Gas ignition myths and a finger lost in a mower
The article notes that natural gas requires high heat to ignite and is non toxic to inhale, referencing a test where four men inhaled 25 percent natural gas for two hours with no ill effects. It also mentions typographical errors and ongoing operatrony issues at the Times and reports John Barnes losing the top of his middle finger in a mower incident at his parents’ farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Geed
Lily Sandvng
Trusty Times Linotype
California
John Barnes
Bancroft
Barnes
Safety features of natural gas odorization explained
The article explains how natural gas is odorless until a chemical is added to provide a detectable smell. Utilities ensure odorization before distribution, noting that one teacup of the chemical can scent the gas for a typical user for a year and that gas is detectable at very low air ratios.
Directory of Graettinger Church and Organization Leaders
A compact directory lists pastors and church affiliations in Graettinger including Immaculate Conception Father Clement Flannery, First Lutheran and Lost Island Lutheran Rev C T Fjatatul, Methodist Rev C F Curtin, St Pauls Lutheran and South Walnut Lutheran lav H Irving Patarson, Grace Baptist Church Wallingford Lutheran Rev Norbert Jolivette, Immanuel Lutheran Benjamin Couvet, Pastor, and Chamber of Commerce President Alan Horelett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford Lutheran
Norbert Jolivette
Immanuel Lutheran
Benjamin Couvet
Graettinger
Chamber OF Commerce
Alan Horelett
Bible Excerpt Notes on Matthew Luke and Psalm Devotional
The entry references Matthew chapters eight to thirteen and ten fourteen, Luke chapter three, and a devotional heading from Psalm one hundred sixteen verses twelve through nineteen. It presents a study outline or devotional cross references for prayer gratitude and worship.
Turnaround Lesson on Levi Matthew and the Apostles
The article discusses how Levi, later known as Matthew, joined Jesus after a single moment of decision. It notes the name change signaling a new life and highlights Matthew as an example of humility and faith in the Twelve. It contrasts Matthew’s obscurity with his lasting impact through recalling Jesus’ teachings.
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Matthew
Luke
Dr. Foreman
Levi
Jesus
Twelve
Roman Empire
Palestine
Rome
Graettinger area news highlights and incidents
Drowning at Rock Island gravel pit near Graettinger after 6 p m reports the body recovered from 12 feet of water. Fire damages Alfred Hansen cream seth on and roof burned with unknown cause. Local clergy marriages noted as Rev Arthur Simonsen wed Miss Alice Zimmennan June 24 in Fremont Nebraska. City buys deep well pump for 968 dollars. Heat scorches crops as late oats ruined. meadow and oat field fires threaten nearby properties. Obituaries include Mrs. Jacob Brekke 77 and Lars P Duhn 96, Palo Alto county’s oldest resident.
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Harnest
Arthur Simonsen
Graattinger
Alice Zimmerman
Salem Lutheran Church
Fremont
Nebr
Simonsen
N. P. Simonsen
South Walnut
Tipton
Ely
Spies
Jacob Brekke
Lars P. Duhn
Palo Alto County
Iis
S. M. Anderson
Graettinger
John Westergard
Phillip Johnson
Social Security Contact Station Schedule
Emmetsburg court house hosts sessions from 10 to 2 on Wednesdays listed for July and August and September with dates July 12 26 August 9 23 September 6 20. Estherville city hall offers sessions from 10 30 to 2 on Tuesdays with dates July 6 July 18 August 1 15 29 and September 12 26.
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Dreivers
Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Emmetsburg Court House
Estherville City Hall
Graettinger Midgets Fall in Lakes League Final to Milford
The Graettinger Midgets lost their Lakes League finale to Milford Friday night. Milford used seven Graettinger errors to score seven runs on six hits while Graettinger had nine hits but only five runs due to poor baserunning. Milford’s Graff and Alberts pitched, Munson and Park caught for Graettinger, and Ron Peterson had three hits for Graettinger.
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Graettlinger
Milford
Alert Mulford
Graettinger
Graff and Alberts
Ron Baedke
Len Cornelius
Dale Munson
Jim Park
Ron Peterson
New fiction down library lane by Mar gery Sharp
Down Library Lane presents Louisa Datchett a witty heroine from Cluny Brown author. Louisa a redhead photographer pursues a husband finding misadventures and amusing disasters as she searches for a man to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Library
Margery Sharp
Cluny Brown
Louisa Datchett
Louisa
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Graettinger Times
P. T. Cody
Iowa
ATI Oo T Faonal Editorial
Lasgb Clarion
Palo Alto
Emmet
Northern Natural Gas Company
Graetger
Albert Suss
Cabinet
F. Goodrich
Ray’s
U.K
Phony
C. A. Shiley
Iowa House
Arnold Park
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist
N. 6Th St
Estherville, Iowa
Martin - Furhman Funeral Home
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Ted Knudtson
Graettitinger
Bratland Jewelry
Diemonts
FHONE
Woman's Club
Tom Millen
Byron Rolfson Francis
Gilbar
Justice of Peace
ASHES
Gerald Stueve Scheadler
Water Depta
T Stueve
Chas. Burg Dwayne
F. Shaver
Pres
Datenean
Gagregs
Directory OF County Officials
Sharitt
Francis Hughes
Alma Burns
Richard Miller Mes
Alice Yoch Yack Phillips
Charles Barlow
J. L. Coffey
A. E. Smith
Community Church Directory
Robert Dawson
Phakcer
Graettinger Res
Wallingford
G. H. Frye
A. A. Hobson
Shone
Emmetsborg
OWA
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO
H, Bargman
Walter High
Arthur Cody HW. McConnell
Prickless
Gerald Steave
Darper
CAF
Nelson Paso Alto County
Legion and Auxiliary
Biene
Levi Matthew
Paul
Peter
Eeeeres
D&E_ ELECTRIC
Emmetsburg Phon
Times Advertisers
Graettinger State Bank
Lowa
RADIO
Fairbanks Morse
Phono Records
Grein Electric
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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