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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1961
Page
1
A reflective editorial laments the pressure on teens during prom and graduation season. It recounts the death of an 18 year old, links parental coaching to youth development, and argues for professional instruction beyond home training to prevent mediocrity.
A witty remark notes that reunions reveal classmates who have gained weight and hair loss, making them barely recognizable from former days. The line comments on time and aging with humor, reflecting a social observation about long-separated peers.
Ackley memorializes Goettel's general store begun by W H Goettel in 1886. The long running business offered groceries dry goods nations and featured a millinery department, marking a historic end as it passes into history after 735 years.
Directory compiles church listings and county offices with district supervisors and local leaders. It includes names like Father Clement Flannery Rev. Ralph Grote Rev. Irving Paterson and community groups such as Chamber of Commerce President Alan Heerslet, Legion Auxiliary President Alela Gameron, and American Legion Commander Lawrence Thomeen.
Reading focuses on 11 Thessalonians with guidance from Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Lesson outlines practical conduct, diligence, and living righteously drawing on 4:29 to 24, 6:6-8, 23:39, 24:9-44 and Ecclesiastes, plus 11 Thessalonians 3:6-13.
A sermon style piece links diligence to daily effort, ants as a model, and the Latin root dúlčio to love. It warns against sloth, notes fire ants as destructive intruders, and ends with a contrast between loving work and doing nothing, stressing steady, joyful labor.
May 21 1936 and May 28 mark Graettinger High School seniors commencement. The 1936 class roster lists Harvey Anderson Marvin Barber Nora Bisgaard Agatha Craven Clarence Christiansen Jule Duffy Florence Conway Robert Cappen Dorothy Duhn Evelyn Elsenbast Dale Gander Willard Graettinger Alice Henningsen Alma Herelm Verna Hampson Malcolm Jensen Glenn Johnson Sylvia Jorgensen Glen Lundgren Glen Masters Alvin Mills Edward McCarty John McDonald Carmen Nelson Willis Noble Ralph Rasmussen Gilbert Reeves Marian Singer Earnest Skattebo Ethel Westfall Gertrude Webbe. The Graettinger baseball team defeated Half a Friday 17 to 4. Hon A H Henningsen Palo Alto county representative will deliver Memorial Day address in Ruthner. C L Torreson Wallingford bought four lots along state highway with Robbins Avenue. service station and several cottages included. from Wm Boecker. Pettis Garrar of Kansas City to fight Jo Jo White of Duluth eight rounds in Graettinger boxing show. Other bouts listed: O Hara vs Baedke Werrington vs Dobbins Petiti vs VanDitt Goodsen vs Johnson McDonald vs.
Referee announced Rev. Herbert Marsh of Spirit Lake will officiate. The event is billed as a strong card likely to stretch the boxing center’s seating. Graettinger market report notes corn 49c, oats 15c to 18c, eggs 14¢, butter 0c.
The board conducted a regular session on May 8 1964 with all members present approving the prior meeting minutes and paying all bills in full. A transfer of 2000 from the general fund to the bond fund was approved and salaries for various suppliers and service firms were listed with amounts, followed by adjournment.
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