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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
5
A large fire near Rodman burned hundreds of acres of trees brush and swamp grass Friday noon with smoke seen forty miles away. The fire briefly subsided then broke out again Friday afternoon and Saturday forenoon before being brought under control. A farmer reported river bottom smoke thickly settled Friday evening as a photo was taken over a mile from the blaze head.
Grachtinger firemen fought a busy Friday with actions near Ingham Lake and the John DeVries home. A grass fire on the Wm Spear farm expanded to several hundred acres amid dry conditions. Various departments from Wallingford Grover Ringsted Estherville and volunteers aided. A separate 160 acre brush fire near Ruthven drew crews from Ruthven Terri Emmetsburg Dickens among others. Additional blazes across the weekend threatened crops near Sioux Rapids and at the Superior grain dryer Okoboji.
Emmetsburg firefighters fought a brush blaze at the Harry Wikert farm five miles north and a mile east of town, spraying two cornfields. The fire rekindled Monday afternoon and spread to the neighboring Bil O Leary field, where By and Tim O Leary helped extinguish it. Approximately fifteen acres of corn and stubble grass burned on the Wikert property.
Miss Elaine Halweg county extension worker will organize the local girls' 4 H Club at the Exmmetabure school Friday afternoon at 8 30 noting the event aims to start youth leadership activities and learning in home economics.
A high Mass for Father D. K. Hurley will be held on Monday October 27 at 9 oclock at Immaculate Conception. Father Conway of Algona and visiting priests will participate according to Rev E S Maynard.
A public auction of a five room house and two lots on East Main Street in Wallingford will be held Saturday November 8 at 1 30 p m by the Edward Hansen Estate Asher Petersen administrator Bortint and Brown will be auctioneers See ad in a later issue for details
Mr and Mrs Wayne Bud Hamilton will hold a public auction of household goods and appliances on Saturday Oct 25 at 2 pm at their residence one house south of Grachtinger lumber yard. Bortini and Brown are auctioneers and Grachtinger State Bank will clerk the sale. See ad in the issue for details of sale.
Palo Alto county farmers are reminded by the ASC office in Emmetsburg that Friday October 24 is the final day to file soil bank conservation reserve contract applications for 1959. The second step requires entering cropland area for reserve, contract length, and acceptable annual payment rate. High priority is for the best offers. acceptance comes with 15 days to sign.
The Emmetsburg High School B team faces the Pirate B’s at Evergreen Park next Monday at 7:15 PM. Local fans are invited to support the junior squad in this early season matchup.
The Gracttinger Pirates chase a win in a Corn Belt game at Mallard. Mallard has no conference wins this season while Terril and Ruthven each own three wins and one loss. Injuries may affect Graettinger with Tom Boacker and Dennis Nisgen listed as doubtful.
Emmetsburg Catholic Irish dominated the Pirates 25 to 14 in a Friday non conference game. Graettinger trailed 25-0 before late scoring flurries, as Emmetsburg showcased a versatile offense and stout defense with laterals and power runs. Pirates briefly threatened in the second quarter with fumbles and a 47 yard Irish miscue but misplayed chances. Bor mann and Crook scored for Emmetsburg with Masters scoring late for Graettinger on two long passes from Burg.
School officials announce parent teacher conferences for Windergarten through third grade at Graettinger Community School on October 29 and 30. Supt Hartung says conferences provide a clearer view of pupil achievement than a report card, which will be issued later.
Instructions urge early mailing of Christmas parcels to armed forces overseas during November 1 to November 19 period. Parcel limits 100 inches length and girth, 70 pounds. boxes must be sturdy and tightly packed. Prohibitions include matches lighter fluid and certain tobacco products for APOs. Address legibility and contents list recommended. letters may be enclosed. postage first class. registry insurance and certified options available. Be sure and mail early.
The Graettinger B team rallied from a 12-6 halftime deficit to defeat Armstrong reserves 26-18. Marvin Ege scored twice as Pirates end Jim Mahan and Bruce Gjords earlier.
C. O. Wikert will hold a public auction at the Wikert farm just north of town on Saturday November 1. Trucks machinery and other items will be offered with sale details appearing later.
This week’s Saturday night drawing in GradUinger increases to 59 Bucks as Thea Torreson did not claim the 20 prize from the prior Saturday. Drawing time is 9 39 at participating stores.
The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold debuts in Eastman Color at the Gratinger Theatre Friday and Saturday October 24 and 25. The Lone Ranger and his ally battle a gang seeking a hidden city of treasure, as outlaws kill in pursuit of their plan.
Marlon Brando leads the Warner Bros Technicolor drama Sayonara in Japan seen at the Graeltinger theatre Sunday and Monday October 26 and 27. The film tells a poignant romance between an American serviceman and a Japanese performer with Col. Montalban, Owens and Buttons in supporting roles.
A program of wide scientific appeal titled Reptiles You Should Know will be presented this Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. by Chuck Bindner, formerly with the Rosas Alien Reptile Institute in Silver Springs Florida, featuring snakes turtles and lizards. At 2:15 p.m. the County Farm Bureau will present a Hi Fi recording of the National Anthem during the same event.
An advance notice announced by Palo Alto county ASC chairman Joe Lynch outlines a one year extension option for price-support loans on stored 1968 corn and data. The plan, to apply to corn and oats placed under price supports this year, gives farmers more time to arrange storage for the future. Under current rules, loans on 1956 and 1957 corn and 1957 oats may be extended for another year.
Northwestern Trail Riders sponsor a free horse show and play day Sunday Oct 26 at Harold Prather farm near Grachtinger. Grand entry at 1 pm with a downtown parade. Events include pony races feature classes musical chairs leaf races and races.
County Auditor Matt Thompson announced the polling places for the November 4 general election. Local precincts keep the same locations: Walnut township Legion hall Graettinger Lost Island Vernon Emimeta burg Independence and Freedom townships at their township halls Highland township city hall Ruthven.
Continued mild and dry weather dominated the past week as farmers push the corn harvest and husking. Many yields are reported to be unexpectedly good despite a tough summer, with light showers noted earlier today.
The Graettinger junior class presents a comedy mystery titled Come Out of the Closet on Wednesday evening November 5 in the school auditorium. Cast includes Mary Kay Thorson Hilda Hawkins Ann Langehough Irene Gleason Karen Reeves and others. Three Ohio girls rent a gloomy New York apartment from a greedy landlady and encounter a mysterious closet with elusive figures and mysterious parcels before the secret is revealed.
A campus photo strip shows young residents including Roger Pean Swanton, 14 months, son of Vir and Mee. Elden Swanson, 6 years, son of Mrs Cilfforg Mfighten. and Lynn, 4 years, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bruve, with others identified from Grastlinger area.
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