11 Dec 1958
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1958
Page
1
Local column notes the Graettinger Volunteer Fire Department welcomed Jim Iverson and new firefighters while thanking the former crew for their service. Also mentions free parking in Graettinger and a humorous anecdote about a past dinner gathering. Seasonal notes include Nordic Christmas pudding customs and a marriage superstition tied to an almond.
The community presents a Christmas program of songs at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 30. The singers have devoted time to the production to help spread the Christmas spirit through music and invite your attendance to show appreciation.
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Benjamin Ernest Cappende was produced opened and read. A hearing is fixed for Monday December 22 1958 for proof in relation to the will. Official signature with seal of the district court. Clerk L W Frost deputy Mary E Anderson.
The social security representative will be at the Emmetsburg courthouse on the first and third Wednesdays each month from 10 00 to 3 00 and at city hall on Wednesdays from 8 30 to 12 00.
A December 21 1958 magazine meditation contrasts flashy perfume ads with the spiritual fragrance of Christmas. It argues joy, like perfume, has no market value yet gives life meaning, linking fragrant memories to the Christian message and festive seasons of Christmas and Easter.
Mayor Thomsen convened a special meeting at 4 00 P M on November 18 1958. Present were DeVries Herstoff Nissen and Kirkegaard, with Olesen and Hubert H Schultz absent. Schultz explained the natural gas situation with input from Casey of Carleton Belt Co and Stuart of the engineering firm. Motion by Nissen and DeVries to adjourn.
City Hall Graetsinger December 1 1958 meeting minutes show Mayor Thomsen presiding. Motion to grant Ole Tangen a moving permit for a garage relocation to the south half of the west half of Block 4 First Addition. Bills approved including Graettinger Telephone rent supplies C A Jensen Store and more. Adjournment motions carried. DWAYNE LAMMBERS Clerk.
New fiction Katherine by Anya Seton offered at Down Library Lane on Saturdays 2 to 6 and Wednesdays to 5. The novel, set in 14th century England, portrays the illicit love between John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford, intertwining court intrigue with historical events and figures such as Chaucer and Wat Tyler.
Mrs. Alfred Hass Jr of Holstein suffered a broken thumb and a leg injury in a freak accident. While standing on a curb with her head in a car window talking to a friend, the friend's car was struck from behind, jolting the vehicle and tossing her to the ground.
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