24 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
1
Local readers describe air defense concerns and community actions. Citizens discuss ground observer posts, reporting procedures, and drills while noting youths and clubs participating in preparedness activities.
Bearded Sioux Rapids men Jonnoy McLain and Al Treiner toured Storm Lake to promote the community centennial. Meanwhile ten men with beards were arrested there on a stealing charge, but when Bigux Rapids men appeared a nervous employee phoned the sheriff and they were released. The piece urges better roading and shipping to reduce livestock loss in transit.
A long list of county and town officials and professionals appears, naming roles such as Sheriff Auditor Recorder Clerk-Treasurer and district supervisors, plus educators, doctors, and service providers. Notable names include Thomas Thomson Leo Hughes Craven DeVries Grady Frost and Matt Brown. The directory also mentions Arthur Anderson Co Abstracts of Titles and local service firms in Emmetsburg Iowa Graettinger and Wallingford.
Luke M45 examines how Christians should live within the vast web of human relations. He argues that Jesus’ Salt and Light call believers to apply love in every relationship, transforming family and public life alike, and warns against withdrawal or mere worldly assimilation.
J MuCarty town clerk opened a meeting naming A Johnson chairman. A ticket led by Fred Spies for mayor and included Clarence Clemmen Henry Westergard Mike Weinholwer Max Baumpartner J J Sullivan for council, Elizabeth Jensen as treasurer. Also notes train schedule changes and local home construction updates amid a cold snap.
Terri reports A H Henningsen leads business while Lyman Bailey makes interior upgrades at Osher Department Move. Bailey bowls a 134 shooter a score he repeated three times to qualify for a rare American Bowling Congress award. His year average stands at 134 and he is ambidextrous.
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