatre Saturday and Sunday. Sadie Hawkins dance set for April 22 at the high school gym with 25 cent entry and 10 cent extra for those not in old clothes.
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Graettinger Park Association Board of Directors
Spirit Lake
Graettinger
Ruthven
Terris
Arnolds Park
Milford
Leland Stiles
Graettinger High
Lakes Loop
ED Wynn
Jerry Lewis
Perfect Fool
Fairy Godfather
Sadie Hawkins
Grachtinger Fha
Gas Rates Are Received by Town Officials
Graettinger gas system manager Lenis Luchtel announced proposed monthly retail gas rates set by the town’s engineering firm. The schedule starts with a $2 minimum per meter and scales by consumption in hundred cubic feet blocks, with rates from 1.50 for up to 400 CF to 0.07 for over 50,000 CF, plus specific block charges. He offered to review individual usage scenarios to explain potential bills for each household or business.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Markets Weather Update and Oats Beans Notes
Graettinger reports wednesday April 12 notes damp cool weather with rain light snow and little sun. No field work possible. Skies cleared but temperatures stayed chilly. oats and beans price notes not clearly stated. Continuous cool unsettled pattern affects farming activities in the area.
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Graettinger
Music Students Rank High In State Solo Ensemble Contest
Graettinger High School music students competed in the state solo and ensemble contest held at Ruthven. Instrumental students earned seven Division 1 and seven Division 2 ratings. vocal students earned four Division 1 and nine Division 2 ratings. A total of 42 of 57 senior band members participated in instrumental ensembles. Vocal ratings include mixed quintet, treble solos by Sandi Reeves and Kaye Petersen, and other listed soloists and ensembles.
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Graettinger High School
Ruthven
Graettinger
Larry Baedke
Sandi Reeves
Kaye Petersen
Karl Petersen
Girls
Madrigal
Maxine Henning
Sen
Mary Alice ‘Hansen
Carol Prather
Wayne
Andenatat Fee
Jay Reinders
Alan Heidecher
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Lions
George Thompson
Alta Snyder
Pirate
Fort Dodge Men's Civic Glee Club
Men’s Civic Glee Club
Fort Dodge
Ruthven School
Sheee
Karen Reeves
Emmet Beef
Student
Lakes’ League
Ronald
Stombone
Polo
Stevert
Corneteblo
French Horn
Fies
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