23 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1961
Page
1
A fragmented notice muses on unpredictable snowstorms outpacing forecasts and jokes about fashioning a tree’s seasons. It also urges readers to check Gravettinger merchants’ ads in the Times for bangala prices and questions why the UN is called United Nations amid global action.
The Strauser family of Clarkaville held a large reunion with five generations present. Attendees included Mrs. Katherine Stratser, 89, her son Ralph Stratser, granddaughter Mrs. Ernest Jacobs, and descendants Mme. Robert Hovenga and great great granddaughter Brenda Sue Hovenga.
Iowans wintering in the Lower Rio Grande Valley will hold their annual Iowa Rio Grande Picnic in McAllen Texas on February 24. Art Cornwall of Iowa City, president of the Iowa Rio Grande Picnic Assn, and Mrs. C. E. Avis of Des Moines, secretary, will lead speeches and songs. About 800 attendees are expected to sing their "Com Song" and enjoy fresh produce from 21 Rio Grande Valley crops.
City hall Estherville 10 30 to 2 00 February 28 March 14 March 28 at court house Emmetsburg 10 00 to 2 00 February 21 March 22 194? dates not clear official notices show outreach schedule by location and dates for service sessions
Devotional reading based on John 12 and Matthew 14 13 23 urges readers to value eternal life over worldly attachments. The piece cites Jesus statements he who loves his life loses it and he who hates his life in the world will keep it for eternal life. It notes Jesus often spoke hard truths that caused listeners to walk away.
A sermon-like reflection argues Jesus chose the cross over self preservation, illustrating that true greatness lies in self sacrifice. It contrasts self loving living with the need to die to self for others, and cites biblical imagery of seeds and gardens to explain spiritual victory through sacrifice.
Ringsted officials report the town’s elevated water tank, frozen for three weeks, will likely need repairs before service can resume. Marshal P A Pedersen notes the issue after a mid February period of fluctuating temperatures. At a Tuesday afternoon board of education meeting, attention turned to the matter and potential actions.
An ad offers a one hour remedy for sneezing using two tablets, one white and one brown, taken at half hour intervals for three doses. If not satisfied, a 69 cent bank at Hammerberg Drug Graottinger is advised to obtain the product today.
Mr Robinson acted on a suggestion and put a force of men to work yesterday cutting timber for firewood. Workers will secure fuel for families in distress and an abundance will be available. The wood can also be drawn at the school to keep boilers fired if the fuel crisis continues.
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