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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1950

Page

2

March 1950 Palo Alto jury list announced in Iowa

The March 1950 Palo Alto District Court term will convene Monday March 6 with Judge Fred M. Hudson presiding. A long list of trial jurors from Emmetsburg West Bend Graettinger Graettinger Ruthven Curlew Ringsted Mallard Ayrshire and other towns is required to report March 14 at 10 o clock. Also reports on pheasant study results and Lake Storm walleye counts are provided with conservation notes.

RIAL A. Fitzpatrick Emmetsburg W. G. Emmetsburg Geo. Thatcher West Bend Elmer Cole Ray Duhn Graettinger Carl Wigdahl L. F Ed Merk Dale Miller Rodman Genevieve Reinders Mallard Erwin Stork Ethel Cody Cylinder Gene Cole Albert Bisgaard Donald Oleson Paul Saxton Ringsted Homer Cox Ayrshire Bert Berklam Steve Weinzett E. B. Swanson A. H. Piper Harold Neher Curlew Norman Quam Glenn Zeigler District Court Palo Alto County Iowa Fred M. Hudson Court House Npr

4 H Tractor Maintenance Program gains county support

The 4-H Tractor Maintenance program kicks off with two evening schools in Ruthven Graettinger and Emmetsburg plus Ayrshire last week totaling 107 boys attending. West Bend training was postponed while Ellington West Bend and Fern Valley are to join later. The program covers air cleaner service spark plugs ignition wiring cooling systems lubrication and carburetion with club leaders guiding at least three meetings per club.

Ruthven Graettinger Emmetsburm Ayrshire West Bend T Boya Ellington West Bend Fern Valley Jlendera Art Tabor Joe Dunn Cbupeiiing

Commercial Fishing Remains Key Industry on Upper Mississippi

A recent report by the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee shows annual commercial fishing along the Upper Mississippi from St. Paul to Cairo yielding over 5 million pounds worth more than $200,000 for carp plus other species. Wisconsin leads production with about 6 million pounds, while Illinois Iowa Minnesota Missouri contribute smaller shares. Lake Pepin alone adds 23.4 million pounds of carp to Wisconsin’s total.

Upper Mississippi River Wisconsin Ilinoig Towa Minnesota Missouri Lake Pepin

Extension Staff Conference Trip Amid Heavy Iowa Snow

Hazel L Doerr recalls traveling to Ames for an Extension Staff Conference, dodging a blizzard that left nine inches of snow. She notes bus delays, weather disruptions, and the plan to stay longer. Ed Merk will review poling funds for county extension after month end. Rural Women’s Day awards are planned for March 28. Eight 4 H clubs present with several others not yet joined. Gift of twenty eight dollars from five clubs supports the Foreign Youth Exchange Program.

Ames Broadway Iowa Sheldon-Mann Emmetsburg Reesa Grazie Mre Ed Merk Women's County Harlan Geiger

Second annual Dairy Breed Sale Aids 4-H Members

Mr Keegan reported that Ilingis are holding their second annual dairy breed sale in Sinveh to benefit 4-H club members who are the exclusive bidders. He urged breeders to choose contributions carefully by type and production as these purchases are many times the investment.

The Times Virgil Sunnyside Dee Bouford Matt Jeff Monkey Roland Coe Tosey Keegan Ilingis Sinveh Tyne

Jersey Cattle Breeders Meet Elects Officers at Storm Lake

The Jersey Cattle Breeders of Parish No 8 met at Hotel Bradford Storm Lake on February 16 says Duane Dudley of Curdon presided. Officers elected include Merle Simpson Terris secretary Duane Dudley president and Le Roy Holland Inwood vice president. Roy R Hanna Ruthven named parish director pending state board approval. A discussion on the dairy breed gala to be held in Waterloo followed.

Jersey Parish No. 8

Jerseys for More Profit Emphasized at Ruthven Meeting

The Iowa Jersey Cattle Club leaders announced a filled sale quota with strong Jersey breeder participation and set an 8th District parish show at Ruthven on June 8. Exhibitors receive judged stock from Ames Extension and a path to Cedar Rapids all Iowa Fair. 4 H youths encouraged, open and own class available, plus Hotel Bradford hospitality.

Iowa Jersey Cattle Club Ivan Gates West Liberty Ruthven Igan Ames Cedar Rapids Hotel Bradford Roy P Hanna Jowa

Graettinger to Condemn Land for City Dump Ground

In Palo Alto County Iowa the town of Graettinger seeks to condemn 6.28 acres of land described as part of the NW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 9 Township 97 Range 38 for city dump ground purposes. A damages appraising commission is set to view the premises on March 20, 1950 at 2:00 PM. Walter Clare Myers and other interest holders may appear.

Richard C. Miller Palo Alto County Iowa Graettinger Walter Clare Myers Ind Axelton Township 97 Range

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