11 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1957
Page
1
Subscription rates listed for Palo Alto Emmet Counties and towns Fenton Terril show one year cost 2.50 dollars with additional 1.50 1.00 3.00 figures indicating varied options and regional coverage for a local newspaper.
Times readers weighed in March 28 with a three-choice ballot on state sales, income, and property taxes. About 75 percent favored a 3 percent sales tax and elimination of the personal income tax. Results were sent to district legislators. The note adds a curio about the zipper and a taxpayer definition from a commerce group.
Marian Miller in the Des Moines Register cites a prophet who foretold the 1907 panic and world war. The forecast includes Hoover’s election next November, prosperity in 1988, and the safe return of the Lindbergh baby. The note adds Johannesburg penalties for drunken driving.
An 18 year old named Roger Wilson from near Eldera died when a tractor overturned into a ditch near Union. The accident occurred recently and authorities were notified promptly.
A devotional note outlines Background Scripture Matthew 21 1 11 and 27 11 54 along with a reading Hebrews 2 9 18. It presents thematic reflections tied to these passages in a concise church text.
The April 14 1957 Shouters Lesson contemplates Jerusalem during Jesus of Nazareth reception and the Friday crucifixion. It contrasts Sunday crowds shouting Hosanna with Friday demand to crucify, notes shouters lack true understanding, and warns believers to align actions with faith. It reflects on loyalty, inner friendship with Jesus, and the danger of public hype versus truth.
Representative Arley R. Barringer of Palo Alto County writes from Des Moines April 5 1957. He reports Senate file 1 passed the House to equalize agricultural land taxes and push 12 grade districts by July 1962 and notes his support for the Riehm amendment and concerns about Senate file 2. He mentions egg law changes for candied current receipt eggs and retail grading, urging better egg prices for Iowa producers, and thanks constituents for their letters.
In Waukon Iowa Mrs J R Ryan is now a centenarian born on a local farm in 1857. A 1931 32 senior girls team defeated juniors sophomores and freshmen 21 to 10 in the season finale. Congress raised first class mail to 3 cents aiming for 135 million yearly. Hawkeye Theatre reopens April 9 with Tom Sawyer and a comedy. J P Wagner building rebuilt after fire with new roof. Anderson Produce Co to occupy. Local city election features write in candidates for mayor and council. Fred Spies elected mayor. E George listed on the ballot. Council members Clarence Clemensen Henry Westergard Mike Weinholzer Max Baumgartner Jacob Brekke elected. Independent Thomas Allen tallied 95 votes. W C Foster 11. S E Sandvig unopposed for assessor. H A Elsenbast unopposed for treasurer.
Administrators Dolores I Winter Robert Winter and Theodore Winter named for Augusta Winter estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors urged to pay debts and claimants to file with the district court clerk by law. Dated March 29 1934. Attorneys Kelly Spies Culver represent the estate.
A Graettinger directory section lists local churches including IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FIRST LUTHERAN LOST ISLAND LUTHERAN METHODIST and ST PAULS LUTHERAN with pastors and associated leaders. It also names town officials and district ward leaders such as Thomas Thomsen Leo Hughes John DeVries Jens Kirkegaard and others alongside printing services by Graettinger Times and a water system advertisement by Rodman Iowa president W M Rode.
The mud hole three miles north of Graettinger disrupted traffic on Sunday and Sunday night. A nearby team helped pull many motors free from the mud, adding to ongoing problems at this spot over recent weeks. Tuesday evening the Graettinger...
City Librarian notes Down Library Lane during community events at City Hall. The excerpt recounts Susan Cornish, eighteen, teaching in a one room school, winning student trust and parental support amid adversity, ending with her engagement to a young reporter after a hearing on communist accusations. honor roll adds Sharon Ann Gray to the list.
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