Crowd Packs Graettinger Creamery Meeting in Yearly Event
A large crowd attended the Graettinger Farmers Creamery annual meeting with free lunch for about 175 patrons. Ralph Graettinger, Paul Frick, Henry Jensen and Alfred Johnson were re elected to the board. Bernard Ebenbast joined to replace Henry Lammers. Art Kirkehoff of Iowa State Brand Creameries spoke on farmer issues and the State Brand Creamery association. The creamery reported strong performance with higher gross volume butter production and milk sales. gross site total reached 296000 dollars. Door prize winners were Mrs. Wilcott Larsen, Mrs. Henry Petersen, Mrs. Clifford Brighton, Mrs. Herman Jensen, Harry Dobbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Jim Lensing
Alfred Johnson
Henry Jensen
Paul Frick
Ralph Graettinger
Bernard Elsenbast
Wilcott Larsen
Henry Petearsen
Clifford Brighton
Herman Jensen
Harry Dobbins
Farm Bureau Scholarships Open in Emmetsburg Office
Iowa Farm Bureau announces scholarships for teaching careers with deadlines in Des Moines by March 1 1960 and mid February local deadlines. Applicants must be farm-diring upper third of 1950 or 1960 class show need and be in good health and contact the Emmetsburg office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Farm Bureau
Des Moiines
Emmetsburg
Farm Bureau Office
Banks Close For Lincoln Birthday In Palo Alto County
The Graettinger State bank follows county policy closing Friday February 12 for Lincoln's birthday observance. Post offices operate normally. Both banks and postal departments close again for Washington's birthday on February 22. Moisture rule for corn sealing remains 21 percent through February, dropping to 20 percent after March 1. The damp winter slows storage and 45 percent of corn samples are rejected. County Vocal Festival set for Ruthven February 10 with afternoon rehearsals and an evening concert. Flu and colds sweep the area, absences reach about 50 at Graettinger school, teachers more affected than students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Graettinger State Bank
Palo Alto County
Postal Department
Washington
Lawrence D. Brennan
ASC
Palo Alto
Brennan
Ruthven
Graettinger
Graettinger Schools Again Cheapest Per Pupil in County
Graettinger School posted the lowest operating cost per pupil at 364.02, up from 271 last year, with county averages higher at 423.3. The 1959 figures show Ayrshire, Cylinder, Emmetsburg, and Monks Bomwaite among others with costs ranging from 366.21 to 491. district enrollments, tax levies, and state aid totals are listed, with a continuation on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Community School
Palo Alto
J. E. Smith
Graettinger
Greettinger
Ruthven
Harmersburg
Matard
Rodman and
Cylinder
Monk Bomwaite
Emmetsburg
Ayrshire
Colege
Emmetsburo
Graettin
Mallard
Redman
West Bend
Graettinger Telephone holds well attended annual meeting
Graettinger Telephone company reelected all directors and officers at its Monday afternoon annual meeting. Keith Myers, the company manager, said the meeting was well attended and that changes to the articles of incorporation were voted to enable steps toward installing dial equipment. Dial lines are ready for dial and work has progressed over the past five years. Officers: Robert Carter president, Merrill C. Clark secretary, John Carney vice president, H O Jorgensen treasurer, Ralph Graettinger, Albert Norris, Henry Doerning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Telephone Company
Keith Myers
Lioent
Myers
Robert Carter
Merrill C. Clark
John Carney
H. O. Jorgensen
Ralph Graettinger
Albert Norris
Henry Doerning
Oyster Supper At Legion Hall Tuesday
An oyster supper for American Legion and Auxiliary members is set for Tuesday evening February 9 at 8 p.m. at the local Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
American Legion
John J. Brown Seeks State Senate Seat in 49th District
John J. Brown 46 of Emmetsburg Iowa former House member 58th General Assembly announces Democratic candidacy for State Senator in the 49th District in the June primaries. Brown lifelong Palo Alto County resident runs real estate and insurance business and farm nearby. married Joyce Devlin 1943 with three sons. He served as Emmetsburg mayor 1952 1956 and worked for Farm Credit Administration. He has held leadership roles in Farm Brokers and Iowa Real Estate Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Brown
Emmetsburg
Iowa
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Brown
Palo Alto County
Onlne
Ruthven
State University of Iowa
Joyce Devlin
Farm Credit Administration
National Institute of Farm Brokers
Iowa Real Estate Association
Drawing Time Saturday At 3 P.M
The weekly Saturday drawing will be held in participating Graet tinger stores at 3 p m. Last week's 50 Buck prize was claimed by Lowell Platter, according to drawing officials. This week's prize will be 25 Bucks.
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Graettinger
Lowell Platter
Charles Witt Nominated for Naval Academy
Graettinger high senior Franklin Charles Witt received word from ninth district congressman Merwin Coad that he is among six competitive candidates from the district for entry to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. Witt passed the college entrance exam with a high mark and will face further exams and a physical, as the son of Mr and Mrs W H Witt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Charles
Chuck) Witt
Graettinger
Merwin Coad
U. S. Naval Academy
Annnapolis
Charles
W. H. Witt
Graettinger High School
Open House Sunday at Ayrshire Special Education Classroom
Palo Alto county association for retarded children announces an open house Sunday February 7 from 2 to 4 at the Ayrshire Special Education Classroom. The event coincides with the close of a drive. county goal 2000, receipts 2261.85. Mrs Hazel Prosch will be present to answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County Association For Retarded Children
Ayrshire
Hazel Prosch
Special Education Clase
County Association
Heart Memorial gifts announced for Palo Alto County
The Iowa Heart Association lists Heart Memorial gifts for Palo Alto County donors John N Jacobson and Kenneth A Reeves totaling 116 dollars. Gifts may be sent to the Iowa Heart Association Des Moines or local chairmen and are recognized with an official receipt to the donor and an acknowledgement to the next of kin. Memorial gifts are credited to the county of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Heart Association
Palo Alto
John N. Jacobson
Kenneth A. Reeves
Grand Avenue
Des Moines
Season dates for Walleye Northern seasons and limits
The State Conservation Department sets fishing seasons north and south of highway 30. North of the highway, small and largemouth bass are closed until May 28 1960, walleye and sauger open May 14, northern pike opens February 15, and the northern pike season ends February 15. South of the highway, bass seasons remain continuous. Raccoon trapping ends February 20 and beaver trapping ends March 1 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Department
Mrs Fogde Named to Historical Society
Mrs Hazel Fogde of Emmetsburg was elected to membership in the State Historical Society. She was among 87 new members named, with the society established in 1857 by dew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Fogde
Emmetsburg
Historical Society
William J. Peterson
Iowa City
Dew
Public Auctions At Graettinger Feb 9 And 12
A J Tiny Weir to auction farm machinery and livestock Tuesday Feb 9 at the Graettinger area farm four miles east and one half mile north Bortint and Brown auctioneers Graettinger States bank clerk Another sale by Carl Knapp Friday Feb 12 at his Graettinger area farm six miles east and 144 miles north Clark Clark and Bortint auctioneers Graettinger State bank clerk Details printed in this issue Sea page size ad present for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J
Tiny) Weir
Graettinger
Bortint and Brown
Graettinger States Bank
Carl Knapp
Grachtinger
Clark
Armstrong Sextet Here Tuesday Night
The Graettinger Pirettes will make their final regularly scheduled home appearance of the year Tuesday night as the Armstrong girls visit for a first and second team double bill. On Friday February 5 the Pirettes and Pirates travel to Sioux Rapids for a Corn Belt conference twin bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Pirettes
Armstrong Girls
Pirettes
Pirates
Sioux Rapids
County NFO Meeting Tonight in Emmetsburg at 8 p m
County president Arlo Duhn invites the public to a county wide NFO meeting at the Emmetsburg courthouse at 8 p m focusing on the collective bargaining proposal for farmers. A featured speaker will discuss program plans and officer elections will be held. Farmers and town residents are urged to attend and join the membership drive. Donations to local Christmas seals total 202 80 through Graettinger residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NFO
Emmetsburg
Arlo Duhn
Edgar Greif
Graettinger
Mraz. Greim
Grein
Mrs. Frank Weir 67 Dies Suddenly in Graettinger
Mrs. Frank C. Weir 67 longtime Graettinger resident died suddenly in her sleep at home. Heart attack attributed. Funeral Friday at 10 in Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Clement Flannery. burial in St. Ann. Survivors include Frank C. Weir, four children, ten grandchildren, three brothers, one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weir
Frank C
Mary Anna) Weir
Graettinger
Immaculate Conception Church
Clement Flannery
St. Aon
Arnold Girves
Henry Doerning
Emmet Murphy
Gene Leonard
Martin Funeral
Mary Anna Smith
Ilunota
Frank C. Weir
Immaculate Conception
Frances Weir
Minneapolis
Ralph Weir
Wesley
Forrest
Alice) Perdue
A. J. Weir
Paul Smith
Marshalstown
John Smith
Waterloo
Francis Smith
Brighton
Colorado
Agnes Rodess
Inglewood
Calif
Above Normal Temps Quietly Persist This Week
Temperatures have remained above normal for most of the past week with clouds and some fog. The mercury neared 40 degrees Saturday and Sunday. Adult Farmer class to tour Oliver Tractor plant in Charles City next Wednesday February 10. tour hosted by Oliver dealer in Alpha Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Plant
Maxie
Graettinger
Oliver Tractor
Charles City
Oliver Dealer
Alpha
Minn
Cagers Split Conference Bill With Ruthven Girls And Boys
G H S cagers hosted Ruthven squads on their home court and split the twin bill. Pirettes won 61 55 while Pirates fell 59 52. Mary Craven 23 Pat Rathman 24 led Pirettes. Maxine Henningsen 14. Boys lost 56 32 as Armstrong Tigers won. Polly Schang Mary Kay Thorsen Karen Reeves led defense. Craven 26 for Pirettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.H S. Cagers
Ruthven
Pirate
Rams
Pirattes
Pirates
Pirettes
Piretbes
Mary Craven
Pat Rathman
Maxine Henningsen
Pirette
Armstrong
Don Weir Graettinger
Armstrong Tigers
Armstrong ‘Court
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Karge
Creamery
Farm Bureau
The
Anime
Graettinger School
Charles Witt
Naval Academy
Athletic Fund
Heart Memorial Gifts
Mrs. Fogde
Historical
Cagers
Don Weir
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