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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1965
Page
1
A fragmentary report recalls a Valentine tradition where youths chosen by blindfolded draws pair with maidens as sweethearts, linking the day to St. Valentine and old customs. It notes fading belief in the tale, with references to historic figures and surrounding lore.
The Fort Dodge Social Security district office releases town by town contact times. Emmetsburg courthouse runs 10 00 to 12 30 on the second and fourth Wednesday, Estherville Clay Hall 1 00 to 2 30 on the first and third Tuesday, Spencer courthouse 6 30 to 6 30 on the second and fourth Thursday. Appointments to see a representative can be obtained by writing to the Fort Dodge district office.
City mayor and council members listed along with water departments and church and church-related organizations. Directory notes bishops pastors and local pastors including Immaculate Conception Lost Island Lutheran Bethel Lutheran Wallingford Lutheran Immanuel Lutheran and Graettinger businessmen led by President Avery Bonstead.
From the Times of Feb 1 1940 Graettinger invites erfbhass players to a city tournament at the ensled Thine evening with adm chariges to play and prizes. A Farmers elevator heist left $150 cash stolen by three thieves in an old Buick. reports also note local sports scores, a Finnish Relief Dance at Legion hall with Chris Jespersei Orchestra, a county fire alarm near Fred Christiansen home, and Graettinger named a sectional tournament town for girls state basketball. Judge the piece mixes local events with scattered notices and social items.
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