30 Apr 1953
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
1
Rates listed for one year two dollars and fifty cents. six months priced at six dollars and eight cents. three months at zero dollars and eighty cents outside the named territory the one year rate is two dollars and fifty cents.
Ernie Wikert displayed a rare albino pocket gopher at the Times office, caught recently by Roland Wikert. The white gopher, about normal size with pink eyes, was kept in a cream can. Ernie, an expert trapper, has captured around 160 pocket gophers in recent weeks, as the county offers a bounty for the pests damaging crops.
Mixed grass stands with legumes reduce damage exposure. Researchers note legume diversity aids resilience, improving forage quality and pest defense in pasture systems. Field trials across multiple farms indicate healthier yields when grasses and legumes are combined.
From the Files OF THE TIMES reports Joe Graettinger passed away at his Salem Oregon home Saturday morning after an illness of three weeks. The item notes local correspondents and events including school representations and community notices from Graettinger and Emmetsburg areas.
National League notes survey early standings with the Phillies leading but Cubs closing in after six games. Cards and Braves chase fourth place, while Brooklyn struggles and Milwaukee shows depth in hitters like Dittmer and Bruton. New York projects a climb with Hearn and Maglie topping a strong staff. Cincinnati foreseen seventh place. Pirates rely on pitching and hitting. trivia on rostered players noted. A separate item reports a three year old Drew Edmondson injured in a car accident.
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