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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
2
A new Peruvian field in the Andes eastern slope boosts petroleum prospects in the montane region. Peru holds half the nation’s area yet small population, with Iquitos growing to 40,000 as a historic rubber and commodity port.
A historical overview explains light scattering or the Tyndall effect. The path of a light beam through a medium reveals dispersed particles by scattering light. Large particles reflect and refract, while small or comparable particles scatter light in all directions, enabling size determination.
The Russell Sage Foundation finds living memorials favor community centers over monuments. An American sergeant abroad preferred his name on a playground swing to marble temples. Centers unite residents to enrich democracy and promote neighborhood citizenship.
Agronomists note soil fumigation combats plant nematodes. Before World War II cost was prohibitive, but 1940-41 Pineapple Institute researchers identified D-D as a cheaper option. Beltsville labs and others tested D-D effective. newer fumigants such as Dowfume G Cowfume WI0 and Iscobrome variants are now available to aid root knot control in orchards and nursery stock.
Instructions detail using boiling water to remove fruit stains from linens. Create a veil by tying fabric over a bowl, then pour water from height. Treat stains immediately, avoid soap to prevent setting, and use warm water or peroxide alternatives for coffee or tea marks.
The Council of State Governments reports a nationwide state tax haul of 5.95 billion dollars for fiscal year 1946, a record high and up 6.2 percent from 1945. Payroll taxes totaled 1.03 billion, and motor fuel receipts rose to 900 million, the second-largest share, driven by postwar easing of rationing and shift in wartime labor.
Entomologist R E Pratt reports a study of Aulo cura Etlotti in Manville Wyoming showing grasshopper populations at 35 per square yard consuming 792 pounds of forage per acre in a season. At 25 per square yard the rate is 489 pounds per acre and at 15 per square yard 406 pounds per acre.
Direct American investments in Cuba reach 560 million dollars, the second highest behind Canada at the war onset, about 8 percent of global U S investment. Half of Cuba funding went to agriculture led by sugar, with major shares in public utilities, transport, manufacturing, distribution, petroleum, and mining.
In a Piute Indian myth the gigantic doorwaylike bluffs mark Matavilya's house, the first great supernatural being. He created animals who built a house, then died. his son released his spirit by shaping the river, destroying most of the house but leaving remnants.
Cuba emerged as the third best cash buyer of the United States during the war years, outranked only by Canada and Mexico. On a per capita basis, Cuba nears Canada as a top purchaser, with Cuba’s ability to buy tied to Cuban sugar sales to the United States. In 1992 Cuban sugar imports dipped to 39 million dollars, pulling Cuba’s total purchases to 29 million dollars.
A vintage plea urges farmers and city friends to display Farm Bureau signs to show solidarity with the nation’s leading agricultural group. The message praises proactive support, calls neighbors to recognize the movement, and endorses the Farm Bureau as forward looking for welfare.
Waterloo Palo Alto County Farm Project 4-H Club sends a dairy judging team and a demonstration team to the Waterloo Tivy Cattle Congress. Demonstration team members Laverne Simonson and Kart Holte from Test Island township prepare wanks ing rrenn cans from teat creameries. they placed second at the August County 4-H Club Show. Leader Cate Jensen will accompany the team to Waterlon, with the demonstration at 2 pm Wednesday October 1. The judging team includes Dobn and Don Leners, Max Rouse, and Richard Closing. judging contests occur Monday September 29, with Les Rhodes in charge of the team’s travel and activities at Was terlon.
Tralstein recently held a Fayette style extermination effort noted as fat free with no Pied Piper present. Similar campaigns have been staged in many Lowa towns in recent months.
Kev D K Hurles pastor announces Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00. Confessions held on the first and third Saturday of each month from 4:00 to 4:30 PM and 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
The Methodist Church led by Rev. J Heber Miller hosts a Rally Day Sunday with a pageant titled Bearers of The Eternal Word by the Church School during worship. Dr Gay Culshall speaks Tuesday evening at Pirat Lutheran Church for The National Temperance Movement Inc. Junior Choir practices Wednesday at 7:30 pm with Junior Youth Fellowship after. Senior Choir rehearsal follows at 8:30 pm.
October church activities listed include Divine Worship at 11:00 A M, Sunday School at 10:00, choir and teacher training meetings, adult instruction, and confirmation classes. Gatherings occur at St Pauls, Orl Phoresan, and other local homes with dates scattered through October.
The County Women’s Committee the 4 H County Committee and town officers plan a meeting at the Public Library Parkers tentative Tuesday Oct 7 from 10 00 to 3 30. Mrs Jesse Kohrt Third District Farm Bureau Committee Woman will lead the day with chairmen duties and group discussions and outside speakers for inspiration.
Mrs R A Bergstrom of Osond was elected president of the Walnut Homemakers club at the annual tea held at the home of Mrs Wm McConnell on September 26. Mrs Leroy Brigham to serve as secretary and publicity chairman for the coming year.
St Pauls Lutheran Church outlines Brotherhood meeting at 8 tonight at South Walnut Church with travel talk by Soren Andersen and Johannes Kirker. Worship services Sunday at 9 50 am South Walnut and 1 00 am Town Church. Sunday School 10 09 am Town Church and 10 09 pm South Walnut Church. Church Council to meet Monday at 8 pm. Bible study and training Tuesday 8 pm Town Church. Ladies Aid Wednesday 2 30 pm. Confirmation class updates and regular schedules across St Pauls and Wallingford churches with visitors welcome. Estherville circuit WMF meets Oct 7 at Wallingford Church with 10 am and 2 pm sessions. Mission Rally next Sunday at Estherville Lutheran with Pastor Wu Ying.
Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. B. Gunderson as pastor schedules divine services at 11 10 am. Sunday school Bible classes at 10 am. Confirmation Friday evening late. Choir rehearsal Friday evening. Graettain er St Pauls Lutheran in Graettinger hosts events. Katherville Circuit W M F meets October 7 at Wallingford Lutheran. Circuit Mission advance Rally set for Hatherville Lutheran with Pastor Wu Ying speaking.
An Iowa club meeting featured garden flowers in a crystal bowl as a centerpiece while Mrs Edward Merkontg presided and Mrs R A Bergstrom served as president. A homing pigeon race drew one bird that refused to depart town, remaining with Mrs Geo Mending near Independents. The bird carries a Chicago band.
Last week three men from Three Town were injured when a wild tractor backed into them while they were helping fill a silo near Venton. Bob Huiskamp backed the machine as the clutch jammed, pinning Leo Huskamp, Gerald Cody, and Marcus Saxton against the silo blower. None were seriously hurt, though Teo Huskamp required 16 stitches.
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