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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1964
Page
6
Margaret Pratt presents a lesson for club leaders on fiber content labeling after the Textile Identification Act of 1960. It covers pillows, bed spreads, blankets, towels, sheets, pillow cases, and table linens, plus quality traits like shrinkage, bindings, selvage, and stain removal. The piece notes all cotton stretch socks could create a 50,000 bale yearly market per USDA data.
Mr and Mrs Giles Bendon of Portsmouth celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on January 26. They have lived in Shelby county all their lives and were married in Portsmouth January 26, 1899. Mr Bendon remains active driving and must requalify for his license every six months. he will be 90 on April 5 and Mrs Bendon will be 86 in July.
In Palo Alto County Iowa the district court admitted the will of Chris P Clemenson dated August 26 1960 and named Alma Clemenson executor on February 3 1964 Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. Also Martha Platter estate probate dated February 3 1964 appointed John E Platter executor with six month claims period and bar after that date.
Palo Alto in Iowa is scabies free as of February 3 1964 after inspections led by John Johnson extension director. The program began in December 1963 and involved local sheepmen Charley Naig John Hall Tillman Egland Bob Rutgers and Don Rouse with Dr H E McCutchan directing. Movement rules allow intra state movement with health certificates and specify handling at auctions and shows to prevent contact with infected stock. interstate movement requires USDA recognition of free status.
The county and any movement into the county must be recorded on Form M. This applies to the release of sheep from an auction market, public or private sale.
Clyde Bolsinger, a Colesburg merchant, retires after more than five decades serving customers and running a general merchandise business. The family’s 112 year storekeeping tradition ends, as Bolsinger also steps down from banking duties after 385 years of service. He has long been on the Farmers Saving Bank board and now serves as president.
Lynn Cook and his father Rev Gilbert Cook of Larchwood show a bounty of 24 foxes bagged this season along with several large coyotes, illustrating successful hunting activity in the area.
MGM presents The Slave starring Steve Reeves as the Son of Spartacus showing Saturday and Sunday. Epic battles feature horses camels swords and javelins with slaves revolting against oppressors. Filmed in CinemaScope and color on Egypt locations.
The Emmetsburg area faces a membership drive opening February 18 as Palo Alto Concert Association outlines plans for the 1964 65 season. Directors have selected talent including Dance Concepts De Cormier Folk Singers and John West with NBC Opera connections. Membership covers all three Emmetsburg concerts and events in Estherine and Algona, available February 18 25 at Wigdahl Hardware in Emmetsburg.
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