13 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1977
Page
1
The Pirates deliver a strong game against Ruthven with over 200 points, low penalties, and balanced offense and defense, hinting at over 400 points in the next similar schedule. The piece laments the weather while noting 1.60 inches of rain and predicts a Friday rematch vs Mallard. It also surveys inflation fears tied to a 1970s Federal Reserve Bank view.
The schedule outlines homecoming activities from Monday October 10 to Friday October 14 including Hill Billy Day Twin Day Coronation Practice Security Day Kiddie Day and Ladies Day Students record participation to credit each class Pep Rallies and a Friday parade with floats judging Music of Felix dance and a variety of games and contests After noon events feature four games sponsored by FLA and FLH A with team challenges and a chicken dinner at Immaculate Conception Parish Center October 16 pricing Adults 3 Children under 12 2 Preschoolers 1 delivery 3 50 units for shut ins
Graettinger Pirates dominate Ruthven Rams 52 to 0 with strong through the air and on the ground. Mike Elsenbast 174 passing yards and 31 rushing yards pace the offense while Tim Rooney, Randy Rients and Rick Bates secure multiple interceptions and fumbles recovery. Tomorrow Graettinger hosts Mallard in Homecoming at Evergreen Park at 7 30 p m.
The Iowa Department of Transportation began issuing special permits for overweight grain loads up to 80 000 pounds to routes with adequate storage. Night travel is allowed on primary and Interstate highways with insurance and flag requirements lifted. Fees vary by license tonnage and axles permit 20 000 pounds per single axle and 34 000 pounds per tandem with county road permits from local authorities. Permits expire at midnight November 18 1977 with regional offices listed for contact.
Langeness states Port Huron plans to stay in first place and grow sales further. He notes the team enjoys leading, intends to raise the bar for other DEMCO distributors, and seeks to keep its position ahead of rivals.
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