13 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1977
Page
1
The Graettinger Times, published weekly on Thursdays in Graettinger Iowa, lists Jerry Wiseman as publisher Will Kennedy as managing editor and Deb Kennedy as associate editor in its masthead.
Emmetsburg announces ongoing adult education in painting watercolors and drawing plus Rosemaling and related crafts. January courses cover welding, carpentry, drafting, tax, electronics, radio, sewing, guitar, square dance, taxidermy, and senior dancing with later sessions on small business, knitting, and knitting tips. Contacts are John T. Gannon and Mike Kucera for details.
The Graettinger School Directors convened at 7 00 p m approving routine reports and a resolution for advertising $487 000 in school building bonds The notice will be published in the Democrat and Reporter and Estherville Daily News The 77 78 master contract with the Graettinger Education Association was ratified, base pay set at 8 800 Two old business items included Haggard attendance policy and the 77 78 school calendar Purchases from GSA on school vehicles were tabled for February action Secretary R T Nane resigns effective July 1 1977 Superintendent Pettengill also resigns effective July 1 1977 Vernon Coed Girls met January 5 at James Myers home with weight control and nutrition discussed 4 H pledge and allegiance recited Peggy Naig reporter The written report notes funds and a copy published locally
Estherville officials and local nurse clarified two absences for possible measles were not actual cases. Iowa officials plan vaccination talks for schools amid statewide immunization efforts. about 75 red measles cases have been reported in several counties including Clay Dickinson and Emmet.
The Iowa license system now uses a laminated plastic card with a color photo and a standard application number replacing the social security number. First issued at the State Fair last August and later in Palo Alto County in mid December, the card carries a red 18 and under marker on the front and two back boxes for medical alert and donor status. Renewal may take longer, with Examiners at Emmetsburg’s Palo Alto County State Bank open Tuesdays 9:00 to 3:45. renewals before 3:45 are advised. Fees stay $5 for two year licenses under 21 and over 65, $10 for four year licenses in between, and new plastic licenses for those with unexpired old cards cost $1.
Learn metric measurements in daily life. Grace Keir, Metrication Chairman, leads a January 18 class at the Iowa Lakes Learning Center Spencer Shopping Center Spencer from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuition is $2. Pre register at 262-7141 or register at the class.
Multiple business listings across Graettinger Owa Estherville Emmetsburg and surrounding towns. Services include cabinet repair screened glass trucking shelling feeds fertilizers seeds grinding grain mixing petroleum contact lens service windshield installation body work painting fur buyers and local long distance trucking. Phone numbers listed for each business.
Graettinger Times asks readers about coffee price rises and boycott actions. Readers are invited to vote on whether they support a boycott, reduce consumption, switch beverages, or quit coffee, with results to be printed January 27.
Effective January 1 1977 the Graettinger Coop Telephone Association changes billing to render on or about the first day with payments due by the 15th. Unpaid bills incur a 50 cent handling charge after the 15th. Delinquent accounts receive a disconnect notice on the 20th and the disconnection is enforced on the last working day of the month. Board of Directors ApOctation.
The Graettinger Community School District in Walnut County presents a quarter ending December 31 1976 financial report. Balance from previous quarter 80762 43 total receipts 293802 66 total to account for 374565 11 expenditures 173323 02 balance end of quarter 201242 09.
The Graettinger Iowa council adopts Section 20 of Ordinance No 15 repealing No 43 and setting water rates: first 2000 gallons $2.00, next 3000 at 50 cents per 1000, next 5000 at 40 cents, next 10000 at 30 cents, over 20000 at 20 cents per 1000. Meeting January 10 1977 with Clerk Dan Elwood and Mayor Pro Tem Dean Brobst.
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