20 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
1
A fragment notes an order for a pie with two dippers of ice cream and mentions an event at E &A park on Nov 2. It references someone named Ted and a contact at 24 Witter.
Judy Ann Monacy of azar Mon tesio escaped injury after lightning seemed to strike a bicycle she held during a storm. Sparks flew from the bike and she suffered burns on the right side that lasted about a day as onlookers described the close call.
Jack Koch of Shelby required 15 stitches after An Auto struck his parked car while he was repairing a tire. The incident underscores dangers to motorists and roadside workers in a midweek collision.
Steve Cerny, a Lone Tree youth, was hospitalized after his hand became caught in an electric fan, suffering three broken bones and requiring medical treatment.
An albino gopher was the unusual victim of a trap set by Galen Smith of Bedford. The incident highlights regional wildlife trapping efforts and local resident involvement in pest control.
The schedule lists license service days in Estherville and Orange City on Mondays, Emmetsburg on Tuesdays, Spencer on Wednesdays, Rock Rapids on Thursdays, Spirit Lake on Fridays, and Sibley on Saturdays mornings only, outlining where residents may obtain permits.
A compact listing includes Craven to Olesen names, city departments, trustees, clergy from Immaculate Conception to St Pauls Lutheran, and local services. Mentions of water and police departments, fire chief, city clerk, and Graettinger vendors appear alongside church affiliations and optometry.
The piece compares ancient and Persian beliefs on cosmic struggle to Christian faith. It argues that victory over evil comes through participation in God’s cause, with the Bible teaching both present and future triumphs. Christ will reign on earth and in heaven, sustaining hope for final universal victory.
Seeth named to state coin board duties. Graettinger hosts sports and weather notes. Swan Lake in Emmet county now dry. fish and game commission limits on jars noted. Spies and Lein enter Holstein cattle for 1956 Dairy Cattle Congress. Jim Levi wins senior and grand titles at Clay County Fair with Yorkshire, Spies and Levi Holsteins collecting multiple prizes.
Reports note a lightning bolt hit a hay stack near Elron burning a hole through the top to bottom before flames were suppressed. An ISU entomologist cites monitoring egg masses on corn to time second brood corn borer treatment and DDT use at threshold. Notices: probate and estate matters in Palo Alto County include a will hearing for Fredrick L. Adams and the appointment of Lizzie E. Wagner’s executor with probate timelines and counsel listed.
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