25 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
1
A Sioux Rapids columnist notes the girls played hard against a strong Central team and the Pirates showed pluck in a height disadvantage during a regional doubleheader. The piece recalls a wager on the Pirate Indian football game and hints at friendly visits as Ted and Lil plan a Graettinger stop.
Fragmented appeals from struggling residents reported by the Bricelyn Sentinel reveal women and families seeking welfare aid. Messages reference unpaid wages, elopement requests, sick pay denial, poverty across extended kin, a four month old baby, and exposure to financial hardship amid illness and large families.
Dr. Herbert Paulsen of Harris was honored recently for years in medicine. Once among Iowa’s youngest practicing physicians, he began his practice early and is now recognized for his lengthy service in the field.
Driver license exams will be offered Mondays in Estherville and Orange City, Tuesdays in Emmetsburg, Wednesdays in Spencer, Thursdays in Rock Rapids, Fridays in Spirit Lake, and Saturdays in Sibley with mornings only. Social security representatives visit Emmetsburg courthouse first and third Wednesdays 10:00 to 2:00 and Hatherville city hall second and fourth Wednesdays 8:30 to 12:00.
A 1960 lesson argues that true Christian life is a struggle like a race, boxing match, or war. Paul’s trials show the soldier fights by enduring suffering and by witnessing, not striking back. The speaker urges courage against prejudice, slander, and ridicule, stressing peaceful gospel witness amid hostility.
Fire consumed the house on the Harry Wikert farm two miles north of Osgood on a Tuesday afternoon. No one was home. the cause remains unknown.
Notice given that Karoline Holte is appointed executrix of Karl Holte Tate estate in Palo Alto County. Creditors urged to pay promptly and file claims with the District Court clerk authenticated for allowance. Dated February 16, 1960, Burt and Prichard, attorneys for the estate.
A literary note introduces Down Library Lane and describes Here is The American Desert a compelling survey of Death Valley Ghost towns and desert legends. It traces exploration, disasters, irrigation feats and the race to cross the heat drenched spaces while noting new members Christine Jones and Sharon Hansen joining the library group.
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