10 Apr 1958
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1958
Page
1
A Jewel Tea salesman at the D X Cafe watched Rex Eyrsole's hound Red snatch a wallet from a driver’s license holder Amos Mammen. Red delivered the billfold after being presented with a hand. The incident adds to a winter recap of 17 snowfalls and a note on cautious driving and points.
A reflective verse urging residents to take responsibility for their town. It argues communities improve when people work, avoid shirking, and invest personally, claiming towns are shaped by collective effort rather than individual owners. The poem emphasizes self-accountability and communal revival.
Mrs Grace States of Louilia will retire at term end after 35 years in teaching. She is 73. Mr and Mrs A Boock of Coon Rapids celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary. Mrs Boock is 92 and Mr Boock 90.
The schedule lists license exams on Mondays in Estherville and Orange City, Tuesdays in Emmetsburg, Wednesdays in Spencer, Thursdays in Rock Rapids, Fridays in Spirit Lake, and Saturdays mornings in Sibley. The Social Security representative visits the Emmetsburg Court House basement the first and third Wednesday each month per the latest schedule.
The Graettinger town roster includes Thomas Thomsen and Leo Hughes as Justices of the Peace, Wayne Potter as Municipal Light Plant Supt Melvin Nissen, and trustees G F Shaver Mike Weinholzer Lars Petersen W H Bargman Walter High Arthur Cody and Wm H McConnell with presiding officer.
Graettinger scenes report Des Moines River flood cresting Thursday night and lingering effects delaying spring work. Jens C Christensen, respected Lost Island resident, died April 1 after emergency surgery. Mayor Fred Spices attends to Emmetsburg affairs while locals plan visits to Sherburn and Fairmont on beer opening day. Inter State spelling results list Mildred Wikert and Clifford Schurman with placements. Lost Island Farm Bureau to meet April 11 with community events and tax talk. Ray's Cafe interior refreshed as spring approaches.
The Down Library Lane notices a new non fiction release about communism in America. Hoover, director of the FBI, presents a first hand account detailing party structure methods aims and dangers and cautions Americans to read and think to protect freedom.
A 1958 lesson on memory of oppression and gratitude argues that remembering the Hebrews’ slavery in Egypt fosters humility, gratitude, and empathy. It notes adversity builds appreciation, while pride from forgotten beginnings harms nations and minorities. The piece cites biblical and literary parallels to urge resilience and sympathy.
Mrs May Sadderis of Osceola and her twin James Twombley of Laceile recently marked their 80th birthdays. Mr Twombley still lives on the farm established by their parents 72 years ago.
Mrs George Wildin of Algona suffered burns covering about 40 percent of her body while lighting a tank heater. She used waste paper and kerosene soaked rags in the lighting attempt.
Christine H Duhn named Executrix of the Edward P Duhn estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors urged to settle accounts and file claims with the District Court Clerk by law. Dated April 2 1958. Kennedy Clark attorneys for the estate.
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