Hex signs and Hessian stories in Pennsylvania Dutch farms
In Berks, Lebanon, and Lancaster counties hex signs adorn barns as guardians against witches. The practice blends superstition with folk lore, while some locals dismiss it as nonsense. The piece touches on conjurers, rustic cures, and a historical note on Hessian descendants tied to Pennsylvania migration and a modern shopping center hitching posts. The article closes with a brief Navy dispatch about Orland R. Thoreson serving aboard USS Robert H. Huntington in the Sixth Fleet with plans to visit Europe.
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Berks
Lebanon
Lancaster
Mwasser
Orland Thoreson
Robert Huntington
U. S. Sixth Fleet
FHTNC
Orland R. Thoreson
USN
Curtis Thoreson
Grarttinger
Towa
Robert i. Huntington
Mediterranean
Spain
France
Italy
U. S
Calves Twin Holsteins Purchased by State College
Calves at CALVES Town State College include two two week old Holstein twins born at the Lawrence Mor fan farm near Grand Junction. The college keeps a herd of identical twin cows, milks them, and runs records with varied feed rations to improve cattle raising and predictions.
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Calves Town State College
Lawrence Morfan
Grand Junction
Graettinger Municipal Light Plant Meeting Minutes 1959
The Graettinger Municipal Light Plant held a regular meeting on March 10, 1959. Present were Petersen and Hansen, with Shaver absent. The minutes of the last meeting were approved, bills paid, and the meeting adjourned. Various payments to vendors listed including Standard Oil, Crescent Electric, Graettinger Times, and others totaling multiple sums.
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Granttinger Municipal Light Plant
Petersen
Hansen
Shaver
Iby Petersen
Chicago
R. I. & Paci
Standard Oil
Sebastian Diesel Equipment
Industrial T & A
Tl Ryan
Crescent Electric
Burroughs
Cooper Petroleum
Furniture Warehouse
the Graettinger Times
Heidecker
D-X
Graetinger
Masters Grocery
James
State F H A Leadership Conference to Des Moines
Four o clock tomorrow morning marks the departure of Karen Reeves Kathy Kuyper Kaye Petersen and the writer for the State F H A Leadership Conference in Des Moines. Voting delegates Karen and Kathy will select state officers Friday afternoon. The local F H A hosts an evening meeting March 23 with Merlyn Larson of Spencer offering a talk and demonstration.
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Karen Reeves
Kathy Kuyper
Kaye Petersen
F.h.la
Des Moines
Karen
Kathy
F.H.A
Merlyn Larson
Larson Beauty Salon
Spencer
Cream soups and simple salads featured in XXKX cookery
Nine weeks tests this week highlight time flying by as cream soups, simple salads, hot breads and cheese cookery are explored. The column surveys easy dishes and practical kitchen tips for home cooks.
Farmers Must Sign Up For A C P Program
Farmers must sign an A C P application before starting the practice for the 1059 program. Joe Lynch, Palo Alto County ASC chairman, said the step is mandatory. Many farmers were ineligible because they tilled land and opened ditches before signing. No appeal or recourse exists for pre signed applications.
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Joe Lynch
Palo Alto County
ASC
Graettinger Junior High Boys Win Consolation Title
Graettinger Junior High boys claim the Palo Alto county consolation title in a regional contest. The victory adds a notable notch to the team’s season as they edged opponents for the top consolation spot.
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Graettinger
Palo Alto County
Consola
Pirates roll over Ayrshire in 82 to 11 win
The Pirate Juniors overwhelmed Ayrshire 82 11 Wednesday night. They led 15 5 at halftime as Ron Jensen scored 13 and Darrell Reeves 4 among the top scorers. Coach Gordon Loucks praised the full team effort in a strong performance with multiple players contributing.
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Ayrshire
Pirate
Emmotebure
Rubhven
Ron Jensen
David Twait
Darrell Reeves
Greg Elbert
Gary Wikert
Exidie Erickson
Larry Cornelius
Ronnie Baedke
Tony Alesch
Bill Fude
Larry Winter
Gordon Loucks
City Meat Market Graettinger Iowa
Graettinger Iowa meat market ad offers fresh and cured meats ham bacon dairy bread fruits and vegetables. Proprietor Robert Simonsen promotes a large stock and consistent low prices with telephone contact 71.
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Robert Simonsen
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Patty Watson
Bonnie Spear
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