22 Nov 1962
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1962
Page
1
Local harvests abound with plenty for households as farmers report bountiful crops this year. Meanwhile global hotspots including Cuba and Berlin shape the wider news cycle, influencing markets and national discourse.
A historic passage urges gratitude for liberty and service as American scouts in distant lands and home front advance. It notes Thanksgiving as a time to savor blessings and honor those who risk life for freedom while Christmas seal officers call for contributions to the tubercular relief drive.
The passage discusses TB and related health challenges while noting U S wealth disparities. It cites figures on non-millionaires and millionaires in the United States, including a 1953 reference to the number of millionaires. The tone blends public health and economic statistics.
Mrs. John Hearn grew a curiously shaped New Guinea bean described as similar to summer squash but far too large to be tasty. The giant bean weighs 12 pounds, prompting curiosity about its origin and growth.
Graettinger trading stamps and license exams announced for Estherville Orange City Emmetsburg Spencer Rock Rapids Spirit Lake and Sibley with morning sessions Saturdays. Social Security office in Fort Dodge releases Emmetsburg Estherville and Spirit Lake locations and dates November December for visits and requires appointments by writing to the district office.
Directory lists Roy T Peterson Walter H Bargman Lester Johnson Russell Peterson Rickless superintendent Bethel Lutheran Rev J Reitz pastor Methodist Rev CG Curtis Grace Baptist Clarence Hipley Wallingford Lutheran Rev Glaser Immanuel Lutheran Benjamin Colivet pastor
A church crowd hears a sermon on the jailer who asked what to do to be saved. Paul explains belief in Jesus as the grace of God and the gift of mercy, suggesting the jailer’s decision may have begun with his question and the jailer could have chosen yes to Jesus.
Obituary reports Mrs. Joe Gabrielsen dies of pneumonia. Weather notes mention light snow delaying threshing and cool conditions with 10 to 14 degrees above zero. Jack Phillips takes Windsor Hotel & Cafe. Art hur Bunday out. 4-H Club meets. local marriages and funerals recorded. Alfred Skow barber business noted.
Charley Jensen has enlisted in the U S navy and leased the east room of Woodman Hall for a display room. The arrangement places Jensen in service while his leased space will showcase items related to his assignment and Navy display efforts.
A biographical novel of Charles Dickens traces his childhood family background youth and early writing career his marriage friendships and career development. The work is a sympathetic yet honest portrait and a Literary Guild September selection. New member Pam Iverson joins the THREE HUNDRED CLUB.
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