Corn Harvest Safety Push Reduces Accidents in 1957
In the 10 state corn belt, the FIFA Safe Corn Harvest Program cut harvest accidents, some counties reporting zero accidents and others a 20 percent or more reduction. The program, alongside Future Farmers of America, promoted safe equipment use and operator adherence to manuals. A 1958 safety project was announced with a visiting PFA member. A humorous aside noted a catfish minnow catch and a rescued man from Ingham Lake mud, aided by Walter Blinkman.
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FIFA
Future Farmers of America
PFA
America
Estherville
Ingham Lake
Walter Blinkman
Harry Wahldieck
High Lake
Blinkman
Lester Smith
Gate Ticket Helpers Were Gract tinger Lions Volunteers
Volunteers from the Gract tinger Lions Club assisted at home Pirate football games selling tickets at the gate. The passage also extends sympathies to Catholic friends on the death of Pope Pius XII, noting his global impact as a religious leader and humanitarian.
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Gracttinger Lions Club
Pius XII
Huge cucumber found by Maquoketa gardener
Mrs Roy Miller of Maquoketa unearthed a giant cucumber in her patch. The vegetable stretched nearly 20 inches and weighed about 10 pounds, stunning onlookers with its size.
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Roy Miller
Maquoketa
Bazaar to be held by Catholic Ladies Aid Society
Catholic Ladies Aid Society members announce their annual bazaar on Tuesday at Hawkee Theatre basement with dine in meals. A recent kitten ball game ended 69 to 67 in favor of District No. 6. Miss Viola Heig coaches No. 6 and Miss Lily Sandvig teaches No. 5. Jal Bonstead scored 95.50 for first in the five state butter contest at Waterloo Dairy congress. Mr. Selmer Nelson of Fallon and Gertrude Nelson of Albert Lea wed at First Lutheran parsonage in Grachtinger on Oct 10. Ben F. Reeves returned from South Dakota with a load of Dakota horses.
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Catholic Ladies Aid Society
Dinemer
Hawkee
Lost Island Township
Waterloo Dairy Congress
Selmer Nelson
Fallon
Gertrude Nelson
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Grachtinger
Ben F. Reeves
South Dakota
Dakota
Mules and Horses Sold as Reeves Expands Shipping
Reeves focuses on Dakota shipment animals with mules selling fast while horses head to new buyers. B H Howell resigns as Rock Island agent in Graettinger after fifteen years to take a similar post at Dows, with a relief agent in charge. Vasey of Brycelin, Minnesota becomes Graettinger’s new agent and will move in about two weeks.
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Reeves
B. H. Howell
Rock Island
Graettinger
Dows
Mr. Vasey
Brycelin
Minnesota
Graecttinger
Bible Readings From Matthew Luke and Romans
The ibeseae presents devotional readings from Matthew 373-17 Luke passages and Romans 6 1 11. Readers are invited to reflect on faith and baptism themes across these scriptures.
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Matthew
Luke
Decisive Day in Jesus Baptism Marks Turning Point of Life
In a reflection on October 19 1958 the author notes milestones in Christian memory the annunciation the birth and presentation of Jesus and his baptism as the dramatic hinge from private carpenter to public teacher and Messiah with the Holy Spirit coming at that moment. The essay contrasts literal and symbolic readings of the dove and highlights John the Baptist’s role in recognizing the event as decisive for Jesus future mission.
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Jesus
Christendom
John
Messiah
Jesus Baptism Spotlight Mirrors Calvary Beginnings
A church meditation on Jesus baptism as more than ritual, arguing the act signals Calvary’s start. It rejects sins forgiven, Old Law fulfillment, or role playing and presents Jesus siding with repentant sinners, identifying with humanity.
Swear by Apollo and the Isle of Rona
The tale follows Randall Woodbury a physician who travels to Edinburgh then accepts a post on the Isle of Rona. He faces rival suitors Ellen and Margery as strange powers and a threat of smallpox test his resolve amid island drama and romance.
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Apollo
Shirley Barker
Sally Anne
Randall Woodbury
Edinburgh
Passiure
America
Comyn Ehinn
Isle of Rona
Smillpox
Randall
Asrd
Margery
Kenneth
Roma
Mariety
Faror
Ellen
Andra
Kenneth Crary
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BP. T. Cody
Post Office
Graettinger, Ia
National Editorial Se
Asepergree
Palo Alto
Emmet Countiee
Fenton and Terril
Pasinsasblexan Igeegeete
Albert Suss
Cabinet
Cern
Emmet
Gerald Struve
Cumom
Ebeatcook
C. B. Kitchen
North & SI
C. A. Shiley
K. L. Johnson
Optometrist Vision Specialist
Gardston
J. Emmett Martin
Phono
Olene Jacobson, D.V.M
Iowa
Ted Enuctson
NMA
TIMES
Weenan
DIREC
Police
Albert City
Cle
Chi Justice O Trusti Dames F
Clark
HE Trettinger
Thomas Thomson
Leo Hughes
John DeVries
Kirkegaard
Icials
Rtin
Thompson Joyd
Dohard
Miller
Alica
Yack
Ivin Sampson
Carl Spies
Hyde
Robert Dawson
Graettinger Times
A. H. Hobson
Optometrist
Emmetsburg
G. H. Frye
EL Smith
Seeine Ree
Findlay and
Kallin-Peterson
Immaculate Conception
Father E
Maynard
First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran
ST. Paul's Lutheran and
South Walnut Lutheran
Rev. H. Irving Petersen
Grace Baptist Church
Leonard Huobsacher
Wallingford Lutheran
Norbert Jullvotte
Directory OF Graettinger Organizations
Community Clus
John Wolfe
Woman's Club
Esther Basmusee
Legion Auxiliary
Mire, Henry Jensen
CLUB
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO
Monument Co, Inc
North Court House
Fort Dodge, Town
Oscar Lee
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County
Legion and Auxiliary
Ciak & Ted
Naga
Evergreen Cemetery
Calvary
Thare
Wona
Paul
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Community Press Service
Jess
Calvita
Graettinger Coop Grain
Sons A
Atv Ie
City Hall
Doyle Hanson
Merle Hanson
Silver 60 Group
Graettinger Coop Grain Erickson’s
Del’s Farmers Supply Jensen Drug
Diphacin Desters
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