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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
7
Social notes recount the Vernon Vanguards gathering at Trudy and Barbara Hall’s home on Thursday, August 3, with 24 members and 10 visitors, president Robert Emory presiding, discussions on a demonstration, and entertainment arranged. lunch served by hostesses.
The Town Council of Graettinger Iowa will meet August 28 1950 at 7 30 PM in the Town Hall to initiate proceedings for issuing Water Revenue Bonds totaling 5000 dollars to finance improvements and extensions to the municipal waterworks system. The bonds will be payable from net earnings and not tax supported with possible future parity bonds. five or more taxpayers may file a petition before the meeting. town clerk notice by August 7 1950.
Community church notices list masses at Conception Church on Sunday 7 30 a m and confessions first and third Saturdays 4 00 to 5 00 p m and 7 30 to 8 30. Pauls Lutheran Graettinger and South Walnut attendances with worship times and council meeting at Carl Hansens. Wallingford and Immanuel Lutheran services led by John Osnes Forest City. Vacation Sunday at Methodist Church August 13 with no services. WSCS and Mission Society meetings planned with hostesses listed. Picnic plans for Young Married Methodists and a Spirit Lake outing with potluck details.
Sealed bids for 4000 dollars in Water Revenue Bonds of Graettinger Iowa are invited by August 28 1950. Bonds dated August 1 1950 with semiannual interest and installments through 1955 mature at 1000 each. bonds non taxable and repaid from water system net revenues. bid preferences for lowest interest rate. two percent certified check required. town reserves right to reject bids. details include bid conditions and local official seals.
Council agenda notes Billa approval at Monday session with topics including Railway Express Agency street signs and salaries. Other entries reference state printing board costs and employer taxes. Tax items appear alongside utility and insurance deductions with scattered company names.
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