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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1955

Page

7

Lost Island Woman's Club Meeting Features Color Dynamics

The Lost Island Woman's Club met at Mrs. Rudolph Christiansen's home on Friday March 4 at 2 00 p m with 35 guests and members present. Guest speaker Donald Wilts from Fort Dodge presented color dynamics through pictures explanations and discussion. He noted color effects on mood health and daily life and offered painting and surface prep tips.

Lost Island Woman's Club Rudolph Christiansen Albert Norris Donald Wilts Fort Dodge Wills Willis John Hopkins Institute Russell Ruth Westergard de Ette Grachtinger Knoxville Soren Duhn Highland Two Don Olesen Ted Hermansen Des Moines Glen Taylor Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Notice Of Public Improvement Of Drainage District No 117

Public notice to landowners in Palo Alto County Iowa about drainage district 177 proposed lands, petition filed August 2 1954, engineer Riggs appointed January 17 1955, report filed March 1 1955, hearing set April 7 1955 to determine sufficiency and fix district location, objections in writing required. Martin Thompson, County Auditor.

Philip O'Connor Wm. J. Joyce Sade McCarty Emmet Murphy Martin L. Murphy Elizabeth Murphy Westie L. O'Connor Mildred H. Kilingaman Elmer M. Lindgren H. E. Perkins Matthew F Michael Mary Quinn Etta Pringle Leona John W. Anderson M. C. Petersen C. Theo Torreson Otto Appel Roy E. Stoltz Pato Alto County Iowa Martin Thompson Equitable Life Insurance Company of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Federal Land Bank Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Lois Bisgard Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors James L. Riggs Emmetsburg

Longtime supervisor marks 31st year at school

Roy Schwab of Bpringville reaches 31st year as instrumental music supervisor at the consolidated school, continuing a career shaping the district's music program.

Bpringville Roy Schwab

Nine rules to double flax yield with Mitchell guidance

E J Mitchell secretary of the Flax Development Committee outlines nine practices for Palo Alto County growers to double flax per acre. Key points cover soil fertility, weed control, clean seedbeds, early sowing, high quality seed, disease resistance, and timely harvest. He notes even small yield gains can significantly boost net profits. Free guide available from Flax Development Committee, Baker Building, Minneapolis.

Palo Alto County E. J. Mitchell Flax Development Committee Mitchell Baker Building Minneapoll

Pink and blue shower hosted by Wallingford relatives

Mrs John Hansen of Wallingford held a pink and blue shower for her daughter Mrs Gilbert Elder of Spencer at the home of Mrs John Nissen, an aunt of Mrs Elder. A host of friends and relatives presented gifts. Lunch was served at the close.

Merle Hansen Worthington Larry Des Combez Viclie Daniel Bixby Hansen Minn Worthington Masonite Lodge Worthington Phillips 66 Bixbys Art Duhn Eugene Wagner Ed Herke John Hansen Wallingford Gilbert Elder Spencer John Nissen Elder

Delicious Beef Stew with Rice Ring

Hearty beef stew serves six using beef chuck and bones for richness plus monosodium glutamate and spices. Brown coated beef, simmer with onions carrots celery and bay leaf, then thicken with cornstarch. Serve in a ring of hot rice for a complete one dish meal.

Modern washing machine care for lingerie

Do your lingerie in the washing machine for speed and safety. Use lukewarm water with light suds, mend seams before washing, hook bras together, and wash white nylon separately to avoid color transfer. Use mesh bags for fragile items and fill loads with white cotton if needed.

Magerle

Rope On Highway Foils Deadly Play Trick

A driver spotted a rope across a busy Iowa highway and stopped just in time, saving two boys playing a passing cars game. The incident shows how small signals reveal danger and echoes on Red Cross nurses in the Spanish American War.

Iowa Red Cross

City Meat Market Graettinger Iowa

Graettinger Iowa meat market advertises fresh and cured meats ham and bacon at low prices. It highlights dairy cream milk bread and a complete fruit and vegetable stock. Robert Simonsen proprietor invites patronage and lists telephone number 71 for orders and inquiries.

Robert Simonsen

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