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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1968
Page
8
A historic appeal urges farmers and residents to support wildlife protection through windbreak planting. The piece notes past damage from winter storms and habitat loss, calling for trees, shrubs, and community volunteers to aid 4-H, scouts, and extension services in restoring nesting and winter forage areas.
The Alamo story unfolds as Colonels Crocker Kewie and Tisa muster forces to repulse Santa Anna’s siege. James Edward Grant’s script and Technicolor spectacle are highlighted as the landmark production, with wide acclaim for cost and scale.
The piece notes The Wind as a landmark in film, claims no American production like Birth of a Nation recorded such hand to hand combat. It lists Ronald Petersen, son of Fred and, details Augustana college students, grading scales, and dean’s list eligibility.
Dale Hoffman of Ames has been chosen social chairman of the Towers Residence Association at Iowa State University. The sophomore in agricultural education will coordinate activities for about 1800 male students in the Towers dormitories. Leonard Schemmel of Milford caught a 26 inch bass this month at Lake West Okoboji weighing and measuring 15 inches around.
The American Insurance Association warns a grease fire cannot be extinguished with water. Turn off heat and cover pan or use baking soda, keep grease from burners, and keep grease containers away. Clean ovens prevent fires. if fire starts, close the oven door and call the fire department. The guidance cites 1966 home fires killing 6,700 people and urges careful prep for safer meals.
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