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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
5
Graettinger hosts a $50 Buck Prize drawing next Saturday with a 3 PM drawing in participating stores. Mrs. Grace Olesen of rural Emmetsburg did not claim last week's $25 Buck award.
A Ross Hunter production at Graettinger theatre on New Year’s Eve and Day showcases a fully functional hospital set designed by Alexander Golitzen and George Webb. Starring Sandra Dee Peter Fonda MacDonald Carey and Beulah Bondi, the scene is said to rival a real medical facility for potential emergency use.
Graettinger postoffice and the postal system completed its busiest season sending greeting cards and parcel post to destinations before Christmas. Postmaster R. T. Naae and staff express gratitude for residents' excellent cooperation in separating local mail from out of town mail, aiding efficient handling of outgoing mail.
Announcement states Skyline Ballroom in Estherville is now managed by Lloyd Sampson, former owner. See advertisement for Skyline schedule details and upcoming events.
Five Graettinger businesses reported break-ins late Sunday night or Monday morning. Graettinger Coop Grain, Quaker Oats, Schealler's Skelly Service, DX Cafe, Rasmussen's Standard Service were entered. Items stolen included an Indies wrist watch and a Winchester rifle, with small cash losses and broken doors. Deputy Ray Corley investigated. the incidents tied to 11 similar break-ins across three counties, including Ringsted and Bancroft locations.
The Graettinger Pirates lose 48 to 46 in overtime to St. John's Bancroft five after trailing by 11 in the third quarter. Bancroft built a 26-20 halftime lead and 37-28 after three periods, then survived a late Pirates rally to force OT. Key scorers included Remy Henderson and Len Cornelius for Graettinger and Carpenter for Bancroft. Bees were defeated 63-15 by St. John's reserves in the opener.
Gilbert Stueve Arltn Kulow Stan Reinders and Jay Reinders hunted in the Pisgah Iowa area during the recent deer season and each bagged a deer.
The California Graettinger picnic returns Sunday January 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Middleton Recreation Park 6530 Middleton Huntington Park Calif. Picnic president Virgil Westfall invites all Graettinger alumni and visitors in California to attend and seek details.
Records from the Graettinger Businessmen's Club list contributors to the town Christmas fund for activities. Included are Graettinger Recreation Hall, West End Tavern, Duhn's TV, City Meat Market, Matt Furniture, Ray's Cafe, Locker Plant, Dorothy's Beauty Shop, Marie's Tavern, Hotel Tavern, W. G. Rients, Graettinger State Bank, Bud's Super Service, Standard Service, Quaker Oats, Hansen Gas & Appliance, Fuhrman Funeral Home, L State Bank Insurance, J. W. Finn, Northrup King, Graettinger Freight Line, Masters' Grocery, Spies Farm Lands, Graettinger Times, Graettinger Lumber, Graettinger Insurance Agency and many others.
Clarence Morseth of Tracy Minnesota died unexpectedly in his sleep Friday night December 20 at his home. He is survived by his wife Julia Anderson a sister of Mrs C A Jensen of Graettinger. Funeral services are set for Monday in Tracy with Mr and Mrs C A Jensen among attendees.
General closing observed for Graettinger stores and business on Wednesday in New Year’s holiday. Graettinger post office closed all day with no mail delivery. Farmers Creamery town milk route suspended on New Year’s Day.
New Year's Day services for local churches are listed in the Times church news columns. Immaculate Conception Catholic church offers Mass at 7 30 a m with seasonal hymns by the adult choir and High Mass at 9 30 a m sung by the 10 girl choir. Bethel Lutheran holds worship at 10 20 a m.
Temperatures eased to about 20 degrees, drawing crowds for the Jettinger Businessmen's U S Savings Bonds event. Ten winners received $25 Savings Bonds: Mrs. Maurice Jacobson, Gunt Baedke, Carre Luitjens, Mrs. J. Christensen, Clarence Thu, Elsie Sloniker, Mrs. Alfred Luxe, E. Andresen, Willard Herke, and Margaret Mammen. Names drawn but not sure: James Curran, Halvey Clemitson, Mrs. Cleve Carer, Mrs. Harvey Christiansen, James Spies, Mrs. Bob Ressel, and Ole Oleson.
The Iowa State Highway Commission outlines a five year program with 1965 spending of 820000 for Highway 18 in Palo Alto County and 1624000 for Highway 17 from Emmetsburg to Mallard in 1968. 1966 work in Emmet county includes widening and resurfacing Highway 17 Estherville to Wallingford for about 136000. A salt storage building for Emmetsburg is planned before June 30, 1965 costing 6500.
Danny Kaye headlines a comedy at the GraChtinger Theatre with Cara Williams Martha Hyer and Kay Stevens in supporting roles. The film screens Saturday and Sunday promising continuous laughter and a lively crowd.
The Times reports a bitter spell last week with Friday dipping to 12 below and Saturday reaching 22 below. Sunday opened at 17 below before a Monday warmup to five below. A thaw began Tuesday afternoon, and Christmas Day reached about 46 degrees under sunny skies.
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