20 Aug 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
1
In Palo Alto the outside territory rate is set at one year two dollars and sixty cents. This rate applies to Emmet panties and Fenton and Terri ao huge vale outside the above territory.
Mrs Genevieve Kulow reports a jackrabbit jumped onto her car hood at night and shattered the windshield, mirroring Mrs Marxen’s similar incident. The repairman notes several such cases recently, warning drivers to be cautious when a jackrabbit appears on the road ahead at night.
George Case led Graettinger Midgets to victory in the North West Town Invitational as rain interruptions and strong play shaped a hard fought final. Freddie Fish praised for steering the summer program while park officials and umpires earned notice for smooth tourney conduct. Other events included bumblebee stings at the Graettinger farm and a rear truck accident injuring Si girls, with Mrs Darrell Weaver hospitalized.
From the Files OF THE TIMES Grasttinger's annual kitten ball tournament will be held on local grounds Sunday August 26. The Labor Day baseball game committee has signed Spencer and Cherokee teams for the contest here. Frances Edna George wed John Harvey Eno at 4 30 Sunday afternoon August 12 on the east lawn of the George home.
Graettinger Municipal Light Plant board met in regular session August 10 1953 with all members present. Motions covered minutes adoption transfers and payments including $1,000 from General to Board fund and itemized bills for salaries plant supplies equipment and donations.
A patrolman begins duty in an unmarked car awaiting insignia and lights. After a dangerous first day he asks for proper identification to prevent accidents and protect officers. The piece notes drivers ignore law until they see it enforced and references a letter to the safety department seeking clarification or changes.
A stressed man voices a simple demand for relief amid a tense summer. The quote underscores growing frustration with ongoing circumstances and the need for respite.
Earl Allen, long time Iowa Falls mail carrier, retires after estimating he logged at least 187000 miles over 43 years of service. He delivered mail across the town and surrounding routes, marking a career milestone and notable dedication to the community.
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