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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1960
Page
8
A satirical column muses on political campaigns and public life, contrasting campaign hustling with the broader costs of modern transport injuries, weather quirks, and aging media tropes. It riffs on names and phrases, ending with a quip about atomic submarines and recruiting.
A quirky survey of curios from LeGrand Iowa and distant myths, noting a Devil’s Anvil mesa tied to Indian legend and childhood ear to the ground hearings. It also touches on humor fueling creativity, a hardy philosophy, and a cow swallowed gadget warning of bloat.
A ledger style list details payments and payroll for multiple districts including supplies, repairs, fuels, and services. Notable entries include Sinclair Refining Co. Diesel Fuel Dist. all areas 493.07, Storck Chevrolet repairs Dist. all districts, and payrolls for Hundertmark, Origer, Johnson, Peters, Wilson, and Kisch with amounts ranging from 142.17 to 256.10.
County board minutes show labor, wages, and mileage items including Barbara McConnell, Gene Kane, and Lou Myers. Motions approve the Aug wage report, settle Agnes Elizabeth Brownlee account, accept J B Ells justice quarterly report, cancel drainage district laterals, refund assessments, and approve Faber Construction contract bond. Board adjourned sine die.
Graettinger Bowling League standings list teams at Imperial Lanes Estherville with top shows. High team three game score 2236 by Hersleff's Clothing. high individual three games 627 by Smith, 511 Sjeklocha, 493 Juhl. High team game 795 by Hammerberg Drug. high individual games 201 Smith 190 Michelson 189 Sjeklocha.
Pastor Roisen, a U S Navy veteran, recounts his faith revival and missionary call. He studied at St Olaf College and Luther Seminary, was ordained in 1953, and sailed for Madagascar with the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Now stationed in St Paul, he prepares for renewed Madagascar work and will speak at Family Night with mission slides.
Jake Burghgraef, a farmer living near Sanborn, was reported in critical condition following an incident. Authorities investigated the scene and provided early updates on his health status as the case develops.
Budh Gund fell from a 20 foot stack of baled hay on the farm sustaining a neck fracture. He is paralyzed from the neck down and his condition is complicated by pneumonia.
A ring lost 27 years ago by Mrs. Ida Mueller was found in a garden by Leo Kirsch. The ring, in excellent condition, bore the owner's initials and year. It was returned to the owner, now Mrs. Jay Lighter of Sacred Heart, Minnesota.
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