Tornado Strikes Westergard Farm Southwest of Graet
Area residents reported twisters around 11:30 on Wednesday near the Westergard farm three miles southwest of Graet. The machine shed and hog house were demolished, a wagon and trees damaged, but the house remained intact and power stayed on though wiring suffered. Neighbors aided cleanup by Thursday afternoon. Don Peton farm and other nearby farms reported heavy winds.
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Alfa Westergard
Uiree
Graetlinter
Urey
Westergard
Don Peton
Westergard Farm
Alfred Westergard
Graetta Fer
Seft
Midget Nine Beats Spirit Lake In Lakes League Tilt
The Graditinger Midgets defeated Spirit Lake 81 at Evergreen Park Friday night to sweep the Lakes League series. Numerous errors and walks marred the game. BUL Dawson started for Spirit Lake but left early with a sore arm, Joe Craven pitching the rest for the Gratinger squad. Kranne Nellis and Thompson were the battery.
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Spirit Lake
Graditinger
Evergreen Park
Bul Dawson
Joe Craven
Graattinger
Kranne
Nellis
Thompson
Inatall President Officers of PACARC
Willam Fisher of Curlew was instated as president of the Palo Atty County Association for Re Sindad Children at Ure June 12 at Rainbow School in Emmtissurg. He has led the executive board since M2 and served as vice president. Martha Calyuen and D L Madar were named secretary and treasurer respectively. Mrs Ima Hovisua, a Special Education teacher, assisted with the installation.
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Willam Fisher
Curlew
Palo Atty County Association
Ure
Rainbow Schoool
Emmtissurg
Fisher
Sine M2
Pruett
Martha Calyuen
Mfrs
D. LL. Madar
Boymersburg
Tol. Jacobson Oof Ruthven
Open Swimming Begins Today at Eyrrasts Park
The Red Cross and Graettinger clubs sponsor open swimming at Eyrrasts Park starting Monday July. Transportation for swimmers is provided by local organizations and schools. Aimed at youths and ages 6 to 25 with modest fees, the program runs as part of the summer recreation effort.
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Eyrrasts
Isso Uma
Teese
Red Cross
Graettinger
eMurch
Ball Park Fineckition
Aehool
Tavern of
Gaietinger
Ream
PeeWees and Mites Defeat Ruthven In Back-To-Back Wins
In Evergreen Monday night the PeeWees beat Ruthven 8-1 as Holly Dawson pitched a no hitter through six innings. Dawson and Rinnett contributed two singles and Tim Kulow added a single while Ruthven’s lone run came on errors and a wild pitch. Norman Nicol and David Nelson then blanked Ruthven 8-0, with Nicol adding two singles and Dennis Jacobson, Richard Joyce, John Oliver, Steve Moran, Kevin Stiles, and Yarace Juhl also singles.
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Graettinger
RuthVen
Evergreen Psu
Holly Dawson
Peewees
Ghauttinger
Dawson
Rinnett
Tim Kulow
Liwsen
J. R. Brown
Ted Lundgren
Grange
Ruedle
Norman Nicol
David Nelson
Mites
Dennis Jacobson
Richard Joyce
John Oliver
Steve Moran
Kevin Stiles
Yarace Juhl
Nicol
Nelson
Tom Roblit
Ruehle
Lie
Roadside Spraying Notice From Local District
A terse notice states that a roadside spraying program is planned this week in the district. It indicates that a specific cleanup material will be available at the district maintenance shed and that no general roadside spraying will occur this year.
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Ae Russe Peterson
Siprvicer
Othe
Graettinger Markets Wednesday June 21 Prices
Market brief from Graettinger reports Wednesday June 21 with corn at 1.19, oats listed with fees, and beans at 2.68, reflecting commodity quotes and price notes for the period.
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Graettinger
Iowa Declares June 18 25 as Soil Conservation Week
Iowa marks its 30th observance of soil and water conservation week with Gov Hughes proclaiming the period to promote soil and water conservation districts. The Times issue highlights the week and lists firms supporting conservation efforts.
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Iowa
Gov. Hughes
the Times
Soil Conservation Weeks
Graettinger Softball Schedule Mixes Week Activities
Graettinger hosts Top Inn from Estherville at Evergreen Park Sunday night. The local team also plays Ayrshire tonight and Binings of Estherville on Tuesday on their diamond.
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Graettinger
Viet Nam evacuation. Michael Schipull listed in operation
Fragmentary report shows Pvt Michael Schipull involved in an evacuation mission in Viet Nam. The text references coastal approaches and Viet Cong bunkers, noting shipboard and ground actions, with Ammunition and supply roles amid combat conditions.
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Pfe
Michael Schipull
Viet Nam
Pirates Rout Spirit Lake 9-4 in wild four inning spree
Graettinger Caratesse leads Graettinger against Spirit Lake as a four error fourth inning drives seven Pirate runs. Richard Rose throws five solid innings for the Pirates with Rose Moran Nicol Reynolds Bobbt Dean Peterson each adding hits. Spirit Lake pitchers Hansen Hagburg and Mossman toil but costly errors seal the defeat.
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Rodney Torreson
Graettinger
Caratesse
Spirit Lake
Evergreen Pa
Spit Lake
Erpor Breent Messmanny
Dut
Ron Moran
Boblit
Paul Bisgard
Moran
Seely
Leonard Nicoul
Mike Bablito Ale
Rose
Poe Siath
Ae Pates
Uave
Sare
Graet- Unger
Richard Rose
Pirates
Hasen
Hagburg
Theim
Nicol
Reynolds
Bobbt
Dean Peterson
Hansen
Mossman
Baseball Schedule For Next Week At Milford And Evergreen
Milford PeeWee and Mite teams play Monday June 28 at Milford then go to Terris on Wednesday June 28. The only home game is Tuesday June 27 when Milford Mites and high school teams visit Evergreen Park for Lakes League action. Friday June 30 the local high school and Mite teams travel to Estherville. Coaches aim to reschedule several games from recent weeks. Evergreen Park hosts one of the summer sectional high school tournaments July 12 to 15 with pairings pending.
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Graettinger
Ball Park
Graettinger PeeWee and
Evergreen Park
Lions Club Benefit Auction Saturday Night at Eight
A Lions Club benefit auction is set for Saturday night starting at 8 pm. The event features local participants and community volunteers, with proceeds supporting club activities.
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Lions Club
Benefit Auction Supports Summer Recreation and Projects
Graettinger Lions sponsor a community benefit auction Saturday at the Our Community building. Items for bidding include furniture and assorted goods with lunch served by Bethel Lutheran circle. Proceeds aid a summer recreation program and local projects. registration for three $5 cash prizes will occur, with pickup arrangements offered by Graettinger State Bank and Lions members.
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Graettinger
Cava
The
Lions
Graettinger State Bank
Times Office
Lions Club
Brown
Bortint
Bethel Lutheran Church Circle
Graettin- Kee
Privet
Sie
Safe
Nursing graduate Marlene Selinell to enlist in Air Force
Marlene Selinell daughter of Mr and Mrs Wildtly Scanell of Graettinger Wascoe graduates from the South eran School of Nursing at Ebbly Morn Hall Sioux City Sunday afternoon June 11 She is employed at Holy Family hospital and plans to enlist in the Air Force this fall.
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Marlene Selinell
Wildtly Scanell
Graettinger
Wascoe
Southeran School of Nursing
Ebbly Morn Hall
Sioux City
Holy Family Hospital
Air Force
Farmers Battle Rain To Begin Field Work This Week
Farmers moved into fields Tuesday to resume cultivating corn and beans after three weeks of rainy weather. Rain totals reached 0.33 inch on Thursday, with more damp conditions over the weekend and into Monday. June rainfall nears nine inches since the rainy spell began in May. Gravattinger reported heavier amounts while Ure Weenend saw additional moisture before clearing on Wednesday.
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Graettinger
Munday
Gravettinger
Methodist Church Awards Contract To Andersen Construction
Graettinger Methodist Church trustees and building committee awarded Andersen Construction of Emmetsburg a 60650 contract for a church addition. Groundbreaking service set for Sunday June 25, with remodeling including entrance, office, rest rooms, supply room, classrooms, and fellowship parlor on the first floor and four classrooms plus furnace room in the basement. Pastor Ronald Swedhery notes balcony glazing will provide overflow seating during peak hours.
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Graettinger Methodist Church
Andersen Construction
Emmetsburg
Ister
Ronald Swedhery
Buck Prizes Awarded and More Draws Planned Saturday
Bertha Axchen claimed a 825 Buck prize in Gruet tnger s Saturday night drawing. Other winners were Loretta Schany LeRoy Odd son and Mrs Julius Darker. Four more 25 Buck prizes are scheduled for this week s drawing at 9 30 Saturday.
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Bertha Axchen
Gruettnger
Loretta Schany
LeRoy Oddson
Julius Darker
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Twister
L. H. Thoreson
Farmers Mutual Insurance
Inatall
Pacarc
Dalen
Oat Valley View
New Graettinger
Jolene Kay Dalen
Mro
Alvin Dalen
O. J. Reitz
Bethel Lutheran Church
Onrici
Aed
Fuhrman Funeral Home
Fra Kleine
Ceylon
Minn
Airs
Ingvald Dalen
Grover
Cottinger
Everween Park
Ariana
ISC
Chris Michiel Lo
Senat
Liyde
SV Sehaptll
Purl
Persting Ceeenthy
Vietnar Pyt
Schipacl
Sefipuyl
Nck
LeBee Powers
Esther
Sle
Ier
the Motevists
Ny Curben
Prather
Ip Losals
Gramtinger
Bob Besehor- Carlson
Schnell
War Battery
Lowe
Megee
Sehnell
East Allstars
West Allstars
Bob Beschorner
John Prather
Castels
Graettinger Youth Ceater
Legion Hal
Marlene Schnell
Methodist Church
Andersen Construction Company
Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors
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