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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1976
Page
2
A compact listing page offers items for sale and wanted ads. Cars a 1959 Chevy with manual transmission, a spinet piano for Graettinger, a Willmar piano deal, a 1970 GTO, Golden retriever puppies, steel trash barrels, and a tomato item. Also seeks custom combining heads, a used swing set, and piano takeover. storage bins for Graettinger area. Contact numbers provided.
A stream of thanks from residents expresses gratitude for visits, help during illness, and host gifts. Special thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schany and family for assisting during a hospitalization. Also noted are a 75th birthday Open House and a Beard Growing Contest prize. Congressman Berkley Bedell agrees to televised debates with his opponent, with plans for Sioux City and Fort Dodge broadcasts and ongoing arrangements for a Fort Dodge format.
Rep Bedell formally asked President Ford to intervene after the FCIC halted new crop insurance applications for 1977 in 17 Iowa counties including 16 in the Sixth District. He warned the move pressures disaster programs next year amid drought, urging expansion or reinsurance to cover new farmers and noting harm to young entrants.
The Iowa Board of Nursing announces statewide informational meetings for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to discuss board roles. The first meeting is Monday September 27 at 7 30 p m at Iowa Lakes Community College Emmetsburg with Barbara Steen as speaker. Sessions include board member presentations and a Q A. Attendance is free and registration at the meeting is welcome. Contact Iowa Lakes Adult Education Estherville at (712) 362 7231 for details.
In Iowa the first half of 1976 shows $56,393,168 in savings bond sales for 50 percent of the state's goal while Palo Alto county reports $218,578 in six months for 49 percent of its county goal. Allamakee leads counties at 76 percent, followed by Mitchell 72 and Monroe 70. Nationally, series E and H holdings plus U.S. Savings Notes rose to $70.14 billion. Francine I. Neff praised the midyear results at Tribute to America as the Bicentennial spurs bond sales.
U S Senator Dick Clark announced a staff mobile office van visit in Palo Alto County on Friday Sept 17 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m and 2 to 4 p m at the County Courthouse Emmetsburg. Residents may share views on Congress issues or government concerns with no appointment needed. The van tours all 99 counties to hold public office hours and gather messages.
Knutson daughter of Graettinger and Paulson son of Eveleth Minnesota exchanged vows at Lost Island Lutheran Church Ruthven Iowa at 2 30 p m on Saturday August 28 Pastor William A Smith officiated The bride wore a polyester ivory chiffon gown with veil and bouquet The bridal party wore varied chiffon gowns with hats The reception followed in the church dining room with host and hostesses named among others continues with further details.
Ruthven again wins as Graettinger hosts Labor Day Water Fight with many teams traveling from miles around to soak participants. In the Women’s Powderpuff Ruthven edge Emmetsburg, a notable result among the soaked spectators.
A syndicated note argues that pay cable threatens free viewing of major sports. It cites past TV reach, notes twice as many home viewers as stadium crowds, and warns siphoning of sports to pay channels harms the public. Readers are invited to request a booklet from Q & A Booklet in Washington, DC.
The couple married with relatives serving at Center Circle and guests including Zierdt and June Knutson. After a brief wedding trip they reside at 2219 East Superior Street Duluth Minnesota. Both graduates of St Olaf College Northfield Minnesota the bride earned a B S and the husband studies medicine at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Schurg and Elbert families extend thanks for kindness and cards during bereavement and hospital stays.
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