Eleven Sets of Twins at Graettinger School
Graettinger school lists eleven sets of twins this year with one twin absent for the photo. Front row shows Nanette and Lynette Weld with Mr and Mrs Robert Weld and other couples including Francetta Guian Mir and Cyrus Guiani, Mary and Larry Christopher, Lyle Christopher and Larry Fry, Kurl and Kaye Petersen, Hy Bo Petersen, Diane and Dennis Ketkey, with further names noted.
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Graettinger
Graettinger School
Nanette
Lynette Weld
Robert Weld
Francone
Francetta Guian
Mir
Cyrus Guiani
Mary
Larry Christopher
Lyle Christopher
Larry Fry
Leonard
Leon Fry
Kurl
Kaye Vetersen
Hy Bo Petersen
Diane
Dennis Ketkey
Rural Mailbox Improvement Week guidelines issued
Rural Mailbox Improvement Week announced by postmaster R T Nane urges rural households to inspect and improve rural mailboxes. Tips include secure posts, visible and accessible boxes, proper height, shared planks, correct location, and regular maintenance to ease carrier workload and enhance curb appeal.
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R. T. Nane
Grachtinger
U. S. Postoffice Department
Time to Grow Centennial Beard In Palo Alto County
Graettinger committee reminds local men there is still time to grow centennial beards or obtain shaving permits. The kangaroo court will soon crack down on beard status, with rulings pending. Shaving permits are sold at Millea's, Jensen's, Witt's Place, Paul's Tavern, and Lloyd's Tavern.
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Graettinger
Palo Alto County
Millea
Jensen's
Witt
Paul's Tavern
Lloyd's Tavern
Banks to Close All Day Next Thursday in Palo Alto County
Announcement advises all banks in Palo Alto county will close on Thursday May 22 so staff can attend a bankers group meeting at Spirit Sala Graettinger residents are urged to plan banking accordingly Graettinger State Bank will also be closed on that date
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Palo Alto County
Bankers’ Group
Spirit Sala Graettinger
Graettinger School District Buys New 4 Passenger Bus
The Graettinger School District reports to the board that a new school bus will be used next year to replace an existing vehicle. It features a Chevrolet chassis with an Oneida body and serves nine routes with one spare bus available.
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Graettinger
Oneida
Gracttinger
Movie Schedule and Local Baseball Score Summary
The Gracttinger theatre hosts free Friday show featuring Bob Hope and Mickey Rooney in Off Limits. Saturday May 17 offers The Missouri Traveler with Brandon le Wilde in a grand Heartland depiction. Pirates down Fairmont High 7 to 2 at Evergreen Park with Sandvig and Masters winning battery.
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Grachtinger Theatre
Bob Hope
Mickey Rooney
Great American Middle West
America's Heartland
Gracttinger Theatre
Brandon le Wilde
Pirates
Fairmont High School
Fairmont
Minn
Evergreen Park
Sandvig
Masters
Petteman
Alsey
Brennan to Receive Award for Service to Agriculture
Lawrence D. Brennan will be honored May 21 with an award for 20 years in the ASC Office. The County Committee hosts an open house 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with state and district officers in attendance. Brennan was first elected AAA County Chairman in fall 1933, marking 25 years by December, and will also receive an emblem for 20 years of service.
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Lawrence D. Brennan
ASC
Brennan
AAA
Jane Langehough Earns Look Award For Basketball
Graettinger High School junior Jane Langehough received the 1958 Look Commendation Award for outstanding girls basketball. She was a leading scorer, won sectional and district free throw events, placed fifth in state tournament free throws, and earned all state honors as named by Des Moines sports writers and Tribune writers.
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Jane Langehough
Graettinger
Pirette
Look Magazine
Look
Iowa
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Lynn Overholser
Austin Core
Civic Reading Club
Jane
Graettinger High
A. L. Langehough
Pettit Children to Sing on Godfrey's Silow Monday
Five Pettit children from Emmetsburg are set to perform on the Arthur Godfrey Show on CBS Monday evening at 7 30. The siblings Alice 20 Bob 18 Patricia 17 Mary 15 and Claudia 12 are well known locally for past appearances. They recently made two RCA recordings to be released today May 15 and have been billed in Chicago as the Midwest's Newest Singing Sensation.
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Pettit
Emmetsburg
CBS
Alice
Bob
Patricia
Mary
Claudia
Claude Pettit
RCA
Chicago
Midwest
PTA Seeks Return of Swimming Tool Questionnaire
Graettinger PTA requests prompt return of a swimming pool questionnaire to assess resident interest in pool facilities. The survey, prepared by local residents, seeks formal input on building use and potential community needs for the pool area.
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PTA
Graettingve Ppa
Harme
Gritettis Serioul
Une Serout
Miary
Chee Evepini
Paul Kirkegaard to Enter West Point Military Academy
Paul Kirkegaard, son of Mr and Mrs Jones Kirkegaard of Graettinger, has been admitted to the United States Military Academy at West Point after examinations at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. A Graettinger High School graduate class of 1938, he attended Estherville Junior College and is noted for athletic involvement. The family plans to travel May 28 for Paul’s West Point graduation ceremonies and his brother Larry will graduate and receive an Army Commission on June 4.
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Ft. Leavenworth, Kins
Paul
Jons Kirkegaard
Graettinger
Graattinges High School
Estherville
Larry
West Point
Kirkegaard
Paul van
Jespersen and Sandvig lead Aurelia boys in football throw
Leon Jespersen won first in the Class B district football throw at Aurelia with a 183 ft 9 in toss, and Dave Sandvig placed second at 170 ft. Both track team members advance to the state Class B meet in Des Moines on Saturday.
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Leon Jespersen
Dave Sandvig
Gruettinger
Aurelia
Des Moines
Jespersen
Sandgig
Leland Stiles And Mrs. Marcolini Added To Faculty
Two new teachers signed contracts for next year at Grachtinger Community School. Leland R. Stiles from Radd will teach mathematics and assist with physical education and coaching, a Town University graduate with one year Plainfield experience. Mrs Laura Marcellni of Ruth ven will teach Kindergarten, bringing several years of classroom work and a Town State Teachers College education.
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Grachtinger
F. M. Hartung
Leland R. Stiles
Radd
Upper Town University
Plainfield
Laura Marcellni
Ruthven
Town State Teachers College
Summer band lessons begin June 2 at school
Eugene Kresl Graettinger band instructor announced summer band lessons start June 2 and run until July 31. Classes will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays from morning until not later than 12:30 p.m. Each session lasts 20 minutes.
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Eugene Kresl
Graettinger
Gradtingyr School to Present Vocal Programs and Games
Vocal music students from grades one through eight will present programs of music and four games on Friday May 16. Grades 1-3 perform at 10 a m and grades 4-8 at 1 p m on the school grounds, with weather postponement to Wednesday.
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Gradtingyr School
Simonson
Graduation Exercises Set For 32 Graettinger High Graduates
Graettinger community salutes 1058 seniors as BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN congratulate Graettinger High School class of 1998 in a Times ad. Senior class photo display and window displays highlight the event. A fundraising drive by Gost Island township raised $100 with thanks to Lostland township residents and volunteers including Mrs. Maxweil Samson and others.
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Graettinger High
Graettinger
Baccalaureate Sunday and Commencement Details
Graduation exercises are planned for Gradlinger High School with 32 seniors. Baccalaureate Sunday will be at the high school auditorium on May 18, followed by commencement Tuesday evening May 20. JoAnn Murphy is the valedictorian and Rosemary Grauttinger the salutatorian with Verena Spivis presiding. Dr Luther Powell will deliver the commencement address at 8 p m. The program includes processional Sigrid Simonson and various musical and speaking parts led by Supt Hartung.
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Gradlinger High Scnior
JoAnn Murphy
Ig Salutatorium
Tames Spivs
Cas
Dean Despersen
Marjorie Dehns
Sperebiry
Delert Dens Tyasmer
Opr
Kjeisti
Sigrid Simonson
FL Irving Petersen
Luther Powell
Dalkesidy Presbyterian Church
Storm Lake
P. m
Grote
Robert Reeves
Marilyn Stoltz
Rosemary Grauttinger
Susan Larsen
Karen Wolfe
Kathy Hartung
Supt
Hartung
Dr. Powell
Jens Kirkegaard
Board of Education
Thomsen Named To Graettinger State Bank Board
Graettinger State bank directors fill vacancy from Mike Weinholzer's death by naming Thomas Thomsen to the board. Other directors include C A Jensen George Gractinger H A Elsen bast and Francis Warren. Pocahontas REA annual meeting set for Wednesday June 4 at 7 p.m. in Pocahontas high school auditorium to avoid conflicts with other events. Weekend temperatures set records with rain needed for crops as corn and soybean planting advance.
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Graettinger State Bank
Thomas Thomsen
Mike Weinholzer
C. A. Jensen
George Gracttinger
H. A. Elsenbast
Francis Warren
Pocahontas Rea
George M. Stockdale
Pocahontas County
Pirates Defeat Cylinder At Evergreen Park 7 To 1
The Gracttinger Pirates beat Cylinder 7 to 1 Monday afternoon at Evergreen Park. John Bonstead Bob Reeves and Jim Christensen pitched for the Pirates while Cylinder used four pitchers including Mark Sweeney Arnold Cody Solberg and Nelson. Cody and Sweeney handled catching for Cylinder.
Poppy Day Set For Graettinger May 24
Graettinger American Legion Auxiliary officials announce Poppy Day will be observed Saturday May 24 with volunteers selling memorial poppies on the streets all day. Residents are urged to wear poppies in honor of the war dead. Details to appear in next week’s Times.
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Graettinger
American Legion Auxiliary
Senior Class To Present Play Girl Shy Friday Night
The Grachtinger senior class presents the comedy Girl Shy in three acts Friday night at the high school auditorium. Set at Tom and Joke's college apartment during graduation week, the cast includes Tom Arndale, Sylvia, Caroline, Dean Marlow, Peachos Carter, Birdie Laverne, Alfred Tennyson Murgatroyd, Barbara Stanford, Chuck Mayo, and Alma the young washer. The play promises laughs and top entertainment as seniors invite the public to attend.
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Grachtinger
Katharine Cavanaugh
Tom and
Joke
Tom
Mr. Arndale
Sylvia
Dawbie Sunt
Caroline
Dean Marlow
Peachos Carter
Oke
Birdie Laverne
Alfred Tennyson Murgatroyd
Barbara Stanford
Tom Arsdale
Chuck Mayo
Birnes
Alma
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Bock Row
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Helen Svenby
Avdeen
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Arnold Biseaard
Marlene
Mary Ann Eyeland
Norman Eyeland
Marilyn
Miriam Peton
Mes
Pant Peton
Alda Og
L. D. Brennan
Godfrey
Paul Kirkegaard
West Point Military Academy
Leland Stiles
Marcolini
Baccalaureate
Bank
Pirate
Cylinder
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