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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1961
Page
5
Chyrl Lundgren age 10 and Dean Lundgren age 8 of north of Wallingford display two 744 lb gourds from their garden this year and say they have several more similar gourds.
The Graettinger Pirates open their home grid season hosting Marathon in a Corn Belt game at Evergreen Park Friday night at 7 30. The Pirates show improvement after their Armstrong opener and will face a strong Marathon squad aiming for a tougher offensive showing.
Graettinger Graettinger Park Association members approve the conveyance of the tennis court and picnic area of Evergreen park to the town by 89 to 5 at a special meeting and election. A total of 94 ballots were cast. The transfer enables town upkeep while the area remains a public park.
Rain fell on nine days this month for a total of 3.77 inches in Graettinger. A light freeze and frost were reported Monday with another forecast for Wednesday night as crops approach frost risk window.
Mrs Beatta Oxhovd aged 85 a longtime Wallingford resident died Sunday at Good Samaritan Home where she had been a patient since June 1960 Funeral services were held Tuesday at Wallingford Lutheran church with burial at Wallingford cemetery Pallbearers named Raymond Herum Martin Natterstac Jamie Kasa Leonard Munson Chester Anderson and Allen Glaznapp
Barbera McCornell daughter of Mr and Mrs W H McConnell was among 69 dental assistants and receptionists who received diplomas Friday morning September 22 at Trinity Community Church in Minneapolis. A reception for relatives and friends of the graduates was held in the church fellowship hall.
The annual band calendar sales drive nears completion. Anyone unintentionally missed and wishing to purchase a calendar should contact Don Perrine band instructor or committee chair Alys Carter.
Funeral services for Louis Christensen 88 longtime Graettinger resident and businessman will be held Saturday at St Pauls Lutheran church with Rev Irving Peersen officiating. Burial will follow in St Pauls cemetery. Christensen died Thursday morning in Pasadena California after a lingering illness. He was born December 7 1872 near Graettinger and later owned the Christensen Meat Market and Christensen Variety in Graettinger before retiring in 1936 and moving to California. He was married to Anna Ekstrom in 1896 and is survived by his wife two daughters a sister and ten grandchildren plus several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
The Palo Alto Memorial Hospital Association will hold its annual meeting in the County Supervisors office basement at the Courthouse in Emmetsburg on Tuesday evening October 3 1961 at 8 oclock. All members urged to attend.
The Graettinger Cub Scouts will hold their regular pack meeting Monday night October 2 at the Legion hall.
Eighty nine volunteer campaign workers from sixteen counties attended the 1961 Regional Christmas Seal Institute at Hi Point Hacienda Milford Iowa on September 26 1961 The session aimed to update county associations on trends techniques and opportunities for their annual Christmas Seal Campaign and year round health programs A new film Merry Go Round by the National Tuberculosis Association was previewed Palo Alto County was represented by Mr and Mrs John Smith and Mrs Alfred Westergard.
A chicken supper will be served at Lost Island Church Thursday evening October 5. Serving starts at 5 30 p m with adults 1 25 and children under 12 50 cents. Menu includes chicken dressing mashed potatoes gravy corn salad relish pickles jam buns bread pie and coffee. Everyone is welcome.
Today Thursday Sept 28 is the first day for filing nominating papers for town council and mayor Get Wis the filing deadline date The Trennial town election will be held Tuesday Nov 7 Incumbent Mayor Lehigh will not seek reelection Five councilmen Tom Millen Francis Schealler Ted Ixnuchtson Gerald Stueve Byron Rolfson seek reelection candidates unknown Osgood depot razed by Edmund Herke building material notable 1876 inscription Railroad agency moved to Graettinger Palo Alto county history notes Osgood settlement 1870 Burlington station and stockyard 1881 first postmaster C H Gillrings store 1882 once had two stores creamery ice house lumber yard elevator post office homes.
Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception church Monday morning for Ray Bannon 67 longtime Graettinger area resident who died Friday at Holy Family hospital The last rites were at nine oclock with Msgr W F Mason officiating Burial was in St Jacob's cemetery Pallbearers were Emmet Murphy Francis Flannagan Wilfred McCarty Joe Leona Leo Schany and Win Joyca The Martis Fuhrman Funeral home handled arrangements Immediate survivors include brothers Joe Graettinger and Leo Frank Waterloo
The 500 KW Graettinger Municipal light plant generator was converted to burn natural gas and now can use gas or diesel. Superintendent Kenneth Jensen said the conversion was done last weekend with minor adjustments left. The engine switches by a button and is on interruptable gas service. gas interruptions occur only during extreme cold, with advance notice to regular gas users.
Last week's Times Mystery Farm was the Merle Suss farm identified by Mrs. Martin Norris. Graettinger Coop Grain sponsors the photo series and operators may claim a free mounted photo at the Coop office. If you recognize the farm, call the Times office. Sgt. and Mrs. Robert Prather depart for England with two daughters as he begins a three year tour. Harold and Mrs. Prather confirm arrival.
Mrs Mildred Sampson appears to claim a fifty dollar award at Graetinger stores on Saturday night. The report notes a weekly prize of twenty five dollars at the nine o clock draw Saturday night.
Graettinger merchants sponsor a Thursday Hot Dog Day offering free weiners buns mustard and pop from two to five pm on Main Street under the Graettinger Businessmen's Association. A truckload of pop is planned and stores highlight weekend bargains with indoor plans if weather turns inclement.
The final days of the Palo Alto ASC signup run Friday Sept 29 with Silver Lake 8 to 12 and Vernon 1 to 4 and Saturday Sept 30 with Walnut 3 to 12 and West Bend 1 to 4.
Cantinflas the comedy sensation of Around the World in 80 Days returns to Graettinger Theatre as Pepe in a George Sidney production for Columbia. The film features Dan Dalley Shirley Jones and about 35 guests with Dalley playing a Hollywood director showcasing singing and dancing talents.
Market notes show prices and figures for Graettinger on Wednesday September 27 with a 2.13 valuation and a 0.62 figure. No additional context or entities provided.
Storck Chevrolet Buick showroom displays the 1962 Chevrolets starting Friday September 29 including the all new Chevy II. Local rep Romaine Heidecker notes the Chevy II sits between the Corvette and standard Chevrolets with nine models, two engines, and body styles such as station wagons hardtop sport coupe and convertible.
Marinus Iverson 85 of Crystal Lake died Sunday evening after a period of illness. He was the father of Jim Iverson of Graettinger. Funeral services were held at Crystal Lake. Survivors include two grandchildren.
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