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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1967
Page
12
Weekly drawing time shifts to Saturday night at 8 30 with revised schedule details. The notes reference upcoming spring events, features, and related bout results while noting corrections to past entries and listing key participants and timings.
Gentes Apwae Camping Traders will hold an open house Friday Saturday and Sunday May 29 near the Omer Gjerde residence northeast of Graeltinger school grounds. Displays include 196T Apa che camping trailers and Winnie hage travel trailers. Free prizes and refreshments offered. Factory representatives will answer camping questions.
Chuck Moran captured the district golf championship at Newell on Saturday, extending his spring winning streak. Moran earned a berth to the state tournament to be held this week at Waterloo, solidifying his chance at another high finish.
The Graettinger mile relay team finished third at the state meet held in Cedar Falls on Saturday. Team members were Dan Murphy Dick Clipperton Rich Rose and Greg Iverson.
Graettinger track team placed fourth at Spencer on May 2 in the Cornbelt conference meet with 41 points led by Terris’ 107 in the individual race. Dick Clipperton finished fourth in shot put, Greg Iverson won high jump and ran second in 220 yard dash, Leonard Nicol second in 580 yard, Rich Rose third in 100 yard, mile relay won by Dan Murphy Clipperton Rose and Iverson, medley relay runner-up.
The report notes a fundraiser drive at Grace Institute aiding Methodist Church members. Organizers, including Miss Deans and Mr. Bind Dave Chatian, coordinated efforts at a community gathering held in late October to support cancer research and related services. Local volunteers managed collections and publicity.
Gravitinger’s young softball squad hosts Ayrshire Tuesday May 23 at Evergreen Park for a second home appearance. Gractinger travels to Cylinder tonight for a league game.
A public hearing is scheduled for Monday June 3 at the council chambers to consider a Zone Plan Map reclassifying lots 1 and 2 of Spies Subdivision and lots 3 4 and 5 of the same subdivison from residential A to a Motile Hone Park District. See legal notice for details.
A Pudtte meten sale of household goods and miscellaneous items will occur Saturday evening May 20 behind The Wirtsen Western Equipment store. Auction begins at 6 30 PM with Bortsit and Brown as auctioneers and the Grasttinges State band ill provide music. See ad in this issue for details.
The Graetunger softball team began Trcatimty league play with a 5-1 victory over Estherville Merchants at Watling Tom Diamond. Keith Norris pitched a shutout into the seventh as Estherville scored their lone run late. Graetlinger totaled 11 hits led by Bud Schnell Jon Prather and Bob Beschorner with two hits each.
Whittemore beat the local softball team 3 to 1 in an early season contest. Norris and Du played solid defense while Carpenter hit a homer for Whittemore tying the score at 1-1 in the first inning, setting the stage for a 3-1 victory.
Graettinger fire chief warns the public that following emergency vehicles too closely risks penalties under the Code and hinders response times. After Sunday night’s rural fire, dozens of cars impeded access. firemen urge giving space and clearing the way before following, noting traffic hazards for crews and onlookers.
Mutainau district honors a commencement speaker noted for a long academic career. The speaker, MubatiuaD Witstar of Cowie, Kentucky, described as a former high school teacher and weekly newspaper editor in Marion, Kentucky, earned a BLS degree from Western Re State College, an MA from Peabody College, and a D from Michigan State University. He began college teaching in 1955 and joined the university staff in 1905.
The Upper Des Moines Opportun ity and the Northwest Community Action Association will merge by June 1. Emmetsburg will host the new admin office with M. Peter Hart as director of the seven-county area. A 21 member board will include three representatives from each of seven counties.
Graettinger markets report corn at 2.00 oats 1.20 and beans 0.0. Firemen were summoned to the Newmann Bortvit home east of Graettinger at 9:45 PM Sunday night for a chimney fire. no damage. Henry Thiel sells high choice Hereford steers at the Sioux City Stockyards weighing about 1300 pounds, bringing around 24 to 25 dollars per cwt with gains over last week.
The Rev Ronald Swelberg will give the sermon at Graettinger High School graduation exercises for 42 seniors this evening. The ceremony includes the annual tribute to high achievement and a procession of diplomas.
Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday evening May 21 at the Sche auditorium with Rev. Ronald Swedberg of the Graettinger Methodist Church delivering the sermon. Commencement exercises follow Thursday evening May 25 at 8 p.m. with remarks by Legion commander Des Moran and addresses by Monpealesser. Supt. Paul Stuart introduces the speaker. Principal Date Rackhaus presents diplomas. recital by Garnet Voigt. processional by Garnet Voigt. diplomas presented by School board president Ralph Graettinger. 1967 class officers: Paul Bisgard president, Shirley Sampson vice president, Vicki Wolfe secretary, Ben Hankey treasurer.
Graettinger resident Matt Sigler died after a stroke at Holy Family hospital. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a m at Graettinger Methodist Church with Rev Ronald Swedberg officiating. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Survived by daughter Marian Whetsel, son Milo Sigler, brother Ira Sigler.
The Seneca Saddle Club presents its tenth annual quarter horse show on Sunday May 21 at the grounds two miles west of Aigena on Highway 18. Halter classes start at 9 a.m. with 16 classes. performance classes begin after lunch with 17 classes scheduled.
A special graduation ad highlights Gradlinger business and pro women with individual photos and graduation details. The feature honors seniors actively contributing to the community and showcases their achievement in this issue.
Iowa Community College at Estherville will offer a two year vocational course in feeds and fertilizers marketing starting August 30 with limited enrollment. Officials cite classroom and on the job practice, supported by area manufacturers and retailers seeking trained personnel. Interested students should contact Iowa Lakes Community College at Estherville for enrollment details.
Graettinger hosts Bicycle Safety Day on Saturday afternoon May 27 at 1213 p.m. A film titled Bicycl Safety Skills will screen at the Graettinger theatre, with a highway patrolman speaking on safety and helping install reflector tapes on bikes. The event is sponsored by the Graettinger Woman's club and invites all area bike owners to attend.
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