Graettinger to Vote on Municipal Gasworks System
Graettinger Iowa to hold a special election March 26 1957 at City Hall from 8 AM to 8 PM to decide establishing a municipal gasworks distribution system funded solely from future net earnings up to 165000 dollars. Ballot form warns voters to mark yes or no. The measure would authorize a twenty five year franchise to Northern Natural Gas Company Peoples Natural Gas division to erect and maintain the system. Public notice signed by Mayor Thomas Thomsen February 12 1957.
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Graettinger
Iowa
Thomas Thomsen
Gractlinger
Palo Aldo
Town
Graettinger Mayors Proclaims Special Election on Gas Franchise
A special election is called in Graettinger Iowa to decide granting Northern Natural Gas Company Peoples Natural Gas division a 25 year non exclusive franchise to erect and operate a gas distribution system within the town. The vote set for February 28, 1957 at City Hall will approve or deny the ordinance detailing construction, usage and protection of streets, with safeguards for pavement and public safety. The measure includes provisions on gas pressure, supply, and regulatory alignment with town rates and future extensions.
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Natural Gas Company
Peoples Natural Gas Divisions
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Iowa
Northern Natural Gas Company
Peoples Natural Gas Division
Graetlinger
Northern Natural Gas Company, & Corporation
Gravttinger
Caantee
Grantor
Grantye
Notice to Appear Issued by Craettinger Iowa Mayor
The document states a notice to appear at the specified time and place on the 12th day of February, 1957, issued by the Mayor of Craettinger, Iowa.
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Graettinger
Iowa
Thomas Thomsen
Craettinger
Iowa Legislator Barringer Reports From Des Moines
Representative Barringer writes from Des Moines Iowa February 19 1957 noting a house bill to exempt farmers from sales tax on farm chemicals and sprays. He discusses school legislation concerns about district consolidation and potential state board power over small schools.
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State of Towa
House of Representatives
General Aganmbly
Des Moines
State Board of Education
Barringer Comments On Bills About Farm Land And Weights
Arley R. Barringer, representative for Palo Alto County, argues a bill setting a 500 minimum for school funding mirrors a proposed rule restricting farms to at least 500 acres and requiring a farmer's wife to weigh at least 150 pounds.
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Arley R. Barringer
Palo Alto County
Sorghum Meeting Tuesday March 5 at Extension Office
Ed Dyas Iowa State College agronomist will discuss sorghum growing and culture Tuesday evening March 5 at 8 PM at the Extension Office. Dyas presents sorghum trial results and recommends varieties suited to this state. Open to all farmers seeking guidance on this new crop. Mustard At Denison Garth Fuller operates the Denison mustard business using an 1884 machine. The mill now has electric power and the firm was founded by Nickolas Moeller as an early Denison enterprise.
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Ed Dyas
Iowa State College Agronomist
Dyas
Denison
Garth Fuller
Nickolas Moeller
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Ing
Repr
Barringer
Del’s Farmers Supply
Mystery Farm
Graettinger Times
Torreson Oil Co
Wallingford
Terbil
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