07 May 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
1
Subscription rates listed for Palo Alto Emmet County Fenton and Terris. One year costs 2.00 Six months 1.00 Three months 0.75 outside the territory one year 2.50.
Vibrant spring fishing reports from Ingham Lake highlight M C Grodland’s four 11 inch bull heads and Nick Spear’s 13 inch catches. Weather notes, TV derby chatter, and a visit from Capt Eugene Voigt add local color as rainfall eases and planting season nears.
An unnamed speaker notes an absence in the office and offers an apology to readers, asking for understanding and clarifying the intended meaning. The exchange shows courtesy amid a small disruption.
South Pasadena obituaries note L C Christiansen dies at home and burial planned. Dynamite blast injures Nels Nelson but nearby Chris Jensen escapes unharmed on Alfred Nelson farm. Alfred Nelson's brother also present. George Truesdell hospitalized with arm infection after accident. Oral Bonstead joins Graettinger creamery as assistant, previously at Ruthven. Gordon Sandvig named assistant at Swea City creamery. Mixed social event honors Mr and Mrs Floyd Masters. Miss Florence Berdin runs for county recorder. J J Mahan and Mrs Graettinger attend Palo Alto opening. Local ladies attend millinery demo. birth notices report a son for M L Johnson and a daughter for Joe Kathman.
Two year old Wayne Esbeck of near Elk Horn drowned in a stock tank on the family farm in a recent incident.
The Farm Bureau women’s county committee met at the Extension Office on April 28 to continue plans for the 1953-54 program. Reports from the special chairman were given. The health committee will cooperate in stamping out Brucellosis and study mental health. Mrs Twigg led, Pennies for Friendship and international affairs were discussed, and aging spring conference notes were shared. Committee results favored topics like home sewing, holiday decoration, ceramics, knitting, home beautification, and more. Mrs McFadyen spoke of crafts from a Minnesota camp and Rural Women’s Day was debated. Next meeting is July 20 with many attendees listed. Hobby note: at Cimrinda, Mrs Harmon collects dolls, china, and glass dating back ninety years.
All eleven applicants for the job of postmaster at Anamosa must try again as the department rejects all applications and orders a new examination.
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