26 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
1
Mrs Crawford and daughter Janet brought a winged worm to the Times office. Biology instructor Leo Steffen identified it as a sphinx moth known as a tomato worm, over two inches long with yellow and black wings and prong-like antennae.
The background Scripture cites Nehemiah 1 to 2 4 and 6515 1613 with a devotional focus on Psalm 99 1 5. The reading highlights prayer governance and reverence, urging reflection on God’s holiness and exaltation by His people.
A 1957 column argues patriotism requires daily effort, not loud displays. It cites Nehemiah as an example of proactive leadership, linking faith to steadfast service and public duty. The piece urges genuine patriotism beyond national holidays or religious rhetoric.
John P. Mahan dies after three year illness at his home. Arlene Meyers injured at Leduc country school. Ben Reeves to hold a major livestock sale to pay October rent. Hawkeye presents Charlie Chan Chance on Saturday. Citizens League of Palo Alto County meets September 26 in Emmetsburg to discuss tax relief. School class elections list presidents vice presidents secretaries treasurers and yell leaders for Seniors Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen.
The coming week lunch plan lists meals for each weekday. Monday offers scalloped potatoes with meat, vegetable sandwiches, sauce and milk. Tuesday features goulash, salad, sandwiches and ginger cake with whipped cream. Wednesday serves beefburgers, baked beans and sauce with milk. Thursday provides tomato soup with crackers, meat sandwiches, salad and pudding with milk. Friday offers toasted cheese sandwiches, buttered corn, fruit jello and milk.
Frances Parkinson Keyes presents CAME A CAVALIER a tale of Constance Galt whose poverty and distrust are transformed by wartime service with the Red Cross and a romance with Tristan de Fromond. Aunt Bertha and Margot plot, while Gerd von Rheden embodies rigid war era ethics. reading honors noted for Mary Lynne Murray and Sharon Payton.
The Strait of Dover spans about 20 miles in width, constituting the narrowest part of the English Channel. This geographic feature separates southeastern England from northern France and has long served as a key maritime passage.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That CHAS J SPIES has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the Estate of John P Luke late of Palo Alto County deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims will file with the Clerk of the District Court duly authenticated for allowance. Dated September 7, 1957. Attorneys Kelly Spies Culver.
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