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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
3
Don Graettinger presents old Ray's Cafe menus with nostalgic pricing. The date is uncertain but the dishes listed include Chicken Noodle, Bean, Cream of Tomato, Vegetable, and Chili con carne among others. The item hints suggest a long-ago era reflected in the prices.
A fragment lists dinner options including chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes, brown vegetables, and coffee. It mentions prices around 5 to 65 cents and references beverages and sandwiches, likely a cafe or dining room menu fragment. More context would clarify the establishment and date.
The Wallingford Lutheran Bible School presented a program at Ingham Lake Bible Camp on Sunday. Teachers this year included Mrs. Bob Ness Darlene Paulson Sherie Behress Virginia Thompson Mary Ann Olson Mrs. Doug Young and Mrs. Dan Handeland. Music helpers provided by Julie Howing Lana Forreson Cindy Twite Kellie and Ronnie Krieger Joan Mammen Jeannie Anderson Mrs. Amos Egeland and Mrs. Olga Ness served Kool-Aid to the children. The picnic food was arranged by Mrs. Robert Ressell and Mrs. Norman Olson. Coffee makers were Ms. Romaine Borchers and Mrs. Arnie Olson. Kool-Aid makers Karen Mammen and Mrs. Loren Anderson. Ralph Torreson served ice cream.
Karen Wilson and Donna Albrant have been hired as aides to Palo Alto County office of Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc. Tom Millen, assistant director, announced today. Wilson and Albrant will assist coordinator Ella Mannarren as Coordinator Aide and Outreach Aide. Wilson previously volunteered in Mannarren's office. new duties include office duties reception and some outreach. Albrant's duties include outreach and referral for UDMO programs such as Head Start Weatherization WIC Governor's Youth Opportunity Summer Recreation Housing Loan Assistance Solar Energy Emergency Food Purchases and Emergency Fuel Loans.
Chris Petersen of Graettinger spends the summer as an intern in Congressman Berkley Bedell's Washington, D C office. He is a Washington University junior from Iowa, arriving for a two and a half month internship alongside two other northwest Iowa students.
The Senior Citizens of the area host a Gala Week from June 4 to June 11 centered on the Spencer Model Multi-Purpose Senior Center dedication and ongoing activities. June 9 and 10 offer games, Legal Aid, talks, Bingo, dinner, exercise, and a Senior Prom with a King and Queen for the oldest couple.
The Seventeenth Annual Iowa District Convention of the American Lutheran Church will meet at Luther College Decorah from Friday night June 10 to Sunday noon June 12 with more than 700 pastors and lay delegates from 392 congregations. Activities include keynotes by Dr Oswald Hoffmann, honorary Doctor of Divinity for Bishop Durwood Buchheim, displays and worship, and sessions featuring Rev Robert Vogel and Rev Paul Hanon.
At the Iowa District Conference delegates will select from 20 Reach-out Ministry groups in two time slots and attend a Sunday morning session with a legislative agenda and Holy Communion led by Rev. Paul Hanson. Key business includes a 1978 district budget of 700000, salary committee proposals, a 5 percent annuity for parsonage pastors, an advisory vote on the 1978 ALC Assembly travel equalization plan, and a Prison Reform Task Force resolution urging local support for community corrections.
George Mousel of California and son in law of Bessie Howard arrived in Sioux Falls by plane to spend the weekend at the Howard home. Mousel, president of Adtech Co., plans later trips to Kansas Dallas Miami Paris London and Madrid for office installations and business.
A $50 memorial gift to Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg honors Ethel Higley Kerwick. The donation supports a special fund for new equipment or construction as designated by the Hospital Board of Trustees.
A concentrated weekend class for aspiring private pilots, taught by Curt Rustad of Spencer Flying Service, covers navigation radio meteorology dynamics flight computer and FAA regulations. Sessions run June 17 1 9 p.m. and June 18 8 a.m. 5 p.m. June 19 same hours at Iowa Lakes Community College Spencer Learning Center. Tuition 20 plus books. Pre registration required 262 7141. Co sponsored by Spencer Adult Education Program and Iowa Lakes Community College.
DeWayne Allion of Sovilla Albia admitted two counts of illegally obtaining $856 while employed. Magistrate Helen C. OBrien fined $50 plus $14.50 per count, totaling $129, and Allion reimbursed the full overpayment. Eugene W. Overbeck of Ellsworth was charged in Webster City with four counts totaling $368, receiving 30 days per count. sentence suspended after restitution. Ronnie E. Davidson of Ottumwa pleaded guilty to five counts totaling $384.50. fines of $25 plus $16.47 per count totaling $207.35 with full repayment ordered. Job Service of Iowa continues efforts to curb fraudulent benefits.
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