Labor Day Celebration Draws Guests Back to Graettinger
The Labor Day Committee hosted a fine weekend celebration on Main Street with rides and stands removed after festivities. John Poland logged 117 guests in the guest registration book, many former residents returning, plus visitors from California and Florida and neighboring states, with non-residents likely present.
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Growths and Gardens Shine at FFA Show and Labor Day Events
The FFA Garden Show rated Mrs. Le Roy Wikert’s compound cucumber top and John Poland’s double Siamese Apple third. Labor Day highlights include Spot-A-Pot restrooms drawing praise, with partial event recaps and a bank building move noted. Pirates host Everly Friday at 7:45 under a wishbone offense.
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Graettnger’s 79th Labor Day Celebration Draws Crowds
Co chairmen H. W. and Darrell Jesperson heralded the event as bigger and better. Main Street thronged over three days with all events held before large crowds. Monday’s Demolition Derby attracted perhaps the largest attendance as festivities concluded.
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Rally of Labor Day events features golf Derby and prize draw
A three day Labor Day fete climaxed with a $1,000 prize won by Dick Weaver of Estherville. Shirley Nissen led ticket sales earning $300, edging Tom Millen. Ron Moran captured the Hillcrest Golf Tournament with a 106 over 27 holes and a $150 certificate. Steve Moran and John Hand earned cash prizes in other divisions. The Demo Derby crowned Dan Zeigler as top honoree. A 154 golfer field spanned six flight levels with numerous prizes, led by Moran’s victory.
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Bedell Forms Committee To Aid With Military Academy Appointments
Iowa congressman Berkley Bedell forms a fourteen member Academy Appointments Advisory Committee to advise on nominations to West Point Annapolis and the Air Force Academy with a December 15 deadline for applications. Chair Jim Hutchison leads a panel of local leaders to boost community input and contact with applicants.
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Graettinger School Board Election Set for Sept 9
Graettinger community voters go to City Hall September 9 from noon to 9 PM for school board elections. Incumbents Ralph Graettinger and Arlin Kulow retire. three candidates vie for two seats: Richard Tindall Bill Voigt and Einer Appel. All school employees and current directors urge support for the candidate of choice.
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Republican Van To Visit Palo Alto County in Iowa
The Republican Van will visit Palo Alto County as part of a two month tour of all 99 counties in Iowa. Republican State Chairman John C McDonald invited all residents to visit the Van and hear the party's message.
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Graettinger Co op Telephone Meeting Sept 16
The Graettinger Co op Telephone Association holds its annual meeting Tuesday Sept 16 at the Legion Hall starting 8 p.m. Directors for three year terms will be elected from four nominees Donald Flint Henry Jensen Maurice Jacobson and John DeVries floor nominations welcome. Entertainment lunch door prizes and a free gift at registration.
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Record July drought followed by record August rainfall
One of the driest Julys gave way to a very wet August as Graettinger reports 6.81 inches of precipitation, the greatest August total in 15 years. The rainfall marks a notable shift in local weather patterns and ends a prolonged dry spell.
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Helmets and Eye Protection Required for Cyclists
Iowa public safety and transportation officials remind motorcyclists and passengers that helmets and eye protection become mandatory September 1. Approved headwear lists govern compliance and violations carry a fine. Officials say sunglasses or industrial safety glasses may not meet the law and enforcement began Monday.
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