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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1966
Page
5
Traditional gridiron rivals Graettinger and Ruthven meet at Evergreen Park Friday night Sept 23 for a Corn Belt Conference game at 7 30. Graettinger leads the Jeep with two wins no losses while Ruthven seeks a clean record as parents night is observed and local tax notices appear in this issue.
Northwestern Trail Riders host their annual fall colt show Sunday afternoon with 15 classes including Shetland and Welsh ponies, saddle bred, stock type, aged studs, and a wet mane class. Entries close by 1 30 p.m with Franklin L. Hersom as judge and a lunch stand on site.
Graettinger Pirates dominate Mallard Ducks 32 to 0, earning sole first place in the Corn Belt Conference. Charley Moran connects a 55 yard pass to Don Schnell, while a stifling defense and strong line play pace the victory. Also notes incorporation of BICO Inc with Adolph Spies as president and land purchase in Brazil for timber and grazing use.
Gertrude Worland 78 of Buena Park California died after illness at Anaheim Memorial Hospital Funeral services were held for Mrs Worland a former Graettinger resident born August 27 1893 in Worthington Minnesota Survived by husband Herman two daughters two brothers two sisters and five grandchildren The Rev Richard Senunima and others conducted services at Buena Park Memorial Chapel with pallbearers all nephews of the deceased
Saturday September 24 is VFW Buddy Poppy Day in Graettinger with Bessie Howand selling poppies to raise funds for relief and rehabilitation. VFW outlines that 45 cents of each dollar supports local relief, and the rest funds department rehabilitation national programs and materials costs.
Gustav Stueve 81 of Missouri Valley died unexpectedly at his son Clifford’s home Monday evening after years of poor health following a stroke. Lived in the valley most of his life. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. in Missouri Valley. Survived by five sons Harvey Pisgah Iowa Roland Emmetsburg Gilbert Graettinger Clifford Raymond Missouri Valley one daughter Mrs Dahrj Claybaugh Colorado Springs Colo 17 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren three brothers Arthur Fairmont Oscar Manly Missouri Valley one sister Mrs Viola Heistand Turin Iowa.
Graettinger shoppers can win five 25 dollar Buck prizes totaling 125 dollars in the weekly Saturday night drawing held in participating Graettinger stores. Last week no prizes were claimed after the drawings listed Norman Williams Mable Poland Etta Pringle and Mrs Vertyn Bradley.
John Nolan announces a public auction of farm machinery on Thursday September 22 at his farm location ten miles south and two miles west of Gracinger. Sale begins at 1 o'clock with Brown Ward Auctioneers listed as auctioneers.
Lloyd G. Anderson to hold an auction sale on October 1 near Wallingford. The farm located about one mile south and two miles west of Wallington will be offered including farm machinery and miscellaneous items. Auctioneers Tommy Maluimet Norman Bertioni. Details to appear in next week's Times.
Ralph Graettinger was reelected president of the Graettinger Community School District board of education at the organizational meeting Monday night. Lawrence Thomsen began his duties after taking the oath for a three year term. Other directors are Skary Nelson Orville Nicol and Maurice Jacobson. The old board handled routine business prior to the meeting.
Henry Petersen Smith aged 65 former Graettinger resident died of cancer at Mason City on Sept. 11. He worked as a school carpenter in Mason City. Survived by wife Goldie seven children 16 grandchildren five great grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Art Holland of Mount Ayr and Mrs Bud Hahn of Coulter. Funeral held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Mason City Sept. 14 with local residents attending.
Dan Christensen heads the Incal Boy Scout fund drive with Ralph Jolthues of Hoyal aiding. Campaign aims to raise 55 for Prairie Gold Area Council programs, badges, camping facilities, and supervision. Lions Club and Legion aiding in the effort with 2y Cub Scouts and Dos AUS boys showing interest.
Graettinger school annuals available on site from September 19 through October 1. Prepaid orders cost 4.00 dollars during the two week period. after that date price rises to 4.50 dollars. Annuals sold by staff members and at Friday night football game.
The new garage near Laundromatin Groat linger is nearing completion. M&N Sales and Service, owned by Don Moran and Melvin Nissen, plans to move in next week and offer auto, tractor, and truck repairs. They will also sell late models used cars at the new site. Miller Construction Company of Emmetsburg builds the facility.
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