Shining Performances Highlight Shrine All Star Game
Graettinger and Emmetsburg figures from Palo Alto County shined as North runners and receivers in the Shrine All-Star Football clash at Drake Stadium. Mike Masters and Jack Higley contributed on kickoff, punting, and brief carries, helping North in a 14-13 loss to the South amid postgame coach remarks on representation and attendance.
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Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Drake Stadium
Mike Masters
Jack Higley
Palo Alto County
Masters
North
Hough
Racing Line Up Schedule For Clay County Fair
The Clay County Fair reveals a two weekend auto racing lineup on the half mile dirt oval. IMCA late models appear September 10 with time trials at 1 p.m. and a 50 lap main event for a $3,600 purse, then Tri State Modified action September 11 and a sprint car program September 16 for $3,000 in IMCA points. Ralph Parkinson Sr. of Kansas City leads the sprint field defending 30 lap record holder. Nationals Speedways Inc. will oversee the meets.
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Clay Oe County Fair
Miles Johnson
Clay County Fair
Gene van Winkle
National Speedways, Inc
International Motor Comest Association
IMCA
Ralph Parkinson, Sr
Kansas City
Ralph Parkinson
Social Night Cancelled at Hillcrest Club
The monthly Social Night scheduled for Saturday August 20 at Hillcrest Golf and Supper Club is cancelled due to conflicting activities.
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Hillcrest Golf and Supper Club
Five County Beef Carcass Show Slates August 28
The Eleventh Annual Five County Beef Carcass Show will be held at John Morrell Packing Plant in Estherville on Sunday August 28 with entries delivered August 25. The event combines county and area entries from Clay Dickinson Emmet Kossuth and Palo Alto. top five per county and top ten overall win ribbons prize money and trophies. Entry deadline is Friday August 19.
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John Morrell
Estherville
Harold Heykes
Palo Alto
Clay
Dickinson
Emmet
Kossuth
Graettinger Softball Team Faces State Tournament After Setbacks
Graettinger’s men’s softball squad reached the Iowa state tournament in Fairfield after a stormy buildup. Injuries and schedule shuffles cost players, but Larry Brix and Dana Moelding recruited a ten man roster to travel. They opened with Sioux City Suns, losing 7–0, then were shut out 4–0 by Des Moines AJs. Returning players included John Rustad Dale Schnell and Todd Hersleff among others.
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Graettinger
Fairfield
Iowa
Kirk Duus
Mike Masters
Terry Masters
al Kinnett
Larry Brix
Dana Moelding
Sioux City Suns
Mike Simons
John Rustad
A. Js.'s
Des Moines
Dale Schnell
Trigg
Kevin Hanson
Rick Hanson
Tim Graettinger
Todd Hersleff
Junker seeks Iowa's Sixth District seat
Willis Junker a Republican state representative from Sioux City announces a bid for Iowa's sixth district. He proposes a flat 2 percent gross income tax, argues to curb tax inequities, and says current congressmen fail northwest Iowans. He cites service in World War I, ISU degree, and roles on Ways and Means and Appropriations panels. He also outlines adjustments to Title XIX and food stamp controls.
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Willis Junker
Iowa
Sioux City
Junker
Nancy
Iowa State
U.S. Army
Northwest
Iowa House of Representatives
Ways and
Appropriations
Talent Show Practice Next Wednesday at School Gym
A practice session for the home talent show is set for Wednesday August 24 at the school gym in Graettinger. All interested residents who have been contacted are urged to attend and new participants are welcome as planners aim for a bigger Labor Day event after two years of positive reception.
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Graettinger
Labor Day Committee
Labor Day Caravan Set for Graettinger Thursday
Drivers riders and ticket sellers to meet on Graettinger main street to travel to Estherville and Emmetsburg. Caravan leaves Graettinger about 6:30 p.m. to spread word of Graettinger Labor Day Celebration. Next Thursday the caravan travels east and west to build interest. Join the fun.
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Graettinger
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Bration
Hough Wins Ladies Invitational at Hillcrest Club
Jeanine Hough topped the Ladies Invitational at Hillcrest Country Club on Tuesday August 16, finishing with an 18 hole total of 94 to win overall. Flight winners include Jean Elsenbast 94 first flight Marilyn Frick 109 second flight Obby Brobst 117 third flight Armella Cornelius 129 fourth flight. Other notable results: Evelyn Reeves 96 and Rita Wiegand 102 in first flight. Marge Masters 109 and Lucy McCombs 110 in second flight. Toot Andresen 118 and Alys Carter 120 in third flight. Leona Roalson 140 and Donna Iverson 141 in fifth flight. Hough also won the door prize, a potted plant.
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L R
Obby Brobst
Marilyn Frick
Jeanine Hough
Jean Elsenbast
Amelia Cornelius
Hillcrest Country Club
Evelyn Reeves
Rita Wiegand
Marge Masters
Lucy McCombs
Toot Andresen
Alys Carter
Leona Roalson
Donna Iverson
Cub And Boy Scout Annual Steak And Plate To Be Sunday
The North Star District Prairie Gold Area Council Boy Scouts of America holds its annual Steak and Plate at Huston Park on Lostland Lake east side north of Ruthven Iowa. Aug 21 1977 at 5 30 pm program starts 7 15 pm. Open to all adult Cub and Boy Scouters or interested parents as fall and spring programs are introduced. Rain or shine event.
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North Star District
Prairie Gold Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Huston Park
Lostland Lake
Ruthven
Iowa
Minnesota State Fair lineup for 1977 showcases top acts
The Minnesota State Fair runs August 25 to September 5 featuring The King Family Show Bill Cosby and the Keane Brothers Bobby Vinton Captain and Tennille George Benson and The Crusaders Mac Davis Neil Sedaka with Andy Gibb The Mills Brothers with Ed McMahon Kansas Blood Sweat and Tears Charlie Rich and other stars. Admission is 2 dollars for adults with discounts for children seniors and specific family days.
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Grandstand
King Sisters
Alvyino Rey
Bill Cosby
Keane Brothers
Bobby Vinton
Minnesota
Mary MacGregor
Captain
Tennille
George Benson
The
Crusaders
Mac Davis
Don Rice
Neil Sedaka
Andy Gibb
Mills Brothers
Ed McMahon
Kansas
David Clayton- Thomas
Paul Williams
Charlie Rich
St. Paul
Pirates Football Practice Opens August 19 at 8 AM
Football practice begins Friday August 19 at 8 00 a m all boys wishing to play must attend and bring physicals and insurance. If non school policy is used a waiver is required. A photo session is set for Monday August 22 at 11 30 at the football field with players in game uniforms and photo opportunities.
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Pirates
FFA Plans Five Labor Day Activities
Graettinger FFA Chapter outlined five Labor Day weekend activities after a August 9, 1977 meeting. Plans include dunking stand with cheerleaders, Labor Day Teen Dance featuring Headstone at Legion Hall on September 4 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. A Grain and Vegetable Show was scheduled at the former Masters Meat Market with details to follow in the Times. Concession stand operations and work schedules were also arranged.
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Graettinger Ffa
Headstone
Legion Hall
FFA
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Shrine
Allstars
Dodgers
Armella Cornelius
Boy Scout
Bandshell
Administration Park
Heritage Square
Bob
Dawn Rafel
Joe de la Ronde
Dennis Thorson
Rafels
Rudy Perpich
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Upper Midwest
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