Winners in FFA Grain Livestock Labor Day Show
Orland Paulson swept top honors at the FFA Labor Day livestock show capturing both grand and reserve beef championships. Blue ribbons awarded to Paul Banstead, Bob Zitterich, Willard Herke, Dennis Graettinger, and Joe Graettinger. red and white ribbons go to numerous FFA members across dairy, grain, and livestock divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland Paulson
FFA
Gerand
Paul Banstead
Bob Zitterich
Willard Herke
Dennis Graettinger
Joe Graettinger
Larry Herke
Darvin Schnell
Gene Twait
Alvin Miller
Bob Reeves
Melvin Kempf
Joe Joyce
Newcorn
Paul Bonstead
Dale Paulsen
Jerry Murphy
Larry Masters
Benny Tonderum
Roger Tonderum
Richard Hadlsman
Gary Johnson
Bob Fanning
Old Corn
Joe Graet- Unger
Benny
Kenneth Suss
Joe Tindall
Melvin Kempt
Alan Norris
Hay
Alan Norrie
Herke Wins Tractor Rodeo at Labor Day Event
Willard Herke captured first place in the FFA boys tractor rodeo with 148 points during Labor Day morning competition. Bob Reeves finished close behind with 147 points, Grant Wilson had 141, followed by Darvin Sehnell 124 and Orland Palmer son 123 in the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herke
Willard Herke
Labor Day
Bob Reeves
Grant Wilson
Darvin Sehnell
Orland Paulson
Pvt Paul Appel in Germany
Pvt Paul Appel of Graettinger Iowa took part in a field training exercise with the 291st Field Artillery Battalion in Germany. He joined the Army in January and arrived in Europe in June. A 1953 Graettinger High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Appel
Germany
Schwacbiach Hall
Otto Appel
Graettinger
Iowa
291St Field Artillery
Appel
Europe
Graettinger High School
Neighborhood host meetings scheduled across county
Resolution time arrives for farm people as about 75 neighborhood host meetings have been set up throughout the county. Rudy Christianson, resolutions committee chairman, notes the effort led by the township women's vice-chairman with help from the township chairman. A county wide host training meeting will be held Friday night Sept 7 at 8 at the First Methodist Church basement in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Christianson
Resolutions Committee
First Methodist Church
Emmetsburg
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Ingmardens
Driver
Liv
Jensen Drug Store
Graetyinger
Bud’s Service
D. C. Barringer
Knudtson Cabinet Shop
Miller’s Barber Shop
Farm Service Tankwagon
Rasmussen Standard Service
Lumber Yard
the Graettinger Times
Grein Electric
Shaver Mfg. CO
B. E. Dappen
G. H. Frye
Graettinger Telephone CO
Martin Furniture & Appliance CO
Andresen Plumbing & Heating
Meidecker
Lloyd's Tavern
ED Herke
Pioneer
C. A. Shiley
D.D
C. A. Jensen & Son
Ray
B. & K. Dairy
Rob T. Dawson
M.D. City Meat Market
Hansen Hardware
Erickson
Thoreson’s Hardware
GEO. Neilson Trucking Shelling
Jack’s
Del’s Farmers Supply
Potter Insurance Agency
Stueve Home & Farm Building
Hersleff
Olesen Bros. Construction
Fay
Graettinger Block & Tile CO
DR. Olene Jacobson
Hansen Gas & Appliance
Wikert Truck Line
M. Weinholzer
E, & H. Cafe
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