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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1977
Page
10
Graettinger Community club plans a big Saturday shopping event on main street at 4 p.m. with wide merchandise for Christmas buyers. Last Saturday drew a huge crowd amid ample stock and value offers. Dec 20 will be kiddies day with Santa Claus, free movies at the Watson, cartoons and comedies plus candy.
A crash on a gravel hilltop road involved a pickup driven by Bruce Lamp and an auto driven by Lester ns. The vehicles sideswiped on the road and rolled over. Business Whe investigated the accident noting the pickup went west while the auto traveled east. The auto sustained heavy damage and the person was taken to Estherville Hospital.
Palo Alto Memorial Hospital announced staffing changes last week with the resignation of the superintendent and the appointment of Mrs Edward Sweaney as temporary successor to Miss Porter. Mrs W R Schroeder, hospital board president, praised the retiring staff and noted Miss Porter has served since August 15 1948 and contributed to notable improvements and growth during her tenure.
The State Conservation Commission reminded hunters that quail season ends at 4:30 p.m. December 15 and pheasant season ends at 4:30 p.m. December 12 in the long zones. Although the November 26 blizzard killed a few pheasants in northern Iowa, losses were limited and will not greatly affect populations.
The Watson theater management announced today that the gala holiday show will run longer than planned causing an adjustment to Thursday’s schedule and ticketing.
Mrs. L. H. Wilson will hold a complete closing out sale on her farm located one mile east, one mile north and one-half mile east of Graettinger. A full line of farm machinery and livestock will be offered. Details will appear in a later issue of the Times.
Graettinger Community Club cancels its regular meeting this month due to the busy holiday schedule. Club president Pete Hersleff stated the next meeting is scheduled for Monday January 19.
The GHS basketball girls host a bake sale on Saturday December 13 at 2:00 PM at Rouse Chevrolet and Implement. Proceeds fund fifteen new uniforms costing 268 dollars. Call Harriet Herke, Jean Graettinger, Zola Speck or Joanna Speck to contribute.
Suss Electric plans afternoon hours this week as advertised in a Times insert. The shop will operate in the afternoons to serve customers with extended weekday access.
Mrs. William A. Henry 72 died at home in Emmetsburg Saturday after a two year heart illness. Funeral at Trinity Episcopal Church Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev. Paul Davis officiating. burial Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include son Buford L. Henry of Emmetsburg and daughter Margaret, a Des Moines teacher, plus two grandchildren William and Buford Henry Jr. Henry was active in Farm Bureau and 4-H work as county chair 1925 to 1985.
Mr and Mrs John J Sullivan longtime Graettinger residents and former Graettinger Times publishers depart by auto for Los Angeles with their son Father Edward Sullivan and plan to live with children Tom Mary and Vivian Sullivan. They expect to return next spring and will be missed by the Graettinger community for their active involvement.
Postmaster R T Nane reminds patrons the Graettinger postoffice will stay open all afternoon on Saturday December 18 and Saturday December 20 to ease the Christmas mailing rush. He urges customers to mail early to help prevent congestion.
Two Spirit Lake youths faced Mayer Thomsen's court after an altercation at the high school basketball game. Police arrested them following a disturbance, and they were fined $10 each plus costs.
Claude GroomsGraettinger truck operator was named hog buyer in Graettinger for Robb y Livestock Co of Estherville. An announcement ad for the Graettinger business appears elsewhere in this week’s Times.
Public invited to a Graettinger Consolidated School Christmas Carol Sing on Wednesday December 17. Open to any school age person and parents. meet in front of the High School at 7 30 p m and sing to 9 00 p m supervised by Graettinger teachers and directed by Mr Malthaus. The event aims to bring music to as many shut ins as possible.
Eleven county men were named in the December draft call, including Arvid Peterson and James Voigt from Graettinger, Lawrence Drew of Cylinder, William Lillegard of Rodman, Leo Fisher of Emmetsburg, Keith Kerber of Emmetsburg, Berger Naig of Cylinder, Arieg Twalien of Cylinder Ardex, John Swanson of Ayrature, and Derwood Kinnetz of Osgood. The group departed December 2 for induction, marking one of the year's largest calls.
Sophus and Mrs Johnson departed Graettinger on Wednesday for a extended winter journey to California They plan to stop in Oklahoma and Arizona and will visit San Marino with relatives and friends They may tour further to many points of interest during the winter including visits with the Chas Barkleys and Art Johnsons
Series of pictures of Graettinger youth taken October 1 at Legion hall by Waltz Studios Des Moines. Photos entered in a midwest contest. final placings not yet received. The Times plans future coverage and notes the group as future world builders.
An order calls up twelve men in Emmetsburg to be drafted for the armed forces during January. The group will depart by bus on Wednesday January 14 to Des Moines for induction into service.
The Northwest District FFA Grain and Forage Judging contest will be held in Graettinger on Saturday December 13 at 9 30 a m. Twenty three classes of grain grass seed and forage crops will be judged by over 100 FFA boys from 20 schools. Graettinger hosts the event with team members Merlin Norris James Swanson Virgil Traver and David Jacobson representing the local chapter. An identification test of 100 crop and weed seeds per member accompanies the contest to identify weeds and crops by sight. Allen Thu will represent Graettinger FFA. The program aims to spark continued interest for future contests.
The team plans trips to West Han for a Friday December 12 game and an December 16 visit to Terri for a non conference clash. Their next home appearance features Fate facing Dee Ah Tepe in a non league matchup.
A notice reminds California readers that the annual Graettinger picnic at Sycamore Park in Los Wel es, California is scheduled for Sunday, January 47, 2053.
Unclear wording notes mild temperatures and southerly winds easing. The weatherman forecasts more winter weather for most of the state today with no significant temperature change.
Estherville Broadcasting Company launches KLIL on 1840 kc with 100 watts from a site one mile west on Highway Nine. Permit allows 24 hour broadcasting but hours are 6 am to midnight except for specials. Power to 250 watts requested. daytime reception expected within 32 miles.
Irish tenor Christopher Lynch, famed radio concert star, will present a program at the Emmetsburg High School auditorium tonight. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the event is open to the public. Lynch, a protege of the late John McCormack, has appeared on stage, radio and TV since debuting at Carnegie Hall in 1946. He toured many cities, including Emmetsburg, after a fortuitous invitation from Very Rev. W. F. Mason. The program features Schubert’s Ave Maria and ballads immortalized by McCormack.
The Graettinger City Hall library has added four new adult titles including My Life's History by Grandma Moses Trailing At 65 by Mary Dale The Nine Brides and Granny Hite by Neill C Wilson and My Cousin Rachel by Daphne DuMaurier Ten juvenile books for ages four to ten were also purchased for the children's collection.
Grades one to three of Graettinger school present an operetta titled Who Stole the Tarts on Friday night in the high school gym. The performance begins at 7 30 p m and the public is invited. The tale follows a Queen planning a surprise birthday party for her husband when the refreshments are stolen.
At the December 3 meeting the Graettinger school board authorized buying a new school bus to bring the fleet to eight. The new bus will replace an older vehicle until the kindergarten program starts, then it will serve on a regular route.
Mrs. Thomas J. Ganley aged 50 died Sunday morning in Emmetsburg after months of illness. She had received treatment at University Hospital Iowa City and had lived in Alto County since 1928. Survived by husband Richard and two grandchildren.
Graettinger junior high cage squads opened their season with a double win over Rodman on Rodman Monday night. The girls cruised 24 to 6 as Graettinger benefited from height and close in shooting while the boys edged Rodman 15 to 12 in a stubborn contest.
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