Graettinger Men’s Softball Falls to Humboldt in Tournament
Graettinger dropped an 8 to 3 decision to Humboldt in the Gilmore City tournament. Kirk Duus went 2 for 2 with a double, while Roger Hawkins and Terry Masters added two singles each. A costly fourth inning allowed 4 hits and 5 unearned runs, despite Graettinger’s 3 runs in the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Marso
John Rustad
Roger Hawkins
Rick Hanson
Rick
Kevin Hanson
Terry Masters
Mike Masters
Todd Hersleff
Mark Reynolds
Dale Schnell
Tim Graettinger
Kirk Duus
al Kinnetz
Rick Kulow
Remodeling Nears Finish at IHC Building in Graettinger
Gene Studer owns the old IHC building in Graettinger where major remodeling is underway. Walls have been torn down, cement blocks laid, and a larger door will allow bigger farm equipment. Merle Hanson and helpers Kevin and Terry Masters handle block work for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merl Hanson
Terry Masters
Studer Building
Graettinger
IHC
Gene Studer
Studer
Merle Hanson
Kevin
Annual Graettinger Water Carnival Set For August 13
Graettinger prepares for the annual water carnival on August 13 with pre registrations open. Don Hanson, the local pool manager, notes boys and girls will compete in three age divisions 6 9 10 14 and over 14. Rain date is Monday evening August 15. Check next week’s Graettinger Times for event details.
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Graettinger
He Igh
Ace
Don Hanson
Graettinger Timea
First Football Meeting Friday At School
A football meeting is set for Friday night at 7 00 at the school. All students planning to try out for football should attend this meeting.
Farmland to Build New Feed Mill in Carson South Dakota
Farmland Industries announces a 70 000 ton per year feed mill and 20 000 square foot warehouse to be built near Interstate 90 south of Carson South Dakota serving members in South Dakota Minnesota Iowa and Nebraska. Construction awarded to Younglove Construction Sioux City with completion expected by early 1979 and employment for 20 25 locals. A similar plant is planned near Centralia Missouri.
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Farmland Industries
South Dakota
Carson
S.D
Ernest T. Lindsey
Farmland
Younglove Construction Co
Sioux City
Burlington Northern Railroad
Corson
Sioux Falls
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Lindsey
Centralia
Missouri
Kansas City
Palo Alto County Forms Temporary Land Preservation Panel
Palo Alto County joins Iowa for a temporary County Land Preservation Policy Commission under the State Land Preservation Policy Act. The panel, to develop county policy and advise on state goals, will be chosen by district soil conservation districts, county supervisors, and local mayors and council members. A county convention meets August 17 to nominate, with hearings and recommendations due by July 1, 1978.
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Iowa General Assembly
Robert D. Ray
Palo Alto County
Harold Heykes
U. Extension Service
General Assembly
Iowa
District Soil Conservation Commissions
County Board of Supervisors
Soil Conservation and County Commissioners
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Heykes
State Commission
Petersen's Entertain At Senior Citizens Center Saturday
Mr and Mrs Pete Petersen shared slides from a six week tour of Norway Sweden Denmark and other Europe regions at the Senior Citizens Center. They described scenery farms and homes as well as Alps fjords and ski jump views while noting narrow mountain roads and sharp town corners. Pete teaches American History at Texas State College in Canyon and the Petersens are linked to Bill Thompson’s family. They hope to travel again when their two boys are older.
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Pete Petersen
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Europe
Petersen's
Honors At Couples Night At Hillcrest Golf Course
Paul Frick and Suzanne Fischer won with a low score of 42 at Hillcrest Couples Night. Lucy and Lloyd McCombs had fewest putts on hole No 4 and Richard Herke claimed longest drive on No 5. Door prizes were awarded. hosts for next week are Don Derven Keith Christensen and Ward Scherer.
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Hillcrest Golf Course
Paul Frick
Suzanne Fischer
Lucy
Lloyd McCombs
Richard Herke
Don Derven
Keith Christensen
Ward Scherer
Parade Entry Urges Plans for Labor Day Parade
Richard Duhn the parade chairman calls for entries as the annual Labor Day Parade approaches. All are welcome with floats antique vehicles horses pony carts or any entry. Contact 859 3562 to enter now and represent local churches youth groups civic organizations and scouts. The Duhns seek a bigger turnout than last year with many floats from nearby towns.
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Richard Duhn
Duhns
Shrine Bowl Tickets On Sale For All Star Game
Mike Masters will play in the fifth annual Iowa Shrine Bowl at Drake Stadium Des Moines on August 13. Advance tickets from Coach Hough cost 3.50 for adults and 1.00 for students. gate prices are 5.00 and 1.50. Proceeds benefit Shrine Hospitals for crippled and burned children. Game starts 1 30 p m gates open 12 00 noon.
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Mike Masters
Drake Stadium
Des Moines
Coach Hough
Shrine Hospitals
Sue Elis Joins Okoboji Family Theatre Cast
Sue Ellis of Graettinger appears in the Treasure Village family entertainment lineup at Lake Okoboji featuring Mellerdrammer crafts Children’s Theatre and miniature golf. She joins Okoboji Showboat 2 docked at Treasure Village stage Thursdays August 4 11 and 18 at 8 30 p m. Also part of The Perils of Petunia showings August 3 5 6 10 12 13 17 19 20 at 8 30 p m with veteran performers. Treasure Village sits on Hwy 32 at the southwest corner of West Lake Okoboji.
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Lake Okoboji
Sue Ellis
Graettinger
Okoboji
Treasure Village
Sue
Petunia
Showtime
Hwy. 32
S.W
West Lake Okoboji
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Rick Hansen
Kevin Hansen
Merl Hansen
L.R
John
State
Humboldt
Lloyd Petersen
Harris Mortensen
Red Room
Methodist Church
County Land Preservation Commission
Petersen's Entertain At
Senior Citizen's Center
Alps
Norm Boley
Spirit Lake
Cuthbert Gleep
Curt Jass
Milford
Rod Sietsema
Heron Lake
Minn
Horatio Scuppers
Bob Cosens
Dolly Dearheart
Mhenda Rush
Lake Park
Sue Elis
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