26 Jun 1958
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1958
Page
1
A summer plea promotes safety during leisure weekends urging careful fishing and boating. Advice warns against casting danger, overloading boats, and standing in vessels, and cautions about rough water and diving risks. Swim only in supervised areas and avoid risky behaviors during holidays.
A. C. Christiansen owns a complete set of wooden carpenter tools brought to the United States by his Danish-born father Jens Peter Christiansen who arrived in 1879. The note highlights local Times gift subscriptions growing in popularity for Christmas birthdays and family occasions and closes with a weather and local humor remark about cool June temperatures and furnace use.
Dale Morrison of Columbus Junction suffered a broken neck in a fall from a spraying machine when the tractor stopped suddenly, throwing him on his hand and shoulders.
Lonnie Howard of Clarinda reported a theft from his sleeping area after someone pulled eight dollars from his trousers left on a chair. The pants were later found discarded in the yard.
Rex Larson of Lakota killed a mother fox and her five half grown cubs on the Buffalo Center farm of his uncle Henry Sleper. The incident occurred on the uncle’s property and drew local attention to wildlife control methods and animal welfare considerations.
Agricultural authorities urge use of sunburn lotion on pigs, noting white pigs are especially prone to sunburn. The guidance aims to protect livestock from sun exposure during hot periods.
A discourse on discerning true divine voices cites Eli and Samuel, stressing conscience and consistency with scripture. Nearby, notices announce three 1933 Iowa weddings, a Graettinger ball win, road work progress, postage rate cut, weather strain, and a 1958 will probate notice in Palo Alto County.
Notice states a will for Mabel Larsen deceased was produced read and that Monday July 21 1958 is fixed for hearing proof. Official signature and seal of the District Court clerk dated June 18 1953.
Fort Dodge district social security representative will visit Emmetsburg at the courthouse from 10:00 to 3:00 on Wednesdays July 2 16 August 6 20 and September 3 17 providing assistance on benefits and inquiries to residents.
Carl Linster Earl McFarland Jr Floyd Rex and Raymond Lange of Odebolt caught their paddle fish limit on a South Dakota trip. The fish have smooth mouths and no teeth and lay on the lake bottom. They used weighted hooks that dragged the bottom to snag the fish. the largest weighed 30 pounds.
In the rough Northwest frontier Merrie Cowen endures hardship after her husband leaves for gold fields. She faces social scrutiny while awaiting word from Jim and contemplates independence as three men in town offer companionship and security. Regular Readers Roll notes Linda Reinders on the Honor Roll for borrowing books thirty times.
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