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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
5
Ruthven edged Graettinger 43-41 to capture the Palo Alto county championship with 14 free throws to Graettinger's 4. Graettinger finished second, while Culinier defeated West Bend 45-39 for consolation honors.
Graettinger officials urge residents to vote next Wednesday January 28 on bonds not exceeding 10 000 to build a fire house and equipment storage. Polls run 8 a m to 8 p m at city hall with 60 percent majority required. Absentee ballots available through city clerk Sullivan Coan.
Last week's ice, sleet, and snow caused what is believed to be the heaviest damage in history to local telephone lines and poles. The storm snapped poles and broke lines, disrupting local and long distance service. Extra crews and trucks are restoring service as toll lines return to normal, with most damage west of Grachtnger and scattered damage elsewhere.
Graettinger students launch a new speech and drama program with first home speech contest in the high school gym on Friday January 30 at 7 00 p m A series of one act plays will be performed February 7 to select the best entry before a school contest on February 9 in the local gym Further details to follow
Father Maynard, pastor of Immaculate Conception church, left Sunday with three other priests for a San Antonio trip. Other travelers include Father Mason of Emmetsburg, Father Garen of Algona, and Father Fitzpatrick of Humboldt. Mason plans to visit his sister in San Antonio. Father Bauer of Sioux City will cover services on Sunday January 25. The group expects to return around January 26 or 30.
Officials of Immaculate Conception church announce long needed renovations here including basement enlargement and kitchen re arrangement, interior redecorating, a new roof, and heating improvements as part of a tentative renovation schedule.
An all Lutheran Bible Conference focusing on A Christian's Challenge will run January 26 to 29 at two local Lutheran churches. Speaker Pastor A R Petersen of the Minneapolis Lutheran Bible Institute will lead studies from First Epistle of Peter, with lectures in St Pauls and related events.
Spies and Lein will hold a Spotted Poland China bred gilt sale on Thursday February 19. Details to follow in a later Times issue.
J H Walston M D announces office will close Saturday January 24 thanking Gradlinger and vicinity for patronage and kindness. regrets leaving home and friends but will return after discharge from the Air Force. He expresses desire to live in Graettinger.
The Loyal Workers Circle will sponsor an 8 venison steak supper on Wednesday January 28 at the Methodist church. Menu includes venison mashed potatoes gravy cabbage salad roll pie coffee jelly and pickles. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 50c for children under 12.
New basketball suits for Graettinger high girls sextet arrived after being ordered in November. The black and orange uniforms with white trim feature a new design. The team will debut the outfits in sectional play at Ruthven next week.
Graettinger edged West Bend 36-34 in a tight Palo Alto county boys tournament clash to advance to Friday semifinals as Rodman defeated Mallard 71-44. Ruthven beat Cylinder 70-31 while Emmetsburg’s 10th grade squad topped Ayrshire 52-38. Consolation at 7:30 p m and final at 9:00 p m set for Saturday.
Graettinger residents may donate cakes and pies for the March of Dimes auction at Ted's supermarket in Emmetsburg on Friday January 30. Mrs George Case will collect items and deliver to the auction. donations must arrive by four o'clock the day of the sale.
One of the Midwest’s best known choirs will appear at Graettinger High School Auditorium on February 8 at 3 00 p m under Prof Paul E Nove. The Dana College A Cappella Choir of Blair Nebraska directed by Paul E Nove presents sacred and artistic music open to the public. Tickets go on sale soon with details to follow in the Times. Mrs Arnold Henningsen chairs the arrangements committee.
At a December 5 special meeting the Farmers Creamery Co stockholders voted to raise the authorized capital stock from 7000 to 15000 dollars to cover higher inventories remodeling to meet pure food rules additional milk equipment and increased State Brand creamery stock. The record notes new equipment value often exceeds the original by 500 percent and local milk production is 17 percent above last year despite a decade of downward trend.
The Methodist congregation announced completion of furnishings for the new church here. New pews were installed and carpeted aisles laid. Some Sunday school furnishings will be added as needed. Officials invite everyone to view the finished church.
The Graettinger girls basketball team, county runner up, begins state sectional play at Ruthven on Monday January 26. Curlew vs Cylinder starts at 7 15 PM, Graettinger vs Gillet Grove at 8 30 PM, with Tuesday games Grover vs Lake Township and Ruthven vs Silver Lake. Semifinals Thursday and finals Saturday January 31, officials Vanderwilt and Kinkead.
The Graettinger junior hoops team will host Ayrshire clubs next Wednesday on the home court for a twin bill. The first game is set to begin at 7:00. On Monday February 2 the Pirate Junior team travels to Cylinder for games with the boys and girls.
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