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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1964
Page
5
Residents along ball park street in Graettinger faced isolation as Montag dumped 7.6 inches of rain. Basements flooded and boats carried people to safety while fire department pumps battled back surge. A ditch across the river road eased water flow and another 30 inch culvert was added to relieve flooding.
Palo Alto county officials released per pupil cost figures with Graettinger Community School District at the lowest yearly total of 428.09 dollars. Ruthven follows at 413.23, Mallard at 596.88, and Emmetsburg at 330.20, with other listed values for West Bend Ayrshire and Radman elementary.
Petrea Thoreson of Swea City was crowned regional soil conservation queen in a rainy ceremony with fourteen region two contestants. Sara Horstmann of Britt named alternate. Cannile Peterson of Ayrshire, 1963 state queen, guest of honor. Master of ceremonies Filmore Stoermer of Spencer. Emmetsburg hosts led audience in a song composed by Tordoff.
Mr and Mrs T B Miller learn their grandson David Alan Koppie born Aug 26 in Naples Italy died Aug 28 after 36 hours in an incubator. He is buried in a British cemetery near Naples. Survived by father Darwin Koppie mother Nancy two brothers Terry and Craig sister Pamela and grandparents Mr and Mrs I B Miller of Gradlinger and Mr and Mrs Wany Koppie of Emmetsburg.
Graettinger Public Library now lends regular and stereophonic records. There are 111 discs across classical, folk lore, opera, musical comedy, popular, religious, spoken and juvenile categories. Adults or high school students may borrow for one week with no renewal. younger children require a parent borrower. Forty seven discs were borrowed in the first week.
Graettinger farmer Bob Davis announces a cattle feeders meeting at his Square D Farm Supply store on Thursday September 24 at 7 p m Details appear in this issue’s advertisement.
Heavy Labor Day rainfall measuring 7.6 inches caused widespread flooding across Graettinger area. Basements filled, storm sewers failed, and some streets were impassable while ponds formed in fields and heavy damage reported near the ball park road. Parade and events disrupted. queen contest moved to school gym. Sunday night band performance and local attractions drew crowds before the downpour.
Willam Frank Boecker 58 of near Estherville died at Holy Family hospital after a stroke. Funeral services will be Saturday at St. Patrick's Estherville at 10 a.m. Rosary Friday at Sp.om Puhermin's Estherville. Burial at St. Jacob's Graettinger. Survivors include three sisters and five brothers with several in Estherville and Graettinger.
Graettinger FFA chapter hosted a Labor Day grain and flower show sponsored by local businessmen. Entries were on display from Saturday noon to Monday with judges Mrs. Jensvold of Ringsted for flower centerpieces and Jim Bartelson for grain. Results list champions and blue red and white ribbons. top winners include Bernard Elsenhast and Tim Murphy in tall corn, Arthur Baedke and Steve Bonstead in soybeans, and Ralph Graettinger and Joan Graettinger in soybean pods.
Mrs. Emma Skew won a $100 Buck prize at Graettinger Saturday night by being present to claim the award in a weekly drawing. This week's prize offers $25 Bucks in participating stores.
Sunday afternoon horse show drew broad attendance and 16 classes hosted by the Northwestern Trail Riders. Entries came from a wide arena as the state accredited event showcased varied competitions.
Henderson and Suss are candidates for a two year term while Nicol runs unopposed in the upcoming regular school election. The Get acquainted event at Cracitinger school Tuesday night features a meet the new teachers session, a short program, and refreshments for district patrons.
The Graettinger Pirates begin the 1984 prid season at Mallard Friday night September 11 in a Corn Belt conference contest with games set to start at 7 30 p m. Everly joins the conference this year and the Pirates travel there October 9. Coach Hamlin Nelson says eleven lettermen return to the 1964 squad and many are underclassmen ready to bolster the bench. The staff plans a wings and spit T offense this fall.
Polls will be open Monday from noon to 7 p m at Town Hall in the Graettinger Community School District. One two year term for school director and a three year term for school director. Orville Nicol unopposed. Clara Thoreson unopposed for treasurer. Directors serving unexpired terms include R. T. Nase Henry Jensen and Ralph Graettinger. Election date September 14.
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