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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1977

Page

2

Classifieds for Sale Items and Contacts

Multiple ads list items for sale including a JHC 540 plow with gauge wheel and cylinder Alden Wigdahl contact 837 4494 or 426 5297 a dresser and chest of drawers Richard Berger 837 5250 a Methodist Parsonage Graettinger three to four bedrooms contact 859 3875 a Gold Floral Chair $30 Amber Early American Lamp $10 Paul Joyce 859 3945 a Warm Morning Wood Stove Gerald Schmitt 859 3670 and various lumber and window listings plus Eggs contact Mrs Glen Meng 837 4887 All entries include seller names and phone numbers for local inquiries.

Alden Wigdahl Paul Joyce

Help Wanted at Hillcrest Supper Club and More

Classified notes call for kitchen bar and waitress staff at Hillcrest Supper Club. Also seek nursing home resident listing submissions via Zipcode Office. Listings include cake and cookie decorating and small shingling or repair work with contact numbers and a store reference.

Hillcrest Supper Club Chuck Foy Graettinger Building Center

Graettinger Laundromat Closed. Buyer Contacts Sought

Notice states the Graettinger laundromat is closed. Interested buyers should contact Kenneth Smith at 859-3498. tf-35-T B.

Graettinger Kenneth Smith

Cards of thanks express gratitude for funeral and events

A compilation of thank you notes and acknowledgments for condolences, meals, flowers, and support after deaths of Jake Hartman and Dewey W. Russell, plus thanks for birthday party hosting and hospital visits. Enrollments for winter quarter classes listed with dates and times at Algona Estherville Spencer centers.

Jake Hartman Jim Bates

Michigan farmer sets world corn yield record on one acre

Roy Lynn Jr. harvested 352.64 bushels per acre on September 30 1977 near Schoolcraft Michigan using DeKalb XL 54 seed and 15.5 moisture. The record surpasses the 338 bushel mark set in 1975 by Herman Warsaw of central Illinois after three years of research and intensive irrigation and field management. Lynn, 28, farms 1000 acres with his father and emphasizes total farm yields over single-acre records.

Michigan Roy Lynn, Jr Schoolcraft Kalamazoo Lynn Herman Warsaw Central Ilinois United States DeKalb Yieldmasters Club Roy

Wildlife Surplus and Population in Rabbitville and Northwest Iowa

Wildlife biologist Ronald Howing explains surplus animals in nature. He compares rabbits, fish, robins, musk rats, pheasants and deer, noting high mortality before breeding and the role of habitat. Even at low pheasant numbers, about 90 percent are surplus and vulnerable to harvest.

Rabbitville Iowa

Money to loan for agribusiness refinancing and expansion

An advertisement offers short term overload to long term agri loans. It promotes refinancing current operations, purchasing more land, and working capital. Targeted at farmers, it invites calls to toll free 800-228-9560 or written inquiries to Jerry Cavner at 8420 Dodge St Suite 101 Omaha Nebraska 68114.

Jerry Cavner Dodge St Suite Omaha Nebraska

ILCC Evening Classes Transfer Courses Offered Nights

Iowa Lakes Community College announces an evening college program for workers seeking an Associate of Arts degree. The winter quarter starts November 29 at four Area III centers. Contact Ronald Brockmeyer, ILCC director, or center directors Jack Celon and Ron Brockmeyer for schedules and enrollment details.

Iowa Lakes Community College Evening College Area III Ronald Brockmeyer Iowa Lakes Community College Emmetsburg Call Jack Celon Algona High School Ron Brockmeyer ILCC Emmets

Sneak Thief of Light Glaucoma Alert Program Launched in Iowa

Mrs. G. W. Hilton of the Iowa Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns that glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, with about 24,900 Iowa cases and half undiagnosed. Regular tonometry tests and early treatment can halt vision loss. the society unveils the Glaucoma Alert Program GAP to educate across the state and invites inquiries to Box 434, Des Moines.

G. W. Hilton Iowa Society For the Prevention of Blindness Hilton Society Des Moines

Veterans education aid debated in farm program change plan

Congressman Berkley Bedell announced a bill to allow veterans whose income includes agricultural support work to qualify for G I Bill education benefits. He argued current VA rules deter veterans starting farms due to outside jobs. Also, Palo Alto County will hold three hearings on land use policy with proposals to preserve Class A farm land, fund conservation terraces, expand wildlife areas, and give local communities more land use control.

Berkley Bedell Bedell Palo Alto County Land Preservation Policy Commission Waverly Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Emmetsburg

Complete Glosing Out Farm Sale November 23 Auction

Due to the death of Dewey Russell a public auction will sell farm machinery and household goods on Wednesday November 23 at 1:00 PM. Location is two miles north of Ruthven on blacktop 341 then routes as described near Lost Island lake and Ayrshire. Machinery list includes multiple Allis Chalmers tractors and implements, John Deere planters and rakes, manure spreader, sprayer, and various farm equipment. Pickup details follow in the lengthy inventory.

Dewey Russell Ruthven Blacktop van Park Lost Island Lake North Shore Ayrshire Allis Chalmers W. F Stanhorst Allis New Idea John Deere Sandwich David Bradley

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Richard Berger Methodist Gerald Schmitt Glen Meng Janice Schmitt Samek Farmsworth Dewey W. Russell Nelle O'Neil G.I Bill By Ronald Howing Big Fish Awards Mary Gribble West Okoboji Dickinson Co Spirit Lake Dan Williams Richard Hubert Estherville Lincoln Bethel Lutheran Stueve Incorporated Electric Park Hillcrest Clay County Concrete Spencer Ford Philco Norge Norvin Olson Jim Harvey Ruthven State Bank
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