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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
5
Graettinger travels to Ruthven Friday night seeking revenge in the Corn Belt rivalry. The Pirates aim to avenge last season’s 78-7 setback at Evergreen Park as Graettinger sits 1-4 in league play while Ruthven is 0-5.
Glenn Ford and Shirley Jones lead a sparkling cast in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s heart warming comedy drama The Courtship of Eddie’s Father showing Saturday and Sunday. The film follows a six and half year old boy seeking a new wife for his widowed father, based on Mark Toby’s novel.
The card d r a m a series of 500 and bridge has started with reports of 18 couples in 500 and 13 in bridge. Play is slated from October through May.
Palo Alto County Bar Association votes unanimously to endorse the Palo Alto County Hospital bond proposal. The group urges voters to support the hospital plan, citing need for emergency care, attracting doctors, and avoiding residents relying on other counties. Signatories include Charles Barlow, Morling A. J. Burt, and others.
Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds will be a special Halloween feature at the Graetlinger theatre next Wednesday night October 30. Theatre manager Geo Frick says the film starts at 7 p.m. with continuous showings. Stars include Rod Taylor Jessica Tandy and Susanne Plosrette.
Ruth Ann Bisgaard sales manager Cheryl Rose publicity manager Mrs Fredrickson chapter advisor Chris Swart finance manager and Donna Lammers chairman oversee sales of two cookbooks with 2008 favorite recipes from home economics teachers One volume covers meats the other desserts Priced at 2.95 plus postage orders taken by any FHA member or by phoning Donna Lammers at 559-3485 Photo caption note school photo.
Graettinger shoppers have a 100 dollar prize chance in the weekly nine o clock drawing. Mrs Lorenz claims last week's 73 dollar award in the local stores participating.
Dick Wikert, son of Mr. c. O. Wikert of Graet Unger, has accepted a manager position at Jason Mfg Inc in Hampton Iowa. He started October 1. The firm makes livestock grain and flat bed trailers. Wikert is a 1954 graduate of Grartt inger High School and a Morning side College business administration graduate. He served in the Air Force as a pilot 1956 to 1957 and stayed in the Air National Guard four years. He gained trailer sales and manufacturing experience in Sioux City before joining Jason Mfg. The Wikert family now lives at 543 Central Avenue East in Hampton. Their interests include golf inviting fishing and car restoration. Dick owns a 1829 Model A coupe.
Palo Alto county American Red Cross chapter elected new officers led by county chairman Mrs Russell Steil and vice chair Mrs Burton Varcov Emmetsburg secretary Mrs Wm Ejlingrod and treasurer Wm Thomas all of Emmetsburg Appointments include education chair Mrs Kerber Orsborn service chair Mrs Kenneth Stolie memorial chair Mrs Jens Kirkegaard and professional service chair Dr Lowell Wigdahl The chapter offers free programs for clubs churches and schools using 16 mm films and literature plus services for cancer patients including housing aid nursing care transportation and loan closet equipment contact Mrs Kerber Orsborn Emmetsburg and Mrs Kenneth Bolle Mallard for further program details Also promotes Living Memorials to honor departed loved ones contact Mrs Jens Kirkegaard Graettinger
The last half of Iowa s split duck season opens October 26 and runs through November 17. Shooting hours are sunrise to sunset, with noon to sunset on the opening day. Bag limits follow the first half of the split season.
A public auction of the estate of Bert Anderson will be held Saturday Oct 26. Ars curson name household goods and more will be sold. Bertvit and Brown will be auctioneers and the Graettinger State Bank will oversee the administration details in this issue.
Palo Alto county clerk Alma Burns announces the juror list for Emmetsburg district court term. Judge G W Suslman of Altona will preside. Jurors appear at 10 am. from Emmetsburg to West Bend, Ayrshire, Cylinder, Fenton, Whittemore, Rodman, Mallard, Curlew, Jade, and other towns.
Richard Simonson was elected president of the Palo Alto County Farm Bureau for 1964 at the annual meeting held Oct 17 in Emmetsburg. Also chosen were Byron Pirie as vice president, Philip Sidliman as secretary, D LeRoy Wikert as treasurer, and Max Rouse as county voting delegate. The Women's Executive Committee includes Mrs Wesley Nielson as county chairwoman, Mrs Jack Frohling as vice chairwoman, and Mrs Pat Henderson as publicity chairwoman. About 130 attended and heard from board members.
Christmas packages for the Armed Forces overseas should be mailed between November 1 and 20 for regular service or December 2 and 10 for airmail. Pack boxes of wood metal fiberboard and wrap fiber boxes in heavy paper with cord. Include a contents addressee slip and check for customs tags. Verify prohibited items with the postmaster to avoid delays.
The notice urges voters to decide on the county hospital proposition this Friday October 25. The item underscores local civic action and provides context for upcoming polls.
Palo Alto County voters will choose on Friday October 25 whether to authorize a site purchase and the establishment erection and funding of a county public hospital in Emmetsburg with bonds not to exceed 500000. The measure requires a 2600 vote majority and would include a 1.2 mill levy to repay bonds with Hill Burton grants potentially covering 290000 of the 850000 estimated cost. Polling places will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Walnut Vernon Emmetsburg precinct halls with listed election boards.
Reports from Ue County show farmers harvesting a large crop with yields often surpassing 10 bushels per acre and excellent quality. County extension director Joie Johnson said the average may exceed 6 bushels per acre due to ideal growing conditions, though soil differences cause some variation in yields.
Dan Christensen reports that Christy Drug store opening is delayed by late merchandise delivery for fixtures. Interior work includes soda fountain, repainting, and shelving installation. Wayne Hall to serve as pharmacist as remodeling completes, targeting mid next week.
The Bethel ALCW hosts the second annual Fall Festival of Faith starting Sunday at 8 p.m. with Rev. John F. Wipperman of Clinton, Iowa, speaking on God Calls Us. The week features themes each evening, special music, a question box, and light refreshments served after services.
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