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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1964
Page
6
At a 4-H girls Junior Leader Meeting readers discuss dieting from a booklet Eat and Grow Slim. The plan emphasizes gradual weight loss, eating less, increasing exercise, and choosing lower calorie foods. It advises 1300 to 1500 calories daily, trimming fats, avoiding rich dressings, and favoring vegetables fruits and non-fat milk.
Arnold Henningsen Elmer Masters Howard Hanson John Poland and P T Cady attended the Odebolt Schaller basketball game in Schaller Saturday night. Roger Henningsen, son of Arnold Henningsen of Grachttinger, coaches the Odebolt team which won 90 to 69. Jerry Sloniker and Gerald Sloniker visited the Sloniker home during holidays. Jerry recently finished Cedar Rapids barber school and seeks work there. Gerald attends Joliet University.
Vernon Glimbers 4-H club met December 9 at the township hall with 24 members one leader and six guests. Four new members Rhonda Jacobson Debbie Walker Betty Brown Janet Twait were initiated. New officers installed by Mrs Ernest Gjerde included Sheila Brown president Cathy Smith vice president Janet Edwards secretary Kitty Fay treasurer Kathy Hobart historian Janet Hoffman reporter Patty Brown flag chairman musician Evelyn Quam. The 1964 Food Nutrition program was introduced by Mrs Norman Quam. A Christmas exchange and carols followed with gifts for Woodward State hospital patients. Entertainment included way favors for Heywood Nursing home. The NRG girls 4-H Christmas party was December 30 at Revhelle Borchers home with games and gift exchange. About 10 members attended. Rochelle Borchers and Janice Illignton gave gifts to the Tenders. Irene Anderson distributed program books. The January meeting is January 8 at Jean Ann Johnson home 7 to 9 pm.
Mr and Mrs Dick Wikert and daughter Susan of Hampton Iowa spend Christmas Eve at C O Wikert home and Christmas Day with Mrs Wikerts mother Mrs J A Macfarlane in Sioux City. Mr and Mrs Gary Wallman and family of Sioux City visit C C Wikert home. Mr and Mrs Leslie Baxter of Lone Rock, former Graettinger residents, were callers in Graettinger Thursday.
Palo Alto County Association for Retarded Children reports the recent county fund drive raised 2169 dollars, surpassing the 2000 dollar goal. Highlights include major gifts from West Palo Alto Community Drive and UNIFUND, plus numerous local contributions and an Open House kickoff.
Technical Sergeant Merle D. Zitterich of Union Nebraska serves in Viet Nam with a United States Air Force advisory unit aiding the Viet Nam armed forces against Communist aggression. He is a building crafts supervisor, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Zittenich of Graettinger. He is a Graettinger High School graduate. His wife Lois is daughter of Lee Y Roddy of Route 1, Unton.
Mr Oscar Daniels of Terry retires after 42 years delivering mail. He estimates about 750000 miles driven in his career and completed 34 years on his route without an accident. He will receive a National Safety Council recognition button for the achievement.
ThisIs the Ugly American adapts Lederer Burdick novel with Marlon Brando as lead in a tour de force. George Englund produced after four years of effort taking a large location crew to Thailand for authentic background. Screen milestone praised for story and star power.
Messy repair acts aside, Armstrong ceilings are marketed as quick and clear to install by amateurs or professionals. The material claims to end repair problems, resist cracking or peeling, and offer cost savings compared with major remodels. Georgian Cushiontone acoustical ceiling cited at about $30 for a 10 by 12 room.
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