Wayne Johnson Named First FFA Future Farmer of the Month
Wayne Johnson, Graettinger Consolidated Schools senior and Graettinger BVA president, was named the first Future Farmer of the Month at the December 22 FFA meeting. A prolific exhibitor and participant, he has led livestock projects, judged teams, and served as chapter reporter and chorus member while earning honors in district and state contests.
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Wayne Johnson
FFA
Gracttinger Consolidated Schools
Gracttinger Bva
Waynes
Beatrice Johnson
Graettinger
Henry Webler
Wayne
F.F.A
Spencer
F.F.A. Sgrain
Potivitien
Ovtelde
Deen
Funplay
Coi
Ezia Waring
Roland Thomas
Erma Waring
JoAnn Murphy
Elly Waring
Eleanor Beck
Frank
Patrolman Fusco
Roger Tonderum
Patrolman Sanders
Jim Levi
Billy Vernon
Paul Kirkegaard
Mrs. Trent
Therese Tindall
Joyce Randall
Annette Thim
Lerry Rouse
Gene Twait
Bham
Hart Erickson
Clara
Kay Hamilton
Charlies
Jerry Halaman
JoAnn Paulson
Postpone Rock Island Hearing Date Again
The Commerce Commission hearing on substituting mixed train service for passenger service on the Rock Island line from Cedar Rapids to Estherville, originally set for January 20 in Emmetsburg, has been postponed to a later date. Similar hearings for Grundy Center and Clarion were also postponed.
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Commerce Commission
Emmetsburg
Rock Island Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
State Commerce Commission
Grundy Center
Clarion
Prizes Claimed in Wednesday Drawing
Two prizes were claimed this week Dan O Neill won the 10 buck award and Mrs Roy Sloniker received the buck prize The 1aci was unclaimed by Mrs Jo yn Holland Upcoming week's prizes will be 10 16 and 100 bucks
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Dan O'Neill
Roy Sloniker
Joycn Holland
Wenk
Graettinger and West Bend Vie in Tourney Semifinals
Graettinger faces Rodman while West Bend meets Mallard in Palo Alto County boys basketball tournament semifinals Friday at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Graettinger, Rodman and Mallard advanced after first round wins. final rounds set for Saturday at the local gym. The page also previews three one act plays by Graettinger students Wednesday night and notes a fox hunt planned for Sunday by the Walton League.
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Graettinger
Rodman
West Bend
Mallard
Sbiven
Oregon
Cox
Gracttinger Pirates
Walton League
Palo Alto
Frank Walton League
Emmetsburg
Jack Jackson
Veteran anglers haul four great northern pike at Trumbull Lake
Wes Sevdy and Fred Nissen, Gracttinger veterans, landed four northern pike each at Trumbull Lake on Saturday. Sevdy bragged a seven pounder among his four, while Nissen also kept a four-fish limit as other anglers reported success.
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Wes Sevdy
Fred Nissen
Trumbull Lake
Wes
Fred
Ores
Trumbull
George Maaland Killed In Auto Crash Near Ruthven
George Maaland 38 of near Ruthven died after a gravel road accident to a ditch near Ayrahrire. The crash occurred Monday evening about 8 p m with death recorded around 2 a m Tuesday. He left a wife two young sons and parents plus several siblings and in laws. Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon at the Ruthven Luthern church with burial at painter.
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George Maaland
Ruthven
Ayrahire
Hija Alatér
Albert Dubn
Graettingar
Emmetsburg
Duhn
Mra. I. G. Maaland
Cylinder
Avatar
Albert Dulin
Graettinger
Glenn
Siater
Ruth
Alstern
Hugh McEvoy
Creston
Karl Cox
Puerto Rico
Graattingest
Wallingford
Farm and cattle sales and local announcements
Public auctions announce tools, household goods, and farm equipment at Joe Anderson Estate on Jan 22. Barringer Winter sale lists 145 head of cattle, 1500 bales hay, and a John Deere combine for Jan 28. Christensen sale Feb 13 closes livestock and machinery. Spies Levi Hog Sale Feb 17. Graettinger notices include wedding anniversary Jan 25 and Red Cross meeting Jan 24.
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Joe Anderson
Barringer
D. C
Ciristensen
Christensen
Warren Christensen
Spies’ Corner
Graettinger
Hiway
Sortint and
Brown
Grachtinger State Bank
Spe
Spies & Levi
Poland
Aaron Garretta
Iraettinger
Bekion
Graettinger Cub Scouts Bake Sale Notice
The Graettinger Cub Scouts announce a bake and food sale on Saturday January 22 at the C A Jenaen Sesatore from 2 to after noon. The public is invited to patronize this event by the Graettinger Cub Scouts.
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Graettinger Cub
C. A. Jenaen & Senatore
Greettinger Cub Scouts
Local Phone Company Names Directors At Annual Meeting
The Grac t tinger Telephone company shareholders met at the Legion hall with about 24 members present. Directors elected for one year are John DeVries Jorgen Knutson H M Jorgensen Frank Hisenbast Robert Jersen John Wolfe and Merrill lark. An organizational meeting is planned soon. The past board included Bet Knutaan Jorgenson Andrew Duus Elmer Iverson Ed And erzoh and Francis Warren resigned due to illness last fall.
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Gracttinger Telephone Company
Legion Hall
John DeVries
Jorgen Knutson
H. M. Jorgensen
Frank Hisenbast
Robert Jersen
John Wolfe
Merrill Lark
Bet Knutaan
Jorgenson
Andrew Duus
Elmer Iverson
Sec
Ed Anderzoh
Francis Warren
Illess
Graettinger FFA Boys Win Top Honors In Judging Contest
Graettinger FFA boys represented their chapter at a judging contest Saturday, winning first place in overall ratings with a 2800 score. Jerry Maalsman led individuals with top overall score, Curt Larson took first in seed identification, with team members Martin Baedke Darrell Schnell Halaman Turson and Gary Johnson among the placers.
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Graettinger Ffa
Jerry Maalsman
Martin Baedke
Darrell Schnell
Halaman
Turson
Gary Johnson
Cylinder Cagers Here Tuesday Night
Cylinder boys and girls teams will play here Tuesday night January 25 in regularly scheduled conference games strengthening league standings with both games at home.
Graettinger FFA Captures Team and Individual Grain Show Honors
At the Graettinger Schools last Saturday January 15 FFA members from fifteen chapters competed in five grain and forage classes. The Graettinger team led by Darrell Schnell Jerry Haisman Martin Baedice and Gary Johnson scored 2300 of 3000 to win team honors while Jerry Halaman earned high individual with 810 points. Curt Larnon won first in weed and seed identification by naming 47 of 80 seeds. Ronald Wilson grain judge of Sac City presided over the event where 80 grain and forage samples were evaluated.
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Traettinger Ipa
FFA
Graettinger
Northwest Town
GrachtInger
Darrell Schnell
Jerry Haisman
Martin Baedice
Gary Johnson
Jerry Halaman
Curt Larnon
Ronald Wilson
Sac City
Graettinger Picnic Draws 127 to California Park
The 20th Graettinger picnic was held at Sycamore Grove Park Los Angeles on January 9 with 127 attendees including former Graettinger residents and California visitors. Cooler weather subdued crowds, but old friends reunited as three men dated over 50 years apart shared memories and greetings.
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Graettinger
Sycamore Grove Park
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Times
Miles Mahan
Carl Iverson
Chas
Heidecker
Louis Graettinger
Ronald Bya
Helen
Glen Christensen
Loura Christenson
Minnesota
Geo. Argue Miles Mahan
Bamily
Ray Johnson
Atyrtie Wranklin
Kenneth Starkey
Elmer Ivernon
E. BE. Buckle
O, Grady
Art Bergum
al Show
Carl Ivernon Shiriey Gavin
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Rock Island
Graettnger
Palo Alto County American Red Cross
BE. A. Skeowis
Reinders
Linda
Gary
Darrell
Stanley Reinders
Fually
Curt Larson
Gracttinger
Donald Rix
Vocational Ag
Graettinger School
Chas, Barkley
John Wikert
Harold Wikert
Harold Duhon
Arlin Kulow
Frank Eisenbast
Ed Merriman
Vahery
R. D. Rasmussen
Lewis Ruatad
Jess Ellis
Jud Winans
R. Robinson
John O'Brien
Sophus Johnson
Augger
L. C. Gammon
Don Hutchinson
Louis
Anna Christenson
Herman Leduc
M. H. Fain
Richard Schany
H. W. Hornstra
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