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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
7
A fragment from a local page mentions a mission and a planned event linked to a ten week period. The text figures include unclear place names and a reference to a route or schedule. Details are unreadable but indicate preparations or notices for a local project or trip.
Vernon Climbers held a May 18 meeting at the Garber home with six visitors present and a Better Grousing contest won by Barbara Hall in the senior group and Linda Gjerde in the juniors. County official candidate Barbara Hall spoke at the Emersburg rally May 29. Graettinger Woman's Club enjoyed a May 24 dinner, elected officers including Bess Hamilton as president, Sadie Olson as secretary, and Isabel Hart as corresponding secretary. The Riverside club plans a June 1 gathering at Mrs Payton's house. Elmer Olsen was honored May 18 at a 75th birthday party in Estherville hosted by his daughters at the Ansonson home.
Mrs Olene Jacobson announces a Friday evening piano recital at the Methodist church featuring a large group of pupils led by an instructor. Performers include Willetta McConnell Nancy Hurlburt Diana Burg JoAnn Reeves Patty Ruppert JoAnn Murphy Jane Swanson Karen DeVries Paul Twait Donna Reeves Marlys Hyatt Carol Gjerde Elaine Gjerde Judy Christensen Jean Iverson Jane Iverson Betty Masters Jim Twait Kathy Burg Myrtle McConnell Mary Jane Brown Linda Brown Linda Gjerde Joyce Hurlburt Dale Munson Heverly Tait Francis Tindall Robbie Jensen Lorraine Twait Kathy Hobfson Alan Hei decker Eddie Erickson and vocal numbers by Mary Bonnie Cole.
A miscellaneous shower was held at the John Nissen home last Sunday in honor of Mrs Gilbert Elder. Mrs Tom Luitjens assisted as hostess. The bride Marian Hansen received many gifts as relatives and friends gathered. Cedar Falls Jean Graettinger of Graettinger, a student at Iowa State Teachers College, was named to Purple Arrow honor society for freshmen and sophomores. New members of the college honoraries were recognized at a conferral ending Women’s Day on campus.
Harlan Hanson, 18, received a senior athlete award at class night, noted for three-sport lettering and clever hand-offs. Roger Henningsen, runner-up in the senior athlete poll, plus Maryanna Spies and Martha Knutsen, also earned senior athlete awards Tuesday night. Hanson played football as halfback and guard, basketball, and baseball, contributing to a Pirates district berth. Henningsen started at backfield then moved to end in football.
Sealed proposals are due June 14 1944 at 7 pm by the Town Clerk for street improvements in Gruettinger Iowa including Hoffman Cameron Spies Olive and other streets. Bids require 10 percent security. project to be paid from bonds or town funds. plans by Currie Engineering on file. work by July 15 to August 15 1954. town reserves right to reject all bids.
A veteran basketball and baseball athlete, Roger Rover was noted for speed on the court and effective dribbling. He posted a 4-0 pitching record with relief appearances, played first base when not on the mound, and contributed a strong batting average. Rover was also active in hand work and ranked as a top student in his class.
A California newspaper notes Patrick J Carney of San Bernardino Valley College was elected first vice chairman of the Central Pacific Province of Newman Clubs at a Sacramento convention. The position is the provinces second highest and covers 46 colleges and universities. Carney is a Graettinger High School graduate and grandson of Mrs Mamie Hayes.
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