Public hearing on plans and bids for Graettinger plant
The Board of Trustees of Graettinger Municipal Electric asks to convene September 6 1956 at 2 PM to consider plans specifications and contract forms for improvements and extensions to the Municipal Electric Light and Power Plant. Bids will be received for Section 2 equipment including a 720 BHP 500 KW diesel generating unit with optional used equipment and fuel flexibility. Plans may be reviewed at the secretary's office. deposit $10 for copies refundable to bona fide bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Electric Light and Power Plant
Gracttinger
Iowa
Board of Trustees
Municipal Electric Light and
Graettinger
Buell and Winter, Engineers
Insurance Exchange
Sioux City
Grachtinger
Code of
G. F. Shaver
Josephine Fitzpatrick
Apparent Prudent Driver Trusts Car At Speed
Harry hurried to depart on a vacation morning packing the trunk and glove compartment with care. The family ride proceeds smoothly though the tie rod loosens unseen as Harry, who drives daily, overlooks a creeping steering play until a slight turn sends the car near the highway edge. The breakdown happens at the final moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Amateur Fixers Spark Power Tool Sales Boom in 1954
New York report says the do it yourself boom will lift home power tool sales by 10 to 15 percent in 1954 as millions build and remodel. The article notes basic, multiuse tools like combination drill kits and portable saw cases, designed for budget minded owners with limited workshop space. It cites about 15 million portable drills in use and two market streams: homeowners needing tools for weekend work and existing customers buying new accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boy rescues dairyman from raging bull in Kentucky Village
In Lexington Kentucky a 16 year old inmate known as Tennessee saved village dairyman Irvine Gwinn from a 2100 pound Holstein that attacked him while he freed a tangle of wire. Perkins used a four foot steel bull staff to grab the nose ring and force the bull away. Gwinn was taken to a hospital and was in good condition the next day. Perkins is to be honored at a village ceremony and may be recommended for a Carnegie Hero Fund Commission award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky Village
David Perkins
Tennessee
Irvine Gwinn
Gwinn
Perkins
Louis Tevell
Small Taste of Red Rule Proves Unsavory
Two Italian Communist enthusiasts, Domenico Faticati and Pietro Merlino, traveled to Russia three years ago to embrace Stalinism. They were imprisoned in Hungary in a concentration camp and later a forced labor camp. Returned home, they resigned from Italy's Communist party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Domenico Faticati
Pietro Merlino
Russia
Hungary
Red
Stalin
Italy
Communist Party
Older Workers Progress in Job Opportunities
Washington reports industry progress in expanding opportunities for workers over 45. Since 1942, about 4.5 million older workers joined payrolls. Today roughly 3 of every 100 factory workers are over 45. Nine years 890, and less than 32 of 109.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spring Planting Guidance From Washington Agencies
Washington Agriculture Department recommends farmers plant smaller acreages to vegetables and early produce for market. Recommendations emphasize staggered planting, improved varieties, and efficient harvesting to boost yields and reduce waste. Authorities urge coordination with extension services and local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Board Proceedings Adopts Exemptions and Appointments
Palo Alto County Board in regular session approves Homestead and Soldier's exemptions adjustments, sets compensation for County Engineer Fred Short at 7000 yearly plus mileage, and fills various posts including Deputy Sheriff and Justice of the Peace quarterly reports, with adjournment to July 25 1956. The board also resolves a Gust Thim settlement of 1195.08 in full, and notes appointments to Soldier's Relief Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merihere
W. H. McConnell
W. H. Bargman
Joe A. Joyce
Arthur Cody
A. P. Ricklefs
Bargman
Cody
Joyce
Martin Thompson County
W. OW. McConnell
County Fund
Central Town Telephone Company
Felyphione
Peewee
Eng
Cole
Cresseseeee
Fagan
Court House & Grounds
Employment Security Commission
Towa
Towa Public Service Company
Josifek
Merchants Mutual Bonding Company
Charles Sewell
Simons
Vernon
VF. M
P. M
Thompson, Giles
Court Fund
Central Iowa Telephone Company
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Geese Town Public Employees Retirement Systems
Cess
Eeeee
Iowa Public Employees
Iowa Public Service County Servites
Fa Miller
Rice
Bere County Assessor Fund
Central Iowa Telephone Company Telephone Services
Security Commission
Bangs Diseare Fund
Graeber
Gerald
Lillevik
Orvil Reactor
Rogress, le L. Salary & MileCake Cocciecsceeyneterees
Carpenter
Dean
Dorweiler
Godden
George
Graber, A. V
Hyman & Son
John
Iowa Employment Secuity Commission
Sweereaes
Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System
Kane
Gene
Taninan-Gibson Construction Company
Linnan-Gibson Aecrietion Company
Gradia Sorseess
Linnan,Gibson Construction
Myers
Louis
Higgs
James IL
Ceeeseerses
Shearer
Jess M
Webb
Clayton EE
Checker & Mileage
Pete Salisbury
Bil Neury
George Knoer
Alfred Murray Gabor
Matt Brennan
John Goniiels
Takeof
Weeesee Wirth
Elmer Putnam
J. J. Kennedy
KE. Landsmann
Dorweller
Iowa Public Service Company
Murray
Anna I. Steel
Enlisbury
O. J
Sibrel
Andy
P.M
West Town Telephone Company
Vnc
Richard Blake
E. J. HW
Griffin
I. Wrenner Abor
Ceseseners
Hilt Handertmark
Harold Origers
L. T. Peters
Virgil Wilson
N. H. Beeknnl
George Heddinger
al Howard
Sisiyeseee
Gene Murphy
Ail Neary
Eee
George Waoer
I.iisee
John Gommels
Otto Iverson
Delbert Long
J. Salisbury
Donald Diviney
Ross Clayton
Jorgen Paulson
Frank Payton
Byron Rolfson
Clarence Westfall
Charles A. Burger
Herman Skogstrom
Bert Sweeney
Melvin JL. Thompson
Ricklefs
Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto County
Fred Short
Rickless
KE. S. Ellis
Justice of the Peace
Awalt Jurgens
Justice of Peace
George Gadden
Alice Yoch
Harold Mikes
Soldier's Relief Commission
Joe Sutton
D. D. No
Jess M. Shearer
G. D. Hart
D. D. Palo Alto
Iowa
Cherokee State Hospital
Cherokee
Rick Jeff
Nationally Known Cyclists at Minnesota State Fair Doubleheader
Cyclists will race at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday afternoon September 1 in a double header. AMA cycle races blend with IMCA late-model stock car sprint events. Combined purses exceed 6000 dollars for the motorcycle and stock car programs.
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By C Wilson Harder
Frank Thompson Jr
Congress
National Federation of Independent Business
House
Senate
Sen
Johr Pparkma
Tito
Yugoniana
Sen. Sparkman
Small Business Committee
Lenin
United States
U. S
Leain Tagger
Germany
America
OF Public Safety
Hioard
Gerbér
Victor
Hymen & Son
Sone
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