Walnut Merry Maids Hold May 4-H Meeting
The Walnut Merry Maids 4-H club met May 10 at First Lutheran church parlors. Vice president Diana Bortini led, with 13 members and two leaders present. Committees and delegates were chosen, including camp and convention reps. The next meeting is June 14 with Kathy Clemenson as hostess.
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Walnut Merry Maids 4-H Club
First Lutheran
Diana Bortini
Cheryl Rose
Janeice Bughlin
Ann Westifall
Janice Anderson
Sharon Gray
Kathy Clemenson
Edith Burroughs to retire after 41 years in Tipton
Mrs Edith Burroughs will retire this spring after forty one years teaching first grade in Tipton schools marking a long career in local education.
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Edith Burroughs
Tipton
FHA Open House Style Show Highlights Graettinger Chapter
Graettinger Future Homemakers of America presented their annual open house and style show on May 17. Fashions on the Air featured Kaye Petersen narrating and Sharon Eversole as announcer with scenes ranging from sportswear to prom. Students modeled outfits, a nutrition skit was performed, and new officers were installed.
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Graettinger Chapter
Future Homemakers of America
Margaret ‘Pratt
Kaye Petersen
Sharon Eversole
Carol Gjerde
Agatha Hepplewaite
Uaron Qoleson
Vermaine
Joan Ruppert
Melinda Morse
Carol Thomas
Judy Harper
Private Eye
Jean Torrence
Father
Bernadine Boecker
Donna Lammers
Jack
Lois McQu
Tea service at group meeting described by reporter
Kathy Kuyper as president and Pat Rathman as vice president led a group including Betty Masters secretary and Lorraine Beschorner treasurer as well as Karen Kuyper historian Janice Anderson reporter Judy Kiner music and Mary Alice Hanson program chairman. Freshmen girls served tea to the group from five decorated tea tables.
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Kathy Kuyper
Pat Rathman
Betty Masters
Lorraine Beschorner
Karen Kuyper
Janice Anderson
Judy Kiner
Mary Alice Hanson
Donna Reeves
Carol Gjerde
Graettinger Pirates Post Strong Spring Baseball Season
The Graettinger Pirates under coach Leland Stiles finished with 10 wins and one loss, capturing sectional champs and district finalists in state tourney play. Batting averages announced include Larry Baedke at .385 with four doubles two triples and five RBIs while Larry also pitched one inning.
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Graettinger Pirates
Leland Stiles
Larry Baedke
Larry
Team bats .285 as pitchers post varied records
The squad featured Larry Sorensen at short with a .378 average and 11 RBI, Keith Norris at first with .375 and seven RBI, Ron Jensen in the outfield at .316 and nine RBI, and Larry Cornelius at pitcher with 8-1 and .304 7 RBI. Other contributors include Ron Baedke, Alan Heidecker, Brian Petersen, Gary Park, and Larry Westfall, while the club hit .285 overall.
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Keith Norris
Ron Jensen
Larry Cornelius
Ron Baedke
Alan Heidecker
Rbi
Brian Petersen
Gary Park
Larry Westfall
Pheasant crashes through farm window near Forest City
A misguided pheasant struck a double pane window at the Merle Otis farm near Forest City. The bird punched two near identical holes, flew 18 feet before stopping, and shed three feathers.
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Merle Otis
Forest City
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Walnut Merry Maids
Janet Rolfson
Sandra Garretts
Connie Grethen
Pam Robinson
Carolyn Christensen
Ded Ann Hurd
Susan Alesch
Lavon Bisgard
Pocahontas County
Ice
Capades
Peter Lawford
Kirby Stone Four
Nbc-Tv
United States Brewers Association
Stiles
Pirate
Larry Sorensen
Graetlinger State Bank
Graettinger
Iowa
Emmetsburg
AEC
Pocahontas Community School
Pocahontas, Iowa
Henneberry
Frigidaire
Trudy
Regina Electric
Cory Buffet
Sunbeam
West Bend
H. P
Cory
Hamilton Beach
Thor
Ocahontas County Rural Electric Cooperative
George M. Stockdale
Mgr
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