Pirates Clinch Fourth Straight With 61-56 Win Over Mallard Five
The Pirates remained undefeated with a hard earned 61-56 victory as Mallard Five shot hot from outside yet faded late. The Tirettes dropped a 60-54 OT setback on Mallard’s court. Coach Mearsgals' squad led 10-9 after the first quarter and stretched to 9 before intermission, with Gractinger scoring 13 in the second. The game tied 51-51 late in regulation, leading to overtime featuring free throws from a technical foul and a late Pirates rally to seal the win.
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Pirate
Pirate Cagers
Mallard
Tirettes
Uiey
Pirettes
Mearsgals
Gracttinger
Mal Svare
Pirates
Bartels Lads
Minuuts
Rev Hansen Dies at Fort Dodge Former Local Pastor
Rev HL PL Hansen Sr, former pastor of South Walnut and St Pauls Lutheran churches, died December 1 at a Fort Dodge hospital. Funeral services were held in Fort Dodge and he was buried at Slifer cemetery near Callender Indiana. He served congregations in Montana Michigan Nebraska and Grattan er during his ministry and was pastor here for about nine years. Immediate survivors include his wife four sons and four daughters.
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HL PL. K. Hansen
South Walnut
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Fort Dodge
Slifer
Callender
Montana
Michigan
Nebraska
Graettinger
Ruthven Cagers Visit Ruthven Friday Night
Ruthven Cagers travel to Graettinger for a Cornbelt doubleheader Friday night. The Pirettes seek to improve a 1-1 conference record while the Pirates aim to extend a winning streak against a tall Ruthven squad.
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Ruthven Cagers
Graettinger Cage
Pirettes
Pirates
Ruthven
Deer taken to Graettinger Lockers by additional hunters
In addition to last week's Times list, Richard Herke and Edwin Osher of Wallingford and Tommy Mehan of Emmetsburg joined Ed Hurd Walton Sorensen and Jim of Estherville in bringing deer to Graettinger Lockers after the recent deer season.
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Richard Herke
Edwin Osher
Wallingford
Tommy Mehan
Emmetsburg
Ed Hurd
Walton Sorensen
Jim
Estherville
Graettinger
Civil Defense Emergency Unit to Visit Graettinger Monday
Graettinger Mayor Wayne Potter announced the Palo Alto county civil defense emergency unit will be in Graettinger Monday evening for public viewing. The gas emergency vehicle, kept at the Palo Alto county hospital, is equipped with generators winches and other gear. Mayors and fire chiefs may authorize its use in emergencies. all interested citizens are invited to see the vehicle.
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Graettinger
Wayne Potter
Palo Alto County
Injured In Accident Near Hartley Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Glenden Thu of Terris and Mrs Kate Osher of Graettinger were hospitalized at Hartley after a car and truck collision two miles east of Hartley about 8 am Tuesday The Thus and Mrs Osher were en route to Sioux City to view Mrs Lynn Cressley daughter of Mr and Mrs Tha The stock truck driven by Ed Peters of Hartley headed east The full extent of injuries was not immediately learned but reported injuries include head lacerations broken tibs and severe bruises The truck driver was not seriously hurt The Thus 1966 Plymouth and truck cab were totally demolished
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Glenden Thu
Terris
Thu
Kate Osher
Graettinger
Hartley
Wa. m
Osher
Sioux City
Lynn Cressley
Sis
Ed Peters
Tha
Elementary Grades Present Christmas Program Next Thursday
The Graettinger school elementary vocal music department will present a Christmas concert in the school gym Thursday afternoon Dec. 21 beginning at two o'clock. Grades one through six perform under director Gerald Walker. All parents and the public are invited.
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Graettinger
Gerald Walker
$50 Buck Prize Draw At Graettinger Stores Saturday
Graettinger stores feature a $50 Buck Prize drawing this Saturday afternoon. The drawing time is set for three o’clock. Ronald Hampson was not present to claim last week’s prize.
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Graettinger
Anette
Ofelock
Mik Ronald Hampson
Last Wees
Strawberry Plant Experiment At Joe Gabrielsen Farm
Joe Gabrielsen shows a strawberry plant grown in a tin can bearing three ripe berries. The plant is part of Henry’s experiment with many similar cans to test transplanting next spring without setbacks. Gabrielsen kept his plant in a basement while others froze, aiming for successful next year crops.
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Joe Cabrmeben
Joe
Henry
Gabrielsen
Graettinger Block and Tile Co representatives attend New Orleans convention
Mr and Mrs John DeVries and Mr and Mrs Robert Carter returned last week from New Orleans La where Carter and DeVries represented the Graettinger Block and Tile Co at the National Sile Convention held at Hotel Jung. They toured sightseeing spots including the French Quarter and other attractions during their plane trip.
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John DeVries
Robert Carter
New Orleans
Carter
DeVries
Graettinger Block and Tile Co
Sife
Hotel Jung
DeVries and Carters
French Quarter
Pre-Christmas Graettinger Drawing Friday Dec 22
Graettinger merchants sponsor a 150 dollar pre Christmas drawing on Friday at 3 p m. From signed Graettinger trading stamp book backs redeemed in the first year five prizes of 10 dollars two prizes of 25 dollars and one prize of 50 dollars. Must be present to win and either spouse may claim if drawn. Each family eligible for one prize.
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Graettinger
Boyal
UNI Concert Band Elects Officers for 1967-68 Season
Jim Oleson of Graettinger was named concert band president at the University of Northern Texas ensemble. James Girres of Graettinger was named director and auxiliary officers include Raidy Ho encamp of Conrad as vice president and Miss Frankee Kern of Cedar Falls as secretary treasurer.
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Jim Oleson
UNI
Uoaversityv
Tesca
Wart Holvik
James Oleson
Graetinger Seas
Raidy Hoencamp
Conrad
Frankee Kern
Cedar Futil
SecTeLars Shestusuken
Gene Mandan
James Girres
Graetiinger
Marcia Deets
Bettendorf
Judy Johnson
Aurora
Leland Gutuse
Newton
Graettinger Pool Fund Reaches 28869.93 in Donations
Recent pledges and gifts push the Graettinger area swimming pool fund drive total to 28869.93 by Tuesday December 12. The committee notes remaining solicitation areas and lists donors including Gene Hudson Frank Hudson John Oliver Ivan Lammers Cargill Inc Rita and Margaret Mahan and four other contributors totaling 125.
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Graettinger Area
Gene Hudson
Frank Hudson
John Oliver
Ivan Lammers
Alaska
George Frick
John Munson
Laverne Petersen
LeRoy Oddson
David Mitchel
Alfred Koekenhoff
Ervin Clemitson
Bob McDonald
Henry Miller
Lloyd A. Petersen
Cargill, Inc
Rita and
Margaret Mahan
George Neilsen
Graettinger High Band and Choir Christmas Concert
Graettinger High School presents a Christmas program in the gym Wednesday at 7:30 pm with no admission. Band and vocal ensembles directed by Gerald Walker and David Mitchell perform titles including Its Beginning to Look Like Christmas and Sleigh Ride, plus chorus pieces and festive marches.
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Graettinger High School
Gerald Walker
David Mitchell
Janette
Jesus
Uptus Three
Charter Oak
Castle Gap
Pancake and Sausage Day Supports Graettinger Pool
Graettinger Lions Club sponsors a pancake day at the former drug store building on Saturday December 16 with pancakes sausages coffee and afternoon entertainment. Proceeds go to the town swimming pool fund. Christmas observance closes local stores and post office Monday December 25 with no rural mail delivery and Farm Bureau Creamery route suspended.
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Graettinger
Farmere Creamery
Graettinger Lions Club
Free Movies and Santa Visit Brighten Graettinger Saturday
Graettinger post office invites local youngsters to a Saturday program featuring free movies at the Graettinger theatre, free candy, and a Santa visit to shake hands and distribute treat sacks. The event, sponsored by local businessmen, will show "Tiko and the Shark" in color, with a Tahitian cast, and runs Saturday afternoon.
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Graettinger
Santa Bust
Santa
P Deaun
Tiko
South Seas
French Polynesia
December public auctions in Emmetsburg and Graettinger
Don Torreson conducts a Charolais cattle sale December 16 at the Emmetsburg Sale Barn starting 1 PM. A complete closing out farm auction follows December 18 on the Graettinger area farm starting 1 PM, with Bortini and Brown auctioneers and the Graettinger State Bank as clerks.
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Don Torreson
Emmetsburg
Torreson
Graettinger
Bortini and Brown
Graettinger State Bank
Cleve Carter
Bortvit and Brown
Ernest Duus
Bortint and Brown
Graettinger School Christmas Vacation Dates
The Graettinger Community School announces Christmas vacation starts Friday December 22 with 2 30 p m dismissal. Classes resume Wednesday morning January 3.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Markets Wednesday Corn Price Report
Detailed market note from Graettinger on Wednesday December 13 notes corn trading at Pan 1.03 per bushel with price reference. No broader context provided. Market snapshot focuses on a single commodity figure for the day.
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Graettinger
Graettinger Adult Farmer Class Discusses Cattle Nutrition
The Graettinger Adult Farmer Class meets Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the school lunch room. The evening covers the latest advances in cattle nutrition including beef and dairy nutrition, balancing rations, liquid supplements, and feeding requirements.
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Graettinger
Barber Shops Announce Early Closings for Holidays
Graettinger barbers Alan Norris and Tom Millen said their shops will close early on December 23 and December 30. Saturday hours will end at 3 30 p m on those dates to accommodate the holiday season.
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Graettinger
Alan Norris
Tom Millen
Ham and Turkey Day At Coop Grain
Graettinger Coop Grain Co. manager Paul Forey announces Felco ham and turkey day on Thursday December 21 at the local coop. Specials on feed purchases, plus free coffee and hot dogs. See ad in this issue for details.
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Paul Forey
Graettinger Coop Grain Co
Felco
Waltz Studios photos shown of Des Moines youngsters
A series of small color pictures captured by Waltz Studios in Des Moines is now available to parents at the Times office. The display features younger citizens with images arranged for public viewing.
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Waltz Studios
Des Moines
Times Office
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