26 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1953
Page
1
A Graettinger elevator office displays a buffalo horn discovered by Alfred Simonsen on his farm north of town. He has carried the horn for a couple of years and the item draws curious attention from residents.
In a note from Abe Christensen at the elevator office a small pale stone relic about 12 to 14 inches long is described as nearly petrified. He recalls finding similar arrowheads and an Indian flint axe during cattle herding on the prairies long ago, noting he cannot recall buffalo herds but remembers other artifacts.
Hawarden couple Mr Walter Scott and Mrs Scott marked sixty years of marriage. Mrs Scott remains hospitalized with a broken hip from a recent fall.
In a historic medical advance Mount Sinai researchers report a nerve sparing procedure for Meniere's disease. The operation targets the chords tympani leaving the labyrinth intact. Fifty patients treated showed relief in 82 percent with no hearing loss or other adverse effects.
Graettinger High school closed its football season by defeating Spencer’s second team 20 to 16. Wikert scored twice, Hunt Grodland once, and Craettinger held Spencer at the one yard line on downs before Credland sprinted 80 yards for a touchdown. Local social notes mention travelers, visits, and a birth in Graettinger.
Business card for Dr Don C Green physician and surgeon in Graettinger Iowa. Office and residence numbers listed with phone connections and daily hours. Notes office hours 10 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 30 p.m. daily except Thursday afternoons.
A family tale recalls a seven year old boy left without schooling after a car crash. His parents shield him as neighbors remember a life altered by one fatal intersection accident and the scarce community support.
A notice describes a mentally retarded child lacking dedicated schooling and safe spaces, facing neighbor fear and parental concern, urging communities to offer understanding and help. A local incident mentions a five day fire at a corn cob pile with a company agreeing to cover all expenses. A separate report states 8 year old Andy Lamb jailed after a shooting incident injuring two youths.
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