Leonard Bisgard Elected To Coop Grain Board Of Directors
Over 300 shareholders attended the Graettinger Coop Grain annual meeting and dinner at Graettinger school. Joe Leonard was re-elected and Arnold Bisgaard elected to a three year term, succeeding Henry Jensen who declined renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Coop Grain
Graettinger School
Henry Jensen
Jim Iverson
Joe Leonard
Arnold Bisgaard
Bisgaard
Forrest Sipes
Elmer Iverson
Albert Norris
Wm. Herke
Wm. N. Voigt
Two Graettinger Grads Earn Beauty Culture Diploma
Pat Ruppert and Marlene Egeland, Graettinger High School 1960 graduates, completed beauty culture studies at the Iowa School of Beauty Culture in Des Moines. Pat is daughter of Ray Ruppert of rural Estherville. Marlene is daughter of Norman Egeland of Wallingford. They visited their parental homes last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger High School
Pat Ruppert
Marlene Egeland
Iowa School of Beauty Culture
Des Moines
Iowa
Ray Ruppert
Estherville
Norman Egeland
Wallingford
Reminder to Pick Up New Phone Books in Graettinger
Graettinger telephone company patrons who have not yet picked up the new local phone directory are reminded to ask for a directory when stopping in at the phone office to pay their monthly bill the first of May. Manager Keith Myers reports good response as directories are furnished by the company and financed by regional advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Telephone Company
Keith Myers
Nephew Gives Sermon at Rites for Bert Anderson
The Rev. M A Thompson of Lake Lillian Minnesota delivered the funeral sermon at First Lutheran church for Bert Anderson 71 longtime Graettinger businessman. More rites and obituary details appeared in last week's Times.
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Bert Anderson
M. A. Thompson
Lake Lillian
Minn
First Lutheran Church
Thompson
Graettinger
Fifty Dollar Prize Draw in Graettinger Stores
Mrs Donald Petersen of Graettinger did not claim last Saturdays $25 prize in Graettinger stores. Next Saturday afternoons prize rises to $50 at three o clock. On Saturday May 6 drawing moves to summer schedule at 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Petersen
Graettinger
Kerr and Mitchum paired in Sundowners at Graettinger
Deborah Kerr and Robert Mitchum appear together again in The Sundowners a Warner Bros Technicolor film shown Saturday and Sunday at the Graettinger Theatre The two stars previously co starred in Heaven Knows Mr Allison five years ago the war drama celebrated for its two character focus and honors for both leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Kerr
Robert Mitchum
Warner Bros
Athletic Benefit Carnival At School Saturday Night
A school athletic benefit carnival will be held Saturday night in the school gym and community room. Proceeds support athletic funds. Events include basketball free throwing, dart throwing, weight guessing, bean bag tossing, miniature golf, baseball throwing, penny C6s, cake walk, and a dunking stand on stage. Tickets cost 10 cents and include a chance at a door prize. Local merchants may donate prizes. a Carnival King and Queen will be chosen by each class with votes one cent each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marl
Sadan
Lelandland
Stiles
Ron Whiristianson
Rites Held for Mrs. Carl Himan at Pomeroy
Funeral services were held Monday in Pomeroy for Clara Maria Himan 90 who died Friday at her daughter’s Graettinger home. Burial was at Elfsborg cemetery. Survivors include daughter Florence Garretts and son Harold Himan, along with brothers Albert and John Ljungren, sister Mrs Francis, and grandchildren.
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Pomeroy
Carl Himan
Carl
Clara) Himan
Henry Garretts
Graettinger
Elfsborg Lutheran Church
Enoch Englund
Elfsborg
Roy Olson
Oliver Johnson
Reuben Johnson
Vinton Johnson
Donald Francis
Earl Francis
Clara Maria Lijungren
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Carl Peter Ljungren
Ljungren
Palmer
Carl Wm. Himan
Himan
Henry
Florence) Garretts
Harold Wm. Himan
Pirates Romp Past Sentral 14-4 in Spring Baseball
The Pirates dominated Sentral 14-4 at Evergreen Park on Tuesday afternoon. Larry Cornelius pitched all seven innings, allowing four hits and striking out 10. Pirates collected seven hits, including two by Brian Petersen and a Keith Norris double, building a 7-0 lead after two innings and never surrendering the advantage. After facing Cylinder last Friday, the Pirates host Cylinder again next Tuesday in a return game.
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Tihe Pirate
Sentral
Evergreen Park
Cylinder
Pirates
Larry Cornelius
Brian Petersen
Keith Norris
World Builders: Children to Be Photographed Saturday
Community children are invited to have their pictures taken by a professional photographer on Saturday at the Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no charge, no subscription or newspaper readership required, and parents may print additional copies by arrangement with Waltz Studio. The feature aims for uniform, high quality photos of local children.
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Legion Hall
Waltz Studio
The
Times
Pic
Legion ‘Hall
149 Sign-Ups for Natural Gas Service in Graettinger
Lenis Luchter, manager of the Graettinger municipal gas system, reported Wednesday morning that 149 applications have been filed for natural gas service. An even 100 signed up for domestic space heating and there were 16 commercial hook up applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenis Luchter
Graettinger
Sectional Baseball Tournament Opens in Graettinger May 6
The Graettinger Pirates host the 1961 spring state sectional tournament at Evergreen Park May 6 8 and 10. Matchups on May 6 include Armstrong byes Ayrshire vs Gillett Grove at 12 00 pm Graettinger vs Grover Lincoln Central at 3 00 pm Lake Center vs Ringsted at 1 30 pm Semifinals are May 8 at 6 30 and 8 00 pm with the final May 10 at 7 30 pm Sept F M Hartung is the local tournament manager.
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Graettinger Pirates
Evergreen Park
Armstrong
Ayrshire
Gillett Grove
Graettinger
Grover
Lincoln-Sentral
Lake Center
Ringsted
F. M. Hartung
Horse and Pony Sale in Graettinger Sunday
An outside sale of horses and ponies will be held at the northeast edge of Graettinger on Sunday May 7 beginning at 12 30 PM Buyers sellers and visitors are welcome For more information contact auctioneers Clair Clark William Brown or Sam Watson and Richard Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Clair Clark
Wm. Brown
Sam Watson
Richard Gray
Graettinger School Quarterly Financial Report Notice
The Graettinger community school quarterly financial report is published in this issue to inform the public as required by Iowa law. Legal publication of such notices is noted to comply with state requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Iowa
Weekend Weather Dip Drops Temperatures Across Area
The warmest temperatures of the year were enjoyed Saturday but hail wind and rain cut temperatures Sunday morning. Rain totaled about half an inch in a day-long drizzle with Monday remaining damp and cool. About a quarter inch of spotty rain fell Thursday afternoon and the cool weather persisted Wednesday.
Rexall One Cent Sale At Hammerberg's
Hammerberg Drug in Grauttinger begins the Rexall one cent sale anchor next Monday. See the ad in this issue for details.
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Rexall
Hammerberg
Hammerberg Drug
Grauttinger
Wool Payment Applications Due May 1 in Palo Alto
Growers are reminded that May 1 is the final date to file applications for 1960 wool program payments at the Palo Alto County ASC office. The 1800 program covers shorn and unshorn wool marketed by March 31 this year. later marketings qualify under the 1961 wool program.
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Palo Alto County
ASC
Salvation Army Drive Under Way in Northeast Iowa
The Salvation Army is active in the northeast Iowa pot and has evacuated families, lodging and feeding them. Teens served coffee, milk, sandwiches and doughnuts as the drive seeks funds. Portions stay with the local committee for urgent needs. Hundreds of letters have been sent and returns are arriving, says local treasurer H Elgenbast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Iowa
Theation Army
Allen Zevenbergen Named Vocal Music Instructor Here
Allen Zevenbergen of Orange City has been named vocal music instructor in the Grachtinger school. He succeeds Margaret Olsgard and comes from Riverton Iowa where he teaches music. Supt Hartung says only English instructor vacancy remains to be filled for the coming year.
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Allen Zevenbergen
Orange City
Grachtinger School
Supt
Hartung
Margaret Olsgard
Zevenbergen
Riverton
Iowa
Emmetsburg Sale Barn Switches to Night Wednesdays
An advertisement notes the Emmetsburg Sale Barn will move from afternoon to nightly sales each Wednesday. Summer schedule sets a 7:30 PM start time for weekly auctions.
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Emmetsburg
Senior girls to appear on TV Sunday
Two Graettinger senior girls Barbara McConnell and Sandi Reeves are scheduled to appear on the Graduation Sweetheart program on KQTV Sunday afternoon April 380 at 4 30. Each will present a vocal selection.
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Graettinger
Barbara McConnell
Sandi Reeves
KQTV
Graettinger Plans May 21 23 Graduation Schedule
Graettinger High announces baccalaureate on May 21 led by Rev H Irving Petersen and commencement on May 23 addressed by Buena Vista College president Dr Wendell Sfalverson. Eighth grade activities and awards set for May 26. School year extended to May 29 due to blizzard closures.
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Graettinger
F. M. Hartung
H. Irving Petersen
Wendell Sfalverson
Buena Visa College
Board of Education
Remainder Of ASC Sign-Up Schedule For Palo Alto Farmers
Palo Alto county sign-up for the ASC feed grain program began Monday and runs through Tuesday May 2. Remaining schedule lists townships by day with guidance to arrive early and use rear basement entrance, bringing allotment notices.
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ASC
Palo Alto Farmers
Palo Alto
Independence
Lost Island
Nevada
Rush Lake
Silver Lake
Vernon
Walnut
West Bend
Red Cross Benefit Show Rescheduled for May 1 at Emmetsburg
The Red Cross benefit variety show, postponed due to floods, will be held May 1 at Emmetsburg High School Auditorium. Emcee Donald Blanchard and Suson Shyco will host acts from across the county. Tickets are $1 for adults and 50 cents for students at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Emmetsburg High School
R. N. Langer
Donald
Red) Blanchard
Suson Shy
Mason City
Iowa Falls
Shirley Rowe Named Home Economics Instructor at Graettinger
Shirley Rowe of Lakeston is appointed vocational home economics instructor at Graettinger School to succeed Margaret Pratt. She will graduate from Town State Teachers College in June.
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Shirley Rowe H
Margaret Pratt
Miss Rowe
Lakeston
Town State Teachers College
First Grade Teacher Named at Emmetsburg
Mrs. Frank Tralstead of Emmetsburg has been named a first grade teacher to replace Diane Noll. She previously taught two years at Rolfe and half a year at Spencer.
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Frank Tralstead
Emmetsbury
Diane Noll
Halstead
Rolfe
Spencer
Graettinger High Band Wins Division I State Contest
Graettinger High School concert band earned Division I in the state large group Class C contest at West Bend. The 17-piece group, led by Mr. Don Perrine, achieved the top rating for the second straight year among 17 bands. Judy Christiansen was named Miss Graettinger for the North Town music festival in Mason City on June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger High School
West Bend
Graettinger
Don Perrine
Judy Christiansen
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Gary Wenell
Laurens
FGDA
Bud Trafford
Felco Public Relations Department
Door
Lawrence Rathman
J. W. Knutsen
Blanchard Jacobson
Oliver Osher
Lars Thomsen
Wayne Smith
Glenden Thu
Albert Schealler
Iverson
Coop
Ray Tindall
Jim Mahan
Darvin Schnell
Maxine Iverson
Beauty Culture
Kerr, Mitchum
Sundowners
Morris Smith
Miriam Hyatt
Ms Ey
Home Economics
Shirley Rowe
Mrs
Frank Halstead
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