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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
8
Public notice lists a fresh major pipe recovered ten months ago and invites offers to sell or trade for a wheel, child, or other items. Contact Giem Wi Strabala at Ph. 110 for details.
A large cohort of about 99 freshmen, largely World War II veterans, faces the old guard and red tape as they enter session. Despite seniority and clashes over policy, their wartime bonds may unite Democrats and Republicans in this Congress. The piece notes Taft’s committee doubts on tax cuts, a booming industry, and rent control debates affecting 15 million tenants with a June 30 expiration for the current law.
Congressman Walter Ploeser of Missouri, chair of the House Small Business and Committee, says he will probe special advantages for cooperatives and expose socialist trends. Hearings on cooperatives are set to begin in the fall.
Ex Marine George Smathers, Miami, reflects on running for Congress as a freshman amid a large new group, noting a vast yet unclear program. He stresses maintaining humor while navigating a divided House, where Midwest Republicans largely oppose British loan and Greek Turkish aid, contrasting Senate bipartisanship.
The article surveys historic and projected sports attendances across football, boxing, golf, and baseball. It highlights Memorial Day crowds at Indianapolis, famed events like Tunney-Dempsey fights and Berlin 1936 baseball, and projects 1947 major league gate totals. It also notes weather disruptions, park capacities, and Mize’s surprising hitting power.
Sunday lesson text outlines threefold purpose for Israel: repository for God’s Word, witness to the true God, and an example to nations. It notes Israel’s successes and failures, stresses the Old Testament’s value, and argues for awaiting Christ’s return for true peace and worship, with reflections on God’s dealings and judgment.
Dainty summer party dress for girls three to eight features scalloped front, shoulder bows, and heart shaped pockets for holding a hanky. Includes one year and six year blouse options. notes imply simple sewing for mothers with multiple yard sizes and easy princess style construction.
Practical homemade advice covers wallpaper protection, soap rubbed nails, lemon water for keeping cauliflower white, and patient parenting. It also includes sewing hooks and eyes in children’s panties for easy laundering, glycerine in rinse water for blankets, and a gravy boot for filling jars and tumblers with jelly to prevent spills.
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