Installation of officers at FHA open house in school
The Grachtinger FILA chapter held a formal installation during the FHA open house in the school auditorium last week. Attendees viewed year's work and exhibits while officers named in photos include Carol Thomas retiring secretary Judy Graettinger retiring vice president Karen Reeves retiring president Kathy Kuyper newly elected president and Kaye Peterson newly elected vice president.
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Grachtinger Fila
FHA
Carol Thomas
Judy Graettinger
Karen Reeves
Kathy Kuyper
Kaye Petersen
Mrs. John Jacobsen Dies at 70 in Graettinger Home
Mrs. John (Dorothea) Jacobsen, 70, longtime Graettinger resident, died at her home Wednesday evening about 7:15 after a period of ill health. Cancer attributed. Funeral services tentatively set for Saturday at St. Pat's Lutheran Church. Born August 21, 1889 in Denmark, she immigrated in 1912 and lived in the area since 1917. Survived by four daughters Edith Eaton Ruthven, Mrs Marvin Knutsen Boone, Mrs Carl Sorensen Hamlin, Mrs Norman Olson Wallingford. three sons Thorvald Ruthven, Frank Graettinger, Russell Terril.
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John
Dorothea) Jacobsen
Graettinger
St. Pat's Lutheran Church
Martin Funeral Home
Jacobsen
Denmark
Edith Eaton
Ruthven
Marvin Knutsen
Boone
Carl Sorensen
Ham Mn
Norman Olson
Wallingford
Thorvald
Frank
Russell
Terril
Ten Commandments Film Coming to Graettinger Theater
The Ten Commandments feature film will run at Graettinger theatre Sunday and Monday. Admission is 50c adults, 20c children and high school students 35c. A Sunday matinee at 1 30 PM and evening shows at 7 PM Sunday and Monday, with a three hour running time.
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Cech BH
Geo. Frick
Fay's Welding 15 Dealer for Soderholm Sprayers
Don Fay's Welding shop has been named a dealer for Soderholm sprayers and Weatingdort rotary tools. Call for details.
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Fay's Welding
Soderholm Sprayers
Don Fay
Soderholm
Henry Jensen Reelected Graettinger Coop Grain Board President
Henry Jensen was reelected president of the Graettinger Coop Grain company board of directors at the recent organizational meeting. Forrest Sipes became vice president Elmer Iverson secretary. Other directors include Albert Norris William Herke Joe Leonard and William Voigt Jr. Jim Iverson was named manager with Ray Tindall Darvin Schnell Rex Riversale and Maxine Everwon retained in key roles.
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Henry Jensen
Graettinger Coop Grain Company
Forrest Sipes
Elmer Iverson
Albert Norris
Wm, Herke
Joe Leonard
Wm. Voigt
Jim Iverson
Ray Tindall
Darvin Schnell
Rex Riversale
Maxine Everwon
Tax assistance at Spencer office on fourth Fridays
Taxpayers receive help at the Spencer Internal Revenue Office located in the Post Office Building Room 8 on the fourth Friday of each month. Hours are 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. Contact M. K. Solomon at phone 148 for details.
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Spencer
Spencer Internal Revenue Office
M. K. Solomon
Local Thinclads Place In Conference Meet
The Pirate trackmen competed at Spencer and earned several top finishes as Graettinger placed fifth overall. Ron Jensen placed second in the 100 yard dash and fourth in the 220 yard dash. Kay Carter earned third in the 120 yard high hurdles and 180 yard hurdles. Frank Tindall was fourth in the 180 yard low hurdles and broad jump. Murphy and Heidecker both finished fourth in the 880 yard run and high jump respectively. Tom Boecker-Ste in took second in the discus and placed in the shot put.
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Pirate
Spencer
Graettinger
Sioux Rapids
Ron Jensen
Kay Carter
Frank Tindall
Murphy
Heidecker
Tom Boecker Stein
Laundromat Holds Grand Opening Friday May 20
The Gractiinger Laundromat announces a grand opening on Friday May 20 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free coffee and other features will be offered. More details will appear in next week's edition.
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Laundromat
Gractiinger Laundromat
Writley
Ginutlinger State Bank
Palo Alto County
Senior Class To Present Play Friday Might
The Gracht Inger senior class will present the three act comedy Curtain Going Up in the school auditorium Friday May 13 at 8 p m. The cast includes Mary Kay Thorson Karen Reeves Mary Ellen Craven Mary Martin Faith Gabrielsen Maxine Luke Paulina Schang Manxine Lam mers Patty Ruppert Erland Dous Rodney Thim Andy Fullbright Jim Mahan Jacke Guthrie Marvin Egeland Milt Sanders Kay Carter Buck O'Hara Charles Witt Tony Patterson Glen Boueves. The play is directed by Mrs Roy Ryun of Barnmetabung.
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Mary Kay Thorson
Tréne Burgess
Karen Reeves
Larry Fuller
Mary Ellen Craven
Nancy Leyeridge
Mary Martin
Carolyn i Moran
Faith Gabrielsen
Henrietta Rivers
Maxine Luke
Janet Young
Paulina Schang
Elsie Hunter
Manxine Lammers
Joan White
Patty Ruppert
Kyle Robert
Erland Dous
Norman Carter
Rodney Thim
Andy Fullbright
Jim’ Mahan
Jacke Gutherie
Marvin Egeland
Milt Sanders
Kay Carter
Buck O'Hara
Charles Witt
Tony Paterson
Glen Boueves
Richard Leveridge
Roy Ryun
Banmetabung
Graettinger Town Team To Play Lone Rock Here Sunday
The Graettinger town baseball team led by Junior Sioniker opens Kossuth County league play against Lone Rock at Evergreen park next Sunday afternoon in Graettinger.
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Graettinger
Lone Rock
Graettinger Town
Junior Sioniker
Evergreen Park
Junior High Pirates defeat Mallard 5 to 2 on road
Junior High Pirates won 5-2 against Mallard on Thursday afternoon at the losers' diamond. A 25 player squad traveled with coach Walter Leslie. Readout lists players Jerry Anderson James Park Ronald Peterson Billy Eathman Paul Quisn Aan Graet tinger Francia Joungon Leonard Cornelius Dale Munson and Eddie Erickson.
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Mallard
Farmers Prepare Planting Amid Cool Temps and Frost
More cool weather grips the area with frost reported again this morning. Farmers say planting will begin next week, with corn as the first crop for many, as readings stay cool throughout the past week.
Brian Petersen Selected for Hawkeye Boys State Camp
Graettinger High junior Brian Petersen was chosen by the Graettinger American Legion Post to attend Hawkeye Boys State Camp at Camp Dodge Des Moines in June. About 700 boys statewide will take part in a week of citizen ship training covering municipal county and state government.
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Brian Petersen
Janior
Graettinger High School
Hawkeye Boys
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Brian
Graettinger American Legion
Lara Petersen
Graettinger
Inscription Af
Duane Johnson to Join Stanford Metallurgy Project
Duane Johnson, a Portland area chemistry and science instructor at Benson High, will participate in an eight week metallurgy project at Stanford University next summer funded by the National Science Foundation. He previously held a similar Oak Ridge appointment last summer.
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Duane Johnson
Stanford
Gruettinger
Portland
Oregon
Stanford University
National Science Foundation
Johnson
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Benson High
Duane
Margaret George Johnson
Gmettinger
Jane McDonald
John McDonald, Saleo
Gracttin
Now You See It Now You Don't Magic Act at Gractinger Grale Meeting
Father Clement and Flannery display a sleight of wrist rope trick at the Gractinger Coon Grale annual meeting. The amateur magician, bound by spectators, performs a dramatic knot separation without untying, boasting material for between 300 and 400 professional acts. He has entertained large crowds and heads of state with feats.
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Clement
Flannery
Gradlinger
Harge
Saturday Right Prize Rises to 75 Bucks At Nine PM
Gracttinger's Saturday night prize climbs to 75 dollars with a nine o'clock drawing in participating stores. Last week's 50 dollar award drew no winner Edwin Dalon of Ringsted reports no chiming.
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Gracttinger
Edwin Dalon
Ringsted
Pirates Fail In District Final At Bancroft 5 4 Heartbreaker
Bancroft defeats Pirates 5 4 in district final after rally in sixth inning snapping a 4 0 Pirates lead. Donahue and Menke powered Bancroft winning battery as Pirates miss chance to reclaim lead in late innings.
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Pirates
Bancroft
Pirate
Bancroft Park
Stilasmen
Heidecker
Vince iMoyer
St. John's
Baedke
At East & Sure
Donehus
Menke
Donahue
Egeland
Gjerde
Larry Sorensen
Maryin Egeland
Larry Bachke
Jim Mahan
Chuck
Bruce Gjerde
Kay Carter
Alan Heidecker
Keith Nonria
Mrs Kenneth Jensen Wins Movie Camera Prize
Mire Kenneth Jensen of Graettinger won a Bell Howell 8 mm movie camera at Hammerberg Rexall Saturday night. The award was presented during a store event and honors the local resident’s prize in the contest.
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Kenneth Jensen
Mire
Graettinger
Bell & Howell
Hammerberg Rexall
Accident Near Wallingford Hurts Five People
A five car collision on Highway 17 near Wallingford left Mr. and Mrs. Don Jones and their children plus Lloyd Anfinson hospitalized. Don and Mary Lou Jones were released by Monday. Mary Lou and Clifford were treated and released Saturday night. Mrs. Jones remained hospitalized with a lacerated hip and leg contusions. Sheriff Reynolds said Anfinson’s car allegedly struck head on after passing another vehicle. he denies driving, but witnesses say he was alone. A drunken driving charge will be filed.
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Dow Jones
Don Jones
Lou
Clifford
Billy
Wallingford
Lloyd Anfinson
Estherville
Holy Family
Jit
Anfinson
Graettinger High Band Tag Day Supports Concert
Graettinger residents can help the high school band by buying Band Booster Tags for 25 cents. May 14 downtown, with proceeds funding music and equipment. Tags double as admission to the Spring Band Concert May 18 at 8:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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Graetlinger
Graettinger High School
Grattlinger High School
Downs
Gracttinger
Gractinger Theatre to Open Summer Film Slate
Gractinger Community theatre manager George Frick announced summer showings on Tuesdays Wednesdays Saturdays and Sundays. The first Tuesday-Wednesday feature is Seven Thieves with Edward G Robinson as the Professor guiding six others in thievery. co stars Rod Steiger and Joan Collins.
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George Frick
Gracttinger Community Theatre
Edward G. Robinson
Rod Steiger
Joan Collins
Barney Rolfson Named Scoutmaster for Local Troop
Barney Rolfson has been named Scoutmaster of the local Scout troop after several months without one. Interested residents may attend a meeting next Tuesday night in the Firemen's room at town hall to join the troop.
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Barney Rolfson
Graettiger
Giant triple yolk egg found on Edw Graetlinger farm
A large unusual egg weighing over a half pound and measuring about four inches by three inches was found beside a nest at the Edw Graetlinger farm last week. The shell was soft yet the egg contained one normal yolk and an extra yolk, indicating an odd hens egg production.
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Edw Graetlinger Farm
Ielde
Town Team Practice This Thursday Evening at Evergreen Park
Junior Sloniker invites anyone interested in playing Town Team baseball this year to attend a practice at Evergreen Park this Thursday evening at seven o'clock. Suits will be issued this evening. First game of the season is Sunday.
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Sloniker
Evergreen Park
Morris Smith Named New Football Coach at Grachtinger
Morris Smith, former Scranton coach and Earlham alumnus, accepted the football coaching post at Grachtinger succeeding Gordon Loucks. He will also teach junior high science. Esther Wiegand of Ewe therville, long-time Emmet consolidated teacher, is hired as a second grade teacher to replace Beverly Firkins and move here before the next term.
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Morris Smith
Scranton
Grachtinger
Heavill
Gordon Loucks
Smith
Earlham
Iowa State Teachers
Esther Wiegand
Ewetherville
Emmet Consolidated School
Beverly Firkins
Wiegand
Summer Band Concerts Planned Here
Arrangements are being made for a series of eight summer band concerts by the high school band to be held in June July or August on Saturday nights under the direction of Don Perrine.
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Don Perrine
Letter to Parents About Prom Night Safety
A school letter urges parents to stress caution after Senior Play on May 13 and Junior Senior Banquet and Prom on May 14. The Prom ends at midnight and the school disclaims responsibility after its conclusion. It asks for cooperative planning and proper attitudes to ensure joyful closings for students and families.
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F. M. Hartung
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Miss Lampshade
Maxing Lammers
Miss Tick-Tock
Sharon Eversole
Miss Onion Bag
Joan
Ruppert
Cindy Hansen
Miss Block
Ramona Anderson
John Jacobsen
Graettinger Coop Grain Board
Graettinger State Bank
Don
Earl Jones
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