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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1965
Page
5
Shoppers at Gruentinger can win 75 dollars in a Saturday night drawing. The promotion follows Labor Day iwities with big prizes and a chance to take home cash. Ed Mud and Alvin Dalen did not win last week’s two 23 dollar awards.
Gage Amusement Co. equipment and staff arrived in Graetuiger early this week. Concessions, rides, and other services will be set up at Evergreen Park this Saturday for the Labor Day events.
The 1965 Pirate grid slate announced includes eight conference games with Lake Park as a new opponent. Home opener is Friday Sept 10 against Mallard at Evergreen Park with a 7 60 p.m. kickoff. Schedule lists away games at Ruthven Marathon Territ Lake Park West Bend and more with varied Fridays and dates.
Joe A Lynch of Mallard was named county ASCS Airman at the conven tion of TS township committees held Saturday at the ASCS office. The selection list includes 184 members with various posts. roles attributed to CG and other titles reflect organizational duties and leadership within the county ASCS structure.
A destructive fire swept a farm storage area, destroying about 1660 bales of hay and straw. Firefighters faced fierce flames as the stack collapsed near the barnyard. No injuries were reported, and investigators began assessing the origin and extent of the blaze.
Jeok Jehemmel, formerly principal at Graettinger, has been promoted to a position at Wartburg College. The move follows actions by the college board and faculty committee, with a stated salary of around $90a.
The entry deadline for Saturdays tractor pulling contest is moved to 12 noon due to commutes. Tractors will run from 2 am to 12 noon. A flyweight event for small tractors up to 3000 lbs will pull a quarter size skid, adding entertainment to the program.
A notice to shareholders of the Gracttinger Telephone Company appears on page eight of this issue.
Labor Day events center on Sept 5 and 6 in the Lastine Hardware building. Entries for grain and vegetables on Sept 5 from 1 30 to 5 pm and for flowers on Sept 6 from 8 to 10 am. Judging Sept 6 at 10 am with ribbons and cash prizes. Public viewing Sept 6 from noon to 9 pm. Grand champion receives $2, reserve $1. Classes cover corn soybeans oats hay and vegetables with specific display rules. Judges named and entry removal by Sept 7 at 4 pm.
A fragmented report outlines the 60th Labor Day show featuring a local square dance troupe led by directors Miller and May Miller. The hourlong program includes American dance routines such as Turkey in the Straw, Charleston, and West Coast Swing with strobe effects. They perform with renowned acts like Johnny Cash, Leroy, and Kitty Wells, touring across Louisville, Washington DC, and multiple states, showcasing traditional to modern dance styles.
A Labor Day lineup features a 1 p m start with the Northwestern Tradl Rites horse show, a main stage program at Pahnestock Park including The Captives and the Graettinger Swing Barn, and a regional soil conservation queen contest at 8 p m with parade of queens at 4 p m. The Ghost Chaser motorcycle hill climb starts at 2 p m on river road, with a Graettinger softball doubleheader at Evergreen Park at 12:30 p m and 2 p m. The day Also includes clogging from We Dake Cloggers and a 7:30 p m Sunday night show.
Nomination papers for Graettinger Community School District board of education must be filed with district secretary Arnold Hensen by noon Friday September 3. Two seats are open in the regular election on September 13. Terms of Henry Jensen and R T Nage expire September 20 1965. VD papers had been filed by Wednesday.
Mrs. Alys Carter of Graettinger has been named fifth grade teacher in the Graettinger school. She succeeds Mrs. Phyllis Lutter of Estherville who resigned last week.
Funeral rites are planned for Lydia Sherlock in Ametsburg with burial in Whitefish Montana. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Atlerverger and survived by two brothers and three sisters living in Wisconsin California and Oregon. Relatives Mr Everett Bales Mrs Dales and John Carney have traveled to Montana for burial services.
Rev Alien Lee an evangelist and Rev Allen Vo Les of the Commission on Evangelist will conduct a series of special preaching services at Bethel Lutheran church Graellinghr from September 12 to 15. C J Reitz is pastor. Further details will appear next week.
Graettinger High School students elected the athletic teams cheerleaders on Tuesday. Named are captain Sheila Brown and teammates Roni Walker, Shirley Sampson, Pam Petersen, Arlys Graettinger, and Marcela Juhl. Pam Petersen was reelected from last year.
A list of room mothers for the 1955 66 school year includes names across grades from first through tenth. It names Mrs. Olson AMive fit Boteen Mrs. Gracitinges Miss Leonard and others as room representatives for the Gracttinger PLA.
Graettinger adult education plans new night classes beginning Tuesday Sept 25 and running weekly through Nov 16 with sessions from 8 to 9 30 p m Enrollment is 3 and courses tentatively include wood fiber flowers knitting photography and bookkeeping The adult education advisory council invites suggestions and lists member names including Mrs Orville Nicol chairman and others.
Grachtinger recorded 3.30 inches of rain in August, mainly in the last two weeks. The total was less than August 1964’s 5.11 inches but more than 1963’s 1.76 inches. Earlier years had 4.84 inches in 1962 and 2.35 inches in 1961. Week started cool with lows near 40 and highs in the 50s.
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