Damages Sought After Calf Collision Near Emmetsburg
In Palo Alto District Court, Marjorie Lammers, JoAnn Lammers, minors, and their father Albert Lammers of Graettinger sue Hazel Fogde of rural Emmetsburg for 23,000 total damages from a May 19 collision seven miles north of Emmetsburg when their car struck a county road calf. Marjorie seeks 10,000 for pain and permanent injuries. JoAnn seeks 7,500 for personal damages.
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Palo Alto
Marjorie Lammers
JoAnn Lammers
Albert Lammers
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Hazel Fogde
Making Progress On Gas System Installation Here
Lewis Luchtel manager of the Graettinger Municipal gas distribution system reports that construction of the local natural gas system is progressing satisfactorily. He says the company is minimizing property damage, performing good cleanup, and a townwide cleanup with an air tamping machine will follow. He thanks the public and the construction firm for cooperation, noting it eases the process for Graettinger residents and businesses may still apply for gas service.
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Lewis Luchtel
Grachtinger
Luchter
First Half Truck License Plates Expire August First
Palo Alto county treasurer Jack Phillips reminds all truckers that their first half truck license plates expire August 1, 1981. All license plates issued after this date will be changed with a five percent penalty.
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Palo Axe County
Jack Phillips
Minimum corn price support rate set for Palo Alto county
The 1961 corn crop price support in Palo Alto county is set at a minimum of $1.11 per bushel, with the rate not to be reduced and possible increases if the national level rises. County ASC chairman Joe Lynch explains the linkage to the 1961 feed grain program and eligibility rules, noting loans and purchase agreements run through May 31, 1962. A mid-summer sale at Herasleff's Clothing is also announced.
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Palo Alto
Joe Lynch
ASC
Lynch
Public Auction Of Clarence Clemmenson Estate Items
A public auction will be held Saturday July 15 of the Clarence Clemmenson estate household goods carpenter tools and miscellaneous items at the premises two blocks east and one block north of the depot. Sale begins at 1:90. See ad in this issue for details.
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Clarence Clemmenson
Pirates Blank Mallard In 11 to 0 Victory
The Gracttinger Pirates defeated Mallard 11 to 0 at Evergreen Park Saturday night. Pirates built seven runs in the fourth inning as Larry Cornelius pitched a complete shutout with 13 strikeouts. Bob Vasey, Selwits, Wiehman and Schneider formed Mallard’s battery in the loss, while Cornelius and Vasey led the Pirates with two hits each.
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Pirates
Mallard
Evergreen Park
Larry Cornelius
Bob Vasey
Selwits
Wiehman
Sehneider
Cornelius
Vasey
Pirate
Legion And Auxiliary Name Officers For Coming Year
The Gracttinger American Legion and Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year. Lawrence Thomsen was reelected commander of the local Legion post and Verna Christensen was elected president of the Legion Auxiliary. Auxiliary installation Tuesday night named Verna Christensen president, Marian Jensen 1st Vice, Imogene Fries 2nd Vice, Dot Lehigh secretary, Helen Potter treasurer, Clarissa Swanson historian, Lela Ritzmith chaplain, Esther Simonsen sergeant at arms, with Ida Garistensen Alela Cameron and Alrene Bright on executive board. Past president pin presented to Alela Cameron. Hostesses were Imogene Fries, Louisa Herke, Ben Gradlinger, Elisabeth Spies. Legion officers elected: Clifford Brighten vice commander, Henry Jensen adjutant, Byron Rolfson finance officer, Frank Christensen historian, Ed Mark chaplain, Dale Christensen service officer. Legion officers to be installed in September.
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Chrissa Swanson
Verna Christensen
Marian Jensen
Imogene Fries
Dot Lehigh
See'y
Helen Potter
Treas
Clarissa Swanson
Lela Ritzmith
Esther Simonsen
Sgt. At Arms
Ida Garistensen
Alela Cameron
Alrene Brighton
Louisa Herke
Ben Gradlinger
Elisabeth Spies
Lawrence Thomsen
Legion Offte
Clifford Brighten
Henry Jensen
Byron Rolfson
Frank Christensen
Ed Mark
Dale Christensen
Legion
Graettinger Faces Lake Center In Sectional Semifinal
Graettinger meets Lake Center in the high school baseball sectional semifinal at Evergreen Park Friday night at 8 p.m. Emmetsburg plays Ayrshire in the other semifinal at 6:30. Evergreen Park hosts district play July 19 and 21.
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Graettinger
Lake Center
Evergreen Park
Emmetsburg
Ayrshire
Grover
Fenton
Ruthven
Lake Lake
Center
Dotson
Sundahl
Ghristeneen
Spurlock
Campney
Richandson
Neilsen
Armstrong
Algona-Garrigan
Ocheyadan
Webb
The Savage Innocents at the Savage Inn Theater
An advance billing presents The Savage Innocents as a fascinating adventure drama set in Eskimo land. Eskimo hunter Nace Tani gives a strong, growing performance, with striking scenery and dramatic storytelling across Saturday and Sunday showings.
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Ene Inn
Nace Tani
Final Band Concert Night at Fahne Stock Park
The final band concert of the current summer season will be held Wednesday night at Fahne Stock Park. This will be the last of a series of six concerts.
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Fahnestock Park
Midget Baseball Tourney Here Tuesday Thursday Saturday
Nick Sherman has been employed as city dump custodian by city officials. He began duties last week after appointment by Mayor Lehigh and council approval. New summer hours: 7 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Sherman succeeds Luther Herrick. Trespass or tampering fines apply to dump grounds.
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Nick Sherman
Lehigh
Sherman
Luther Herrick
Graettinger Midgets host Iowa Great Lakes Midget Tourney
The Graettinger Midgets host the Iowa Great Lakes league Midget baseball tournament at Evergreen Park next week with first round games Tuesday July 18. Semi finals are Thursday July 20 and the championship finals Saturday July 22. Trophies go to first, second and third place.
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Evergreen Park
Graettinger
Rummage Sale Planned at Thoreson Hardware
A group rummage sale will be held at Thoreson Hardware on Saturday July 15 starting at 9 30 a m. The event features children and teen clothing and proceeds support unspecified activities.
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Thoreson Hardware
Graettinger Town Financial Report and School Budget Notice
The Times lists a quarterly financial report for Graettinger Town, a sidewalk construction proposal notice, and the estimated school budget. Each item appears as a formal public notice reflecting town finances and planned public works.
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the Times
Graettinger
Fifty Dollar Prize Night At Gruetlinger Stores
The Saturday nine o clock drawing at Gruetlinger stores offers a $50 prize this week. Mrs. Gertrude Hansen of Wallingford did not claim last week’s $25 Buck award.
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Gruetlinger
Gertrude Hansen
Wallingford
Mites and Midgets Asked to Turn in Baseball Suits
Coach Leland Stiles requests the local Mites and Midgets teams turn in their baseball suits. Place suits in the box at the school entrance and have names checked off the check out list. Suits should be washed or cleaned for proper storage.
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Leland Stiles
Outdoor Teen Hop to Benefit Graettinger Court Debt
An outdoor KQTV teen hop will be held at the Graettinger tennis court Friday night July 21 from 3 to 11 30 sponsored by the Graettinger Lions Club and local youth committee. The tennis court benefit aims to reduce the court debt.
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KQTV
Graettinger Tennis Court
Graettinger
Waldorf Alumni Picnics Slated This Week in Area
Waldorf college alumni picnics are planned in Estherville and Emmetsburg this week. A pot luck gathering will be at Estherville City Park Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and at Harrison Park in Emmetsburg Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Odlvin Hagen will attend.
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Waldorf College
Estherville
Harrison Park
Emmetsburg
Odlvin Hagen
Estimate Increase of 3 Mills for School Tax Levy 1961 62
Graettinger Community school district proposes a three mill tax hike for the coming year with a budget hearing set for August 8 at the school house. Supt. Hartung notes expenditures will rise slightly while receipts lag. item costs climb with payrolls, library and science department upgrades, and capital purchases including new equipment, a bus, and a driver education car. The three mill rise would be about $3 per $1000 of assessed value.
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Graettinger Community
Hartung
Ilne
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Dwayne Lammers
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Herasleff
Herstoff's
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Legion Auxiliary
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