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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
6
Rural life in Israel was depicted to over 200 4-H mothers and VIPs and their friends who attended the County 4-H Mother-Daughter Tea at the Fanetsburg Methodist Church in Emmetsburg on April 26.
Richard Lonmen of Jawa State College shared an illustrated talk on his three month Israel experience living with a local family and farm work. Seven clubs participated and many more received awards while volunteers handled registration and tea. Ideal weather on April 20 and May 1 supported Dolliver State Park Camp Workshop as plans for the District 4-H Camp near tiune were discussed. Beethoven produced some of his finest music after losing his hearing.
Graettinger Insurance Agency says Merle Jones received 892 dollars to settle his fire loss. The payout covers the damage, and the agency urges readers to review policies as rebuilding costs are high. Local Farm Bureau notes highlight longtime members in Palo Alto County, including Clint Burdick and others continuing since organization’s start.
The piece honors long serving Palo Alto County Farm Bureau members for their work in legislation, membership, women’s and 4-H programs and education. It notes the death of Dorothy Rickert, 27, after a tractor overturn. It also mentions Rock Island’s conversion from coal to diesel and the dismantling of a steel water tank at Colfax.
The 4 H Girls County Committee meets Monday May 5 to finalise plans for the 4 H Rally Day at Emmetsburg Public School on Thursday June 5. Leaders and girls will receive mailed announcements at a future date.
Two missing soldiers held up a filling station in Sheffield on a Saturday evening and were captured minutes later at Iowa Falls after a cache alarm went out. They said the bandit did not have time to count the money. The amount taken was $52.
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