Final Day For 1963 ASC Signup In Palo Alto County
Palo Alto county ASC urges farmers that Friday March 22 is the last day to sign up for the 1963 Feed Grain program. The office will stay open Friday evening to assist signups, with no extension expected. About 1,400 farmers, 76 percent, have signed so far, making Palo Alto the lead county in participation. Brennan and staff thank local farmers for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
ASC
Washington
Lawrence Brennan
Brent
Palo ‘Alto
Brennan
Palo Alto
Parent-Teacher Conferences Set for Graettinger on Friday
School authorities announce Parent-Teacher conferences will be held in the Graettinger school Friday March 29. A schedule of appointment times has been sent to parents. There will be no classes Friday and no afternoon kindergarten on Thursday March 28 when kindergarten conferences begin.
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Graettinger
Grade School Operetta Presents Johnny Appleseed On Friday
Fourth to sixth grade students will stage an operetta titled Johnny Appleseed at the school Friday evening March 29. The event features a theme around Johnny Appleseed and includes recipe books with 75 apple recipes sold for 25 cents, offered as souvenirs. Advance ticket and recipe book sales begin today per vocal music instructor Mr. Allen Zeyenbergen.
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Johnny “Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed
Allen Zeyenbergen
Leaders Hold Top Spots In Bridge And 500 Standings
The article notes leaders remain atop the February standings in Bridge and 500 in the Grachtinger Card-O-Rama series. It lists the top trio in 600 standings, with Masters at 13 660, Peter sen at 18 050, and Gradlinge at 12 500, and names in Bridge led by Warren at 19 800, Nane at 16 990, and Amivesen and Shiley at 15 090. A Card-O-Rama continuation is planned into May. Also on the calendar, a Boy Scout Benefit Basketball Jamboree is set for Saturday night, March 30 at Graettinger Berigum, with events for multiple grade levels and alumni and staff, proceeds for equipment.
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Atne
Masters
Lloyd Petersen
al Gradlinge
Frane’s Warren
R. T. Nane
C. Amivesen
C. A. Shiley
Graettin- Berigum
Douglas Everett
Proceetts
City Dog Licenses Due April 1s in Graettinger
Town of Graettinger reminds dog owners licenses are due by April 1 under city ordinance No. 14. After the date a 50 cent penalty per license is charged. Licenses available from Marshal Gib Stueve, Charley Bung, or Mayor Roy F. Peterson.
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Graatinger
Graettinger
Gib Stueve
Charley Bung
Roy ‘F. Peterson
Pocahontas REC Advertises Dishwasher Special Offer
The Pocahontas REC announces a Dishwasher Special through local electrical appliance dealers with a Double Bonus Time from March 20 to May 20. Complete details and rules of the offer are found in the Rural Electric Cooperative ad in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Rec
Rural Electric Cooperative
March Is Red Cross Month 100th Anniversary Observed
The Greettinger Red Cross Chapter joins a nationwide drive for members and funds marking 100 years of Red Cross service. The piece notes international reach, military family support, and community leadership urging public confidence and participation despite winter weather.
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Red Cross
Greettinger Red Cross
America
Grachtinger
World
United States
American Red Cross
Oite
Field
Frank Sheffield 90 Dies. Story City Native Had Long Civic Role
Frank S Sheffield, 90, longtime Story City resident and former police officer, died March 13 1963 in Knoxville Iowa. He farmed in Story Osceola and Palo Alto counties before returning to Story City 35 years ago. Survived by wife Luella Jan Wier and three daughters Lorene Irma Ethel, plus one brother and a sister. interment at Sheffield Cemetery. Services held March 16 at Story City with Williams Funeral Home Knoxville assisting.
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Story County
Iowa
Palo Alt
Frank S. Sheffield
Gruettinger
Collins Memorial Hospital
Knoxville
Royal Peter Arst Merncia Squire Sheffield
Howard Township
Story City
Luella Jan Wier
C. F. Wier
Sheffield
Osceola County
Palo Alto
Grachtinger
Nathan N. Sheffield
Farar
Co. H. 8Th Iowa Infantry
Lorene
Milo. L. Hausnar
Kinoxville
Irma
Walter J. Matsen
Ames
Ethel
Irvin P. Myhre
Nevada
Lint
Nina Wiggins
Vernon C. Matsen
New Providence
Eugene L. Matson
Newton
Phyllis Matsen Smith
Duane
Elwyn L
Myhre
Sheffield Cemetery
Pallo Carers
Eugene L. Matsen
Elwyn L. Myhre
Duane L. Smith
Robert Larsen
Eldon Skattcho
Estherville
Larsen Funeral Home
Williams Funeral Hom
Graettinger Firemen Auction Dance April 17
The Graettinger volunteer fire department will hold its annual Spring benefit dance on Wednesday night April 17 at the Skyline ballroom. Music will be by Guy DeLeo and his orchestra. Ticket sales for the benefit event will be conducted by the firemen.
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Graettinger Volunteer Fire Department
Skyline Ballroom
Guy DeLeo
No School Friday as Teachers Attend ISEA Meeting
Graettinger faculty will have no classes Friday March 22 to attend the North Central district Iowa State Education Association convention in Fort Dodge.
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ISEA
Graettinger
Tawa State Education ‘Association
Fort Dodge
Oklahoma Showings Set for Saturday and Sunday at Graettinger
The Magna Production presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma in CinemaScope and Technicolor at the Graettinger Theatre this weekend. An all star cast led by Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones headlines with George Grahame and Rod Steiger among the featured performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers Andi Hammerstein
Ao Pond
Graettinger Theatre
Twentieth Century- Fox
Gordon MacRae
Ghorla Gea Grahame
Shirley Jones
Gene Wnelcop
Charlotte Gremmwood
Wadie ‘Albert
James Whitmore
Rod Steiger
Alans
Johnson named Palo Alto County Extension Director
John Johnson of Ames has been named County Extension Director for Palo Alto County, effective May 1, 1963. He succeeds R. W. Ashby and brings a background from Iowa State University and 4-H work. Johnson will oversee agriculture, farm management, community development, and youth programs in Emmetsburg, working with Mrs. Margaret Pratt and Mrs. Elaine Johnson.
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John Johnson
Ames
Palo Alto
Johnson
R. W. Ashby
Marshall County
Jolson
Towa State University
East Pottawattamie County
Towa State
Charles Stillman
Paulo Alto
Palo Alto County
Heavill
Margaret Pratt
Jlome
Elaine Eldridge
Torvill
Johnsons
Emmetsburg
Saturday Prize Draw Seeks Winners Across Stores
Graettinger's hosts a three o'clock drawing offering a $50 prize next Saturday. Stores participate for a chance to win. Mrs. Walter Leslie did not claim last week's $25 award. Anniversary program at Skyline Ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Walter Leslie
High School Athletic Dinner Sponsored By Lions Club
High School athletic dinner sponsored by the Lions Club is announced for Monday night March 25. The report also notes nurse capping ceremonies at St Joseph Mercy Sunoal ct Naydig, with Patricia Ann Kathman receiving her nurse's cap in the hospital chapel, and Reverend Father Kevin Gray delivering the principal remarks at Trinity Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Patricia Ann Kathman
Aly
Lawrence BE. Kathman
Grachtinger
St. Joseph Mercy Sunoal Ct
Kevin Gray
S. D.S
Sioux City
Father Gray
Trinity Seminary
Patricia
Second Fire Tears Through Kerber Milling Co At Emmisturg
A second blaze in a week at Kerber Milling Co in Emmisturg destroyed the remaining facilities. The first fire earlier Tuesday gutted a mill elevator building, and Sunday’s fire leveled another elevator, killing the firm’s remaining capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerber Milling Co
Emmisturg
Graettinger Athletic Dinner to Honor Teams and Nolan Speaker
Graettinger residents will honor the high school boys and girls basketball teams and the 1962 football squad at the annual Lions Club dinner on Monday night March 25. Bob Nolan of Emmetsburg, former Terris high school coach, will be the main speaker. Tickets on sale at Hamernberg Drug, Graettinger State Bank, or the school office. booster tickets are $2.50 and dinner tickets $1.50.
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Graettinger Area
Graettinger High School
Graettinger Lions Club
Hanemerberg Drug
Graettinger State Bank
Bob Nolan
Emmetsburg
Nolan
Terris
Reg Satory
Dollar Saver Days at C A Jensen Store Event
Dollar Saver Days are in progress at the C A Jensen store with a wide range of featured items. Check this issue for several highlighted bargains and product picks available during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Jensen
C.A. Jensen
Sco Adn
Soil Fertility Topic For Last Farmers Class Tuesday Night
The Grachtinger adult farmer classes meet Tuesday night March 26 at 7 30 instead of regular Wednesday. The topic is Soil Fertility and this will be the year’s final class. It will conclude with analysis of sail destiny results from Iowa State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Iowa State University
Graettinger Markets Wednesday March 20 Corn Oats Beans
Market summary from Graettinger reports prices for corn oats and beans on Wednesday March 20. The note lists current prices with weekend or midweek context and indicates market activity for the listed grain commodities.
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Graettinger
Community Auction at Emmetsburg This Saturday
A community auction will be held in Emmetsburg on Saturday March 23 one block east of the REA building at the south edge of town. The sale features farm items and general goods for local buyers with emphasis on community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
REA
Orville Rustad
California
Wallingford
Scond
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Albert
Hoyer Ga
Frank Sheffield
Circle 9
Immaculate Conception
Nine of the Rosary Seciety
Immaculate Conception Church
Russell [Boming
Sammet Murphy
Lost Island Cemetery
Lost Island Lutheran Vharch
Spain
Immaculate Conception Parish
Immaculate Conception Hall
Graettinger Firemen's Dance
Oklahoma
Skyline
Bert Ryan
Gies
Primersburg
Ogreda, Nebr
Albuquerque
N. M
Ryan
Liz
Trava
Robert Nolan
Doug Chrintiansen
Bob Vasey
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Doug
Harvey Chris. Hansen
Bob
Robert Vasey
LOS
R. W. Nunamaker
Nunamaker
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