06 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1977
Page
1
The notice identifies Jerry Wiseman as Publisher and Pat Duhn as Managing Editor for the Graettinger area newspaper published every Thursday and entered as second class in Palo Alto County Iowa 51342.
The editor congratulates the Pirates for surviving a rainy night against Sioux Rapids noting improved focus despite fumbles and penalties. A false fire alarm at a country building burned torn lumber. Ten tickets remain for the Dubuque Buena Vista game via Graettinger State Bank to see Mike Masters. Chicken pox cases eased with the kindergarten nearly recovered and older grades less affected.
Clara Gammon encloses a year subscription to Graettinger Times and shares memories of Montana, barn dances, and cowboys with Henry Larsen. She mentions trips with Lawrence Jensen to Solvany and Pea Soup Andersons, attending a Farmers Market, a Lawrence Welk rehearsal, a three wheel bike, and enclosing photos from 1914 and WWI. She notes Veterans Day approaching and signs sincerely.
Mayor Graettinger called the regular council meeting to order with Jensen Hanson Nissen present and Brobst absent. Bonstead arrived 7:35. Minutes approved. Akridge sought a variance to build 15 feet from the front lot line on Fahenstock Subdivision Lot 9. Board of Adjustment advised. Recessed at 7:45 for Light Plant Board rate discussion. reconvened 8:20. Olesen and Thu discussed storm drainage issues in northeast town with the council. Gilbert Stueve represented the unidentified matter.
A Squire Shop representative will be at Gjerd's Furniture Store on Saturday October 8 from 10 to 12 noon to replace the lettering on the Pirate Jackets. The meeting also covered annexation plans, library funding, election procedures, and multiple city expenditures. The council approved Schang's Subdivision, discussed roof repairs, and adjourned after approving bills and fund transfers.
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