Wikert-Jones Wedding at Wikert Farm in Emmetsburg
Louise Ruth Wikert and Paul C. Jones wed Saturday August 21 at 10 am on the Wikert family farm near Emmetsburg. Rev Chester Waterman officiated a double-ring ceremony under a rose arch with music from Greg Thompson and Fred Goldblatt. Guests numbered about 350 with reception and banquet details, family roles, and post ceremony plans cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Ruth Wikert
D. LeRoy Wikert
Emmetsburg
Paul C. Jones
Paul R. Jones
Chester Waterman
First United Methodist Church
Greg Thompson
Centerville
Iowa
Fred Goldblatt
Sioux City
Hower
David
Joanne) Garretts
Ayrppire
Mark Falk
Shenandoah
ISU
Tom
Donna) Gowans
Ruthven
Peggy Carrol
Des Moines
Pamela
Julie Simonson
Pinch
Bruce
Marsha Simonson
Elmer Kinnett
Kevin
John
Marshall-Wikert Wedding at First Presbyterian Algona
Miss Michelle Marshall of Algona married Timothy Wikert of Bondurant Iowa in a summer wedding August 14 at the First Presbyterian Church Algona The double ring ceremony featured gladiola arrangements and a pink white color scheme with a large bridal party and music by Mike Rooney The couple will reside in rural Bondurant following a Lake Okoboji honeymoon
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Emmetsburg
Iowa Lakes Community College
State University of Iowa
Mt. Mercy College
Cedar Rapids
University Hospital
Iowa City
University At
Iowa
Clinton
Mankato
Rapidan
Fairmont
Fridley
Morris
Minnesota
Missoula
Montana
Parsons
Kansas
Omaha
Nebraska
Chicago
Leaf River
Munster
Illinois
Rancho Mirage
California
Dyer
Indiana
Arvilla
N. C
Tampa
Cape Coral
Florida
Wikert
East Okoboji
Orleans
First Presbyterian Church
Algona
Michelle Marshall
Timothy Wikert
Bondurant
Walter F. Morz
Hugh White
Willis Marshall
LeRoy Wikert
Karen Hanson
Union Grove
Wisconsin
Venice
Kristine Rochleau
Louise Wikert
Bruce
Jean) Marshall
Waukee
Judy Weyhgandt
Bellevue
Michael Marine
Rolfe
Vere Smith
Bruce Marshall
Robert Wikert
Carnations
Julie Hughes
Kanawha
Dawn Jorgenson
Bode
Ricky Hutchison
Chad Marshall
Mike Rooney
Jack Klieg
Hartley
Dan Joynt
Mark Waterman
Paul Jones
Dean Bilyeu
Willis Colwell
Madolina Metzger
Daniel Wikert
Dean Simonsen
Dennis Schulz
Mora
Nancy Tietz
Leila Sohn
Nancy Dugan
Donna Wagner
Micki
Luther College
Decorah
Tim
Northwest Iowa Vocational College
Sheldon and Farms
Farmer voices concern over soil erosion and topsoil loss
The Maquoketa Community Press prints an op ed by farmer Bill Wentworth of Spragueville, Jackson County, warning that even small field work may erode topsoil. He argues soil loss raises fertilizer costs and reduces yields, urges appreciation of natural resources, and notes farmers’ skill and cost awareness.
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Maquoketa
Bill Wentworth
Spragueville
Jackson County
Counselor's Column Notes On Scholarships And Future Paths
An advisory column reflects on postsecondary planning as students discuss schedules, work programs, testing applications, and beneficial courses. It highlights mature decision making among graduates, future plans, and raises awareness of financial aid, application deadlines, and education trends fostering informed choices.
Miscellaneous College Notices and Community Announcements
Several early 1977 notices include United Building Centers offering 30 scholarships totaling 20000 for 1977 via Guidance Office, Luther College reps and nursing aide programs across Iowa locations, Coast Guard Academy class 1981 applications due December 15 1976, and various college rep dates. The Clay County Fair reports activity and ITED testing prep with remarks on standardized testing and student effort.
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United Building Centers
University of Iowa
Iowa City
United States Coast Guard Academy
Luther College
Spencer
Estherville
Algona
St. Mary's College
Winona
Minn
Iowa Wesleyan
Iowa Wesleyan, 11:45 A.m. Sept. 21 Or High School Bow], Kvfd-Tv
Barb Green and Jackie Kulow named to All-Conference softball team
Barb Green and Jackie Kulow were chosen for the first softball team at the 1976 All-Conference meeting held at Ruthven on September 9. Green is the shortstop for the Pirette team and Kulow is the first baseman. Both have played since sixth grade and hope for stronger seasons this fall and next summer.
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Barb Green
Jackie Kulow
Ruthven
SV Baseball Team Wins Conference Trophy
GHS's Junior Varsity baseball team coached by Ted Yarnes captured a Conference championship trophy at a Combelt Conference meeting last Thursday. The J.V. Pirates posted a 12 win 2 loss conference record.
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GHS
Ted Yarnes
J.V. Pirates
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Highlights September 7
The Graettinger American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall last Tuesday with 16 members. Bee Graettinger opened the session. Hilda Luke led prayer. Lillian Barringer and Margaret Lambe filed secretary and treasurer reports. Labor Day lunch funds were noted. thanks extended to the community. Lucy Herke won and donated a door prize to the wheelchair fund. Hostesses were Irene Kulow, Esther Simonsen, Gladys Hankey, and Lucy Herke. A county workshop and district conference were discussed for September. A Democrats picnic is planned September 19 at Dorweiler Park West Bend from 5 to 9 pm, tickets via John D. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lambe
Bee Graettinger
West Bend
Ruthven
Lucy Herke
Irene Kulow
Esther Simonsen
Gladys Hankey
Palo Alto County
Dorweiller Park
John D. Brown
Annual Ad Staff At Work
Annual ad staff at work selling ads for the yearbook. Students from Emmetsburg Estherville and Graettinger participate with three to four weeks remaining to finish. Pick up your 1976 annual at Graettinger school main office.
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Emmetsburg
Estherville
Graettinger
Graettinger School
This Could Be the Year of the Pirates in Many Activities
The message rallies teams and fans to back the Pirates across multiple events. It highlights strong community support and expects notable performances this season.
Old Creamery Theater Brings Dandy Yankee Doodly Do to Graettinger
The Old Creamery Theater Company presented an entertaining production of A Dandy Yankee Doodly Do at Graettinger High School gymnasium on September 6. The non profit group based in Garrison Iowa featured music skits and narration with a bicentennial flavor as an eight member cast delivered a lively show sponsored by the Labor Day Committee and the Bicentennial Committee.
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Deb Bisenius
Emmetsburg High School
Deb
Frank
Rosie Bisenius
Graettinger
Ames
Old Creamery Theater Company
Gymonasium
The
Old Creamery Theater
Garrison
Iowa
Pirates Fall in Season Opener at Terril
Graettinger Junior Varsity lost to Terril Tigers in Terril with the Pirates hampered by six fumbles. Terril scored the only TD late in the first quarter after a Pirates fumble at the 20 yard line. Next game is Armstrong on September 27 at 4:00 at Evergreen Park.
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Graettinger
Terril
Pete Hansen
Pirates
Terril Tigers
T.D
Armstrong
Evergreen Park
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Frances Ellis
Louise
Darlene) Hildman
Carl Behrendsen, Jr
Wiley Lambert
E. R. Shoquist
Jack Phillips
Cecil Smith
Carrol Christensen
H. E. Wikert
Charles L. Jones
Carl Behrendsen
Marshall-Wikert
Editorial
By Laure Miller
Ounselor
Omment Alender
Coe College
Northwestern College
Orange City
Iowa Lakes
Clay County
FFA
ITED
Kulow
Legion Auxiliary Met
Democrats
By Shelly Cox
Alcw Circle
ALCW
Lydia
Naomi
Charles Foy
Priscilla
Rebecca
Floyd Christiansen
Elizabeth
Einer Appel
Miriam
Russell Johnson
Hannah
Donald Peton
Mary
Carl Wicks
Dorcas
Charlie Naig
Esther
Howard Kerr
Ruth & Magdalene
Joan Dawson
8Th Ave
S. Estherville
Constructors
Semrad
Ceylon
By Jim Petersen and
Randy Simington
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