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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1973
Page
7
The Graettinger area recorded 2.65 inches of rain in June 1973, ranking as one of the four lowest June totals in the past twelve years. On July 1, 1.30 inches fell with strong winds, and by July 9 a slow gentle rain brought total July rainfall to 0.62 inches.
On Monday July 16 host families from Des Moines Iowa travel to Mason City to meet two foreign exchange students. Carl Einarsson 17 from Vetlanda Sweden and Labine Rendria 17 from Gruiten Germany will stay at multiple homes during their visit. The interchange is organized by the International Christian Youth Exchange program and the Lions Club.
The July 12 1973 edition reports Graettinger unveils its first open air market creating a new weekly gathering for locals. Vendors expected to offer local produce crafts and baked goods with community celebration planned for the town square.
Dan Cassady will be the new instrumental music instructor when school opens August 27. He is a 1969 East Des Moines High School graduate who played trombone in the University of Iowa marching band for four years and has performed in Symphony Band Jazz Ensemble and multiple ensembles and productions.
Mrs. Bernard Elsenbast's name was drawn for a $50 prize last Saturday but she was absent. Sign up at Roy's Service for the next week's drawing, which will again offer a $50 prize.
Market report from Wednesday July 11 1973 shows corn for August and September at 80 on the offer and 75 for beans with the same month. Oats quoted at 85.
The Graettinger State Bank announces John Kercheval as its new cashier formerly with Montezuma State Bank. A Montezuma High School and University of Northern Iowa alumnus, he earned a 1965 business degree and gained early experience with Clay Equipment in Cedar Falls. He is married to Sarah and active in local service groups including the Montezuma Merchants Association and Community Fund.
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