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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
5
The new main well began last Wednesday June 1 with a massive digging rig and large water hose forming a vacuum to prime the hole. Richard Schany dug a pond to supply water and later removed rock with a back-hoe before the casing was installed. If no delays occur, the well piping and tower should finish by Christmas, with the old tower removed next summer.
Graettinger Pirettes lose 12-6 to Armstrong in a conference semi final on Wednesday. Armstrong advances to the championship against Bancroft while Graettinger exits tournament play. Pirettes had ten hits and nine errors. Jackie Kulow Duus Jani Cox and Becky Weber each had two singles. Sue Jacobson and Rhonda Lammers added two singles each. The Pirettes host Ruthven Friday for first conference game.
Dr Rex Jones, formerly with Graettinger Chiropractic, injured in a Spencer motorcycle collision on June 2. He spent two days in Spencer Municipal Hospital and is recovering at home in fair condition. Community groups raise funds for a new refreshment stand at Graettinger athletic fields with meetings set for June 14 at the school.
Graettinger’s men defeat Wallingford T C 7 2 and Spencer White Marlin 3 1 at Graettinger Ball Park with John Rustad earning seven strikeouts on seven hits. Manager Rustad leads roster includes Kevin Hanson Lenny Witt and Tim Graettinger as they prepare for upcoming home and away games through July while funding and duties handled by Merle T Hanon and Ms Hanson.
The American Big Top Circus sets up at Graettinger Ball Park with two performances at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Featuring clowns, animals, trained dogs and horses, flying trapeze acts, and a colorful motorized parade, the event brings elephants, jugglers, acrobats, gerialists, and performers from Europe and America for a day of spectacle.
The Graettinger Times announces a special dairy edition next week with dairy industry ads, local dairy farming features, and recipes. National Dairy Institute stories and local grocery ads will highlight dairy products. Helen Kirkegaard, a state milk tester from Graettinger, may be profiled with details of her job.
The Community Club invites all members families and prospective members to an Annual Family Picnic this Sunday June 12 at Evergreen Park. Meat and drinks provided by the club with Palo Alto County Pork Producers cooking the meat. attendees bring two covered dishes and utensils. Meat served at 5 30 p m. early arrival welcomed per Doug Nelson committee member. Other committee members include Virgil and Diane Henricksen Jim and Jean Bates Tony and Diane Alesch and Kathy Nelon.
Trudy Bisgard, of Estherville Iowa, named to the Who's Who of American Women Tenth Edition 1977 1978. She is a certified registered emergency medical technician and accountant who runs Trudy Bisgard Accounting.
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