Des Moines Register to feature Graettinger Bicentennial plans
The editor describes a lengthy interview with Patty Peterson and Harris Mortensen about Graettinger Bicentennial projects and a $100 savings investment aimed at funding the Tri Centennial Celebration. The Des Moines Register plans a weekly-appearing story, with publication likely within the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Peterson
Harris Mortensen
Des Moines Register
Mrs. Peterson
Graettinger
Register
Patty
Graettinger State Bank
Mortensen
Emmetsburg
Peterson
Times
Iowa
Perspective on living: time to earn and spend
An editorial by Robert Fincher argues Americans have seen living standards rise since 1925, with far fewer weeks or hours of work needed for goods and education. It urges using extra time for learning and civic responsibility, then notes the bicentennial context and warns against costly employment schemes. Obituary segment follows for Ernest L. Burdette, detailing birth, migration, lifelong farming, survivors, and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Labor and Health Education and Welfare
Sam
Graettinger Council Meeting approves bills and building permit
A May 10 1976 Graettinger council session authorizes payment of numerous bills including Graettinger State Bank FICA IPERS and utility charges. Jane Hamilton building permit approved with remodeling and sidewalk work. Council to subdivide land northeast of city limits discusses budget adjustments and civil defense tax. various motions pass on hearings and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger State Bank
FICA
IPERS
State of Iowa
Bruce Brown
Alvin Poppinga
Dan Elwood
Palo Alto County/ Municipal Civil Defense
Prouty Co
Stall's Farm & Home Dist
Recher, Inc
Don's
Els Electric
Coleen Duhn
Andy's Standard
Studer's Welding
Graettinger Lumber Co
Schealler's Skelly
Gilbert Stueve
Oleson
Jane Hamilton
Graettinger
Nissen
Jensen
Graettinger Area Finances and Nearby Weekend Guests
Graettinger municipal finances list payments to Graettinger Coop Telephone and utilities plus balances at Graettinger State Bank and revenues, with adjourned meeting minutes. The piece also notes gatherings of local families with visits from Primghar and other towns, and a graduation event in Springfield Missouri.
Legion Auxiliary Praises Poppy Day Campaign
Dear Diane The Legion Auxiliary thanks the Times for the generous publicity and supporters who gave time and money to make Poppy Day a success Sincerely Clara Roflson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane
the Legion Auxiliary
Times
Clara Roflson
Walter Petersen funeral services held at Bethel Lutheran Church
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 30 May 25 at Bethel Lutheran Church for Walter Petersen 80 who died May 22 1976 at Emmetsburg Care Center He was born March 14 1896 in Standerup Schlewig Denmark His survivors include son James Graettinger two daughters Phylis Christiansen Boulder Colo and Karen Kielwitz Palmdale Calif nine grandchildren and one sister Art Bergum Seal Beach Calif He was preceded in death by his wife five brothers and four sisters Rev O J Reitz officiated with Fuhrman Funeral Home Graettinger handling services Burial in St Pauls Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran Church
Walter Petersen
Emmetsburg
Mr. Petersen
Standerup
Schlewig
Denmark
Soren J
Hannah Petersen
Graettinger
Violet Madge Parker
James
Clarence
Phylis) Chritiansen
Boulder
Colo
Karen) Kielwitz
Palmdale
Calif
Art Bergum
Seal Beach
O. J. Reitz
Fuhrman Funeral Home
St. Paul's Cemetery
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Palo Alto
County
Jerry Wiseman
Diand Miner
Clay
Dickinson & Emmet
Middle River Record
Robert Fincher
Aria A. A
Ernest L. Burdette
Wallingford
Henry Funeral
Fred Classer
Union Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Holy Family Hospital
Mr. Burdettte
Ohio County
Obed
Margaret Obenchuain Burdette
Kentucky
Burdette
Floyd Nelson
Sioux Rapids
Claire Nelson
Estherville
Alleta Nelson
Hubert Burdette
Dickens
Marvin Burdette
Whitesville
W. W. Haynes
Philpot
Nina Rea White
Owensboro
Des Moines
Randy Rients
V. G. Rients
Mike Masters
Bob Masters
Joe Dykhuizen
Audrey Abresch
Terry Masters
Mike
Council
Hanson
Bonstead
Brobst
Palo Alto County
Schealler's Skelly Service
Graettinger Times
Brown Supply Graettinger Municipal
Petty Cash
Petty
Utility Equipment Co
Dept. of Environmental Quality
Graettinger Municipal Utilities
State Higenic Lab
Sewer Sinking Fund
Conco, Inc
Gov. Ray
Olive St
Brown
Cedar
Sam Watson
Gene Studer
Oleson and
the Construction Co
Graettinger Coop Telephone
Roy Nissen
Merle Ty Hanson
Don Hall Co
Northern Natural Gas Company
CD Commodity
Russell Lastine
Prouty Company
Arthur Tindall
Robert K. Goodwin
Alan Graettinger
Robert Masters
Terry
Tony
Bruce
Greg
Tim. Crowley
Johnie Cole
Julius Cole
Primghar
Cole
Alfred Fletcher
Uba City
California
Junior Cole
Barbie
Jackson
Mina
Charlie Cole
Maple Hill
Yvonnie Steffas
Dave Basko
Bellmond
Robert Flannery
Crystal
Springfieel Missouri
Lyle Anderson
Linda
Ted Knutson
Cabinet Shop
Graettinger Clinic of Chiropractic
Drs. Ri
Lents and
Jones
Wed
Amc
Sat
Thoreson
Farmers Mutual Ins
Association Mobile Home Insurance Surety Bonds
H. Thoreson
Boone Jewelry
Wallingfor
Terril
Milford
Wm. K. Smithson
Cyrus Guinn
Equitable of Iowa Life Insurance
J. Sales Inc
Emmet
Pocahontas
K.L. Johnson
J. J. Roberts
Optometrists
Paul Larsen
2Nd Ave
N. 6Th Street
Schealler’s
Body Shop
Fur Co
A. H. Hobson
Optometrist
State Bank
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