Graettinger Post Office bids farewell to Rags Naae after 30 years
R T Naae known as Rags retires July 1 1977 ending a 30 year postal career in Graettinger Iowa He started as a sub rural cashier in 1947 48 later became sub clerk and by 1950 was appointed postmaster serving 27 more years He held many community roles including secretary treasurer for the Graettinger Fire Department and long tenure on the City Council School Board Theatre Board and Lions Club Clara Thoreson temporarily leads the office Gale Heidecker new clerk remains in post until a permanent postmaster is named
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Graettinger
R. T
Rags) Naae
Rags
Bishop Cole
Westy O'Conner
Graettinger Volunteer Fire Department
Graettinger Theatre Board
Secly~Treas
Zoning Commission
Lions Club
Secl y-Treas
Church Council
Lutheran Church
Clara Thoreson
Gale Heidecker
Estherville
Birthday wishes reach across miles for Hans Grattinger
A German caller Miss Mohr from Frankfort reports a Times article about Gerald and Oscar Weber meeting Hans Grattinger during a European vacation. She asks Graettinger to receive a birthday card for Hans Grattinger on his July 16 th 70th birthday, care of Insel Hotel Germany. The Times endorses the idea urging readers from Graettinger to send cards.
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Times
Germany
Miss Mohr
Mohr
Frankfort
The
Gerald
Oscar Webers
Hans Grattinger
Europe
Grattinger
Oscar
Gerald Webers
Lindaru
Bodemec
Webers
Graettinger
United States
Hans Grattinger, Jr
al Graettinger
Hars
Insel
Bank Employee Completes Banking, Insurance and Real Estate Courses
Martin Mushrush, a teller at Graettinger State Bank, completed courses in banking, real estate, and insurance over several months. He attended a five day University of Iowa program and real estate and insurance classes at Iowa Lakes Community College, passing the Real Estate exam and Drake University insurance courses. He plans an insurance and real estate operation within the bank and a Graettinger Real Estate office. The booster drive and paper drive schedules were updated and logistics noted.
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Martin Mushrush
Graettinger State Bank
Mushrush
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Iowa Banker's Association
Mushrushas
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
Iowa Real
Hicomes
James Haegele
Graettinger State Bank Insurance
Drake University
Des Moines
Graettinger
Wallingford TC wins league softball tournament title
A double elimination tourney at Wallingford field over three days ends with Wallingford TC defeating Humboldt Pasquales for the championship. Graettinger ties for second after beating Fenton 3–2 in extra innings. notable individual performances include John Rustad with 7 strikeouts for Graettinger and Rick Kulow, Roger Hawkins hitting home runs for Graettinger.
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Wallingford
Wallingford TC
Humboldt Pasquales
Emmetsburg Celtics
Graettinger
Fenton
Mike Masters
John Rustad
Celtics
Rick Kulow
Roger Hawkins
Kenvin Ha
Wayne
Daryle
Ard
al Luedtke
Rustad
Humboldt
Preston
Dale Schnell
Terry Masters
John Rutad
Kevin Hanson
Don's Community Calendar Returns To Times
Graettinger Times invites non profit notices for the weekly Don's Community Calendar sponsored by Don Graettinger. Submissions should include dates times and places and must be concise. Deadline is Tuesday noon. The first calendar appears on the back page today.
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Don's Gas, Oi
Car Wash
Don Graettinger
Times
F & M Clover Farm
Graettinger Mes
Slo Boy Softball Game Promises Fun Saturday
Fort Dodge KWMT Slo Boy team faces Graettinger Scout Pack 55 Parents in a charity softball doubleheader on Saturday July 9. Announcers Tom Millen and Helmer Jesperson, umpires Rod Hough Ted Yarnes and John Milles. Tickets 1.00 for adults 0.50 for children. Proceeds fund camping gear for scouts.
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Fort Dodge
KWMT
Slo Boy
Graettinger
Tom Millen
Helmer Jesperson
Rod Hough
Ted Yarnes
John Milles
Reserve Champion Lamb wins derby honors for 10-year-old
Michelle Naig, 10, of rural Graettinger, wins Reserve Champion in the National Wide Derby at Albert Lea Minnesota on June 4 1977. 68 lambs competed with Pipestone and Ludington entries for top placings. she earned 60 and 10 dollar prizes from national and Iowa Suffolk Sheep Association.
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Michelle Naig
Danny Naig
Graettinger
Albert Lea
Minn
Pipestone
Ludington
Michigan
Michelle
Jeff
Walnut Willing Workers
Iowa Suffolk Sheep Association
Hampshire
Future Generations Photo Feature in Graettinger Times
The Graettinger Times announces a new feature showcasing the area’s youth with photos by a Waltz Studio photographer. On July 12 at Gjerde Furniture Store, appointments are encouraged for pictures that will appear in upcoming issues. Call 859-3765 to schedule.
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Graettinger Times
Waltz
Graettinger
Gjerde
All Star Shrine Football Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are available from Mr. Rod Hough for the Shrine All-Star Football Game to be staged August 13 at Drake University Stadium Des Moines Ja The North squad will include Mike Masters who departs August 2 for intense training at Central College Pella Iowa His Graettinger Community School earns a notable honor through his selection
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Rod Hough
Drake University
Des Moines
Mike Masters
Central College
Pella
Iowa
Mike
Graettinger
Sectional Baseball Information for Graettinger Tourney
Dave Haggard reminds Ringsted Arnolds Park Lincoln Central Terris Milford and Graettinger teams of the sectional tournament at Graettinger on July 01 13 and 15. Pairings and schedule enclosed with dugout assignments based on bracket position. Rain dates are July 12 14 and/or 16 with coach and athletic director notified of cancellations. Facilities include drinking fountains restrooms and concessions. Contact by July 9 1977 for dressing rooms or showers. No towels or valuables responsibility.
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Ringsted
Arnolds Park
Lincoln Central
Terris
Milford
Graettinger
Dave Haggard
Ball Park
A.D
Iowa
Pirates Rally Past Terris Tigers for 9 8 Win
Graettinger Pirates erased a six run deficit at Evergreen Ballpark on June 29. Bruce Masters and Tim Rooney delivered key hits as Graettinger tied the game in the sixth and scored the final run on Jim Petersen’s RBI single to beat Terril 9-8. Dave Matheason earned the victory, improving to 3-3, in a error plagued affair featuring six Terris and five Graettinger miscues.
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Graettinger
Bruce Master
Terry Mastes
Masters Brothers
Jim Petersen
Petersen
RBI
Dave Matheason
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Rags" Naae
Graettinger Boosters
Boosters
Bernice Stem
Alo
Kulow
Hanson
Graettnger Thne
Community Calendar
Mesl
Dan
Kwmt Slo
Roger Akridge
Bill Thompson
Randy James
Eldon Skattebo
Bob Rauhauser
Joe Tindall
Kenny Shyrock
Mike Flaherty
Bob Prather
Brian Williams
Larry Jensen
Mike Dalen
Steve Malm
Karl Andre
Don Reeves
Pete Jemen
Jerry Simington
Joan Bisgard
Roger Schmidt
Gus Graettinger
Sid Steuve
Jerry Stover
Sandi Alvidge
Lois Skattelbo
Ramona DeBerg
Cindy James
Ruth Rauhauser
Denise Flaherty
Jo Williams
Barb Thompson
Ruth Malm
Ronnie Reeves
Marty Jensen
Connie Gibbs
Debbie Skattebo
Shelly Kulow
Shirley Stover
Mason City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Pirates
Terris Tigers
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