Manpower Survey in Full Swing in Palo Alto County
Project to attract new business and industry in Palo Alto County moves forward with the Area Resources Survey and Manpower Study. The Iowa Employment Security Commission and U.S. Labor Smaller Communities Program have mailed about 4,500 letters with questionnaires to residents 16 and older on August 12. Preliminary findings will arrive weeks after returns, followed by interim and printed final reports for sponsoring groups to aid economic development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Palo Alto Committee For Economic Development
Iowa Employment Security Commission
U.S. Department of Labor
Iowa
Businessman of the Week Lloyd Petersen Is A Very Active Graettinger Booster
Lloyd C. Petersen of Graettinger is profiled as a standout booster and small town leader. Born in Ringsted, he built a career in insurance with multiple agencies, serves as town clerk, school board member, volunteer firefighter, and parish member, while supporting local sports and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Petersen
Graettinger
Barbara Joleen
Chris
David Theil
Michael Vincent
Jonathon Charles
Anastasia
Lloyd
Palo Alto County
Immaculate Conception
Petersen
Kulow Reelected Commander of Legion
Elroy Kulow was reelected commander of Graettinger American Legion post 162 at the regular meeting held July 13. Lawrence Edwards was named 1st vice commander, Lawrence Thomsen, 2nd vice commander, Barney Rolfson, adjutant, Henry Jensen, service officer, Ed Merk, Sareent at Arms, Avery Bonstead, chaplain, Wayne Poeppe, historian, and Ton Graettinger was reelected as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Kulow
Graettinger American Legion
Lawrence Edwards
Lawrence Thomsen
Barney Rolfson
Henry Jensen
Ed Merk
Avery Bonstead
Wayne Poeppe
Ton Graettinger
Fred Quam Takes Reins At Farm Service
Fred Quam will take over the Graettinger Farm Service from Jens Kirkegaard on August 6. Fred's Farm Service number is 859-3506. Jens and Helen are currently testing milk for the Palo Alto County Dairy Herd Improvement Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Quam
Graettinger
Jens Kirkegaard
Fred
Jens
Helen
Palo Alto County Dairyherd Improvement Association
Graettinger School Fees for 1971 72 Set by Board
Graettinger Board of Education announces the 1971 72 school year fees. Book rental and programs cost 3 to 7 50, typing and office machines 1 50 per quarter, PE uniforms 3 50 to 5, art fees 1, and optional insurance 3 to 5. There is no milk reimbursement. a single daily milk break is planned. Lunch tickets are offered yearly 55, monthly 7, weekly 1 75, and single lunch 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Board of Education
SO Towell
Wallingford Coop Annual Meeting Next Thursday
The Wallingford Coop Elevator Co. will hold its annual meeting on Thursday August 12 at Ingham Lake Bible Camp. Manager Omer Burkgren reports dinner starts at 5 30 p.m. with entertainment and a door prize after the business session. Officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford Coop Elevator Co
Ingham Lake Bible Camp
Omer Burkgren
Labor Day Committee to Meet Friday Evening
Labor Day Celebration committees will gather Friday August 6 at 8:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Report from committee chairmen shows progress toward a big day. Needs include funds from button sales, window decorations, and parade participation led by Richard Duhn. car caravan to Estherville Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Bring costumes to sell Graettinger items. Graettinger Coop Grain Co and Graettinger State Bank sponsored last week's farm family feature featuring Roy Luhman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Lloyd Peterson
Finance
Estherville
Methodist
Roy Luhman
Graettinger Coop Grain Co
Graettinger State Bank
Labor Day in Graettinger Iowa a Century Ago
A historical sketch recalls Graettinger Iowa turning from a rural railroad town to a community shaping Labor Day as an annual gathering. It notes early picnic origins in 1896 at Wells farm and Tipp farm, moving west of the Des Moines River to Flannery Grove, and evolving into a statewide social event. It highlights Old Settlers registers begun in 1912, notable events like bicycle races, balloon ascents, boxing, dances, theatre shows, and the shift from picnics to fairs with games, rodeos, and parades. The piece credits Margeret George Johnson and various locals for compiling the history and preserves memories from Sam Watson, Mrs E S George, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Iowa Praire
Robbins Avenue
Farmers Institute
Farmer's Institute
Henry Lammers
A. J. Johnson
A. H. Shaver
E. S. George
Abe Christiansen
Chris Jensen
Osgood
Park Walker
Fahnestock Park
Ben Reeves
Barney Hassel
Verne Trickle
Mr. Goeders
Johnny Goodman
Bowery
Woodman Hall
Leonard Merklin
Methodist Church
Legion Hall
Sam Watson
M.C
Westie O'Connor
Gruettingers
Des Moines
Miles Mahan
Jesse James
Labor Day
Alta Resh
Public Library
Christine Leesen
North Highlande
Calif
George Frick
Ray George
Grinnell
Iowa
F.E. McDonald
Mason City
Florence Wells
Emmetsburg
Bob Elsenbast
Services Today for Ralph McCullah
Ralph Elmer McCullah 67 of Graettinger died at 1 10 a m Monday at Holy Family Hospital Estherville He suffered a heart attack in 1964 Services will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Lost Island Lutheran Church Pastor Persaud presiding Burial is in Highland Cemetery Ruthven Pallbearers Gunnar Thim Leo Moran Haakon Thoreson Merle Sussall Dale Paulsen Weldon Bolie He was born August 3 1903 in Lost Island township to John and his wife He attended Lost Island and Ruthven schools and Ames College He married Helena Rasmussen December 21 1926 in Mason City He farmed west of Graettinger He was secretary of Highland Cemetery Association and a member of Lost Island Lutheran Church Survived by wife Helena one son Marlin Spencer three grandchildren one sister Mrs Edith Kelly Denver Colo one step sister Mrs Robe rt Domek one step brother Ellsworth Hauschen Emmetsburg and his father John McCullah He was preceded in death by his mother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Island Township
John McCullah
Lost Island
Ruthven
Ames College
Helena Rasmussen
Mason City
Graettinger
Highland Cemetery Association
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Helena
Marlin
Spencer
Edith Kelly
Denver
Colo
Robert
Kay) Domek
Ellsworth
1971 Hunting and Trapping Seasons Announced
The State Conservation Commission announced 1971 hunting and trapping seasons. Squirrel runs Sept 11 to Dec 31 with bag six, ten for rabbits season Sept 11 to Feb 29. deer bow Oct 16 to Nov 28 and Dec 6 to 12, shotgun Dec 4 and 5. Pheasant Nov 13 opening, quail Oct 23 opening, waterfowl mid Aug decisions pending. Fox, raccoon, woodchuck, mink, muskrat, beaver zone limits defined. beaver zone specifics map-based. many seasons set in mid Aug or Oct with various bag and possession rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
FFA Officers Attend Leadership Camp and Funeral Services
Tuesday services were held at St Patrick s church Estherville for Mrs Raymond Kennedy daughter of the late Eugene Carnahan. Survivors include one daughter five grandchildren and two great granddaughters. FFA leaders attended an NW District leadership camp at Ingham Lake with 118 youths from twenty schools. Stan Westergaant of Graettinger serves as NW District president and Iowa Association Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Estherville
Raymond Kennedy
Eugene Carnahan
Graettinger
Donald
Marjorie) Walt
Fort Dodge
Robert Kennedy
Walker, Minn
Ingham Lake
Norman Nicol
Gary Thomsen
NW District
Graettinger Ffa
Stan Westergaant
Iowa Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lloyd C. Petersen
Ringsted
North West Iowa
Iowa Lakes Community College
Henry Theil
Joleen
Thompson Yards
Forest City
Sibley
Petersens
West End
Tevem
Mary Kay
Kulow
Farm Service
Wallingford Coop
Parade Chrm
Richard Duhn
Chrm
Ralph McCullah
Ralph Elmer McCullah
Holy Family Hospital
Persaud
Highland Cemetery
Gunnar Thim
Leo Moran
Haakon Thoreson
Merle Sussall
Dale Paulsen
Weldon Bolie
Graeitinger Markets
Missouri
Myrtle Kennedy
FFA
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