03 Oct 1963
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1963
Page
1
A Graettinger resident argues that closing a local business impacts the town’s tax base and millage, stressing every resident’s stake in community vitality. Pirates prepare for homecoming against Sioux Rapids, with annual pie and coffee wager at stake in a longstanding column clash.
The speaker hints at enjoying refreshments and expects the Codys at the 50-yard Mine on October 4. Two years earlier a notable snowstorm left ground and trees blanketed in white on a Saturday, September 30, remembered in local chatter. Social Security contact station schedule lists Emmetsburg Estherville Spencer postings with dates from October to December and instructions to request appointments via the Fort Dodge district office.
A compact notice lists Bethel Lutheran Church led by Rev. J. Reitz and Methodist Church with pastor C. F. Curtis. Also named are Grace Baptist Church with Glacance Shipley, Wallingford Lutheran under A Glaser, and Immanuel Lutheran with Benjamin Couvet as pastor.
Be Our Files notes L A Ferguson former Graettinger resident and town marshal died at his home in Seymour Iowa on Tuesday September 20 Funeral arrangements were not listed The report also mentions local events including Palo Alto County hospital bond vote Nov 1938 and a petition to submit it two years after prior defeat by 69 votes
Notice reports Russell Peterson appointed administrator of the estate of Charlotte Rubink, deceased resident of Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors urged to pay debts and file verified claims with the District Court Clerk by law. Dated September 24 1963 in Emmetsburg Iowa with attorney Charles H. Barlow.
The event will be held Monday for the Iowa State Corn Husking Contest as reported by Arthur T. Thompson associate editor of Wallace's Farmer. The selected held is 65 acres and expected to yield over 80 bushels per acre Hibred corn. Adminstratrix of the Estate of Arthur Ritzman, late Palo Alto County deceased, seeks immediate payment and filing of claims with the District Court Clerk. Dated August 8, 1963. MARIE E. NEWBERRY administratrix, SHEPARD & SHEPARD attorneys.
Statement of Ownership filed September 30 1963 for The Graettinger Times published weekly in Graettinger Iowa. Publisher and editor Falmer T Cody. owner Palmer T Cody. Bondholders none. Average copies 1265 with 1228 paid, 11 via agents, 10 free. total 1249. Certification of accuracy by publisher.
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