Bond Approved For Palo Alto County Hospital Expansion
The Palo Alto County Hospital Trustees and County Board approve issuing 350000 rev enue bonds to fund a 10400 square foot addition and extensive renovations including emergency room, outpatient areas, labs, therapy rooms, x ray, pharmacy space, and expanded nursing stations. Financing from hospital operations avoids tax increases for residents.
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Board of Trustees
Palo Alto County Hospital
County Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto County
Solarium
Visit From An Old Friend at the New Times Office
Graettinger residents Pat Duhn and Palmer Cody met during the Big Labor Day Celebration as Mr. Cody toured and praised the New Times Office. Cody, a former editor, expressed approval of the efficient setup and noted changes since his publishing days.
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New Times
Palmer Cody
Graettinger
Pat Duhn
Cody
Palmer
Tractor Pull Results From Labor Day Weekend
Spectators braved heat as results from the tractor pull were announced. Top finishers include Leon Hanson of Dolliver and Steve Hanson of Estherville in 7000 PICKUP PULL, plus strong showings across 5000 to 18,000 STOCK TRACTOR and OPEN TRACTOR classes with riders from Estherville Emmetsburg Graettinger Ringsted Graettinger and Algona among the leading competitors.
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Labor Day
Leon Hanson
Dolliver
Steve Hanson
Estherville
Emmet Currans
Emmetsburg
Ron Lowe
Bob Lowe
Marty Currans
Bill Girres
Graettinger
Bil Smith
Jeff Ulrich
Ringsted
Joe Ulrich
Walt Ulrich
Doug Herke
Iry Stover
Paul Joyce
Dick Simpson
Algona
Labor Day Parade Highlights Graettinger and Area
A three day Labor Day celebration featured Graettinger led by the Palo Alto County Sheriff and a Bicentennial themed parade. About 103 entries included towns such as Wallingford Estherville Spirit Lake and Spencer with many local businesses groups and dignitaries participating. Winners of the demolition derby and Labor Day drawing prizes were announced with praise for organizers Richard and Harriet Duhn.
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Graettinger
Wallingford
Estherville
Milford
Gilmore City
Spirit Lake
Fairmont
Armstrong
Terris
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Antique Car Club
Palo Alto County
Sherff
Joe Girres
Legion Colors
Graettinger High School
Adolph Spies
Jane Kemp
Lori Petersen
Jacke Kulow
Margie McQuown
Gjerde
Lloyd's Nursery
Chet Torreson
Heidecker
John Poland
Charle Naig
Miss Palo Alto Co. Park Producer, Diane Twait, Jim Spies
Patty Petersen
Graettinger State Bank
Vince Heller
Olds
Rosary Society
Clarence Weiss
Packard
Jim Peterson
Virgil Hendrickson
Methodist Church
Walter Tindall
John Carlin
Ford
Petersen Insurance
Richard Duhn
Marie Duhn
Elaine Carlin
Oakland
Nash
Schen Nler
Body Shop & Furs
Bond
Beard Growing Contest Honors At Labor Day Event
Labor Day celebration featured a Beard Growing Contest with strong turnout. Judges were Larry Kelly of Estherville Central Barber Shop Frances Sheda VA Estherville and Virgil Westfall now in California. Winners included Darrell Eaton first in Full Beard Untrimmed, Alvin Poppinga first in Full Beard Trimmed, Lloyd Petersen first in Mutton Chops, Don Naig first in Van Dyke, Wayne Smith first in Mustache, John Millen first in Sideburns, and Alvin Poppinga first in Open Class.
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Larry Kelly
Central
Estherville
Iowa
Frances Sheda
Veterans Affairs
Virgil Westfall
California
Darrell Eaton
Charlie Naig
Alvin Poppinga
Walt Tindall
Lloyd Petersen
Jim Voigt
van Dyke
Don Naig
Avery Bonstead
Wayne Smith
Richard Weber
John Millen
Vince Heller
Gus Graettinger
Standard Station Under New Management
The Standard Station is under new management as of September 1 with Bob Maureen and Steve Prather taking over from Andy and Cindy Matheson. Bob a local retiree and former service member will head the staff. An Open House is planned later this month to welcome the public.
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Bob
Maureen
Steve Prather
Andy
Cindy Matheson
Golf Tournaments At Hillcrest Club This Month
Hillcrest Country Club announces a Sunday September 12 Men s Club Tournament for all male members over 18 with sign up by September 9. At least three score cards needed for flighting. 18 holes in regular flights and 27 in Champion and Presidential flights. For details call 859 3766. There is also a Sunday September 19 18 Hole Couples Tournament with a 3.00 entry per couple and a post round buffet. sign up at the club house or call 859 3951 or 859 3271.
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Hillcrest Country Club
Golf Tournament at Hillcrest Honors 200 Players
Results show over 200 participants at Hillcrest Golf Course on September 4. Championship went to Chuck Moran with Steven Moran second. multiple flight winners listed with top names across twelve divisions. Closest to pin on four featured Paul Crotty of Mallard winning $100.00.
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Hillcrest Golf Course
Sth
Chuck Moran
Steven Moran
Damon LaDaux
Jack Mertz
Bob Meyers
Paul Frick
Bob Vasey
Dennis Burns
Allen Blake
Edgar Nitchal
Brad Rotherfield
Jim Steere
Walt Bradley
Dick McCarty
Dan Miller
Kirby Rhowder
Roger Finney
Jim Domek
C. C. Warren
Orvis Anderson
Jim Peterson
Clarence Radtke
Pat Nagle
Guy Curdhoe
Lloyd Cornelius
John Uren
Ken Edge
Frank Beschomer
Bill Voigt
Jim Sewell
Harlan Schoerdfegre
Ed Tigge
Harry Houlee
Charles Byrd
Jerry Schacherer
Bob Davis
Gaylord Naid
Wayne Anbrecht
Herkes Attend Seminar at Lake Okoboji
Mr Willard Herke of Terminal Coop Graettinger Iowa joined Land O Lakes cooperative directors from six Midwest states at the 25th Lakes Conferences August 29 31 at Vacation Village Lake Okoboji Iowa The theme Today’s Change Tomorrow’s Challenge covered what if cooperatives disappeared and director responsibilities The event fostered sharing of experiences as over 1000 cooperative staff and leaders participated in seven sessions this summer
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Willard Herke
Lake Okoboji
Iowa
Land O'Lakes Agricultural Services
Herke
Terminal Coop
Graettinger
Land O'Lakes
Midwest
Open Meeting On School Bond Issue Discussed
Open meeting in the school lunchroom covered remodeling and a proposed addition for the upcoming bond issue. Attendees raised questions on a new kitchen using existing equipment, a multipurpose room with a divider, and inadequate locker rooms with one shower and one restroom for 30 students. Favorable opinion was voiced for the bond passage.
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Bob Reutter
R. T. Nane
Ralph Graettinger
Norman Funk
Vince Heller
Einer Apple
Jean Fisenbast
Bill Voigt
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Connie Herke
Julie Graettinger
Beth Wagner
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Les Larsen
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Don Spencer
JoAnn Soper
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Bill Mincer
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Cynthia Kelly
Harriet
Darrel Pegum
Lynn Priest
Don Krough
Mike Masters
Leroy Walker
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Ed Gravits
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Kenneth Leviz
Doug Herron
John Cole
Gene Studer
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Leona Jesperson
Julie Besaw
Marylow Besaw
Arlene Webster
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Market Report
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