22 Jan 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
1
Subscription rates are listed for Palo Alto Emmet cans and Fenton territories with one year and six month terms. Outside the specified area the annual rate is noted as One year.
The note urges voting in the special city election next Wednesday January 28. A reader recalls listening to the inauguration on radio and feeling hopeful for a new slate, though no immediate changes were seen. In Palo Alto girls basketball Ruthven led 49-41 to defeat Grachtinger firma in the county tournament, signaling a possible magic figure this season.
Graettinger girls captured the county trophy last week, a first since 1949, with a strong showing despite a two-point loss in the championship. Graettinger and Ruthven loom as likely sectional opponents, each mismatch pairing in next week’s brackets. Avery Bonstead, recently discharged from the army, was rumored to be Soldier of the Month, a distinction noted for his army knowledge and conduct. Mayor Kasa of Wallingford notes speed analyzer installation aims to slow through traffic, not boost arrests. The Grachtingers delayed departure due to heavy ice and snow, finally setting off Monday for their southern trip.
Arnold Jacobsen Jr. passes away at his parents' home Friday January 18 in Swea City. Local items note basketball wins by Swea City Independents 39 to 25, community visits, ice cutting for summer, and moves of several residents including the Frick family relocating to Spirit Lake.
The December 2 1952 county board session in Emmetaburg approved numerous domestic animal welfare warrants and bonds. Members present were A T Rickleia W H McConnell Wih Posarty and Wn Bargman with Jon A Joyce absent. The board moved to approve bonds for county officers and deputies including Martin Thompson W F Tagan Robe rt M Bkewla E A Thompson Clark L W Frost Ellen K Hrerton Louled Allen Mercer B Richter and Patricia Flannegan.
The shop invites customers to consider their curated selection of cured meats for special meals and Sunday dinners, promising quality options for those seeking something especially fine.
Patrick Neary Deputy J W Blson Deputy Sheriff John Re Myde County Coron Lestie A Prichard County Attorney ie Motion the Board adjourned sine die ACP KICKLEPS Chairman Martha Thompson County Amistor
Iowa highway patrolmen confront a surprise driver who cannot name his license or light switch. A jovial vintage car arrives with a driver unaware he needs a license and lights, despite thirty years of driving, and receives a ticket as the officers check his car for safety.
Graettinger Iowa announces a special election on January 28 1953 at City Hall from 8 AM to 8 PM to decide a municipal garage project. It seeks up to 10000 dollars in indebtedness bonds and a two mill annual tax to fund construction and bond interest.
Town financial summary shows valuation and tax assessment figures, receipts and expenditures for 1952, balance on hand and warrants outstanding. Clerk 8S. COAN and Treasurer LEO HUGHES listed with transfer notes and ending balance.
Word arrived that Wally was killed after his car was found 200 feet off a curve, lying there all night. The fragment notes the fatal crash and discovery of the vehicle.
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