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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1961

Page

6

Lost Islands Women Met June 6 at Farm Bureau

The Lost Island Farm Bureau Women’s club met Friday January 6 at 2 o’clock at Mrs Ronald Jensen’s home with co host Mrs Leonard Osher. A parliamentary skit by new officers was followed by poems and minutes. Roll call about ready to prepare a cut of meat drew sixteen attendees. Officers discussed Hawaii as the township study and numbers, plus a Spirit song. Hostesses served cherry dessert coffee and mints. Publicity chair noted funds raised and gifts from Christmas.

Lost Island Farm Bureau Women's Club Ronald Jensen Leonard Osher Gene Berkland Avas Alfred Westergard Albert Norris Hawaii Gene Borkland Hanwaii Prowo Farm Bureau

News In The Home Making Classes

After a three week gap this column catches up on Homemaking class activities. 8th graders study money and time management while Freshmen begin First Aid and Home Nursing. Sophomores focus on Home Furnishings and home improvements. Juniors bake quick and yeast breads. Seniors work on Meal Planning and healthy eating.

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Practical and Written Exam To Assess Student Learning

The article proposes including a practical and a written examination to determine what the girls have actually learned. It emphasizes using both formats to gauge hands-on skills and theoretical understanding, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of their progress.

Local Man Celebrates 108th Birthday in Allerton

Mr J E Scott of Allerton recently celebrated his 108th birthday and remains in reasonably good health. He plans to mark another birthday or two and says he has voted in every major election since reaching adulthood.

J. E. Scott Allerton

Wallingford News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Mrs. Gail Egeland and her mother traveled to Des Moines while another passenger returned to Fort Leonard Wood. Mable Jorstad of Hammond Wisconsin visited local sisters before boarding for Bakersfield California. Local families hosted relatives and attended church activities, with groups refinishing dining tables and studying Bible circles. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Torreson. Ice fishing and travel guests from California were noted along with multiple town visits. The hot lunch menu for the Graetlinger school lists meals for the coming week with varied entrees and sides.

Gail Egeland Ralph Rouse Gail Des Moines Eeeland Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Mable Jorstad Hammond Wisc Thor Nielsen Ole Ressell George Gunderson Miss Jorstad Gunderson Kansas City Bakersfield Calif Nina Jorstad

Viola crafted by Manly man shows patient care

Viola maker Viola Guy Williams, of Manly, completed a hand built instrument in his spare time. The viola consists of 59 pieces and reflects about 150 hours of work and roughly thirty dollars in material costs.

Guy Williams Manly Williams

Used Farm Equipment For Sale Catalog Listing

A long reader listing offers various used diesel tractors from 1950s to 1960s including Minncamous 445 Super MTA Farmall 450 diesel with options, Massey Harris 44, 1954 TH Super WD6 TA, 1406 Farmhand PTO, and many others. Also priced equipment includes forage box extensions for New Holland spreader and multiple combines, pickers, and implements with PTO and windrower heads. The ad notes all tractors are used and some items guaranteed 100 percent, with numerous brands such as International Harvester, Farmall, Case, Ford, Oliver, Cockshutt, Hesston, New Holland, and More.

Farmall Prresome Gerennstin Foe Mageey Harris Farmall GM Farmall Massey-Harris Gan Minn Moline New Holland PTO Ly Ford Fichultz Willye Jeep

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Georgia Harold Fisher Curlew N. BR. G Linda Gale Starkey Wallingford Legion Hall Kathleen Rolfson Kathy Heidecker Linda Anderson Judy Prentice Linda Starkey Sherry Patty Logan Gile Starkey Kathleen Mary Rolfson Judy Prenthee Mariam Hyatt Culligan Service Keith Starr Emmetsburg R. E. Davis Purina Graettinger Iowa Graettinger Lumber Co Your Community Yard Gerald Stueve Mer E'ville Daily News Mrs Kieth Hildreth Josephine Fitzpatrick Daniel J. Fitzpatrick Waterloo Wm. Hildreth Terris Immaculate Conception Church Margaret Pratt Peapes Wallingford Earnest Shattebo Harley Olson Graedttinger Tom Thompson Estherville Jong Rasmussen Andrew Pederson Ringsted Melvin Nielsen Connie, Ringsted Nordern Peterson Mary Ann Egeland Maxine Luke Mankato Jimmy Skattebo Floyd Eaton Ruthven Okoboji Mr. and Mirs Ralph Torreson Michael C. L. Tarresom Lori Vernie Jacobsen Nordein Peterson Marcia Jofn Tom Derscheld California N. L. Jolivette Otis Wood New Market R. R. Watson Frencis Potter Iemma Wedian Graetlinger School THE Graettinger State Bank United States Commodity Credit Corporation C. A. Jensen H. A. Elsenbast H. A. Elbenbart Caadler Pale Axe Maing D Baron Minncamous Sas Oliver conTan Russell Petereon
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