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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
8
A mixed, nostalgic babble of notes and quips. Mentions Lyndon B. Johnson health, a Father’s Day item, an article on expectant fathers, a stray anecdote from Spencer about a navy pilot, and light humor about readers and a baby squirrel. Contains many scattered references rather than a coherent report.
The Rev J Reitz of Bethel Lutheran Grach tinger and Rev Robert E Glaser of Wallingford were named clergy delegates from the Emmetsburg conferences to the national American Lutheran Church convention in Minneapolis in October. Myron Fogde of Grachtinger was chosen as an alternate lay delegate. The Rev Bruno Schlachtenhauser of Decorah was elected district president to succeed retiring Dr Hermann Siefkes on Jan 4. The convention approved a 316150 budget for the year and 1.5 million will be Iowa's share of the national ALC missions and benevolence budget. A new joint headquarters at Clotinge Grove Avia Des Moines will house the ALC and LCA, with construction at 187000 and plans for future expansion. Pastor I B Sorensen of Lake Mills was named to the executive committee.
Owen Cook, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Cook of Maqueketa, found four mushrooms measuring seven inches by three and a half inches in size.
Turkeys on the Lynn Engstrom farm near Dayton were scattered by a recent storm. About 28 birds were killed as they were denied shelter in a field, leaving farmers counting losses and damage from the incident.
County officers met June 23 to plan events and camp duties. A July 7 party for mentally retarded children is planned, with Martha Colburn coordinating and 4-Hers assisting. Camp plans for July 13-16 at the State Camping Center near Maddie include delegates, alternates, and a separate sewing project at Palo Alto Fair. Also urged are canning and freezing prep, with two Extension bulletins available, and a clothes closet cleanup guide to sort active from idle garments.
County officials discussed clothing drives to fund the treasury and a planned coaching store at the county fair. Teacher Gertrude Lawler of Gifford was honored for 50 years in education, with 1912 start in Secar and later at New Providence. board minutes approved routine motions and bills, including funds, deposits, and supplier payments to local firms and utilities.
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