12 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
1
Residents praise local farmers and Voigts for upkeep while adjusting to town living. A town visit story details hospitality from Bob Sampson, peddling rounds, and plans for school, sports photos, and a manpower survey urging participation to attract industry.
A grocery ad touts organic cabbage raised without poison, while a nearby library shelves STEP BY STEP TO ORGANIC VEGETABLE GROWING by Sammel R. Ogden. The note underscores switching to organic practices, citing DDT disposal and phosphate concerns.
A Monday scene on the north side of Main Street shows no litter, with residents praising the town’s cleanliness and organic gardening talk. Letters from readers in Humboldt praise the paper and welcome the new editor as they send a five dollar subscription with thanks.
Migration from rural areas reduces the population left behind, weakening social, economic, political, and cultural institutions. Net losses strain schools churches businesses local government and services that sustain community needs.
Fred Kulow claimed last week's $25 Buck prize. Next Saturday afternoon’s three o'clock drawing offers $25 Bucks in participating stores.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes working wives form the largest annual gain in the U.S. workforce. About 775,000 wives were among the 1.8 million workers added in the period March 1968 to March 1969, reflecting growing female employment.
A town venue advertises a Saturday event at NOW Ballroom on August 14 with admission set at 1.50 dollars. The notice highlights a choice entry and swing dance or social gathering.
Lloyd Robert Witt of Greet os and Vivien Winter, Jack Tetman president of the board, welcomed graduates. A benediction was by Father Pick. Processional and recessional music by Evelyn Quamn. Special music by the Drew Sisters. Helen Molloy led the diploma and certificate awards, presented by Robert Neighbor, Director of Student Services. Margaret Park, Composition Supervisor.
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