16 Apr 1959
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1959
Page
1
Careful records by Ira Behultz with assistants Ernest Wikert and Richard Swaive show 28 days of snow this winter. Light snow fell on December 7 8 12 13 18 and heavy on December 29. January featured several light snows and heavier events on January 1 2. February lists light snow on 3 4 14 and 17 with ice on February.
February to March weather reports show repeated snow and rain events with heavy totals in March. Iowa Highway Department adds left side no passing signs to warn drivers, citing confusion near yellow lines and low cars as safety concerns. Spring assurances include baseball at Evergreen Park and local fishing and golf activity around Lost Island.
A speaker argues against buying wholesale from distant catalogs, claiming long term costs exceed apparent savings. Local spending supports taxes, churches, schools, and events, while funds leaving town harm the community. Buy locally to keep money circulating and benefit home institutions and activities.
Mr and Mrs Ban Eden of Wesley reeled in a 140 pound sailfish during a vacation in Mexico. The massive catch measured nine feet eight inches and highlighted their seaside trip.
Drivers license exams announced for Fatherville and Orange City on Mondays, Emmetaburg on Tuesdays, Spencer on Wednesdays, Rock Rapside on Thursdays, Spirit Lake on Fridays, and Sibley on Saturdays mornings.
A historical note cites pipe material discussions referencing I Samuel chapters 14 and 15 with cross references to Samuel 4:37-97, indicating textual analysis and material usage notes. The fragmentary item notes scholarly attention to biblical sourcing and cross references without presenting new data or conclusions.
The piece reviews Saul’s rise and failure, noting his reliance on Samuel for guidance, and warns against following one’s own desires or popular votes rather than God’s will. It contrasts Saul with David and emphasizes obedience, authority, and the danger of self‑assessed insight. It cites political and crowd influence as a common modern danger.
Donald Burileman and Gilbert Reeves, Graettinger High School students, with Alisa Sands and Mr. Nelson, leave for Ames for the district music contest. Donald will play violin, Gilbert a tenor solo. Wm. Penn to sell household goods Saturday. A. H. Henningsen announces candidacy for state representative in Palo Alto County as a Republican. Our Savior's Lutheran in Lost Island Township plans to rebuild after a fire, estimating around $7,000 with a building committee named. Social Security reps will visit Emmetsburg and Estherville on set Wednesdays.
A fragmentary prose piece introduces Fay Santa Fe Cameron, heiress turned wife, and her doomed alliance with Terry Tilton. Her obsession for money triggers a ruinous spiral, a hidden truth from a witness stand, and a journey toward a lonely mountain finale. New member notices and a subscription label appear amid the torn text.
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