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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1976

Page

5

Boys Basketball Starts Friday by Tim Crowley

Returning lettermen for the 1976 77 season include seniors Mike Masters Randy Brobst and juniors Terry Masters Mike Elsenbast Tim Rooney. Coach Pete Hansen says the team is smaller but expects speed hustle and outside scoring with five teams back 3 4 starters. Terril rivalry looms as Terris and Terril meet Friday amid limited practice from football playoffs.

Mike Masters Randy Brobst Terry Masters Mike Elsenbast Tim Rooney Dave Brighton Randy Simington Jim Petersen Tom Kulow Ron Sampson Dan Berven Brian Weber Pat Brobst Dave Elsenbast Mike Millen Tom Tindall Rick Bates Terry Heller Mike Jespersen Steve Prather Mickey Herke Tim Lewers Scott Reynolds West Bend Sioux Rapids Ruthven Hansen Terris Terril

Pirettes Edge Harris Lake Park 77–66 in Tuesday Meet

The Pirettes defeated Harris Lake Park 77 to 66 led by Jerri Rush with 49 points and Barb Green with 28. Jackie Kulow added 25 and Barb Miller 22 as Graettinger built early leads and held on after a strong second quarter. The Pirates start conference play December 3 at Terris, their season opener.

Pirettes Harris Lake Park Wolvettes Barb Green Jackie Kulow Barb Miller Jerri Rush Julie Kulow Becky Weber Pam Thu Lori Peterson Graettinger Pirattes Terris Pirates

Duhn Takes Over DX Station Management

Randy Duhn has taken over management of the DX station formerly run by Francis Heidecker. The business changed hands Monday, Nov. 29. See next week's Times for more details and pictures.

Duhn Randy Duhn Francis Heidecker

From Holiday Mountain To CBS-TV

Estherville native David Cramer rose from Holiday Mountain slopes to the pro skiing circuit. CBS Sports Spectacular aired his free style aerials at Heavenly Valley, California last Easter. He qualified for the American Free-Style Circuit finals and earned the season's best overall rating. He trained at the Utah Academy of Gymnastics in Salt Lake City under Charlie Ponds and helped coach 14 to 16 year olds as he prepares for pro competition across the United States and Canada this winter.

Holiday Mountain Estherville David Cramer David Wayne Caroline Cramer CBS Heavenly Valley Calif Cramer Washington Estherville High School Washington State Utah Academy of Gymnastics Salt Lake City Charlie Ponds University of Illinois Utah Academy United States Canada

Masters Named To Register All State Teams

Mike and Terry Masters earned spots on Des Moines Register All State teams for 1-A. Mike made the offensive unit as a senior while Terry, a junior, joined the first team defense. Emmetsburg E-Hawks players Higley OLeary Stillman also earned 3-A honors with OLeary at guard and Stillman at running back. Higley named to Elite 22 on defense. Paul Meredith named to KCAU-TV Major 9 All area team and slated for Top Preps of 76 on Channel 9 December 4.

Mike Terry Masters Des Moines Register Terry Emmetsburg E-Hawks Jack Higley Dan O'Leary Rich Stillman O'Leary Stillman Higley Iowa Paul Meredith Kcau-Tv Sioux City Channel 9

Graettinger Pirates post record season statistics

Graettinger Pirates boast historic season with 564 points scored while holding opponents to 94. Team total offense reaches 5328 yards against 1812 for foes. Mike Masters rushes for 2042 yards and 40 touchdowns, Terry Masters adds 1452 yards and 26 TDs, Randy Brobst 261 yards and 3 TDs, Mike Elsenbast 355 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs plus 458 passing yards and 6 TDs. Terry Masters leads tackles. Mike Elsenbast and Mike Masters tie for interceptions.

Terry Masters Randy Brobst Mike Elsenbast Mike Mike Masters

Squire Shoppe Sets Vast Suit Sale In Graettinger

The Squire Shoppe from Emmetsburg brings a thousand suits and leisure suits to Graettinger for a Gigantic Truck Load Sale starting December 4 in the old karate building on Main Street. Organizer Alan White says the operation may run until January.

Squire Graettinger Emmetsburg Karate Main Street Alan White

One Vehicle Accident Injures Graettinger Resident

Jeanette Reekers, 74, of Graettinger, suffered minor injuries in a Saturday afternoon crash west of Emmetsburg. She, the sole occupant, lost control on a curve after reportedly being blinded by oncoming traffic. Her 1968 Chevy rolled into a ditch, ending upright across from the Redwood Cafe. she was treated at Palo Alto County Hospital and released home.

Jeanette Reekers Graettinger Emmetsburg Palo Alto County Hospital Ms. Reekers Redwood Cafe Jim Voigt

Memories Of The Graettinger Depot Remembered By Herb Lancaster

Herb Lancaster, former Graettinger resident, recalls Graettinger Depot memories after seeing a similar gum dispenser in a North Freedom Wisconsin museum. The reminiscence ties to a penny gum machine that once tortured children without pennies on their way to school. Sno-Twisters meet December 8 at 8 PM for director elections and business, with a free social hour and oyster stew for paid members.

Herb Lancaster Graettinger Margaret Johnson Herb North Freedom Wisconsin

Speech Tryouts And Casts For School One Act And Readers Theatre

Tryouts held for large group speech activities with about thirty students trying out. District Contest set for January 22. Mrs. Gail Showman coaches the one act play The Emperor's New Clothes and Readers Theatre Amahl and the Night Visitors. Cast lists include Amahl Sue Jacobsen Mother Deb Zevenbergen King Jim Campbell King Brian Nielson King Steve Prather Page Roger Jesperson Shepherds Marcia Brighton Lori Schacherer Patti Platter Narrator Joleen Borchers. Desiderata choral reading features Lori Schacherer Brenda Blinkman Nancy Hampson Sue Ellis Beth Hankey Sue Jacobsen Jim Campbell Jim Graettinger Bruce Christiansen Veron Reitz Roger Jesperson. One Act cast for The Emperor's New Clothes lists Emperor Jim Graettinger Empress Kathy McQuown Faithful Old Minister Brian Nielson Official Canopy Carrier Bruce Christiansen Swindlers Alan Reitz Kathy Forey Marty Donna Christiansen Linda Mary Millen Sara Paulette Frick Courier Rhonda Reutter Innocent Candy Funk Parent Monica Weis Townspeople Cynthia Carlin Joleen Borchen Aaron Hyatt.

Gail Showman Readers Hans Christian Andersen Gian Carlo Menotti Reader's Theatre Amahl Sue Jacobsen Deb Zevenbergen King Jim Campbell Brian Nielson Steve Prather Page Roger Jesperson Shepherds Marcia Brighton Lori Schacherer Patti Platter Joleen Borchers Desiderata Brenda Blinkman Nancy Hampson Sue Ellis Beth Hankey Jim Graettinger Bruce Christiansen Veron Reitz Emperor Empress Kathy McQuown Canopy Swindlers Alan Reitz Kathy Forey Marty Donna Christiansen Linda Mary Millen Sara Paulette Frick Courier Rhonda Reutter Innocent Candy Funk Parent Monica Weis Townspeople Cynthia Carlin Joleen Borchen Aaron Hyatt

Style Show and Dessert Tea Draws Large Crowd

The Graettinger Women's Club hosted a Christmas themed Style Show and Dessert Tea at Hillcrest Country Club with 65 outfits shown by 18 models. Chris Fashions Estherville and Shoes from Shoe Tree Estherville provided attire while Santa distributed ten $5 gift certificates and centerpieces were given away. Proceeds benefit Senior Scholarships and local projects.

Sandy Currans Jonathon Logan Hillcrest Country Club Graettinger Women's Club Chris Estherville Emmetsburg Garnet Voigt Tylene Zevenbergen Linda Foy Sue Jansen Jeanine Hough Patty Peterson Jump Nicole Haegele Angie Hanson Katie Millen Kelly Peterson Cindy Eaton Rhonda Ruetter Lillian Barrings Marilyn Frick Karen Haegele Gerda Luhmai Betty Millen Kay Girves Arlene Twait Mary Petersen Jim Ricke Jeanie Thompson Gertrude Webbe Carol Plath Rhonda Reutter Irene Reed Ret Spies Marge Tindall Avon Kay Smothers Gladys Clipperton Molly Spies Melanie Sievers Marilyn Frick Kay Smothers Lee Ann Larkin Dee Haggard Betty Gjerde Genevieve Spies Jan Reutter Hazal Gabrielsen Doris Scheller Esther Rasmussen Helen Kirkegaard Ina Mae Voigt Louise Voigt Marcella Eaton Women's Club

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