National Library Week in Iowa Brings Community Events
Readable text details National Library Week 1975 aligning with the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution. Graettinger public library hosts events from Monday to Saturday with story sessions, senior open house, student visits, and a memories project for a local history volume. Also notes health topics, nutrition panels, and state legislative updates.
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Iowa
National Library Week
Graettinger Public Library
Joan Dawson
Tom Millen
4-H Pledge and Mother's Tea Announcement in Estherville Grover
Your Times reports the 4-H pledge by Marcia Birkland and details for the annual Mother-Daughter Tea at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grover on May 10 at 7 30. The club plans favors and nut cups, with an May 3 meeting at Lon Berwen's home to prepare.
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Marcia Birkland
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Estherville
Grover
Lon
Lynda England
Kay Anderson
Kay
Ann
Lori Berven
Janice Schmitt
Food Talk Prunes as Sugar Substitute and Nutrition
Food writer Joseph Gabrielson suggests prunes as a sugar substitute noting white sugar is costly and high in calories with no nutrients. Prunes provide iron, potassium, vitamins A B2 niacin and can be eaten raw or chopped on cereals. stewed prunes remain a breakfast favorite and prune liquid can sweeten foods.
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Walter Walzack
International College of Applied Nutrition
Souther California
Walzack
HAPPENINGS ON THE HILL APPOINTMENTS AND BILLS AHEAD
Senator Priebe outlines appropriation bills and proposed cooperation between branches to iron out differences. He notes dredging plans for Five Island Lake and a bill returning 80 percent of snowmobile license funds to counties, with the commission agreeing to split fees and fund education signs and related items.
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The
Conservation Commission
Five Island Lake
Commission
Rock Island Drops Plan for Freight Surcharge
The Rock Island railroad will not implement a temporary 300 per carload surcharge on freight origination or termination. The proposal faced backing from major shippers and a prompt ICC hearing but declined as economic problems persisted. A 7 percent general freight rate increase on March 26 eroded support, though the railroad will pursue other ways to preserve competitive service for shippers and its mid continent role.
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Rock Island
Interstate Commerce Commission
4 H Club Meeting Report with Happy Hustlers
The Jack Creek Happy Hustlers met on April 5 at Kay and Ann Anderson's home. Roll call asked for favorite color and reason, with members Becky Flint Valerie Iverson Janet Luke Mary White Makela Birkland Lynda England Kay and Ann Anderson Janice and Cindy Schmitt responding. Leaders Norma Berven and Pearl Fry attended along with mothers Mn. Gilbert England Mn. Arnold White Man Delbert Luke and Ms. Dale Athlenos Wla.
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Jack Creek Happy Hustlers
Kay
Ann Anderson
Becky Flint
Valerie Iverson
Janet Luke
Mary White
Maxela Birkland
Lynda England
Janice
Cindy Schmitt
Norma Berven
Pearl Fry
Gilbert England
Arnold White
Delbert Luke
Dale Athlenos
Wla
American Legion Spring Conference Held in Humboldt
Adams Post No 119 hosts the Eighth District American Legion and Auxiliary Spring Conference on Sunday April 13 1975 in Humboldt. About 350 attendees expected with registration at 9 am. service officer school led by Val Likens. afternoon business session led by District Commander Ralph P. Hoffman. Auxiliary sessions start 8 am with President Mrs Weldon Swedlund presiding. a joint noon banquet features Hoffman and Mrs Swedlund as masters of ceremonies and Department Commander Charles L is to serve as main speaker.
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Adams
American Legion
Humboldt
American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
Boone
Calhoun
Carroll
Crawford
Emmet
Greene
Hamilton
Hancock
Kossuth
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Webster
Winnebago
Legion
Val Likens
Ralph P. Hoffman
Minneapolis
Legion Hall
Weldon Swedlund
Stratford
Hoffman
Swedlund
Department
Charles L
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Paul Revere
Seadee Fane
Dad
Longfellow
U.S
Senate
Bur Appropriations Subcommittee
Social Services Department
Your Times
Food Talk
Joseph Gabrielson
Mahatma
Wieners
Peg
Schwen's
Swanson
Ba Aero
del Monte
Wilson Big
Bolognanaveeo
Ajax Glass Cleaner
Aerosol 59
Graettinger, Towa
Priebe
Rock Island Lines
Amercian
Legion Spring Conference
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