05 Oct 1961
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1961
Page
1
A longtime Graettinger message invites residents to share news from home or neighborhood as frustrations fade and years pass. It thanks subscribers and local advertising merchants for strong support, and extends a hearty thank you to everyone.
Fire Prevention Week spans October 8 to October 14 with emphasis on public fire safety. Times advertisers join the Graettinger Fire Department to promote awareness and prevention efforts across the community.
The 39th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week notes 11350 fire deaths last year with property losses over a billion dollars. Cooperative action urged. Saturday's September snow marked the first in September since the 1940s, with Ira Schultz recording prior snows. Autumn colors begin to peak as trees along High and Ingham Lake Road show vibrant foliage.
Dave Allison of Manly dug six large potatoes weighing eight pounds in total with the largest at two pounds.
Wednesdays at Spencer. Thursdays at Rock Rapides. Fridays at Spirit Lake. Saturdays at Sibley mornings only. Event times and venues listed for recurring community activities. Examples include local groups meeting for study, recreation, or cultural programs at each location.
Graettinger listing includes Attorney Coroner Supervisors for all districts Mrs. Alice Yoch Jack Phillips Charles Barlow Dr J L Coffey County Superintendent of Schools and church directories for Community Church Immaculate Conception First Lutheran Lost Island Lutheran Methodist Church with Reverends Flannery Fjetstul Curtis and others.
Palo Alto voters may approve a bond issue on November 3 for 23 miles more paving of primary roads in the county. Edward Sullivan, Trinity College student in Sioux City, plans weekend in Graettinger. Local notes report county candidates A H Henningsen for state representative and Joseph P Hand for county attorney.
The essay argues Christians grow by following Jesus and studying the four Gospels. It cites Paul copy me guidance, notes that true growth requires visible, all‑round Christian examples, and warns many Christians are stunted due to lack of nourishing, exemplary faith. It emphasizes universal moral laws and the need for practical application today.
Emmetsburg court house holds sessions from 10 to 2 Wednesdays on October 4 and 18, November 1 15 29, December 13 and 27. Estherville city hall hosts sessions from 10 30 to 2 Tuesdays on October 10 24, November 7 21, December 5 and 19.
New fiction copy of Walter D Edmonds novel features the Mohawk Valley story of Gilbert Manuin and his wife during the Revolutionary War. The library lists Saturday hours 2 to 5 and Wednesday hours 2 to 5 while welcoming new members Dennis Nelson Sheryl Kulow Jimmy Murphy Joyce Lammers Christine Wikert Ruby Harris and Terry Hanson.
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