World at Our Feet and Other Light Moments
A column of human interest vignettes notes a man feeling nine feet tall after helping a stranger and landing a 15 lb northern pike. It jokes about Father's Day, manners, a public speaking tip, Memorial Day rituals, an eighth grader with perfect attendance, a proverb about righteousness and peace, Canadian currency quirks, and a fox skunk rabies anecdote ending with a partial line about “ba.”
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L. E. Johnson
Iowa
L. E
Women Overcome Fear of Men in Historic Tale
The excerpt notes a curious social quirk where people fear men but not women. It suggests disguises fail to fool the crowd, as wearing dresses or sacks does not alter perceptions. The humorous line implies women retain acceptance regardless of attire.
City council approves beer and pool permits at special meeting
Mayor Lehigh convened a special council session to discuss Municipal Light Plant gas rates. Aldermen Knudtson Millen Rolfson Schealler Stueve reviewed May 1 1961 minutes and approved permits for Alvin Hanson West End Tavern including Class B beer and cigarette permits and a pool table license. Water and building permits were granted for Maurice Smith and Loren Nelson projects. Light Plant Trustees Shaver Petersen Erickson and Supt Kenneth present for discussion.
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Lehigh
Knudtson
Millen
Rolfson
Schealler
Stueve
Alvin Hanson
West End
Millea
Maurice Smith
ES. & CS. George
Loren Nelson
G. F. Shaver
Lars C. Petersen
Earl Erickson
Kenneth
Gas Rate Discussion and Building Code Talk at Graettinger Council
Lawyer H E Schultz Engineer D R Stuart Gas Manager Lewis Luahhtel and P T Cody joined a lengthy session on gas rates and related issues for the local system. Schultz presented a Gas Building Code for the Town of Graettinger as part of the council meeting. Motion to adjourn carried. Mayor Earl F Uehigh and Clerk Dr L Lammers noted. IT PAYS TO TRADE WITH YOUR FRIENDLY GRAETTINGER MERCHANTS.
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Schultz
Grachtinger
Council
Knudtson
Earl F. Uehigh
Dr. L. Lammers
Graettinger
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