Masters Grocery owners Elmer and Viola Masters of Graettinger
Elmer and Viola Masters are featured as Graettinger area businesspeople of the week. The couple bought C A Jensen’s grocery in 1959, built Masters Grocery into a leading local retailer, and have long served the community through church, school, and grain cooperative roles. They enjoy fishing and golf in their leisure time and note recent community improvements boosting local spirit.
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Elmer Masters
Graettinger
Masters Grocery
Elmer
Graettinger Area
Iowa State Teachers College
Ceder Falls
Greettinger
Viola Peterson
Dakota City
Elmer and
Viola
C. A. Jensen's Grocery
Masers Grocery
Graettingers
United Methodist Church Council
Graettinger Coop Grain Board
Larry
Omaha
Betty
Mankato
Airman Carpenter Graduates At Sheppard AFB
Airman Terry W. Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett N. Carpenter of Emmetsburg Iowa, graduated with honors at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas from the electrical powerline specialists technical training course. He is assigned to Offutt AFB Nebraska to serve with a Strategic Air Command unit supporting U.S. ground forces. A 1969 Emmetsburg High School graduate, his wife Diane is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Baas of West Bend Iowa.
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Terry W. Carpenter
Everett N. Carpenter
Harrison St
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Sheppard Afb
Tex
U.S. Air Force
Carpenter
Offutt Afb
Neb
Strategic Air Command
U.S
Diane
Leonard Baas
R.R. 2
West Bend
Airman Philip Kohlruss Promoted to Technical Sergeant
Philip Kohlruss was promoted to Technical Sergeant in the Air Force last month. He is stationed at Williams Air Force Base near Chandler Arizona. His wife Janice is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Witt of Graettinger.
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Philip Kohlruss
Air Force
Williams Air Force Base
Chandler
Ariz
Janice
W.H. Witt
Graettinger
Petroleum managers complete Omaha clinic on sales progress
Merle Jensen of Graettinger Coop Grain Co led a three day sales and information clinic for petroleum managers and tank wagon salesmen in Omaha Nebraska. Sponsored by Felco Land O Lanes of Fort Dodge Iowa the course titled Steps of Progress covered sales merchandising future petroleum trends and product information. Group sessions highlighted the program aimed at helping petroleum cooperatives improve service to farmer patrons.
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Merle Jensen
Graettinger Coop. Grain Co
Omaha
Nebraska
Felco- Land O'Lakes
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Twins and purpose: Baby births reported for two families
The Times notes the birth of Robert David Gjerde, an 8 lb 10 oz son born July 18 to Mrs. Bunice Gjerde and her husband in St. Paul. Grandparents Edith Jepson, Spencer Mohring, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Gjerde. Also Gene Twait and spouse of Cylinder welcomed Eric George, born July 10, weight stated as 1302 pounds.
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Bunice Gjerde
St. Paul
Robert David
Timmy
Edith Jepson
Spencer Mohring
Omer Gjerde
Gene Twait
Cylinder
Eric George
Teen Center Record Hop Friday Night
A teens record hop will be held Friday July 23 from 9 to 12 with an album games and surprises. Admission is 50 cents. Proceeds help the teen center continue its dances and activities.
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Teen Center
Local FFA Chapter Wins Softball Game
The Graettinger F.F.A. Chapter defeated Estherville F.F.A. Chapter 18 to 16 on Thursday evening July 15 at 7:30. Alvin Luke pitched the win for Graettinger. Estherville furnished refreshments.
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FFA
Graettinger F.F.A
Estherville F.F. A
Graettinger
Alvin Luke
Estherville F.F.A
Randy Nicol
Crippled Children's Clinic to visit Spirit Lake Wednesday
The State Services for Crippled Children will hold a diagnostic clinic at Spirit Lake High School on August 18 for children under 21 with chronic or congenital health problems. Eligible counties include Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, Lyon, O Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Sioux and Winnebago.
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State Services For Crippled Children
SSCC
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake High School
Hill St
Clay
Dickinson
Emmet
Kossuth
Lyon
O' Brien
Osceola
Palo Alto
Sioux
Winnebago
John C. MacQueen
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Sidney S. Kripke
Iowa Crippled Children's Program
Graettinger FFA Officer Retreat Details
Graettinger FFA officers met for a two day retreat at Okoboji on July 10 and 11. Attendees included President Norman Nicol Vice President Bill Ellis Secretary J R Brown Reporter Randy Nicol Treasurer Dean Ressell Sentinel Roger Rustad Historian Gary Thompson and Advisor Larry Henderson. Three assistant officers joined Terry Wegener Bob Joyce and Mike Guinn. Plans for the coming months were set and free time was spent at Arnolds Park. The meeting reviewed the FFA program and proposed activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger F.F.A
Okoboji
Norman Nicol
Bill Ellis
J.R. Brown
Randy Nicol
Dean Ressell
Sentinel
Roger Rustad
Gary Thompson
Larry Henderson
Terry Wegener
Bob Joyce
Mike Guinn
New Officers for Palo Alto County Red Cross
The Palo Alto County Red Cross announced a new officer slate led by President Rev. Lawrence Johnson and VP Bob Reel with secretary Alice Vandervelde and treasurer Mary Anderson. 3 year directors include Milton Morling Clare Hobbler Kay Kerber and Russell Harris. 2 year directors Truman Thompson Leona Leonard Bernard Schroeder. 1 year directors Mr and Mrs Robert Brown Marjorie Vandervelde. Local programs include Red Cross swimming lessons, county Blood Mobile, disaster service led by Russell Harris, and home service for military families under Betty Hessenius.
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Palo Alto County Red Cross
Lawrence Johnson
Bob Reel
Alice Vandervelde
Mary Anderson
Home Service
Betty Hessenius
Milton Morling
Clare Hobbler
Kay Kerber
Russell Harris
Truman Thompson
Leona Leonard
Bernard Schroeder
Robert Brown
Marjorie Vandervelde
Berard Schroeder
Red Cross
Red Cross Blood Mobile
15th Annual Sox Tryout Camp for geese attracts youth
The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce announces the 15th annual Chicago White Sox Baseball Tryout Camp at Wescott Park on August 6 and 7. Bill Kimball, Area Scout, will supervise the two day sessions starting at 9 AM. Open to boys 16 to 21, with registrations via mail or phone. Participants must provide full personal details and throwing/batting orientation. American Legion players need written permission from their manager.
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Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
Chicago White Sox
Wescott Park
Bill Kimball
White Sox
West Maple
Cherokee
Iowa
A. American Legion
White Sox Tryout Camp Attracts Midwest Talent In Cherokee
Aug 6 7 camp invites outstanding boys from 16 to 21 with uniform and gear. Free camp in Cherokee Iowa draws 1800 participants over 10 years and several alumni play pro ball. Also notes wildlife work by Glenn Jones on Canada geese and a 64 square mile refuge for hunting rules and conservation efforts.
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Midwest
White Sox
Cherokee
Iowa
Glenn Jones
Iowa Conservation Commission
Jones
Wallingford
Graettinger Nine Downed By Emmetsburg
Graettinger fell 8 to 5 to Emmetsburg in a baseball clash on July 14 as Emmetsburg’s pitcher dominated and Graettinger’s offense struggled to respond.
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Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Sectional Tourney Chase Sees Emmetsburg Edge Graettinger
Undefeated through ten Emmetsburg and Graettinger clash in Ruthven with Graettinger leading 4 0 after two innings. Denny Jacobson walks Tim Kulow doubles to drive in a run while Holly Dawson belts a three run homer for a 4 0 lead. Lenny Witt scores on an error, Emmetsburg rallies with Rick Knudson three run homer and Colon three run shot tying the game in the sixth. Emmetsburg erupts for three in the final inning as Witt yields to Nelson and Dawson handles catching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Denny Jacobson
Tim Kulow
Holly Dawson
Lenny Witt
Rick Knudson
Rivals
Colon
Emmetsburg
FFA To Hold Safety Check In Graettinger
The Graettinger Chapter of FFA will hold its annual car safety check on July 26 1971 on Main Street in front of the Methodist Church from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event aligns with National Farm Safety Week July 25–31 and aims to alert motorists to shortcomings in their cars.
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Graettinger Chapter
FFA
Main Street
Methodist Church
Fifty Dollar Prize Draw Next Saturday
Mrs. Orville Nicol did not claim last Saturday's prize. Next Saturday afternoon's three o'clock drawing will award fifty dollars in participating stores. Also note: 1971 food consumption per person may rise one percent with more pork beef eggs turkey cheese and less chicken lamb veal and dairy.
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Orville Nicol
Market Prices and Youth Sports Return Drive
Graeitinger Market lists corn oats and beans with prices. A turnout event offers free watermelon after a suit turn-in for PeeWee Mite and high school players at the ball park on July 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 p m. Four H youth visitors from Kingman County Kansas plan to visit Palo Alto County July 23 to 27, with host family offers requested through Henry Depenbusch Emmetsburg.
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Ball Park
Kingman County
Kansas
Palo Alto County
Henry Depenbusch
Depenbusch
Emmetsburg
Pacendian
Emmets- Uie
Livestock Entries Due July 30th
Entries in State Fair 4 H Livestock Department are due at the Extension Office in Emmetsburg no later than Friday July 30. One entry already received is that of John Hough of Emmetsburg who plans on showing two market beef animals one Ang us the other a Charolais. Baseball scores listed from July 14 to July 20 include Peewees Graettinger vs Estherville Mites Midgets high school and Estherville, with results such as Graettinger 7 Estherville 3 and Estherville 13 Graettinger 10. See next week's issue for complete write ups.
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State Fair
Emmetsburg
John Hough
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the Times
Crippled Children’s Clinic
Sp. Lake
Graettinger Ffa
Ferman Watson
Jim Jackson
Sox
Ruthven
Graettinger Peewees
Ricky Baas
Perry Hersleff
John Tindall
Tim Rooney
Randy Rients
Monte Schang
Jay Clasing
Terry Heller
Tommy Kulow
Mike Elsenbast
Tommy Thomsen
Dana Doty
Jerry Nissen
Tom Poland
Ronnie Sampson
Tim Brown
Terry Masters
Jim Petersen
Craig Iverson
Paul Frick
Graeitinger Markets
Peewees
Estherville
Estherville High School
Midget Journey Terris
Arnolds Park
Milford
Tom Millen
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