26 Nov 1959
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1959
Page
1
The annual Christmas Seal Letter urges support for TB associations to fund tuberculin tests chest X rays and health education. The message recalls the White Plague era and notes about 3000 voluntary groups will aid in detecting 70,000 new TB cases, with the aim of protecting families this season.
The notice lists license exam locations by day: Mondays Estherville and Orange City, Tuesdays Emmetsburg, Wednesdays Spencer, Thursdays Rock Rapids, Fridays Spirit Lake, Saturdays Sibley mornings. It also notes social security representative visits at Emmetsburg courthouse on the first and third Wednesdays (10:00 to 2:00) and at Estherville city hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays (8:30 to 12:00).
An item notes scriptural passages Acts chapter nine verses one through nine and Romans chapter five verses six through eleven as devotional readings. It highlights Paul’s conversion journey and the demonstration of Christ reconciling us while we were powerless and sinners. The diary-like reference invites contemplation of faith mercy and reconciliation through Christ.
A 16th century style contemplation on Saint Paul’s Damascus conversion as pivotal to New Testament writing. The speaker argues Paul’s change was unique yet essential, framing conversion as a starting point for sainthood and Christian mission.
A critical reflection on religious transformation contrasts a violent extremist with a genuine Christian conversion. It centers on Paul’s Damascus encounter and two founding questions to Christ: Who are you Lord and what will you have me do. The piece notes personal zeal versus humble surrender.
Local chair man Elisabeth Spies reports steady Red Cross membership support in Graettinger. Miss Loretta Besany and Gabriel Pegum wed at Bammersburg on November 6. Graettinger high school presented The Belle of Barcelona at Hawkeye Theatre, directed by Edward Snyder with Genevieve Sands. Weather remained mild with no snow yet, ideal for corn picking while lawns stay green despite October frosts. Spotless Black Poland boars for sale at Hoover prices near insurance corn trade offers.
The Graettinger Municipal Light Board met with members present. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. All bills except B C Bunn were approved for payment. The meeting adjourned with motion carried. Names listed include Lars C Petersen James F Hansen and G F Shaver with secretary Josephine Fitzpatrick.
A library notice advertises Journey Into Christmas by Bess Streeter Aldrich at Down Library Lane with weekly hours on Saturdays 2 to and Wednesdays 3 to. It highlights Aldrich’s Christmas stories including The Drum Goes Dead and Star Across the Tracks and lists local members and families connected to the event.
Mayor Thomsen convened a special council session to canvass the November 3 1959 municipal election. Present were DeVries Hersleff Kirkepford with Nissen Olesen absent. Official totals show 332 ballots cast 379 valid 3 spoiled. Earl F Lehigh named mayor and Leo B Hughes elected treasurer along with five councilmen Knudtson Millea Rolfson Schealler Stueve. Motion to adjourn carried.
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