12 Mar 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1953
Page
1
Rates listed for Palo Alto Emmet Counties and towns Fenton and Terril show one year 2.50 dollars six months 1.25 dollars three months 0.50 dollars and outside territory rates 2.50 per year with other amounts omitted or unclear.
The Graettinger district sees 639 voters turnout on a major school building measure amid estimates of over 1200 eligible voters. Supt Manchester faces criticism for perceived self voting trends while a nostalgic clipping recalls a Kentucky public sale and a wartime reunion tale involving local residents and former service members.
Notice announces Sister Mary Hilda as Executrix of Mary Swift estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors urged to settle debts and file claims with the District Court Clerk authenticated for allowance. Dated March 2 1963. Attorney Joseph F. Hand represents the estate.
Dr KE L Johnson advertises optometry services in Gardston Hotel Building Esterville with office phone 72 offering vision exams, eyewear, and related eye care.
Mrs. James Duhn, a noted Palo Alto county pioneer, died at her Highland township home last Thursday. A report notes a severe influenza wave hit northwest Town, reducing Graettinger school attendance by over one fourth. The Dolliver high school basketball team claimed the Class B crown at Spirit Lake, beating Graettinger 24 to 20 and Arnolds Park 16 to 11.
A statewide program titled A Stable Family in an Unstable World will be discussed at the Third Annual Family Life Conference at Town State College March 19 and 20. Speakers include Rev. Reuben Youngdahl, Dr. Glenn Hawks, Prof. William Smith Jr, and Bill Martin Jr. The event targets parents and rural youth with talks on family stability, teen-parent relationships, and a father’s responsibilities. Transportation for the first five callers and room reservations are arranged. The Women's County Committee will meet March 16 for a luncheon and business session, with Mrs. Wm. Stillman reporting on legislation.
Elkader loses one of its oldest residents with the passing of 91 year old H. D. Brown. A lifelong member of the community he had lived in Elkader since 1884.
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