Farm Out By Henry Schnakenberg
The Graettinger FFA contest plot was harvested at the Gerald Schmitt farm with many helpers and food from Mrs. Schmitt. Official results list various corn hybrids with moisture and yield figures, noting Security 105 as the winner and detailing multiple varieties. The Master Growers contest progresses toward completion, with yields reported and an upcoming banquet where final results and samples will be posted. Public admission to the event is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Schmitt
Security 105
Com
Dekalb
Jaques
Funks
Pioneer
Trojan
Crows
Hobbit Musical at G.H.S Shows Friday and Saturday
The high school presents The Hobbit a fantasy adventure with Bilbo Baggins thirteen dwarves and a wizard in a 39 cast production. Ten band members and about 20 crew bring the stage sets costumes and drama for an 8 p.m. show each night. Advance tickets from Junior class members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilbo Baggins
G.H.5
Graettinger Fall Festival presents Hobbit musical play
The Fine Arts Department led by Messrs Cassady Gilger Herfendahl and Swan presents Hobbit on November 9 and 10 at 8 00 p m A Veterans Day salute is set for 9 30 a m Monday November 12 followed by the Fall Junior High Band and Mixed Chorus concert at 8 00 p m on November 14 The program honors veterans featuring the junior high mixed choirs concert choir and drama speech class and more featured in this program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Arts
Graettinger Community School
Daniel Cassady
John Gilger
Marshall Herfendahl
Myron Swan
Talkien
Waterfowl Migration Report Highlights Iowa Drought
The Iowa Conservation Commission notes fair duck hunting in the western third of the state with slow activity elsewhere. Survey on Oct 29 tallies include Big Marsh 16,000 ducks, Sweet Marsh 6,000, Otter Creek 9,000, Riverton over 10,000 ducks and 3,000 blue and snow geese, Fomey Lake 2,000 ducks and 1,000 geese. Mississippi River hunting is hampered by weather conditions. District officers for 1973 74 were installed with Shelly Kulow named District Vice President for Graettinger, and local chapter members performed at the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Conservation Commission
Hawkeye
Iowa
Big Marsh
Butler County
Sweet Marsh
Bremer County
Otter Creek
Tama County
Riverton
Fremont County
Fomey Lake
Mississippi River
Mr and Mrs Emmett McCrane celebrate 71st anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McCrane of Elma marked their 71st wedding anniversary. He is 99 and she is 95, and they maintain their own home with two daughters, one son, eight grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett McCrane
Elma
McCrane
FHA Girls Attend District Meeting in Estherville
The 1973 District FHA meeting was held on Saturday November 3 in Estherville at Estherville Junior High auditorium from 8 30 a m to 12 00 p m. Twenty five FHA members from Graettinger attended. Graettinger handled registration and Sharon Wikert served as district treasurer. Rev Pearson of Estherville Methodist Church was guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Estherville
Graettinger
New Friends
Sharon Wikert
Pearson
Estherville Methodist Church
Weekday School Menu November 12 to 16
Cooked with GAS Naturally Monday through Friday features meals for November 12 to 16. Each day lists main course, sides, desserts, bread or alternatives and milk. subject to change.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Schnakenberg
Brenda Babcock
Deb Duus
Holly Dawson
Dave Ennen
Ted Lundgren
John Poland
Ast
Suzie Weber
Kristy Duus
Lisa Jannsen
Paulette Frick
Barb Miller
Rhonda Ruetter
Becky Weber
Donna Westergard
Candy Funk
Owatonna
Kraft Parkay Margarine
City
Shelly Kulow
Chomis
Sheri Westergard
Maryann Prather
Connie Graettinger
Sharon Rustad
Graettinger State
Graettinger Municipal Gas
Duane Smit
Spirit Lake
Howard Zieman
Imp Originals
Zieman
Trea
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