Grandma's Brag Corner feature on Bill and Brenda Geitzmauer
A children’s feature highlights Bill aged 5 and Brenda aged 1, children of Dennis and the praises from grandparents in Iowa. The piece blends family notes with farm safety advice urging investment in PPE, alarms, extinguishers, and training to prevent injuries. It warns against children near farm machinery and emphasizes 4-H safety education to improve community safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Brenda
Dennis Geitzmauer
Gilmore City
324 Households To Receive Fuel Assistance
Three hundred twenty four households in Palo Alto county have applied for fuel assistance through the Special Crisis Intervention Program. Low income families may receive up to 250 dollars if unpaid bills prevent heating fuel access. Applicants should apply by August 22, 1977 to ensure processing before August 31, 1977. For details call toll free 1-800-532-1114.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
State Office For Planning and
Pro~gramming
State Office For Planning and Programming
Grandparents Highlighted in Graettinger School Feature
Two weeks ago Grandma Iso Hansen of Spencer Iowa and Mrs. Edgar Hansen were omitted from a Graettinger School brag feature celebrating Pete Hansen’s daughters. The Petersens Lloyd and Mrs. Petersen are noted as grandparent contenders amid family claims and listing additions by Melanie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore -Bradgate
Clifford Brighton
Graettinger
Delbert Geitzenauer
Algona
Iowa
Emma Dryer
Fenton
Pete Hansen
Graettinger School
Pete
Edgar Hansen
Spencer
Iso
Lloyd C. Petersen
Melanie
Petersens
Farm Safety Week Urges Constant Vigilance
Carol Crocker notes Farm Safety Week in July and emphasizes ongoing safety. The 4-H piece highlights investments in land facilities equipment and labor, but only safety pays. A positive safety attitude, home escape plans, poisons kept away from children, and reading and following safety guidelines are urged.
Old Wagon Trails In Iowa Prairie Pioneers Tale
Joe Gabrielson recounts a Pioneer era journey across virgin Iowa prairie with Vern Hendrickson and Virgil. Olaf Thoreson shares old stage routes, hardships, and memories of sod houses, springs, and scarcity. A tale of faith, alcohol, redemption, and aging memory ends with Olaf’s death in the 1950s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern
Hendrickson
Virgil
Spirit Lake
Olaf Thoreson
Olaf
Lowa
Anniversary Open House and School Start Notices
August events include Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson 40th anniversary Open House from 2 to 5 at American Legion Dining Room Ringsted. Graettinger school starts August 25 from 8 30 to 11 30 with no lunch. Caravan to Emmetsburg and Estherville departs 6 30 p m. Also August 28 Couples Membership Tournament $3 per couple. Open House for Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hickey at St Thomas Church Emmetsburg from 25 30 p m with no gifts requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wilson
American Legion
Ringsted
Senior Citizen's Center
Coy Coan
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Lawrence Hickey
St. Thomas Church
Booster Bucks Drawing Claims Unclaimed $50 Prize
This week’s Booster Bucks drawing awarded a $50 prize. Mrs. Allen had her name drawn but did not claim the prize. The notice lists August October November January as dates or terms in the surrounding context.
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Carol Crocker
Joe Gabrielson
Vauven
Nester
Welch
del Monte
Wilderness
Adam
Swanson
Florida
Borateem
Usda Choice
Johnson’s
Thompson Green Grapes
Roe
John Morrell
Clover Farm
F & M Clover Farm
Church OF Your Choice
And
Maine
KRAFT
Don’s
Don’s Gas, Oil & Car Wash
Market Report
Cornaug
Booster
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