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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1975
Page
5
Pat Park reflects on switching to broad sheet, noting minor difficulties yet praising larger pages. A Tuesday noon deadline for incoming news is adopted to streamline publication and maintain timely coverage.
Graettinger city council signed a contract with Palo Alto County to ship refuse to the Emmetsburg transfer station, lasting six months with six months notice. A state law banning unauthorized dumpgrounds takes effect July 1, 1975, but a special permit keeps the local dump open until the transfer station is built. An ordinance for mandatory residential pickup and monthly rates was drafted, pending council approval. Police weekend work schedule discussed.
Graettinger Graeters, led by Terry Masters and Chris Petersen, fall 7-5 to Terril as Terris pitcher Dale Langner stalls a late Pirates rally. Dawson, Masters, and Kulow deliver key hits but a sixth inning double play ends Graettinger’s comeback bid. Pirates drop to 6-3, still fight for second in Cornbelt via remaining five games.
The Times seeks to update prepaid mailing lists to retain second class status and will mail notices to overdue subscribers as of August 1. Unpaid accounts will miss future issues until payment is made with plans to send notices two weeks before due dates. The policy aims to meet federal rules and improve billing.
July 31, 1975 is the deadline to apply for elderly tax credit and rent relief with eligibility for seniors 65 plus and disabled individuals. Applicants must live in Iowa in 1974, have household income under 6000, and include all related 1974 income. Renters and owners are eligible. forms are at the county assessor and treasurer. A community talent show planning note invites participation at a July 23 meeting.
A local drawing failed to claim fifty Graettinger dollars by Mrs. Francis Beschermer last Saturday. The organizer announces another chance this Saturday for a 50 dollar prize.
Bill Herke, a retired farmer from Graettinger, has kept 87 turtle shells in his garage after years of fishing and trapping. He recalls saving shells since about age 12 and notes most are from snappers with a few leatherbacks. He enjoys turtle meat two to three times a week and sometimes shares meat with relatives. Cont. on page 2.
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