George E Pingle Jr Appointed Methodist Minister Here
The Rev. George E. Pingle Jr was appointed pastor of the Graettinger Methodist church and began duties last Sunday after joining the North Iowa Conference at Mason City He was born in Chicago and has teaching experience at Iowa Wesleyan College He succeeds Rev J A Amundsen who resigned a month ago He plans to live in the parsonage and enjoys fishing and sports
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George E. Pingle
Graettinger Methodist Church
Pingle
North Iowa
The
Methodist Church
Mason City
Rev
Fingle
Chicago
University of Chicago
Naperville
Midwest
J. A. Amundsen
Legion Installation of Officers Friday
Pete James commander of the Gracttinger American Legion post announced installation of newly elected officers Friday evening at the local Legion hall. A Legion Stag will follow the installation and all members are urged to attend.
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Pete James
American Legion
Legion Hall
Library Story Hour At Graetting Saturday 3 PM
The Graetting library hosts a story hour Saturday afternoon from 3 to 4 for children from pre school age to third grade. Mrs Wesley Sevdy will read on Saturday June 30 in the event marking the community program for youngsters.
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Graetting Library
Wesley Sevdy
Soaker Rain Spreads Across Region With Thunder Showers
Gracttinger reported two inches of rain late Monday night and early Tuesday morning as thunder showers swept the area. Friday brought 0.65 inch of rain in spotty showers. The system marked the first general rainfall of the year, accompanied by warm to hot temperatures and a later cooldown. Crop damage occurred in the High Lake area from wind and hail, with the north and east reporting the most impact.
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Gracttinger
High Lake
Gary Johnson Named FFA Future Farmer of the Month
Gary Johnson a Graettinger High School junior and Graettinger FFA treasurer was named July Future Farmer of the Month by the executive committee. An active FFA member for two years, he earned multiple honors in grain judging, livestock, and project work including Hampshire litters and dairy heifers. He served as junior FRA treasurer, led savings efforts, and participated in basketball and other school activities. He is the son of Everett and Mrs. Johnson, farming northwest of Graettinger, and attends Graettinger Methodist Church.
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Gary Johnson
Graettinger
Future Farmers of America
Gary
FFA
FRA
Spencer
Palo Alto
Hampshire
Philo Alto County Fair
Par
Sioux City
Spencer Fair
Falo Alto
Everett Johnson
May sign soil bank contracts at ASC office
Lawrence D Brennan of the Emmetsburg ASC office announced that Palo Alto county producers eligible for soil bank payments may sign their contracts at the Emmetsburg office if they received a card listing their measured corn acres. Contracts must be signed by July 20 for farm operators and July 31 for landlords.
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Lawrence D. Brennan
Emmetsburg
ASC
Palo Alto County
Wm. Brodersen
Palo Alto
Brennan
Sail Bank
Grachtinger Softball League schedules double header week two
The Grachtinger softball league will play a double header Sunday night as week two begins. Last Sunday Philgas beat Lost Island 5 to 0 and Blue Ribbon defeated Legion 25 to 11. Next Sunday Philgas faces Fay's and PFA meets Legion.
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Grachtinger
Philgas
Lost Island
Blue Ribbon
Legion
Fay's
PFA
Philgaa
Fay
FFA
Dr. Dawson Sets Up General Practice Here July 2
Dr. Robert Dawson, physician and surgeon, will open a general practice in a new office July 2. He is a Moorland native, a 1955 University of Iowa medical graduate with surgical fellowships, and interned at Broadlancing Des Moines. Office hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 5, plus evening hours in summer. Arnold Henningsen will be receptionist.
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Robert Dawson
der Green
Dawson
Moorland
Town
Fort Dodge
W. F. Dawson
Moor- Lend
Moor-land
Towa University
Towa University School of Medicine
Broadliwng Hospital
Des Moines
Joan Tolandey
Swedesburg
Jerry
Billy
Harold
Dr. Dawson
Arnold Henningsen
Political conventions at Emmetsburg Friday
Palo Alto county delegates from both parties will meet in Emmetsburg on Friday June 29. The Democratic delegates convene in the court room at 10 a.m. The Republican delegates meet at the K P Hall at 8 p.m.
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Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
K.P. Hall
Roller Queen Candidate From Graettinger Wins Support
Wifrette McConnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm McConnell of near Graettinger is one of seven candidates from various towns for the Roller Queen title in the Jackson Holler Rink in Emmetsburg. A Graettinger high school senior active as a football cheerleader majorette in the marching band and basketball player she will be among voters at skating sessions to choose a favorite. coronation is planned for August at the Jackson.
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Wifretta McConnell
Wm. McConnell
Graettinger
Varias Town
Jackson Holler Rink
Emmetsburg
MccConnecll
Graettinger High School
The
Jackson
Midgets Play Hext Two Games At Home
The Greettinger Midgets and Mites will play at home Friday night and Monday night at Eves Keon park. The Melville towns will play here Friday night and Milford will may here Monday night. The Greettinger teams are one defeated thas far in games played in the Junior Lakes League. The Gracttinger Midgets will play Batherville in a non league encounter at Wallingford at 6 p.m. as part of Wallingford's Independence Day celebration. EMMETSBURG HIGH HERE TUESDAY NIGHT The Emmetsburg High school baseball team is scheduled to meet the Grachtinger Pirates next Tuesday night, July 3, at Evergreen park.
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Greettinger
Eves Keon Park
Melville
Milford
Thas Far
Gracttinger
Batherville
Wallingford
Emmetsburg High
Grachtinger Pirates
Evergreen Pack
Pioneer Hi-Bred Seed corn ad seeks detasselers in Algona
In this week’s Times an advertisement from Pioneer Hi-Bred Seed corn of Algona announces a need for detasseling workers. Interested parties should contact Cynthia Vasey. A company spokesman said detasseling would likely begin mid July depending on the weather. The ad notes that more detasslers are needed this year in the area.
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Algona
Cynthia Vasey
Boe
Wallingford Fourth of July celebrates with all day events
Wallingford American Legion plans its fifth annual Fourth of July with a full day of activities. Dayton Countryman IA attorney general will give the address at 2:30. Highlights include a tractor rodeo at 10:30, parade at 1:30 led by Ringsted band, running and fat man races at 2, motorcycle races at 3, a baseball game at 6, a treasure hunt at 7:30, a night show at 8:15, and free fireworks around 9:30. Wildlife exhibits by Iowa State Conservation display will be open all day.
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Wallingford American Legion Post
Dayton Countryman
Iowa
FBYP
Wallingford
Ringsted Band
Ghost Chasers Motorcycle Club
Spencer
Gruettinger
Estherville
Ball Park
Knel Radio Sturs
KWWL
Iowa State Conservation
Maureen Traver Poem Selected for Publication
Maureen Traver Graettinger high school senior has a poem titled Destination Heaven selected for publication in Sermons in Poetry by the American Poetry Society of Los Angeles. The poem appeared in the spring High School Poetry anthology and the society seeks reprint permission.
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American Poetry Society of
Los Angeles
Calif
Maureen Traver
Graettinger
Miss Traver
American Poetry Society
the of America
Board of Judges
Tra Sandy
Mrag ‘Travar
Mra, Uy, A. Traver
Gracttinger
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Library
Keith Burg
Clarence D. Olson
Kenneth L. Jacobson
Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors
Watson
Watson Theatre
Don Glazier
Dolliver
Huntington
Donald Glazier
Joca Methodist Church
Huntington Methodist
ST. Paul's
Arthur W. Sorensen
St. Paul's Lutheran
Evergreen Park
Mrs. Won
Yor
Physichate
Asurgeon
Monthay
Ray
Cherry
Mrs. Dawson
Granttingee
Corner Finger State Bank
Jackson Rink
Wliretta
McConnell
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