This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
5
From left to right in the group portrait the new officers are Don Reeves reporter Dale Nissen secretary Jim Dalen president Qouct Herke vice president Eugene Studer sentinel and Jim Park treasurer.
A public hearing on Graettinger Municipal light and power plant improvements and extensions is set for May 21 at 1 30 p m at the plant. The project includes 1 1 miles of 69 000 volt line a 69 000 volt substation and related equipment with bids sought for energy wholesale. Completion target October 15 1963.
Graettinger announces a $25 Buck prize in participating stores to be won when the drawing whistle blows Saturday at 9pm. Mrs. Carroll Tindall claimed last Saturday night’s $50 Buck prize.
Mrs Hans Weiershauser of Minneapolis Minnesota daughter of Mr and Mrs George Frick Graettinger was a recent winner of the Prizeword Pete contest in a Minneapolis newspaper. The jackpot for March 17 was 6 shared by the two winners.
Graettinger and Ruthven fire crews fought a wind driven blaze at the Norman Thoreson farm seven miles southwest of Graettinger. The hog house burned but the barn and crib were saved after hours of intense heat. Dinner was served to firefighters at the scene.
Clara S. Nelson will hold a public auction of household goods and furniture on Saturday April 20 at 1 pm at her former residence Graettinger location east of the Standard Station. Sale postponed from last week. items listed in prior issue. Lela Ritzman Estate Public Auction Scheduled for May 4 begins at the Ritzman house near the Graettinger Lumber yard with household goods furniture appliances antiques and miscellany.
A county American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held at the Graettinger Legion hall Tuesday night, April 23, beginning at 8 p.m. The Graettinger Auxiliary will host the all county meeting. Mrs. Byron Rolfson, president, reminds Hawkeye Girls State alumnae to attend the Cedar Falls dinner on June 20. For information contact Mrs. Rolfson.
The Graettinger PTA elected and installed officers at its April meeting. Mrs E K Skatteba was named president with Mrs Jorgen Larsen as vice president, Mrs Francis Schealler secretary and Miss Cora Christopher treasurer. The program featured God Bless America, a prayer thought, a nominating report, and readings on child reading. Retiring president Mrs Edwin Graettinger presented gifts. a Snack Sale is planned for April 26.
The Prairie Gold Council Boy Scout final phase of Good Turn Day will be held Saturday April 20. Scoutmaster Douglas Everett leads scouts in collecting bags from Graettinger homes for Goodwill Industries to process for resale. Bring donations by 8:30 a.m. on the front flap. if missed, place clothing and goods in boxes for pickup.
Freshman Rose Ann Tuininga of Graet Unger joins the United States of America High School Band for a five week tour across the southern United States and Mexico. The 112 piece ensemble includes ten from Iowa with two from Alaska, directed by Robert Dean. The tour opens in Miami during Lions International events and travels to Mexico City Monterey and California venues. Rehearsals start June 9 in Greenwood Mississippi with funding from the State Department and private donors.
Pirates overcome a 3-0 deficit after three innings to win 10-3 in six innings. Leonard Cornelius pitched five innings with eight strikeouts as Cylinder fielding miscues helped the Pirates pull away in the fourth. Kane and Lough had two hits for Cylinder, while Cody and Ualst added one apiece.
Graettinger Cub Scouts report they ran short of Good Turn Day clothing bags for every residence. Officials say items may be placed in any box or bag and will be collected by Scouts Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m.
Firefighters were summoned Thursday afternoon to a truck fire on Highway 17 north of Graettinger. A Minnesota-registered pickup carrying vending machines and a lawn mower burst into flames, with the mower’s gas tank reportedly exploding and damaging its cargo as reported.
Four area residents were each fined $10 and costs in Mayor Roy Peterson's court for using 1963 license plates on their autos. The charges were brought by special state agents.
Mayor Roy T. Peterson warns residents that driving over fire hoses is illegal and dangerous when firemen are at fires or drills. A recent incident saw a hose run over by motorists, risking hose damage and weaker lines for future emergencies.
Weather report notes no general spring rain in the area despite forecasts. Only measurable rainfall occurred Monday night with about a quarter inch. Temperatures remain near seasonal normals.
One of the largest local funeral crowds attended Maxine Henningsen 19 for a murder death in Mansfield Town. Rites were at North Bethel Lutheran Church with about 150 seated outside. Rev J Reitz officiated. Pallbearers were former classmates. Interment in St Pauls cemetery. Fuhrman Funeral Home in charge. Immediate survivors include parents Arnold and Mrs Henningsen, brother Roger, and grandparents Mrs Anna Henningsen and James Jacobsen.
Olaus Hereim longtime Graettinger resident died Sunday afternoon after a lengthy illness at his daughter’s home. Funeral held Wednesday at South Hethel Lutheran Church with Rev. O J Reltz officiating. Burial in Valley View cemetery. Survived by one son, five daughters, a brother, 26 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Bancroft high baseball faces Graettinger Pirates this Thursday afternoon at 3 45. The game is set on the Evergreen field. Graettinger student Leo Manan suffered a crushed right hand while helping haul rocks and underwent amputation of the right ring finger Tuesday morning at Holy Family hospital.
The Emmetsburg Sale Barn announces Wednesday evening sales starting April 24 at 7:30 p.m. each week through the summer. Markets include cattle sheep and hogs in all classes. For sale info call Graettinger 859 2418 or Emmetsburg 852 2145.
Gracttinger High School Class of 1961 plans an annual Maxine Henningsen Memorial Award for an outstanding member of each year's girls basketball team. A seven member committee will select recipients based on basketball ability leadership scholarship citizenship and cooperation. The plaque will record each year's honoree and be displayed at the school.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.