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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1965
Page
5
The county extension office in Firemelsburg offers free fact sheets for group discussions on study topics. Groups choose meeting dates and times, with equal chances for all members to participate. Materials are provided at no cost and are mailed or phoned to interested residents.
The Federal Land Bank announces its annual stockholders meeting to be held February 11 at the Emmet'sbare Methodist church. Registration begins 11:30 a.m. A dinner and entertainment follow the business session. Directors include Elvin L. Sunde of Howville as president, with Martin Sononsony Ruthven, Soa Unterword Cylinder Olorton Fahvin Juhl Win Nielsen and Trenry Depenbuseh among named officers.
Local adult farmers gathering planned for Wednesday at 10 in the morning. Warren Kester, manager of the Igux City Livestock News and Education Foundation, will speak on livestock futures and market education.
Hamlin Nelson and Jake Toeksirae thank local fans for support during recent games. They note strong turnout on frigid conditions at Griver courts and extend appreciation to those who attended last week's contests.
The Gracanger cayers travel to Palo Alto Friday night for a key Cornbelt clash with West Bend, then head to Ayrshire Saturday for Palo Alto county games. Both teams remain undefeated in conference play and hold strong defenses or offenses, predicting a capacity crowd in a topflight rival battle. A guest speaker event is set Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Cradlinger Methodist Church, featuring George Youtzy on Hillcrest Home.
Northwestern Trail Riders of Graettinger host annual membership supper Sunday February 14 at the Legion hall. Pancakes and sausage served 5 to 6 30 p m with entertainment and prizes planned.
A farm sale notice appears alongside a brief fire report. Peel Lahn plans a sale Monday Feb 22 at the fin located ane. A fire blamed a house seven miles northeast of Ruthven destroying a dwelling housing 21 sows. Ruthven Fire Department answered at 2 am.
The Caettiee IIA chapter hosts its annual event with Grayinger Com. A supplying a report on recent streaks and corn contasts. Four teams will compete in the event with members from exes ool participating in weed seed identification team hesis. Cinetti TA measures will guide the Will not participate in thre.
State Senator Kibbie of Palo Alto Emmet counties outlines plans to shift district boundaries into a high school system, urges minimum curriculum to ensure equal education, and sets three main objectives for state education policy. He argues grouping sparsely populated areas into high schools and training graduates for the labor market, while criticizing rapid housing expansion. He also discusses the state budget, fielding letters from constituents, and the upcoming legislative session. Also noted is Ron Baedke joining the State College of Iowa concert band tour February 9 to 12.
Laurence Yankey claimed last week's 850 Buck award in the weekly Saturday afternoon drawing. This week's prize will be 25 Bucks in stamps participating in the three o clock drawing.
The article describes a frigid spell with daily temperatures from 20 below to near zero and a forecast of six more weeks of winter. It notes a possible moderation by Wednesday evening and mentions unusually cold mornings and briefly warmer days.
Residents faced two hour power loss on the south side while the local plant and Bureau of Power clashed over a rapid, unplanned changeover. Engineers reset engines, but a minor fracture caused further delays and confusion, stalling attempts to restore full service.
Readable scraps show boys and girls teams planning events. The girls play in a conference event with the Jat atkeeu core and a pair of boys doubleheaders scheduled against South Chay on February 12 and Banevatt on February 19.
Legion and Auxiliary meeting announced for Tuesday night February 9 at Kopom Legion hall. Members urged to attend.
Paul Peton Sr 69 of Walnut township died Monday likely from a heat condition. Funeral services held Friday at South Bethel Lutheran with Reitz officiating. Burial at Valley View Cemetery. Survived by wife Sophie and large family including sons Danakd and Paul, daughters Maeltine, Mirigam, Marilyn, and others. two brothers and four sisters also noted.
The report chronicles a Florida Keys outing by Vicida, Clarry Wikert, My, and HL McConnell aboard Billy McConnell’s boat. A seven foot shark intercepted a mackerel, later seen near Marathon, with detailed descriptions of gear and landing attempts. Also noted are civic notices and public health staffing changes in Palo Alto County.
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