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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
17
In 1941 Graetting area elevator activity included Varniere Grain Co adding two storage tanks with a 24000 bushel capacity, built by Graettinger Block & Construction. Late in 1941 Quaker Oats Day constructed a new elevator south of their prior structure for the same site.
Farmers Grain Co announces construction of two cement stave tanks to replace the 1915 wooden bins. One tank will hold 10 cm and several feet high with 9,0000 bushels capacity. the other a taller unit for shell corn storage. The existing elevator and north tank will be tied by connecting machinery costing about 5.4n a. The plant now stores 170,000 bushels of sealed corn, with 150,000 in steel bins and 20,000 in the elevator, though much 1940 corn remains unsealed. Jorgen Andersen, manager, notes landlords hold a share of the unsealed stock.
The Graettinger area gains a fine new elevator with a 15 foot dump, two way air operated truck, and on site weighing. The Quaker Oats Co has been in Graettinger since 1910, with John Swift as local manager since 1927 and Alvin J. Weir as assistant manager after January. The facility, added near the office building, marks community growth as farmers mix feeds on site or bring ground feeds to be blended with concentrates.
Workmen finish a new 42 000 bushel Quaker Oats elevator at Craetinger after delays. The 83 foot high structure, built by Ty Isbersens Co of Minneapolis, replaces the old 40 000 bushel facility. Features include six 6 000 bushel bins, six 2 000 bushel bins, 15 hp motor, overhead setup, moisture shielding, 2 000 bushel per hour loading, and 2 500 bushel per hour elevation on the industrial track.
An article discusses extending electrical service to emobas, noting hazards from makeshift wiring and careless handling. It highlights the need for careful use, mentions a Westside business block project funded by 500 volunteers, and reports a nickel fundraising effort for a new corporation named Weesteide Nickleway. Additional notes include a church offering received by the Reformed Church at Stout and a mission feast with donations totaling 1,088 dollars.
Mrs Laura Hoffman donated twelve new stone benches to ML Vernon City Park. The gift enhances park seating and honors community heritage. City officials thanked the benefactor and announced installation this spring by park crews.
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