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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1961

Page

4

Methodist Church Loyality Sunday canvass article summary

Ralph Groteis pastor at Methodist Church with church school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am Loyalty Sunday marks the Every Member Canvass campaign. MYF groups meet on Thursdays. visitation teams gather Thursday at 8 pm. Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 5 at 8 30 am. FIRST LUTHERAN CG Lutheran church events listed. LOST ISLAND LUTHERAN services and Sunday School times noted.

Methodist Church Ralph Grote

Masses and Activities at St Pauls and South Walnut Lutheran

Sunday Masses at 10 a m with weekday Masses at 7 a m Confession Saturdays on the hour. St Pauls Lutheran led by Pastor H Irving Petersen features Thursday AL CW Prayer Hour 6 30 p m Luther League meeting 8 p m Senior Choir Saturday 9 15 a m confirmation class 9 a m Divine worship 10 15 a m Sunday school 8 p m Family Night with Note burning and Date With Revolution Pot luck lunch Wednesday 8 30 a m Vacation church school urging children from kindergarten to grade 8 South Walnut Lutheran led by Pastor Petersen offers 7 p m Luther League Bible Study and 9 15 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m Divine worship

ST. Paul's South Walnut Lutheran H. Leving Petersen Luther League Bible Study

Wallingford Lutheran Service and Choir Schedule

N L Jolivette pastor leads worship at 10 a m with L A Mathre in charge. Junior Choir meets at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 45 a m.

Wallingford Lutheran N. L. Jolivette L. A. Mathre

Charlie Luhman: blind farmer of independence and insight

Charlie Luhman, blind for fifty years, owns an eighty acre farm and a town house, attends the Methodist church weekly, and travels by hitchhiking when away from home. He reads Braille and the older Point system, keeps informed via radio, and identifies people by voice, recalling colors and weather with remarkable accuracy.

Wm. Luhman Charlie

Charlie Grachtinger’s keen senses aid town life and habitat concern

The elderly Graettinger resident relies on smell to locate places in town and on sound to identify surroundings. He mourns habitat loss and wildlife decline while noting his only remembered business figure C A Jensen. Friends in town and country sustain him as he endures a severe handicap. He is the brother of Mrs. C QC Wikert of Graettinger and Mrs. Elmer Miner of Estherville.

Charlie C. A. Jensen C. QC Wikert Graettinger Elmer Miner Estherville

Notice on Dog Control Provisions and Penalties

The document outlines a mayor issued dog muzzle mandate for a period not exceeding ninety days, requiring dog owners to muzzle or confine pets to prevent biting. It designates the marshal or appointee to kill unmuzzled dogs running at large post proclamation. Violations carry up to thirty days imprisonment or a fine up to one hundred dollars, with jail time for nonpayment up to thirty days.

May is Mailbox Improvement Month Observed

The Annual Mail Box Improvement Program is being observed this May. Graettinger postmaster R. T. Nane announced the initiative. The Department encourages rural patrons to participate.

R. T. Nane Graettinger

Mailbox standards boost neatness and delivery safety

Livery service should provide sturdy boxes kept in good repair with a neat appearance for weather protection and reliability. Owners should inscribe names and numbers on boxes or doors, keep supports painted, and present a tidy front door image. suggestions include filling ruts, white painting, and planting flowers behind the box.

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