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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
7
Liquid fertilizer plant to be moved north of Graettinger
The Terminal Cooperative board votes to relocate the anhydrous ammonia plant about one mile north, purchasing a 30 000 gallon tank from Land O Lakes now at their Spencer nitrogen plant. The existing 12 000 gallon storage tank will be moved across the road to serve LP Gas storage at the new concrete elevator site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Terminal Cooperative
Graettinger
Land O'Lakes
Spencer
Committee to Come Knocking for Labor Day Funds
The Labor Day Finance Committee led by Ed Herke with Joe Ferrell and Lloyd Petersen was approved to start its annual business donation drive. This is typically the only major contribution sought from local business men, unlike nearby towns where monthly donations are common. Funds support the annual Labor Day Celebration setup and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day Finance Committee
Ed Herke
Joe Ferrell
Lloyd Petersen
Market report blurbs for corn beans and oats
Market report fragment lists corn 2.36 August price 7e 32 September. Beans show 8.75 August price with 72 35 for September. Oats quoted at 85. The readable text is sparse and fragmentary. No clear events or entities beyond commodity prices and months.
Des Moines History Archives Department Note
Department of History and Archives in Des Moines Iowa 50318 issues records and guidance for researchers seeking historical materials and local archival access. The notice highlights contact avenues and repository locations for inquiries and catalog requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF History & Archives
Des Moines
Iowa
Don't mow ditches ICC urges
Harry Harrison of the Iowa Conservation Commission urged farmers to avoid mowing roadside ditches this summer to save fuel and protect wildlife. He noted late rabbit nesting and renesting by pheasants, aligning with Iowa Highway Commission policy to mow only where necessary, except for weed control and visibility around intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harrison
Fish and Game Division
Iowa Conservation Commission
Harrison
Iowa Highway Commission
Graettinger Labor Day Schedule Sets 1000 Cash Prize
The 77th Graettinger Labor Day festival runs Saturday September 1 to Monday September 3 with a $1000 grand prize. Events include carnival days, street bingo, a Midwest Pony Pull with 20 teams, a Sunday softball game, 10 am kids races, a parade at 2 pm, a demolition derby at 3 30 pm, a water fight with area fire departments, and a 9 pm prize drawing Monday. Entries for parade via Richard Duhn and Cliff Harris contact numbers provided. attendance not required to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Richard Duhn
Cliff Harris
Money prize rolls over after missed drawing
Mrs. Elwood Hyatt won the $25 lucky bucks drawing last Saturday but was not present to claim it. The prize amount increases to $50 for the next drawing set for next Saturday, offering a larger potential payout.
Graettinger Labor Day plan awards cash for top sellers
The Graettinger Labor Day Committee will award $1000 in cash prizes with a top salesman prize of $300, a $50 second place, and a $25 third place. Tickets go on sale next week, with sellers required to be over 18, and tickets available from Don Graettinger Elyoy Kulow or Elmer Masters starting Monday August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Don Graettinger
Elyoy Kulow
Elmer Masters
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Peterson
Market Report
ICC
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