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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1963
Page
5
The 1983 Christmas Seal Campaign begins with mailing Seals to residents to fund tuberculosis and respiratory disease efforts. Mrs. Mildred Sampson, chair, notes millions saved since 1907 and urges continued contributions for case finding, research, and other uses. Seals will arrive soon and residents are urged to place them on mail.
Parents of squad members and basketball fans are invited to Friday night practice by the 1963-64 Pirette girls basketball team. The session starts at 7 p m and coach Hamlin Nelson will explain various aspects of basketball practice, offense, and defense.
Wayne R. Knutsen of Graettinger has been appointed a certified pistol instructor by the National Rifle Association. He passed required tests and time in training to qualify to teach gun operation safety and shooting techniques to community members. The NRA program, active nationwide since 1876, has trained millions in safe handling and enjoyment of firearms. Knutsen farms about six miles southwest of Graettinger.
The Graettinger PTA sets its November meeting for Tuesday night November 19 inviting parents grandparents and friends to participate in room visitation. Fathers who missed the recent conferences may visit their children's classrooms and meet teachers. A brief business meeting precedes room visitation with refreshments served by room mothers chaired by Mrs. Harry Dobbins.
Graettinger Public Library invites the public to an open house Saturday from 1 00 to 5 30 p m. Guests may sign the guest book and meet librarians and trustees who will show the library, its new shelves and catalog facilities, and the Memory Book listing memorial donors. Everyone is welcome and may check out books.
Graettinger offers a 175 dollar prize Saturday at three o clock in participating stores. Last week's 150 dollar award went unclaimed. Mason City officials, Graettinger school superintendent Paul Stuart, and principal Bob Ashburn attend a workshop on the State University of Iowa electronic processing program. The program aims to improve scheduling and pupil accounting, placing Graettinger on the ground floor of modern methods.
The first month of Carl.0- Rama play ends with top scoring couples led by Mr and Mrs How ard Hanson at 3130 points followed by Mr and Mrs Elmer Masters 2770 and Mr and Mrs Bernard Elsenbast 2560. Rob Ashburn pair leads with 4710 later totals while Herman Elsenbast and Dr. C A Shiley share 3050. Palo Alto Cancer Society chapter reports 3430 goal reached in Crusade drive. 2822.61 from door to door, 607.39 from corporations directed to the national society.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Masters of Alexander Iowa announce purchase of the City Meat Market in Graettinger formerly operated by the late Soh Simonsen. The deal includes the two story building with intent to occupy the apartment above. November 20 is the effective date and the Masters plan to move here today.
Monday November 18 and Friday November 22 feature complete closing out farm sales near Graettinger Iowa. Auctions handled by Borvit and Brown with details in the issue.
Graettinger school officials announce the first nine week honor roll for junior high and high school. Seniors include Jim Dalen BM Fude Jim Girves Steve Graettinger Dick Petersen and Marlene Schnell. Juniors Gerald Anderson Rathman Doug Nane Ron Petersen Cheryl Rose Jim Skattebo Chris Stuart Betty Thoreson. Sophomores Diana Bortini Bill Graettinger Greg Hoekstra Barbara Murray Pam Robinson Mary Rolfson Melvin Thompson Rose Ann Tulinga Jim Werkert Janet Edwards Loren Eldridge and Bill Nissen. Eighth grade names Clint Blum Duckie Carter Craig Dobbins John Graettinger Mary Graettinger Tony James Susan Jensen Barbara Olesen Michael Stuart Thomas Voigt Susan Werkert. Seventh Grade Richard Andrews Michael Boblit Jerry Dawson Marilyn Egeland Dennis Pude Kathy Haisman Christine Jones Wayne Knutsen Marcia Rose Tommy Spear and Diana Graettinger.
The American Legion and Graettinger Legion post and auxiliary urge Graettinger area students to pursue scholarships during American Education Week November 10 to 16. Ten National President's scholarships are available nationwide plus 13 other scholarships. For information contact Mrs. Clara Rolfson or any auxiliary member.
Dr and Mrs BR H Simonsen of Valley Falls Kansas helped reunite a 19 year old hitchhiker Larry D Kennedy with his father James B Kennedy living on a farm near Owasupie Kane after Larry sought his father and traveled from Webster City Town to Topeka. The boy had not seen his father since infancy and was unaware of the Kansas connection until the reunion.
Jerry Grethen a 14 year old formerly of Graettinger and now a resident near Estherville was injured by 23 shotgun pellets while hunting with his father and two Muscatine men at Cheever lake south west of Estherville. He was flown to St Marys hospital Rochester Saturday and was reported to be off the critical list and expected to be released in a few days.
Hunters reported a generally successful opening day despite effort required to flush birds. By Sunday, pheasants showed increased wariness as the season began, with hunting conditions noted as palmy weather affecting results.
Truman Naig 36 a Graettinger area farmer was killed in a late night one car crash east of Graettinger. His son Michael 15 was thrown clear and taken to Holy Family hospital. The car burned after crashing into a ditch near Valley View cemetery as investigators noted the westbound vehicle ran off the road and hit a telephone pole. Firefighters aided by Brighton and others extinguished the blaze. Surviving family includes wife Marjorie three daughters Gloria Susan Debra and a brother Donald. Beiter Funeral home handling arrangements with services expected at St John Lutheran in Depew.
Graettinger High athletic director Leland Stiles announced a 16 game schedule for the Pirates and Pirettes for 1963-64. Eight home and eight away with all home games at 7 p.m. New coaches: Jake Hoekstra for boys and Hamlin Nelson for girls. Schedule lists dates at Armstrong Ringered West Bend Albert City Bancroft Sioux Valley Mallard Ayrshire Lake Park Marathon Cylinder Emmetsburg Ruthven Lincoln Mallard Terrill Sentral Cove Belt plus junior high and B team games. One car accident injures Wallingford resident Johnnie Johnson, 69, treated at Holy Family Hospital. Graettinger Markets date.
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