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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1961
Page
4
The schedule lists trap shooting all day with morning practice and lunch on the grounds. Events begin at 9:00 am with 25 yard offhand muzzle loader, 50 yard rest muzzle loader, then 100 yard rest muzzle, three offhand rifle matches, two 100 yard off hand rifle matches, pistol matches, rifle matches modern against muzzle loader, and two 200 yard rest matches large bore. Cash awards for some events and both individual and team awards.
Emmetsburg courthouse hours 10 to 2 Wednesdays October 4 18 November 1 15 29 December 13 27 Estherville city hall 10 30 to 2 Tuesdays October 10 24 November 7 21 December 5 19 Local residents urged to visit during these dates to obtain assistance and information from the Social Security office.
Readable notes show a PTA reception with awards to the Graettinger mayor and Times publisher, a surprise accordion number, and introductions. The meeting also details gas system bids, a gas hook up approval for Fred Rubink, and discussions on total-billing machines for the light plant and utility.
Entrants from Graettinger and area excel at Estherville events. Wayne Knutsen won both the .22 and .38 caliber pistol shoots, while Robert Carter took third in the .22 caliber event. Merlyn Frohling earned third in the 23 yard muzzle loader and second in the 50 yard match.
Mrs. John Lucas, a Kendallville resident, discovered rare Fremont Township records dating to 1856. The dusty volumes survived exposure, though some covers were chewed by squirrels or other animals.
City Hall heating upgrade bid presented by Avery Bonstead and Richard Grey of Graettinger Hardware. Proposal includes MacDonald air furnace with new ducts, heat runs to main, office, back room, and garage, gas piping, warm air registers, and related piping. Guarantee to heat the building stated.
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