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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
5
Palo Alto County fair opens at Emmersburg fairgrounds Monday August 1 through Wednesday August 22 with initial events Saturday and Sunday. County extension director John Johnson outlines events for 1964 including 9 Aug weigh-in for baby beeves and 10 Aug livestock in place with 4H lamb show and FFA exhibits.
A small thrashing demonstration at Marcus Geil’s farm was canceled by the heavy rain from Thursday night. Mr Geil had not announced a new date by midweek.
Emmet county board of education met with High Lake Township officials to review appeals from the High Lake board over kindergarten pupil designations to Graettinger school. Graettinger superintendent Paul Stuart and board chair R. T. Nane attended as parents spoke of children already attending Graettinger on special designation and denied transfers. The Emmet board ruled the Wallingford decision invalid and granted designation for homes with children presently at Graettinger.
The Palo Alto County ASCS Committee runs the 1964 feed grain program sign up in Emmetsburg basement this week. Signatures required for final payments if operator changes. both signatures needed for owner changes. Sign up times listed for Thursday and Friday include Independence and Lost Island 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Nevada and Rush-Wee 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Lake and Vestern 8:00 to 12:30 a.m. Walnut West Bend 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Four Graettinger girls contest the Palo Alto Queen of Conservation title at the 4 H fair August 10. Winners receive silver charm bracelets and will represent Palo Alto soil conservation district at the September 7 regional contest in Guasieger. Finalists include Diane Bartvit, Shott Deowin, Carol Prather, and Irene Sehany, with other county candidates listed. Contest judging covers poise, knowledge of soil conservation, and agriculture topics. regional prizes include a wrist watch and 230 dollars for the state crown.
Agnes McDonald 87 of Emmetsburg died July 30 at Ellen's Rest Home Fort Nadgre Funeral held Aug 1 at Assumption Church Emmetsburg with Rev Alfred McCoy officiating Burial at St Johns cemetery Emmetsburg Pallbearers were grandsons John McDonald William Mconald Don Carnes Jerry Carney Bernard Eisenhast and Jatin Bisenhaut Survivors include three children Joe McDonald Fort Dodge Mrs Mary Carney Boone and Mrs Frank Bernice Elsenbast Gracitinger sixteen grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren Preceded in death by husband and son Lea
The Voigt Gang rallied to beat the Norrismen 33 to 32 in a final inning comeback. Earlier the Juhlers defeated the James Boys 17 to 9. Schedule notes list James Boys versus Norris men at 7:30 and Juhlers versus Voigt Gang at 9:00 with standings showing Juhlers leading, James Boys second, Voigt Gang third, Norrismen last.
Palo Alto county board approves request for farmers to cut corn at road intersections to reduce debris and accident risk. The move aims to lessen traffic hazards and improve sight lines near intersections.
The Gyger school opens August 3 with a May Macdas start. Officials report a 32 likely enrollment. Details on opening day, registration and other information will appear in a later Times issue.
Miller's Clothing announces a new Grattiinger shop by Owen Heine and Fiossie Miller. The store will open Saturday as stock arrives, with substantial new shipments of shoes and apparel already on hand and more expected by weekend.
Atty. Charles I Barlow of Grannington announces plans to open a law office here. He will operate by appointment, with a weekly salary discussed and arrangements for a private office in the plan. He is completing a stateoyer as Pale Alin Com and expects to establish a front-office wing and a private suite in the bank area. The move includes ties to local institutions and mentions family connections in the Grainington area.
Jaci Nibble of Em Whotas served two Dalu Ano county state representative in Uhie state legislature and is Democratic candidate for state senator from the Palo Alto Jaymamet county district. He was a caller in Grachtinger last week as he began his active campaign. This will be the first general election in which Palo Alto county joins another county.
Readers are invited to attend the Emmetsburg Fat Cattle sale on August 1 at the sale barn. The event includes pens of cattle ready for immediate purchase with buyers noted on the ring. Show cattle arrive by 2 PM and fat cattle start selling at the farm rate, with show rounds beginning promptly.
A garbled notice advertises a $75 Buck Prize event Saturday night at the 805 Lowe district with a weekly prize from Graethinger Mittides. It mentions a public auction March, August, and lists a property at a motel with a bathhouse and adjoining site. Details to follow.
A Grdetlinger 2L family reunion event is scheduled for Sunday August 22 at Evergreen Park from 2 to 5 o'clock. In the evening, classmates and spouses will attend a dinner at the Skyline in Estherville, located at 4730.
Graettinger market notes for Wednesday August 3 show corn futures down as oats and beans trade. Prices listed for corn and oats indicate slight declines with beans trading lower than prior session as new values emerge amid market shifts.
Matilda Peton of Emmetsburg died Sunday at Palo Alto Memorial Hospital after severe strokes. Born February 25, 1904, she was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Bint Peton near Graettinger and lived in Emmetsburg the past several years. She was survived by sons and daughters and many grandchildren. Services were conducted at the Fuhrman Mineral home in Gradlinger with Rev Christian Notsunid officiating. burial followed at City Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ae told Peton Donald Peton Chris Nast Peton Lloyd Atoshe Faut Peton Ja Verlyn DeWall.
Additions to Cox family and Duaneux family fund received since the previous listing include Meysul Olmos Lensing of 20LRWALL CTMs and Mrs Elwood Hyatt $1, Mr and Mrs Wo Modis of Plains LL L $5, Miriam Peton 32 and Ralph Gradtings Mr and Mrs Earl J Master My aunt Mrs Merville Olesen 32 Mr and Mrs Cleve Carter $1 Mr and Mes Avery Bonstead $5 Mr and Mrs Emer Dalen $2 Mr and Mas Wm Herke 32 Charles and Sally Pratt Des Plaines NL $10 Mr and Mrs Wilfred McCarty $2 Mr and Mrs Omer Giorde 2
Town warns residents of Ordinance 13 loitering prohibitions from midnight to 4 a.m. penalties cited as severe. Also notes dumping garbage at the old gravel pit near the ball park must discontinue with details in notices.
LeRoy Mulwr y son of Mr and Mrs George Mowry of Gradtinger showed his black Cocker Spaniel King at a dog show held at the Clay County Fairgrounds. King won first in the male division and second in the breed class heat. LeRoy also placed second in the showmanship class among 19 entries. the dog has earned ribbons in several nearby shows.
The Grariingar American Legion invites all members and families to its annual picnic at Evergreen Park next Sunday. A noon dinner will be served with beverages and ice cream. There will be no regular Legion meeting in August.
Nick Spear announced that East Shore Lots Addition is approved by Emmet county zoning commission and Emmet county board of supervisors for platted and dedicated lakeside subdivision. The Spears invite visitors to Ingham lake with sand bathing picnic camp grounds boat docks and fishing docks. Water electricity and phone service installed to each lot. fishing reports note walleyes bass bluegills crappies and bullheads with high lake bullhead catches.
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