Cagers Sweep Conference Opener Over West Bend
The Grainger cagers opened the conference schedule with a doubleheader victory over West Bend. Sue Studer led with 12 points as Priret teemed with inside scoring and steady defense from Guard trio Rose Kollasch Stueve. West Bend counters with Laura Doyle 19 and Ron Bartles’ quintet showing balanced scoring but falling 86-56.
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Cagers
West Bend
Grainger Cagers
Cormbat
Ploy
Tata
Pirette
Marcia Rose
Mary Kollasch
Vicki Stueve
Mary Kollana
Jolene Brown
Vickie Miuimen
Laura Doyle
Ron Bartles
Vete Contayoner
Qn SG
MMP O
Tnt
Leagun Tert Wiley
Pirates
Pirate
Ron Moran
Rich Rose
Mayo Newhouse
Len Nicol
Clipperton
Ald
Newhouse
Nicol
Rose
Ben Moran
Dick Clipperton
Lynn Tindall
Tom Moran
Mark Jones
Dick Myers
Mallard Hosts Twin Bill to Defend Records
The Pirates and Pirettes visit Mallard Friday night to extend their Corn Belt records. Mallard Ducks beat Sioux Rapids in the opener, while Mallard’s boys have won three straight as the Pirates also carry a winning streak into the matchup.
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Pirates
Pirettes
Mallard
Sioux Rapids
Ducks
Mallard Boys
Swimming Pool Benefit Pancake and Sausage Day
The Graettinger Lions Club hosts a pancake and sausage day at the former drug store building on Saturday December 16. Food service begins at 2 p m with pancakes sausages coffee and entertainment all afternoon and evening. Proceeds go to the swimming pool fund.
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Graettinger Lions Club
Weekend December Weather Clears After Fog and Ice
After dismal days with drizzle freezing fog, the area enjoyed pleasant December weather Sunday and Monday with temperatures in the forties. Warm temperatures continued Tuesday with heavy fog and some icing conditions Wednesday morning.
Saturday Three Dollar Prize Highlighted by PAU Event
PAU invites readers to a $50 Buck Prize this Saturday at three. The notice lists events and upcoming youngsters program showing a Santa theme and a film screening on Saturday Dec 2. It hints at Christmas activities to be announced in next week's Times.
Army Band member Ronald Baedke to attend West Point
Howald Baedke in Army band member Pvt. Ronald Baedke, son of Mr and Mrs Martin Baedke of Graet Unger, played trombone at the Army Navy football game in Philadelphia. He was recently accepted into the United States Military Academy band and will spend the next three years at West Point.
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Howald Baedke
Army
Ronald Baedke
Martin Baedke
Graet- Unger
Skyline Ballroom Hosts Grand Opening Saturday
Skyline ballroom owner Lloyd Sampeen announced the grand opening of the new Skyline on Saturday December 9. Estencile Ras supervised the event with a robot display marking the debut of the venue's latest entertainment offerings.
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Lioyd Sampeen
Skyline
Des
Truck jackknifes on highway near Craettinger
A diesel spill from a tanker after a northbound South Dakota truck jackknifed on the east side of Highway 17 at Craettinger. Firefighters helped wash away the fuel spill. the driver was uninjured.
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Craettinger Wednesning
Graetlinger
Tuck
South Dakota
Palo Alto residents donate 277 pints of blood to Red Cross
Residents of Palo Alto county donated 277 pints of blood to the Red Cross bloodmobile in Em burg on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Mrs. Francis Conway, bloodmobile chairman. This marks the county’s largest ever blood donation to Red Cross programs.
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Palo Alto
Red Cross
Palo Alto County
Emburg
Francis Conway
Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Tuesday Night
The Gracttinger American Legion and Auxiliary will hold its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening December 12 at the Legion Hall. Attendees should bring a gift exchange for adults and teens and 25 cents for the children's gift exchange.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
PACARC Christmas Party Sunday
Palo Alto County Association for Retained Children hosts its annual Christmas party Sunday December 10 at 2 00 p m in Emmetsburg High School auditorium Entertainment includes Maurice Drew Robert Sackett Al Godfredson and his organ Wayne Eivell Sackett Rogar Pleratt Harold Paler A dozen cookies per family and refreshments served Citizen of the Year awards will be given Everyone is invited
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Palo Alto County Association For
Emmetsburg High School
Maurice Drew
Robert Sackett
al Godfredson
Wayne Eivell
Sackett
Rogar Pleratt
Harold Paler
Postoffice schedules Christmas mail deadlines and tips
The Postoffice announces mailing deadlines and packing guidance for Christmas. Mail in state and out of town quantities before Dec 9 to ensure delivery, include return addresses with ZIP codes, and use sturdy boxes. Local parcels should go by Dec 13. cards may use five cent stamps. Pavement plans for Depew area await state approval.
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Gry Linner
Postal Department
Atse
Depew
Fewih
Ah TT
Prw
Gravttinger
Local Hunters Report Deer Harvest Over Weekend
Local hunters say deer were spread through the two day season with several names listed as bringing deer to the Graettinger Locker for processing. Clare Myers notes deer processed for customers including John Twait Bernard Twain Frank Neilsen Bill Fintjestad Wim Herke and Lee Cooper along with Willard Herke Bud Schnell Arlin Kulow and Tom Guess. Further names will be published as reported.
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Clare Myers
Graettinger Locker
John Twait
Bernard Twain
Frank Neilsen
Bill Fintjestad
Ringsted
Willard Herke
Wim. Herke
Dr. Dawson
Lee Cooper
Emmetsburg
Bud Schnell
Arlin Kulow
Tom Guess
Times Office
Food Stamps Sale Set for December 18 at Town Hall
Palo Alto county food stamps will be sold in Grachtinger at the town hall on Monday December 18 from 1 30 to 2 pom.
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Palo Alto County
Grachtinger
CROP Drive Set for Next Monday in Palo Alto County
The Palo Alto CROP drive of Church World Service will be held Monday December 21 with co chairs Howard F Garton Emmetsburg and Reuben Berk land Fenton announcing a door to door canvass. The goal is a carload of corn plus grain and cash donations to Emmetsburg for shipment to a central point. Un designated gifts go to world relief under CWS. Canvassers cover all townships except west Palo Alto where contributions have already been made.
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Palo Alto County
Church World Service
Howard F. Garton
Emmetsburg
Reuben Berkland
Fenton
West Palo Alto
Adult Farmers Classes Begin Here Tuesday Night
Adult Farmer Class program resumes with eight meetings on topics like Elm disease cattle nutrition and farm mechanics. December sessions include Look Man Dutch Elm Disease and latest advances in cattle nutrition. A $2 membership covers film, refreshments, transport. non members pay $3 for Farm Tour to Des Moines.
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Farr
Des Moines
Businessmen Meet Today at Hanna's Cafe
Graettinger business leaders plan a meeting today Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Hanna's Cafe. Attendees are urged to attend as discussions focus on local markets and development in December.
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Graettinger
Businesen
Don Torreson Public Auction At Emmetsburg Barn
Don Torreson will hold a public auction of Charolais cattle at the Emmetsburg Sale barn on Saturday December 16 starting at 1 o clock. He will also conduct a complete closing out farm auction on Monday December 18 at the Graettinger area farm three and a half miles south of Graettinger three fourths mile west and one half mile south sale begins at 1. Bortini and Brown are auctioneers and the Graettinger State Bank will clerk. Details to appear in next week's Times.
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Don Torreson
Emmetsburg
Torreson
Graettinger
Bortini and Brown
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger High to Present Marrying Margaret Play
Graettinger High school's speech class will present the play Marrying Margaret a modern comedy in three acts on Saturday at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium. Mr Ward is instructor and will welcome the audience. No admission charge. free will offering collected.
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Graettinger High School
Chiss
Margaret
Wardherer
Holding Township Extension Elections Choose New Palo Alto Council Members
In eight county elections Richard Thompson for Freedom township and Max Pudier for Fairfield were elected to the Palo Alto County Extension Council. Thompson succeeds Linus Solberg and Dudley replaces Kenneth Hagen for the two seat term. Voters in Ellington Rush Lake and Vernon townships will elect a representative on December 11.
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Richard Thompson
Freedom Township
Max Pudier
Fairfield
Palo Alto
Ellington, Rush Lake
Vernon Townships
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