Graettinger Joins Intervention Against Natural Gas Rate Hike
Graettinger Municipal Gas system joins 22 municipalities in challenging Northern Natural Gas rate increase proposed by the wholesale supplier. The group, including Emmetsburg West Bend and Whittemore, files with the Federal Power Commission to block a 15 percent hike that would raise Graettinger costs by over 6000 dollars and collective bills by about 500000 dollars. Legal counsel Charles Wheatley named in Washington. Intervention could last a year or more as parties argue excessive rate of return and a moratorium until Dec 27 1970. Local officials oppose the rise as unnecessary and contrary to public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lastine
Northern
Charles Wheatley
Washington, D. C
Moran Near Top In Iowa Masters Golf
Chuck Moran of Graettinger showed strong play in the Iowa Masters at Ames, tied for second after 36 holes, led after 45, but costly drives on 16 and 18 on the final round dropped him to fourth in the amateur standings. Moran, a 21-year-old senior at Eastern New Mexico, had a sub par day earlier and posted birdies, while finishing with a triple bogey on the back nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Moran
Graettinger
Iowa
Ames
Chuck
Eastern New Mexico University
Moran
Des Moines Register
New Mexico
Benda
Sunday Register
Auxiliary Installs New Officers in Graettinger
Graettinger American Legion Auxiliary held a July installation with Clarissa Swanson as installing officer. Re elected officers from the June meeting include Mrs Fred Kulow president Gladys Hankey first vice Clara Rolfson second vice and Margaret Lambe secretary. Swanson elected secretary. Lambe and Hankey attended the state Auxiliary convention in Des Moines last Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger American Legion Auxiliary
Clarissa Swanson
Fred Kulow
Gladys Hankey
Clara Rolfson
Margaret Lambe
Des Moines
Firemen Called To Trash Fire
Graettinger fire department was summoned about 10 p m Saturday night to extinguish a trash fire at the former North Bethel church site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
North Bethel Church
Town Budget Hearing Set for August 3 in Graettinger
The 1971 Graettinger budget estimate is published with a public hearing scheduled August 3 at 7 30 p m in the town hall. Taxpayers may speak for or against the budget beginning January 1 1971. The levy may rise slightly due to sewer lagoon debt, and millage is not yet set. The 1969 taxable valuations show an increase. Weather notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Lloyd C. Petersen
Scouts Sponsor Circus Comes to Graettinger Monday Night
Graettinger scouts sponsor Schmidt's trained elephant and European circus for a fund raiser. The event Monday July 27 north of the swimming pool with rides from 6 30 p m and main show at 8 30 p m. Ticket prices vary by presale and at the gate. Also Palo Alto County American Legion meets July 27 at 8 p m in Ayrshire town hall to install new officers.
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Graettinger
Schmidt
Palo Alto County American Legion
Ayrshire
Terril Wins Sectional Baseball At Graettinger
Terril swept the Graettinger sectional title with a 5 2 win over Ruthven after a 2 2 tie through five innings. Ruthven Flyers, led by Hoben and Wigdahl, had earlier defeated Estherville 4 0 in the site final, while Estherville beat Emmetsburg 4 0 in extra innings.
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Terril
Graettinger
Ruthven
Terriaines
Terris
Upwand
Zelinsky
Arthur
Brown
Shellabarger
Ruehle
Grange
Rams
Pirates
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Dave Nelson
Stan Westergard
Ram
Hoben
Wigdahl
Craven
Dawson
Naig
Pirate
Bortini
Meeding
Neary
Lenz
Mergen
Terril Fun Day Highlights Saturday Events
The town of Terril hosts its annual Fun Day on Saturday July 25 with events at the school grounds and a 9 am tractor pull. Tickets sold by the Terril Commercial Club grant admission to most activities and door prizes include a 23 inch color TV and other electronics. An antique sale flea market and free watermelon seal the family outing while Otto Larson provides music and races for boys and girls. The Northwestern Trail Riders of Graettinger plan a Sunday horse show at 1 pm.
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Terril
Terril Commercial Club
Graettinger
Otto Larson
Northwestern Trail Riders
Midget Tourney Final Friday Night At Evergreen Park
The Great Lakes league midget tournament final is set for Friday night July 24 at Evergreen Park. Semifinals Wednesday saw Estherville beat Spirit Lake 10-6 Arnolds Park defeat Terris 6-5 and Ruthven edge Graettinger 8-6 in extra innings. The Graettinger American Legion will provide trophies for the winners.
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Evergreen Park
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Arnolds Park
Terris
Ruthven
Graettinger
The
Graettinger American Legion
Fifty Dollar Prize Draw Next Saturday in Stores
The three o'clock drawing next Saturday offers a $50 prize in participating stores. Sandy Garretts name was drawn for last Saturday but she was not present. The Legion and Auxiliary annual picnic is Sunday, August 9 at Evergreen Park. All veterans are invited to attend. a pot luck dinner will be served with beverage and ice cream provided by the Legion. If rain occurs the picnic moves to the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Garretts
Graettinger American Legion and Auxiliary
Evergreen Park
Legion
Legion Hall
Coop Grain Co Invites Farmers To Join Tour
Graettinger Coop Grain manager Paul Forey invites patrons to a Full Service Farming Tour on Thursday August 6 from 8 30 a m to 2 30 p m visiting Felco Research Farm Fort Dodge to view livestock crops chemical and farm equipment tests and demonstrations with refreshments lunch wagon train tours and product information. Patrons are urged to sign up at the Graettinger Coop Grain office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Forey
Graettinger Coop Grain
Felco
Fort Dodge
Graettinger Coop Grain Office
Violet Dale alumni picnic set for August at Wallingford
A Pot Luck Picnic for alumni of the Violet Dale country school will be Sunday August 16 at 12 noon near Ingham Lake Luther an Bible Camp in Wallingford. Alumni and their families are urged to attend and share where they are. Letters of update may be sent to Wesley Anderson Wallingford Herman Andresen Terrill or Mrs Roger Shonkwiler 220 N 12th Estherville.
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Lutheran Bible Camp
Ingham Lake
Wallingford
Violet Dale
Atted
Wesley Anderson
Herman Andresen
Terril
Roger Shonkwiler
N. 12Th
Estherville
Kulow Reelected Commander of Legion
Elroy Kulow was reelected commander of Graettinger American Legion post 162 at the regular meeting held July 14. Gene Boblit was named first vice commander Kenneth Jensen second vice commander Avery Bonstead third vice commander Lawrence Thomsen adjutant Don Mahan historian Barney Rolfson chaplain Don Graettinger reelected finance officer and Ed Merk reelected Sergeant at arms. Kulow named committees game committee Annie Masters Henry Jensen Barnney Rolfson entertainment committee Don Moran Roland Wikert John Nolan. The bond door prize remained unclaimed with Elmer Kunz drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Kulow
Graettinger American Legion
Gene Boblit
Kenneth Jensen
Avery Bonstead
Lawrence Thomsen
Don Mahan
Barney Rolfson
Don Graettinger
Ed Merk
Kulow
Annie Masters
Henry Jensen
Barnney Rolfson
Don Moran
Roland Wikert
John Nolan
Elmer Kunz
Siren Test Slated Friday and Local Growers Contest
Graettinger FFA reminds farmers July 31 is deadline for 1970 71 Tow a Masters Corn and Soybean Growers contest. Entries with Paul Edwards or Stan Westergan. Contest fee ten dollars. Prizes offered by many seed companies. Farmers urged to check with local seed companies for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Ffa
Towa
Paul Edwards
Graettinger
Stan Westergan
FFA
Plan Fire Station Open House Aug 23
Local residents may visit the Graeitinger benefited fire district station to see the new station and apparatus at an open house planned for Sunday August 23. Activities include free fire truck rides for children from 2 to 3 30 PM and free fire hats, plus area fire departments invited to participate in water fights targeting a bell. Free refreshments will be served and more details to follow.
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Graeitinger
Graettinger Civil Defense Siren Test Set for Friday
Graettinger mayor announces a Friday 6 30 p m siren test featuring three signals. The test uses water tower and east railroad sirens, reflecting a civil defense survey for town needs and the upcoming Evergreen park event and melon feed hosted by coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Civil Defense
Wayne Potter
Palo Alto
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Marie) Spear
Rey Satory
Iowa State Education Association
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Davenport
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Rey
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Indianola
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Graettinger Swimming Pool Committee
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Robin Andersen
Shelley Struthers
Jerry Schealler
Tim Rooney
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