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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1965
Page
5
Douglas Naac son of Mr and Mrs R T Naac will deliver the valedictorian address at commencement exercises here Monday night. Ronald Petersen son of Mr and Mrs Fred Petersen will deliver the salutatorian address at commencement exercises here Monday night.
Memorial Day observance will be held in Graettinger on Monday May 31 in the forenoon with a similar program to past years. State Senator John P Kibbie of Emmetsburg will deliver the address. Graettinger stores will be closed all day. Further program details will be announced next week.
Rosie Smith reports a colorful Ross Hunter production showing Saturday and Sunday at the Gradlinger theatre. The Universal comedy stars Andy Williams and Robert Goulet as rivals for the richest girl Sandra Dee who chases romance over finance with a trio of hit tunes. Allen Jenkins and Milton Frome play bartenders Fred and Man with Maurice Chevalier Hermione Gingold Charlie Ruggles and Gene Raymond in the cast.
Andy Groos, currently a vocational agriculture instructor in Menno South Dakota, is appointed as vocational agriculture and science instructor for the coming year in Graettinger. He is a South Dakota State College graduate, married with a four month old daughter.
Minnie Nelson 83 mother of Loren Nelson of Graettinger died in sleep May 14 at her Sherburn Minnesota home. Funeral at Sherburn Methodist Church with Rev Harald W Zarit officiating. Burial in Sherburn Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Surviving daughters Dorothy Higholt Duluth Della Johnson Wy zala four sons Loven Graettinger Howard New Richmond Wise Clarence Sherburn Chester Chicago a sister Nettie Johnson Ames brother Wessley Anderson Cheyenne. Preceded in death by husband 1953 insane daughter and son Robert.
Graellinger baseball coach Le land Stiles announces the summer schedule for local high school and youth teams in the Iowa Great Lakes league. Games begin Tuesday June 1 at Evergreen Park with HS game times at 8 pm and youth games earlier. Teams include Graetinger Milford Ruthven Arnolds Park Estherville Spirit Lake and more. A sectional tournament is planned for mid July.
R J Herum 63 longtime Wallingford resident died of a heart attack Sunday at his farm home near Wallingford. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Wallingford Lutheran Church with the Rev E G officiating. Burial followed in Riverside cemetery. Immediate survivors include wife Elsie and three sons Ronald Richard and Phillip, eight grandchildren, three brothers Percy Joe and Robert G Herum, and one sister Mrs Forrest Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild.
Graetlinger reported 1.72 inches of rainfall from Thursday to Sunday as cooler air followed the wet spell. May rainfall to date reaches 3.05 inches. In Estherville the funeral for Noel Daniels, 60, formerly of Terris, was held at First Methodist Church. death due to a heart attack. Survivors include wife Rose, daughter Marlene Clemenson, son Weirton Daniels, six grandchildren, sister Mrs. Herbert Blum, and brother Warren Daniels.
Marathon capitalized on three Pirates errors to plate five unearned runs in the first inning and three more in the third, taking a 10 5 lead at Evergreen Park. The Pirates scored twice in the fifth to make it 10 7 before the final two innings remained scoreless as Ganstead Hoekstra and Moran pitched in relief.
Graettinger stores host a nine o clock drawing offering a $125 prize. Farmers and families return to Saturday night shopping as crowds grow. Mrs Bert Anderson did not claim last week's $100 award.
A freak lightning bolt struck the Halverson farm southwest of Gradlinger Saturday afternoon, setting a tool shed on fire after entering a window and scorching a rubber hose. The bolt split a tree, melted a can, burned sacks of nails, and knocked out a nearby telephone line without damaging the phone itself.
Graettinger town council acted on overdue utility bills. Officials warn customers must pay by June 15 or service will be discontinued under city ordinances authorizing curtailment.
An announcement by Postmaster Nan o and Gradlinger designates May 17 to 22 as Mailbox Improvement Week. Advice includes securing posts, replacing obsolete boxes, printing names, selecting neat placements, using proper materials, and consulting the carrier for correct settings to improve curb appeal and function.
Supt Paul Stuart announced Kenley R Zwiefel will be vocal music instructor for the coming year. A native of Fenton Iowa and Sentral High graduate, he taught in Clear Lake schools for three years and is completing a BS in music and art. He is married.
Dr Virgil Lagomarcino will give the commencement address to the 41 Graettinger High School graduates Monday night He is native of Waverly Iowa and director of teacher education at Iowa State University He joined the staff in 1953 and assumed his current position in 1961 He holds degrees from Coe College Drake University and Iowa State University
Graettinger high school to honor 41 seniors with Baccalaureate at the whook auditorium on Sunday May 23 at 3 00 p m and Commencement on Monday May 24 at 3 00 p m Rev C F Curtis will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon with music by the concert choir Garnet Voigt will conduct the processional and recessional Dr Virgil Lagomarcino of Iowa State University will give the commencement address The program also includes senior ensemble and brass choir performances Supt Paul Stuart will introduce the speaker Principal Dale Tackhaus will present diplomas and Henry Jensen will preside over the diploma presentation Class officers are James Shatteby president Dale Munson vice president Carole Christine Stuart secretary and Leonard 3 treasurer.
Soil Conservation district leader Kassel announces Soil Stewardship Week with the theme Challenges of Growth. Observances run Sunday May 23 and Sunday May 30, stressing urban and rural responsibility for land and resources and the importance of sustained farming for future generations. Booklets and materials are provided for the week.
Goods and repairable articles will be accepted at the east door of the Methodist church this week. The event is organized by Goots Industries and Mrs. C. O. Wikert urges donations of usable items.
Graettinger business and professional men sponsor a special graduation page ad in this issue. The ad includes photos of the grads and graduation details highlighting their role in the community.
The C A Jensen store known as the Y Store in Grachtinger hosts a wide area V Days sale event. Begun Wednesday, the promotion features many storm priced items at special sale prices across V Stores outlets.
The Methodist Bible School at the church is rescheduled to run from Monday June 7 through Friday June 11. The event originally planned for early June now begins on June 7 and ends on June 11.
Dale Buackhaus principal at CGradtinuer high school announces an awards program in the school gym Friday May 21 at 12 50 p m Special awards will be presented to groups not yet recognized The public is invited to attend the Friday program.
Walleye fishing on High and Ingham lakes improved after a slow start. Ingham saw strong catches at the start of the week with fish around 3% pounds reported. Bullhead, bass, crappie and perch continued to be taken as well.
Graettinger markets report for Wednesday May 19 lists corn oats and beans with prices not provided in the fragment. The brief entry notes commodity trading activity at Graettinger.
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