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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
7
The contractor reports steady progress on the storage facility construction with wall placement expected in the early December period. The project appears on schedule as teams work to complete framing and anchoring before winter.
The Meals on Wheels program in Graettinger begins December 31, 1973, delivering to residents Monday to Friday at noon. Eligibility includes those 52 or older living alone or unable to prepare meals, or by doctor or pastor recommendation. Diabetic and special diets accommodated. Cost is $1.20 daily or $6 weekly. Prospective recipients should contact local organizers.
The Palo Alto County Cattlemen's Association sets its annual dinner for Monday December 10 at St Thomas Church in Emmetsburg. Guest speaker Ray Switzer of Switzer Beeson Livestock Marketing Agency will present Feeding in the Future. Tickets start at 6:30 pm, available from directors or the County Extension Office. meals may be delivered to homes with food stamps accepted.
Market prices show corn at 2.25 for Nov and Dec and 2.31 for Jan and Feb. Beans trade at 5.38 for Nov and Dec and 5.49 for Jan and Feb. Oats noted at 1.00. No other context or entities provided.
Members of the Graettinger Woman's Club will contact Graettinger residents in the next few weeks to benefit the Palo Alto Retarded Children's Fund. Cooperation will be appreciated. Donations may be given to Mrs Leland Stiles, club president.
November rainfall in the Graettinger area reaches 4.30 inches, the highest since 1961. The prior November record was 2.20 inches set in 1970, surpassing recent totals and marking a new peak for the month.
A closing out farm auction will be held Saturday December 1 at 12 30 PM at the Leland and Ruth Knudtson farm located four miles north and 24 west of Graettinger. No full listing appears in this issue.
Kenneth Sorenson was drawn for the Lucky Bucks last Saturday but was absent. The drawing will be held again next Saturday for a $50 prize.
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