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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1976
Page
6
Mayor Alan Graettinger proclaims May as Poppy Month and May 22, 1976 as Poppy Day. The proclamation notes the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the Poppy as its Memorial flower to honor war dead and aid veterans and families, with funds used for local Children and Youth and Rehabilitation.
Graettinger Police Dept star Stueve from Des Moines attended the First Annual AAA Motor Club of Iowa Traffic Safety Officers Workshop. The event gathered state local and national leaders to share traffic safety programs and ideas to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Keynote speaker Karl Kassulke, once a Drake and Vikings star, spoke after his 1973 motorcycle accident.
Next week's Graettinger Times will be dedicated to beef producers and the beef industry with ads news stories features and recipes planned for a beef themed issue published with May Beef Month declared by Governor Robert Ray. The edition highlights Iowa grown cattle and the local economy built on beef production.
Twenty women attended the first Ladies Day at Hillcrest Country Club on May 4. Viola Masters Alice Mahan Marlys Zeman and Katie Rooney won golfing prizes while Bridge prizes went to Toots Andresen and Toots Luchsinger. Alice Mahan won the 500 prize.
Graettinger residents were surprised not to see a garbage charge on May bills. The new garbage ordinance, based on household size, will appear on June bills for May pickup. Adjustments are possible after the June billing through city administrator Dan Elwood. Those off-city gas or water users may opt out if they haul trash themselves. The local landfill will close after the County Collection Center opens and city collectors will haul waste there.
Sandra Akridge and Irene Pletz of Graettinger joined twenty four area residents in a 12 hour Meal Service course offered by Iowa Lakes Community College. Taught by Registered Dietitian Geraldine Stoner, the program earned 12 hours credit toward Dietetic Service Supervisors requirements. Classes were held at Good Samaritan Home Estherville and Emmetsburg Care Center with participants from Algona Burt Emmetsburg Esterville Fonda Grover Ledyard Ruthven Spencer Titonka and others.
Mrs. Lloyd McCombs missed fifty dollars worth of Booster Bucks Saturday when not present as her name was called at 3 p.m. Next Saturday another fifty dollars in Booster Bucks will be available to Graettinger shoppers in participating stores.
Nearly 140 residents participated in a free blood pressure and diabetes screening at Graettinger’s Senior Center Monday. Organized by the Graettinger Women's Club with Iowa Heart Association funding, two Graettinger nurses volunteered from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to conduct tests, process forms, and distribute cookies and beverages.
Graettinger announces the Bicentennial Beard Growing Contest opening May 15. A three member committee led by Tom Millen Francis Scheallert and Deas Brobst organizes the event inviting participants from Graettinger School District. Prizes for various beard and moustache categories to be awarded at Labor Day along with Smooth Kisser buttons for fundraiser.
Graettinger High School dominates Carmbelt Conference meet held May 4 in West Bend. Mike Masters wins both 180 yard low hurdles in 19.9 and 120 yard highs in 15.4. John Millea claims discus champion with 132 feet 11 inches and places third in shot put. Relay teams set school marks, while West Bend takes team title with 903 points.
Graettinger city council enacted a 25 dollar impound fee plus kennel costs under the Animals Running at Large ordinance. Dogs picked up for running at large will not be returned until the fee is paid. Residents are warned not to shoot at dogs within city limits and to report nuisance animals to City Administrator Dan Elwood at 859-3223.
Ruthven High School defeated G.H.S. varsity 174 to 181 and JV 199 to 203 on Hillcrest course. Tim Rooney led the Graettinger varsity with 42 while Rick Miller led the Rams with 41. Graettinger will host the Corn Belt Conference golf tournament next Monday May 17 bringing top conference golfers together.
Graettinger High School girls track team placed ninth with 31 points at the District Meet on May 10. First and second place finishers advance to the State Meet in Des Moines May 21 and 22. Jackie Kulow won the 440 yard dash in 63.8 seconds. Deb Poeppe, Lori Spies, Tammy Kulow and Jackie Kulow won the 880 Yard Medley in 1:56.8. Barb Green was third in the 880 Yard Run in 2:42.1. Deb Poeppe finished fourth in the long jump at 41 feet 11 inches. The 440 meter shuttle relay team set a school record with a 55.9 in prelims and 56.9 in finals.
Market report lists futures for corn May May Oct Nov with prices 2.56 2.26 and 2.56 2.26. Beans entries for May Oct Nov show 4.78 4.80 4.80 and 1.50. The data reflects grain futures bids and price spreads across contracts.
Graettinger 1976 senior class plans commencement in the school auditorium with two speeches by Steve Dawson on Changing Times and Nancy Chrestiansen on Today can be good but tomorrow can be better. Special music includes senior soloists and ensembles as part of the bicentennial themed program.
Graettinger junior Marian Jensen was named Graettinger Delegate to Hawkeye Girls State June 5 12 at Cedar Falls. Selected from the junior class for leadership and scholastic achievement, she is sponsored by Graettinger American Legion Auxiliary Post 162. The Times expects a full report upon her Cedar Falls return.
Graettinger School Directors met May 10 at 7:30 p.m. to review a bond issue and building plans. An all day Kindergarten schedule was approved for 76-77 with Mrs. Rooney hired as kindergarten aide. Sue Gronemeyer named ninth tenth English teacher. she will direct plays and coach softball. Two additional building options explored. next meeting June 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Deborah Jo Reynolds, a senior at Mankato State University, was named to the High Honor List for the winter quarter. To qualify, students must have a perfect 4.0 average and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
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