Graettinger rider raises funds for crippled children on Good Friday
Steeve Stueve rode from Graettinger through neighboring towns to West Bend aiding crippled children. Donations included 1040 from Graettinger American Legion and 50 from Graettinger State Bank, with Palo Alto County totals of 3077.73 and contributions from Ruthven Ayrshire and Emmetsburg. Stueve later delivered funds to Camp Sunnyside and mused about riding further next year.
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Graettinger
Sib
Stueve
Graettinger American Legion
Graettinger State Bank
Palo Alto County
Ruthven
Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
Cronks Sporting Good
West Bend
Helpers
Sunnyside
State Commander Speaks At Graettinger American Legion
Graettinger American Legion Post 162 held its regular meeting on Tuesday April 5 with State Commander Dick Kaiser of Milford present delivering a talk. Don Vietter of Matson a candidate for state vice commander attended. The group approved buying new uniforms for the mens softball team and building a new shelter house at the ball park this spring. They also donated 100 to the Crippled Children's Fund and 1500 to the Graettinger Firemen for coats hats and boots.
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American Legion Post 162
Dick Kaiser
Milford
Don Vietter
Matson
Legion
Ball Park
Crippled Children's Fund
Graettinger
Hillcrest Golf Course To Open Friday April 15
Hillcrest Golf Course opens Friday April 15 with good weather forecast and play beginning at the club house. The Hillcrest Country Club invites new golfers for its second year, noting improvements to attract players from the area. Green fees stay at 2.50 weekdays and 3.50 weekends. members play free. Guests 18 and non students pay or join, while 18-year-olds and students may use family membership. All golfers must register before play. Weather permitting, early start and all‑day play with league signups.
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Hillcrest
Hillcrest Golf and Country Club
Coloring Contest Winners Named in local contest
The Times announces first place winners Laura Hoffman and Brian Graettinger for the 0 to 7 and 8 to 12 age groups. Laura Hoffman is the five year old daughter of Dale and Mrs Hoffman of Gractinger. Brian Graettinger is the eight year old son of Ronald and Mrs Graettinger of Graettinger. Second and third places list Kristan Murphy Roxanne Jesperson Monica Lane Rhonda Felkey and others. Honorable mentions include numerous Graettinger area children. 42 entries in eight to twelve group and 22 in seven and under. Prizes may be picked up at the office. winning entries posted at Gjerde’s Furniture Store window.
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Laura Hoffman
Brian Gracttinger
Kristan Murphy
Roxanne Jesperson
Dale Hoffman
Gracttinger
Kristin Murphy
Jerry Murphy
Des Moines
Iowa
Roxanne Jespersen
Rhonda
Ron Felkey
Grachtinger
the Times
Gjerde
Main Street
David Rauhauser
Melanie Stevenel Jacobson
Tommy Hughes
Stott Park
Michele Sievers
Krista Haegele
Vickie Weber
Graet~tinger
Jill Buntrock
F Gregory
S.D
Joel Brefagie
Sioux City
Heather Herke
Emmetsburg
Amgl
Cretchen Kepler
Estherville
Childs¢Ai
Nicole Haegele
Angie Harmon
Cletus Weber
Neal Ranhauser
Karyn Norris
Julie Weber
Darrel
Clean-Up Day Set For Monday April 18
Graettinger residents are urged to prepare for the annual clean-up with curbside haul-off for items at no cost. City hall assistance available for heavy or oversized loads. Downtown businesses to sweep sidewalks and wash windows, with plans reported to Times for coverage.
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Drew Graettinger Izens
City Hall
Graettinger Businesses
The
Times
Main Street
Firemen's Ball Set for Friday April 15
Firemen's Ball will be held this Friday April 15 with ticket sales and donations going well. The Graettinger Volunteer Firemen mailed two tickets to district families and donations are requested from all, with the Country Esquires providing music for the evening as the department's sole fund raising event.
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Ward Scherer
Graettinger
Athletic-Achievement Banquet Held Wednesday Evening
The annual Athletic Banquet was held on Wednesday April 6 at 7 39 PM with band music and speeches. Junior high girls served Swiss steak mashed potatoes corn cole slaw bars and ice cream for dessert prepared by the Community Club. Master of Ceremonies was Mr Ken Edge Pastor Reitz gave the invocation and Briar Cliff College coach Ray Nacke delivered a speech before coaches introduced team members and summarized the seasons. Closing comments were by Ken Edge.
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Ken Edge
Pastor Reitz
Ray Nacke
Briar Cliff College
Public hearing set on new road north of Craettinger
Supervisor Charlie Naig announces a public hearing to be held April 18 at 7 30 p m at Graettinger Legion Hall. The informal session with the Board of Supervisors will consider the proposed road along the north side of Craettinger. All interested persons may attend.
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Charlie Naig
Times Office
Graettinger Legion Hall
Board of Supervisors
Craettinger
Post Office Seeks Clerk And Carrier Applicants
Applications are now being accepted to establish a register of eligibles for future clerk and carrier vacancies in this Post Office. Open to all meeting basic requirements. no experience needed. Age 18 or 16 for high school graduates, no max age. Pick up application cards at Graettinger Post Office. Closing date is April 18, 1977.
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Graettinger
Mom
Jane Hansen
Janine Hough
Ruthven
Shelly Kulow
Pete Harsen
Rod Hough
Virgil
Lloyd Peterson
Doug Nelson
Cribbage Tournament Set for April 19 at Center
A cribbage tournament will be held Monday April 19 at the Senior Citizens Center. Play begins at 1 30 p m and prizes will be awarded. All cribbage players are welcome.
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Senior Citizens Center
Gracttinger City Council Meets On April 11
The Gracttinger City Council met Monday evening April 11 for the regular session. Absent due to illness, one council member prompted discussion on dogs at large. The dog and nuisance ordinances will be strictly enforced with no warnings, fines issued, and disposal if unclaimed. Drainage complaints from Jim Bates and Jerry Sloniker will be addressed by placing a pipe across Des Moines street. Don Graettinger secured approval to bring the sewer main up the alley north of his station. Robert Reutter resigned from the swimming pool board. Rose Herke was appointed to fill the vacancy.
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Don Graettinger
Robert Reutter
Rose Herke
Booster Club Re Match Ruthven Triumphs in Close Contests
Dawn Schacherer reports on the Ruthven and Graettinger Booster Club basketball event, noting Ruthven women win 19-15 over Graettinger, Ruthven men and under-35 teams win margins, referees face criticism, and $375.50 raised for Booster Club plus Ruthven Summer Recreation.
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Ruthven
Graettinger
Clarissa Swanson
Clarissa
Sharney Williamson
Janine Hough
Ruthven Ram Roosters
Jim Spies
Hanon and
Hough
Hanson
Graettinger High School
Oldsters
Doug Nelson
Nelson
Tames
Council Approves Dust Control and Lawn Mower Purchase
The council approved dust control measures for designated streets and authorized the purchase of a John Deere lawn mower. A proposal to adjust sewer rates was tabled and the treasurer's office would remain elected or appointed as before. The light plant audit was accepted and ordered filed for publication. A motion was made and carried.
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John Deere
Graettinger Fire Department Responds to Grass Fire
Firemen were called Saturday afternoon around 2:50 to a grass fire on a farm. The blaze started on a pay a farm and spread before the Graettinger Fire Department quickly extinguished it and returned shortly after.
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Graettinger Fire Department
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Pony Express
Gary Luhman
Rick Luhman
Sid Stueve
Legion Post 162
Richard Duhn
American Legion
Hillcrest Golf Course
Spote
Kelly Jo Graettinger
Jeff Burke
Cylinder
Dawn Schacherer
Jerry Schacherer
Keith Iverson
Wallingford
Jeff Buntrock
Gregory
Matt Murphy
Torreson DX
Gracttinger Block and Tile
Bob's Standard
Gjerde's Furniture
Graedttinger State Bank
Shaver Manufacturing
Roy's Service, Bonstead Plumbing and Heating and
Farmer's Creamery Company
Market Report
Post Office
Gracttinger City Council
Jim Bates
Jerry Sloniker
Des Moines Street
Virgil Henricksen
Lloyd C. Petersen
Bernard Elsenbast
Lloyd McCombs
Booster Club
Graettinger Community School
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