02 Apr 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1953
Page
1
A column echoes local chatter about common sense savings and party heckling, then praises The American Legion on its 35th anniversary March 15 to 17. It extols the Legion as a community asset, patriotism symbol, and staunch defender of national security with a Back to God movement.
Residents recall the fire department's all volunteer teams who respond to calls regardless of weather. The piece highlights their unpaid service and personal expense for damage to clothing. It urges support through April 16 dance tickets or direct donations by mail.
Governor Beardsley cites Iowa Cancer Society as top in education and fundraising. He notes 1951 52 honors, the New Horizons publication reaching 205000 homes, and over a quarter million dollars in state funded cancer research at the State University of Iowa in six years. He urges men to view The Warning Shadow lung cancer film.
A 17 minute color film is available at no cost to all organizations. The item is described as accessible and offered widely, with no stated restrictions or deadlines attached.
Fred Spies won Graettinger city election at the Hawkeye theatre with 187 votes. His opponent L P C Larson received 107 votes. J M Robinson of Vernon township announced candidacy for supervisor. Other candidates include J A Suss the present incumbent and G M Graettinger.
A light snowfall in Graettinger plus yesterday's moisture brings irrigation potential. Locals report farmers in fields later in the week with some oats sown Saturday. Attendance at a Storm Lake Muscovite gathering noted while unemployment concerns rise in Chicago. A slave auction fundraiser inspires a day of voluntary labor on April first. Tom Johnson near Anita sustains facial injuries from a cow kick on Friday the 13th.
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