Co op Grain Dryer Damaged by Fire in Grain Dryer
The Graettinger Fire Department fought a Tuesday noon fire at the Terminal Co op caused by a malfunction in grain dryer controls. Don Holmgren said about 3,500 bushels of corn were in the dryer with roughly half saved, estimating damage at 20 to 25 thousand dollars. Firemen and By-standers worked to cool and empty the dryer, with repairs to be made soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch Reeves
Bill Rhode
Graettinger
Terminal Coop
Don Holmgren
Mr. Holmgren
Don
Annual Telephone Meeting Tuesday in Graettinger Iowa
The Graettinger Co-op Telephone Association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday September 20 at 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Graettinger. Board President John DeVries will open, present the financial statement, and a Q A period will follow before two three year board seats are elected from four candidates Martin Currans Harry Dobbins Leland Stiles and Lawrence Thomson with floor nominations allowed. Fehrs from West Bend will perform a program themed on Iowa. After the meeting election results and coffee and lunch will follow. About 200 attended last year and door prizes are offered including a fryer and coffee maker. prizes are on display 9-5 at the telephone company.
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Graettinger Co-op Telephone Association
American Legion Hall
Graettinger
John DeVries
Ing
Martin Currans
Harry Dobbins
Leland Stiles
Lawrence Thomson
Fehrs
West Bend
Telephone Company
Iowa
Graettinger Times Football Contest Opens With Local Sponsors
Graettinger Times launches its annual football contest sponsored by twelve local businesses. Entrants predict winners for twenty four games including Cornbelt Stateline and Lakes Conference matchups with a tie option and a tie breaker based on exact score, plus a $25 to $100 bonus for a perfect first ballot.
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Graettinger Times
Graettinger
Des Moines Register
Pirates
Stateline
Graettinger State Bank
Times Office
Times
Cattlemen Field Day Planned in Palo Alto County
A Beef Cow-Calf Field Day will be held Wednesday September 21 on the Harley Rouse farm. Speakers include Daryl Strohbehn Maynard Jayne and Dennis DeWitt. Topics cover weaning management facilities and equipment pre conditioned calf sales and beef cow business records. The event runs 9 to 11 30 a m and is open to the public.
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Harley Rouse
Cooperative Extension Service
Daryl Strohbehn
Iowa State University Extension
Maynard Jayne
Iowa Cattlemen's Association
Dennis DeWitt
Northwest Iowa Extension
Strohbehn
Jayne
DeWitt
Ray
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Palo Alto
Graettinger Pirates open 1977 grid season strong
Graettinger Pirates beat Sentral Fenton 50 to 8 in the opener as Terry Masters led with 176 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Mike Elsenbast added two rushing scores and a passing TD. defense limited Sentral to zero points in the first three quarters. Next game at Terril Friday at 7 30.
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Graettinger Pirates
Sentral
Fenton
Pirates
Bruce Masters
Graettinger
Terry Masters
Terry
Bruce
Eisenbast
Pirate
Masters
Mike Elsenbast
Elsenbast
Ron Sampson
Dave Elsenbast
Dave
Rod Hough
Terril
Tigers
Hough
Election to Iowa Soybean Promotion Board District 1 slate
Bob Crotty of Havelock and Leon Haahr of Newell are running for District 1 ISPB seat on September 20. Voters in Lyon Osceola Dickinson Emmet Sioux O'Brien Clay Palo Alto Plymouth Cherokee Buena Vista Pocahontas may cast ballots from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their county Extension office.
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Bob Crotty
Havelock
Leon Haahr
Newell
Iowa Soybean Promotion Board
ISPB
Lyon
Osceola
Dickinson
Emmet
Sioux
O'Brien
Clay
Palo Ato
Plymouth
Cherokee
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Ed Schettler
Iowa Soybean Association
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Soviet Union
Roswell Garst
Coon Rapids
Latham Seed Farm
Alexander
American Soybean Association
ASA
Grand Opening for Sunken Ship Tuesday Night
Shery and Dick Beaton announce the grand opening of the Sunken Ship Lounge with penny beer from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., live band Blue Ribbon Special, free popcorn and snacks, and door prize registrations. The Double Bubble hour runs 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with two drinks for one, and the grill will operate all evening with special opening prices.
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Shery
Dick Beaton
Graettinger Federated Women's Club Fall Buffet Planned
The Graettinger Federated Women's Club announces its Annual Fall Buffet to be held at 7 p.m. Monday, September 19, at Hillcrest Supper Club. Chairwoman Mrs. Bob Ruetter says all members should attend as this opens the season with a review of the club by laws presented by Vice-President Karen Haegele.
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Graettinger Federated Women's Club
Bob Ruetter
Hillcrest Supper Club
Women's Club
Karen Haegele
Federated Women's Club
Teachers Reception Honoring Graettinger Teachers
A reception to honor teachers will be held in the Graettinger Community School lunchroom on Wednesday September 21 at 7 30 p m The program features a band number and a vocal number Hostesses include United Methodist Church Bethel Lutheran Church and the Immaculate Conception Church All are invited.
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Graettinger Community School
United Methodist Church
Bethel Lutheran Church
Immaculate Conception Church
James Funk Elected To School Board
Voters turnout near average with 234 ballots cast including 3 absentee votes. Randy James led with 138, Norman Funk close behind at 135, securing seats on the school board. Vince Heller 115 votes, Ron Graettinger 75, and 1 vote unaccounted for per Louise Voigt. Polls ran 12 PM to 8 PM, peak turnout 7–8 PM. Reorganization Meeting set for Monday at 8 PM. newly elected officers to be sworn in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy James
Norman Funk
Vince Heller
Ron Graettinger
Louise Voigt
Grain and Flower Show Winners Revealed at Labor Day Event
Graettinger FFA sponsored the 1977 Grain Show with 138 entries displayed to a large Labor Day crowd. Awards span divisions A through IV, honoring growers and exhibitors including Harold Christensen, David Hankey, Helen Swanson, and numerous Graettinger residents with first place in crops, vegetables, and florals. premium awards mailed to top finishers.
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Graettinger Future Farmers of America
L Grain A. Tall Stock
Harold Christensen
Terry Nelson
B. Soybean
Monty Schang
Glen Graettinger
Tim Moran
C. Soybeans
Ralph Graettinger
Brian Graettinger
D. Shelley Corn
Lisa Graettinger
Brian Westergard
Chris Graettinger
Ron Graettinger
David Hankey
Ed Graettinger
David Neilson
B. Burpless
Lois Lammers
Ag McCarty
Robert Hankey
C. Flathead
Helen Swansons
D. Onions
E. Beets
Joan Moran
F. Carrots
James Graettinger
Danny Zitterich
Tim Leners
Geroge Mavery
Helen Swanson
George Mavrey
A. McCarty
Amy Weber
Glenn Graettinger
Jackie Voigt
Steve Voigt
Kelly Graettinger
P. Watermelon
Tim Murphy
David Weber
Q. Cantaloupe
R. Apples
S. Egg Plant
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Soybean Checkoff Board
Hudson
John Peete
U.S
Schettler
James, Funk
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Don Graettinger
Margaret Lambe
Francis Schealler
Merle Hanson
Mable Poland
Ruth Westagard
Brian Westagard
Coral Kochenoff
Rolfe Lundgren
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