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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1971

Page

5

Graettinger Cruises to 32 0 Win Over Marathon

Graettinger defeated Marathon 32 to 0 on a windy night. Denny Jacobson scored three times including a 63 yard run, John Ferrell added a two yard TD sneak and extra points, and a safety sealed the final score as Graettinger dominated with 304 total offense to Marathon’s 165.

Marathon Graettinger Pirates Pirate Jacob Son Nelson Dawson Denny Jacobson Tom Rooney Dennis Jacobson Jacobson John Ferrell Ferrell Ennen Kirk Duus Minutemen Dave Ennen Gary Boecker Rooney

B Squad Downed By Terris

The undermanned Graettinger B team lost 28 to 0 Tuesday night with many players unable to suit up as they neared the 14 game season limit. Randy Struthers and Tim Millen led on offense while Bob Joyce Ted Lundgren Bill Brown and Dean Lammers starred on defense. The coach praised the effort of those who played.

UNICEF Drive By A Graettinger Community Event

Fifth and sixth graders host a UNICEF drive in Graettinger on Thursday night October 28 meeting at 6 30 p m in the United Methodist Church basement. Drive participants will use UNICEF cartons and enjoy lunch after collecting donations benefiting health nutrition and education programs in 112 developing countries led by the United Nations Children's Fund.

Graettinger United Nations Children's Fund United Methodist Church Bethel Lutheran Church Unicef United Children's Fund Third World Developing Countries

Peterson family details in Graettinger community notice

Arlyn Pete Peterson, born in Curlew and raised there, moved to Graettinger in 1965 with wife Patty Watson Peterson. They have two children, Kelly and Corey. Peterson works for John Morrell in Estherville and manages Graettinger Community Theatre, with church membership in United Methodist. Election info notes City Hall voting Tuesday November 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone 259-3710 for RIDE.

Arlyn Pete) Peterson Curlew Graettinger Peterson Patty Watson Kelly Corey John Morrell Estherville Graettinger’Corfimtunity Theatre Peterson's United Methodist Church George Torrence Graettingerite George Moe Golden Sun Immaculate Conception Church

State Girls Distance Run Highlights 1960 Graettinger Meet

Sixty runners from 25 teams contested the state distance meet in Adel Iowa on Saturday October 23 with about 141 girls. Individually Mary Bortini Linda Lammers Joan Wikert Janet Stroud and Brenda Babcock led the local entrants while Cindy Hough of Missouri Valley set a record time. Team scoring lists Adel and nearby schools among top finishers as local organizers praise the athletes for their effort and dedication.

Adel Iowa Mary Bortiit Linda Lammers Joan Wikert Janet Stroud Brenda Babcock Cindy Hough Missouri Valley B.G.M Brooklyn Manilla North West Union Westwood Sloan Goldfield Semco Gilman Woodline Pekin Heelan Sioux City Tri-County Thornburg South Winneshiek Cumberland-Massena Jamesville Marquette West Point Woodbury Central New Hampton Benton Community Cardinal Eldora Clay Central Royal New Hartford Paton- Chardan Graettinger Prairie Gowrie Connie Tuininga Aleta Poeppe Mary Rooney Jayme Potter Lois Fries

Ennen Loses Two Kin

John H. Ennen lost two relatives within a three hour span on October 20. His aunt Mattie J. Brass died at 12:35 PM and his father John J. Ennen at 3:05 PM. Both were among the family’s last survivors. Services were held at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center, Iowa, with interment at Grace Cemetery there.

John H. Ennen Mattie J. Brass John J. Ennen John J Mattie Firsts Reformed Church Buffalo Center Iowa Grace_ Cemetery Buffalo Cente

Standard Time Returns Sunday

Clocks will be set back Sunday Oct 31 as standard time resumes. Daylight saving ends the last Sunday in October at 2 a.m. All scheduled events will begin on standard time starting Sunday.

Rainfall Lags Behind Record October Totals

Rainfall this month trails behind October 1970 levels as Graettinger reports 1.67 inches so far this month. October 1970 had 6.16 inches, the wettest in ten years, while 1962 was the driest October with 0.87 inches. Mrs. Charles Henningsen.

Graettinger

Kahala Hilton Names Philip Johnson Assistant Sales Manager

Kahala Hilton general manager Richard E Hand announces Philip Kimo Johnson son of Mrs Margaret Johnson of Greaettinger as assistant sales manager. Johnson, born in Hawaii, studied at University of Hawaii University of Kyoto and Sophia University Tokyo and speaks Japanese. He organized Micronesia tours and ran a pavilion at Osaka Expo 70 before joining Island Holidays as an account executive.

Kahala Hilton Richard E. Hand Philip Kimo" Johnson Margaret Johnson Gre Aettinger Johnson Hawaii University of Hawaii University of Kyoto Sophia University Tokyo Japan Micronesia Osaka Island Holidays

World Community Day Friday Held at Emmetsburg church

World Community Day will be held Friday November 5 at the United Methodist church in Emmetsburg beginning at 9 a.m. Local residents needing a ride should meet at the Graettinger United Methodist church at 8:30 a.m.

United Methodist

Girl First in Contest Melinda Nissen Wins

Melinda Nissen was the uncontested winner with only two incorrect answers. John Poland posted a 34 to 0 tie breaker score to take second place over several competitors. John Ennen finished third for coins.

Melinda Nissen John Poland John Ennen

Market Prices Report From Tuesday October 26

Market data shows corn at 93, beans around 2.93, and oats at 8 60 in a terse listing. The page captures a brief price snapshot with minimal readable figures and no context beyond the figures.

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Vote Tuesday for the Candidate of Your Choice

A brief notice urges voters to participate on Tuesday selecting their preferred candidate. It highlights civic participation and emphasizes the importance of casting a ballot. The item records no specific candidates, locations, or dates beyond the Tuesday voting reminder.

Graettinger Mayor Proclaims Trick or Treat Night Hours

Wayne Potter mayor proclaims Saturday October 30 from 6 30 to 9 p m as Trick or Treat Night hours. Motorists urged to use caution and trick or treaters to wear highly visible costumes. City thanks Graettinger youngsters for safe behavior and wishes a safe Halloween in 1971.

Graettinger Wayne Potter

Annual Meeting Of Palo Alto Memorial Hospital Association

The Palo Alto Memorial Hospital Association will hold its annual meeting at Emmetsburg Public Library in Emmetsburg on Tuesday evening November 2 1971 at 8 PM.

Palo Alto Memorial Hospital Association Emmetsburg

Businessman of the Week Gary F. Jackson in Graettinger

Gary F. Jackson has managed the Graettinger Coop Telephone Company since November 1 1970. A Palmer Iowa native, veteran, and former GE maintenance operator, he and Shirley Taylor have two sons Shane and Kalvin. The family attends Bethel Lutheran Church and enjoys hunting and fishing in Graettinger.

Gary F. Jackson Graettinger Coop Telephone Company Gary Palmer Iowa Palmer High School United States Air Force New Jersey North Carolina Florida Texas Hawaii Okinawa Japan Korea Viet Nam Shirley Taylor Goldsboro Shirley Havelock Jackson Wilmington General Electric Jackson's American Legion Shane Alan Kalvin Leonard Shane Pocahontas Towa Kalvin Willmington Jacksons Bethel Lutheran Church

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