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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1957
Page
5
Bar that almost unknown quantity in these parts, thus far this year, came just a few minutes before game time of the district finals here last night and the championship game between Everly and Graettinger was rescheduled for tonight at 7 30.
Everly defeats Ayrshire 17 4 as Dave Blair fans 18 with strong pitching and charge of 17 runs on 8 hits. Graettinger tops Lake Park 14 5 in late game that ran past midnight as Everly and Graettinger secure a spot in district finals.
A .4 inch rain was measured in Graettinger marking the year’s heaviest rainfall to date. Rainfall varied widely nearby with some spots reporting lighter showers and others experiencing heavier totals. Farmers noted areas of sparse rain and several reported only a sprinkle.
The Junior-Senior Prom will be held at the Graettinger Gym on Friday May 10 at 8:00 p.m. Music by Little Joe's Dance Band with Ken Pavelko on vocals and trumpet. Admission for high school couples 15 cents, high school singles 10 cents, adults 1.00. After the prom, juniors and seniors will attend a midnight movie at Graettinger Theatre showing Lisbon starring Ray Milland and Ann Sheridan.
Graveside rites were held Wednesday afternoon at Highland cemetery near Ruthven for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin McCullah of Algona. Rev. H Irving Petersen officiated. Martin Funeral home managed arrangements. The baby was born Monday night. Mrs. McCullah is Thelma Jensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Jensen of Graettinger, and Mr. McCullah is son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCullah of near Ruthven.
Supt. Manchester announced contract signings for fifth grade teachers Miss Danlee Paulson of Britt and Miss Mary Ellen Farrow of Laketu. Paulson will replace Virginian De Wall as kindergarten teacher and Farrow will take Kathleen Conlon's fifth grade post. Paulson is a Waldorf College graduate from Forest City and Farrow a Brine Cliff College graduate from Sioux City.
Weather plunged below freezing Friday night and hovered near freezing on Saturday and Sunday. Dry skies persisted all week. Farmers begin corn planting amid doubts over soil moisture and oats planted in dry soil. Winds over 50 mph Tuesday created dusty, uncomfortable outdoor conditions.
Graettinger Lumber company is appointed exclusive Dutch Boy dealer in the area. Jo J Grady, manager, notes Dutch Boy varnishes enamels and paints fit for every farm and home painting need. See this week's Times for details.
The Grasttin ger Community School FHA girls invite the public to an Open House and Style Show on Tuesday May 14 from 2 18 to 4 00 in the school lunch room. Fifty two homemaking students will model yearlong garments with senior girls directing the show. Incoming FHA officers will be installed by Maureen Traver.
Craettinger High School concert band secured a division I rating at the state music contest held in Bode on May 4. Selections included The Nutmeggers, Flat Suite In E Flat first movement, and Burst of Flame. Despite a small ensemble, the band was praised for dynamic contrast, marking its second straight division I honor. Several students will compete in a Sioux City solo contest, with performers Lou Baedke Ken Jacobson Mike Manchester Ronald Baedke Alan Heidecker Betty Masters Carol Luitjens and Patty Rathman. Jack King directs the Craettinger Band.
The Grachtinger Coop Grain company board held its organizational meeting naming Henry Jensen president for the coming year. Frans Swanson was elected vice president and Jack Platter secretary. Pac Arnold Alesch Albert Norrin and Arnold Bisgaard begin three year terms. Remaining members are Jensen Swanson Platter and Wm Horke.
County officials announce two paving jobs to start late this month. Hallett Coast Company of Crosby, Minnesota will perform the work. One project adds four miles east of the current pavement past Graettinger, the other adds three miles from Spies Corner at the town’s northwest edge. The order of stretches to be paved is not yet decided. If Lampsyer’s pit stockpiles sand and gravel that passes state inspection, stock piling will start next week at the pit.
Donna Day delivers a taut dramatic turn in Julie to be shown at the Graettinger Theatre May 11 and 12 with Louis Jourdan Barry Sullivan and Frank Lovejoy co starring The second feature Boom Town with Clark Gable Spencer Tracy Claudette Colbert and Hedy Lamarr plays May 14 and 15 a renowned MGM reprint packed with spectacular action scenes including oil well blasts and fist fights Maintain excitement with a brief reviewer tone highlighting star names and dates
All members are urged to attend the Gracttinger American Legion and Legion Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday May 14 at the Legion hall. A good attendance is requested so plans may be made for Memorial Day.
Next Wednesday night in Graettinger a $100 Buck Jackpot will be awarded along with the usual $10 and $15 prizes. Drawing time is 3 to 9 p.m. Mrs Ralph Graettinger claimed the $10 prize last night while Mrs Dan Wentergard did not claim the $15 award and Jesse Anderson did not claim the $75 jackpot prize.
The Grachtinger high school senior class reveals the cast for The Family Nobody Wanted to be staged in the High School Auditorium on Friday May 17. Cast includes Rev Carl Ross Roland Thomas Helen Doss Cynthia Vasey Sonny Doss Ronald Felkey Van Johnson Sharon Larson and many others with additional roles and properties in preparation. Six Leathers recently resigned from the district join teaching posts in nearby towns while staff changes include new personnel at Davenport and Chatfield Minnesota.
A meeting is set for Friday May 10 at 3 p m at the Graettinger town hall to plan a summer recreation program for local youngsters and ensure broad participation from area groups. A public auction of Lizzie Wagner estate property will be held Saturday May 18 at 2 p m just north of Erickson's store, including two small houses. attorneys and auctioneers listed.
On Saturday May 41 a Salvation Army tag day will be held to finish the annual drive. Directed by Mrs Joe Gabriel sen it benefits the local committee and community needs funds stay in the area. Local committee members include H A Elsenbast Arnold Masters G F Stayer and FE Manchester.
Thoreson Hardware is appointed an authorized New Idea farm equipment and repair dealer. The store already carries the Atlas Cummins line of farm machinery and repair, expanding its offerings for this week’s issue of the Times for retailers.
Hobart C. Murray, secretary of the Graettinger Community School District, tendered his resignation at the regular board meeting Tuesday night. The resignation is effective July 1, marking the end of the fiscal year, and board president Jens Kirkegaard said no definite action was taken that night.
Myron Sinn of Graettinger Insurance announces in this week's Times that the firm now offers four complete loan services. The advertisement invites readers to contact for details.
Mrs Jack Delores LaMont, visiting in town, was informed Tuesday of her husband’s death in Los Angeles. He was 80, a machinist. LaMont family and daughters Paula and Michell left for Los Angeles via Topeka and Kansas City, planning a later reunion with Mr LaMont who intended to join them to California.
A cryptic note refers to a Times mystery farm No 55, noting that the identity behind the designation is still unknown and remains a puzzling detail for readers seeking clarity. The brief hints at unresolved labeling without providing new clues or names.
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