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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1959
Page
10
A nostalgic column links the day to wide meanings for families. It honors mothers as makers and tears, notes gifts and memories, and recalls a Minnesota visit highlighting grandmothers and children, while contrasting Mother's and Father's Day.
Public notice from the State of Iowa Palo Alto County announces proof of will proceedings. Alma Borss, Clerk of the District Court, attaches official seal and orders reading of the will, date fixed May 107A near the proceedings, with witness Mary Steffen noted for a recently celebrated birthday.
Market brief discusses Ghlaettinger Markets and a visit to an embassy in San Salvador, Central America, referencing years of involvement and currency figures. Mentions potential windows of trade opportunity and historical ties with foreign markets. The text includes numbers such as 1.05 and 240 percent, implying price or rate context.
Charles Witt and Marvin Egeland, junior students from Graettinger High School, were chosen to attend the Hawkeye Boys State Camp in Des Moines June 10 through 13. Charles is the son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Witt of Graettinger and Marvin the son of Mr and Mrs Amos Egeland of rural Wallingford. Selection honors cited include honor courage loyalty scholarship and service. About 720 boys from across the state are expected to attend.
Next Saturday night's 9 p m drawing pays up to 125 dollars at participating Graettinger area stores. Clayton Duhn did not claim last week's 100 dollar prize per drawing officials. Shopping locally offers value across seasonal and staple items backed by local merchants.
The Graettinger American Legion and Auxiliary are planning the usual Memorial Day observance to be held Saturday May 30. Details of the program and observance will appear in a later issue of the Times.
Four Graettinger youths escaped serious injury Tuesday night when a 1955 Ford driven by Chuck Ditsworth left a gravel road southeast of Graettinger near the Howard Hingman farm. Passengers Linda Feikey Ann Tewrence and Bill Mammen were treated for cuts bruises and other injuries. A highway patrolman and Graettinger marshal Gib Stueve investigated the mishap Friday evening. Robert Kuyper of Graettinger escaped serious injury when his car went over a hill and hit a dead end two miles north and three east of Graettinger. Vehicle damage was estimated at 350 dollars.
Danny Murphy eight of Granettin ger won the Palo Alto county Mother's Day essay contest sponsored by the Rural Electric Cooperative. Manager George Stockdale announced the result highlighting Danny's title Why I would like to give mother an electric mixer for Mother's Day. Danny appears presenting an electric mixer to his mother in the photo. He was one of 32 contestants in the field.
Graettinger residents will vote in a special city election on remodeling and an addition to the town hall to house fire equipment and the public library. The bond would be up to 24000 dollars with a millage not more than 4.44 per year for 12 years. Officials estimate the average homeowner would pay about 5.25 dollars annually for 12 years, based on a 1500 dollar valuation, with a current tax levy of 70.89 mills on a 703,786 dollar valuation. Also noted are local rainfall, field work, and cool weekend temperatures with jackets needed and a low around 36 degrees.
Graettinger FFA held its regular meeting on May 5 installing officers Jim Mahan as president Benny Tonderum as vice president Kenny Jacobsen secretary Rodney Thim treasurer Ronald Christiansen reporter and Lennis Hurd sentdner A total of 40 members attended Annual Pirate pennant sales and pin award point requirements were discussed The Central Ballroom Arnokis hosts a dime dance Saturday
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