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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1968
Page
5
The article notes observances on Independence Day with no mail service at the local post office and no rural mail delivery. It mentions Gradlinger stores and shops observing a general closing and indicates Farmers Creamery will not deliver milk on Thursday July 4.
Graettinger presents a Pre Fourth program at Evergreen park on Wednesday July 3 featuring PeeWee intra squad games at 6:30 and later intrasquad matches for the Mites at 8 pm. A band concert conducted by David Mitchell starts at 9 pm followed by fireworks sponsored by Graettinger businessmen to benefit the park and summer baseball program. Proceeds fund park operations and improvements with strong community support praised.
Leo I. Sanders of Estherville a longtime local figure and incumbent state representative from Palo Alto and Emmet counties has announced his candidacy for reelection. He served in the last Town house of representatives and was Estherville mayor from 1956 to 1962. He is connected with the Estherville Daily News and ran a wholesale ice cream business. He is a former member of the chamber of commerce and held leadership roles in the Elks and league of municipalities. He has four children and 17 grandchildren.
Frank Young a Graet inger native and former manager of a Safeway store in a black ghetto area of Washington D C recounts the April riot. He describes workers and customers leaving the store as rioters looted and burned interior, the store not to be rebuilt, and his relocation to another area store. He notes customers’ fear, transportation limits, and a shift in shopping hours from evening to earlier in the day.
William Ridout an Estherville attorney aged 30 has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Iowa House of Representatives representing Emmet and Palo Alto Counties. A 1967 state law graduate Ridout has practiced in Estherville for a year and opened an Armstrong office. He lives at 617 N 6th St with wife Carol and 2 year old son Mark and is active in local groups including Big Brothers Jaycees Kiwanis YMCA board and the Chamber of Commerce.
A Labor Day meeting will be held Tuesday July 9 at Hanna's Cafe at 8 pm to discuss Graettinger's 72nd annual celebration. Farmers and interested area residents are invited to attend as local businessmen welcome help and participation in the event.
A break-in occurred at the Car sui Inc office in Graetringer Wednesday night with theft of checks from the safe and about $1.50 in change. Entrance was via the east office window. the safe drawer was pried open. Palo Alto county sheriff's office investigated the incident.
Harry Sloniker has moved his tavern equipment and stock to the former drug store building he recently purchased. Harry's Tavern was open in its new location Monday morning.
Grain prices listed for Graettinger on Tuesday July 2 include corn oats old and beans at 1.00 per bushel with 250 as noted figures. Market item notes reflect commodity prices and may indicate local trading levels for farmers and buyers in Graettinger.
Palo Alto County Beef Producers sponsor a July 9 tour with two farm stops near Emmetsburg and a 7:30 beef barbecue at Harrison Park. Richard Casing says the events foster rural urban understanding and appreciation for business support in beef programs.
Growers with 1967 crops stored under price support loans must settle or reseal by July 31. ASCS chairman Joe A. Lynch notes the maturity applies to loans on corn, grain sorghum and soybeans, including those in commercial warehouses, with written notice required by the original loan date to extend the loan. (Continued on Page Five) Mrs. James Coffey Seeks Democratic Nomination in Sixth District
Gracttinger stores will feature another $50 Buck prize in the weekly Saturday afternoon drawing this week. Drawing time is three o'clock. Mrs. Donald Peton did not claim last week's prize.
The Emmetsburg sale barn announces no weekly sale on Wednesday July 3 due to the holiday on Thursday.
Work on the Graetlinger pool nears completion with thousands of hours donated by volunteers. Opening date pending filtration materials and diving boards arrival, with anticipated opening next week and hours for swimming huts set in the afternoons and evenings.
Advance sales for Graettinger swimming pool season tickets set for Friday July 9 from 1 to 5 at the town hall. Life guards will assist. Family season tickets cost 17.50 dollars and individual tickets 88 dollars.
The swimming pool committee asks residents who have not paid pledges to contribute now to cover pool construction bills. Pledges may be paid at the Raettinger State Bank, where payment records are kept.
Pool management announces opening times between 5 30 and 7 pm with dates to be announced. Darca Nicholson of Emmetsburg named pool manager with lifeguard duties, plus guards Kristi Orsborn Ann Peterson and Chris Osher. Season tickets set at 17 50 for families 8 for under 18 and 50 cents for adults 18 plus. Four lifeguards on duty and pool rules outlined.
The schedule lists high school and midget games in July. Milford H S Midgets host on Friday July 53 and Terris H S Midgets host on Monday July $. West Bend HS comes Tuesday July 9 with Estherville Jr Legion tourney game on Saturday July 13. PeeWees and Mites play. Graettinger hosts Estherville July 10 after Gractinger at Arnolds Park July 8.
Graettinger's official rain gauge records 5.08 inches in June, far short of last year's 46 inches but higher than most years. Year-to-date rainfall stands at 11.59 inches, with last year's season total at 14.4 inches.
Lloyd Simonsen was reelected for a fourth term as President and Chairman of the Heart of Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative Directors at the June 25 organizational meeting. He previously served as president and vice president, with the coop serving about 2800 rural and farm consumers in Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties.
Philip O. Hyland, missionary in Japan from 1950 to 1964, will speak at Bethel Lutheran Church during the 8:00 and 10:30 morning services on Sunday July 7. Hyland commanded two South Dakota pastorates before his Japan assignment and later led the Tokai Lutheran Bible Institute as dean until 1964. Judith Skogerboe Hyland also served as a missionary candidate, with earlier time in China and internment in the Philippines.
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