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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
6
The piece explains that expressing appreciation is brave and that giving constructive feedback reduces defensiveness. It covers how to describe actions without judgment, be specific, ask for feedback, and choose timing and mood. It argues honest communication strengthens friendships over time and requires practice and risk.
The Helmich family held their Christmas dinner on December 26 at the Legion Hall. Attendees included Erwin and wife, Larry Ray and family, Ron Helmich family, Gearld Mammen family, Don Helmich family, Kermit Firkins family, Curt Rierson family, Ted Helmich family, Jeff Loring family, Mike Mammen family, Marty Mammen family, Dan Mammen, Richard Loring, Dana Green, and guests Melvin Andre and Pat Peterson. All Helmich children and grandchildren attended except Sgt. Steven Helmich and Joshua, stationed in Germany.
Edwards, an Ont Ontario landowner, argues in court that his suburban acreage deserves compensation after being condemned by the county. He notes the site’s glittering possibilities and envisions it becoming a fortune as growth expands the town into a subdivision.
A court rejects speculative future needs in condemnation cases, insisting compensation must reflect current market realities. It cites a landowner who built a house on condemned land and was denied extra pay, while another farmer won payment for trees deemed an economic plus to the property.
Mr and Mrs Glen Johnson of Galva Iowa welcomed a 10 lb 1 oz son Lyle Conrad on December 6. Grandparents are Louie Lammers Graettinger and Earl Johnson Wallingford. Randy Duhn and Graettinger welcomed an 8 lb 13 oz son Jared Randal Mark on December 24 at Palo Alto County Hospital. Maternal grandparents Gerald Weber. Paternal grandparents Clayton Duhn. Paternal great grandparents include Jim Mahan Oscar Weber Ayrshire and Ed Duhn Russell Peterson and Albert Masters.
Minnesota restores a reciprocal agreement with Iowa on truck operator identification stamps. Carriers need not buy stamps from Iowa but must write the Iowa registration number on the D or D-11 cab card. Inquiries go to the Iowa Department of Transportation, Des Moines, 515 281 5664.
A note explains that the term pal meaning friend traces back to a Gypsy word for brother. The etymology highlights how language evolves from kinship terms into casual usage across communities.
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