17 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
1
The Graettinger Times notes John J. Sullivan as publisher and lists the newspaper as entered at the Graettinger Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
In Washington this week Norway seeks U S state department discussion on a Western alliance security pact amid tensions with Russia. The piece recalls Poland Sweden Finland and other nations facing power pressures and perfidy while small states struggle to remain neutral or secure guarantees. A local item notes a skunk invasion, a long distance student, a tiny calf, a converted school bus bungalow, a family reunion sparked by a Seymour Herald notice, and a highway patrolman catching a thief on a southbound bus near Lineville.
Uncle Sam explains how a ten year horizon can grow savings. Start today by investing in U S Savings Bonds. for every three dollars invested you earn four in ten years. Join payroll savings or Bonds Month Plan through your bank if self employed.
Abe Hawkins and A J Arends, Anamosa hatchery proprietors, attempt to hatch a 14 by 12 inch ostrich egg brought from California. They seek to determine fertility and duration of incubation while awaiting results.
The notice urges workers to join the Payroll Savings Plan to continuously invest in U.S. Savings Bonds as a gift for Christmas. It frames savings as peace of mind and a blessing, promoting the bond program as the best gift from government.
County Board of Supervisors in Emmetsburg with all members present approves claims on various funds. Auditor instructed to issue warrants. payments include Central Tax Telephone Co service, Old Age and Survivors Ins, Court Clerk, stamps, witnesses, and trustees expenses totaling multiple line items.
A Graettinger Iowa meat market advertises fresh and cured meats ham and bacon at low steady prices. It promises a large stock of groceries including cream bread fruits and vegetables and invites patronage.
The county board approves levies for Drainage Districts 6 43 and 12 to cover deficits and future repairs, sets a nonresident notice for A H Besaw family, approves official bonds and reports for local officials, designates Emmetsburg Demokrat Emmetsburg Reporter and Graettinger Timon as official papers, and schedules the Road Program approval for January 27 1849 with adjournment to that date.
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