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A Look At Local Headlines During Past Year Of 1969
A detailed year in Graettinger and surrounding towns highlights multiple deaths and obituaries, civic milestones, and community events from January to December. Notable items include floods near bridge, graduation plans, church dedications, sports wins, labor and school updates, and local officials' changes. Key names include Father Beacom, Rev Swedberg, Senator David Stanley, Gary Wikert, and Pirate teams.
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Estherville
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Vincent Beacom
Nick Spear
Chris Jokamsen
Margaret O'Connor
Jim Currans
Paula Stuart
Bethel Lutheran Church
Miss Christopher
Swedberg
Vail
Iowa
Howard Suss
David Stanley
GHS
Ricky Smith
Clare Myers
Elsie Larson
Harlan Babcock
Bus Alger
Tom Millen
Light Plant
Frank Meyer
Jan Mitchell
Ball Park
Bill Soper
Don Fay
Elroy Kulow
Legion
Fred Ku- 10
Legion Auxiliary
Pirate
Alta Reynolds
Gary Wikert
PeeWee and
Mite
Graettinger Cooperative
Telephone Association
L. H. Garber
Clifford Ingvall
Lowe Graettinger
Father Beacom
Arctic Circle