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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1975
Page
6
A column notes one year old Carey Jacobsen daughter of Ken and Chevyl Rose Jacobsen. It offers tree choices such as ash locust maples oaks pines and sycamore with planting, mulching, watering and pest prevention guidance aimed at long lived healthy landscape care for future generations.
Autumn is ideal for planting bulbs and balled evergreens while spring favors trees and fruiting vines. Protect young trees from mice and rabbits, water before freeze. Repot oversized houseplants in winter. Elm varieties die and should be replaced. Also includes community notes on Graettinger Boosters Bucks and 4 H donor awards.
The town reports widespread dead elm trees from Dutch Elm Disease. a special Iowa variance allows burning of the trees at the local landfill with minimal additional garbage. County officials, including Dan Elwood, state they sought prior state clearance, and cleanup efforts continue as Palo Alto County aids with equipment and coverage while upcoming spring field work approaches.
The Iowa Soybean Promotion Board issued unofficial results for the Sept. 23 election to fill four of nine board seats. Winners include Lloyd Pleggen kuhle Sumner district 3 Bill New Nevada district 5 Gerald Forristall Macedonia district 7 and Dwight Joy Humeston district 8. The board administers the half cent per bushel checkoff program supporting research and overseas market development.
Fall fertilization and fall liming bring advantages to Iowa farmers by boosting soil health and crop readiness, while saving time through streamlined seasonal practices and smarter input use across fields.
Chicago reports National 4-H Week runs Oct 5 through 11 with the theme “4-H '76 Spirit of Tomorrow.” About 7.2 million youths, leaders, and parents participate in activities across clubs, nutrition programs, and televised series. Extension service manages volunteers and programs nationwide.
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