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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1959
Page
6
Graettinger Municipal Light plant reports a 1958 audit showing operating profit up by 3,982.74 from 1957 and income higher by 1,914.65 while expenses fell 2,068.09, with a balance sheet published for patrons and a continued note on page eight.
The Graettinger Coop Grain board held an organizational meeting and reelected Henry Jensen as president. Arnold Biszgaard was named vice president and Arnold Alesch as secretary. Other directors include Wm Herke Albert Norris Joe Leonard Elmer Iverson. Staff was rehired with Jim Iverson as manager and Ray Tindall as assistant manager. Jensen will leave for military service soon. Cliff Brighton runs the portable grinder and mixer. Mrs Jim Iverson is bookkeeper. Miss Shirley Thompson will join as bookkeeper after school ends.
Roger Henningsen named coach and manager of Graettinger Midget and Mite teams as they rejoin the Border Line Junior League. The loop includes Ochevedan Sibley Round Lake Lake Park Graettinger Rock Rapids Estherville and games run June 8 to July 27. Mite age limit is 13 with practice at Evergreen Park June 1 at 2 PM.
The Graettinger Ball Park association board of directors held its organizational meeting last week. Cap Henderson was reelected president of the board and Geo. Frick was reappointed manager of the concession stand. The board includes Henderson, Frick, Lars Thomsen, Ed Herke and Oral Bonstead.
Graettinger High School presents The Thread That Runs So True Friday May 15 with cast including John Graven as Jease Stewart Leo Beschorner as Budge Dennis Nissen as Guy Hawkins Bob Fanning as John Conway Kathy Hartung as Veida Larry Herko as Burt Shirley Bonstead as Leonora Marlene Duus as Robin Larry Mastens as Bacckle JoAnn Reeves as Keats Ghiftey Thompson as Jenny Lots Fey as Golly Alan Norris as Billy Jos Geastninger as Ove Micrgle Andérech as Neamy Deane Other in cast Batty and more listed.
Funeral services for Albert Chrestiansen 70 who died Monday in Estherville were held Thursday at First Lutheran Church with burial in Valley View cemetery. Survivors include widow Mathilda three sons and four daughters with seven grandchildren and four sisters. The service was led by Rev C T Fijelstul and Rev Theodore Maakestad.
A correction notes an omitted instance during Cora Christopher’s 51 year teaching career. It names Cheryl Rose as the grandchild, Mary Evelyn Rose as the mother, and Myron Fogde as the grandfather in the previously published item.
The next Saturday night prize reaches 100 dollars at the 9 p m drawing in Graettinger participating stores. Last week's 75 dollar prize went unclaimed by Albert Linn of Estherville per drawing officials.
Graettinger saw unofficial rainfall of 3.7 inches since Saturday easing drought fears. Soaking thundershowers brought 0.6 inches Saturday night, 0.35 inches Monday morning, 1.1 inches Monday night, and 1.65 inches Tuesday to Wednesday. The May total surpassed the 1958 May level, while April totals remained well below long-term averages. Weather observer Lewis Gusn notes regional drought persistence since the 1980s.
Janice Felkey, Graettinger High School senior, receives a $500 nursing scholarship from the American Cancer Society Iowa Division. Another winner, Margaret Fude of Marathon, is also named. Funds cover tuition, fees, books, and uniforms for Iowa nursing programs. Recipients must complete training and practice in Iowa for two years after graduation.
Supt F M Hartung urges Graettinger High School parents of juniors and seniors to supervise after the 1959 Junior Senior Banquet on May 9 at 6 30 p m and the following Prom from 8 30 p m to midnight The letter stresses school responsibility ends at midnight and asks parents to know their children plans and approve post prom activities to ensure a safe happy youth experience
Graettinger firefighters were summoned to the Dick Grethen farm just before noon Thursday when a tractor in the farmyard caught fire. The blaze was extinguished before department arrival. The incident closed with no injuries reported.
Notice to Gract tinger dog owners states all dogs in Gracttinger must hold city license tags by Saturday May 16. Tags cost $1 for males and $3 for females. After May 16 dogs without tags will be impounded. Dogs must be confined or on a leash to prevent property damage and wardens’ complaints.
Don Bradley 44 son of Mr and Mrs Ed Bradley of Grachtnger Iowa is hospitalized at University Hospital Iowa City with spinal meningitis. He became ill last week and was rushed to Iowa City Friday for treatment. He has partial paralysis on his left side but shows steady improvement. Mrs Bradley remains with her son at Iowa City. Don enjoys cards and letters. address University Hospital Iowa City.
B F Bradley age 90 long time Palo Alto county court bailiff died Wednesday morning at 10 at Palo Alto Memorial hospital Emmetsburg after a month of serious illness. He had been staying with his daughter Mrs W H McConnell for several months.
Pastor Philip Luttio, Missionary to Japan, will speak at Wallingford Lutheran Church. He will address Sunday 9:30 a.m. worship and 8 p.m. Family Night, with additional services Monday to Wednesday at 8 p.m. All services are open to the public.
Graettinger Iowa voters head to the polls Tuesday June 2 to decide a public measure to remodel the town hall. The plan creates about 30-foot and 24-foot additions for a new fire station and library quarters with funds up to 24000 dollars and a tax levy not exceeding 414 mills. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm at the town hall.
More than 100 Des Moines business leaders representing the Manufacturers and Wholesalers Bureau of the Greater Des Moines Chamber will lead the Des Moines good will tour parade on Tuesday afternoon. Des Moines policeman Tony Mihalovich, known as Iowa's friendliest cop, will head the procession along with a contingent of Des Moines police officers forming a small band.
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