08 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
1
Rev Ray Kasper urged Americans to act at home to counter communism noting the scarce flag displays in front of Graettinger businesses and homes on Memorial Day as a sign of apathy and a need to safeguard freedoms.
The town lags in showing flags on main street and uniform displays on electrolier lines are suggested as a remedy. The idea could be a service club or city sponsored project to honor appropriate days and provide a coordinated look. Nearby reports highlight Shirley Thompson, former Pirates star, recently profiled in Omaha and Minneapolis papers for a photo depicting her sitting on a basketball.
Genevieve Spies recalls Miss Mary Peters a former roommate at Iowa State Teachers college who is retiring from active teaching in Solon Iowa. A separate note reports Clifford Hinkhouse 13 of near West Branch losing four fingers when his hand was caught in an silage unloader as his father operated the switch, unaware of the boy’s presence.
The article contrasts Ecclesiastes with Saint Paul on aging. It argues happiness in old age comes from inner attitude, preparation now, and living fully in youth and middle years. Paul exemplifies a life of faith, hope, and love shaping a hopeful old age.
Emmetsburg courthouse operates 10 to 2 on Wednesdays June 14 and 28 while Estherville city hall runs 10:30 to 2 on Tuesdays June 6 and 20 for social security inquiries.
The schedule lists driver license exams held on Mondays in Fetherville and Orange City, Tuesdays in Emmetsburg, Wednesdays in Spencer, Thursdays in Rock Rapids, Fridays in Spirit Lake, Saturdays in Sibley, with Dornings only.
On June eight at Ogden Indiana Joel Ball of Emmetsburg tied with Miss Linnea Linden of Ruthven in marriage. Also June six in Graettinger Gunnar Thim wed Miss Margaret Sorensen from south of Ruthven. Mary McManus, daughter of Dr and Mrs McManus of Graettinger, graduated from Mundelein College in Chicago on June 8. A $6000 waterworks bond issue was put to Graettinger voters. Boxing show at Tile Factory arena next Tuesday features Pettis Farrar and Verne Trickel with several other Graettinger matches.
England during the French Revolution frames Jane Howard’s fight to renovate Blake's Reach while dodging arrest. She allies with smugglers to fund her plan, falls for Paul Fletcher, meets her cousin Charles Blake escaping prison, and faces a perilous coast rescue before securing ownership of the manor. New members Kay Smith Todd Hersleff Billy Dawson Paul Thompson Ervin Janssen Karen Douglas join the library.
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