Graettinger Progress Advances with New Water System
Graettinger shows broad growth Friday July 8 as a new well line extends across town, a first old school building becomes a town home, a storefront remodel begins, and multiple housing lots are sold. The city plans a golf course area development, shelter house, concession stand, and a $318,300 government grant improves the water system under City Administrator Dan Elwood's guidance.
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Benefit Softball Event Supports Graettinger Scout Pack 55
Over 450 people attended a KWMT benefit featuring Slo Boys and Slo Girls against Scout parents. Graettinger teams held their own with Graettinger 40 5 plus and Graettinger Girls 7 to 1. The event raised 464.61 dollars for Scout Pack 55 to buy tents and gear, with Legion funds matching. Randy James will oversee the new four man tents and a storage shed was built by volunteers. Tim Millea delivered a standout moment with a warm announcer’s touch.
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Graettinger American Legion
Randy James
Mike Flaherty
Hillcrest Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament results
Ruth Hand of Emmetsburg shot 77 to win the Hillcrest Fullcrest Ladies Invitational, beating last year’s champ by five strokes. Betty Schutz of Mallard was second, Corrinne Sebbert of Spirit Lake third, and Jean Griffith of Emmetsburg fourth. Flights list top finishers from Graettinger, Estherville, Ruthven, Emmetsburg, and surrounding towns. A second day bridge winner was Bernice Elsenbast with Liz Schacherer second. continued on page 2.
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Ruth Hand
Emmetsburg
Fullcrest
Betty Schutz
Mallard
Corrinne Sebbert
Spirit Lake
Jean Griffeth
Jean Eisenbast
Graettinger
Viola Masters
Helen Oppedal
Ruthven
Cathy Hough
Annetee West
Estherville
Joan Cornwall
Jane Hough
Gertie McCarty
Ivis Nane
Jean Rose
Spencer
Rey Westerman
Havelock
Mildred Jones
Ais Bargman
Rodman
Carole Meyer
Carol Miller
West Bend
Karlene Hustock
Sandy Curran
Lois Shimon
Rolfe
Merrylea
Karen Haegele
Norma
Graettinger Softball Opens Tourney With Win At Fort Dodge
Graettinger Men’s Softball opened the Mens Fagh.Pitch Invitational with a 2 1 victory over Ames Merchants as Dale Schnell and Kevin Hanson contributed key plays in the 8th inning. Dale Brandt earned the win with 5 strikeouts, while Mark Hoyer took the loss.
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Fort Dodge
Ames Merchants
Dale Schnell
John Rustad
Ery Masters
Fhying
Schoel
Grettinger
Ames Mearchams
Graettingers
Mike Masters
Kevin Hanson
Masters
Pirates Triumph in First Round Sectional Victory at Evergreen
Graettinger defeated Terris 8 6 in the first round at Evergreen Ball Park. Bruce Master drove in four RBI as Dave Brighton added a single and a double. Jim Petersen earned the win with seven strikeouts as Pirates advance to the second round with Friday's games and a Monday championship at Ruthven.
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Terris
Randy Simington
Mike Elsenbast
Bruce Masters
Terril
Wind erosion tops area farm problems in Palto Alto County
The Soil Conservation Service’s Erosion Inventory shows wind erosion may be the county’s major conservation issue as area fields face wet conditions and sandy soils. Farmers use chisel plows and disk tillage but risk overdoing it. 1000 to 2000 pounds per acre of ground cover is needed to combat wind erosion, with higher amounts for water erosion control.
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Soil Conservation Service
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Palo Alto
Masters win at Couples Night at local golf event
Arnie and Marge Masters took top honor at Couples Night. Masters shot a low 48. In two-ball foursome, Donahue had longest drive on 5 and Moran was closest to the pin on 5. Door prizes were awarded. Hosts for next week are Edmund Herke, Bob Schany, and Emmet Currans.
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Arnie
Marge Masters
Tom Donahue
Ron Moran
Edmund Herke
Bob Schany
Emmet Currans
Can Collectors Plan Reunion at Graettinger Ball Park
The Beer Can Collectors of Iowa and surrounding states will converge on the Graettinger Ball Park this weekend for a trade session. The event runs all day Saturday and Sunday July 16 and 17 with collectors welcome to attend and trade, though sales are not planned.
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Moran Takes Iowa Masters in a two shot win
Chuck Moran, 28, turned pro last winter and captured the Iowa Masters at Ames with a final 54 hole tally of 214. He edged Dr. Bob Gitchell after Gitchell bogeyed No 16, overcoming a late challenge to secure his first major since turning pro. Moran praised the Ames course while his father voiced relief at the tense victory.
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Ames
Ames Country Club
Moran
Bermuda Dunes
Palm Desert
California
Bob Gitchell
Getchell
Chuck
Dr. Getchell
Dr. Gitchell
Mitchell
Don
Masters goes four for four in Sioux Rapids win
Graettinger defeated Sioux Rapids 9-5 at Evergreen Ballpark on July 7 to move within one game of Cornbelt leader Mallard. Terry Masters went 4-for-4 with three RBI and three runs, while Jim Petersen pitched well for the Pirates who committed four errors allowing three unearned runs.
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Dale Schnell
Mike Masters
Dale Brandt
Mark Hoyer
Graettinger
Terry Masters
L. Weig
Wallingford
Fairmont
Laurens
Pirates
Brighton
Bruce
Sioux Rapids
Evergreen Ballpark
Mallard
Cornbelt
Terry Mastis
Terry
Bruce Masters
Graetting
Mike Elsenbast
Casey Jones
Jim Petersen
Jim
Petersen
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Matt Shyrock
Neal
Andy
Matt
Tim Millea
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