Shaver Manufacturing and Graettinger Family Spotlight
In the MARGARET PARK area, Shaver Manufacturing began as a machine repair shop founded by Glenn Shaver in 1939. He expanded to steel loaders, rack tanks, heaters, discs, and valves before evolving into Shaver Hydraulic Post and Tile plant. John Graettinger and wife Helen bought in 1955 with John serving as president after a 1965 transition. he travels for the company and associated concerns. The Graettingers praise Graettinger as an ideal place to live due to churches, schools, recreation, and friendly residents.
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Shaver
Glenn
Glen
Shaver Hydraulic
John
Helen
Saver Manufacturing
Ialmeer
Graettinger
Service News: Barkve arrives at Luke AFB and Graettinger honors veterans
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kenneth W. Barkve arrives at Luke AFB Arizona as a refrigeration and air conditioning specialist in the 607th Tactical Control Squadron. He previously served at U Tapao Thailand and attended Emmetsburg High School. His wife Monique A. Picard is from France. Graettinger Community School will host a Veteran's Day Program on Monday October 23 at 11:00 a.m. directed by John Gilger and Myron Swan. public invited.
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U.S. Air Force
Kenneth W. Barkve
Norman Barkve
R.R. 2
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Luke Afb
Ariz
Barkve
607Th Tactical Control Squadron
Tactical Air Command
U.S
U-~tapao
Thailand
Emmetsburg Public High School
Monique A. Picard
France
Graettinger Community School
John Gilger
Myron Swan
Veterans Day holiday closings noted for local services
Banks postoffice Graettinger municipal utilities will close Monday for Veterans Day. Countywide banking services observed. Mrs Schang did not claim a $50 Buck’s prize. next drawing set for $50. Democratic Headquarters opening in St Charles Hotel Emmetsburg open daily 12 to 8 through election day. Democrat Ladies bake sale Thursdays 12 to 8 and meetings at 8:30 p.m.
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Bob Schang
Mike Flannegan
Palo Alto
Democrat Party
St. Charles
Emmetsburg
ISEA Convention Draws 18000 Iowa Educators to Des Moines
Educators from Graettinger and across Iowa will join more than 18,000 teachers and administrators at the 118th Iowa State Education Association Convention in Des Moines in October 1920. Key speakers include E L Karlson Jack Miller Art Linkletter Governor Robert D Ray and Dr Robert Benton. The program features IPD tours 233 exhibits and numerous department meetings.
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Graettinger
Iowa State Education Association
ISEA
Des Moines
Iowa
Opportunity
E.L
Roy" Karlson
Coon Rapids
Jack Miller
U.S. Senate
Art Linkletter
National Coordinating Council On Drug Abuse Education and Information
Los Angeles
California
Robert D. Ray
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Robert Benton
The
State of
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Graettinger Times
Graettliser High School
Manufacturing Company
Twe Ten Feet
And
Mfg
Kevin Stiles
Rodney Alger
Rosella Graettinger
Postoffice
Graettinger State Bank
Graettinger Municipal Utilities Office
William G. Robinson
Joan Wainwright
David Soukup
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