19 Feb 1976
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1976
Page
1
The Graettinger Times lists Jerry Wiseman as Publisher and Diane Miner as Managing Editor, detailing the newspaper leadership and newsroom command structure for the publication.
A local editor explains a new policy requiring full size paper for notices from clubs and churches to prevent omissions amid heavy weekly submissions. The text also contains an obituary notice for a 1974 retiree with surviving family members, funeral details, and pallbearers.
Wim Murray requests volunteers to restore Graettinger’s depot, proposing it be converted into a museum. He believes many people would contribute and sees the depot as a potential local landmark.
Hilary Millea, 71, of Emmetsburg died February 6 at Palo Alto County Hospital. Funeral services were held February 9 at Assumption Catholic Church Emmetsburg with Rev. Elmer Thom officiating. Millea born February 19, 1904 in Graettinger, son of James and Catherine Millea, married Lilliam Flaherty July 16, 1924 in Minneapolis. He worked as a carpenter in Cedar Falls. Funeral details and subsequent council meeting notes are listed in the public record.
The retrial of Michael D. Peterson, 24, Alto, for manslaughter begins in Webster County District Court Fort Dodge. Prosecutors include state attorneys Ray Sullins Robert Huibregtse with Dan Flores aiding the state. Jury selection to last two to three days as Buena Vista County covers witness travel expenses.
An advertisement page features seeds fertilizers grinding grain mixing and petroleum terms with Graettinger Wallingford Terril Milford Estherville and Emmetsburg Iowa listings. It includes trucking and shelling services with phone numbers and hours and notes Donahue Tire and Bee Line Wheel Alignment in Graettinger and Emmetsburg.
Norma Jean Newhouse of Graettinger returns from a February trip to Washington D C where she attended the Presidential Classroom for Young Americans. A Graettinger High School senior she earned the opportunity through local support from the community club, bank, and businesses. She will share experiences and speak to groups about the program.
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