11 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1954
Page
1
A reader recalls an odd reaction when opening a can of paste shoe polish. A fizzing edge expanded, prompting immediate resealing. The incident sparked curiosity about materials and storage effects.
The Quipping Post suggests a playful bet remedy for a losing feeling with a foam rubber applicator pad popping from polish. A wife’s laughter frames the anecdote as Day ton Merriman’s column notes a boss as reward for the winner. McIntosh News reports many residents called Timea office about Monday's election results.
Reported wagers on reaching 600 ballots gave way to 444 ballots cast, a strong showing vs last year’s 530 with three extra issues. Despite the gains, turnout remains well under half of about 1200 qualified voters.
Fragmentary OCR shows a devotional note citing Bible verses John 11 55 212 50 and 2 Corinthians 18 31. The legible text indicates a religious reading list or sermon reference without a clear event or person. Further context is needed to identify author or publication details.
Homemakers plan to attend the Family Life Conference from March 26 at Iowa State College Campus with the theme Roots of Family Happiness. Edith Sampson heads the speaker lineup and is noted as a lawyer and former alternate delegate to the United Nations. The event includes symposiums, panels, plays, music, banquet, and coffees, with room reservations and rides available via the Extension Office.
A March changes list for Graettinger and nearby areas shows numerous relocations among residents. Families moving include Fink Noble ONeill Paulsen and Frick families, with farms and homes swapped around town. Weather and poor roads hinder moving as several households shift to new properties and farms in the region.
A sermon explores three biblical Ifs tied to the Cross. It stresses genuine Christianity means daily self denial and costly service, not mere admiration. Jesus’ cross theme is about death to self leading to life and drawing all people to him.
Readable county directory items show officials Auditor Martin Thompesn Clerk E M Thompson Sheriff Richard Miller Recorder Mrs Ellen Brereton Engineer T R Martin Treasurer Mercer Richter Attorney I A Prichard Coroner Dr J R Hyde Supervisors WH Bargman Jon Joyce ard William Fogarty Wm McConnell A P Ricklof Matt Brown and church leaders Immaculate Conception Father E S Maynard Methodist Rev R E Hodgkin First Lutheran Rev Paul G Tele St Paul’s Luthersa Rev Arthur W Sorensen with addresses and office hours at 133 North 4th and 152 ESTHERVILLE area offices.
Mr and Mrs James Wolfe and Mrs George Sampson with family relocate from southwest of Graettinger to a farm near Rinsted.
Pete Christensen of Hartley lost his index finger when a cleaning cloth caught in a household electric fan. The fabric became entangled in the blades, pulling his finger into the unit and severing it between the knuckle and first joint.
Mr and Mrs Jim Clark of Eldora welcomed a second son on Washingtons birthday and were urged to name him George. They favored the name but faced a problem: their first son is named.
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