05 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
1
Congressman Merwin Coad urged the sixth district to exercise the right to petition and write to lawmakers at adult night school and an open meeting. He stressed mail from the district matters to him as he attends Washington sessions, urging civic action and engagement.
Our paper warns readers about advertising from distant firms often pushy or risky and notes the state press association helps approve or disapprove such ads. We remind readers to exercise caution in dealing with these companies and acknowledge occasional slips in running undesirable ads.
A king-sized vegetable specimen grown by Mrs Ira Lewis near Shelsburg weighed 9 pounds 10 ounces, a notable garden harvest.
Antique Legionnaires of the Parkinson Post restore a 1926 Chevrolet once used by Conway as a chemical tank truck. After sanding and polishing, the historic auto will serve as a parade vehicle for the post.
Mondays at Eatherville and Orange City Tuesdays at Emmetsburg Wednesdays at Spencer Thursdays at Rock Rapids Fridays at Spirit Lake Saturdays at Sibley mornings
Background scripture Philippians 3 2 25 29 and devotional reading Ephesians 3 14 21 outline a Sunday School lesson. This brief item notes the International Uniform program and the PAM series with a focus on aligning scripture and devotion for study sessions.
A sermon on Paul the Apostle as the model for Christ’s meaning. Christ Jesus has made me his own, with faith as righteousness from God and a hope of resurrection. Paul’s view includes present salvation and future transformation, not fear of death.
Carl Hansen 80 longtime resident and notable citizen dies at home Wednesday morning after a paralytic stroke. Also, Henry Lammers longtime resident dies at his son’s home. Emmetsburg bridge club hosts six tables with KE M Thompson winning high honors. First Lutheran Ladies Aid to serve chicken supper December 7 in church basement. Coach Arney to take four agriculture students to Emmetsburg for Grain Judging contest. December begins mild with slush and lingering snow in areas.
Notice is hereby given that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Hans C Hess deceased was produced opened and read by the undersigned I have fixed Monday the 16th day of December 1957 as the day for hearing proof in relation thereto Witness my official signature with seal of said court affixed this 26th day of November 1957 Clerk District Court Palo Alto County Iowa subscription incomplete but notice valid for probate proceedings in Iowa county court
New fiction set in New England and Louisiana follows Brent and Mary Winslow and their daughter Lavinia as they relocate, encounter Cajuns rivals, and face emotional entanglements with Jim Collard and others. The tale interweaves Lavinia’s loves, farm life, and Brent Winslow’s rice breeding impact on agriculture.
A brief notice urges readers to call The Times at phone number 154 for letterheads envelopes and other printing services offered by the newspaper.
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