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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1968

Page

5

Pirates Rally To Defeat Everly 44-40 In Close Contest

The Pirates earned their ninth straight win and moved to 1st in the conference with a tense 44-40 victory over Everly. Jeanette Olson led Pirettes scoring despite a 70 point effort by Olson for Everly. Rose, Clipperton and Nicol provided key baskets in the final minutes as Pirates defense sealed the win. Everly struggled with 26 percent shooting while Graettinger led Pirates at the line with four made free throws. The game featured 12 Pirate turnovers and 16 Everly turnovers, with Pirates grabbing 35 rebounds to Everly’s 21.

Everly Olson Pirettes Sue Studer Pirette Lila Fetteey Prudy Tulinga Marcia Rose Mary Kollasch Jolene Brown Vicki Mammen Vicki Stueve Linda Clipperton Pirate Cage Pirates Uhe Pirates Ninta Stata Ient Moran Raad Pirate Rose Newhouse Woll-W Ine Resto Ted Len Nicol Rich Rose Ono Nicol Swisher Clipperton Bartel Boys Graettinger Ron Moran Mayo Newhouse Dick Clipperton - von Bas Leonard Nical 'Er Im ‘ Lynn Tladall

Fishing Contest At Ingham Lake Next Sunday

The Wallingford American Legion will hold its second annual ice fishing contest at Ingham Lake on Sunday January 21 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m. Prizes awarded for the top three fish and largest fish plus a big door prize. Ice skating contests for all ages also signup with fishing admission. If weather cancels on Jan 21 the event shifts to the following Sunday.

Wallingford American Legion Ingham Lake

$25 Buck Prize Draw At Graettinger Stores

Next Saturday afternoon a $25 Buck prize will be awarded in the 3 o clock drawing at participating Graettinger stores. Norman Nissen claimed last week’s $50 Buck prize.

Graettinger Norman Nissen

Auction of County Farm Net $60,000 at Public Sale

Palo Alto County Supervisors sold east 120 acres of the southwest quarter of the county farm for 500 dollars per acre to George and Ayatah Mahaney. Total price 60 000 dollars. The county retains a 35 acre building site along Highway 17. In morning session approvals were given for fourth quarter budget appropriations and reports from Justice of the Peace R. M. Hand West Bend Mayor George Blake and Graettinger Mayor Wayne Potter were approved.

Palo Alto Supervieore Justice of the Peace R. M. Hand West Bend George Blake Graettinger Wayne Potter

Funeral services for Merle Grodland held in Edina

Merle Grodland 36 of Minnetonka Minn died in a Louisiana auto crash. Funeral Friday January 5 at Wetanda Quist mortuary Edina and at Wayzata Community Church Dor Harold King officiated. Burial Lakewood Cemetery. Survived by wife Emily two daughters Sue and Edith married Kathy student at University of Wyoming two sisters Verna Wilson Tempe AZ and Arlene Hamilton Phoenix AZ details note Grodland parents Mr. and Mrs M O Grodland longtime Graettinger and Ingham Lake residents.

Merle Grodland Minnetonka Mican Wetanda-Quist Edna Minn Die Wayrata Community Church Dor Harold King Wees Lakewood Grotland Louisiana Emily Kathy Tiee Sue Edith U. of Wyoming Woodrow Verna) Wison Tempe Arizona Wayne T Arlene' Hamilton Phoenix M. O. Grodland

Emmetsburg Farmer Gene Ford Named to State Tax Board

Gov Harold Hughes appoints Gene M Ford 55 Emmetsburg farmer and farm leader to the new State Board of Tax Review for a term to June 30 1973 Also named are A H Winkle 59 Cedar Rapids accountant term to June 30 1971 and George D Weiny 61 Keokuk Grain Millers Intl VP term to June 30 1969 All three must be confirmed by two thirds of the Senate The board absorbs appeal and review duties from the abolished State Tax Commission

Gene M. Ford Emmetsburg New State Board of Tax Review Harold Hughes A. H. Winkle Cedar Rapids George D. Weiny Keokuk Grain Millers International A. Fl.lo Ford Weiny Demsersis Hinkle Senate State Tax Commission Department of Revenue

Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Named at Graettinger School

Wynette Graettinger finished first in a written knowledge and attitude exam for senior girls on December 5 and was named 1968 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for Graettinger Community School. She becomes eligible for state and national scholarships and receives a silver charm from sponsor General Mills. The state winner earns a $1,500 college scholarship for the winner and a Britannica set for her school. runner up gets a $500 grant.

Wynette Graettinger Betty Crocker Graettinger Community School Wynette General Mulls Cie Edwin Graettinger Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc District of Columbia Colonial Williamsburg Washington,dg

Death of Vera Anderson at 56 in Wallingford

Vera Anderson of Wallingford died Tuesday night from a heart condition. She had been ill for about a month and died at 10 05 PM at Holy Parks Hospital. Funeral plans are at Buhrman Funeral Home in Graettinger with a date pending Maurice Anderson from Vietnam expected to arrive before the service. The service will be at Wallingford Lutheran Church with Rev Robert E Glaser. burial at High Lake Cemetery. Born June 12 1911 in Ayrshire she was the daughter of Aiden and Ellen Lundgren. She married Jesse Anderson on January 2 1931 and lived in Graettinger and Wallingford. Survived by husband five sons Duane Bruce Kim Kermit Maurice four daughters Donna Wilhelms Marie Keough Linda Judy eight grandchildren her mother four brothers and three sisters. Preceded by her father three brothers and one sister.

Sips Ese Vera Anderson Walhapford Holy Parks Thespital Buhrman Graettinger Maurice Vietnam Wallingford Lutheran Church Robert E. Glaser High Lake Ayrshirms Aiden Lungren Alpert Lundgren Ayrshire Jesse Anderson Wallingford WLCW Martha Circle Ingham Labe Lutheran Bible Camp Duane Bruce Kim Kermit Vallejo Calif Ralph Donna Wilhelms Greeley Colo Donald Marie Keough Desa Moines Linda Des Moines Dom Vaca Judy Sacramento Ellen Lundgren Rolfe Bob Glenn Ringsted Ellis Wesley Irene Anderson Kenneth Marie) Sampson Lyal Vivian Bonstead Spirit Lake

Winners of REC Essay Contest Get All-Expense Trip

Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative to sponsor seven day tour to Washington D C for the 11th annual Iowa Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. High school juniors submit 500 word essays by March 15 on Rural Electric Cooperatives Pacemakers of Progress.

Géorge MM. Stockdale Pocshontas Rural Electric Cooperative Towa Towa Electric Cooperative Washington D. C Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative Rural Electric Cooperatives Stockdale

Graettinger Assessor Opens Office in Bank Building Today

Graettinger city assessor Ted Gilbaugh announces a new office location in the Graettinger State Bank building starting today. Hours are 4 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. on weekdays except Thursdays, with residents urged to call early for home assessments.

Bank Graettinger City Ted Gilbaugh Graettinger State Bank Gilbough

Palo Alto Inaplement Machinery Auction Friday

Pato Atte County Impie ment Co of Emmetsburg will hold a large machinery auction east of Emmetsburg on Pishwan TS. Sale time is 9 a.m. sharp Friday Jan. 19 at the premises. See ad in this issue.

Palo Alto Pato Atte County Impiement Co Emmetsburg Dargveomachinery Aoccus Pishwan TS Don

Palo Alto County Supervisors Elect Chairman and Set 1968 Rates

Palo Alto County Supervisors at their January 2 organization meeting chose Walter High of Emmetsburg as chairman for 1968, reappointed County Engineer William Ellingrod with a raise to 13 000, and named finance and poor committees. Depositories remained with 1967 banks, salaries across offices were adjusted, and the board set road and fence prices along with approving the Engineer’s bond and regional newspaper designations.

Palo Alto County Walter High Emmetsburg Albert Runneberg Mallard William Ellingrod Runneberg Lester Johnson Russell Peterson High Bernette McCain Jorgen Larson Board of Social Welfare Thompson Northwest Iowa Mental Health Board Francis Hughes

Schedule Change for Sioux Rapids Basketball Date

Sport fans are reminded of a schedule change for the final conference twin bill at Sioux Rapids now set for Friday night January 26 at Sioux Rapids instead of the published date. Officials also confirmed the January 27 date for the Ruthville doubleheader.

Sioux Rapids Sotvoo Ruthvou

Terris Cagers Set Friday Night Showdown on Local Court

Terris basketball team heads for a key conference game against Terril Friday night on their home court. Graettinger pirates seek to maintain undefeated record and claim sole Cornbelt lead with remaining games against Terril and Sioux Rapids. The twin bill opener features Terril, which recently beat ranked Hartley and helped share conference title aims.

Terris Cagers Graettinger Tse Pirates Cornbelt Ute Terril Sioux Rapids Graechlinger Hartley

Farm Class Tour Next Tuesday

A tour for all interested farmers wives and others will be conducted on Tuesday January 23 at Pamiline at Emmetsburg. The group should meet at the school by 9 45 a m to depart by bus for Emmetsburg. The tour is expected to last about one hour. For more information contact Andy Groos loyal Voc al instructor.

Pamiline Emmetsburg Andy Groos Voc.al

Graettinger Community School Lunch Totals for 1966 67

The six Palo Alto county schools served 464 518 meals in 1966 67 with total income 156 687 98 and expenses 160 687 98. Government commodities valued at 31 698 70 aided purchases. other foods cost 103 253 61. Handling and delivery costs totaled 1 362 00. Federal milk and lunch reimbursements reached 28 780 06 including 10 262 78 for mid. Graettinger served 79 03 lunches to children and 4 002 to adults, with income 27 331 55 and expenditures 29 560 00. government commodities were 5 5146.

Palo Alto State Department of Public Instruction Iowa Graettinger

Graettinger Market Prices Report January 17

Graettinger market notes list corn at 1.0 dollars per unit and oats and beans priced with a 253 count. Sparse OCR reads show commodity figures for Wednesday January 17 with little additional context.

Graettinger

Resigns pastor of Wallingford Lutheran Church

The Rev. Robert E. Glaser resigns after six years as pastor of Wallingford Lutheran Church and accepts a call to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marseilles Illinois. The move ends his tenure at the Wallingford congregation and begins a new assignment in Illinois.

Robert E. Glaser Wallingford Lutheran Church Immanuel Lutheran Church Marseilles Ilinois

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