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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1955

Page

3

Gracttinger High to Present Tattletale Junior Play Friday

The Gracttinger Junior Class stages the three act comedy Tattletale at 8:00 pm Friday in the Gracttinger High School auditorium. Patty Blaine and a large cast of classmates navigate a diary exposed by a newspaper article in a town wide farcical reveal.

Gracttinger Gracttinger High School Patty Grandville Patty Blaine Blaine Blaine Deaber Blai Shilley Bonstead Sandra Simonsen Roland Thomas Cynthia Vasey Artie Blaine Richard Haismain Ida May Willetta McConnell Ted Oo Charles Car Gary Mat Roniald Felkey Leis Mahan Miss Wiggam Aureen Traver Wait Don Johnson Luelia Serene T Monica Karen I Barney Tom Grein Mr. Whittiker Richard Jacobson Bixley Bob Zitte Lorimer Margie Torrence Hetty Doris Algers Carol Laubenthal John Duane Rasmussen Donald Eugene Kadlac Katherine Bailey Dane Swanson Orland Paulson Orland Paulson Propertye Karon Lammers Sharon Olesen Marlys Hyatt Eugene Kadlac Ronnie Prather Auren Kiner Hob Zitterich Duane Doris Algers Betty Lammer Joneva

Improving hog meatiness by on farm records and ear notching

Iowa State ext agent Ralph Durham urges farmers to start on the farm with detailed records to pick breeding stock. He recommends ear marking and litter record cards, then full feeding of breeding stock to identify fast growing, lean lines and culling slow growers based on rate of gain and backfat.

Iowa Ralph Durham Extension Iowa State College Durham Agricultural Extension Service

On-the-farm testing urged for market hogs

The college Extension Service weighs an on-the-farm testing program with help from local swine producers' organizations. A central testing station is only part of the answer. much of the work can be done on the farm to produce well-muscled hogs with lean fat.

College Extension Service Durham

Printing needs advertised in local Times ad

Short notice ad offers printing services including letterheads, envelopes, and other printed materials. Call the Times for options and pricing.

Price Support Offered On Corn And Soybeans

State and county authorities set price support terms for 1955 crop corn and soybeans. In Patos Alto County the 1954 corn support rate is $1.49 per bushel, new soybeans base at $2.02. Loans and purchase agreements run through May 31, with soybeans maturing May 31 and new soybeans available Jan 31. Changes apply to the county of production for rate eligibility. storage county rate had applied previously. Eligibility requires proper grading and moisture, along with adequate storage and adherence to acreage allotments for corn. Premiums and discounts depend on class and quality.

W. M. Broderson Pato Alto County ASC Motve Broderson

Fatal gasoline fire kills Marvin Nimke at bulk station

Marvin Nimke, operator of a bulk fuel station in interim, died in a fiery blast while filling a tank wagon. Sparks from an electric motor are believed to have ignited the gasoline, causing the fatal explosion and fire.

Marvin Nimke

Vandals Hit Rural Schools. Sheriff Probes Damage

Lucas County Sheriff Wayne Swanson investigates extensive vandalism at two rural schools caused by unknown individuals using vans. Damage is described as considerable.

Wayne Swanson Lucas County Towo

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