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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1965
Page
5
The County Medical Society announces a Sabin type polio clinic at the West Emmetsburg facility on Saturday August 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr C Moore says the oral vaccine covers types I II and III in one dose with a second dose for complete immunization. The fee is one dollar per dose. free for those unable to pay. Prior clinics charged 23 cents per dose and required three visits to complete immunization.
Tractor pulling contest entries are running late as blanks are returned slowly. The Grad Wager Coop Grain Co urges all blanks be sent promptly to finalize Labor Day plans. Weigh in runs 9 to 12 noon with the event starting at 12 20 on the street west of the old lumber yard. Parade entries for the Queens parade are also sought and Dan Christiansen can provide information.
The Graettings PTA loan fund offers financial aid for graduates pursuing further education. Available funds total 44 dollars, could be split between two recipients or awarded to a single applicant, with repayment terms starting within 30 days of securing regular employment after graduation. The Joan fund is open to any Graettinger High School graduate regardless of graduation year.
Graettinger Community school district secretary Arnold Henning reports that as of Wednesday no nomination papers had been filed for candidacy for the Board of education. Deadline for filing nomination papers is noon Sept. 3. The regular election is Sept. 13. Terms of two board members expire this fall: B. T. Nane and Henry Jensen. Other board members are Merle Suss Ralph Graettinger and Orville Nicol.
Mrs. t Woestergard will leave next week for Europe, traveling from Chicago to Copenhagen for a convention of Country Women of the World in Dublin and continuing with visits. Also, Mary Ledus Estate to hold public auction Friday August 27, auctioneers Leduc, at the Graettinger Coop. Sale includes household goods and furniture. SALE at one o'clock.
Two items left out of the Mary Ledue estate auction bill are one Graeninger Yelephor Company share and one Farmers Creamers share as part of the Ledue sale act.
Bethel Lutheran plans a public auction of a basement house across the street west of Bethel at 2 Graettinge. The Graete bank and clerk will oversee the sale. The modern house features include a fireplace and wash area with a garden.
Gwen Stueve to hold a public auction of cafe equipment used in Adams Highway oof Graettinger. Items to be auctioned include a list of cafe gear. Bidder Bodine and Frown will auctioneer with Graettinger State Bank clerking.
The Graettinger FRA chapter will host a Labor Day flower vegetable and grain show in the Lastine Hardware building. Entrants must register Sept 5 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. and judging occurs Sept 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classes cover past materials dried arrangements and edible displays.
The Palo Alto county beef producers association reports a few more reservations are needed for a trip to Laramie Wyoming. Contact Ed Draman Mallard president or Arnold Alvieh vies preside for details. The Skyline hall in Higherville opens Saturday night August 21 with Allen We orchestra and dancing except during Lair Day and Clay county fair weekends.
The article describes Ca top corn topper devices for shaver mugs with hydraulic systems and silage critique. It notes improved silage packing, higher nutritional value, and efficiency gains, detailing components like toppers, claws, and reactor hydraulics.
Local notice indicates school annual distribution by Teo Len and associates aimed at students. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Townships in Palo Alto county held ASCS elections for township committeemen with good turnout. In Walnut John Nolan chairs, Ed Herke vice, Eugene Leonard member, with John W. Andersen and Henry A. Hankey as alternates. Lest Island selects Albert Norris chair, Elwood Smith vice, Richard Olsen member, Otts Hauge and Don Hermanson alternates. Vernon names Ed Bredehoeft chair, Lawrence Drew vice, Wm O’Leary member, Orville Nicol and Wilbur Janssen alternates. Emmetsburg lists Frank Joynt boats Standley Couhiommpay chair, Anna wed? lid a eiedapay Chay Godel, view onan Mouis Wid ates man, Page i Iserber Oruern and Drew alternates. Independence has Olaf Narland chair, Robert Kraus chiman, Clarence Toest? member, Donald Walt and Gene Twat alternates. Highland names W J Brown chair, Homer Moore vice, John Moliter member, Lester McMillan and Marcus McCusker alternates. The three township committeemen will be delegates to the county convention on Aug 28 to elect the county committee.
The Graettinger faculty lists students across grades with names such as James Shovens Kinmdepear Piller Osan and First Grade entries. The note mentions staff including Mr. Paul Stuart superintendent and Mr. Dale Gaekhaus principal with plans for a mooday opening and dismissal time.
Graettinger band parents plan a Tuesday night meeting August 31 in the school lunchroom. All members are urged to attend and participate in the group’s activities.
Palo Alto County Association for Retarded Children seeks a name for a new school building at Emmetsburg. Entries due September 15 to Mrs Juokhen Place. One entry per person. winner receives dinner tickets at Henry Moore restaurant. Open House October 10 will announce the result.
School officials announced eight bus routes and drivers for the 2005 08 year. Names listed include drivers Dens Kirkopaarad Bueroi Jame Paul Mahan Roiert Sehans Bar bil Tientor Tenry Tank Henry Glim Orville Nicol Ivy Olson Hau Creminson Pelwin Windall Bernard Kellitseh Lloyd McCambs Norman Gortini John fiettiman Lambert Hoffman Jil Had John Stuter Tara TV Hiden Swanson and Dus reute No 2 Lawrence Thomson Arnold Paton Kenneth Iacesen Richard Westergard Eugene Gbaedllee Dan Sampson Neyman Funk Donald Wester Edwin Graetlinger Arnold sad Maxwell Jamison Vorst William Voigt Bov mad Elsenbast William Pude Tom Raymond Rose Norman Wesner Earl Johnson. Bus rowe No 4 Jesse Ann Rameeine Heidecker Rona 2chard Herum Rodney Robert Lundgren Rich 4 Gensen.
School officials listed noon kindergarten routes and pickup order. Bus A M includes Lammers, Richard. Debra Harveys. Scott Willard. Beth Hankey. Sheryl Clemenson. Paul Brown. Timothy Yeomans. Liam Lambert. Darrel Joffman. plus others. PM pickup features Weis Marquita. John Walters Spear. Mickey Prather. Dexter Cobb. Rodameyi Ata Pitty Raeinarc. Rivkegaards’ bus. Claw veneer Mars. Portis Pittson. LeRoy Dicey Deborah. Westergaard family. Cherestissen group. Roydes. Wikert Angela Celands.
Shoppers may win two $25 Buck prizes this Saturday night with a $250 Buck grand prize in Gravttinger stores. Drawings start at nine o'clock, based on registrations since August 12. Myrtle Warner and Mrs. Lyle Westfall won $25 Buck prizes last week. John Andre did not claim the third $25 prize from last week.
Diahn's TV and Appliance announces an anniversary sale featuring 68 color television models with free gifts for registrants. Details available at the store.
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