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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
6
A long standing harvest tradition, county fairs revive nationwide after wartime limits. Early fairs centered on agriculture and trade, with entertainment minimal. By the 19th century, shows included midways, rope walkers, and prize livestock, while food concessions helped fund prizes and expenses.
At Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio coeds turn to hand painted blouses as an affordable campus trend Bettie Jane Buchanan of Barberton Ohio created the first blouse as a gift for her mother The idea spread through home economics and art classes turning into a notable extracurricular activity on campus
Kenosha Wisconsin firm launches a bookkeeping by mail service to aid small businesses. Operated by Charles Goodell and Earle Munger, Kenosha Business Service serves over 30 clients, including restaurants, filing stations, bowling alleys, drug stores, retailers, taverns, auto dealers, garages, and a printing firm.
Aviation notes report a rapid rise in private plane activity with about 2000 sales and service stations nationwide. The sector expects 250 million dollars in sales from plane units this year and 350 million in total income next year as maintenance grows in importance for single and twin engine craft.
The number of certificated civilian airports and landing areas in Almola has doubled in the past year, states Robert Dewey of the state department of aeronautics. Progress includes improvements to existing fields and new airport constructions. There are now 152 certificated civilian airports and 92 landing areas in process or certificated, up from 85 a year ago.
A speaker warns that the republic’s life depends on citizens fulfilling their obligation to vote and participate in government. It cautions against apathy, explains the danger of minority rule, and urges voting in primaries and all elections to preserve freedom. A veteran’s wheelchair example ends with a reminder of personal responsibility.
The piece urges steadfast faith and personal integrity through Daniel’s example, contrasting popular pressure with standing by right. It cites Beecher’s courage, notes God granting wisdom to Daniel, and warns that those aligned with God endure scrutiny but prevail. It ends by commenting on postwar policy debates and preparedness.
A wrap-around blouse offers quick assembly for evening wear with bead trim and sequins. It also suits daytime use for embroidery with bold monogram, featuring finishes in sizes 12 14 and 16 for the Dressup Moyse pattern.
The text suggests keeping swaves and flowers close to the Watler sprayer pantlyard for freshness. It notes violets absorb little water when stems are Abri, Coles plants grow better in shade but darken with more sun, and Organdie looks crisper if ron ed on the wrong side when wet.
The text argues that even scoffers prefer a culture shaped by Bible ideas, while warning the Bible remains a dangerous force against greed, prejudice, and oppression in dominant social systems.
In Centralia, a wagered test pits a 200-pound man against a team of horses to see if he can dislodge them. In the first trial the 254-pound, 6 foot 2 tavern operator Bob Hin loses ground in a hole. a $100 stake. In the second trial the rope tautens and Hin suffers serious injuries.
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