Exchange Student From Italy To Speak At PTA Meeting
Graettinger PTA meets March 17 at 8 p m in the school community room. Giorgio Tormene, an 18 year old exchange student from Mantova Italy, will speak about life in Italy government religion crops and more. He studies at Emmetsburg high school through the American Field Service and plans to tour the United States before returning home.
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Graettinger Pta
Giorgio Tormene
Mantova
Italy
Emmetsburg High School
Giorgio
United States
Rome
Milan
Emmetsburg
C. C. Moore
Yugoslavia Representation At Midwest Model United Nations
Ron Christianson of Graettinger will represent Yugoslavia as a special political committee member at the Midwest Model United Nations in St. Louis Missouri March 18 21 Twelve students from the State College of Town participate representing the United States and Yugoslavia The event aims to spark interest in the United Nations and offers insight into the petitions of all countries on current issues It is the largest intercollegiate Model UN gathering in the Midwest with delegations from multiple Midwestern states.
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Ron Christianson
Yugoslavia
Model United Nations
Cedar Falls
State College of Town
United States
St. Louis
Missouri
Graettinger
United Nations
Midwest
Emmetsburg Plans Big St Patrick Day Celebration
Emmetsburg Iowa hosts a St Patrick Day parade Saturday March 14 with Dublin mayor Sean Moore and his wife as Sister City delegates. Queen candidates from eight Palo Alto county high schools compete for Miss Shamrock while a 2 pm parade features local floats and marching units. Cheryl Jensen represents Graettinger High School and judging is at 10 am in the Iowa Theatre. Three dances planned after events with Irish souvenirs for sale in town.
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Emmetsburg
Iowa
Jungh Isle
Dublin
Sean Moore
Inc Cluding
Palo Alto County
Shamrock
Cheryl Jensen
Grachtinger High School
Iowa Theatre
St. Patrick’s
Christy Drug Grand Opening Draws 2500 Attendees
More than 2,500 people registered at Christy Drug during a two day grand opening on Friday and Saturday. Door prizes included a car won by Mrs. Edgwood Hyatt and daily prizes for Mrs. Henry Poppinga and W. F P. Darker. Doug Nelson won the children's prize, and Don Bradley claimed silverware for closest guess on aspirin count at 18 971 of 19 000. Dan and Cherri Christensen hosted and praised community turnout. Christy Drug announces a Thank You sale with widespread specials. About 700 strawberry sundaes were sold at 13 cents on Saturday.
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Christy Drug
Edgwood Hyatt
Henry Poppinga
W. F P. Darker
Doug Nelson
Don Bradley
Dan
Cherri Christensen
Christy
Reynard Satory Seeks Northwest District ISEA Vice President
Graettinger teacher Reynard Satory, in the classroom eight years, announces candidacy for vice president of the Northwest District Iowa State Teachers Association at the ISHA convention in Des Moines on March 21. He has held multiple officer roles in local and county education groups, served as district advisor to FFA, and attended state meetings. Satory holds a BA from Buena Vista College, a BS from Town State University, and has graduate work at Hankksto State College.
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Reynard Satory
Graettinger
Northwest
Iowa State Teachers Association
ISHA
Des Moines
Satory
Local Education Association
FFA
Buena Vista College
Town State University
Hankksto State College
PPA
Odebolt
Dan Brown
Gaettinger
Dale Hoffman
Bill Graettlinger
Tim Murphy
Gary Nicol
Keith Norris
Local area escapes snowstorm with light Sunday snowfall
The region avoided the main snowstorm that dumped about four inches south of here while locals saw around two inches Sunday forenoon. Temperatures fell near zero Monday morning but rose with sunny skies by Monday afternoon and warmed toward the upper 30s to 40s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Here
Mercury
Rites Friday At Emmetsburg For Mrs. Fred Theil
Mrs. Fred Theil 66 of Swea City and former area resident dies Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital after a week’s hospitalization. Funeral at St Thomas Catholic Church Emmetsburg Friday 10 am with burial in St. John’s Cemetery Emmetsburg. Rosary 8 pm Thursday at Martin Funeral Home. Survived by daughter Mrs Wayne Christensen Swea City sister Mrs Ralph Tindall Graettinger brother Tom Conway Mallard and two grandchildren. Nine other relatives and friends from the area attend services. (Note: This summary condenses the obituary and related district news into a concise card style notice.)
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Fred Theil
Britt
Emmetsburg
Mr. Theil
Theil
Swea City
Wayne Christensen
Ralph Tindall
Graettinger
Tom Conway
Graettinger Shopper Wins $75 Buck Prize Saturday
Mrs Don Torreson claimed the $75 Buck award after being present at the Graettinger drawing. Next Saturday afternoon prize will be 25 in stores in the weekly three o clock drawing. Salvation Army Drive letters are being mailed with returns already received. Local treasurer H A Elsenbast in Graettinger oversees the drive for 650 communities with a health and welfare program.
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Don Torreson
Salvation Army
H. 4
Elsenbast
Graettinger
Salvation Army Service Unit
Linnie S Jamison 86 Died Sunday Afternoon
Linnie S Jamison 86 mother of Maxwell Jamison of Graettinger died at 3 45 p m Sunday at Lauritsen nursing home Estherville from a heart attack She had been moved from Holy Family hospital March 6 funeral services were held Tuesday at Reese Funeral home Estherville and Wednesday in West Des Moines Burial was in Jordan cemetery Born December 1877 at Booneville she lived in Valley Junction Greenfield and West Des Moines She moved to Graettinger area to live with son Maxwell Surviving are four daughters three sons 27 grandchildren 47 great grandchildren one brother and one sister
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Linnie S. Jamison
Maxwell Jamison
Graettinger
Lauritsen
Estherville
Holy Family Hospital
Reese
Roy Hendrickson
Jamison
West Des Moines
Christian Church
Jordan Cemetery
Booneville
Town
Albert England
Valley Juncion
Greenfield
Valley Junction
John D. Jamison
Mal
Wallingford
Graetlinger
Ada Ziemer
Orange
Calif
Adda Thompson
Morris
Lloyd
Helen) Wheeler
Helmer
Sarah) Kasa
James
Maxwell
Clarence
Des Moines
Ervin England
Perry, Mo
Rachel Youtz
West Des ‘Moines
63 Crop Corn Under Support Reported in Jalo Alto County
Farmers in Jalo Alto county put 2 937 687 bushels of 1963 crop corn under price support loans and purchase agreements through January 1964. ASCS chair Joe A. Lynch reports national totals near 320 million bushels for 1963, down from 354 million for 1962 through January. Continued on page five. Firemen called to Groettinger school for a smoking trash can in the shop room on Wednesday night. Cause not immediately known. Tarzan film shows at Graettinger Theatre Saturday and Sunday. Rodney Kim, son of Mr and Mrs Gunnar Thim, received his discharge from the U S Army after three years service, stationed with 5th Army Headquarters in Chicago in IBM work.
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Jalo Alto
Joe A. Lynch
ASCS
Groettinger
Wight
Sy Weintraub
Graettinger Theatre
Jock Mahoney
Rodney Thim
Rodney Kim
Gunnar Thim
U. S. Army Service
5Th Army
Chicago
IBM
Wallingford Market Day sale on March 26 proceeds at 1 PM
The 52nd annual Wallingford Market Day sale begins at 1 PM Saturday sponsored by the Wallingford American Legion post. Details to follow. On Monday April 6 Wm H McConnell hosts a public farm auction one mile north of Osgood with details to come later.
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Wallingford
Wallingford American Legion Post
Wm. H. McConnell
Osgood
Change in Time for Knitting Classes
Graetlinger adult night school shifts next week knitting classes due to PTA schedule. Beginning class moves to Monday 7:30 PM at the school. Advanced class now meets Tuesday 1:30 PM at the Alys Carlew home.
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Graetlinger Adult Night School
PTA
Alys Carlew
Graettinger High selects 22 for National Honor Society
A faculty committee at Graettinger High School selected 22 students for the National Honor Society, reflecting scholastic averages, school tenure, and service, leadership, and character. Seniors named include Jim Daten and Steve Graettinger. juniors include Diana Bortini and Greg Hoekstra. a sophomore, Diana Bortini, is listed among honorees with transfer rules noted.
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Graettinger
Jim Daten
Bil Fude
Jim Girres
Steve Graettinger
Gerald Anderson
Martha Beck
Bill Rathman
Dale Munson
Doug Naac
Marsha Oleson
Ron Peterson
Cheryl Rose
Jim Skattebo
Chris Stuart
Betty Thoreson
Sophomor Diana Bortini
Greg Hoekstra
Dale Hoffman
Randy James
Mary Rolfson
Melvin Thompson
Storm Lake
Rose Tuininga
Bob Ashburn
Roger Madsen
Reg Satury
Gladys Scobell
Leland Stiles
National Society
Ten Graettinger students take National Merit Test
Graettinger High School principal Bob Ashburty reports ten students sat the National Merit Test Tuesday morning. Participants listed include Munson Doug Nanc Jim Oleson Ron Petersen Cheryl Rose Jim Skattebo Chris Stuart and Betty Thoreson.
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Graettinger
Bob Ashburty
Graettinger Wgh School
Martha Beck
Bill Rathman
Dale Munson
Doug Nanc
Jim Oleson
Ron Petersen
Cheryl Rose
Jim Skattebo
Chris Stuart
Betty Thoreson
Mrs Geo Graettinger Died Tuesday Evening Rites Friday
Mrs George M Graettinger aged 85 died about 5 p m Tuesday at Holy Family hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be Friday at 9 30 a m at Immaculate Conception church with Rev Vincent Beacom officiating. Burial at St Jacob's cemetery. Pallbearers named. Rosary recitation at Fuhrman Funeral home Graettinger. Surviving husband two sons Al J and Ralph M Graet linger of Graettinger 16 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren a brother and five sisters. Dollar Saver Days sale at C A Jensen store in Graettinger featured in issue.
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George M. Graettinger
Holy Family Hospital
Immaculate Conception Church
Vincent Beacom
St. Jacob's Cemetery
Fuhrman
Patrick
Mary O'Rourke
Graettinger
George Graettinger
Missionary Society
Rosary Society
al J. Graetlinger
Ralph M. Graetlinger
Grachinger
John O'Rourke
Dubuque
Iowa
Max Stark
Woolstock
Loras Donovan
Chicago
Frank McKenna
2Wingle
Clare Hayes
LaMotte
Cecelia O'Rourke
Towa
Skyline Dance For Funds For Retarded Children
Skyline club of Estherville under Lloyd Sampson will hold a special Saturday night dance to raise funds for the Retarded Children's fund. Admission is free and all in attendance will be paid 10 as a contribution. See ad for details.
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Skyline Dance
Skyline Club
Esthervile
Lloyd Sampson
Graettinger Market Prices Report March 11
Graettinger markets list corn at 1.50, oats at 66, beans at 2.50. Prices reflect supply notes for March 11 trading. Local buyers and farmers monitor grain values as market shifts occur.
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Graettinger
Marth
Graettinger Tractor Parts to Open in Graettinger
Graettinger Tractor Parts Inc plans Monday opening in the remodeled Erickson Grocery building on east main street. Danmel Schnell will manage the home owned store, an associate of ITCO distributing company, offering repair parts for tractors and farm implements. Grand opening planned soon. Schnell is a Graettinger high school graduate and Estherville Junior College alumnus. he and his wife plan to move to Graettinger.
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Graettinger Tractor Parts, Inc
Erickson Grocery
East Main Street
Danmel Sehnell
Graettinger
Itco Distributing Company
Kansas City
TTCO
Itco Company
Schnell
Darrel Schnell
Graettinger High School
Estherville Junior College
Estherville
Halvor Clemsteon Howe
Darrel
Lae
Wilbur Schnell
Greett
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Alma Burra
Lorm
Earl Erickson
Edwin Graettinger
Graettiner
Clyde Richardson
Nes
George Varco
Robert Wise
Ernest Osking
Ringsted
Norman Anderson
Curlew
ISEA
Reynard
Graettinger High
Cc. A. Jensen
C. A. Jensen
Grachtinger
V-Stores
Erickson
Grachtinger Tractor Parts, Inc
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