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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
8
A reflective piece notes how Christmas season elevates mood and gives a sturdier stride amid daily distractions. It critiques half hearted church singing and recalls a desire to join in “singing along with Mitch” during the holidays.
Sunday morning voice: a youngster explains his joy in church by singing along with God. Florida tangerines sparked a playful cadet prank at Pensacola Navy Base as fruit from pockets traveled down the line to a jar of cigarette butts. Red Cross smiles from Mr and Mrs Skewis shine during wartime, gifting goes beyond duty. Holiday meals evoke memories of big family gatherings and grace, with playful miscounts and sisterly pranks defining childhood warmth.
A family gathering features butter plates and a playful misstep by their father as guests laugh at the remark. Holiday greens include pine, mistletoe, and mint greens. Airman Basic William F. Carroll, son of Katherine M. Carroll of Emmetsburg, is to attend missile facilities electrical specialists training at Sheppard AFB Texas after completing basic training at Lackland. He is a graduate of Emmetsburg Catholic High School.
Mrs. Walter Fisher of the County Tuberculosis and Health Association urges neighbors to contribute to the Christmas Seal campaign. Small gifts from many people fund local and state TB programs including tuberculin testing chest X rays and follow up care.
The text urges readers to send their contribution today and use Christmas Seals on holiday cards and packages, noting the appeal is renewed annually and promotes ongoing support.
Thursday December 14 Junior Confirmation at 4 pm Luther League at St Pauls 7 pm Bethel Church Council 8 pm Saturday Senor Confirmation 9 am Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am Community chorus 2 pm at Methodist Church Lost Islawuw Lutheran Co Pastor Fjelstul Luther League 7:30 pm Confirmation 10:30 am Worship 9 am Sunday School 10 am Program 7:30 pm
Immaculate Conception Parish lists Masses Confessions and parish activities. Methodist Church shares Sunday School worship MYF and a Thursday program with a December 21 date. Wallingford Lutheran outlines services Sunday School Confirmation and Christmas events with group meetings. Grace Baptist notes a 3 pm Sunday School 10 15 am morning worship and 7 pm evangelistic services. Frank Schleifer of Buffalo Center ends 30 years as Councilman after recent elections.
Public notice announces a will for Gilbert Osher, deceased, presented for probate in Palo Alto County Iowa. The hearing to prove the will is set for Tuesday December 26 1961 with official court seal and signature dated December 9 1961.
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