Linn Grove dam yields walleyes on spring fishing trip
Jim Wilson recalls a soft spring outing with a Hartley friend to Linn Grove near Sioux Rapids to chase walleyes. After navigating rough roads and a long dam vigil, the party finally hooks several fish, with tips on tackle and baits. The piece notes Linn Grove’s small town vibe, river scenery, and appreciation for local staff additions to Your Graettinger Times.
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Hartley
Linn Grove
Iowa
Sioux Rapids
Little Sioux
Lima Grove
Looking Backward and Local Weather Glimpses at Graettinger
A mixed 1962 report from Graettinger covers weddings, military promotions for Otto Appel’s twins Hans and Henry, and weather notes. Easter snow gave way to thaw with six foot drifts in parts of the upper Midwest while Graettinger saw two inches of moisture and a thaw turning to melt. Also noted are school updates, telephone company job moves, and local student and FFA achievements including Keith Noeris earning the Iowa Farmer degree.
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Hans
Henry Appel
Otto Appel
Gmettinger
Army
15Th Weather Squadron
Manila
Weather Service
Army Air Corps
San Antonio
Chanute Field
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Keith Noeris
Graettinger Ffa
Iowa Farmer
FFA
Letter to Editor SQUAW POINT by R H Shimer
A reader praises a remote Alaskan island setting in a first novel and likens it to Hammond Innes. The letter then shifts to humorous reminiscences from LeGrand Iowa about travel mishaps with nasal mist hair spray and bear tracks during summer and winter, ending with a light anecdote from Mrs L E Johnson.
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Squaw Point
R.H. Shimer
Alaska
Hammond Innes
Graettinger Times
Marjorie V
World At Our Feet Bell Ringers Tour South America
Iowa group led by Marion S Cowan collects 67 musical children aged 10 to 12 who ring bells from varied types and sing in close harmony. They plan spring concerts in Huntsville Disney World and Bogota with ham radio as a communications link. The troupe, and their families, travel for international understanding through musical tours from Yucatan to Colombia.
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Hamelin
Iowa
Marion S. Cowan
Fran
Dimey
South America
Polk County
Bell Ringers
Huntsville
Alabama
Disney World
Bogota
Colombia
Yucatan
Mexico
Chorus and Bell Ringers Grow From YMCA Roots in 18 Years
In Palo Alto County and adjacent counties subscription rates are listed, while a youth program begun 18 years ago by Marlow Cowan of the YMCA has brought together diverse youths. The Bell Ringers, with a second training group, have involved about 1500 families, uniting parents and teens to share talent and energy. In Bogota they will be adopted by Colombian families for a dozen benefit concerts supporting schools and the needy, aiming to project a people to people image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucatan
Marlow Cowan
YMCA
Bogota
South America
Simpatico
Library Hours Listed for Weekdays and Saturdays
The notice states the Down City Library operates Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p m with identical hours across these days. It conveys a concise public schedule for community access.
Local News Staff Roster At The Daily Chronicle
James A. Wilson publisher and James A. Wilson Jr. editor lead a newsroom team with Margaret Park as composition supervisor, Jackie Norris as composer, Lorna Wilson and Clara Van Laar as composers, and Clara Van Laar as society editor across the staff edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wilson
James A. Wilson Jr
Margaret Park
Jackie Norris
Lorna Wilson
Clara van Laar
Local News Brief from Thursday Edition
A fragment from the Thursday issue dated March 14, 1972 provides a glimpse of city events and notices. Details are sparse but reference community happenings and upcoming local activities in the paper's standard brief format.
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By Jim Wilson
Joe
Nde Othe
Gallup
Lori
Anc
Margaret
Clare Var Laar
Graettinger
Tynes
Esc
Bed Peton
Leslie Daler
Sudh
Inewad Deler Wer
Res
MLC
Thompson Officistec
Deepwater
Eame
Sevardes
Avsil
Saturney
Aveil
Betty Ann
Jack Creek No
Bartleman Brothers
Fairmont
Calfornia
California
Fairmont Sentinal
the Times
Keith Myers
Graettinger Telephone Company
Locel
Vocel
Focabonta
Law
Tne
Jim Skattebo
Aye Petersen
Yael Petersen
Wan
Steven Graettinger
Bram
L. E. Johnson LeGrand
Desmond Bagley
Malta
Hundead Club
Connie Olson
Harley Olson
By Mark Vanderveide
Palo Alto County
Adjecem Counties
Ares
Professional Directory
de. K. L. Johnson
DR. J.J. Roberts
Optometrists
Contact
Estherville
Graettinger Coop Grain Co
Paul G, Larsen
Cemra Avenue
Estherville, Iowa
Louscher
Top Knuption Cabinet Shop
Baker Real Estate & Insurance
Central Ave
Emmetsburg
Iowe
Boone Jewelry
South 6Th Street
Fuhrman
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Frank Fuhrman
A. N. Kruse
Optometrist
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Broadway
Dr. A
Hopson
Terry
Anderson
North 7Th
Steet
Craettinger Barber Shop
Lloyd van Laar
Houss
Mon
Thoreson
Insurance Agency
Farmers Mutual Ins
Association Mobile Home Insurance Surety Bonds
L. H. Thoreson
Greettinger
V. G. Rients
Rassel Lastine
Community TV Signal Co
Bertha Axelton
IT & Brow
Kate Bans
the Graettinger Barber Shop
Lloys van Laar
City Library
National Meat Packers Training
Kansas City
Holland
Glads
Dablias
Peonies
Berkleys
Emmenburg
Mike and Marietta Flannegen
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