09 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1969
Page
1
A fragmentary column reflects on autumn weather and frost edging the season. It touches on travel plans, mild humor about ice and winter, and mentions an anthropologist’s note on tribes beating the ground and yelling as a primitive expression, contrasting with an American label.
In the District Court of Iowa Palo Alto County the estate of Ole C Peterson is probate. Agnes C Peterson appointed executor with creditors urged to file claims within six months from the second publication. Dated October 1, 1969. Second publication October 16, 1969.
A fragmented local listing shows multiple public roles and organizations. Names like Wayne Potter Leland Stiles Forrest Peterson Omer Gjerde and Tom Millen appear as officers or board members for churches, clubs, and civic groups such as AMERICAN Legion Auxiliary Lions Club Woman's Club and local churches. Also cited are contact details for Fuhrman Funeral Home and a low cost rental notice.
From The Times Of Oct 12 1944 the Henry Garretts farm home was damaged by fire of unknown origin Sunday forenoon. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with booster pump and equipment as neighbors helped. other local notes include a shower for Lt irg ROL Jensen and wife, Fire Prevention Week observance at Graettinger school, a Ringsted game win 7 to 2, and Cpl Lyal C Bonstead released from a Burma hospital after malaria battles.
Down Library Lane presents How To Marry A Minister by Martha Hickman a humorous tale of life as a minister’s wife. The Driftwood Flower Arrangement Book by Merile Soutar shows driftwood use as decor for flower shows and home display.
A 22 pound squash was among several oversized vegetables found in the garden of Mrs. Walter Prouty in Dallas Center. The harvest underscores a curious yield from the plot, drawing attention to local gardening efforts and notable produce.
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