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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
1
Jim Hayes of New Jersey visits his parents in Algona and claims to be “Frick trained”. D E Dewel notes fashion quips about sensible dress for girls. An editor jokes on marriage unity and the trouble of choosing.
The cool damp weather boosts rose displays by local avid gardeners. Charlie Henning sens and J. W. Knutsen report several visitors stopping by to view their rose gardens. Charlie's roses draw motorists' attention with a striking array of color visible from Highway 17.
A column urges local business leaders to stop relying on a few proactive members. It argues small towns shrink as big towns grow and that towns must offer worthwhile services and value. Ambition and self-analysis are needed to stop residents from leaving for better roads and opportunities.
When a man is wrapped up in himself he makes a small package. The quote reflects a witty old saying about self absorption and viewing life from a narrow perspective.
Fort Dodge district office announces social security contact hours in Emmetsburg courthouse and Estherville city hall with 1 to 3 pm slots on listed Wednesdays and Tuesdays in June. Appointments to see a representative may be arranged by writing to the Fort Dodge district office.
The schedule lists exam days by city with morning sessions. Estherville Orange City on Mondays Emmetsburg Tuesdays Spencer Wednesdays Hock Rapids Thursdays Spirit Lake Fridays and Sibley Saturdays.
A devotional meditation on Revelation portraying the ultimate victory of God over evil. The piece argues that though debate and fear surround the book, its core promise remains: God will win, transforming the world into a heavenlike, healing realm free of pain and tears. It reflects on the present assurance of God’s presence as a foretaste of that future glory.
Chet Torreson of Wallingford plans to build a service station at the Robbins Avenue and State Highway corner this fall near the new Graettinger store. A severe rainstorm dropped 3.6 inches Saturday night, with 500 trees down in Emmetsburg area from high winds. The Graettinger school band gave the first concert series on Wednesday night led by M. T. Stokke. D. E. McCarty and E. J. Mitchell bought the Windsor Hotel and Cafe for 3000 dollars and will lease it to renters. Bert Anderson and Supt. R. Brom bought new Pontiac sedans, and Robert Simonsen with Mrs. Peter Swift piloted new Ford V-8s. Oral Bonstead of Farmers Creamery was named one of four town buttermakers bound for Berlin to send prize butter to Hitler’s Berlin event.
The article notes that Ames is honored to be named one of four Iowa buttermakers to compete, highlighting the prestige of the selection and the expectation of participation in the upcoming event.
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