Dinner Date Birthdays and Community Announcements
Dan Elwood city administrator spoke to senior citizens at Dinner Date about Graettinger water system improvements including replacement of old lines with plastic pipes a new well and a pedestal tower. The May June birthday party June 23 drew a good turnout and three wedding anniversaries were honored John Murson Albert Schneller and Albert Norris. The Class of 1952 plans a 25th reunion July 9 at Hillcrest Country Club with dinner at 7 00 p.m and invites other classes to visit after the program.
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Dan Elwood
Graettinger
John Murson
Albert Schneller
Albert Norris
Hillcrest Country Club
Mail-A-Book Program To Cease
The Mail-A-Book program will end next month as federal funding was not renewed. Over 3,000 books from 400 to 500 paperback sets will be distributed to Northwest Regional Libraries including Sheldon Spencer Cherokee Spirit Lake Woodbury County Moville Sac City and Sioux City. The sub stations of the Northwest Regional Library System will provide access to smaller libraries and rural readers. The program served shut in readers and area libraries hope for continuation if funding returns.
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Northwest
Sheldon
Spencer
Cherokee
Spirit Lake
Woodbury County
Moville
Sac City
Sioux City
Northwest Regional Library System
Nwrlis
Former Superintendent Hartung to Retire From New London Schools
Francis M. Hartung will retire July 1 after 15 years as New London Community school system superintendent. He began his career with 36 years in education, including five years as superintendent of Graettinger. He plans to move with his wife to Carlisle near grandchildren. He expressed readiness for retirement and appreciation for colleagues. The district and teaching associations honored him at Burlington and Morning Sun events.
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F. M. Hartung
New London
Francis M. Hartung
Hartung
Gra~ettinger
Carlisle
Burlington
Holiday Inn
Southeast Iowa
Jack Hamilton
Pohlman Re elected President of R E C
H M Pohlman of Laurel was reelected President and Chairman of the Board of Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative at the organizational meeting on June 23. G A Behem of Palmer was elected Vice President and Dennis E Larson of Laur em secretary. Charles J Stillman of Emmetsburg named Treasurer with Earl E Kerns of Mallard as authorized voting delegate and Robert Eckert of Mallard as alternate. The 41st Annual Meeting was June 1 at Pocahontas. Incumbent directors Lloyd W Simomon H M Pohlman and D F Dogotch reelected for three years. Coop serves about 2700 rural customers in Pocahontas and Palo Alto counties. Power supplied by Corn Belt Power Cooperative of Humboldt.
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H. M. Pohlman
Laurel
Pocahontas Rural Electric Cooperative
Pohlman
Pohlmin
Laurems
G. A. Behetems
Palmer
Dennis E. Larson
Laurem
Charles J. Stillman
Emmetsburg
Corn Belt Power Cooperative
Earl E. Kerns
Mallard
Robert Eckert
Pocahontas
Lloyd W. Simomon
D. F. Dogotch
Palo Alto
Corn Belt Power Cooperative of
Humbole
Rain totals show thin shower in June for area
The Graettinger rainfall measured 1.93 inches for June with 0.04 inches added on Tuesday. Emmetsburg and Estherville each reported 0.40 inch. The month’s total, 1.97 inches, remains less than half the June average.
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Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Lakeland Area Education Agency 3 overview and goals
An Iowa 1974 reform created 15 area education agencies replacing county systems. Lakeland Area Education Agency 3 serves Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, and Palo Alto counties with major offices in Spencer, Algona, Spirit Lake, Estherville, and Cylinder. The agency operates under a 10 member advisory committee and is funded by district cost per pupil. It emphasizes equalizing educational opportunities, strengthening programs, and enabling cooperative services for schools rather than running schools.
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Iowa
Lakeland
Legisature
Iowa State Department of Public Instruction
Lakeland Area
Lakeland Area Education Agency
Wayne Burnham
Spencer
Kenneth Salton
Ruthven
Leonard Johnson
Emmetsburg
Robert Stall
Estherville
Jack Limbaugh
Algona
Harvey Larsen
Swea City
Terry McGeorge
Spirit Lake
Area Education
Summer enrollment rises at Buena Vista College
Buena Vista College reports 167 enrolled in the first summer session, 30 more than last year. An additional 25 participate in the Elderhostel '77 program. The first session ends July 8, with the second session starting July 11.
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Buena Vista College
Paul Shafer
Probate of Will in Mavis Fogde Estate
The Iowa District Court of Palo Alto County announces probate of the will of Mavis M Fogde deceased. Pauline Neilson is appointed executor with six months to contest the will, file claims, and settle debts with Graettinger attorney service.
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Iowa District Court
Palo Alto County
Mavis M. Fogde
Pauline Neilson
Graettinger
Iowa
Ardesson, Pelzer & Hart
6Th St
Estherville
Down
Beer Can Collectors Trade Session at Gra ettinger Park
The Beer Can Collectors plan a two day trade session at Gra ettinger Ball Park on July 16 and 17. Displays will be open all day Saturday and Sunday with trading continuing both days. Public invited to view the displays and participate.
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Graettinger Ball Park
AID Man Promotes Boatowners Insurance Coverage
Proper insurance coverage on your boat can be as important to boating safety as life jackets. Your AID Insurance Agent can help you obtain the coverage you need for most pleasure crafts sail boats power boats and cabin cruisers. Call your AID Man soon for AID Boatowners protection.
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Leona Leonard
Elizabeth Howard
Clarissa Swanon
Bill Rasmussen
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