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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
4
Immaculate Conception and Wallingford Lutheran churches list weekday masses, confessions, Sunday services, and choir activities. Immanuel Ev. Lutheran and First Lutheran outline divine services, Sunday School, youth programs, and hostesses. Local residents, visitors, and Easter guests appear, with brief mentions of health incidents and family gatherings across Estherville and nearby towns.
Farm economist Steve Hiemstra reports rising cattle market prospects. He notes a shift from January price declines to mid February gains, steady prime grades, and a widening gap between different beef grades. Slaughter and weights signal easing supplies, with fewer calves on feed and more grass fed cattle expected next fall.
Wigan spoke on new college rules to curb tall players guiding in shots and predicted a stronger Iowa State team next year after this year’s solid record. Coaches Bob Held and Gerald McGreevy presented awards to a long list of athletes and student leaders, with notices for several managers and cheerleaders. IS YOUR SUBSCRIPTION DUE?
Arthur W. Sorensen pastor. Senior Choir practice at 7 30 p m. Men's Brotherhood at 8 p m. Films and work at Parish Building. Friday Sunday School teachers meet at Gary Jensen home at 8 60 p m. Bring your notes.
Methodist Church outlines Rev. J A Amundsen D D with 7:00 o clock choir rehearsal 6 15 M Y F and Saturday Jr Choir 10:00 am Church School 10:30 Morning Worship 6:30 Intermediate MYF First Lutheran and Lost Island Lutheran list Paul G Tolo pastor rehearsal 7:30 pm Lost Island Lutheran League devotional with Duane Rasmussen as program chairman Saturday confirmation class 9 am First Lutheran 10:45 am Lost Island worship services at 9:30 am
Locals recount weekend and Easter visits across Wallingford Graettinger Estherville Terril and surrounding areas. Families named include Luitjens Hansen Sorensen Spies Thoreson Hamilton Hash Levi Christiansen Cody and many others with travel to Des Moines Ames and Florida noted along with Drakes University and Madeira Minnesota connections.
Mayor Thomas Thomsen of Grachtinger will attend a state wide Mayor's Conference on Traffic at the state house in Des Moines Monday April 9. Accompanied by Marshal Albert Jensen the two officials join Governors invitation to review urban traffic safety programs and to list assisting agencies for local safety action.
Hiemstra argues feeders in Omaha ran 165 percent below a year earlier in January and February while slaughter prices fell 269 percent. He attributes part of the gap to cheap abundant feeds and notes cattlemen remain optimistic about prices next fall and winter.
County Auditor Martin Thompson announced four candidacy filings this week. Dr. James L. Coffey filed for county coroner on the Democratic ticket. Three filings for county supervisor include A. P. Rickless of Ayrshire District 5 Republican, Eugene Z. Bossard District 1 Republican, and Walter L. High District 2 Democratic.
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