05 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
1
In June rainfall reached 4.3 inches, matching last June's total. The note adds that readings vary by gauge and reporters checked multiple town gauges for accuracy. Also mentions the Francis Flannegans seeking homes for four kittens and a dog house feature. Main discussion centers on rain, boating cautions, and a critique of mail order advertising drawing dollars from local shoppers.
Drivers license tests are offered on Mondays in Estherville and Orange City, Tuesdays in Emmietaburg, Wednesdays in Spencer, Thursdays in Rock Rapids, and Fridays in Spirit Lake. Saturdays are available in Sibley, mornings only.
An old time advertising note markets ITCH ME NOT for fast relief from eczema tingworm insect bites and goat itch with instant drying formula. Available day or night at Jensen's Drug Store for 40 cents.
A list of church leaders and associated names appears, naming Bud Craven John DeVries Alan Hersleff Jena Kirkegaard Virgil Olesen Hy Bargman aes Joe Joven-Arthur Cody Wn. McConnell A. P. Rickless 4. E. Smith and Rev. Paul Tole 1 sal Gee Wantees.
The article argues that Jesus is divine, titled Son of God, shown in Hebrews. God speaks through a Son, Jesus, as God’s final Word and life rather than creed. Christ is God’s active agent in creation, reflecting and stamping God’s nature, demanding decisive personal commitment.
A Saturday afternoon fire destroyed about half the Spencer business district starting at Bjornstad drug store. Fire departments from Emmetsburg Estherville Spirit Lake Sac City Sheldon and Everly rushed to aid, but the blaze raged out of control. Meanwhile Rev Father Kelly observed the 42nd anniversary of ordination. Also boxing match promotion and hot weather updates fill the day’s brief notes.
Teams will travel to Emmetsburg for a Tuesday evening game. The matchup marks a key regional clash as both squads aim for a high-stakes win on the road.
Iowa records show men die at higher rates than women across most causes. In 1955 births favored boys but deaths favored men, with heart disease, cancer, vascular lesions, and accidents leading to more male deaths. Data detail age groups with higher accidental mortality among men.
State of Iowa Palo Alto County notice names Marguerite J Lambe as administratrix of the estate of Francis OConnor Lambe deceased. Creditors urged to repay debts and file claims with the district court clerk by law, dated June 20 1956 Burt and Prichard attorneys for the estate.
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