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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1973
Page
1
Local notes report plans to secure duck stamps before opening day. The piece mentions past misses and urges readers to prepare, while also noting a weather balloon sighting and upcoming community meetings. Changes in local business leadership include Graettinger Lumber Company’s new manager Clayton Duhn.
Alma Smith of Lake Park Iowa sends a six dollar check for Anna Burt’s subscription and asks for the paper to print reunions and a California trip news item. The note mentions the subscription renewal and a mine expiration date of November 19 1973.
Estherville IA area directory listing multiple businesses including Boone Jewelry Dr Pfund veterinary clinic Dr Johnson Roberts optometrists Donahue Tire Terminal Coop Graettinger Thoreson insurance Larson dentist Knutson cabinet shop Hobson Rients chiropractor Carlson wedding stationery Baker Real Estate and Insurance Terry Anderson Estherville addresses and phone numbers provided for local shoppers and professionals.
The Graettinger Pirates defeated the South Clay Spartans 20-0 in a non-conference football game last Friday. Graettinger’s defense held South Clay to one first down and dominated the game with strong tackling and yardage control.
Market report lists corn futures Serp Oct Nov and Dec 2.23 Jan Feb 2.38 beans O N D 6.37 Jan Feb 6.42 oats 95 with near term prices shown in cents per bushel and quanta of months noted, reflecting a historical price snippet.
Allen Thu missed the Lucky Bucks drawing last Saturday. Next week the prize is $50.00. News includes birth of Brandon Casey to Teresa and Stanley Pease in Tulsa with weights. Pat Flannery and Robert Flannery relocate to Hot Springs. Graettinger Pirates vs South Clay highlights show 240 rushing yards for Graettinger led by Tim Kulow and J. R. Brown with five fumbles and penalties for both sides.
Iowa clinics sponsored by VFW and American Legion will run on Oct 1 in Spencer, Oct 3 in Lincoln, Oct 4 in Armstrong, and Oct 5 in Ringsted. Notary help available to file Iowa Viet Nam Bonus applications. Eligible veterans and surviving family members may qualify for the bonus under specific active service and medal criteria.
Pete Duus had surgery in Iowa City last Friday. Mrs Coy Coan hosted her daughter Jeanne Brown and friend Alice Flanegan for a week. They returned to Amarillo Texas Sunday. Mrs Jennie Hansen learned of Elizabeth Hansen of Marengo passing in her sleep. funeral held last Tuesday in Marengo. Elizabeth Hansen once lived in Graettinger.
Drivers license examiners will be in Spencer Emmetsburg Estherville Spirit Lake Sheldon Swea City on set days from 8 am to 4 pm. Written test takers should arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.
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