Graettinger Pirates Reach First State Tourney Appearance
Graettinger celebrates its first state tournament berth after a two point win over Pocahontas. A townwide celebration features a fire truck parade, pep rally, and a 3 am Happy Hour meal funded by locals. Tickets are available through Graettinger School for the opening round, with potential school closures if wins continue.
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Graettinger
Buzer
Pocahontas Boys
Spencer Kiwanis Club
Pirates
Pete Hanson
Hanson
Coach Hanson
Happy Hour
Dave Haggard
Graettinger Times
Pirate Press-Times
John Millen
Rescheduling Due to Tourney at Graettinger High
A number of school events are cancelled or moved as Graettinger High School competes in the State Basketball Tournament next week. The FFA Banquet shifts to Wednesday March 31. The Swing Show is rescheduled to February 23 and 24. NHS Induction is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday March 29. Adult Farmer's Pesticide Training classes for March 15 and 17 are postponed indefinitely.
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Graettinger High
FFA
National Honor Society
M and J Store to Close for Shelving Installation
The M and J Store will close for two days Monday March 15 and Tuesday March 16 for shelving installation. The owners say the shop will reopen Wednesday morning and stocking will occur during the closure period.
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M &J
Fish Sale by G H S Athletes and Cheerleaders
G H S athletes and cheerleaders are selling fish at ten dollars for a ten pound box. Proceeds go to defray athletic department expenses.
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G.H.S
Monday Deadline on Fund Applications
Monday is the deadline for applications to the Community Club and Business Peoples organization for funds for community projects. Harris Mortensen said that only written, priced ideas with actual amounts needed will be considered by the two groups.
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Business People's Organization
Harris Mortensen
Locals Plan Ice Capades Trip on April 3
A chartered Fort Dodge Transportation bus will take residents from Graettinger to Minneapolis for an afternoon Ice Capades show on Saturday April 3. John Poland organized the trip with over 30 of 44 seats reserved. cost is 17 dollars including transport and admission. Reservations call 8593598. a cut‑off date will be announced later.
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Times
John Poland
Graettinger
Fort Dodge
Minneapolis
Dresses Sought for Graettinger Swing Show
Allen Zevenbergen Graettinger High School vocal music director issues a plea for square dance dresses to use in the March 20 24 Swing Show. Contact Zevenbergen at the school to arrange loaned attire.
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Allen Zevenbergen
Graettinger High School
Zevenbergen
Directors To Be Elected At Terminal Cooperative Meeting
The annual meeting for Terminal Cooperative members set for March 22 at 7 30 p m will be held at Terris School. Patron owners from Terris Milford Wallingford and Graettinger offices will participate. Directors will be chosen by secret ballot.
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Terminal Cooperative
Terris School
Terris
Milford
Wallingford
Graettinger
Paul Forey
Graettinger Pirates Clinch State Berth With 38 36 Win
Steve Dawson hit two free throws with 12 seconds left to lift Graettinger past Pocahontas 38 36 in the substate at Spencer securing a spot in the boys state tournament. Four Pirates scored in double figures with Dawson leading at 10 as Graettinger edged Ringsted 86 63 in the district final earlier.
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Steve Dawson
Graettinger Pirates
Pocahontas Indians
Spencer
Ringsted Great Danes
Pirates
Ringsted
Terry Masters
Gerald Studer
Mike Masters
Randy Brobst
Mike Elsenbast
Graettinger
Gary Hansen
GHS
Pete Hansen
Pocahontas
Indians
Terry Mas
Ters
Dawson
Cooly
Greettinger
George Burns Seen in California and Graettinger Rumor
John Poland reports in Modern Maturity that George Burns has been seen in Graettinger while back at MGM Studios for a film. The note mentions Burns plays bridge daily at Hillcrest Country Club and won $18 tax free at lunch, with local denials of Burnsbridge gambling in Graettinger.
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John Poland
Modern Maturity
Graettinger
American Association of Retired Persons
George Burns
MGM
California
Burns
Jack Benny
Hillcrest Country Club
Turner
Poland
Stiles and Stiles
Burnsbridge
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