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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
6
The Capehart price controls amendment becomes effective immediately allowing manufacturers to use pre Korean prices and adjust ceilings for thousands of items including clothing meat dairy products coal gasoline and cosmetics. Some firms may seek higher ceilings while others may not, but reductions for other goods must accompany any increases.
Dr. A. C. Yoder of Goshen Indiana named Family Doctor of the Year 1951 by the American Medical Association for his devoted community service. He previously earned Indiana Family Doctor of the Year honors at the Indiana Medical Association convention in Indianapolis. The award was presented at a clinical session in Los Angeles.
Texas and Missouri profiled for recruiting trends across states with Pennsylvanian pulling power, discussing athletic scholarships and division splits. The piece links Texas football fervor to Division lines, mentions Tunney’s conditioning, and reflects on evolving amateur status and training discipline.
Farm experts urge wider sunlit windows to combat moisture improve sanitation and daylight in barns. They note past windows were too small frost over in cold weather and blocked sun’s germicidal effects in poultry houses dairies and farrowing pens. An Iowa farrowing house with insulated south windows kept inside above freezing as outside plunged to 25 to 30 below zero.
The 1951 U S Department of Agriculture forecast says corn production at 3 105 million bushels, down 26 million from 1950, and grain corn at 2 789 million. Wheat production is estimated at 994 million bushels, about 7 percent below the 1950 crop, with overall grain supplies still expected to meet U S needs.
A new product Sans-Flor a specially processed vermi tulite poultry fitter is launched on the market. It is touted as fireproof vermin-proof an efficient insulator against cold and a non-conductor of electricity. The item is being introduced to seed and feed dealers and hardware stores nationwide in four cubic foot bags weighing about 28 pounds.
Alive trees are household and farm allies but dead ones turn into dangerous enemies. Insects or disease weaken trees, making them menace long before owners notice. Snow, sleet and high winds heighten risk, urging removal before storms strike.
An article notes the wide regional spread of public holidays in the United States with January 1 as a key date. It compares observances across states and contrasts with India and Russia, highlighting many holidays in some regions and few in others, including Columbus Day and Foster Monday details.
New Year in Scotland centers on gift giving and a ritual hot pint. Families gather on New Year’s Eve to share spiced ale at midnight, exchange good wishes, then visit neighbors with the kettle to offer sips. Elders carry the kettle to spread luck, ensuring no house is empty-handed for the year.
The first day of the year has long been observed as a holiday. New Year celebrations date to Druids in England and to Babylonians. The Druids marked the New Year on the shortest day, believing it marked the sun's return and the start of warmth and cheer.
The United States nears 1952's arrival after most nations celebrate, with time zones and Earth's rotation pushing the Western Hemisphere to the year's end. The world counts down while America waits for the clock to strike.
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