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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1954

Page

6

Wallingford Social News Highlights Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Lee Kemp visited Des Moines last week and Otto Larsen visited relatives in Austin Adams and Lansing Minnesota. Charles Lande is home on furlough from Missouri. Leroy Morrice of Milwaukee visited his parents about 10 days then went to Waterloo to see his brother Victor Morrice. Oliver Osher and John Morrice Fort Dodge visitors, Hugh Bradshaw Fort Dodge visitor. Ervin Mathisen family went to Story City to parental Mathisen home after accident, Gunda Igertson left for Des Moines to care for niece’s baby at George Schwartz home. Nordern Peterson visited sister’s family Melvin Nielsen Ringsted on Tuesday. Ms Bernard Osher and Mrs Nordein Peterson attended Radio Workshop in Bethany Lutheran Emmetsburg. Leland Aanonson and Clarence Schroeder of Immanuel also attended. forty five area ladies registered for the workshop. Duane Kropf and son with C J Skattebo and Sandra Gunderson motored to Elkader and back. Sandra remained with her grandparents after two months here.

Lee Kemp Des Moines Otto Larsen Austin Adams Lansing Minn Charles Lande Missouri Leroy Morrice Milwaukee Wis Waterloo Victor Morrice Oliver, Osher John Morrice Fort Dodge Hugh Bradshaw Ervin Mathisen Story City Mathisen Albert Lee Hospital Gunda [Igertson George Schwartz Nordern Peterson

Power Takeoff Shields Urged During Farm Safety Week

Farm Safety Week highlights dangers from unguarded power take-off shafts. National Safety Council reports show on farm injuries from exposed turning parts. Dealers can provide shields or conversion parts, and county agents offer assistance. Gasoline hazards are warned, noting vapor ignition risk and explosive potential.

National Safety Council

Cold-Soak Posts Extend Life, Winds University Finds

University of Winds tests show posts soaked 48 hours in copper naphthenate last six years in ground, vs 27 months for untreated controls. Quick-dip and brushing failed to justify costs. 30 second dips died after 29 months. Birch posts benefited most. cottonwood brushed with strong solution offered limited additional protection.

University of Winds Birch River

Westergard promoted to Army corporal in Germany

Kenneth D Westergard 23, of Graettinger wife Dorene, promoted to Army corporal at Rhine Engineer Depot Kaiserslautern Germany serving with the 36th Engineer Paris Company property section chief overseas since last September 1953 entered Army February 1953 graduate of Town State College in 1952 parents Mr and Mrs Alfred M Westergard Route 1

Kaiserslautern Germany Kenneth D. Westergard Dorene Graettinger Rhine Engineer Depot Engineer Paris Company Town State College Army Alfred M. Westergard

Dashund Goes Mad In Car Endangering Three In Mediapolis

Three people in Mediapolis endured a frightening drive when their pet dashund suddenly behaved violently inside the car biting two occupants. Doctors confirmed the dog was poisoned, not rabid, as the cause. The incident prompted rescue actions as the car was halted and the passengers checked for injuries. The dog’s poisoning explained the bizarre, alarming episode.

Mediapolis

Mrs William Houst Sr Has 62 Bloom Hybrid Lily

Mrs William Houst senior of Audubon now owns an attractive house plant a hybrid lily that has reached 62 blooms in her home garden.

William Houst, Sr Audubon

Cool Summer Meals with Beef Gravy Ring Dish

A home cook guides quick, hearty summer meals using condensed soups rice noodles beef gravy and canned beef. The feature shows a beef noodle ring centerpiece plus vegetables fruit salad and a simple simmer blend to lift lazy meal prep.

Dana

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