28 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1952
Page
1
The Hawarden Independent item recounts a mother’s brave struggle over infantile paralysis affecting Colette and Carol Jean Koob, ages under three, with brother Bobby aged ten. The Koob family moved from Graettinger to Hawarden after operating a local variety store.
Uncle Sam touts U S Savings Bonds as a safe tonic for the year. The label promises $4 back for every $3 invested after ten years, urging regular purchases each payday through summer, fall, winter, and spring to improve future finances.
Hawarden's Koob family story shows how March of Dimes funds aided Colette and Carol Jean through encephalitis type polio, hospitalization, braces, and ongoing therapy. Despite generous support, local donations remain crucial as Sioux county bears part of the costs for treatment, travel, and specialists.
The Graettinger town council held its regular meeting at City Hall at 7 30 p m with Councilmen Andresen Hansen Erickson Absent Wolfe and Grady present The clerk read approved minutes and motions covered permits relocations and destruction of obsolete records Also approved moving permit for C O Wikert and ordered milk ordinance sent to health department Items included public floor plan formation for a foundation project and financial statements The water commissioner report and bills from multiple vendors and wages were listed for payment
Heidecker's DX Service and 16 18 Andresen discussed paying bills as read. The clerk was ordered to check the treasurer's pay and relevant regulations. The mayor outlined actions on the rat control project. Mr. Schnirring and his class prepared trays. A ladies committee for the slogan contest was formed with Mrs. Coan Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Jengen. Meeting adjourned.
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