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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
5
Twenty one members and families of the Graet finger High class of 1936 attended the reunion held Sunday August 14 at the school. Eighteen from the graduating class of 1930 were present. All invited members whether class graduates or not joined a picnic dinner followed by an informal afternoon. Those present included Alma.
The Graettinger school district announces a Tuesday election on Sept 11 with nominations due by noon Sept 1. Candidates so far include Leland Gene Boblit and Henry Jensen for one year, Lloyd Cornels and Merle Suss for three years. Boblit was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs W H Wilt’s resignation until the Sept 18 reorganizational meeting. The treasurer Clara Thoreson’s term does not expire this year.
Phil Johnson son of Margaret George Johnson arrived in Honolulu August 12 and will attend the University of Hawaii this year taking a pre law course. He is a 1961 graduate of Gracttinger High School. His new address is 3059 Maigret Street Honolulu Hawaii.
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Johnny Nelson Harris 51 lifelong Graettinger resident who died Monday at the Veterans hospital Des Moines from a heart attack. Burial was in Valley View cemetery with pallbearers nephews Clifford Harris Homer Murray Robert Harris Kenneth Murray Ralph Nissen Milo Stevens. Military rites were by the local American Legion post. Harris born October 18 1909 served in World War II and belonged to Graettinger Methodist Church. Survivors include sisters Goldie Stevens Ole Sylvia Tangen brothers Bud Emmet. preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Graettinger educator Wm. Thompson seeks the member-at-large post on the Palo Alto county board of education. Incumbent Wm. Baxter from Mallard runs again at large. District one candidate J. W. Knutsen of Graettinger also files. Filing closed Tuesday, Aug. 22.
Dewain Charles Barringer 69 longtime Graettinger livestock buyer died Tuesday after a brief illness. Rites at 2 pm Thursday at Graettinger Methodist Church with Rev C F Curtis. Burial Crown Hill Ruthven. Survived by wife Lillian and three sons Kenneth, Robert, James. brothers Paul Art George Ray Vernie. sisters Julia Brown Olive Hermanson Hazel. funeral home Martinauhrman in charge. Memorial gifts to family or pastor. Barringer active in church Legion and community. Born November 11, 1891 near Ruthven. lived in Ruthven Palo Alto County and Graettinger area most of life.
Richard Sihany and Pat Burg of Graettinger report they have purchased the Art Duhn sand and gravel washing equipment and dragline and leased the Duhn pit. The purchase was made last weekend. The new firm will be known as Graettinger Sand and Gravel.
Win Hughes won last week's $25 Buck Saturday night prize sponsored by Grachtinger stores. Next week's prize will again be $25 in the nine o'clock Saturday night event.
Graettinger Community School starts the 1961-02 year on Monday August 28 with a full day of classes. Lunch is served first day. School opens 8:30 am and ends at 3 pm with a 30 minute noon break for high school students. The faculty includes F. M. Hartung Superintendent and Robert Anderson Principal. Continued on Page 8.
Arnold Henningsen, sub clerk at the Graettinger post office, recently received the civil service appointment as local sub clerk after a Spencer civil service exam. He had been a temporary sub clerk for two months following Ruth James resignation.
The bus routes for the coming school year have been announced. The order of pickup is usually reversal at the start of the second semester. Routes list Bus No. 1 with Driver Jens Kirke gard Raymond Tindall Leo.
City officials urge residents and property owners to mow weeds and remove rubbish for the annual Labor Day celebration. The notice asks occupants to clear unsightly accumulations so the town presents a neat appearance to thousands of visitors expected for the event.
Committees named for the 65th Annual Labor Day celebration to be held Monday September 4 with a parade drill team Spencer Area saddle club ball game at Evergreen park a big variety talent show Graettinger band concerts concessions rides and FFA grain show on Monday A KWMT teen hop at Legion hall follows the variety show Samuel Watson is general chairman with Pete Hersleff Herb Hammerberg Francis Warren Lorin Lauhsinger Earl Erickson and Lloyd Petersen named for the various phases of finance Searing and stage committee listed as well
Residents and former residents of the Osgood area are invited to an Osgood Reunion on Sunday afternoon September 10 at Rolfe Lundgren’s home just north of Osgood. The event aims to bring old neighbors together with a potluck picnic lunch at 4 p.m. and has been talked about for some time.
The Evergreen Park Labor Day event features a 3 inning Pee Wees vs mothers game starting at 3 p m followed by a Mites vs dads contest. A hitting contest with 12 and under and high school and under classes and a throwing contest for 12 and under and 15 and under cap the afternoon with entry fees and prizes for each contest.
Mrs. O P Hansen longtime Graettinger resident died Friday after lingering illness born Sept 19 1886 in Mauranger Norway came to Graettinger in 1909 married O P Hansen March 19 1913 member of First Lutheran church survived by husband and one brother burial at Valley View with pallbearers listed funeral director Martin Fuhrman
Hansen Gas and Appliance of Graettinger announces an LP Gas In The Home Giveaway with 555 prizes. No purchase or obligation. participants simply leave their name at Hansen Gas office or with an LP gas truck driver. The local dealer serves about fifty towns in the surrounding area.
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