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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1969
Page
8
A Wallingford Church Family Night and shower announce events this Friday and Sunday at the Wallingford Lutheran Church led by Pastor Don Sarff. Local families including Ness, Olson, and Nielsen visit relatives, with students from Waldorf and Northfield among weekend hosts and greetings.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Pelkey welcome a son born Monday October 27 at Palo Alto hospital. He is named Thomas James and has a brother David and sisters Rhonda and Roxanne. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Luitjgens and Mr and Mrs Ted Knudtson.
The Rev. Richard Thompson of Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer will lead Bethel Church services this Sunday morning while Spencer’s local pastor at 624 Reitz will preach at the Spencer church. The exchange, part of a program by local American Lutheran committees, aims to highlight church outreach in 1970 missions.
Bethel Lutheran Young People from Bethel Lutheran church plan a Friday and Saturday trip to Minneapolis and St Paul to study urban church challenges and opportunities. Sixteen or more participants will visit Plymouth Youth Center Prince of Glory Lutheran church the ALC headquarters Augsburg College and Luther Theological Seminary with three chaperones learning about inner city ministry.
Weekend weather brought gloom with light show and damp conditions. October rainfall totaled 3.36 inches, below last year’s 5.08 inches and among the heaviest Octobers since 1960s. Rain averaged about 15 inches in October since 1961, with 0.18 inches on Monday and clearing skies by Tuesday.
J Wayne Dappen of Everett Washington son of Mrs Mable Dappen formerly of Graettinger was recently appointed to the Advisory Council for the Puget Sound Pollution Control Agency Dappen is technical director for the Scott Paper Co plant in Everett and represents industry on the council succeeding Gilbert Heath who died in August.
A series of Farm Class talks runs from November through January, covering swine management by Feléo Area Manager, beef futures, selling more livestock on grade and yield with Robert Fritz of Wilson Co., soybean production by Robert Love of Blanco Products, choosing the right beef feeding system, farm law with Palo Alto County Attorney Roger Berkland, plus a group tour and tillage practices.
The Extension Council posts township election plans for Vernon Freedom Highland Lost Island and others. Vernon votes November 7 at Claire Enge home. Freedom November 13 at Freedom Town Hall. Highland November 17 at Ruthven school. Lost Island November 17 at Richard Closing home. Weldon Bolie not seeking reelection. incumbents noted. Elections also in West Bend Rush Lake Ellington and Fairfield townships.
The Pirates struggled on offense with only 20 rushing attempts while Graettinger threw for 154 yards despite four interceptions. Tom Moran gained 10, Doug Naig and Smith contributed in passing and rushing as the defense tallied tackles led by Beblit with 10 stops.
The Graettinger Woman's club met at Esther Rasmussen's home with Mari lyn Frick and Joan Dawson serving. Three new members Virginia Mitchell Gerda Luhman and Diane Edwards were voted in. A talk on The Trial of Christ was given by Arty Forsythe. A CARE collection and a drive for the retarded children's fund were noted. The next meeting is a Christmas Buffet on Dec 1 at 7 pm at Lillian Barringer's home.
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