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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1967
Page
11
The weekly drawing time is moved to Saturday night at 8 30. Readers see updates for the new schedule and any impact on attendance or participation. The notice confirms the shift but lacks clear location or organizer details in the text.
Open house takes place Friday Saturday and Sunday May 20 near The Canellinger school grounds. Factory representatives will be on hand to discuss camping trailers and Winnie mangna crave mattens. There will be no door prices and refreshments available at the open house.
Chuck Moran continued his winning run in spring golf by defeating rivals in the district tournament at Newell Saturday and earning a berth to the state meet this week at Waterloo. Moran showed strong form as he compacted his swing and claimed the district title en route to the state championship.
The Griettinger mile relay team placed third at the state meet Saturday at Cahair Falls. Team members are Dan Murphy Dick Clipperton Rud Rose and Greg Iveryon.
Graettinger track squad placed fourth in the Cornbelt conference meet at Spencer in May, scoring 41 points led by Terris with 10. Individual events saw Dick Clipperton fourth in shot put, Greg Iverson first in high jump, second in 220 and 440, Rich Rose third in 100 yard dash, Leonard Nicol second in 80 yard run, and the mile relay winning team of Dan Murphy, Dick Clipperton, Rich Rose, and Greg Iverson. The medley relay finished second.
Fund drive workers organize at the Methodist church to collect clothing and help cancer patients. Mrs. Dennis serves as drive chairman and participants solicit donations from neighbors and the broader community.
Graettinger's softball team meets Ayrshire at home Tuesday at Evergreen Park. The schedule shows a league encounter with Patan of Cheve and Mig 23 listed, while Uey saves Agisaire in a prior night game as the team prepares for the Cylinder matchup Thursday.
Legal notice announces a public hearing by the town council on Monday June 3 to consider passage of an ordinance amending the Zone Plan Map of Orebrauwe Noo to reclassify residential Lot 1 Wak at of block 2ouf Spyes and subdivisions 3 4 5S for suburban expansion. Further details available in the notice.
Sat Watson will hold a protection of household goods western equipment antiques wheels and miscellaneous at premises behind the Watson Western Equipment store. Sale begins 6 30 p m Saturday May 20. See ad in Union issue. Siglea property at Watson sale Vine properties at date.
Graettinger opens season on Wallingford diamond with a 5 1 victory over Estherville. Graettinger scores twice in the second frame adds two in the fifth and finishes with one in the sixth to back a shutout by pitcher Keith Norris through six innings. Estherville breaks through for a lone run in the seventh as Graettinger collects 1 hit while Estherville has five. Bud Schnel John Crather and Bob Beschorner each have two hits to pace Graettinger’s offense.
Whittemore's Capen hit a third inning homer as the Whittemore team defeated the local softball squad 5 to 1. Keith Norris and Ut were noted in the play by Graettinges, while the locals struggled to mount a comeback after falling behind early.
Fire chief Ronere Carter urges residents to avoid tailing emergency vehicles after a Sunday night blaze. The disruption by dozens of cars delayed responders as they moved to the rural fire scene. Officials warn that close following creates dangerous traffic conditions and costly delays, stressing patience until trucks clear the area.
A Metanei, listed as commencement speaker, hailed notable figures including Bowne Glen Nentuens and Gega sestusd cued at temining Green. The narrative notes Green and Waste Kentuy kw State college links, with Deabody vollese and a Fa. D. degreta at Michigan State University. The subject was a high school teacher and editor of a weekly Marion Kentucky newspaper before starting college teaching in 1955 and moving to Iowa in 1963.
The Upper Des Moines Opportunity and Northwest Community Action Association move toward a merger, dissolving Northwest Iowa and uniting Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, and six other counties with seven boards. M. Peter Hart to direct the expanded area with Emmetsburg as admin center. A 21 member board will include three members from each county.
Graettinger markets quote corn at 1.20, oats and beans with notes. Graettinger firemen respond to chimney fire near Neoman Bortvit farm east of town around 9:25 p.m. Sunday. no fire damage. Henry Thiel of Graettinger sells high quality Hereford steers at Sioux City market May 11, averaging 1301 pounds and bringing about 25.00 per cwt. Cattle market up 1.75 to 2.00 from prior week. extreme top near 25.25 per cwt. choice steers 21.00 to 23.00 per cwt.
Graduation ceremonies are planned for Graettinger with 42 seniors set to graduate. The event will honor the class and feature standard rites, withFaculty and local officials expected to attend and congratulate graduates.
Graduation exercises will be held next week for 42 Graettinger High School seniors. Baccalaureate services will be Sunday evening May 2 at the school auditorium and commencement on Thursday May 25. The Rev Ronald Sweetberg will deliver the sermon. Paul Stuart will introduce the speaker and Principal Dale Packhaus will present diplomas. Ralph Graettinger will present diplomas. O J Reitz will give the invocation and Garner Voigt will lead processions. Music by students will adorn the programs. 1967 class officers are Paul Bisgard president Shirley Sampson vice president Vicki Wolfe secretary and Ben Hankey treasurer.
Matt Sigler 77 longtime Graettinger resident died after midnight Tuesday at Holy Family hospital from a stroke and complications. Funeral services set for Saturday 10:30 a m at Graettinger Methodist Church officiated by Rev Ronald Swedberg. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Survived by daughter Marian Whetsel of Grand Prairie Texas son Milo Sigler Vallejo California and brother Ira Sigler LeSueur Minnesota.
The Seneca Saddle Club will present its tenth annual quarter horse show Sunday May 21 at the grounds two miles east of Algona on Highway 18. Halter classes start, with 16 classes scheduled. Performance classes follow lunch with 12 classes planned.
The page highlights graduating Sot ire fossiar tie comunit ne SOTIN A graduates with personal photos and graduation details in a special ad section.
A two year program at Iowa Community College Estherville starts in August HW offering feeds and fertilizers marketing. It emphasizes classroom plus on the job training with support from area manufacturers and retailers. Interested students should contact Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville to enroll.
Graettinger hosts a bicycle safety day Saturday May 27 at 1 13 p m at the Graettinger theatre with a film Bicycle Safety Skis and four highway patrolmen to speak on bike safety and aid in fittings. The event is sponsored by the Graettinger Woman’s Club inviting all local riders.
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