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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1959
Page
5
Woltz Studios of Des Moines photographed the Citizens of Tomorrow series for the Times but mechanical issues at the latest local appearance reduced the number of pictures. The article notes many local children are usually featured in this popular ongoing project.
Mr J E Smith president of the Palo Alto County TB and Health Association reports that 2167 people in Palo Alto County used the mobile chest x ray unit when it visited from September 8 to 12 Readings by town include Graettinger 350 Ruthven 249 Mallard 181 Ayrshire 142 Emmetsburg 882 Cylinder 178 West Bend 207. State Health Department will report results in about one month.
Grachtinger area recorded about .2 inch of rain Friday .4 inch early Sunday and .3 inch Sunday night amid a heavy electrical storm. A large elm in Frank Christensen yard was struck as a “ball of fire” lit the front yard around 9 p m. Residents examined for fire or damage and found none. Rain totals continued Monday night with showers totaling 17 inches.
Season tickets for all Pirate home games and Blue B team games went on sale this week. Each ticket costs 2.50 dollars, per Superintendent Hartung.
Adult night classes begin Wednesday September 30 at Greettinger. Officials urge pre registration via blanks posted in town businesses and information sheets sent home with students. Information sheets available by calling the school offices for those who did not receive one. Registration possible on opening night, pre registration preferred.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church in Fenton for Mrs. Paul Cornelius 64 of Fenton mother of Lloyd Cornelius of Graettinger. She died Thursday night at Holy Family hospital after a stroke July 3. Born July 13 1895 in St. Elmore Illinois she married Paul Cornelius December 14 1913 in Obdika Illinois and they moved to Lake City then a farm near Fenton later living in Menton. Survived by husband four sons Earl Ringsted Lloyd Graettinger Duane Armstrong Baylews City three daughters Thelma McNamara Ringsted Virgine Uthol Fenton and Rosemary Booth Fremont Nebraska.
Graettinger Schools will begin beginner band classes after a Music Aptitude test by Don Perrine. Selected students from grades five through eight will be eligible. Krafft Music Co. will display instruments at the Graettinger school. The meeting for interested students is next Tuesday Sept 29 at 8 00 pm.
Graettinger hosts Buddy Poppy Day on Saturday September 26 organized by the VFW Auxiliary with Bessie Howard in charge of poppy sales. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and widows and orphans of deceased war veterans, as the VFW urges everyone to honor the dead and help the living by wearing a Buddy Poppy.
Margaret Johnson was elected president of the Graet tinger Band Parents. other officers include Vice President Hannah Anderson, Secretary Marie Reeves, and Treasurer Edmund Henke. The group runs concession stands at home games and organizes the annual Birthday Calendar project to fund instruments and uniforms for the high school band.
Leo Fanning holds a closing out public auction of farm machinery and livestock on Thursday September 24 at the farm three miles east of Graecttinger then one fourth mile south via farm lane. Clark and Bortint are auctioneers and Palo Alto County State Bank acts as clerk.
The Rosary Society of Immaculate Conception Church invites all to its annual chicken dinner on Sunday September 27 in the parish hall. Service runs 11:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Adults 1.25, children under 12 0.50. Menu includes chicken mashed potatoes gravy buttered corn cabbage salad tomatoes rolls pie and coffee.
R G Riergen will hold a closing out public auction of farm machinery Tuesday September 29 at the farm located a half mile east of the Lost Island church. Sale begins at one oclock. Brown and Bortint will auctioneer and the Graettinger State Bank will clerk. See sale details in ad in this issue.
Maurice Sorensen opens a repair shop in the rear garage of Thoreson’s hardware and Elsbury implement, offering auto and truck repairs. He plans to move to the area, resides in Storm Lake, and has four children. He brings years of experience as service manager and mechanic at Pocahontas Dodge Plymouth and Pocahontas auto workplaces.
The Graettinger Park association urges immediate return of all midget mite and town team baseball uniforms. At least ten mite suits and several town team outfits remain out. Bring cleaned suits to the Graettinger theatre for storage by Geo Frick.
The Graettinger School junior high students will launch their annual magazine selling campaign on Friday September 25 and continue for two weeks.
The Graettinger Band Parents sponsor an annual Community Birthday Calendar project starting this week. Band students will contact homes for listings and orders with sales starting Friday Sept 2 and continuing next week. Listings cost 25 cents each and calendars sell for a nickel.
The Farm Bureau sponsored Adult Library Tour is set for Thursday October 1 leaving Hotel Kormore Emmetsburg at 6 am. The itinerary includes Albert Lea Minnesota for coffee, Austin Hormel Packing Company, Rochester, Muin Gardens at Fairbault, with a night meal at Hotel Albert in Albert Lea. Return to Emmetsburg around 6:30 pm. Eligible participants must register at the Farm Bureau office in Emmetsburg September 21 to noon September 26 with a $2 deposit.
Oscar Christianson will hold a public auction of farm machinery and other items on Monday Sept. 28 at a farm location described as 244 miles south and 64 miles west of GrachtInger. A list of sale items appears in this issue. Lost Island Lutheran Bazaar Supper Oct 1 will feature a chicken supper and bazaar at the church with prices Adults 1.25 and children under 12 50c. A rummage sale follows Sept 26 at Weinholzer building from 10 am to 9 30 pm including clothing and other items.
Graettinger council sealed bids for the town hall remodeling fire station and library addition. Fagre Construction of Estherville led general bids at $17,080 with plumbing by Andresen Plumbing at $1,700 and electrical work by Suss Electric at $1,530. Bond issue approved June 2, 1959 not to exceed $24,000.
A $75 prize will be awarded Saturday night at 9 p m in participating Graettinger stores. Next week's prize remains $75. Gilbert R. Reeves of Graettinger did not claim last week's $100 prize per drawing officials.
Nomination papers show Earl Lehigh filed to run for mayor of Graettinger in the city election on November 3. Incumbent Thomas Thomsen will not seek reelection. Councilman Roy Nissen plans to seek reelection. other incumbents have not declared. Nominations due by October 6.
The Palo Alto Gun club sponsors its first field day on Sunday September 27 at Prica's target range southeast of Grach tinger. Ten turkey trap shoots ten small bore events ten pistol events plus a black powder special. Home lunches available. Events run 8 a m prize drawing 4 p m archery for women and children 10 a m men 12 noon.
The Graettinger Pirates start their home season Friday night against Marathon in a conference game at Evergreen Park. Tip time is eight oclock. Marathon enters off a 20 6 win over Sioux Valley last week as coaches Loucka and Stilen emphasize tougher scrimmage drills amid limited personnel.
Lew's Foods announces a grand opening this weekend per this week’s advertisement. Law Lanning of Bricelyn recently purchased the Erickson grocery store. The store is managed by Lorin Luchsinger and Mrs Luchsinger with Lee Van Horn, son in law of Lanning, among regular employees in Grachtinger.
Ordinance No 8B amends city ordinance No 8 to set councilmen compensation at 4.00 per regular or special meeting with yearly cap of 150.00. Passed and approved at the Sept 14 meeting, effective after publication. Mayor's salary is 500.00 per year.
The Grasttinger FFA Judging team led by Jim Mahan Don Wesr Eddie Tindall and Richard Kempt earned 821 of 900 to place fifth among five chapters at Cay County Fair. Mahan scored 284 of 300 finishing tenth out of 242, with Ron Christianson and Ron Greettinger winning second place ribbons for Helpful Halters demonstration. Spoon Chapter placed third in the exhibit contest featuring the Northwest Jones Grain Judging Content.
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