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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

6

Wallingford Coop Meeting Notices and Local Happenings

Wallingford Coop Creamery and Locker Plant will hold its annual meeting at the Legion hall on Thursday February 15 with two new directors to be elected and a guest speaker Russell Weaver from State Brand creameries. An oyster stew will be served at 6 o'clock followed by a film and entertainment. Leroy Gunderson will start duties with the Elevator at Thompson on March 1, with his family moving from Elkader when housing is available. Local residents share visits, travels, and family events including birthdays and gatherings.

Wallingford Coop Legion Hall Russell Weaver State Brand Creameries Leroy Gunderson Thompson Etkader Jamie Kasa Estherville Orville Rustad Duane Maxine Harold Rustad Ringsted Misa Venita Brown Emmetsburg Clare Skattebo Johnnie Johnson Des Moines Alma Nelson Roceilia Peterson Mmes Kristine Nielsen Lena Andresen Sal Dybdahl Almira Skattebo Otto Larson Mmnes Ted Olson Matt Conway Albert Richard Howard Beaver Don Poyter Nordein Peterson Oscar Peterson T. E. Johnson Lester Johnson Ralph Torreson Tulsa Okla Arnold Olsen Questad

Highway Show Sparks Safety Note for Des Moines Auto Fair

A Des Moines auto show hype triggers road safety reflections by a writer who argues shows must stress highway dangers. He imagines six occupants per car and predicts audience flight if safety talks or medical aids replace entertainment, warning of grim highway realities.

Accident Victims and Salvage Stir Public Interest

The piece argues that readers may avoid the wrecks yet admire the car culture, suggesting a national impulse to glorify automobiles rather than regulate them. It notes the high numbers of people drawn to crash reports and salvage stories as reflections of public fascination.

Iowa farmers enjoy larger feed grain supplies this year

Iowa farmers report 3 percent more corn oats and barley on farms than last year and 12 percent above the 10 year average. Dairy guidance stresses pneumonia prevention, proper calf feeding, and keeping calves warm. Soil conditioners remain impractical due to cost for most Iowa farms.

Iowa Moat Iowa Farme

Lost Island Women’s Club Regular Meeting Notes

The Lost Island Women’s Club met at Shirley Knutsen’s home with Louise Olesen as co host. 13 members attended despite a snowstorm to discuss painting and wallpaper tips while reports highlighted a $13.64 treasury, a newly elected county secretary Mrs Henderson, a $75 scholarship goal with $5 per club, and two nominees per club for teaching scholarships.

Lost Island Women's Club Shirley Knutsen Louise Olesen Henderson Palo Alto Chorus Albert Norvis Rudolph Christiansen Des Moines

Troubled Winter For Afton Boy Zeke Jeske

Afton youngster Zeke Jeske, aged 10, endures a string of injuries starting with a cut leg and a broken arm, followed by an appendectomy requiring hospital care.

Zeke Jeske Afton

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