Pirates Win Sectional Baseball Championship
The Gracttinger Pirates captured the state sectional title by defeating Gruver 6-0 at Evergreen Park. Pitcher Leon Jespersen allowed two hits with 13 strikeouts, and Mike Langehougi paired as catcher. A first inning triple by Sandvig drove in a run before a close play at the plate ended the scoring threat.
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Jespersen
Pirates
del Jensen
Dave Sandvig
Tom Burg
Graettinger
Jim Christensen
Leon Jespersen
Bohl Reeves
John Bonstead
Leo Beschorner
Mike Langehough
Chuck Witt
Larry Baedke
Itch Relief Miracle Ad at Jensen's Drug
A vintage ad claims Itch-Me-Not relieves itching in minutes and kills germs and fungi. It promotes use for eczema foot itch ringworm insect bites and surface rashes with a money back guarantee if not pleased, available today at Jensen's Drug.
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Jensen's Drug
Curly Cues on Earthworm Infestations in Lawns
R W Ashby notes many homeowners face lawn earthworm problems and suggests using lead arsenate mixed with fertilizer to control the pests. The method is described as easy to apply across lawns.
Lime and cob byproducts aid lawn and elm disease prevention
The text notes applying one pound per 100 square feet of rye pesticide and watering after. Earthworms aid lawns by aerating soil, while too many may kill grass. Corn cobs provide limited nutrition but add organic matter. about 8 lb nitrogen 12 lb phosphate 9 lb potash per ton, and 15–20 lb nitrogen aids decomposition. Cobs can be bedded to soak manure before spreading. Elms should prune and burn dead wood to curb Dutch Elm Disease. Linus Solberg of Cylinder named Palo Alto's 4-H boys club state nominee. eight state nominees to be chosen for the Boys Convention June 24–26. County 4-H has 311 participants. livestock numbers at county fair expected similar to 1957. 4-H district camp at Okoboji set for June 5–7 with delegations.
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Linus Solberg
Cylinder
Palo Alto
Official production record for Spies and Frick Holsteins
The Holstein-Friesian Association reports outstanding production records for Spies and Frick of Grailinger. Spies Ace McKinley Rosita produced 18,178 pounds of milk and 785 pounds of butterfat as a two-year-old, milked twice daily for 365 days. Miss Pioneer Magic Jewel yielded 17,878 pounds of milk and 638 pounds of butterfat as a three-year-old, milked twice daily for 326 days.
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Spies and Frick
America
Grachtinger
Spies Ace McKinley Rosita
Miss Pioneer Magic Jewel
Toledo man injured as car differential falls on foot
Wilmer Moubray of Toledo recently suffered two mashed toes when the rear end of a car was being removed and the differential end dropped onto his foot.
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Wilmer Moubray
Toledo
Mrs Rose Magee Injured After Fence Fall Near Tama
Mrs Rose Magee of west Tama sustained rib injuries after falling over a fence. She received initial aid and was transported for medical evaluation with conditions not listed in the report.
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Rose Magee
Tama
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Gruver
Curly
R. W. Ashby
Graettinger Coop Gratin CO
Estherville
Coop Elevator
P.A.G
P.A.G. Servicemen
Harvey Anderson Graettinger
Iowa
Carl Bonstead Graettinger
Joe Brinkman
Estherville, Iowa
Richard Kropf Ruthven
Pfister Associated Growers,Inc
Monroe, Ia
Okoboji
Tokyo
M. Smith
Terril, Iowa
Johnnie Johnson
Graettinger Implement Co
ED Herke
M. D. Grodland
Grodland Place
Ingham Lake
Wallingford
CO. B
Sal
Chevrolet
Bortwit & Brown
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