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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1977
Page
5
Community honors Pirate wrestlers with a Welcome Home From State dinner on Wednesday March 2 at 8:00 p.m. in the Happy Hour Red Room. Donations collected around town and at the door support a team picture for display at school.
Landowners Willard Herke and Ward Scherer question cutting of about 25 catalpa trees by Emmet County road crews within the 66 foot right of way without notice. They believe the windbreak and erosion control trees, possibly planted in the 1930s, were removed unnecessarily though legal. Scherer spoke with County Supervisor Edelen who promised future contact before any more removals. County engineer Gary Stribley unavailable for comment.
Graettinger Pirettes defeat Mallard Duckettes 77 to 64 to clinch their first sectional crown since 1959 and earn a spot in district play at Humboldt. Jackie Kulow scores 42, Barb Green 20, Barb Miller 13 as Graettinger dominates late with strong rebounding and shooting.
The Graettinger Snow Twisters Snowmobile Club announces the first annual Winter d Iron Golf Tournament to be held Sunday February 27 at Hillcrest Country Club. Participants must use a single iron, dress for all weather, and plan to stay all day for this inaugural event.
Graettinger completed an undefeated boys basketball schedule last Friday with an 83 34 victory over Harris Lake Park Wolves. The Pirates finish 17 0 in regular season non conference play while Graettinger goes 14 0 in Cornbelt Conference and is ranked sixth in Iowa class 1 A by the Des Moines Register.
Shaver's Manufacturing remakes its main street building into separate offices for president Lloyd Kinsinger, Bradley Bottenfield, and Ward Scherer with Evelyn Polomky as secretary. The former factory offices are relocated to a tool and dye shop, separating precision machinery from the main factory as part of the remodel.
Ringsted Implement hosts area farmers and families for an Open House today February 24. Coffee and sandwiches start at 11 a.m. Live organ music will fill the day with a highlights including a parts discount. See advertisement in today's Times for details.
Mike Masters led the Pirates with 21 points, Terry Masters 14, Randy Brobst 13, Mike Elsenbast and Randy Simington 12 each off the bench, with Petersen 6, Rooney 4, and Sampson 2. Graettinger opened sectional play last Tuesday vs Ruthven as sectional finals loom tonight at Armstrong.
Tim Brown of Graettinger is the sole district qualifier advancing to the state meet at Veterans Auditorium Des Moines February 24 25 and 26. Brown, 155 pounds, defeated Tom Seite Ida Grove 6 2 in round one and Glenn Simmons Milford 7 1 in sectional rematch before a 8 6 loss in wrestlebacks to Simmons. He later beat Scott Sage Rockwell City 6 4 to take second, with first matches set at 12 30 p m Thursday against Brian Heldreth North Polk and potential later bout against Jeff Foutch Logan Magnolia or John Bair Greenfield. Crowley 132 pounds finished third. Tindall 167 placed fourth. Schany 185 finished fourth as state semi finals and finals schedule noted.
In the office window are football trophies for each participant including players coaches and managers from the state football tournament. The trophies bear inscriptions State Class 1-A Football Runner-Up Champions with each name. Shaver's Manufacturing Co. funded the trophies intended for the Pirate team, but travel distances kept them on display in the office.
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