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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1943
Page
6
A wartime notice lists rationed foods including meats veal pork beef and variety meats in all forms. It covers fish and shells, fats, oils, and cheese varieties with 30 percent or more rationed cheese content. It also notes certain items not rationed, like many poultry and non hermetic fish, and advises use of red and blue ration stamps across processed foods.
The item describes stamp usability through April with multiple stamp types and expiration dates. It also details a county scrap drive in Appanoose and Webster counties with demonstrations, displays, and a call for farm scrap. It notes local coordinators and efforts to mobilize farmers, truckers, and residents to meet war material quotas and support victory gardens and Red Cross activities.
Supt Barnum and all high school and grade teachers have been reselected for the coming school year. He has signed his new contract and plans to remain with Graettinger along with Mrs Barnum. Contracts for other teachers await board return.
Wm B O'Brien Gracttinger has leased the hotel and restaurant at Ceylon and took possession the first of March Mrs O'Brien will continue to operate the O'Brien Cafe in Gracttinger Mr O'Brien reports he is enjoying a splendid business at Ceylon
Robert Jensen son of Mr and Mrs C A Jensen is now Midshipman R L Jensen an officer in the United States Navy. He graduated from the officers school in New York City yesterday after long training at Groettinger High School and Grinnell College where he earned his degree last June. The Times extends hearty congratulations and wishes him success and honor in the service.
Mr and Mrs L O Thoreson of Lost Island purchased the Charley Jensen Estate residence in south Graettinger currently occupied by Dr and Mrs McManus and family. The Thoresons plan to move to Graettinger in about a month and will establish their future home there. Their son has taken over the operation of the Thoreson barn.
Graettinger hosts a market day sale this Saturday with stalls a block south of the flag pole. Last week’s event suffered from bad weather and snow. Red Cross week runs April 1 to 7. donations are urged to support the mercy work.
Members of St. Pauls Lutheran Church held a farewell for their pastor and wife a week ago Sunday. Rev. Carlsen and his wife left soon after as he enlisted as a navy chaplain with duty likely sooner than expected. Visitors included Rev. Jensen of Spencer and Revs Bohi and Masted of Graettinger. The couple received a thoughtful gift as Graettinger residents sent their best wishes.
Dr Hand, who ran a hospital in Hartley, died suddenly from a heart attack after a brief illness. Miss Irena Hampson, daughter of Mr and Mrs T L Hampson of Graettinger, serves as a nurse at the Hand hospital. Red Cross work is April 1 to 7, inviting donations to support mercy and relief efforts.
The Times reports two local weddings: Lieut Francis Warren of Princeton and Miss Milfred Graettinger wed in Evanston on March 13 and will reside at Camp Sibert Alabama where Warren serves in the chemical warfare division. The groom is a Princeton University graduate and former French teacher. Also married were U. S. Navy man Merle Petersen of Graettinger and Miss June Brunner of Kenosha on St Patrick’s Day in Kenosha. Petersen departs for sea duty while Brunner remains employed in Kenosha. The Times extends congratulations to both couples.
A Graettinger committee led by Arnold Henningsen turned over 285 to the USO in Emmetsburg. The money, credited to Graettinger, came from Elmer Rubink who supplied the old iron gathered in the drive. The iron is on its way to the Axis by air, supporting wartime efforts with donations and a forthcoming drive.
The message urges Graettinger and surrounding women to donate nylon and silk articles this week or next. Donated items should be left at the C. A. Jengen store, with shipments to follow immediately after the next week.
Olen Anderson reported a 27 inch pike found in a tile ditch near Mudake. Nine frozen northern pike were located, suggesting strong fishing prospects when Mud Lake season opens.
The high school music department presents a vocal and instrumental program Friday April 2 at eight o'clock in the school auditorium. The concert features selections from Faust, I Heard a Forest Serene, There are pieces by Roberson, Bowers, Howorth, and many choirs and bands. Donations requested to support the program.
Open house will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Osher northwest of Graettinger on Sunday. Next Sunday marks the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rolfson and Mr. and Mrs. E B Osher. The Mesdames Rolfson and Osher are sisters. Friends are cordially invited in the afternoon.
Tom Hampson resigns as Graettinger marshal effective April 16 in a surprising move. He plans to join defense work in the west to aid the war effort while his son trains with the air corps. The council will likely address filling the vacancy at the next meeting.
Rev Bohi and family moved to Swea City to take up residence and serve as the new Methodist minister. The Times notes the departure from Graettinger with regret and wishes the Bohis happiness and success in their new home and field of labor.
Mrs Melvin Christiansen of Terril suffered a heart attack Monday and is recovering. Graettinger friends express hope for her early and complete recovery.
A relative attended the funeral of Albert with his daughter Mrs Curtis Thoreson and another daughter from near Terris traveling to Texas on Sunday due to a death in the family. No further details are available.
Graettinger residents report no direct word to Cpl Arthur P Clemitson prisoner of war in Italy. Provost marshal letters from March 27 confirm internment with unknown location. War department had given same notice March 24, parents urged not to contact until address is known. Art reported missing in Africa February 17. locals hope for word and safe return.
Vernon township shows strong support as Vernon Red Cross drives exceed the quota with several ten dollar donations. The drive, led by Mrs Wayne Potter and Mrs Walt Hamilton, invites donations at Hawkeye Theatre during Red Cross week April 1 to 7 and announces a new permanent Red Cross room at Watson Hall.
Floyd Isaacson of Yoreat City is the new operator at Lost Island Creamery. He took over yesterday succeeding Kenneth Medin who moves to Batherville creamery. Isaacson, a married man with many years in the business, will reside near the creamery.
Graettinger reported an inch of snow Saturday with March winds drying the ground and the snow generally disappearing. Most ice is melted except in shaded places. Field work will start soon.
McNew holds a fine post at the bomber plant in Omaha. He inspects planes after tests by the test pilots and has extensive experience in the work.
Ben F Reeves sold his Graettinger area farm to C O Wikert completing the deal this week through H A Elgsenbast. Possession of land is given today and buildings May first. Reeves will quit farming and stage a full closing out sale of livestock and machinery on Monday April 12. He recently bought Hansen 29 acre tract near Matherville. Reeves, from Guthrie Center, has been in Gratinger some 25 years and helped lead in Poland China business. he is an auctioneer with Grodland Reeves. We hope the Reeves family makes Gratinger their home. full sale details to appear in next Times. relief funds requested April 1 to 30.
Red Cross Week at the Hawkeyes Graettinger Theatre highlights the organization’s global mercy while stressing its relevance at home as many families have loved ones serving. The piece notes Red Cross work at times of disaster and its presence in daily life.
The Palo Alto County American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at Emmetsburg High School on Monday evening, April 12 at 8 o'clock. Anyone who has paid dues or is a life member may vote. Reports on the 1943 drive and chapter activities will be presented and officers for the coming year elected.
Iowa's cancer deaths rose to a provisional high of at least 3,629 in 1942, up from 3,542 in 1941 and 3,476 in 1940, amid an aging population and wartime distractions. Dr E G Zimmeres cites delayed treatment and wartime priorities as key factors, while urging education and early action to improve outcomes.
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