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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1967
Page
5
A Des Moines studio reel showcases small color portraits from Yoay Wolty Studios part of a series. The feature highlights younger citizens and invites viewing of the newly produced plots at the Tomes clue venue.
A local notice advertises a $25 Buck Prize with a drawing scheduled for next Saturday. Details on venue and entry are unclear due to OCR issues but the event is described as a prize drawing offering twenty five dollars to a winner.
The text notes a cold spell with temperatures dipping to 10 degrees early Monday and four above on Tuesday. A moderation was seen by Wednesday morning but forecasters hinted at possible snow could occur that day in the area.
Kenneth Charles Henely 17, son of Lee and Gladys Henely of Ayrshire, died after the car he drove turned on a gravel road east of Emmetsburg at about 9 50 p m Saturday night. Nancy Lynne Hiatt 16 of Emmetsburg, a passenger, was reported in good condition and released from the hospital Monday.
Supt. Stuart A ministrator and Town City Supt. Paul Stuaz of Grachtinger were among officials at the Standaldwos conference on school administration and supervision at the University of Town, concluding November 29.
The Palo Alto Beef Producers gathered Monday night with election of officers Edwin Draman and Danie Fogario reelected, two new directors Eugene Berkland and Warren McGreery joining Maurice Drew Dick Closing Ray Montague and Ronald Fisher. Lee Kine of WHO radio spoke on farming topics as the group reviewed 1967 activities including a feedlot tour beef futures meeting tax relief lobbying county fair booth and junior renter projects. The Graettisger Pirates will send Winker to Milford sectional on Tuesday Feb 20.
West Bend visits Graettinger for a doubleheader in the Vacin Cornbelt Conference opener. The Pirelles and Pines travel to West Bend as the league season begins with potential decisive games.
Extension Council outlines township elections across Palo Alto County with four directors on two year terms. Townships include Lost Island Freedom Rush Lake Vernon Ellington and West Bend with meetings December 4 and December 11 at schools and hall, 7:15 pm for two sites and 7:00 pm others. Voters within seven townships may participate in the county extension council election process.
The 1967 Cornbelt grid champs, the Graedttinger Pirates, were honored at a Legion Hall appreciation dinner Tuesday night. Local fans attended as a Swiss steak dinner was served, then the Pirates viewed 1967 game films upstairs. Dr. W. G. Rients welcomed, Rich Rose spoke for the Pirates, and Coach Doug Everett praised fans, players, and sportsmanship before introducing the lettermen and screening the films.
Florence Tostenrud 73 longtime Wallingford chief operator at Wallingford Telephone Exchange died Saturday at Meeker Memorial Nursing Home Litchfield Minnesota after three weeks residency Funeral services were held Tuesday at Fuhrman Funeral Home Estherville Rev Robert E Glaser officiated burial followed at East Side Cemetery Estherville
Postmaster urges mailers to use full addressed format on letters and parcels to avoid delays. Key elements include name, military unit, gateway post office such as New York San Francisco or Seattle, and an APO or FPO five digit ZIP. Inaccurate addressing causes major delivery delays.
The local junior varsity team overcame a height disadvantage to defeat Emmetsburg 37 to 27. Lynn Tindall led scoring with 18 points on eight of nine free throws, while Jerry Dawson contributed strong rebounding and helped seal the win. Starting lineup included Dawson Tindall Moran Bortint and Bil Dawson with key reserves also seeing action. The freshman and sophomore game trailed by 11 at halftime and finished 33 13.
The Graettinger softball team will sponsor a Feather Party Tuesday night December 5 beginning at 8 p.m. in the Graettinger American Legion hall. There is no admission charge. Turkeys ducks and chickens will be awarded as prizes for games. Banely will be served.
Palo Alto county ASC chairman Joe A. Lynch announced that 45 former elected ASC township committeemen will gather in the ASCS office in Emmetsburg at one o'clock on Tuesday, December 5. Neel F. Hill of Stanhope, ASC district Nedman, will present information on the 1968 feed program, agricultural program, and related farm matters.
The community drives a concerted effort for a new swimming pool with pledges and donations boosting the total to 27809.93. Organizers describe Head Start health education and parent involvement as key elements while volunteers continue to gather information on suitable pool types for local needs.
Notices announce food stamps sales in Graettinger Ruthven and nearby towns. Dates include December 3, 18, 6, and 19 with sales windows from 1:30 to 2:00 PM. Local residents should bring required documents.
Graettinger Lions club sponsors a Saturday benefit at a local building to raise funds for the new swimming pool. Pancakes and entertainment mark the afternoon starting at 2 p.m. Proceeds go to the swimming pool fund with further details to follow in The Times.
Dave Dolash writes from Toledo Iowa November 21 1967 to Graettinger friends that he completed an 800 mile month long hike reaching home on November 4 his father greeting him at the door. He recalls the elation of cresting the last hill and seeing his home town and encloses a photo.
The Emmet County Medical Society and the Iowa State Health Department host an End Measles Clinic on Thursday December 7 1987. Children ages 1 to 15 who have not had measles or vaccination are urged to receive one vaccine shot. An optional donation supports expenses. Locations include Ringsted Elementary Gym 12:00 to 1:00 Armstrong Elementary Gym 1:30 to 3:00 and Estherville Mantice School Gym 4:00 to 7:00 using Air Jet Injection.
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