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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
5
W C Foster, 74, longtime Graettinger resident, is critically ill in a coma after a Thursday poisoning attack. Neighbors report he has been ailing for about a week and his condition remains very serious. Close friends hope for better news from his family.
In a school sports day, the senior girls and junior boys claimed victory over a faculty team of teachers alumni and townsfolk. The junior boys edged out their opponents 26 2 points while the girls won 28 15, with rough play noted on the seniors. The piece also notes the baseball season starting this week with many signed up for the first game.
All subscription dates were altered for this week’s mailing causing credits delays on February payments. Check your label for proper credits and report errors. Henry Jensen, U.S. N. S., Great Lakes, writes praising the Times and noting rainy and snowy weather with talk of local residents.
The Catholic Ladies Auxiliary society announces a bake sale at Mitchell Market this Saturday. Baked goods and other foods will be sold, with a cordial invitation to the public to attend and support the event.
Local note reports M. L. Murphy suffered a knee sprain while working in a barn. He was placed in a cast and will face a period of inconvenience as he recovers. Friends express regret over his misfortune.
Bob Carter describes life in Ireland in a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs G C Carter. He says he is enjoying life and asks them to send his camera. He notes the locals are friendly and the Americans feel at home in what he calls a camera man’s paradise.
A longtime Graettinger resident recalls arriving at seven a.m. on April 1 1892 and reflects on a career that began in the hardware trade with his brother C. & George and later the Graettinger Nursery established around 1900.
Jimmy Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Mitchell is out of action this week with bronchitis. Friends and classmates hope for his early recovery.
Mrs John Kleigl, seriously ill last week, shows slight improvement today. Her son Robert was summoned from Camp Dix and received a five day extension. Friends hope for further recovery.
Advertising copy notes last chance to secure a telephone in the new 1942 book. See Harry Fink to print name and number, with many subscribers added making telephones scarce. A replacement may be possible. those seeking two phones should act quickly with Mr Fink.
The Des Moines bound group includes Graettinger youths among 47 Palo Alto volunteers entrained for induction. Names listed include Shaver, Marion, Stevens, Wm. Mahan, Paul Helgeson, Martin Christiansen, Floyd Hang, Raymond Harris, John Egemo, Verner, with training centers to follow.
Orval Petersen writes from Gunter Field Montgomery to Sullivan, thanking the Times for the hometown paper. He notes 300 English and American cadets learning to fly with Link Trainers, preparing for field transfer, and a radio program on WCOY with cadets, officers, and enlisted men performing. He mentions pleasant weather, a rare snow in February, hopes for furlough, and sends regards to Grattinger friends.
A circle dance will be held at Watson Hall Graetiinger on Friday April 10 with music by Sue Rogers and the Musicians. Tickets are on sale for both ladies and gentlemen and the public is invited.
The county treasurer at Algona sold 4 830 pounds of 3941 license plates to a junk dealer for 16 92 dollars.
Hawkeye Theatre hosts a matinee next Saturday offering The Thundering Frontier and The Lonesome Stranger with an admission of one fresh eye. Rollie Livingston sponsors the Master event backed by local business interests. Shows start at two o clock. families urged to attend for westerns and comedy.
Newly elected mayor E. George expresses gratitude to supporters and urges unity to advance Graettinger city life including the light plant, schools, and businesses. The note emphasizes shared victory and continued public service for community improvement.
Left fore south Ed Dalin and wife and daughter Verna travel today to visit Lloyd Duhan and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McKenna at Willis. Mrs. McKenna is their daughter Mrs. Glyn Cress will visit her Dallas husband. Mrs. Forrest Perdue also part of the party will spend Easter with her husband in Worth and Joliet? Iowa. The trip west will take two cars and one machine will be left with Mr. and Mrs. McKenna.
Arvin Huskamp nephew of Emil Huskamp sustained serious injuries when his tractor collided with a ditch near Swen City. He suffered two broken arms a broken shoulder blade a probable fracture of the right ankle and additional injuries. He was taken to Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge.
The senior division of the Girls Youth Group at the church will hold an Easter flower sale at the McWilliams hardware store on Saturday. Orders for Easter lilies may be left with Mrs. F B Whiteside.
An Easter dance is scheduled at Watson hall in Graettinger for next Monday night. Additional dances will occur each Friday evening thereafter until the first of May, according to this week’s Times dance calendar.
Bennie Niemoth of the Tues force reports receiving a letter from his brothers in the Philippines. The letter is dated January 27 and notes they were doing well at that time.
Mrs. Josephine Burchett of Bloomfield won an award after stumping the experts on the "In formation Please" program. A set of four questions left the panel guessing as they could answer only one.
Next Monday April 6 Army Wing in Graettinger plans an outstanding Legion program headlined by Judge Paradise of Sioux City. Born in Greece, Paradise rose to prominence as an attorney and led state Legion sessions. Free coffee and deadnuts will be served, with a varied program including dress, music, and entertainment for all residents.
Shirley Mills, six weeks in hospital for adenoids and tonsil operations, has returned home to Town City with mother Mrs AL Mills. She thanks classmates and friends for wind and gifts and extends gratitude to all who remembered her during the stay at Vosersity hospital.
Graettinger youth involved in Sunday evening auto crash at Arnolds Park. Christianen car badly demolished, youth Floyd thrown clear with a scratched arm. Other vehicle occupants, three youths, one with a scalp wound needing eight stitches. Graettinger car damage listed at 125 dollars. Thrown machine a Vujek from Jackson Minnesota was badly damaged.
The St. Mary's Catholic Church schedules Master Sunday services at 7:30 and 9:00. Confessions are heard Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Varies in tone, the text notes the Catholic season and Saturday observances.
Ruthven hosts a WTO show on April 7 at 8 30 p m sponsored by the Ladies Confraternity of Ruthven. Burt Brothers band Arthur MacMurray and Els Cowhand lead a large home talent cast with in person WHO stars. Auditions at the gym April 4 at 7 40 p m. Graettinger residents urged to participate or attend.
A letter from Floyd Hill in Ruthven describes his son at an airplane factory in Inglewood California during a night when anti aircraft artillery fired. Tom Sullivan now in Venice is also noted in the account of near air defense activity.
Graettinger market notes for Thursday April 2, 1942 list corn at 250, oats 80, Boana No. 2 at 4 dollars, eggs No. 2 22 cents, No. 1 0, butter State Brand, heavy hens 5 pounds and over 1 cent, Leghorns hens 12 cents, heavy rooster 10 cents, light rooster 1 cent. Trade and straight run eggs priced at 24 cents.
Graettinger businesses plan two hour early closures Friday ahead of a holiday. Beginning Wednesday April 8, shops will stay open Wednesday evenings until 10 00 as spring work begins.
Miss Ardys Olson daughter of An and Mrs Ohlene Olson and a Des Moines business college student typed 61 words per minute with one error in ten minutes earning eligibility for the International Honor Society. The Times extends congratulations.
Eva Mills of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin married Abel son of Mr and Mrs A J aettinger in a St Paul Minnesota ceremony on March 7 1942. Attendants were the groom's sister and brother in law. Future home will be in St Paul. The bride a Graetlinger native grew up here and graduated from the local high school. The Times offers hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Harry Wikert arrived home from Rochester after a surgical operation. He is feeling well but not yet strong. Locimend authorities anticipate a prompt and full recovery.
Lieut Col Herbert Higbee UD died Saturday night in Webster City with a funeral Tuesday afternoon. A West Point classmate of General MacArthur, he later served as narcotics bureau officer in Texas and worked in the internal revenue department from 1945 to 1941. The funeral was well attended and the Times extends sympathy to the Higbee family.
Local friends of Mrs John Wikert regret to learn she is ill at home in this city. All hope for her speedy and complete recovery.
E S George of Graettinger won the mayoral race by 198 to 181 over Dr B E Dappen with 279 total votes cast. Council selections included Oral Banstead Ray Glazier Clarence Clemmenson C A Jongen and Gen Graettinger with Mary McManus as treasurer and A C Christiansen as assessor.
Martin Laughlin of Estherville visited Graettinger with the Neppel brothers. He has been improving since May after a severe illness. Mrs Kanebtin’s health is not improving. Laughlin enjoys meeting old friends in Graettinger and his visit was welcome.
Bill Finnegan was here from Carroll Tuesday and Wednesday to tend to affairs. His parents Mr and Mrs Owen Finnegan lived east of Graettinger both are now dead. A son Jack died years ago. He served as Carrolls chief of police for 15 years. Tom Finnegan is the present sheriff of Carroll County. While in Graettinger Mr Finnegan inquired about Bill Blom the Sherlocks Herbergers Montgomerys and many others.
Mrs Walter B Sabin aged 48 died at Dollivar Sunday morning at 12 10 from a heart attack. Local friends regret the sad news and mourn her passing.
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