Graettinger Gets Major Facelift With New Water Works and Roads
Graettinger undertakes a broad improvement program including new observation wells and a permanent water line to a site near the old well behind Light Flam. A new water tower is planned on land once the Farm Service Station property owned by the Jens Kirkegaards. dust control roads get crushed gravel and oil tar coating. Crews resurface Main Street from the railroad to the Legion Hall, raise manholes for the higher road, and expect water system completion by November with tower operation next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Schany
Don Mahan
Jens Kirkegaards
Graettinger
Dan Elwood
The
Times
May 20 1977 Proclaimed Poppy Day in Graettinger
Mayor Alan Graettinger proclaims May 1977 as Poppy Month and May 20 1977 as Poppy Day in Graettinger. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 162 sources the observance, noting the poppy memorial flower aids veterans and funds rehabilitation and youth welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Graettinger
Graettinger
Clara Robson
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 162
American Legion Auxiliary
City of Graettinger
Cleveland
Minor injuries in Wallingford Iowa two car crash
David Koekenhoff twenty of Graettinger received minor bruises and abrasions in a fiery two car crash at 1 30 p m Sunday four miles southwest of Wallingford Iowa. Carlo Ahrem twenty Estherville listed in good condition after collision when Ahrem car parked facing east was struck in the rear by Koekenhoff eastbound car causing gas tank explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Koekenhoff
Graettinger
Wallingford
Iowa
Carlo Ahrem
Estherville
Emmet County Sheriff's Department
Ahrens
Amd
Jerry Schacherer
Wallingford Fire Department
Ahrerm
Kockenhoff
Parent Senior Supper Held at United Methodist Church
A Methodist Parent and Senior supper was held Saturday night at seven o clock at the United Methodist Church. Attendees included Mike Masters, Mrs. Robert Masters, David Brighton, Rev. and Mrs. Hope Brighton, Rhonda Jesson, Burl Henderson, Paul Hesom, Bert Hersom, Marian Jensen, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Methodist Church
Mike Masters
Robert Masters
David Brighton
Hope Brighton
Rhonda Jesson
Burl Henderson
Paul Hesom
Bert Hersom
Marian Jensen
Henry Jensen
Class Of 1977 To Graduate Sunday M & J Clover Farm
The M and Clover Farm grocery store will be under sole ownership of Frank and Maxine Jacobsen as of May 16. They have bought the Masters half interest and renamed to F and M Clover Farm. Hours remain 7:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to noon Sunday. Existing personnel stay employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M & Clover Farm
Frank
Maxine Jacobsen
Jacobson's
Arnie
Marge Masters
Jacobsen
Old Masters
Clover Farm Chain
F & M Clover Farm
The
Hillcrest Golf Club Sets Age Rule and More Board Edict
Hillcrest board meeting on May 4 under Ron Moran approved a rule requiring riders to be 16 without a parent present. A sign on No. 5 tee and public notices in the Graettinger Times outline procedures. The Senior Citizen Tournament is canceled for lack of funds. $175 received from the Developmental Board leaves $227.73. Rules require under 16s off course unless supervised, carts limited, speed through, sign in, and repair habits. The Graettinger class of 1977 graduation date May 15 with speakers, music, and diplomas detailed in Graettinger Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillcrest Board of
Ron Moran
Pete Harmen
Edmund Herke
Elmer Masters
Jean Elsenbast
Norma Berven
Howard Hansen
Aileen Schacherer
Developmental Board
Graettinger
Hillcrest Golf and Supper Club
John Millen
Pam Sampson
Shelly Cox
Diane Schmeling
Jim Graettinger
Vernon Reitz
Tim Crowley
Dave Haggard
Richard Duhn
American Legion
Supt
Don Pettengill
Norman Funk
Marion Jeren
Garnet Voigt
Cynthia Eaton
Randall Reints
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger Times
Jackie Kulow May Seek State Berth in Track Meet
The G.H.5 girls' track team competed with 35 schools at Milford on May 9 aiming for a Drake Stadium state berth on May 20 and 21. Jackie Kulow was second in the 440 yard dash with 61.8 seconds and fourth in softball throw and 220 yard dash. Lori Spies placed fourth in 220 yard hurdles. the Pirette 880 medley relay team also finished fourth. The small Pirette team placed ninth with 19 points and will end the season at the Estherville Relays on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Drake Stadium
Des Moines
Jackie Kulow
Lori Spies
Barb Herke
Kathy Kulow
Estherville
Nine Carpenters Joined Upper Des Moines Weatherization program
The Weatherization Program of Upper Des Moines Opportunity gained nine new carpenters including Sonny Studer Emmetsburg Doug Potter Graettinger Pat Ballou Primghar Steve Farris Curt Firkins Jim Manwarren and Curt Post Gary Allen Pocahontas and Ben Willis Paullina. The federally funded effort aids low income families by weatherproofing homes, stopping air infiltration, with weather stripping storm windows insulation and repairs as needed. Landlords must sign a release and eligible renters may receive help. The program also supports a fuel loan aid and energy conservation initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc
David Whatley
Sonny Studer
Emmetsburg
Doug Potter
Graettinger
Pat Ballou
Primghar
Steve Farris
Curt Firkins
Jim Manwarren
Curt Post
Aileen Schacherer Named To Who's Who Of American Women
Aileen J. Schacherer named to Who's Who of American Women tenth edition 1977 1978 for outstanding achievement. Health coordinator at Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville for 43 years and former nurse at Good Samaritan Center Holy Family Hospital and other posts. Married to Jerry, four children, active in cancer and heart associations, community groups, and education with a London study portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis Who's Who Publication Board
Aileen J. Schacherer
Robert Dawson
Good Samiaritan Center
Estherville
Holy Family Hospital
Lutheran School of Nursing
Sioux City
Mankato State University
London
England
Aileen
Huband
Jerry
Graettinger
Arnold Bisgaard
Hicrest Golf Club
Hillcrest Ladies Golf Organization
Immaculate Conception Church
Graet~tinger
Catholic Daughter Association
Lakes Area Informed Women
Emmet County Democratic Association
Emmet County Nurses Association
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Legion Hall
Legion Post No. 162
L R
Barney Rolton
Lawrence Thomsen
Don Graettinger
Wayne Poeppe
Vince Heller
Dick Kaiser
John Nolan
H. Jensen
Lyle Skow
Koekenoff
M & J Clover Farm
Hillcrest Golf Club
By Jackie Kulow
Whatley
Udmo, Inc
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