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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

7

Electrification of Farms in Europe Before the War

Before the war farm electrification varied across nations with Denmark at 85 percent Germany at 90 percent France at 95 percent and the Netherlands approaching complete electrification in Holland.

Denmark Germany France Holland

Keeping Parsley Fresh in Fridge for a Week

After washing well, place the wet parsley leaves and stalks in a tall glass jar. Seal with a screw top and refrigerate to preserve color and pungence for at least a week.

Cover Dairy Products and Flavor Tips

The note advises covering milk, cream, and butter to prevent flavor absorption in the fridge. It also shares a tip to improve rice and fluffiness by adding one teaspoon of lemon juice per quart of cooking water.

Erosion From Highway Ditches Fills Reservoirs

Fill reservoirs erosion from cuts along highways and roadside ditches is a common source of soil that reduces storage capacity.

Food packaging shifts reshape grocery aisles

Changes in the food picture point to more pre packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh meats, with better and more effective packages generally.

Hatchability of Eggs Maintained Over Long Flights

Ege scientists tested air transport effects on egg hatchability and found eggs could endure 5,000 miles or more of flight with no severe loss in viability, suggesting long-distance delivery feasibility for poultry breeding.

Ege

Clean ges Hens running all over the farm stead do not produce clean exg

Leta notes hens disrupt chores at the farmstead as scattered birds roam freely. The terse remark highlights a confusion over clean eggs and the impact on daily tasks.

School district board to meet on August 5 1947 hearing budget

The Board of Directors of Independent School District of Graftinger Walnut Palo Alto County will meet August 5 1947 at 8 00 p m at the school building Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures for the year July 1 1947 to June 30 1948 A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements past and anticipated will be available at the hearing Elizabeth Jensen district secretary Also town council budget hearing set for July 24 1947 at 8 p m at City Hall for the year starting April 1 1948 with receipts and disbursements available at the hearing Gurd S S Naak town clerk

Independent School Dist Grafttinger Walnut Palo Alto County Gradlinger Towa Gudrid S&s. Naak

Children's Books And Summer Entertainment Ad

Children’s books guidance notes age appropriate reads. Anvil meeting July 7 1947 lists prices and reductions. Roo f Garden Arnolds Park Iowa promotes direct Hollywood entertainment six nights with Bob Summers orchestra featuring Ronnie Russell July 22 to July 26 admission nine cents plus tax.

Arnolds Park Iowa Okoboji Hollywood Bob Summers Ronnie Russel

Labor and town services payroll ledger fragment

Fragmentary list includes names such as Harry Anderson J J Show Harold Prather Johnnie Harris Gabriel F Pepum and Geo M Graettinger with entries for labor mowing upkeep park and streets cemetery and town matters. Also notes gas oil supplies freight and legal advisory, town clerk references, and small cash totals.

Sunday school and church notices at Immanuel and First Lutheran

Sunday evening service and Bible classes are planned at Immanuel Lutheran with a serving committee listed. Rev. Gunderson will lead divine services next Sunday at 11 10 am with Sunday school at 10 am. Choir rehearsals are scheduled and a joint Sunday School picnic at Lost Island State Park with worship at 11 am and a dinner to follow. The Bennett Thoreson home hosts a church council meeting on Friday July 18 at 8 pm, and a Ladies Aid ice cream social at the Legion Hall on Saturday July 19 serving 6th afternoon and evening. The Lone Saviors Lutheran Church joint Sunday School picnic occurs at Lost Ship at 31 00 am with a picnic to follow. The Methodist Church under Rev. J Heber Miller offers Sunday School at 10 am and Morning Worship at 11 am with the God’s Messengers sermon series on Amos the Social Reformer. The Young Married Methodists will hold a picnic meeting after worship on Sunday July 20 at Ft Defiance State Park. Fourth Quarterly Conference with Dr. Burgess presiding will be held, with all reports due. Bible Conference dates August 3-10 are announced for the Methodist campgrounds with an anticipated inspiring program.

Immanuel Lutheran Church C. B. Gunderson First Lutheran Church W. Quamn Lost Island State Park Church Council Bennett Thoreson Ladies’ Aid Legion Hall Jay Lone Saviors Letheran Church Lest Island State Park Ft. Defiance State Park Dr. Burgess Methodist Camp Grounds

Sunday Worship Times Across Local Churches

Immaculate Conception Church lists Masses at 7:30 and 9:20 a m Pastor Hurley. St Pauls Lutheran Church services at 9:30 a m Pastor Jacobsen. South Walnut Church 11:00 a m The Town Church 10:00 a m Bible classes 10:30 a m Visitors welcome at St Pauls. If away for the day attend South Walnut at 9:30.

Immaculate Conception D. K. Hurley St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fred Jacobsen South Walnut Church St. Paul's

Vegetables in War Boosts Drive for Victory Overseas

Wartime reports stress vegetables and grains as vital for soldiers and the economy. Ohio yields about 70 million dollars in truck garden produce including potatoes tomatoes and cabbage. In Wood County vast acres grow corn and cabbage while a cannery plans to use tomatoes to stock food for next winter.

Ohio Sanky County

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The Graettinger State Bank Graettinger, Lowa Elizabeth Jensen I General O General Fund Pete Wee el Neral Bonds & Inks Siscos Valle Cai iTra Schultz Albert Jensen William Blom Gudrid S Nane Salar Fred Rubink American Asbestos P Co Stouffer Fire Bagot Teague of la Muniery T. R. Martin Sideway Anvil Confucius Paddle Meat Products Gr. Mun. Plant, Light and Power Harry Anderson J. J. Show Blacksmith & Welding Wisconsin Lumber Co Watson Theatre Heaven Ingrid Bergman George Sanders NO Leave van Johnson Keenan Wynn Pal Trigger Roy Rogers Alaska Rusty Blondie Penny Singleton Shirley Dahlmann Margaret Refseal Geneva Osher Arlee Osher the Methodist Church J. Heber Miller Levnon God Amos Walingford Lutheran America Herke & Lundgren Bowa Quaker Oats Co Co-Operative Grain Co Raymond Tindall Mgr Psoe Ay
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