14 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1955
Page
1
John Sullivan reports former editor John is recuperating at home after hospitalization. Pvt Jimmy Odom and his wartime duties are noted, plus LeRoy Oddsen selling spring pigs and the Graettinger softball plan. A playful weights booklet and local corn generosity are mentioned amid spring weather chatter.
A lighthearted verse praises advertisers for faith in their businesses and predicts prosperity. It extols women sending wedding or party notices with guest names, readers who inform editors of happenings, those who submit copy early, and those who think they can run the paper better.
Names and titles of city councilmen supervisors county officials veterinarians and church clergy appear in a directory-like listing. The entries include Thomas Thomsen Leo Hughes Bud Craven John DeVries Alan Hersleff Jens Kirkegaard Virgil Olesen Kay Auding Martha Thompson Uday W. Frost and others with positions in county supervision and religious congregations.
The piece contrasts arbitrary laws with nature and moral law rooted in God. It argues voluntary change of civil codes is possible, while moral and natural laws remain fixed. It references Judah’s downfall as punishment for neglecting love and justice, stressing that nations break ethical laws at their peril.
Obituary notes Mrs. John Twedt aged 84, long time resident of the Gravttinger area, died Friday at her daughter Mrs. C. T. Sevdy’s home in Gravttinger. Also reports on local events including Oral Bonstead winning a butter contest, multiple Gro Gratt inger hospital surgeries, and community happenings.
A Robin cabin plane crashed along the Ruthven to Electric Park roadway. Kennard Wilson, 24, of Broux City, the pilot. Ernest Southworth, 18, of Sioux City, the mechanic. and Vera Hughes, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Hughes of Ruthven, are dead.
A tragic Fourth of July weekend drowning toll prompts a list of essential precautions. Never swim alone, wait after meals, avoid vigorous exertion, stay near shore, and children must be supervised. Non-swimmers should not enter deep water and water activity requires lifeguard supervision. Muscles cramps signal danger. exit water promptly. Only swim where water has known depth and no obstructions, under trained supervision, especially at night or in unfamiliar waters.
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