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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
6
The last half of Iowa's split duck season will open October 26 and run to November 17. Shooting hours are sunrise to sunset, except opening day from noon to sunset. Bag and possession limits remain unchanged from the first half. Goose hunting not specified beyond this note.
Persistent warm weather has slowed shooting activity. When cold weather arrives it should bring a large influx of geese and ducks to finish the season.
Notice of election in the incorporated town of Grachtinger Palo Alto County to be held November 5 1963. Voters will elect mayor for two years and council members Howard Hanson C Theodore Knudtson Roy Nilsen Virgil L Olesen Forrest A Peterson Wayne Potter Byron Rolfson Adolph A Sples. Polls open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Mrs. Caroline Telford of Ottosen displayed an 84 by 90 inch bedspread in a spider web design she finished last winter. At 93 she proves the effort is extraordinary, as noted by The Times.
Harpist Deedi Kertzman will perform next Monday in Graetlinger at 12:50 PM. The Minnesota native will describe the harp as a seldom seen instrument and discuss its role as a major musical medium. She trains at the Cleveland Institute of Music under Alice Chalifoux and has recent tours with the Erie Philharmonic and performances with radio and television.
Editor of Graettinger Times urges a yes vote citing health benefits from a modern hospital. He notes doctor shortages and retires in the county and argues improved facilities will attract physicians and improve rural care.
The Rev A F Zenk of Le Mars reports a butter vine squash reaching 47 inches, grown from New Guinea butter vine seeds. The unusual harvest highlights a remarkable vegetable size and cultivation interest in the community.
Five generations include Mrs. E. K. Johnson of Fenton and Mrs. Kate Wegner, 86, Algona, along with Mrs. Forest Hanifan of Toledo and Mrs. Dixon Zander of Walnut. The seven weeks old is Shari Jane Zander, marking a family milestone.
Wallingford residents host and visit relatives across Iowa and beyond. I G Ness and family stayed with Chester Anderson in Wallingford. Gale Bryant moved to Estherville. Glaser and Elaine visited Sumner Oelwein, with Elaine staying longer and returning with August Pifpo and Darleny. David Paulson attends a convention in Nenana, Wisconsin, and will visit Mason City. Various relatives gathered at St James Minnesota and Ruthven areas.
Sandra attended a friend’s wedding at Thompson Saturday evening. Wallingford Lutheran Church Women met Thursday afternoon with 56 in attendance. Mrs Bernard Osher gave Opening Devotions. Pastor Glaser led Bible study on Charities. Mrs Bill Mammen played piano. Mrs Silas Lundy read Information on Charities. Mrs James Munson read the worship offering. Election of officers: Mrs Trygve Larsen to serve as president. Mrs Robert Ressell elected vice president by ballot. Mrs Dale Young was door hostess. Serving hostesses listed. Patronize Times Advertisers.
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