31 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
1
Joyful holiday scene described with children, a Christmas wreath, venison treats from local vendors, and neighborly greetings. Grace Robert delivers cheery cards while Albert Sus’ cabinet shop offers glass, paint brushes, and sundries for the season.
A note from Sioux City recounts birthday wishes for a friend, mentioning addresses, distant ties, and gratitude for well wishes. The clipping references reading Times articles on Palo Alto traffic deaths, includes a box score note for San Bernardino, and notes changes in Sun Telegram photo policy on accidents.
Directory page lists medical professionals in Graettinger Owa and Estherville plus Graettinger town officials including Mayor Thomas Thomsen Treasurer Leo Hughes Clerk Salven Coan and councilmen Alan Herwlef Jens Kirkegaard Virgil Olesen Earl Erickson James Hansen Fire Chief Leo Countey plus county officials and educators with titles and contact numbers for local offices and services in Emmeteburg and nearby towns.
In Palo Alto County changes rename the county PMA office to County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office and the county PMA committee to County ASC committee. State and federal designations shift to State ASC office and State ASC committee as part of USDA Commodity Stabilization Service reforms.
Mrs Robert Frey of near Madrid amassed a notable button collection starting in 1947. Her diverse assortment spans many countries and years, illustrating a lifelong passion for buttons and their history.
Notice announces Albert Be. Hockeit named Administrator of Hazel Hackett estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors asked to pay and file claims with the District Court clerk within the legal time. Attorneys Kelly Spies Culver of Emmetsburg Iowa dated December 7 1953.
George ignores winter driving hazards and clings to fuel stockpiling. A bitter forecast day ends with a fatal crash after he forgets to adapt to freezing roads, losing his two front teeth and his plans for Christmas.
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