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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
3
A notice indicating this calendar area may list local church school lodge or club events. It signals an upcoming slot for community activities and schedules pending entries. Local organizations may submit items for posting in this space.
Invitations have been received for the June 26 wedding of Anne Louise Schroeder and Greg Hoekstra in Raritan Illinois at 7 p m. Schroeder attends Central College Pella and Hoekstra studied at Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. The column notes church rites and local social plans including a July 4 family gathering of Leonard Munson’s relatives. Burial details for Martin L Brown are given with service at Riverside Cemetery Rodman and attendees listed.
William V. Rooney of Graettinger earned a place on the Combined Insurance Company of America honor roll for writing over 100 introductory accident policies during a special sales campaign week that benefited Boys Clubs of America in his home state. Save Graettinger stamps.
The Gruettinger PeeWees beat Milford 6-4 as Jim Petersen fanned nine with Ter n Masters catching. Graettinger Mites edged Milford 2-1 as Steve Dawson struck out eight on the mound. Midgets swept Mallard 12-4 behind strong hitting from Petersen and Dawson.
Lennie Witt pitched a shutout as the Pirates defeated Milford 7 0 at Evergreen Park in a Lakes League game. The Graettinger Midgets followed with an 11 6 win over Milford, with winning battery Tim Kulow Chris Petersen and Holly Dawson leading the offense.
The bulletin lists masses and confession times scattered through the week including Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:30 a m and weekday services at 7:30 a m. Confession on Saturdays 3 to 4 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m. Various meetings and events are scheduled June 17 18 19 20 22 23 with Bible studies Sunday school and circles.
Graettinger girls and a local student body join the Parsons College Girls Basketball Camp in Fairfield Iowa. Director Bob Spencer and top area coaches will lead nine one week sessions from June 6 through August 7 with air conditioned facilities to aid skill development and individual improvement.
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