12 Jan 1961
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
1
The decline drops Palo Alto County below 15000 population, trimming official papers from three to two. Emmetsburg and Graettinger claim the top spots, while The Times faces circulation challenges. Officials note only legislative change could alter the official paper rule, as past efforts failed.
A clipping about a Canadian woman saving pension money to buy a coffin sparked chatter in town. Carl Spies recalls a solid walnut coffin stored in his upstairs closet after he cut a walnut tree, with a cabinet maker and upholsterer completing it. He says he also had a similar coffin made for his wife who died two years ago.
Social security representatives will visit Estherville city hall Tuesdays from 10 30 to 2 00 on January 3 17 31 February 14 28 and March 14. In Emmetsburg courthouse they will be available Wednesdays from 10 00 to 2 00 on January 4 18 February 1 15 March 1 15 and 29.
A recurring weekly schedule lists events in Estherville Orange City Emmetsburg Spencer Rock Rapids Spirit Lake Sibley. Meetings occur Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays mornings in Sibley with no additional details.
The background of Jesus is traced from eternity to humanity. John 3 16 shows God’s love for the world and the purpose of sending the Son to grant eternal life to believers. Belief in Jesus translates to belief in God, the clearest revelation of God. Those who reject God’s gift may still have life offered, but belief is the path to eternal life.
Sioux City Journal notes boxers Vern Trickel Swede Allen and Barney Haasel with Trickel fourth in light heavy Allen and Haasel second in middle and heavyweight divisions. Snow covers the week with 18 inches on the level. Graettinger area reports annual meetings of Lost Island Creamery Farmers Creamery Farmers Grain Co and Graettinger State Bank. City council approves sewerage system and a February electric rate cut for residential and commercial services. Stores to close Wednesday evenings then reopen in spring.
The Down Library Lane notes a new display featuring Elizabeth Marshall Thomas’s The Harmless People, one of 1959’s notable books, with a vivid portrait of Bushmen life in the Kalahari. New library members listed include James Richard, Ronnie Miller, Billy Girres, Charles Moran, Dee Ann Hurd, Larry Richard, and Billy Nissen. Milton Schroeder injured by a corn picker with severed fingertips and torn middle finger.
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