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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
5
The Graethingers cage teams Wall open Cornbelt conference play Friday night when they travel to West Bend for a league matchup. On Friday night December 20 the locals host a home contest.
Reports of deer hunting were spotty during the three day shotgun season. Graetlinger Lockers records deer processed by Martin Stewart Bute Reeves and Leons and Rad. A group of hunters from the Pispah Iowa area reported duck hunting success with Kwow Stueve Rudow Biszaani Slomker Rem ders Hewiet among others. Stueve bagged two trophy deer.
Residents report multiple explosive like booms around 3 am Sunday. Rus sell Lastine, manager of the municipal pass system, heard loud claps and feared a downtown explosion. A gas patron thought his furnace exploded, but officials found no furnace issue. Night Marshal Barg confirms a freight train struggling with frozen bearings caused the noise.
The annual dinner meeting in Emmetsburg elected Richard Clasing Ruthven Arnold Kollasch Whittemore Ron Fisher Curlew and Charles North Cylinder to the board of directors of the Palo Alto County Beef Producers.
The Gmettinger B teams host Lincoln Central B squads in a boys and girls doubleheader Monday night. The girls game starts at 7 p.m. at home.
Principal Wesley Eplings notes strong interest in forming an adult volleyball league in Graettinger. Organizers urge attendance at the gym Thursday evening December 19 for an organizational meeting. players and supporters may join. December weather featured mild days, cool nights, and a ground freeze aiding field work. winds damaged Christmas decorations but were not detailed.
The Iowa State Highway Commission will begin changing signs December 23 to assign new route numbers for continuity across state lines and to remove duplicates. Approved March 20, changes affect the Lavalos area with Iowa 17 becoming Iowa 1 from Guthrie county to the Minnesota line and Iowa 44 becoming Iowa 15 from Pocahontas county to the Minnesota line.
Airman Lennis Hurd son of Mr and Mrs Ed Hurd of Graet linger left San Francisco December 7 for 18 months duty with the Air Force at Guam He has been stationed at Topeka Kansas the past year and works in communications His wife Kathy of Minneapolis plans to join him December 17 at Guam Also note warmer weather with Tuesday night’s low at 34 degrees and expected high near 50 degrees Wednesday.
The Graettinger Adult Farmer class meets December 17 at 8 00 p m in the school lunch room to cover Why are My Pigs Dying and two topics Swine diseases kinds and symptoms and Prevention of swine disease. The schedule lists January February and February 11 tour of operation with several speakers and a 82 membership fee for the year. Edmund Ira Erickson of St Paul Minn a former Graettinger resident was among 46 Iowa men inducted into the Army at Fort Des Moines sent to Fort Polk.
Graettinger guidance counselor Ron Bartels was the featured speaker at the Graettinger Lions Club meeting at Hanna's Cafe. He outlined counseling purposes and aims in a modern context, highlighting the role of guidance in schools.
Youngsters in Graettinger will enjoy the first of two free Saturday matinee shows this week featuring The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy. On Saturday December 21 Snow White and The Seven Stooges will be shown with Santa giving candy. Sponsored by Graettinger businessmen, contributors are urged to support the Christmas fund at Graettinger State Bank. Candy distribution Thursday December 19 at 1 30 PM in the town hall.
Arnolds Park pulled away in the second half to defeat the local cagers 61-43 as the Pirettes struggle offensively with Sue Studer sidelined and early cold shooting. Pirates led 12-1 early, built a 26-17 halftime margin, and held on behind a 20-point fourth period for the win.
Graettinger high school music departments present their annual Winter Concert on Thursday December 12 at 7 30 pm in the school auditorium. The program features band selections The Music Man and America and a cappella choir pieces Elijah Rock and Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah. The Tonics offer a barbershop routine while the Triple Trio performs two contemporary carols. The madrigal swing choir will close with a medley of favorite carols. audience urged to arrive early.
Pirette B defeats Terril 39 to 22 as Vicki Mammen leads scoring with 19 points and Connie Tuininga adds 10. Starting guard trio of Vicki Stueve Kathy Wikert Paula Stuart helped pace a balanced effort while subs played in the final quarter. Terril led early and late but Pirette pulled away in the third as Terril stalled late.
Local churches announced Christmas programs. Graettinger United Methodist Church hosts a Wednesday Dec 18 program at 7:30 PM. Lost Island Lutheran plans a Sunday program Sunday Dec 22 at 7:30 PM. Beth el Lutheran upper department schedules Tuesday Dec 17 at 7:30 PM. Wallingford Lutheran sets Sunday night Dec 22 at 7:30 PM. Three Palo Alto county men from Emmetsburg begin service induction.
Two Gruver residents were killed in a car train collision at about 7 p m Tuesday night at a county road rail crossing six and a half miles southeast of Catherville Si wan killed instantly and her spouse injured in the collision. authorities reported no other passengers were involved and the crossing warning devices were functioning.
Graettinger merchants sponsor a pre Christmas drawing of 150 dollars in prizes on Monday December 23 at 3 p.m. Five 10 dollar prizes two 25 dollar prizes and one 50 dollar prize will be awarded from Graettinger trading stamp book backs redeemed in the past year. Names must be present to win and spouses may claim if needed. Books must be redeemed by noon that day.
Graettinger stores will feature another $50 Buck prize in the weekly Saturday afternoon drawing. Drawing time is three o'clock. Mrs. Allen Thud did not claim last Saturday's prize. The Graettinger Community School announces a two week holiday vacation with last day of classes Friday Dec 20 and return Monday Jan 6.
Martin Long a farmer south of Graettinger lost his right hand when it was caught in a corn picker’s snap roller on his farm Friday. He drove the tractor home and was rushed to Palo Alto county hospital where the hand was amputated above the wrist. He recuperates in hospital as neighbors complete field work.
Six Graettinger High School band members were chosen for the North Central Iowa Honor Band. Selected are Wayne Knutson trumpet, Chris Wikert tenor sax, Dennis Fude baritone, Paula Stuart tenor sax, Prudy Tuininga flute, and Barbara Graettinger French horn. Rehearsals start January 18 with a Mason City concert in the evening. Instructor Gene Wibben thanks the community for support.
Twenty eight Palo Alto county residents joined a two and a half day trip to Chicago for the International Livestock Show and local sites such as the Museum of Science and Industry and the Prudential Building observation deck. The delegation included five 4-H members and chaperones, with participants from Cylinder Ruthven Graettinger Rodman Emmetsburg and other towns, sponsored by local banks and the rural electric cooperative.
Extension council elections in Palo Alto county completed with six new members named and two reelected to two year terms. Reelected were James Wuebber of Booth township and James Frambach of Emmetsburg township. New members include Gerald Kuecker Independence, Richard Bornstetter Fern Valley, Roger Chism Nevada, Glen Newhouse Walnut, Leonard Johnson Great Oak, and William Nelson Silver Lake. Remaining members’ terms expire December 31, 1968: Weldon Bolie Lost Island, Mrs Wayne Davidson Vernon, Ron Chapman Highland, Richard Thompson Freedom, Max Dudley Fairfield, Don Hurley Rush Lake, Gail Egeland Ellington, Jerry Kurge West Bend. Organizational meeting set for January 8 at 10 am.
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