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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1968
Page
8
The writer journeys to a San Blas cay highlighting daily life and culture. He describes landscape, boats, and calabash water collection rituals, the use of gourds in hydration and dance, and notes interactions with local leaders including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. and Alligandi chiefs.
The State Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnson warns fires were caused by careless trash burning cigarette disposal and lax precautions by owners. He urges burning trash in approved containers and extreme caution near fields and roadways. Railroads will cooperate to prevent sparks along rights of way.
Avery Bonstead and Darred Jasperson of Graettinger attended the 1968 Green Colonial Product and Service Junior held at the Green Colonial Factory in Des Moines. Ninty three Midwest heating and air conditioning men attended this list of five schools, per CHff Conn, Sales manager for the company. Service sessions covered air conditioning service techniques, controls, brazing, and electrical systems. Both men received certificates of merit for completing the program.
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