Tractor pulling results and local notices from Graettinger
The Lavor Day pull drew a large crowd with 25 entries and listed placings in all classes led by Richard Herke and others. A 1923 Fesson tractor also competed. Emmetsburg’s King won a TV in a merchant raffle, while ticket sales awarded radios and wristwatches. Legion and Auxiliary meet Tuesday at the Legion hall. A Graettinger bin fire incident affected a Coop Grain structure with a 100000 bushel capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Herke
Jerry Ulrich
Bob Blum
Tony Aleseh
Virgil Hendricksen
Dale Young
Bill Tindall
Jim Spies
Bob Zitterich
Richard Umscheid
Walter Phillips
Gene Voigt
Walter Ulrich
Willard Herke
Robert Jeems
Lloyd McCombs
Harry Hanson
Jim Voigt
Bennie Tonderum
Walnut Voters Cast Primary Ballots in 20S Walnut
Walnut township voters turnout in the primary exceeded fall 1966 figures with 203 ballots. Republican turnout included 872 for county attorney and 1626 yes on a bank purchase, while Democratic headcounts covered governor and attorney general races among others. Unopposed county and district candidates are listed with margins and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Tewnip
Walnut
Palo Alto
Roger E. Berkland
Donald J. Bormann
Walnut Township
Berkland
Bormann
Mills
Bowin
Baringer
Awtry
Gov. Hughes
Nereim
Steffen
Frommelt
Reppert
Gilbert
Atty
Hayes
Johnston
Walton
Dick Miller
Joe Joyce
Francis Hughes
Alma Burns
Orville Manwarren
Charles Barlow
Russell Peterson
Nice Weather For Labor Day Parade Highlights
Gracttinger hosts its 72nd Labor Day celebration with large crowds and a three day lineup. Monday's parade featured about 100 units including the GHS band antique cars floats and entries from businesses cycles horses and kiddie divisions. First prizes went to Robert Reutter Shellie and Julie Kulew Francis Schealler Ronald Swedberg in categories tied to Old Woman in a Shoe Little Miss Labor Day Love is Peace and Thank you for the swimming pool. Second prizes went to Paulette Frick Linda Anderson Tim Kulow Frank Beschorner and Dean Lammers Brian Nielsen for bikes and Robin Hood and his Merrymen. Third prizes listed Laidig family Pam Lampoon Julie Schoning Kim Lisa and Joey Moyer Tammy and Jackie Kulow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GHS
Robert Reutter
Shellie
Julie Kulew
Francis Schealler
Ronald Swedberg
Paulette Frick
Linda Anderson
Devil
Tim Kulow
Frank Beschorner
Dean Lammers
Robin Hood and
His
Merrymen
Brian Nielsen
Laidig
Pam Lampoon
Julie Schoning
Kim
Lisa
Joey Moyer
Tammy
Jackie Kulow
Boehmer Farm Machinery Sale Set For Sept 16
Mrs Ludvig Boehmer will public auction farm machinery and miscellaneous items at the Graettinger area farm four and a half miles north east of Graettinger on the pavement. Sale starts at 1 pm Monday Sept 16 with Brown and Burton as auctioneers and Grettinger State Bank as clerk. See sale ad in later Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ludvig
Bertha) Boehmer
Graettinger
Brown and Bortvnt
Auc. Concern
Greettinger State Bank
Times
Soybeans Price Supports Announced for Palo Alto County
County authorities set 2.46 per bushel for No 2 soybeans in Palo Alto County aligning with the national 2.50 aid price. Lynch, chairman of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committees, announced loans on warehouse and farm stored beans through June 30 1969 maturing July 31 1969 per ASCS manager Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo
Tee AL Lynch
Conservation County
Lawrence
Brennan
ASCS
Intersection Crash Sends Car Into Home in Graettinger
A noon Friday collision at an intersection just north of Roy's service station sent Ralph Wills 41 of Armstrong in a 1968 Plymouth into the Harry Burr home with damage to the structure and a light pole. Galen Gage 22 of Grover in a 1968 Chevelle sustained $800 in damages. Wills car was a total loss. No serious injuries were reported. Highway Patrolman R R Fellin investigated the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Burr
Graettinger
Ralph Wills
Armstrong
Cargill Office
Galen Gage
Grover
Roy
Wills
Burr
R. R. Fellin
Gage
Cadet Kathman Training At Fort Riley
Pvt William Kathman of Graettinger Iowa trains at Fort Riley during a army field exercise. A Creighton University student Kathman completed ROTC summer camp at Fort Sill Oklahoma earning six weeks of leadership rifle marksmanship physical conditioning and other military subjects. Upon graduation and camp completion he becomes eligible for a second lieutenant commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Kan
AHTNC
William S. Kathman
Lawrence E. Kathman
Graettinger
Iowa
Creighton University
Omaha
Nebr
Rathman
Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Ft. Sill
Oklo
U. S. Army
Kathman
High School
Army
Graettinger School Board Candidates Named
Frick Nelson and Jacobson are candidates for two Graettinger Community School District board vacancies. R T Naae was appointed secretary to succeed the late Arnold Henningsen at a Saturday meeting of the Graettinger board of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frick, Nelson
Jacobson
Graettinger
R. T. Naae
Crowds at Trail Riders Show and Ghost Chasers Hill Climb
A fine crowd attended the Trail Riders Labor Day horse show on Sunday afternoon and a large crowd gathered for the Ghost Chasers motorcycle hill climb south of Graettinger. Results for both events were not available to the Times in time for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Trail Riders
Labor Day
Times
The
$50 Buck Prize Offered in Graettinger Saturday Draw
Graettinger stores host a $50 Buck Prize drawing next Saturday afternoon at three o clock. Previous winner Donald Lammers did not claim the prize last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Donald Lammers
Goodwill Truck to Collect Goods in Graettinger
The Goodwill truck from Sioux City will collect discarded clothing toys and shoes for handicapped workers of Goodwill Industries in Graettinger on Tuesday Sept 10. Items should be left at the east door of the Methodist church per local Goodwill chairman Mrs C O Wikert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill
Sioux City
Graettinger
Goodwill Industries
C.O. Wikert
Good Will
Two Day Rodeo Draws Big Crowds in Graettinger
Graettinger hosts its first annual Labor Day rodeo over two days with good crowds. Pro cowboys competed using stock from Bill Merritt of Glidden. Announcer Norman Cope of Texas and arena director Butch Reeves led the event. Placings include Bareback led by Jess Gatlin and Ron Dally with multiple riders across Saddle Brona, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Bulldogging, and Barrel Race with competitors from Oklahoma to Iowa and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Bill Merritt
Glidden
Larry Conway
Norman Cope
Texas
Butch Reeves
Ron Dally
Lakeland
Fla
Tim Lamberson
Santa Rosa
Calif
Skip Ibbotson
Boulder
Colo
Larry Shuey
Rhodes
John Garvin
Kansas City
Howdy Johnson
New Oberia
Louisiana
Dale Nelson
Ames
Kenny Bates
Trenton
John Ed Rodgers
Sioux City
Bill Busch
Omaha
Neb
Larry Conley
Hayesville
Kans
Jerry Beach
Des Moines
Iowa
Judy Camendzind
Nebr
Connie Nolte
Fostoria
Cindy Graske
Lincoln
Grain Show Results at Graettinger FFA Event
The 1968 Labor Day Grain Vegetable and Flower show conducted by the Graettinger FFA and sponsored by Graettinger businessmen was held September 1 2 in the Square D Building. Judges were Keith Norris Gene Boblit and Mrs Joe Girres. A total of 231 entries were in the contest this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Ffa Organization
Graettinger
Square D
Keith Norris
Gene Boblit
Joe Girres
Graettinger School Board Election Ballot Slated
Polls open Monday September 9 from noon to 7 pm at town hall for Graettinger Community School District election. Three candidates vie for three year director term: Paul Frick Harry Nelson Maurice Jacobson. Incumbent Clara Thoreson unopposed for two year treasurer term beginning July 1 1969. Other directors serving: Ralph Graettinger Lawrence Thomsen Francis Schealler. Ballot lists two for director and one for treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Community
Paul Frick
Harry Nelson
Maurice Jacobson
Clara Thoreson
Harry Nelson Mauree Jacobson
Ralph Graettinger
Lawrence Thomsen
Francis Schealler
Former Local Pastor to Speak at Bethel Cornerstone Laying
The Rev. Fred Jacobsen of Albert Lea Minnesota will be guest speaker at Bethel Lutheran church cornerstone ceremonies Sunday. Services at the north Bethel church begin 8 30 and 11 00 a m with a brief 10 30 ceremony at the new site. The bronze name plate will bear the church name and year 1968. A copper box with historical items will be placed in the wall. Jacobsen formerly led St Pauls Lutheran 1943 to 1948 and was born in Denmark in 1907 arriving in 1926. He studied at Moody Bible Institute and Wheaton College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jacobsen
Albert Lea
Minn
New Bethel Lutheran Church
Jacobsen
North Bethel Church
Old Bethel
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Denmark
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gary Stewart
Jim Kelly
Paul Forey
Tim Graettinger
Ivan Janssen
Kieth Schnell
Greg Petersen
Bill Graettinger
Graettinger Ffa Chapter
Jim King
Charlie Burg
Zm King
Emmetsburg
Gravttinger
Alvin Pooppinga
Arnie Masters
Dean Walker
Hanna’s Cafe
Coop Grain
Shaver Mfg. Co
Woluntesra
Graettinger Coop Grain
John Kibbie
Wm. Ridout
Eleanore Coffee
Congress
Wiley Mayne
Walter Hammer
Leo I. Sanders
Albert Runneberg
Merle Porter
Gracttinger
Boehmer Sale
Pato Alto
Wm. Kathman
Fort Riley
Kk. T. Naae
Bethel
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