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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1966
Page
5
Graettinger's Saturday night prizes total 100 Bucks in stores for the weekly nine o clock event this week. Names drawn last Saturday were Irene Solheim Bud Juhl and Melville Olesen. None of the prizes were claimed.
Palo Alto county ASCS announced final payment of USDA 1966 feed grain program funds. First checks began July 8 as compliance certification and spot checks near completion. By July 12, $161,968.11 had been mailed to producers. 15,310 acres diverted in 1965.
Funeral services were held at Fairmont Methodist Church for Harold Nichtern 45 and Violet Johnston Nichtern 41 former Graettinger residents. Burial was in Blue Earth. Their daughter Sharman 16 found the bodies after returning home July 5. The couple died violently earlier the same day. Harold farmed with his father in Graettinger then moved to Fairmont after marrying Violet. Violet was born in Elmore Minnesota in 1925 and attended the Mankato School of Business. She worked in Fairmont until marriage. Survivors include their daughter, Harold’s father in Spencer and two sisters. The Nichtern couple had farmed in Graettinger and Terril areas until 192.
Dollar Day sales at the C A Jensen store in Gradlinzer run this week. The ad highlights several value offers as part of a broad Dollar Day promotion.
Palo Alto county citizens may donate through Red Cross blood program on July 25 from 1 to 7 p m and July 26 from 9 a m to 3 p m at West Elementary school Emmetsburg. Donors aged 18 to 60 in good health may participate with parental consent for 18 to 21 year olds. Donors receive a physical check up and medical history review before proceeding to donation.
Charles H. Barlow, incumbent Palo Alto County Attorney, filed for reelection with the county auditor. A Democrat, he has led since January 1959 and holds a Drake University JD earned in 1958. He notes community service in Emmetsburg and active roles in youth and exchange programs.
Graettinger Community School district releases its quarterly and annual financial report in this issue. Softball calendar lists three summer games: Graettinger at Fenton on Thursday July 21, Graettinger at Whittemore Elevator on Tuesday July 19, and Graettinger at Emmetsburg on Thursday July 21.
Summer recreation officials note Bethel Lutheran church contributed 25 dollars to the Graettinger summer recreation fund which supports baseball for youth swimming transportation and summer band concerts. Other local groups expect to give and their amounts will be published later.
Mrs LeRoy Obs ener of Wil announces an antique auction Saturday July 16 at her farm near Wallingford. Personal property includes many antiques and a 1913 Model Willion car among items. Sale ad in this issue for details.
The Graettinger PRA judging team placed third in livestock judging Saturday at the Hereford field day in Milford. Members include Craig Dobbins Phillip Guinn John Graettinger and Tom Fries. Local instructor Andy Grons earned third in the adult division overall.
Local residents endured above normal heat reaching the 1004 degree mark on Saturday and Sunday. High humidity intensified discomfort while Graettinger saw light rainfall totals Friday and Saturday. Cooler conditions followed Wednesday with overcast skies and light afternoon rain.
Funeral services were held Saturday July 2 at 2 pm in Paul Lutheran Church Valley Falls Kansas for Dr Raymond H Simonsen who died June 29 in LeKiehoard hospital He was born May 17 1917 son of Esther Simonsen and the late Simon J Simonsen He married Joyce Frederick October 27 1944 and practiced in Valley Falls for 19 years Surviving are his wife four daughters 17 15 12 and 1 1/2 years his mother four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews He was educated at Graettinger High School Palmer College Davenport and served in World War II in the armed forces.
A recent survey at the Griottinger peak sewer found 68 leaks in the main line. The town will hire the American Pipe Crew to seal leaks without digging, using pressurized methods, with postwork surveys to guide future disposal and treatment plans.
Six Palo Alto youths joined others at the seventh annual Youth Safety Conference at Iowa State University Amos. Delegates from Ruthven Emmetsburg Rodman and county Farm Bureau noted safety checks for cars trucks bicycles and motorcycles and urged teen focus on traffic safety. A safety booth at the county fair and a drivers rodeo were discussed along with a June 20 banquet sponsored by John Deere.
District high school baseball tourney schedule lists Friday night games at Evergreen Park with Graetrin ger facing Bengal, and Carroll versus Fonia at Fonda. The district final is planned for Monday, July 18 at Gruettinger or Fonda depending on venue. Mallard sectional results show Ayrshire defeating Havelock Plover, Laurens over Ayrshire, Mallaird over Rolfe, West Bend over Mallard, and Laurens 4-0 over West Bend.
Don Moran was reelected commander of the Graettinger Nelson Christensen American Legion post at its July meeting Tuesday night. Also reelected were Lawrence Thomsen vice commander Barney Rollson adjutant Gene Boblit finance officer and Henry Jensen service officer. Tom Miller was elected chaplain Ebroy Kulow agt at arms and Roland Wikert historian. The Legion plans its annual picnic in August with further details to follow.
Graettinger American Legion Auxiliary held officers election and installation Tuesday night. Installing officer Clarissa Swanson named new officers: Mrs Henry Jensen president, Mrs Frank Christensen first vice president,Mrs Hilda Luke second vice president, Mrs Alfrat McCombs secretary, Margaret Lambe treasurer, Mrs Earl Lehigh and Gladys Hankey chaplain, Susin Jensen historian, Eton Lundgren and Mrs Ray Rosburg guards, Lillian Barringer, Gladys Hankey, Alela Cameron and Mrs Byron Wolfsen on executive board.
The Pirates advance to the sectional final after a 5 2 win over Ringsted. Rich Johnson held the Pirates scoreless after the first inning, fanning eight and allowing three hits. Mark Reynolds doubled, Randy Henderson singled him in, and Chuck Moran drove in two with a centerfield hit. Ringsted added two runs in the sixth as Jensen walked five and Hanson delivered two hits.
Jake Peterson pitched a one hitter for Emmetsburg as the Pirates beat the Irish 6-1. Reynolds caught for Peterson while Gommels and Enrich teamed for the loss. Pirates collected seven Emmetsburg errors and key hits including a triple by Jim Bobiit and singles by Peterson Reynolds and Hoekstra.
Ringsted defeated Lincoln Central 40 in the tourney opener as pitcher Richard Johnson gave up only one hit. Ringsted scored three in the third. Ruthven beat Terris 85 after Terril had a 5 2 lead, with Gary Parks earning the win in Thursday night action.
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