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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1975
Page
9
Brad a five year old senses his parents sadness tied to Grandpa’s absence. He hears the word die and seeks understanding from a neighbor but is told it’s beyond him. At home hugs from family and visitors pile up as Brad grows more confused about death and absence before attending church with his parents.
A child bids farewell at a funeral learning the meaning of death. He sees his crying grandmother and his parents, then approaches the casket and understands that Grandpa has died. A tender moment captures family sorrow and a child’s first grasp of mortality.
Final notice for Graettinger Community School annual sale of 1975 76 year with price six dollars. Seniors chose Bicentennial theme and cover pages feature student art. Two pages show history and a 1904 high school photo sought from community. contact Mrs Sallie White.
By Pat Moran FFA fruit sales are in full swing with 400 boxes sold to date. The FFA has ordered 700 boxes of fruit. Boxes of apples grapefruit and oranges cost six dollars per box. FFA members are taking orders for delivery around December 9. Proceeds will finance the FFA test plot.
Norma Newhouse proclaims November 16 through 22 as American Education Week and urges readers to evaluate if today’s students are educated properly. She stresses maintaining emphasis on history English and math alongside social-emotional learning, urging readers to stay informed through media and to consider helping in schools.
Community church notices list services, catechism classes, and meetings at Lost Island Lutheran Church. Dates span November with multiple worships, Sunday School, Bible classes, and special programs at local sites including Waldorf College and St. Patricks Catholic Church.
Music scholarships will be awarded this year at Iowa Wesleyan College based on musical performance and academic standing. Auditions are January 17, 1976, with possible special dates by arrangement. For more information contact Mr Allen Zevenbergen, Vocal Music instructor at GHS.
The University of Northern Iowa will offer merit awards for fall 1976 to students in the top ten percent of their high school class and with an ACT composite of 26 or higher. Financial need is not required. Applicants must submit admission by June 1, 1976.
Dow Chemical offers a $2,000 scholarship in Chemical Engineering at Iowa State University in Ames with several runner-up awards around $250. Deadline is March 1, 1976. contact Dow Chemical Engineering Scholarship Committee, ISU, Ames IA 50010 for details.
Executive Meeting 1 15 p.m regular meeting 2 00 p.m Cherub Choir junior choir and adult choir after school and 8 00 p.m Church School 9 00 a.m Worship Service 10 00 a.m Thanksgiving Sunday Adult Bible Study 9 30 a.m Everyone welcome Pastor Clare Odell leads United Methodist Women spiritual bazaar and activities including choir and study sessions all are welcome
Shelly Cox and Jane Kempf prepare a meal during American Education Week. The home economics activity is described as a practical way to understand and learn to get along in society.
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