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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1957
Page
8
Hard luck Tom Greenawald suffers facial and hand burns from grease splatter, leg stitches after breaking a barbed wire fence, pneumonia, and a sprained thumb and ankle from touch football. The piece notes the Statue of Liberty was erected in 1888.
Treasury introduces new punch-card Series E Savings Bonds smaller than a government check. They fit safety deposit boxes and suit Payroll Savings Plans for easy automatic saving. Since Feb 1, 1957 issued bonds pay 3 14 percent to maturity in 8 years 11 months.
Washington report highlights the rise of the American Tree Farm System now in 44 states with over 4 million acres enrolled. It notes a bright nationwide wood market and that about 4.46 million small woodlot owners control 61 percent of U S forest land, selling 700 million dollars in forest products yearly.
LOS ANGELES report on a study of 13 presidential elections from 1900 to 1948 by Dr. Ferguson, assistant professor at Los Angeles State College. The analysis finds urban counties swing between parties, urban votes key, Midwest and East show highest turnout since 1900, while the South shows stability in participation and lower overall rates.
A study of metropolitan Los Angeles contact patterns shows residents travel farther for social reasons than shopping within neighborhood lines. Interviews reveal social trips average up to 16 miles, while shopping stays local. Car ownership expands the travel radius for both commercial and social contacts.
University Park report shows alumnae marriage rate far exceeds remaining single alumnae. Survey spans 64 years from 1890 to 1954 with 4708 respondents out of 7000 queried. Of 3456 married graduates, 5087 children are reported. among 1128 never married 67 widowed and 59 divorced.
Washington reports that temporary stands for the inauguration were built of wood near the White House as steel alternatives were rejected for cost. Much of the wooden stands is said to be recoverable through resale or reuse.
Palo Alto Soil Conservation District announces USDA soil conservation personnel will assist and conduct soil judging classes for county vocational agricultural students. Instructors from local schools will join on October 29 and 30 at a site four miles south and half a mile east of Ayrshire. Washington area instructors include Ley, Mallard, Cast, Barth, King, Maddox, Satory, and Wandell notes. Robert Turner of Spencer will provide technical data.
State conservation officials announced a drawing will decide the allocation of the final 1,000 shotgun licenses for Towa's 1957 deer season after applications reached 6,383 by October 15. Over 5,000 licenses have been issued. bow and arrow licenses totaled 827 with no deadline, to be received until November 26.
An auxiliary group for Palo Alto Memorial hospital was formed at a hospital lounge meeting. Mrs. W. J. Julian of Storm Lake, district auxiliary director, presided and outlined aims. Officers installed included Myra Klingaman of Emmesturg as president and Mrs. Walter Fisher as another officer.
Graettinger Iowa meat market offers hams and bacon at low, steady prices. Cream milk bread and a full stock of fruits and vegetables are always available. Robert Simonsen proprietor telephone 71. Your patronage appreciated.
Cylinder, vice president Mrs. Eldon Perkins Roilman, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Emmetsburg, and members elected to the board include Mrs. William Vandervelde of Emmetsburg, Mrs. Herman Hansen of Rodman, Mrs. James Olson of West Bend, Mrs. Adolph Spies of Gratinger, Mrs. Ben Fish of Mallard, and Mrs. R. B. Dana of Ruthven.
Arnold Rouse, teen son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Rouse, south of Emmetsburg, was hurt when a tethered spade struck the rear wheel of a tractor, throwing him before the wheel. The driverless tractor crashed through fences and across a highway. He was taken to Emmetsburg hospital. belt may have reduced injuries.
Ruth Scott of Leon caught a massive channel catfish at a private lake west of Leon. The fish weighed 1642 pounds and stretched 34 inches long, setting a stunning catch record for the area.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fitchett of Newell recently marked 65 years of marriage. The couple are parents to nine children, 34 grandchildren, and 62 great grandchildren. The note adds a linguistic aside that Yankee derives from the Dutch word yanku meaning to snarl.
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