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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1956

Page

6

Wallingford Halloween Party Draws 123 Registered

Local Legion auxiliary and business groups sponsored a Halloween party for Wallingford children. 123 registered. comic movies, treats, and a dollar prize for those at home were planned. Registration was led by Mrs. Vernon Torreson and Mrs. Gifford Osher. Arnie Olson is local region commander.

the Legion, Auxiliary, Luther League and Business Men of Wallingford Vernon Torreson Gifford Osher Arnie Olson

City Meat Market Graettinger Iowa advertisement

Graettinger Iowa meat market promotes best meats and groceries for Sunday dinners. Showcases fresh and cured meats ham and bacon at low prices plus cream milk bread fruits vegetables. Prop Robert Simonsen invites patronage and offers telephone contact.

Robert Simonsen

Birthday milestone for James A Frazier in Bedford

James Alexander Frazier celebrated his 105th birthday at Bedford. He was born in Wisconsin during the Fillmore presidency, tying the milestone to a long life spanning a century and a half.

Bedford James Alexander Frazier Wisconsin Fillmore

Eye Loss For Clarksville Farmer Louis Hirsch

Louis Hirsch of Clarksville, a farmer, lost an eye when a handcrank slipped from his grip and struck him in the face. He was working at his farm when the accident occurred, authorities said.

Louie Hirsch Clarksville

Graettinger FFA members attend National Convention in Kansas City

On October 15, Mr Satory and three Graettinger FFA boys Gary Johnson Larry Masters and Larry Herke traveled to Kansas City Missouri to attend the National FFA convention They joined official sessions and toured industries while Bob Reeves also attended and performed with the National FFA chorus and other vocal groups.

Mr. Satory

Sioux City Journal Tragedy Echoes A City Scandal

The article recounts local honors at a chamber and publishing company event with certificates for residents Leslie Baxter and family, Reuben Berkland, John Duhn, Louis Elbert, and Robert Darrah with spouses, plus a separate brutal tale of a boy in 18 years old who wrecked a curve experiment after early telephone pole ownership and reckless driving, resulting in a spinal injury and permanent paralysis.

Leslie Baxter Gracttinger Reuben Berkland Fenton Iowa John Duhn Ruthven Louis Elbert Pocahontas Robert Darrah Emmetsburg

Baxters Attend Sioux City Soil Conservation Banquet

Palo Alto County was well represented at the banquet on Nov 1 at the Auditorium in Sioux City. The event marked the year end for soil conservation winners from participating counties in the 1954 Program for Permanent Agriculture, cooperatively sponsored by Sioux City groups.

Palo Alto County Sioux City

Notable Local Lad Owns Pole and Wheelchair

A unique town figure stands out as the only boy who owns both a telephone pole and a wheelchair. Neighbors note the unusual pair reflects his interests and independence.

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