14 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1962
Page
1
National Dairy Week highlighted in Graettinger as local businesses join in promoting the dairy industry. The Farmers Creamery in Graettinger plays a central economic role, with the community saluting dairy farmers through the Times issue.
A rewritten set of political definitions contrasts Socialism Communism Fascism Nazism New Dealism and Capitalism with two cows as the central symbol. The piece then notes a long-standing fishing license purchase and a first-time request to show it by a game warden during a lake check, reflecting on public policy and conservation services.
Dairy industry funds dominate investment with farmers owning 95 percent while processors hold five. In Arnolds Park, Francis Johnson of the Pirates joined a Junior Legion nine, delivering two safe hits and driving in a run as a surprising standout. Nutritionists estimate one quart of milk costs over 40 cents to duplicate. Conservation officials announce stocking in Ingham Lake and plans for High Lake, as June Dairy Month is proclaimed year round.
The Fort Dodge district office announced contact stations in Emmetsburg at the courthouse from 1 to 3 on June 6 13 and 27 and in Estherville at city hall from 1 to 3 on June 5 and 19. Appointments to see a representative may be obtained by writing to the Fort Dodge district office.
Drivers license exams will be held on Mondays at Eatherville and Orange City Tuesdays at Emmetsburg Wednesdays at Spencer Thursdays at Rock Rapids Fridays at Spirit Lake Saturdays at Sibley mornings only.
A readable OCR segment lists district officials including auditors clerks sheriffs recorders treasure attorneys coroners and supervisions along with a community church directory featuring Imaculate Conception Father Clemant Flannery Lost Island Lutheran Reverend Harald Bestul and Methodist Church Reverend C F Curtis.
Andrew Martin Anderson 70 brother of Mrs. Peter Miller of Graettinger died May 7 at his home in Straight River Township near Park Rapids Minnesota. He was born November 18 1882 in Hayland Iowa and married Hilda Johnson of Emmetsburg in 1923. He farmed in Ruthven Montana North Dakota and Park Rapids during his health decline. Services were at Calvary Lutheran church Hubbard cemetery interment. Survivors include two sons two daughters ten grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Local attendees were Mrs Peter Miller Mr and Mrs Alfred Wichman and Mrs A N Christiansen.
Graettinger PeeWees defeated Dickens 12 to 8 on Friday night. The Graettinger Mites led 1-0 when rain halted their game after two innings. Readily listed are PeeWee and Mite lineups including Paul Bisgard Tom Moran Richy Gray and others.
Mystery Farm No 24 is the Mr and Mrs Julius Daiker farm four miles south of Graettinger. They have lived on the farm for six years and it was formerly the Henry Westergaard farm. The Daikers built a new quonset building and added fencing improvements. Mr and Mrs Ted Marx operate the farm. Mrs Marx is a daughter of the Daikers. General farming includes dairy cows on the 139 acre property.
The Walnut Boosters 4-H club met May 21 at 8 p m at Jens Kirkegaard home with 11 old and one new member Robert Stoltz. Norman Jorgensen will attend State 4-H camp Ames and Jimmy Oleson district camp Okoboji. Paul Baumunk to join State 4-H convention delegates. tour plans discussed.
Rockwell City hires Miss Vivian Kelly an English teacher and principal with a monthly salary of 120 dollars. The report notes Graettinger heat and a 1947 cyclone? Adjustments and WPA activity are mentioned along with several local social notes.
Notice announces that all youths receive double stamps at Down Library Lane during vacation months, speeding membership in clubs. New fiction includes The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart about a Canadian girl mistaken for an heir, drawn into dangerous family intrigue in England.
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