09 Apr 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1953
Page
1
The text cites Army shell firings in Korea and huge bomb tonnage, questioning tax relief amid wartime spending. It notes reader opinions on a Bible question with the nail holes in Christ's hands cited as the official answer by some. It ends urging Park Association support for the Park Board program, stressing community involvement.
A local appeal urges readers to buy tickets for the Firemen's Ball on Wednesday April 15 at the Legion hall to raise funds for the volunteer fire department. The note underscores firefighters readiness to respond to emergencies for town residents and farmers alike.
The Graettinger junior class play The Touch down drew a crowded house last Friday. Graettinger High School coach Beryl Wall died after illness diagnosed as appendicitis. Circuit updates note N S and LeRoy Bartleman opening a barber shop in the Duhn building formerly cafe space. City council re elected J A Fleming as marshal and street commissioner. Mr and Mrs A C Christiansen were surprised by friends Sunday.
C W Stevenson has been elected superintendent of the Graettinger schools for the coming two years. He has served two years in this capacity in Graettinger. Ll N Warsen of Graettinger area died Friday at Emmetsburg hospital. Joe Oakes Jr had tonsils removed at Coleman hospital Estherville last week. Mr and Mrs Jake Nyborg attended the silver wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs A C Christiansen. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Henningsen Sunday April 1st. N B Bartleman bought a new Star Six car. C E Taylor of Emmetsburg was a Graettinger caller yesterday. Wo Herke and family of Clermont were recent guests. A car load of horses sold at Swea City for 17 to 850 per head. Attempt to sell land at Ringsted failed. Mr and Mrs C M Nolan and Bobbie and Anna Anastasia Florence visited Goodell for the weekend. J L Grady was a business caller at Fort Dodge. Linda Spies arrived from Mt Vernon to spend Easter with her parents. she studies at Coswell College. Friends of Mrs A G Herke report her illness.
Frank Hudson named administrator of the estate of Nannie E Hudson late of Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors must promptly pay and file claims with the Clerk of the District Court authenticated for allowance. F E Rosendahl attorney Estherville Iowa. Dated March 25 1953.
John K writes a final Palo Alto County Farm Bureau membership update noting 1953 gains led by Nennis Schuller and Kim Chapman with 21 and 20 new members. It reports 174 members, credits numerous workers, lists top signups, explains the Tough 33 Club quota, and thanks boards offices and newspapers for support.
Mrs. Lillian Reynolds, one of Griswold's oldest residents, died last month at age ninety. She had lived in Griswold since 1880.
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