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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1965
Page
8
A whimsical Thanksgiving column from Boonville Missouri humorously notes a cafe sign about serving God and fellowmen. The piece reflects rural gratitude, family gatherings with baking, pumpkins, corn fodder decorations, and appreciation for rains, farmers, and uniformed boys, urging readers to enjoy life and smile.
Lars Larmon, news editor of the Emmetsburg Reporter and Democrat, was named winner of the Northwest Iowa Soil Conservation Short Course contest. Eighteen counties competed. Kenneth Wassel cited Larmon’s strong interest in soil conservation as decisive. The award is given by the Mississippi Valley Association to one person in four states at the Permanent Agriculture Banquet in Sioux City hosted by the Sioux City Journal and Chamber of Commerce. Graettinger Times editor P. T. Cody won the 1961 prize in 1964.
Mrs. William Blair of rural Vail is awarded a certificate for being among 5,000 outstanding young women of Armusteh. She is honored for her ability, accomplishments and community service. National advisory board included Mrs Lyndon B Johnson and presidents of national women’s organizations.
Movie listings note MGM film Your Cheatin Heart about Hank Williams stars George Hamilton and Audrey with a Thanksgiving week show Wed and Thu Nov 24 25 plus matinee. Also Clarence The Cross Eyed Lion features Dick and Marshall Thompson at the Ghel Y theatre with Saturday Sunday showings.
A film called Cross-Eyed Lion screens over the weekend starring Richard Haydn as a stiff British schoolmaster in Africa who battles a peculiar fear. The comedy sets a romp with jungle antics and Haydn’s signature deadpan delivery.
Airman 2nd class Duaine G. Dierks son of Mr and Mrs George Dierks of rural St Ansgar has been assigned to the 20th Field Maintenance Squad Toulbesieres Air Force Base France He is the third generation to serve in France reflecting a family tradition of military service.
A large rock like object thought to be petrified wood was found while plowing the Welcome Jones farm ten miles northwest of Mallard. The Jones family believes the log was buried years ago to solve recurring trouble caused by the obstruction. Save Graettinger Stamps.
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