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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1977
Page
3
This week's Brag Corner highlights Travis Johnson, son of Special Forces Sgt. Terry Johnson and Mrs. Johnson, Everly. Sgt. Johnson is currently stationed in Germany.
A 1976 77 weather snapshot notes extreme warmth in California and cold snaps in Iowa and the East. Meteorologist Jerome Namias links warm Pacific waters to inland cold outbreaks and recalls deadly rough seas near Ventura. Subsoil moisture worries Kansas Nebraska and broader drought strain endangers 1977 crops, though farmers remain cautiously hopeful.
A February 11 seminar at Iowa Lakes Community College Emmetsburg covers records planning management and the business plan with SCORE executives offering panel commentary on common business problems. The program assists new entrants and those contemplating starting a business with a $10 registration fee and information from the Adult Education department.
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau Women partner with Iowa Farm Bureau Women to offer a 1977 scholarship program. Applications go to all Palo Alto County high schools and the county office in Emmetsburg. deadline February 15. Applicants must be from a Farm Bureau family and near the top third of their class. the county selects one for state competition where 18 winners receive 160 dollars for two years.
Graettinger Invitational Vocal Clinic announced for February 2 at 1 00 p m featuring a mass choir with about 220 participants from Graettinger Rock Valley and Sutherland Ken Van Der Sloot guest director and faculty at Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville He directs choirs teaches music theory and conducts clinics He has extensive experience and will lead a 6 00 pm skit program and 7 30 pm concert at Graettinger gym Admission 150 for adults 75 for students
The 7th grade Pirates defeated Lincoln Central 42 to 21 as Tony Masters led with 12 points while Matt Spies and Mike Bortini added 8 each. Greg Zeman and Mark Brighton scored 4 apiece and Kelly Schang Steve Oleson Dallan Van Laar added one basket each. Pirates opened with a 20-7 first half.
Burpee announces a free 184 page 1977 Garden Catalog featuring over 1400 vegetables flowers fruits shrubs trees and garden aids. Since 1876 Burpee has bred easier to grow varieties and larger yields for home gardeners. Burpee remains America's leading breeder and many new varieties are available only from Burpee. Send for your free copy today.
The Pirettes traveled to Linn Grove on Friday January 21 and beat the Soos 75 to 65. Barb Green scored 46 points and grabbed 1 rebound while Jackie Kulow added 23 points and 6 rebounds.
Taryn Stephanie Tatman of Peterson Iowa wed Robert Tindall son of Arthur Tindall of Graettinger on November 27 1976 at Immaculate Conception Church Graettinger Rev Father Vincent Beacom officiated The double ring ceremony featured a red and white carnation bouquet The bride wore an ivory organza gown with lace and a camelot headpiece The bridal party included Lorraine Tatman as matron of honor and Mary Tatman Kathy Tatman as bridesmaids Best man was John Tindall with groomsmen Mike and Bill Tindall Ushers were Jay Tatman and Jim Tindall The reception followed in the Parish Center After a honeymoon in Spencer the couple resides in Estherville The bride attended Sioux Valley High School and Iowa Lakes Community College and works in Emmetsburg The groom works at Block and Tile in Graettinger
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