16 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1972
Page
1
The issue reports mud reduction after warm spells, hog shipments via Mason City, and a Graettinger Milford tournament loss. It also covers a stormy weekend in 1962 with nine inches of new snow, road closures, roofs at risk, and a new season snowfall record of 78 inches through March 14.
Letter from Harlan F. Babcock pastor of United Methodist Church Graettinger IA commends youth talents shown at the Science and Arts Fair and praises faculty leadership. Included with letter Ruth M Nelson sends a $5.00 check and expresses enjoyment of the paper.
A nuclear powered submarine is rammed off the Jersey coast, crew survives at depth while rescuers confront gear not built for such depths, as George Beare details Stallard salvage intrigue. Parallel features note library club stories and reader milestones at Down City Clerary with weekly hours.
This Times item notes March weather in northwest Iowa with melting snow and rough roads. Graettinger public schools will run session Saturdays 8 30 to 12 30 on March 15 22 April 12 and 19, with final day May 29. March 13 election saw 32 ballots cast. no opposition for treasurer W C Olson or directors Arnold Henningsen and C A Shiley. retiring directors G F Shaver and Ray Glazier did not seek re election. Vivian Sullivan of Los Angeles is a Times reporter and recalls readers with occasional notes. She visited a Hollywood studio last Friday and met Bing Crosby during the shooting of The Road To Rio.
IRS district director R. C. Voskuil Iowa urged taxpayers to choose reputable advisors for tax returns. He stressed the taxpayer remains responsible for accuracy and payment of any extra tax, penalties, and interest, even if someone else prepares the return.
Voskuil cautions against blank returns pencil prepared papers and advisors promising guaranteed refunds for a fee. A professional should sign the return and provide name and address for reference. Sewing lessons announced with sessions on zippers and sleeves held March 6 9 and 20 at Emmeteburg and West Bend Methodist Church.
Ed Herke a Pioneer Seed Corn representative in the Graettinger area recalls his first sale to Frank Christen sen who farmed nearby. The 35 bushels sold in the first year contrasts with a peak of 3800 bushels in a later year as they discussed the memory at Herke's Pioneer stone in Graettinger with Ed on the left and Frank on the right.
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