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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
3
The Lost Island Lucky Stars 4-H club hosts a bake sale Saturday forenoon June 26 in the former Craettinger hardware building. Bread pies Kool-aid coffee bars and other foods will be offered.
Mrs. Earnest Skattebo reports senior Luther League sponsored two special breakfasts for high school and college graduates and their families. A party for 14 guests with coffee was hosted. several local families and relatives from Estherville and Norway are mentioned alongside travel plans and church events.
A two day meat animal evaluation clinic at Iowa State University campus invites 4 H members to learn live animal judging and carnal evaluation. It will include open minutes and follow up evaluation, housing for Pangopants and meals plus transportation details. The program cost is eight dollars and seventy eight cents.
The Pirates and Ruthven Midgets traded runs through seven innings at Evergreen Park. Dennis Jacobson and Stiles delivered key two out hits in the bottom of the seventh to cap a 4-3 Pirates victory while Ruthven led 1-0 before a late Pirates surge. Five Pirates hitters collected hits, including Stiles and Jacobson.
The Graettinger Midgets powered past Arnolds Park with a 3-0 victory behind Tim Kulow who pitched the complete game. Chris Petenen caught, and Holly Danson led hits with a triple and two singles as Graettinger amassed a balanced attack.
Graettinger and Batherville split a doubleheader at Ratherville as Coach Finch's PeaWeen posted a 4-0 win early, with Jin Petersen Tommy Ratow and Tony Masten forming the Battery. Tony Masten doubled and singled while Thin Rooney Mngled contributed for the locals.
The text reports multiple local baseball results and upcoming sectional playoffs. Graettinger Naeates beat Arnolds Park 26 2 with McGaitan and Petersen among hitters, while Mites down Ratsark 7 4. July 13 begins the local sectional at Ranconott Ruthven, with Ruthven leading into July 14 the Ruthven Emmetibung game. Other teams include Inchute Central Gillett Grove Ringstest and Algona area squads. Pirette softball beat Wuthven 15 10 on June 15. Junior high action sees Genettinger win 35 9 as Debbie Heller and Tom Shryock claim the win.
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Fragmented church notices list weekly services and classes across multiple dates. Entries reference Sunday School, adult instruction, Bible study, Mass or service times, and parish leadership, with scattered names and locations.
Local midget and high school teams both fell 3-2 at Mallard Tuesday night June 15. The high school game went to extras as Mallard scored on a walk and triple in the seventh. Pirate Tim Kulow and Lennie Witt led the offense with timely hits, while Graettinger fueled the Mallard win with seven hits.
The Craettinger Midgets defeated Spirit Lake 6-1 as Dean Lammers Holly Dawson and Tim Millen led with local hits. Dave Kinnett racked seven strikeouts for the hosts while Spirit Lake’s Munster Norstrom and Batters Balter were cited in relief of a 4-3 Pirates loss after late-inning trouble. Earl DeVolt retires after 29 years as bus driver in Oelwein district, noting over 151000 miles driven without an accident.
Steve Moran of Graettinger won the championship at the Independent Insurance Ee golf tournament in Estherville on Tuesday. Runners up were Jeff Blacker, Bob Short and Dean Summa from Estherville. Kevin Stiles, also of Graettinger, topped the novice class with Tim Cook of Sioux City second. The top three in each class advance to the state meet at Echo Valley Country Club in Des Moines in mid July.
Graettinger Iowa based FLEXIBILITY LOAN program offers long term farm loans with adjustable terms and payment options. The plan emphasizes flexible amortization and potential rate adjustments to fit agricultural finances.
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