23 Jul 1959
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1959
Page
1
The passage argues that Esther contains no explicit references to God or religious practice, causing controversy among early Christian commentators. It notes some church views that Esther shouldn't be in the Hebrew Bible or Christian canon, while mentioning Dr. Foreman church maintaining the book despite its secular impression.
A reader notes Esther shows courage in crisis, shaped by Mordecai and destiny. The essay contrasts personal risk with faith, arguing Esther’s bravery arose from responsibility to her people and belief in a guiding God, not blind impulse.
A community update urges support for the newly formed Graettinger Chamber of Commerce, successor to the Community Club. It stresses cooperation, participation, and a shared effort for local betterment, not grand miracles. The piece also notes a nurse pledge and local nostalgia items including Coffee Ole and a tobaccoless cigarette novelty.
The readable fragments name H Bargman Walter High Arthur Oldy and officials such as EL McConnell and A P Bicklofs with unclear positions. The text appears as a damaged snippet from a school or roster item with multiple initials and incomplete names.
M Bohrens of Cesar Falls named athletic coach at Gractingy school replacing V J Arney who moves to Emmetsburg. Also reports John Dillinger killed by federal officers in Chicago. European tensions rise as Italy masss troops near Austria. U S speeds naval and air production.
July 18 1950 board considered radiator purchase from Schneider Electric Equipment Co for Young radiator Model H 1015 to be delivered at Graettinger Light Plant for 8000. Ayes Petersen Hansen Shaver Nayes None. Adjourned. Earlier July 6 1900 minutes show regular meeting with bills and approvals.
Motion to transfer 3000 dollars from general to pand fund carried. Minutes show adjournment approved after second by Hansen. Names listed include Petersen Hansen and others with figures for local entities and vendors.
New fiction LAND BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS by Janice Holt Giles centers on the Spanish Conspiracy and Kentucky frontier. The tale follows Casa Cartwright and James Wilkinson's trading venture, interwoven with Cass' land settlement and a love triangle. New members Shari Thomas Cheryl Rose and Rose Anne Tuininga welcomed to the Golden and Gilver groups withSaturday hours listed.
Graettinger Iowa store advertises fresh meats ham bacon and groceries including milk bread fruits and vegetables with low prices and Sunday dinner options. Robert Simonsen proprietor invites patronage and lists telephone contact 71.
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