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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
5
Gractinger's Saturday afternoon prizes total $125 this week at three o clock in participating stores. No prizes claimed last Saturday afternoon despite drawings for $23 Buck prizes. Names listed include Mrs Marion Bek Erma Boecker Mrs Virgil Henriksen and Russell Gilbauga.
The MekKesson 2-for-1 sale starts today at Christy Drug and runs for 10 days. See the issue's sale ad for a listing of many items on sale and for valuable coupons.
The Graettinger Community school district publishes its quarterly financial report for the quarter ended December 31, 1905. Included is a detailed listing of expenditures for the period.
The article notes a sequence of frigid mornings with temperatures from two below to 34 degrees at midweek. Forecast calls for another cold front and subzero lows predicted Wednesday night, continuing the wintry spell.
Graettinger Pirate and Pirette cagers travel to Lake Park Friday night then host Lincoln Central Gruver Saturday. The Lake Park game affords a preview of the Pirates sectional first round opponent. Earlier in the season Graettinger swept Lincoln Central at Gruver.
Lucky's Supermarket announces a one day frozen fish sale in front of the store this Friday January 23. The ad notes a wide variety of frozen fish and invites readers to see details inside.
Report cards for the first semester of Graeltinger Community School were issued this week to students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Principal Dale Backhaus said cards for grades seven through twelve are non returnable and parents should keep them to track growth. cards for kindergarten through six should be signed and returned.
The Palo Alto County Association for Retarded Children reports total contributions of $2692.25 to the 1965 Fund Drive. Funds were received via gifts channeled to Mrs. C. J. Miller, drive treasurer in Emmetsburg. The association thanks all chairmen and workers of the united drives and those who contributed in various areas.
Diana D. is the top senior girl in a Wade and attitude examination taken December 7 at Local School Stinger Community 3 hivity Crocker Home micrpoy. She qualified for state and national scholarship awards and has already earned a special award pin from General Mills. Papers are being judged and tomorrow’s State Homemaker selection will name the winner and runner up. The State Homemaker of Tomorrow awards a $1,500 college scholarship.
Local anglers report moderate early ice success at Ingham and High Lakes but winter fishing through the ice has slowed as fish are less active. Oxygen levels remain favorable with Ingham at 13 and High Lake at 11, while recent cold weather thickened ice to 12 inches or more across lake areas. Equipment includes television, oil stove, and cooking facilities on the boat.
Mayor Poland and Palo Alto county residents joined Peter Hart and other county officials at the Governor's Conference on Community Action programs in Des Moines. Senator Shriver and Governor Harold Hughes addressed the gathering. attendees included Walter High Virginia Barringer Jo Rutgers and Father Hood with workshops on program phases.
The Bethel Lutheran Luther League held elections for officers on the last Thursday evening. Paul Bisgard was elected president, Stephanie Frick vice president, Christine Wikert secretary, and Marcia Rose treasurer.
E. FP Kauteen, manager of Matt Furniture in Greettinger, announced in an ad that its annual statewide February sale will begin Tuesday February 1. The sale features famous brand furniture at reduced prices.
Major Poland said Grettanger plans to allow a garage and warehouse on the Lars lot across from the light plant. The public hearing will hear objections to the zoning amendment and boundary restrictions before passage.
County ASCS officer announces January 31 start for Feed Grain, Cropland Adjustment, and Wheat program signups at Emmetsburg office. Sign-up runs through April 1 for Feed Grain and Wheat. Cropland Adjustment requires 3 to 10 year land diversion. Funds limited. farmers should act quickly and study program provisions to decide on participation level.
John DeVries announces February as Heart Month with a mayoral proclamation by Grac ttinger Mayor John R. Poland. The drive mobilizes volunteers to raise funds for the Heart Fund in Graettinger and Palo Alto County, supporting research and education against heart disease.
T B Miller public auction Friday January 28 features farm realty livestock and household items with sale by John Sherman. Frank Kempf also plans a public farm auction on Tuesday February 15 with details later. Alvin Poppinga to hold public farm auction Thursday February 17 with details to follow.
The Gruettinger Band Parents sponsor a candy sale from February 1 to February 14 to raise funds for paying a loan on new band uniforms. Four Pearson's candy varieties will be sold at $1 per box, with 10 cents from each box going to the band parents.
Farmers have been urged to closely monitor grain stored on farms under Community Credit Corporation loans. ASCS chairman Joe A. Lytch warned that with fewer inspections under new procedures, farmers bear greater responsibility for grain quality. If deterioration is found, notify county office for early delivery or movement arrangements. due to high moisture in the 1965 corn crop, producers should check sealed and older resealed corn.
The Adult Farmers Education class will meet Wednesday evening February 2 at 7 30 p m in the Graettinger School lunch room. Andy Groos local Voc Ag instructor will conduct the session on Agricultural Chemicals followed by a film at 7 30 p m sharp. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Rev Merlin K Norris of St Donatus Iowa has accepted a call to Immanuel North Prairie parish in Searville Town He is son of Mr and Mrs Martin Norris of Graetlinger a 1954 Graetlinger HS graduate Luther College 1958 and Wartburg Seminary 1962 He and wife Marietta Zitterich have three children and will move to Scarville next week Installation planned for Sunday Feb 6.
The third of four fox hunts will be held Sunday with all area hunters invited to meet at the Legion hall at 12 30 PM to participate. About forty hunters joined last Sunday's hunt in which another fox was bagged. Proceeds go to the Evergreen park score bound fund, says Don Moran Graettinger Legion commander.
Herb Howell, noted extension economist from Town State University, will headline a three day Farm Management Short Course for Palo Alto farmers and managers. Sessions run February 9, 16 and 23 at 9 30 a m in St. Thomas Catholic church Emmetsburg. Enrollment limited to about 75. pre enrollment and a small fee required. contact the Extension office.
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