Gas tank cap thefts spark local curiosity across town
Residents report a wave of gas tank cap thefts with caps selling fast at Graettinger stations. The notes mention a Fort Dodge pastor Rev. Burritt L. Weaver, his hobbies, and a Des Moines Tribune feature. Other items cover a catfish contest, FDA anti-scam drive, and local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Burritt L. Weaver
Fort Dodge
Graettinger
Gail Kuyper
Des Messes Tribune
Weaver
Methodist
Tribune
Shellburg
Dike
Walker
State Center
Jolley
Swea City
Ruthven
Stanhop
C. V. Carter
KQTV
Vern
Graettinger Times
Idols Old And New In American Worship
A meditation on Gideon destroying Baal’s pillar and the universal pull of idols. The piece argues that Americans worship many forms of power such as The Public and The Majority, with courage needed to break idols. It contrasts idolaters in Africa and America and urges trust in the true God. It reflects on the cost of challenging collective beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baal
Gideon
Americas
Indies
America
Luther
God
Chris Wees
Graettinger News Briefs and Local Notices
Daan continent of Graettinger contest results and commercial club notes. Obituaries record the death of Thea Snoxdean, father of Dr. Mone Tapodson, in this city. Mr and Mrs John Poland visit from DuBois, Nebraska, to meet Poland’s parents Thomas and Mrs. Allen. Harvest activity includes threshing rye and oats with weather delaying. Grain prices show Saturday bushel drops from 12c to 10c. 17c later in threshing. Attorney Carl Spies Jr. of Graettinger joins Edward Kelly’s Emmetsburg law office after Iowa University law degree last June. Dr. and Mrs. J. P. McManus and daughters return from a vacation to Ames, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Georgetown.
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Mea
John Poland
Hhia
DuBois
Nadoaska
Democrat
Carl Spies Jr
Graettinger
Carl Spies
Edward Kelly
Emmietsburg
Spies
Law Department
Iowa University
Mia
J. P. McManus
Mary
Ann
Ames
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Georgetown
The Small Woman by Alan Burgess
The true story of Gladys Aylward a London parlormaid who travels alone to China in 1930 with ninepence and two pounds in traveler's checks. She overcomes obstacles quelled a prison riot rescued a child dealt with danger during war and led 100 homeless children to safety in rugged northwest China before recounting her life in Burgess's book. Story Hour News notes Mrs. Joe Gabrielson hosted twenty nine children listening last Saturday.
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Alan Burgess
Gladys Aylward
China
London
Siberia
Japan
England
Notice of Proposal to Vacate and Dispose of Property
Elizabeth Fogerty of Emmetsburg Iowa petitions Graettinger City Council to vacate and convey the south three feet of Olive Street adjacent to Lots 2 and 3 Block 5. Council finds it not against public interest. Objections must be made before August 5, 1957, 8 p.m. at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Street
Graettinger
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the Graettinger Times
T. Cody
Graettinger, Ia
Lassociarion
Palo Alto
Emmet
Fenton and Terrill
Sir Meathe
Neawa
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Jensen Drug Store
R. W. Nanamaker
Albert Jensen
Minnesota
Siam
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Albert Suss
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Ness
BUSI
Gerald Steuve
C. R. Kitchen
North
Estherville
C. A. Shiley
Gouse
K. L. Johnson
Gardston Hotel
Eatherville
J. Emmett Martin
Olene Jacobson
D.V.M
Iowa
Ted Knudtson
Merle Jones
Truckera
Directo
Bud Craven
Alan Hersler
Virgh
Albert Jens
Ame
Iraettinger Thomas Thomson
Leo Hughes
John DeVries
Jens Kirkegaard
Dlesento Water Depts
Clayton Duhin
Robert Murray
Bud Hamilton
Wayne Potter
Thompson
Lloyd W. Frost
Richard Miller
Alice Yooh
Melvin Sampson
Jay Duhige
J. BR. Hyde
J. E. Smith
Immaculate Conception
Father E
Maynard
First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran
ST. Paul's Lutheran and
South Walnut Lutheran
Rev. H. Irving Petersen
Immanel Lutheran
Benjamin Colivet
Directory OF Graettinger Organizations
Robert Dawson
W. M. Rode Rodman
A. H. Hobson
Optometrist
Emmetsburg
B. E. Dappen
G.H. Frye
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO. Bank
Reinders Bros
Lub del Baker
Pres
Woman's Club
Esther Rasmusse
Ege
Arlene Brighton
Emmeteburg
Lions Club
Arnold Alach
American Legion
Wader
Kenneth Jense
Casper
CAP
Nelson Falo Alto County Abstract Co
Kenneth
Sao Kennett Gertptare
Dr. Foremsa
Omy Sia
Trarsday
Daan
Nionmibers
SW Ps
Gragtiaert Commercial Club
Gaerne Brok
Thea Snoxdean
Mone Tapodson
Jewell
State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Clara Keiting
L. W. Frost
AA Strong Bank
State Bank
Joe Gabrielson
Elizabeth Fogerty
Robert C. Murray
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