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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1975
Page
7
The paper from Graettinger acknowledges its fourth issue in the 83rd year, published under the history and archives department in Des Moines Iowa 50318. This archival notice confirms periodical status and institutional backing.
Blond eight year old David Baker of Burlington is selected to promote the 1975 Iowa Easter Seal campaign opening February 24 and running through March 30. The goal is 370000 with 95 percent staying in state to aid handicapped residents. The Easter Seals organization operates treatment centers in Des Moines Mason City and Sioux City and Camp Sunnyside along with regional offices in Storm Lake Creston Mason City and Iowa City.
Thursday January 23 1975 report highlights David Baker a Burlington Iowa second grader who uses braces a wheelchair and an Easter Seal program. His family plans summer camp for other children his age and praises the fund drive which supports 14 Easter Seal services including equipment loans and therapy. The piece notes his progress and daily routine with school music tricycle and home exercise supervised by Ralph Cushman Memorial Hospital.
Martin Norris did not claim the money this week. Readers are reminded to register for next Saturday's drawing.
Graettinger Community School directors met January 20 and unanimously approved a budget of 701,630 for 1975-76. Budget publication is January 30, hearing February 10, and certification February 15. A new BA base salary of 8,000 with about 13.5 percent salary increase was adopted along with notes on insurance transport bids lunch freezer and boys basketball.
Bethel Lutheran Church elected its first women to the Church Council at the annual meeting on January 20. Mrs. Einer Appel and Mrs. Don Flint join existing members to serve a three year term alongside Frank Jacobsen and Robert Prather. The budget was set at 43462 dollars as membership numbers reach 464 confirmed and 605 baptized.
Students to Europe sponsors a rummage and bake sale in downtown Graettinger Saturday January 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A 2:00 p.m. prize drawing at Master’s Market awards $100 in groceries to help meet trip expenses. Leann Carlin Marqueta Weis and Lori Berven thank contributors of money and clothing donations.
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