29 Apr 1954
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1954
Page
1
The Graettinger Community Planning Council announces permanent officers and aims to strengthen cooperation with the community and its board members. The council will act in an advisory capacity rather than an administrative one as it pursues its intended results.
A community notice salutes boating safety as 12 drownings in area lakes prompt warnings. Rules urge staying with boats, avoiding standing or swimming, using seaworthy craft, and wearing life jackets. The column also notes family births, a new lakeside Starry’s Place, fish stocking, and a retired rural mail carrier, all reflecting local life and events.
The Gratington area presents a comprehensive directory listing officials and services including the City Clerk Sheriff and Treasurer, county supervisors and district officers, local doctors and veterinarians, and church affiliations for Immaculate Conception Methodist Lutheran and other congregations. Also advertised are abstracting services by Casper Nelson, and local addresses such as Emmetsburg in Palo Alto County with contact phone numbers for offices and city departments.
The discussion traces Jeroboam’s rise and fall after he split Israel from Judah, noting his swift gains and later divine rebuke. It highlights his two main sins: establishing shrine cities at Bethel and Dan with golden calves, turning religion into state policy and debasing worship, leading to national decay.
The Junior Kiss troupe presents Ellenor Bright on Friday May 3 at 8:00 pm with a cast led by Mrs Lucy Barrington Irene Westergard and Richard Barrington along with Kenneth Reeves Peggy Carlton and other players. Local figures Joe Swift Dr Duppen and Wim Herke are noted for cars and hospital lists include Chris Larson.
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