Swimmers Go Out of Town Lake Closed
The Emmetsburg Democrat front page notes pool openings in nearby towns and a push for a local Graettinger pool. It cites Peterson vote margins, safety concerns, and a color TV debut, plus a health warning on drowning risks and a call for state water safety measures.
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Emmetsburg
Grachtinger
Sween City
Armstrong
Peterson
Iowa
Graettinger
Loveless
Highway Patrol
Conservation Commission
State Health Department
Drivers License Exams Schedule Across Iowa Cities
The schedule lists exam dates by city and day of week. Estherville Orange City on Mondays Emmetsburg Tuesdays Spencer Wednesdays Stock Rapids Thursdays Spirit Lake Fridays and Saturdays in Sibley mornings only.
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Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Stock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Legion Auxiliary President Mia Henry Jonsen
Mia Henry Jonsen is named president of the legion auxiliary in a brief community notice highlighting the leadership role and the upcoming activities under her tenure.
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Legion Auxiliary
Mia
Henry Jonsen
International harmony and the Christian home
Walter Rauschenbusch argued that the kingdom of God is most evident in the Christian home, while international affairs often resemble hell due to nationalism. The piece weighs Isaian warnings on alliances, the United Nations' positive role, Micah’s warless future, and the impact of American citizens abroad on global perceptions and peace.
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Heaven
Walter Rauachenbusch
Kingdom of Heaven
Rauschenbusch
Hell
Isaiah
B.C
United Nations
Israel
Egypt
Micah
Mont Christiane
Chinst
Oura
Christiana
Obituary and Local News From Graettinger Area
Obituaries note Mrs. Patrick O Rourke of Otter Creek and sister Mrs. Frances Hendricks with a brother Donald who died in Los Angeles. Interment in Graettinger. A joint sale of young stock set for August 26. Mr Arnold W Sampson and Miss Mildred Fox wed in Spencer. Graettinger beats Emmetsburg 5 to 3 in kitten ball. NRA boost from A H Henningsen. Chicago trip for Graettinger drivers sets record time. Two inches of rain soaks Graettinger aiding pastures and corn. Drinking fountain installed at Frick drug store corner. itinerant Thomas Higgins in Estherville. Mrs Lottie Harris of Mapleton dies at 101 years.
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John McBride
Frances Hendricks
Donald
Los Angeles
California
Graclinger
Arnold W. Sampson
Lake Township
Clay County
Mildred Fox
Ralph M. Fox
West of Graettinger
Spencer
G. L. Dagner
Swedish Lutheran Church of
Merle
Hazel Suss
Marshal Blom
Frick Drug Store
Graettinger
Thomas Higgins
Carbondale
Pennsylvania
Estherville
Satan
Herald the Devil
Higging
Kalena learns to choose her future in changing Africa
Kalena, a promise brides-to-be in a Belgian Congo village, resists an arranged marriage as she grows through mission school and city contact. She weighs tradition against modern values with Lana the medical student, plans to repay a bride price, and aims to teach and marry Lena while guiding her people toward gradual change. The tale contrasts old and new, with strong young voices shaping Africa’s future.
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Kalbdna
Esma Booth
Kalena
Belgian Congo
Mulcla
Mulela
Mission School
Lana
Lena
Africa
Horses draw attention at Shaller horse show
Old horses attracted notice at the Shaller horse show. Riders listed include John M. Harris with a 40 year old horse, Al Carlson with a 30 year old horse, Charles Sears with a 20 year old horse, and John L. Kotz with a 10 year old horse.
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Shaller
John M. Harris
al Carlson
Charles Sears
John L. Kotz
Executrix Appointed for Willis A Speer Estate in Iowa
Notice records Blanche Speer named Executrix of Willis A Speer estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. She invites outstanding claims to be filed with the District Court Clerk and payments from debtors. Dated August 1 1958 with legal counsel Smith and Hanson Emmetsburg Iowa. Also unrelated drug store ad copy included.
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State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Willis A. Speer
District Court
Blanche Speer
Smith & Hanson
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Eake
Asp
Cyle
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terris
GravttInger
Edgar
Mar Grwin
Minneapolis
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Towa
Albert Suss
Cabinet
NTIES
BUSI
Gerald Steuve
C. R. Kitchen
North 6Th St
C. A. Shiley
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist Vision
Gardston Hotel
J. Emmett Martin
Graettiinger
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Ted Knudtson
Graettinger, Iowa
TIMES
Woman's Club
Mosth
Community Club
Ad Mentag of
Meath
OF the
Town OF
Thoman Thomsen
Leo Hughes
Alan Hersleff
Roy Niasen
John Devries
Jens Kirkegaard
Virgil Olesen
Palice
Streeta & Water
Albert Jensen
Clayton Duha
Dwayne Lammers
Bud Hamilton
Wayne Potter
Melvin Nissen
G. F. Shaver
James F. Hansen
Lars Petersen
Martin Thompson
Richard Miller
Alice Yooh
Melvin Sampson
Carl Spies
BR. Hyde
Inde
E. Smith
Immaculate Conception
Father E
Maynard
First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran
ST. Paul's Lutheran
South Walnut Lutheran
Rev. H. Irving Petersen
Grace Baptist Church
Leonard Huebscher
Wallingford Lutheran
Norbert Jolivette
Immanel Lutheran
Benjamin Colivet
John Wolfs
Raamitsee
Lions Club
Aseaid Alesceander
Cifford Brighten
Robert Dawson
Graettinger Times
A. H. Hobson
Optometrist
G. H. Frye
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Legion and Auxiliary
Neon Firemen
Enian
Cern
Patrick O'Rourke
Otter Creek
Jackson County
George Graettinger
John Wilson
John F. McDonald
Roy Anderson
McDonald Farm
J. A. Spies
A. H. Henningsen
Osher
NRA
Ted Gabaugh
Marion
Reynald Naac
Albert Masters
Francis McCarty
Chicago
Monona County
Lottie Harris
Mapleton
City
Jensen’s Drug Store
Graettinger State Bank
Park
Pea Mae le
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