02 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
1
A letter weaves Sunday kitchen tales with a pancake mishap and pets left hungry. It mentions Graettinger improvements, a snow tire deadline tale, and a quirky Easter lily bloom in mural Eldridge. It also notes ginseng hunting in Mural Maquoketa with high market value.
Drivers license examiners will be in Emmetsburg Estherville Spencer Spirit Lake Sheldon and Sibley on listed weekdays 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m with locations Banc Palo Alto County State Bank City Hall Shopping Center City Hall City Hall Courthouse mornings only Written test takers should arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.
Ben Jacobsen, 89, of Maquo heta is likely the oldest mayor in Iowa and perhaps the nation. He also holds the distinction of being Iowa’s oldest fireman.
Social Security contact stations in Fort Dodge Emmetsburg courthouse Estherville Spencer announce dates and times for service. Fort Dodge hours 10 00 to 12 30 October 13 27 November 10 24 December 22 Estherville City Hall 10 30 to 12 29 October 5 19 November 2 16 30 December 14 28 Spencer Senior Citizens Center Shopping Center 30 to 12 30 October 14 28 November 11 23 December 9 23
The junior high girls basketball report lists eighth graders Shelly Struthers Norma Newhouse Deb Hellar Beth MicCombs Tammy Kulow Robin Andersen Linda Anderson Sue Mowry Debbie Peoppe Leian Stiles Tammy Shyrock Kathy Hamp land Nancy Chrestiansen and seventh graders Pam Sampson Jacki Kulow Jane Kempf Shelley Brighton Lori Peterson Bonnie Mammen Marian Jensen Kay Starky Barb Green Shelly Cox with coach Mr Emerick.
The column weighs fall versus spring planting in the north temperate zone noting risks from rabbits and dehydration in fall. It favors spring planting in cooler areas but acknowledges regional differences and winter protection from snow. The piece threads back to a broader back to the land movement and references Thoreau Luther Burbank and Walden as cultural touchstones.
The Graettinger city council has adopted an ordinance restricting snowmobile use within the city limits. Riders 16 or older may travel between operation areas but not for entertainment, with bans on certain streets and strict crossing rules at 90 degrees after a stop. Speeds capped at 15 mph, property consent required for private land, thaw bans close streets, and unattended machines with running engines are prohibited. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail.
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