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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
2
New York reports a Southern inspired plan where small towns use municipal bonds to finance factories. States like Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky Alabama have approved industrial bonds to attract plants, with opposition labeling it industry kidnapping and socialism.
In Jasper North Carolina a small town audience applauded an English language Cosi fan tutte presented as School for Lovers by the Grass Roots Opera Company led by A. J. Fletcher. The company, formed in 1949, tours with members from diverse professions and offers Carmen and La Traviata for a $40 guarantee.
Chicago safety officials say lack of county organization hampers national efforts to curb rising traffic accidents. While cities and states have agencies, rural areas contribute many crashes, and the key is integrating county groups with existing state and city systems to improve defense readiness.
Prestonsburg Kentucky builds civic program improving safety and infrastructure. A two way police radio, new garbage truck, street markers, annexed territory, street lighting, equalized property assessments, and planned street resurfacing show local progress. Mayor Curtis Clark cites reduced lawlessness and population and business growth as proof of self help.
Williston North Dakota expands from 7 500 to about 10 000 as oil discovery drives crowding and prosperity. Banks rise with deposits while housing, roads and telephones strain. Hotels, jails, and eateries see overcrowding and roughneck antics accompany the boom.
The Junior Women's Club of Chagrin Falls won first prize in the Build Freedom With Youth contest by the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Among 3000 clubs, the hometown group earned $10,000 for its teen-age canteen that became an interracial, welcoming center for youths. The Recond prize of $9,000 went to the Federated Women's Club of Clarkston, Washington, population 6,617.
Booneville Arkansas community completes a homemaking cottage for 240 students and town use. The red brick center hosts classes, meetings, and a flower show, with clubs and PTA leveraging homemaking to strengthen families and community well being.
Jefferson City reports Missouri communities meet health needs via local cooperation. Chester Starr notes Miller county nutrition project and Green county diabetes survey with nearly 1,000 volunteers and 11,960 tests, 309 positive. Such surveys show Missouri improving conditions for families.
PERTIGO Wis This small town starts a drive to build a new five room home for Louis Frederickson and family after a car crashed into their house killing James Frederickson 10 as he slept in bed with brothers Arthur 9 and Phillip 6 The father a 57 year old laborer was injured along with others in the room The McKinley School Community Club announced the relief effort led by Stan Relaki and other volunteers naming the project a building materials and funds drive for the replacement home.
In Hortonio Wisconsin election workers set a futility record as the Wisconsin supreme court primary produced only 10 votes in the village. Seven were cast by election board members. Two ballots were invalidated for voting for two candidates. The final tally showed a four way deadlock with each candidate receiving two votes.
In Mendon Michigan population 750, women voters elected most village officials, leaving only Verne McGlish as unopposed clerk. The new village president Florence Dickerson pledged full-time effort to party plans as streets are to be blacktopped and small industry sought. Male opposition was weak, with one man noting he’d rather let the women handle the headaches.
REDGRANITE Wisconsin residents seek a doctor after a fatal train auto crash near Michigan City Indiana killed Massemino Bannelli his wife Anna Carmela and their three sons. Bannelli owner of Granite Lumber had pushed to attract medical aid. heirs plan memorial by gifting the unfinished 27000 dollar home to serve as a village doctor’s home and office to attract a local physician.
Holdrege Nebraska celebrates Corncob Day with farmers bringing cobs to town for a promotional event. Merchants offer 30 percent discounts in exchange for cobs exchanged at the municipal building. A large cob bin drew crowds as Chamber officials traded for scrip.
Denver report from the seventh annual Conference on Rural Health cites Dr. F. S. Crockett of Lafayette Indiana and Dr. Kenneth Kaisch urging communities to provide hospital facilities, offices, and humane treatment to attract and retain physicians in small towns. Kaisch notes gosip hurdles and the perception of city doctors as better trained. success hinges on local support and reasonable expectations for 24 hour service. A survey shows many medical graduates return to small towns, supporting rural physician placement efforts.
Eckerman Michigan residents organized a pulpwood bee to raise funds for Kenneth Buddy Bailey Jr a 10 year old who lost his legs in a train incident on February 14 Ten acres of spruce were cut and corded with proceeds expected to total about 2000 for medical care and education Charles Taylor donated timber half the village joined in cutting and loading effort with volunteers operating power saws cranes and trucks in a display of strong community spirit.
POMEROY Ohio the village has asked its attorney to determine the cost of filing suit against the federal government to recover flood losses since construction of the Eureka Dam 36 alleys downstream raised water levels. Village businessmen say floods have been more frequent and damaging since 1938 dam construction. The dam has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to the community.
Beaver Ohio faced funds shortages for a new municipal jail. Prisoners proved skills in bricklaying plastering roofing and labor to construct a town hall at a cost of about 1200 dollars once completed.
In Earth Texas the passage of a railroad bypassed the original town. The residents decided to relocate every home, business, school, and church five miles to a new site to align with the railroad corridor. The move preserved the community while reshaping its geography and daily life.
Danna Zimmerman, 18, from Liberal Kansas, won the International World Pancake Derby after covering 415 yards in 1 minute 8 seconds, far beating the previous English record. The annual clash with Olney England drew about 25,000 in Liberal and 6,000 in Olney, with rules requiring carrying and flipping a pancake in a skillet.
Eufaula Alabama attracts Walled Lake Door company to build a 2000 doors daily plant on 15 acres. The 20 000 square foot complex will employ 80 to 100 workers and become the town’s largest manufacturer. Construction begins soon after a rapid negotiation.
El Dorado adopts a new meter overage plan. Police issue envelopes as tickets with blanks for date license number and car make. A 25 cent overage fee if paid within 24 hours, or 1 dollar if paid on time, with 28 cents per extra hour. About 20 tickets outstanding and 3,000 notices issued.
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