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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1957
Page
1
Esteherville Citizen John Montgomery Dies at Coleman Hospital
John Montgomery a prominent local resident died Tuesday morning at seven in Coleman hospital Estherville. Also reported are a robbery at Joe Amdahl meat market with $20 to $25 stolen in single dollars and six to seven dollars in silver left, entry gained by removing a rear window screen. J W Knutsen sustained a deep leg gash while preparing a threshing separator. Grand Theatre to reopen Saturday August 6 after closure since July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Montgomery
Coleman
Estherville
Joe Amdahl
J. W. Knutsen
Graettinger
Grand Theatre
Adv
M. J. Reidy
D.D.S
Emmet County Couple Wed at Local Methodist Church
The marriage of Mrs. C. A. Jensen and her husband took place at the Methodist Episcopal church at noon on Tuesday July 26, officiated by Rev. Fremont Faul. Also this week Estherville received 150 barrels of Red Cross flour to aid county families facing food shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
C. A. Jensen
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fremont Faul
Red Cross
Estherville
Emmet County
Down Library Lane by Louise Baker at City Hall
Louise Baker writes New Non F iction Snips and Snails about a sole female teacher at a private boys school in the West Her misadventures include a sandwich incident with Peter Kensington Matthews the VI and teaching in Arizona as she discovers boys are clever as devils She encounters a snake measles cure by injecting salt into oranges and a moth plot within the school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Baker
Way Out West
Louise
Peter Kensington Matthews VI
Peter
Arizona
Graettinger School District Budget Hearing Set
Graettinger Community School District directors in Walnut Township Emmet and Palo Alto Counties Iowa schedule a budget hearing for August 13 1957 at 8 00 p m at the Graettinger Schoolhouse Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures for the year July 1 1957 to June 30 1958 A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing Myron Sinn district secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Community School
Walnut Township
Emmet
Palo Alto Counties
Iowa
Graettinger
Louise Baker Leads Desert Ranch School Story
In a breezy tale set at a desert ranch school headmaster Louise Baker battles schemes, homesickness, and rougher moments with care. She is supported by Joe Hargrave, a young master whose kindness mirrors her own as SNIPS AND SNAILS charms readers. Library items note July story hour with 21 listeners and a new traveling library set arriving for three months, including Westerns and mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Lvestock
Joe Hargrave
Louise Baker
Earl Erickson
Gary Reinders
Linda Reinders
Barbara Murray
Donna Rolfson
Break Glass at Rasmussen Station on Highway 17
Marshal Albert Jensen reports that the plate glass front door at Rasmussen Station on Highway 17 was broken last Wednesday night. No theft reported and no entry apparent, suggesting the thief or thieves were frightened off. Earlier this spring Rasmussen and the nearby D-X station suffered a series of robberies across several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Albert Jensen
Rasmussen’s
Highway 17
Jensen
Rasmussen
D-X
Silver pass honors 45 years with Milwaukee Road
PASS R. A. Hayes of Monticello receives a silver pass from Milwaukee Road for 45 years of service. The lifetime travel entitlement covers travel on the road’s trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Hayes
Monticello
Milwaukee Road
Big Cattle, Horse, Swine, Sheep and Poultry Shows
A regional fair features cattle horse swine sheep and poultry exhibitions alongside an 80 acre farm machinery and home appliance show. Local farms and vendors showcase livestock and agri equipment in a weighty community event with multiple grids and displays.
Ruth and Deuteronomy Devotional Reading Background
A devotional note centers Ruth as background scripture alongside Deuteronomy 10, guiding reflection on faithfulness and covenant. The brief prompts readers to consider loyalty, obedience, and God's steadfast care through the two passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Foreigner Lesson for August Fourth 1957
A historical reflection on immigration tracing all people to migrant origins. Ruth’s story is highlighted as a model of devotion and contribution, with migration’s motives ranging from family to opportunity. The piece urges welcoming newcomers and notes prejudices faced by immigrants, urging community support and benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Moab
Judah
Naomi
America
Germany
Italy
Japan
Greece
China
Ireland
Xatt
Boaz
David
Jesus
Ruths
Gered Aide iv
Barist
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P. T. Cody
Graettinger, In
National
Eris Alal Association Ne
Palo Alto
Fenton and Terris
Melvin Roupe
Whittemore
Margaret Anderson
Ais
City Hall
Myron Sinn
Sne Concreterres
Transportation Diannece
Rere
General Fund
Seeme Tees Eancoomneenene
Belance
Meer Eenen
Rasmussen Station
Fail
North Star
St. Paul
Goto
Orr J
Bee
Asia
Bering Strait
Brazil
Australia
Norway
Scotland
Dr. Foreman
Ralph Godfrey
Evergreen Park
American Legion
Del’s Farmers Supply
Graettinger, Iowa
Emmet County Fair
Estherville, Iowa
Tae
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