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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1967
Page
17
Gravtlingers regular Saturday drawing moved to 8 30 p m this Saturday as the spring change takes effect. Remember the new time and date for the feature three participants to claim prizes.
An open house event for Gjerde Camping Trailers runs Saturday through Monday May 19 20 21 near the Omer Gjerde residence northeast of Grachtinger school grounds. Each day offers preseason savings on 1907 Ana che camping trailers and Winnebago travel trailers with free door prizes and refreshments. Factory representatives will answer camping questions.
Chuck Moran continued his strong showing in spring golf by claiming district honors at Newell on Saturday and qualifying for the state tournament in Waterloo this week. He led the field in a district tourney that capitalized on his steady play and consistent drives, setting up a showdown at the state meet.
The Grachinger mile relay team finished third at the state track meet held Saturday in Cortland Falls. Members were Dan Murphy Dick Clipperton Rien Rose and Greg Iverson.
Graettinger placed fourth in the Cornbelt conference track meet at Spencer on May 2 with 44 points. Terris won the meet with 104. Individual placings include Dick Clipperton fourth in shot put, Rich Rose third in 100 yard dash, Greg Iverson second in 220 yard dash and first in 440 yard run, Leonard Nicol second in 88 yard dash, and the mile relay team of Dan Murphy, Dick Cupperton, Rich Rose and Greg Iverson won. The medley relay finished second.
Local industries mobilize to support a clothing drive on Ja 14 at Monvill and Dan a pop culture event. organizers aim to help families in need by collecting donations and distributing items through community centers and drives in east town.
Graetlinger’s softball team will make its second home appearance of the season next Tuesday night in a game against Ayrshire at Evergreen Park. Graetlinger travels to Cylinder tonight for a league matchup.
A public hearing will be held by the town council on Monday June 5 in the council chambers to consider rezoning from residential to a Mobile Home Park. The notice lists related parcels and seeks input on the proposed lot subdivisions and associated zoning changes. Further details are available in the legal notice in this issue.
Sint Watson will hold a white stou ten of houseable goods weather equipment antiques tools and miscellaneous items saturday evening May 20 at 4 30 p m behind Wilson Western equipment. Bertit and Brow will be Aton wis all the Graethinges slate but ik will clerk. See sale ad in this issue.
Graettinger blanks Estherville 5-1 in Tri-County league opener. Chiettinger hits twice in the second, drives in runs, with Nowak throwing a complete game shutout until Estherville scores in the seventh. Estherville collects five hits. Senne Pravher and Beschorner each have two for Graettinger.
Whittemore pitcher Carpenter homered in the third as Whittemore built a 5-1 lead. The Whittemore squad held off a late rally to hand the opponent a 5-1 softball defeat.
Graettinger fire chief and department remind the public that state law penalizes following fire apparatus too closely. Obstructing access can delay crews and endanger lives. Drivers are urged to disburse and allow fire teams to clear the station and reach the scene safely.
The speaker, Hewat Macy, delivered the commencement talk in May at the Voor Town institution. He held an ML and an degree from Michigan State, taught at a high school, edited a weekly Marion, Kentucky newspaper, and began his educational career in 7855 before moving to the area in 1905.
Executive committees of Upper Des Moines Opportunity and Northwest Community Action Association plan a merger of CAR agencies. May 15 meeting in Emmetsburg to finalize details. Northwest Iowa counties Juiena Vista Chas and Dickinson will join Kossuth to form a seven-county service area with Hart as seven-county director. Administrative offices in Emmetsburg. New board will have three members from each county. Attendees include Hart and multiple local officials.
Firefighters were summoned to a home east of Grachtinger Sunday night about 9 p.m. when a chimney fire threatened the building. Residents escaped unharmed though minor damage was reported.
Henry Thiel of Graettinger sold nearly two loads of high-choice Hereford slaughter steers at the Sioux City Stockyards on Thursday May 11. The cattle averaged about 13 1/2 pounds per animal, bringing $25.00 per hundredweight, with market up $1.75 to $2.00 from last week and an extreme top of $25.25 per cwt. Choice steers ranged from $24.00 to $25.00 per cwt.
Graduation exercises are planned for 42 Graettinger seniors. Rev Ronald Swedberg will address the graduates at the ceremony. Names of the graduates and program details are expected to be announced by the Graettinger school district.
Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday evening May 2 at the school auditorium with Rev. Ronald Swedberg of the Grachtsinger Methodist Church delivering the sermon. Commencement exercises are set for Thursday evening May 23 at 8 p.m. with music by the school, a processional and recessional by Garnet Voigt, and speaker William G. Monahan of the University of WH. Legion citizenship awards will be presented by Don Moran. Supt. Paul Start will introduce the speaker and Principal Dale Rackhaus will present diplomas. Invocation and benediction by Rev O. J. Reitz. Class officers include Paul Higard president, Shirley Sampson vice president, Vicki Wolfe secretary, Ben Tlankey treasurer.
Matt Sigler aged 77 of Gradinger area died Tuesday at Efaby Family hospital after a stroke and complications. Funeral services set for Sunday 1:30 a.m. at Gradinger Methodist Church with Rev. Romnald Swedberg officiating. Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Survived by widow Marian Whetsel Sigler, son Miles Sigler, brother Dea Sisher, and other relatives. He moved to the area in 1922, worked as a carpenter and farmer. Born August 29, 1889 in Carrollton Texas.
A Senvea Saddle Club event is listed for Sunday May 21 near Algona on Bigdwarye 28 with a West of town location. Events include a single class and a twilight performance with a model-style presentation, though the text is garbled and some details remain unclear.
A vintage newspaper ad spotlights graduating seniors with individual photos and details. Gillettinger business figures and professional men contributed to the project, highlighting community support and a ceremonial guard.
A two year program in feeds and fertilizers marketing will be offered at Iowa Community College at Estherville starting August 30. Limited enrollment. interested students should apply promptly. The course combines classroom instruction with on the job practice, supported by regional manufacturers and retailers seeking trained personnel. For more information contact Iowa Lakes Community College at Motherill, Iowa.
Graettinger Woman's Club sponsors Bicycle Safety Day on Saturday afternoon May 27 at the Graettinger theatre. A speaker will discuss bike safety and display safety tips while urging all riders in Graettinger and surrounding areas to attend and follow the bicycle code.
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