New Manager Named at Lumber Company
Sherman Bragg, former West Liberty yard owner, was named manager at Graettinger Lumber Company after liquidating his West Liberty operation and answering an ad. He plans to settle in Graettinger, join local groups, enjoy fishing and hunting, and assess stock after meeting owner Lon Helgen. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Bragg
West Liberty
Graettinger Lumber Company
Bragg
West Liberty Lumber Company
Graettinger
Lon Helgen
Emmetsburg
Larry
Thrift Loan Company
Iowa City
Wanda
Crissy
Wendy
Gary Lee
Muscatine
Iowa
Mary
Hon Industries
Sherman Craig
Corey James
American Legion
Masonic Lodge
Muscatine County Shrine
Estherville
Loretta
Perry
Local Republicans Favor Reagan at Walnut Township Caucus
Ronald Reagan won strong support among Walnut Township Republicans at the January 19 caucus. In a mid-evening straw poll Reagan led Ford 12-2 among the four teen voters, with a later poll showing a 10-4 Reagan edge. County Chairman Loretta Spies noted surprise at Reagan’s strength in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ronald Reagan
Walnut Township
Reagan
Gerald Ford
Republican
Loretta Spies
Causcus
the Times
Hughes Named New Patrolman For Cedar Falls Police
Francis L. Hughes a former Graettinger man was named a new patrolman on the Cedar Falls Police Force in December. Hughes 27 son of Mrs William Hughes of Graettinger and a former University of Northern Iowa student now lives in Cedar Falls. Police Chief Paul Hoffey said a federal grant will pay Hughes salary until the end of the current fiscal year. He works a swing shift for the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L. Hughes
Graettinger
Cedar Falls
Hughes
William Hughes
University of Northern Iowa
Paul Hoffey
Final 1975 Graettinger Review notes community events
This fifth installment lists election hints for Don Moran and Alan Graettinger, Booster Bucks winners, Halloween fires, and a landmark hopes setback. It covers page updates from November to December including seniors named to all conference teams, Harvest Ball plans, Christmas events, Births, sports wins, and local club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Hoffman
Mike Masters
Hoffman
Masters
South Pacific
Graettinger
Hillcrest
Injured Sunday In Collision Involves Rural Wallingford Couple
Mn David Haggard of Wallingford and his wife were in a one car crash on a county blacktop near Estherville at 7 21 Sunday evening. Their 1974 auto had 650 front end damage. A horse owned by Richard Umsehied of Estherville was killed. Mrs Haggard, 26, was admitted to Holy Family Hospital Estherville for overnight observation and facial wounds and a fractured thumb. She is recovering at her parents home in Spirit Lake and in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Haggard
Wallingford
Emmet
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Haggard
Times
Kiner in Intensive Care After One Car Estherville Crash
David R. Kiner, 22, son of the Duane Kiners of Graettinger, was badly hurt in a single vehicle crash on Iowa Highway 4 underpass near Estherville. He sustained a fractured back, ankle, skull fractures, facial lacerations and shock. In Rochester, Minnesota, he remains in fair condition in intensive care with family by his side. Further updates promised as his condition evolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Kiner
Duane Kiners
Graettinger
Estherville
Kiner
Iowa Lakes Community College
Holy Family Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Vera Powers
Rochester Hospital
Clare O'Dell
the Times
Grain Production Meeting Slated in Palo Alto County
Iowa State University Extension plans a two site event in Palo Alto County on February 5 presenting 1976 corn soybean production practices. Dean Barnes covers herbicides insecticides and crop varieties while Harold Heykes discusses private pesticide certification. Open to the public at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University Extension
Palo Alto
Terminal Coop
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Dean Barnes
Harold Heykes
The
Palo Alto County Extension Service
Andre May Leave Hospital
Karl Andre may soon be dismissed from St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester Minnesota, according to a spokesman for the Andre family. The Times learned Tuesday that Karl had recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Andre
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
the Times
Andre
Karl
Booster Bucks Winner Named
John E. Miller won Graettinger Booster Bucks and claimed the $50 prize. Next week’s Booster Bucks prize increases to $25.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Miller
Graettinger
Miller
Hits Two Deer Here Tuesday
Loretta Spies drove a 1973 Buick on Highway 4 north of Graettinger when a herd of over thirty deer crossed the road at 5 45 p m. She reported only minor damage to the rear of her car and one deer appeared unhurt, while a second small doe was fatally injured and shot by Police Chief Gilbert Steuve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Spies
Highway 4
Graettinger
Gilbert Steuve
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norman Funk
Lumber Company
Graettinger Times
Don Moran
Alan Graettinger
G. M. Tonderum
Booster Bucks
Lisa Duhn
Fort Dodge
Ken Herbster
Graettinger Women's Club
Kimberly Jo Currans
John W. Anderson
National Honor Society
Merle Hanson
Betty Brown
Mount Marty College
Redken Laboratories
Jer's
Karen Anderson
Earl Johnson
Paul Peton, Jr
Mary Jo Tindall
Ed Tindall
Pam Studer
Vivian Knudtson
Agnes Peter~son
Ed Duhn
Leonard Barrett
Paul Joyce
W. H. McConnell
Terminal Cooperative
Legion and Auxilary
Snow Twisters
Michael Anthony Alesch
Jamie Lyn Jensen
Esthervelle
Barb Green
Pirette
Lincoln Central
John de Vries
Tuscan
Arizona
Creg Peton
Buena Vista College
Kay Starkey
Terris
Pirettes
Viola
Elmer Masters
Elmer
Viola Masters
Arlo
Margie Masters
Frank
Maxine Jacobsen
C. A. Jensen
Jensen General Merchandise Store
Jensen
Roy T. Petersen
Elmer's
Omaha
Nebraska
Betty Masters /Frasers
Chicago North Western Railroad
St. Paul
United Methodist Church
Methodist Building Committee
Graettinger Stamp Fund
Graettinger Booster Bucks Club
Annie
City Meat Market
Master's Grocery
Arnie Masters
Frank Jacobsen
Young Andre
Market Report
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