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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1963
Page
5
Graettinger retailers announce a $125 prize drawing at 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Norman Bortiit did not claim the $100 prize. Officials say the weekly draw will move to 3 p.m. Saturday after noon from November 9, with shoppers urged to note the time change.
Nine Graettinger High School musicians auditioned for Iowa all state band and orchestra at LeMars. Steve Graettinger and Jim Olesen earned first chair trumpet. Jim Girres was named alternate baritone sax. Rehearsals in Des Moines run November 23 and 30 with a concert at KRNT Theatre on November 39. Tickets via Mr Warren Erickson. Also Shurfine Carnival sale at Masters' Grocery this weekend with special prices.
Arthur Kerr of Grachtinger is reported improving at an Iowa City hospital after a severe left arm injury in an early Wednesday accident at the Spencer packing plant where he works as a skinner. His wife Mrs Kerr and her mother Mrs Ibert Powers visited, with further relatives calling on Sunday. He is expected to be released next week but will be out of work six months to a year.
Graettinger defeats Ruthven 19 to 6 in a Friday night homecoming game. The Pirates outgained Ruthven 12 first downs to five, recovered a Ram fumble, and in a close second half pull led by Skattebo Thu and Moran on offense and strong line play. Ruthven threatened late but Graettinger held on for the key league victory.
The piece notes a light frost in the area Tuesday with temperatures dipping to 23 degrees marking the onset of fall. A warming trend followed Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday. Farmers have mostly finished the corn harvest and continued favorable weather could push harvest near completion. Rain totals for the month reach 1.60 inches with scattered measurements mid to late October.
The Emmetsburg Sales Barn will switch to fall and winter afternoon sales starting Wednesday, November 6. Sales feature all classes and types of livestock. For sale information call 859-3413 Graettinger or 852-0221 Emmetsburg.
The Sodern Problems senior class of Graettinger High will sponsor this year’s Save the Children used clothing drive. The one day event is Friday, November 8, per school principal Bob Ashburn. More details will appear in next week’s Times.
The 1963 corn harvest is ahead of previous years with county ASCS loan inspectors authorized to seal ready corn as of October 22 1963. Moisture must be under 21 percent in an eight foot crib. A list of Palo Alto county inspectors includes Francis Booth Olberding Ellington Earl Kerns Melvin Cody Cody Cylindera Valley Hartman Rodman Mike Conlon Emmetsburg Ray Geelan Ruthven Independence Olaf Norland Lost Intana Albert Norris Graettinger Keith Kerber Emmetsburg Mark Schulier Mallard Joe Antoine Ayrshire Ed Bredghoeft Emma West Bend Ernest Frejden West Bend.
The vocal music department of the Grachtinger school presents a variety concert Friday night Nov. 8 at the school auditorium. It begins at 8 p.m. under the direction of Mr. Allen Zevenbergen. The program features soloists ensembles and the concert choir with details to come next week. Admission is free with a voluntary offering to defray expenses.
Graettinger Cremen volunteers were summoned to two cornfield fires Monday. The first alarm near the Henry Webbe farm involved a corn picker and tractor. damage was limited to wiring on the tractor. Soon after, the firemen answered a second alarm near the Lies McCombs farm and put out a cornfield fire with no extensive damage.
Voters may call 859-3576 for election results Tuesday night as polls close at 8 p m The Times provides local coverage with results likely after 9 30 p m The notice notes the regular town election and service to residents. Seven Seas To Calais Sir Francis Drake drama at Graettinger theatre on Saturday and Sunday in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presentation.
Christy Drug, owned by Dan and Cherri Christensen, reopens in Graettinger after complete remodeling. Wayne Hall oversees the pharmacy while stock arrives. the store features a modern layout, new fixtures, and a rear fountain. The Christensens invite the public to visit and meet the staff. Also noted: Graettinger freshmen and sophomores beat Ruthven 13 0 at Evergreen Park with a 40 yard pass and a 30 yard run. An anniversary sale at Matt Furniture begins Friday November 1.
The Pirates host Marathon at Evergreen Park Friday night at 7:30 in the last game of the season. Gradttinger, coming off a win over Ruthven, aims to improve a 2-6 conference record. Marathon lost by one point to Mallard last week.
Graettinger Lumber Co. will close all day Saturday November 2 for its annual inventory. Manager Co Wing announced the yard will suspend operations while counts are completed.
The Palo Alto county medical association approved an immunization program for all county school children wishing to participate. The Graettinger school will host the clinic on Thursday, November 14 starting at 1 PM. Graettinger school superintendent Stuart noted Dr. Dawson’s cooperation. Immunizations include triple toxoid for under 10, DTP for 10 and over, and smallpox vaccination.
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the town hall to elect a new mayor, five councilmen and a treasurer for two year terms. A special ballot asks to shift council terms to four years, effective after the next regular town election in 1965, with staggered terms. Incumbents Knudtson Potter and Rolfson seek reelection. McDonald runs for mayor, Leo Hughes seeks reelection as treasurer, and candidate lists include Hanson Knudtson Nissen Olesen Peterson Potter Rolfson Spies. Incumbent officials begin January 1964.
Palo Alto county residents approved a 500000 hospital bond with 4696 ballots cast. Official tally shows 4000 in favor and 696 opposed for an 85 percent majority, exceeding the 60 percent requirement. Walnut township ballots totaled 218 for and 226 against with two spoiled ballots amid historic turnout comparisons.
At a Monday Emmetsburg meeting the Palo Alto county supervisors canvassed 4000 for 696 against a bond issue and then formed a hospital board of trustees. Charter members named include Sherwood Potter Walter Baumunk Lloyd Jensvold John B. Kelly and others with residency limits noted. Site selection and architect briefs were to be finalized. Advertising for the $500,000 bond sale will follow.
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