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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1976
Page
9
The article explains weed biology and heredity, the impact of soil and humus on germination, and how modern herbicides like 2 4 D aim to target weeds without harming crops. It notes weeds resist many chemicals, pest pressure rises, and suggests crop rotation and integrated pest management for better farming results.
A school column notes two weeks into the new year with four days of classes. Registration changes irritate teachers, then focus shifts to grade three through eight and Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. The piece cites a DPI Dispatch article noting scores dip due to elective curricula.
The piece warns that remedial instruction, once at two year colleges, now targets four year institutions. It notes lower reading writing and math proficiency among recent high school graduates, with tests showing erosion. It urges teachers and parents to enforce return to basics and cites Iowa Tests of Basic Skills efforts and student career exploration programs.
The Graettinger High School Class of 1928 holds a four year reunion on Saturday September 4 at the Graettinger Hillcrest Supper Club and lounge. Attending members include Lillian Thompson Clifford Rathman John Helgeson Anastasia Theil Hazel Rasmus sen Pearl Reeves Emmet Murphy Ralph Graettinger Mildred Gardener Alma Hansen May belle Levi Myrtle Warner and Ruby Peterson. Visitors are welcome after 8:30 PM to see the class members.
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