Graettinger 1971 graduates framed by local business support
The Graettinger Times recalls the 1971 high school graduates with praise for their community, notes the ongoing rail system changes in Iowa, and shares light local items. It mentions old rail days, a library addition for local author Dr. Th Nane, letters from readers, and small jokes and notices reflecting town life.
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Graettinger News Highlights May 1946 Events
Dorothy Martinson named school secretary replacing Doris Sandvig. Graettinger high school graduation set for May 24 with 16 graduates listed. May 19 baccalaureate service attended by many. Obituaries note Manley Hampson 61 died May 20. Local marriages, enlistments, and moves announced with multiple residents involved. Weather disrupts grade school picnic. bus purchases planned. Social security contact schedule released for Fort Dodge district.
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Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Estherville City Hall
Aerial Elbow Truck Study Shelved by Graettinger Board
Graettinger Municipal Light Plant trustees held a April 28 1971 special meeting to examine an insulated Aerial Elbow basket truck for worker safety near high voltage lines. No action taken. Regular May 10 minutes note payments, a library donation, and a June 7 meeting planned.
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Graettinger
Bill Rasmussen
Francis Warren
Library Board
In This Sign by Joanne Greenberg at Down Library Lane
A review covers two deaf protagonists Abel and Janice Ryder who leave a handicapped school marry and share fifty years. The book argues for sign language over lip reading and portrays middle America. Also notes a May library visit by Home Ec girls led by Mrs. Dawson to examine children’s books.
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Abel
Janice Ryder
Middle America
Palo Alto 4-H delegates named for 1971 State Conference
Thirteen Palo Alto County 4-H members are chosen as delegates to the 1971 State 4-H Conference at Iowa State University June 15 to 18. Delegates include Tim Naig Cyl inder Joe Kenyon Mallard Mark Andreason Emmetsburg Richard Frieden West Bend Mark Stokes Curlew Norman Nicol Emmetsburg Daniela Brown West Bend Susann Kirby Curlew Marilyn Molitor Ruth ven Karen Montag West Bend Jana Rouse Curlew and Janell Berkland Cylinder. Patricia Kenyon Whittemore selected for pre conference leadership and voting duties. Eldon Berkland Fenton will join the State 4-H Council. Over 1300 Iowa 4-H members will attend with workshops on life styles government environment and more. Music by State 4-H Band and Chorus with rehearsals through the week for final assembly. Palo Alto 4-Hers in the music base include Greg Boeming Mallard Linda Oleson Graettinger and Joan Yoch West Bend.
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Mark Andreason
Emmetsburg
Richard Frieden
West Bend
Mark Stokes
Curlew
Norman Nicol
Daniela Brown
Susann Kirby
Marilyn Molitor
Ruthven
Karen Montag
Jana Rouse
Janell Berkland
Patricia Kenyon
Whittemore
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