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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
6
Curly Cues reports low moth activity for corn borers and notes shot hole damage in corn with 3 to 12 masses. Gunderson of Ames urges spraying 1 percent DDT per acre when a fraction of plants show shot hole. County fair lines mention livestock, 4-H exhibits, and a slow five acre yield contest, with Cattle Feeders Day at Ames on August 4 and Palo Alto DHIA forming two unit groups.
Graettinger Iowa meat market advertises a large stock of fresh and cured meats, ham and bacon at low prices, plus cream milk bread fruits and vegetables. Proprietor Robert Simonsen invites patronage and offers custom Sunday dinner selections.
The Dickinson County East border board for 1955 56 includes Mike Lenera Gordon Viai Eldon Anderson Harold Dammann and Glen Lloyd. The board will meet July 12 to organize and Alvin Putman will present the annual report for 1954 55 within ten days.
Highway Patrol warns motorists of new speed laws effective July 4 under Governor Hoegh. Reckless driving penalties apply for speeds over 70 mph after dark with license revocation for multiple offenses. New lighting rules require headlamps from sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility, with 500 ft visibility standards. School buses now permitted to travel up to 45 mph in service during school hours.
The Extension Council of Palo Alto County Iowa will meet July 22 1955 at 8 00 PM at the County Extension Office in Emmetsburg Taxpayers may be heard for or against the estimate of expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 4 2900 Vera Rice Secretary of Extension Council
New regulations set bus speeds at 50 mph and specify legal lengths for loading chutes. A chute may be drawn by a vehicle up to 13 feet long. A straight truck with chute may be 35 feet, and a semi-trailer truck up to 45 feet when pulling the chute.
The idea proposes predicting forthcoming crop diseases to allow farmers to act ahead of outbreaks. It emphasizes proactive measures, surveillance, and timely interventions to protect yields and reduce losses. The note suggests integrating environmental indicators and historical data to improve forecasts.
Dr Martin Joynt marks half a century of medical practice in LeMars after graduating from Iowa in 1905. He spent ten years in Jesup before relocating to LeMars, where he has continued serving the community.
Kenneth Twit of Slater suffered a serious eye injury when struck by a shuttlecock during a badminton game. Doctors feared possible loss of sight in the affected eye.
Wildlife researchers report that the 1953 drought reduced cotton tail rabbit and muskrat populations, signaling long term impacts on local ecosystems and fur-bearing species.
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