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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1962
Page
1
Local residents report three window rattling booms in the past week and say they expect to remain curious about what caused the explosions. The source notes the noisy disturbances have become familiar yet perplexing to the community.
Funeral services for 86 year old Mrs Ben Kapeland drew attendance from three brothers and a sister, with only two younger than her among the kin. Soren Andersen of Graettinger is 84, Henry Duhn of Emmetsburg 89, and P L Duhn of Graettinger 91. Also noted is Mrs Espeland, former Emmetsburg resident, with rites held in Winnebago Minnesota. The clipping mentions landlocked sailors at Meridian Mississippi Naval Auxiliary Air Station finding recreation and a photo feature shows the winning wives league bowling team at the station, including Loretta Poland who holds a navy wives league high game of 230. A clipping from the Times of January 4 1940 recalls Mrs Will Sullivan’s brother Miles Mahan Sr boosting for Graettinger’s Gold Mine years ago.
A Los Angeles resident Mahan delivered a booster piece at his school, praising Graettinger despite a stray quote about churches and theatres. In separate local news near Cumming Francis J. McAllister of Booneville drove into a cattle herd while moving cattle, escaping injury as his car was totaled and a cow and three others were injured.
The Fort Dodge district office announces social security contact stations in Emmetsburg and Estherville. Emmetsburg courthouse hosts sessions 10:00 to 12:30 on Wednesdays July 11 25 August 8 22 September 5 12 26. Esthaville City Hall hosts 1:00 to 2:30 Tuesdays July 10 24 August 7 21 September 4 11. Appointments can be requested by writing to the Fort Dodge district office.
Auditor Clerk Gherit Recorder Treasurer Attorney Coroner Supervise 1st District 2nd District 3rd District 4th District South District County super of Schools W. H. Bargman Walter High Lester Johnson Russell Peterson A. P. Ricklefs and E. Smith listed among candidates and offices.
The piece argues patriotism extends beyond land to loyalty to people. Jeremiah is shown as a true patriot for challenging abuses, foreseeing truth, and choosing hardship over betrayal. It frames patriotism as moral courage, stark realism, and loyalty amid crisis, citing scripture and history.
Alvin Weir leases Sinclair Oil station until Gilbert Jensen can return from hospital after injuries from the May cyclone. Robert Dappen, 19, dies in Emmetsburg hospital after appendix surgery. Marvin Wikert shines as pitcher in California. Otto Spies wins Iowa State Brand workmanship contest with 98.02. Chris Leidy barn burns. A B Gilbaugh barn saved by firemen. Palo Alto county resident John Conway dies at sister’s home after 70 years there.
Mrs E A Bergum aged 83 longtime Graettinger resident died at her home Saturday July 10 after a period of failing health. The Jensen Auto Co reports sale of new Chevrolets to Dr C A Shiley and Soren Duhn, with Roy Masters and Adolph Spies also purchasing cars. King of east of Osgood Tuesday evening at 7 45.
Mrs Bert Farmer won the free theatre ticket in a drawing from Times teachers who correctly named last week's mystery farm as the Mr and Mrs Dale Young farm.
A roughly two-foot long fire extinguisher built in Lake Mills about 60 years ago was found in Ray Emmons' garage. It appears unused and contains dry powder rather than modern extinguishing solutions.
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