Know Your School Report Highlights Second Graders Progress
The 2nd graders advance in reading with The New Friends and Neighbors and More Friends and Neighbors. Phonics cover vowel sounds rules, consonants, blends, place value, and addition facts. Students enjoy writing, storytelling, and note note: library units and social studies topics like fireman and farm. Social security schedule announced for Fort Dodge district offices. Use the Times Want Ads.
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Billy
Social Security District Office
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Light Plant Proceedings February 16 1962
The Graettinger board met on February 16 1962 with all members present. Motions approved minutes pay bills transfers funds and adjournment. Salaries listed along with numerous vendors and bills paid. Names include C T Fjelstul Jim Lensing County Treasurer Chicago, RI & Pacific Railroad and others. Secy. Glen F. Shaver Earl Erickson Lars C. Petersen Myrtle Nissen.
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Petersen
Erickson
Petersen O
General Fund
Rev. C. T. Fjelstul
Jim Lensing
Chicago, RI & Pacific Railroad
White Diesel Engine Division
Schneider Electric Equipment
Exline Engine Works
Farnham’s
Shaver Mfg. Co
Terry-Durin Co
Matt Parrott & Sons
Tropical Paint Co
Iowa Electric Supply Co
Graettinger Mun
Masters’ Grocery
Erickson’s Grocery
Glen F. Shaver
Earl Erickson
Lars C. Petersen
Myrtle Nissen
Sec'y
An Old Timer Recollects Cannet Goods Quip
A humorous quip from an old timer recalls a period when one woman mocked the next for buying cannet goods, reflecting past attitudes toward domestic choices and thrift.
News From Home Economics Extension Meeting
County 4 H girls committee met February 20 to plan National 4-H Week, delegate selection for state and conferences. State 4 H Convention will be replaced by a 4 H State Conference at Iowa State University with both boys and girls. Career days for ages 13 and up planned, spring fashion notes, reports from clothing workshops welcomed.
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Herman Norland
Robert Skewis
Harold Jorgensen
John Mersch
Ernest Gjerde
Jim Almquist
Gjerde
Selmer Nelson
Art Weiland
Iowa State University
Farm Outlook predicts strong feed use into 1962
United States farmers face another year of heavy feed use as feed grain consumption rises 6 percent in the first quarter of 1961 62. Corn exports climb 3 percent while carryover stocks dip to 78 million tons amid smaller 1961 grain production and a larger postharvest surplus.
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United States
Marvin Skadberg
Towa State University
Skadberg
Turkey
Twelve Mile Lake Women Meet for February
The Twelve Mile Lake Farm Bureau women gathered at the Ernest Henricksen home for their February meeting. President Mrs Wayne Scheller led the business session while Miss Bernice Carr presented Simple Household Repairs. A silent auction followed and lunch was served to twenty-one members and seven children.
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Twelve Mile Lake Farm Bureau
Ernest Henricksen
Wayne Scheller
Jesson
Bernice Carr
Kevin Bennicksen
G. O. Bonstead
Knifemaker Albert Sorensen Builds 300 Knives Hobby
Albert R. Sorensen of Hampton hones knifemaking into a large hobby producing about 300 blades in varied sizes from pocket knives to large butcher knives.
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Albert R. Sorensen
Hampton
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Graettinger Community School
F. M. Hartung
Palo Alto County
Iowa
the County Auditor
Graettinger High School Athletic Dinner
Harold Schmickley
Schmickley
H&8aa
Graettinger State Bank
Hammerberg Drug High School Office
Lions Club
Graettinger
Margaret Pratt
National Cotton Council
R. W. Ashby
Chicago
Financial Reports
Club News
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