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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
1
A reader comments on the community farmers panel hosted by St. Paul’s church noting the lively discussion on farm problems but many loose ends remain. The piece reflects on policy talk, travel miles, divorce rates, and a nostalgic fishing scene as a backdrop to civic interest. A state historical society reference closes the fragment.
In March 1901 Lloyd Township voters approved a two story wooden school building at Terris costing 4000 dollars. Completed in October it centralized seven rural schools and moved pupils to the new central schoolhouse, marking Iowa's second real consolidated school five years after Buffalo Center's first.
The Whisker Club plans a town centennial showcase in Belmond, starting April first with board display to promote the milestone. Local residents and organizers anticipate a year of events leading to the celebration.
State of Iowa notice lists Elmer Masters as Administrator of the Estate of Trena Masters late of Palo Alto County deceased. Creditors urged to pay debts and file claims with the Clerk of the District Court. Dated February 28 1956. Burt and Prichard, Attorneys.
Mondays at Estherville and Orange City Tuesdays at Emmetsburg Wednesdays at Spencer Thursdays at Rock Rapids Fridays at Spirit Lake Saturdays at Sibley mornings only Local readers can plan visits to the listed locations on the specified days.
A readable OCR of Graettinger Iowa listings shows city officials, department heads, and local services including water well drilling, optometry, municipal plant trustees, supervisors, coroner, and church affiliations. Names such as Thomas Thomson Leo Hughes Craven DeVries Hersleff Kirkegaard Olesen and others appear alongside local businesses and public offices.
The F C Wiegmann grocery stock and fixtures will be sold at auction here Friday starting at 1 p m Many merchants anticipated at the sale A display ad in this week s Times lists full particulars Weather remains mild with February like days Coach Dunmire s High School baseball practice began Feb 23 Graettinger expected to have a strong team School election set for Monday March 9 polling 1 to 6 p m City Hall a three year term seat to replace S E Sandvig John Graettinger and Martin Myhre named as candidates for director J A Jensen ends 15 year run at Jensen Hardware effective March 1 Amid local notices a new edition about to be released
A compact analysis compares Greek cyclic history with a biblical linear view. It argues history moves toward a future single epoch under Christ, not endlessly circling, and asserts Jesus will return to end time events with God sovereignly guiding mankind.
Eight new books for youth join shelves at Down Library Lane. Esther Carlson’s The Long Way Around highlights a shy girl gaining confidence among peers. Cornelia Meigs’ Fair Wind to Virginia follows Hal and Peggy Morrow as they seek a new life in colonial America. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott continues the tales of Meg Jo Beth and Amy March.
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