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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1959
Page
1
Local column salutes Graettinger Chamber of Commerce volunteers and residents who organized attractive holiday displays. Civic-minded supporters contributed to the seasonal decorations and community spirit.
The Times recalled 1934 items about corn buying 17 bushels for overalls and now 17 bushels plus cash buys a name brand pair. Testimony notes clothing costs and a shift in value. A warning about mail gun sales to Iowa residents cites a 14 year old victim, urging parental caution.
A reflective note on Christmas as a time for family togetherness and reaffirmation of beliefs. It highlights gratitude for blessings, compassion for the less fortunate, and hope for peace, focusing on the Christ child’s birth as central to the season.
A resident reports a neighbor atop a roof causing interference to nearby television reception. Police advise the climber to descend for safety and to avoid further signal disruption. Local residents express concern over safety and property disturbance.
Driver license exams will be held Mondays in Estherville and Orange City, Tuesdays in Emmetsburg, Wednesdays in Spencer, Thursdays in Rock Rapids, Fridays in Spleit Lake, and Saturdays in Sibley mornings only. Social Security aid is at Emmetsburg courthouse first and third Wednesdays 10 to 2, and at Estherville city hall second and fourth Wednesdays 8:30 to 12:08.
A compact note lists H Bargmann Walter High Arthur Cody EL McConnell and Ricklefs J E and Smith in a sequence likely denoting participants or contributors. The fragment provides names without clear context or event details to specify roles or outcomes.
A compact note lists readings from Isaiah 9 2 7 and Luke 2 3 14 with an interpretive pairing to Acts 11 15parational and E Miple material. The fragmentary schedule hints at liturgical connections for service planning.
The piece defines Christian giving as costly and meaningful, not mere exchanging or charity. It contrasts gifts given to please others with true giving that reflects Christmas grace. It notes Christmas as marking Christ’s birthday and the church’s adoption of a December date.
An Ada story links Christmas to Giving beyond wrapped gifts. Luke shows God’s gift, while Christians in Antioch share faith with Greeks as the best gift. James condemns empty blessings without deeds, and John presses love over mere spiritual acts. A true Christmas gift mirrors Christ’s generosity, from blessings to sacks of potatoes.
The new beauty shop in Graet zInger in the George Brothers' building on the South Side will open for business Saturday December 1. Operated by Mrs Clara Thompeson and Irene Nelson, the shop marks a fresh local enterprise amid community updates.
Carl Runneberg found a dead golden eagle near his Laurens farm. The rare bird, estimated wingspan about 84 inches, appeared to have died from a broken neck.
Downtown library listings preview LOG JAM by Leslie Turner Waite a sweeping novel about loggers in the Saginaw Valley led by Walt Devers. The piece highlights vivid characters such as Peavey Ward Burl Gorman and Elaine Starett, plus a plot of ingenuity versus harsh wilderness. Also notes new members Ann Baker and Susan Bonstead at the Golden 100 and Silver 60 programs.
Notice is given that executors have been duly appointed and qualified for the estate of Robert Elsenbast, late of Palo Alto County, deceased. Debts should be paid to the undersigned, and claims filed with the Clerk of the District Court duly authenticated. Executors are REDPITH ELSENBAST, H. A. ELSENBAST, and D. J. ELSENBAST. attorneys for the estate are CHARLES H. BARLOW. Dated November 23, 1959.
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