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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1971

Page

4

Jorgensen Receives Years Of Service Plaque At Graettinger

Jorgensen of Graettinger was presented a plaque for Years Of Service As Director With The Graettinger Telephone Company at the monthly meeting. Harold M. Jorgensen retired his chair to Harry Dobbins at the September Annual Meeting in 1971. Palo Alto County Legion Auxiliary meets November 22 at 8:00 p.m. at Graettinger Legion Hall. Bryan Rolfson did not claim last week's prize and next Saturday's 3 p.m. drawing offers 50 dollars. Your Graettinger Times will publish a day early next week due to Thanksgiving. all news and ads due by noon Monday, November 15.

HLM Jorgensen Graettinger Graettinger Telephone Company Harold M. Jorgensen Harry Dobbins Palo Alto County Legion Auxiliary Graettinger Legion Hall Bryan Rolfson Iarly Graettinger Times

Region 15 Farm Bureau Challenge results announced

In Region 15 Palo Alto and Clay counties tied for second as Dickinson County placed first in the Challenge program. Attendance and policy development participation influenced scoring with certificates awarded for perfect county board meeting attendance to Stillman Kenyon and Twaiten Cyl inder. American Farm Bureau President Kuhfuss addressed 150 attendees on farmers’ 1971 72 outlook.

Palo Alto Emmetsburg Lyle Kenyon Mallard Arden Twaiten Cylinder Phil Stillman Ed J. Bredehoeft Erwin Gehling Marvin Goff Ruthven Keith Walker American Farm Bureau William Kuhfuss Kuhfuss

Graettinger Lions Sell Light Bulbs Monday

The Graettinger Lions Club will be selling light bulbs on Monday, November 16, in a local fundraising effort. Proceeds support club initiatives and community projects in Graettinger and surrounding areas.

Graettinger Lions Club

James Spies Family Push For Graettinger

James Spies, raised in Graettinger, is active in farming, local government, and community groups. He and Loretta Hall, from Algona, married in 1960 while he studied at Iowa State. The family, including Lori, Matt, and Molly, are involved in church, school, winter sports, and regional clubs. Ballots go to Palo Alto County producers on November 19 1971 with a December 1 1971 deadline.

James Spies Graettinger Grettinger High School Jim Iowa State Ames Iowa Loretta Hall Algona Iowa Great Lakes Teer Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Emmetsburg James Loretta Spies Loretta Garrigan Catholic School Iowa State University Ret Spies Lori Matt Palo Alto County Holiday Mountain Estherville American Farm Managers Association Pacific Grove California Pike's Peak Grand Canyon Immaculate Conception Church of Palo Alto ASCS Joe A. Lynch ASC Highland Leo Geelan W.K. Grange Elloitt Larson Homer Moore John B. Molitor Harold Wichman Walnut John Anderson Emmett Currans Ed H. Herke John Nolan Leo Thompson Norman Wegener Lost Island Richard Clasing Otis Hauge Richard Kropf Albert Norris Elwood Smith Merle Suss

Obituary notes for Brennan and Fitzpatrick obsequies

Funeral services were held for Emmet Brennan of Emmetsburg at St Thomas Church with burial in St John's Cemetery. Brennan, 57, died November 14 at his home. survivors include five children, ten grandchildren, and four brothers. Also in this notice, funeral services for Mrs Dan Fitzpatrick of Graettinger were held at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at St Jacob's Cemetery and extended survivor details. The notice also covers Palo Alto County Extension Council elections and township meeting dates for November through December with eligibility and term details.

Emmet Brennan Emmetsburg St. Thomas Catholic Church C.E. Farrelly St. John's Cemetery Martin Funeral Home Brennan Brennan Automotive Supply Neary Implement Emmetsbburg James C Elizabeth Brennan Ruth Beatty Robert Mike John Ruth Ann) Haywood Tim Beverly) Jackson Storm Lake Gerald Jean) Steger Balltown Iowa Dan Mary Teresa Kelly) Fitzpatrick Good Samaritan Center Estherville Immaculate Conception Church Graettinger Vincent Beacom St. Jacob's Cemetery Fuhrman Fitzpatrick James Mary Kelly Palo Alto Dan Fitzpatrick Emmet Missionary and Rosary Society Richard Boise Idaho Jerry Ray Mary Ellen) Haag Pease, Minn William Catherine) Brown Keith Josephine) Hildreth Waterloo Loretta Kelly Eileen Kelly Margaret Kelly Emil Sarah) Schade Omaha Nebraska Ellington Township Bernard Elsenbast Lost Island Donald Hurley Gail Egeland Vernon Township Wm. Stillman Lost Island Township Freedom Township Glen Goddard Fairfield Township Cylinder Town Hall West Bend Township Rodman Extension Council Glen Newhouse Walnut Dick Kibebie Booth Jerome Klepper James Bargman Ferm Valley Leonard Heller Great Oak Lyndon Berkeland Independence Roger Chism Nevadas Bill Nelson Silver Lake

Three Receive 20 Year Pins Emmetsburg Notice

Supplemental food will be issued to eligible participating residents at Emmetsburg on Tuesday November 16 from 11 30 a m to 12 30 p m according to Betty Hessenius Supplemental Food Coordinator for Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc.

Emmetsburg Betty Hessenius Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc

Graettinger Girls B Team Defeats Sentral 49 to 37

Graettinger Graettinger Girls B team beat Sentral of Fenton 49 37 on Friday November 12. Pirettes led by Pat Clipperton at guard with solid steals and floor play. Mary Bortini Mary Rooney and Debbie Duus starred in rebounding and scoring. Free throws were weak 13 made of 41 attempts.

Graettinger Sentral Fenton Pirettes Pat Clipperton Pat Sex

Varsity Pirettes Fall 63-58 to Central Satellites

The Varsity Pirettes trailed by up to 17 points in the third quarter and lost 63-58 to Central Satellites of Fenton. Connie Tuininga led with 31 points aided by Barb Petersen and Joan Wikert in a late surge, while Kathy Wikert and Shelly Kulow anchored the defense. Fouls hampered the Pirettes, but depth showed as the team fought back in the final eleven minutes.

Varsity Pirettes Fenton Satelites Pirettes Kathy Wikert Shelly Kulow Debbie Duus Centrals Connie Tuininga Barb Petersen Joan Wikert Mary Potter Betty Brown Brenda Babcock Brockmeyer Betty Brenda Karen Hampland Connie Shelly Barb

Attend the Senior Class Play Angle Phi Hands

Announcement urges attendance for a senior class play Friday November 19 at 7 30 PM. Event is promoted with emphasis on seeing it rather than being told.

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