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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
1
A Gib Reeves family farmer found a deep wide hole under a farm lane after pushing a pickup. They dug to reveal 5 feet deep and over 10 feet across, with cars passing above for years. Old cans and steel rods were found. Local readers discuss proper flag display for Memorial and Flag Days.
Memorial Day traditions outline flag display times from sunrise to noon at half staff and noon to sunset at full staff, with graveside flags removed when weathered. The piece also marks June as National Dairy Month, noting dairy producers and Bossy Cow trigger a milk production rise as cattle return to green pastures.
Robert Thompson, a Lakota truck driver, escaped a brake failure on Main Street in Mankato by steering through four cars, running a traffic signal, and crashing into a house rather than strike a pedestrian. The impact created a large hole in the house’s side.
A fragmentary listing shows multiple church names and clergy, including Immaculate Conception, The Methodist Church, First Lutheran, Our Savior's Lutheran, Page Lutheran, Walnut Church, and several pastors such as Rev. Paul G. Tele, E. Maynard, and A. Bath.
The column argues few readers become U S ambassadors. true status comes from spiritual service, not wealth. Paul endured chains yet remained God’s ambassador. Modern Christians face indirect cages: public distrust, hostile regimes, or local industry pressures. Courageous witnesses persist, despite constraints.
D C Barringer mourns the death of his father Charles Barringer in Ruse North Dakota. Lawrence G Smith and Bridget M Nolan wed at Immaculate Conception church. A half section Ellington township farm sold to John Flaherty for 125 per acre, second Ellington farm at strong price this six months. Also marriage of Guy E Brackney of Clemons to Gladys Nefstead in Des Moines May 29. Weather notes report frequent showers and adequate moisture for crops. crop prospects good though pastures lag.
Richard Jeniitt of Fredericksburg died May 24 from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. The casualty marks Chickasaw counties first traffic fatality of the year.
Notice records Howard Hanson named executor of the Bert R. Anderson estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors must promptly pay or file claims with the District Court Clerk authenticated for allowance dated June 4 1656. Kennedy and Clark attorneys represent the estate with the listed office.
An advertisement touts LILLEN MAK'S SEWEREMER as a chemical sewer cleaner that removes roots and blockages. It promises faster results at lower costs and is sold in 5 and 10 Hb. cans by Hansen's Hardware in Graettinger, contact via Phone 116.
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