16 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1961
Page
1
Laurens Sun notes a slogan displayed in Fairfield gym urging fans to win or lose with no booing and to accept the referee's decision. The phrase hints at a partisan audience and suggests awareness of officials' calls during high school tournaments.
A light column notes Mrs. Thelma Carter watching Graettinger gym basketball, knitting in the top bleachers. It also comments on inflation, small town theatres closing due to patronage, Lincoln’s birthday reflection, and early spring signs with tulips and bees around Graettinger area.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Morrow and family sighted as many as twelve deer in the Cottonwood area east of Diagonal in Ringgold county. The herd moved from the roadway bounded fences and paused on a nearby hill. They later saw the deer again while returning to Diagonal.
A devotional note grouping Bible passages John 10 and 11 with Romans 8 31 39. It emphasizes themes of faith assurance and eternal love through Christ.
The sermon contrasts Jesus raising Lazarus with focus on sin versus death as the real enemy. It argues life everlasting exceeds mere postponement of death and urges a Christward life that guards against sin. It notes Lazarus’ death would recur and emphasizes eternal life as essential for true hope.
Drifts fifteen feet deep along Highway 17 near Graettinger and Wallingford anchor a severe winter scene. The Graettinger education board postpones opening schools for another week, resuming on February 24 after widespread weather and road closures. Local residents report frozen livestock risk and describe the ongoing coal supply situation with varied stock among dealers.
A local drug tip suggests taking two tablets BQ-1-6, one white and one brown, every half hour for three doses. If not satisfied after another hour, return for a 69 cent refund at Hammerberg Drug in Graettinger.
A local supplier offers granites of various colors and patterns for grave markers. Services include factory direct carving and customization for monuments, including in-house design consultations and on-site fabrication timelines.
Down Library Lane presents FOR MY GREAT FOLLY by Thomas B. Costain a reissue about John Ward pirate outlawed by James I with Ward’s right hand man Roger Blease in pursuit. New members listed: Susan Alesch Charles Hartung Robert Stoltz Kathryn Emilia Jensen Tony James Diane Graettinger.
City hall Estherville 10 30 to 2 00 on February 28 March 14 and March 28. At the court house Emmetsburg 10 00 to 2 00 on February 21 March 8 and 22.
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