18 Apr 1963
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
1
The Times reports Maxine Henningsen died unexpectedly, leaving a community grieving and visibly moved. Neighbors and friends shared tears as the news spread early Wednesday, with many jolted by the untimely loss. The piece notes the strong communal expression of sadness and sympathy.
A heartfelt tribute recalls a civic minded student who spent her youth in the community, active in school and church, and in sports, band and vocal music, before an untimely death. The note from the Sevdys mentions a move to 10024 Terrace Dr Humboldt and plans for their daughter Karen to marry in July and live in Billings, Montana. Also listed are weekly driver license exam locations across Estherville Orange City Emmetsburg Spencer Rock Rapids Spirit Lake and Sibley mornings only on Saturdays.
Sherman Peattie, 50, WWI veteran, dies in Des Moines veterans hospital on April 1. Graettinger selects Wm Sparks as marshal, T L Hampson as street commissioner and night marshal, and John Paulsen as night watch and marshal. Co E Norris becomes city clerk for coming year. Bob Olson to Farmington Mo for spring baseball. Cedar Rapids contract still binding. April weather mild with wind. fields drying as farmers sow grain. Ringsted prep for state corn husking contest next fall. Cooney Gray farm home burned near Tipp school. Levi DeGeest and Levi Olsen advertise new Overlands. Louis Christensen moves variety store site on Robbins Avenue.
Estherville city hall holds meetings 1:00 to 2:30 on Tuesdays April 2 16 30 May 14 23 June 11 23. Appointments to see a representative in Fort Dodge district office by writing.
Directory lists Immaculate Conception and multiple churches led by Father Vincent Beacom Harald Bestul C J Reitz Co F Curtia and others. It also notes Graettinger businessmen, residents, and club leaders including the Woman's Club president and Erin Auxiliary head Clara Relfeen.
At Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison two new Pesters debuted as grandsons of the Robert Pester Sr. family. Dr. C H Fee delivered both babies in a single day celebration of Pester Day.
The text discusses the Resurrection as the greatest challenge to mankind. It reflects on death bringing a new spirit and the horizon of life defining its greatness, noting the apostle’s view that a greater challenge than death exists. The passage centers on spiritual struggle and noble earthly virtue arising from faith.
A reflective meditation contrasts dwelling on earthly woes with keeping a higher outlook. It cites the Bible verse If ye then be risen with Christ and a Pilgrims Progress image of the muck rake, urging readers to notice beauty and potential beyond material concerns.
A high tension adventure tale set in Crete where a young English girl helps a wounded man leading to kidnapping, a murder, and a robbery in England. From the author of Nine Coaches Waiting. library events note Saturday and Wednesday hours and contact.
Golden 10 adds Donna Fay and Ann Elizabeth Schealler as new members. Five Hundred Club celebrates Sandra Garrelts, honored with a bookmark for five hundred visits. Herbert Thoreson of Ruthven joins Waldorf College A cappella Choir on its 44th annual tour. The 67 voice choir, directed by Professor Olvin Hagen since 1928, travels 17 days from Iowa to Ohio with Easter concerts across multiple states.
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