Zechariah Vision of Peace Guides Nation Toward a Just City
The article argues peace is mischaracterized as weakness, praising Zechariah’s vision of a peaceful, just city. It contrasts war’s destruction with a future where old and young thrive, urging citizens to sow truth and justice to achieve lasting peace.
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United States
Dr. Fose
Zechariah
Judah
Israel
Jerusalem
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Emmet
Graettinger event shows strong community cooperation
Ted Witter notes wide participation from Graettinger boosters and non members in preparing for the event. He praises the C C refreshment stand and the townwide effort, led by Chamber of Commerce members, with Western Trail Riders also involved. The Coffee Time column hints at a pie and coffee fundraiser tied to the Sioux Rapids Graettinger gridiron contest and Witter's comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Watson
Jim Iverson
Earl Lehigh
U. of C
Chamber of Commerce
Graettinger
Northwestern Trail Riders
C. of C
Ted Witter
Sioux Rapids
Hometown Impression at Explorer's Visit Described
A town is advised to present its best image to visiting industry scouts by keeping local feuds quiet and portraying a united front. The message stresses evaluating schools utilities recreation taxes housing and overall resident attitude during informal conversations.
Dog rides surfboard with trick board at Clear Lake
The Art Dickson family of Clear Lake features a dog that loves riding surfboards and performing skater tricks. A specially built curved-front board plus a rope grip keeps the dog aboard. when he falls, he crawls back on and stays eager for more.
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Art Dickson
Clear Lake
Heat Claims 31 Hogs Near Corydon in High Temps
Wayne Henderson of near Corydon reported the loss of 31 hogs due to extreme heat and humidity that swept across the state. The incident underscores the danger of scorching weather for livestock during hot spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Henderson
Corydon
Schedule of license exams and social security visits
Drivers license exams are offered Mondays at Estherville and Orange City Tuesdays at Emmetsburg Wednesdays at Spencer Thursdays at Rock Rapids Fridays at Spirit Lake and Saturdays at Sibley mornings only. Social security representatives visit Emmetsburg courthouse first and third Wednesdays 10:09 to 2:00 and Estherville city hall second and fourth Wednesdays 8:30 to 12:00.
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Estherville
Orange City
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Rock Rapids
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Social Security
Emmetsburg Court House
Esthervie
First Lutheran and Lost Island Lutheran Rev T Fhelstol
Service notices indicate Rev T Fhelstol will lead offerings at First Lutheran and Lost Island Lutheran churches. Authorities list calendar times and locations for Sunday worship and related events.
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First Lutheran and
Lost Island Lutheran Rev
T. Fhelstol
Local ads and society notices from September 1634
Lewison Furniture Co features Atwater Kent radios and recently took the agency for this well known line. Gilbert Myers of Ruthven leased the Grodland store and opened a lunch room soft drinks and beer parlor. Mr Marvin Wikert and Miss Berniece Myers wed at Milford. Jens Rasmussen and Melvina Sandvig were married at First Lutheran church. Dr M J Reidy moved to Mallard to open a dental office. The Spencer fair showcases a patented truck box by H E Wikert and associates. Howard Horsawell becomes clerk at Qg sher Department store. St Paul Lutheran congregation marks its fiftieth anniversary September 20 to 23 with Professor J P Nielsen as principal speaker.
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L. T. Lewison
Lewison Furniture Co
Atwater Kent
Gilbert Myers
Ruthven
Grodland
Robbins Avenue
State Road
Marvin Wikert
John Wikert
Graettinger
Berniece Myers
Ed Myers
Milford
Jens Rasmussen
J. H. Rasmussen
Melvina Sandvig
Louis Sandvig
Tom
M. J. Reidy
Mallard
H. E. Wikert and
Seek the Fair Land by Walter Macken at Down Library Lane
In this adventure tale Dominick flees ravaged Ireland with his two children and a hunted priest while a ruthless chieftain Murdock hides the refugees in a mountain stronghold. The story traces treachery, faith, and a reckoning shaped by war and desire. Silver 60 welcomes new member Donna Fay, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Fay.
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Fair Land
Walter Macken
Cromwell
Ireland
Dominick
Hils
Treland
Murdock
Silver
Donna Fay
Donald Fay
Boy suffers severe burns from gas drum flare up
Six year old Tommy Juhl of Wavenly was badly burned on face and arms after fumes from an empty gas drum ignited when he lit a match to see inside the drum.
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Tommy Juhl
Wavenly
Lightning strikes farm barn killing world renowned horses
A bolt of lightning hit a barn at the Lester J. Smith farm near Hedrick. Inside were a team of Belgian imported horses known as The Largest Team of Horses in the World. The animals could not be saved from the blaze.
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Lester J. Smith
Hedrick
Belgium
Town Council Sets Meeting on Library Addition and Permits
The August 25 1959 council session led by Mayor Thomsen approved a 22 by 24 foot garage addition permit for a residence on Lot 5 6 Block 17 Original Town. It granted cigarette permits to R B Cafe Lews Foodland and Ham menpurg Rexall Drug and tabled a request for a trailer near D X Caffe. John Wiegman Malworm Wierman Architects outlined town hall library addition plans with September 22 1959 opening for sealed bids and construction. The clerk was instructed to correct permit No 108 to extend the garage four feet south. Council adjourned.
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Hersleff
Kirkegaard
Nisgen
Olesen
DeVrien
Nissen
Leo Hughes
Lota 5 & 6
Gilbert Stueve
Earl Lehigh
Chamber of Commerce
DeVries
J.W. Knutaen
John Wiegman
Malworm & Wierman Architects
Fort Dodge
Town Hall
Ihida
Heraleff
Thomas Thomsen
D. L. Lammers
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Emmet Countrie
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Oguteide
Wew
Albert Suss
Cabinet
J. H. Riley
Farmers Bank
Iowa
C. R. Kitchen
C. A. Shiley
Iowa House
Arnold Park
K. L. Johnson
Gardston Hotel
J. Emmett Martin
Olene Jacobson
D.V.M
Gerettingeer, Iowa
Ted Enactbon
Alan Hersh Boy Nissen
Haettinger Thomas Thomsm
John DeVries
Alberta
Cleai
Municipal
Mein
G. F. Shaver
James F. Hanson
Lars Petersen
of Scho
Ttin Thompson
Alma Borns
Richard Miller
Jim
Allos Yooh
Melvin Sampson Charles Bartow
J. L. Coffey
E Smith
Community Church Directory
ST. Paul's Lutheran and
South Walnut Lutheran
Rev. H. Irving Petersen
Grace Baptist Church
Wallingford Lutheran
Norbert Jeltvetia
Robert Dawson
A. N. Kruse
Optometrist
West Main St
Emmetsburg, Iowae
G. H. Frye
A. H. Hobson
Terry I. Anderson
Emmet CO
Gerald Struve
Carper
Nelson Palo Alto
City Hall
Council Proceeding
Thomsen
Maiwurm
Lew's Foodland
Hammenpurg Rexall
Pioneer
Dr T
Ed Herke Fhone
Grachtioger
Graettinger IL
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