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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1971
Page
8
The Light Plant Board met on 48,1979 at 3:30 PM with members present. A motion to invite bids for a project and seal bids for all interested parties was approved, with bids to be received by 7:90 PM. The meeting adjourned after a motion to adjourn.
The Grachtinger FFA tractor rodeo held at 3 30 Monday September 6 saw top scores from Milt Ellis Dean Rescell Greg Peterson Mike Guinn and J R Brown A 120 point limit spanned four classes wagon hook up serpentine checking and bailer wagon back up Bill Ellis achieved 103 points Special thanks are given to Darrell Jesperson Keith Norris and Craig Beyer for judging.
Palo Alto County 4-H members join 4 million youths nationwide to mark National 4-H Week with a theme Bridges Gap. Leaders note youth strive to solve environment nutrition health and community betterment issues through local clubs and programs including IFYE exchanges and service projects.
The regular meeting of the N R G 4 H Club was held September 20 1971. Roll call was answered with A Food Habit Don t Need. The secretary and treasurer s reports were read and approved. Barb Tonderum gave a demonstration on How to Make Cherry Cobbler. JoAnn Schacherer demonstrated Boiling Eggs. The club split into two groups and lunch for about 25 members and 20 visitors was served by JoAnn Schacherer and Barb Tonderum. Mechanics team including Gary Booker and Greg Peterson placed third of 74 teams in parts identification on a Massey Ferguson combine engines tools and welding. The chapter plans to participate again next year.
The Gesettinger FFA grain and flower show drew 232 entries with ribbons awarded in several classes including Novelty and Summer Aglow. Grand champion went to Graettinger FFA. judges praised Mrs Guess and Paul Forey. The Sophomore Class held its first meeting naming officers Holly Dawson and J R Brown. Homecoming planning began for 1971 with attendants Mary Rooney and Tim Kulow. FFA members sponsored the Kiddie Barnyard at Spencer Fair featuring animals from club members.
The Highland Happy Hustlers 4‑H club earned a blue ribbon for an educational presentation titled Say Cheese on September 16. Curlew and Fairfield participants Garry Barkve and Keith Berkland received a red ribbon for Know Your Sheep, covering preparing a sheep for showing, breed traits, wholesale cuts, and disease avoidance.
A garden column notes autumn is ideal for soil improvement using leaves or manure and disk work. It explains soil as a living mixture of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and water hosting bacteria, protozoa, and enzymes, emphasizing soil health beyond mere dust.
In a September 30 1971 Graettinger Times column the author discusses soil health noting minerals like selenium copper cobalt nickel and zinc exist with humus as the life of soil. He reflects on pioneer Miles E Mahan in northwest Iowa and ends with autumn weather notes and upcoming warmth then cooler days.
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