09 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1961
Page
1
Graettinger firemen complained about non-firemen’s cars crowding the Gabrielsen residence during a recent fire alarm. While no serious harm occurred, the congestion could have hindered firefighters if a worse blaze had broken out, with several trucks unable to reach the scene.
Graettinger reports on active community life with notices of a PTA minstrel show to aid scholarships, planned Pullman train service updates, and a Quaker Oats elevator project. Obituaries note the deaths of George Gremmeis and Mrs. John Wilson. Local sports begin with early basketball games at Dickens High School.
Publication of these minutes is required for information to the public. Everyone interested in such matters and Graettinger residents should take the opportunity to see what the town government must do in these matters.
The Graettinger directory lists county officials including Sheriff Recorder Treasurer Attorney Coroner and Supervisors by district. It also names County Superintendent of Schools and multiple church affiliations and pastors at FIRST LUTHERAN LOST ISLAND LUTHERAN METHODIST ST PAULS LUTHERAN and SOUTH WALNUT LUTHERAN and GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH.
Graettinger Iowa October 30 1961 meeting approves refunding of temporary gas revenue obligations with $155000 in Gas Revenue Bonds to be issued, securing future gasworks earnings. Resolution outlines bond form, terms, and purpose to refinance the outstanding obligations.
The Graettinger public library and its board invite the community to National Book Week from November 12 to 18. Hours are 2 to 5 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The library has added over 150 new books recently and offers a wide range of fiction and non fiction for all ages. The notice notes strong circulation and includes a poem about reading.
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