Graettinger Times Publisher and Mail Note
The Graettinger Times publishes by John J. Sullivan. The newspaper is mailed as second class matter from Graettinger Iowa. The paper bills itself as The Paper That Makes News Interesting.
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
2
Economic Outlook Echoes Cautious Forecasts and Mixed Signals
The analysis notes cautious business expectations with frequent qualifiers and a spring slump that proved deeper than predicted. War demand supports only select industries, while authorities warn that government projections skew pessimistic. The Fed index nears the 180 benchmark, signaling mixed momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mallon
Federal Reserve Board
Notice of Proof of Will In Petersen Estate
State of Iowa Palo Alto County hearing set for April 22 1940 to prove the last will and testament of Peter A Petersen deceased. Instrument produced opened and read by the undersigned with seal affixed March 20 1940. Court official signature omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Carrie Norris
Sai
E. M. Thompson
Nels
Peter “Peterson
J. M. Thompson
Palo Alto Gouny
Peter A
Petersen
Economic roundup of last winter and spring outlook
The report notes last winter’s sharp rise then decline to about 104 in March with forecasts of 100 or lower by end May. It mentions an upcoming contraseasonal rise in steel production after lagging demand, steady lumber demand, and construction showing moderate gains driven by FHA loans. Electric power output remains high with plans for expansion, while wool prices are expected to ease due to ample imports. Coal demand should drop sharply after the unusually cold spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Global War Talk and Political Shifts Stir Headlines
A survey of wartime sentiment notes that unemployment may range from two to ten million as nations weigh political changes. Daladier’s resignation in France prompts Reynaud as new premier and more aggressive war talk. In Britain Chamberlain faces opposition while some see a looming stalemate. Hitler’s blitzkrieg rhetoric is questioned, with analysts split on timing and risk. The piece also mentions social visits in Estherville and Ringsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonal
Daladier
France
Chamber of Deputies
Reynaud
England
Chamberlain
Russia
Reich
Mr. Chamberlain
Germany
Hitler
Vernon News Highlights Local Callers and Visits
Vernon News itemizes social visits and callers across towns including Spencer Estherville Ringsted Burt and Wal l ingford. It notes dinners, birthday celebrations at Blaine's second, and club meetings with details of hosts and attendees.
Osgood News Highlights Local Easter Visits and Meetings
Osgood community notes Easter Sunday visits at Emmetsburg Wallingford and Graettinger. 4-H Club met at the Stillman home. Local religious gatherings include Sunday School at 10 and Bible study at Osgood school. Multiple residents and families from Emmetsburg Graettinger Ruthven Algona Fort Dodge and surrounding areas are mentioned in social calls, birthdays, and visits.
Wallingford News Notes Local Visits and Birthdays
Mr and Mrs Otto Klein and family were supper guests at Walter Wratten's Estherville home for Mrs Klein's father Mr Wratten's 85th birthday. Britt Dahl visited mother Louisa Oddson. Mary Peterson consulted doctors in Bogheater. Norris Nelson Fort Dodge visited his mother Olena Nelson and family. Aldine Ness and Ed Pascal spent Thursday with Frank Hutchinson at Estherville. Hoff stayed days at Mary Peterson's. Sam Skow and Lambertson visited Mrs Brome's mother Welsh. Koenecke Madeira Minn visiting aunt Gup Knutson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Richardson
Arnold
Spencer
Esther Simonsen
Thelma Anderson
Jean Shaver
Mancil Hurlburt
John Tindal
Harry Sone
Ringsted
Chris Larsen
Jennie Jensen
Jensen
Harol
Burt
Bill Larsen
Robert Elsenbast
Happy Day Club
Ted Leduc
Willard Rucker
Estherville
J. M. Snyder
D. Eve eaGarty
Tom McCarty
FL. Lambe
Sam Torkelson
Art Juhl
Ernest Gjerde
West
Graet
Blaine
Orkere
Bertha
Jane
Hlehardse
Harold. Wikert
Gractinger
Jeannette
Brown
Richard Ad
Gharhg Heidecker
KE Wallingford
Richardson
J.B. Brown
Otto Klein
Walter Wratten
Esthervile
Klein
Mr. Wratten
Clarence Dahl
Britt
Louisa Oddson
Mary Peterson
Bogheater
Norris Nelson
Fort Dodge
Panday
Olena Nelson
Us el
Madeira
Minn
Vishin
Gup Knutson
Ben Sampson
Petersburg
Ed Farris
Marie Hovick
Kasa
Rasmussen
Woodville
Wisconsin
O. E. Jorstad
John Thomas
Texas
Florida
Tillie Swalve
Ralph Graettinger
Otto Swalve
Tena Olson
C. L. Torreson
Coleman Hospital
S. M. Sevatson
J. L. Barlow
Wm. Nelson
Loyd Brunsvold
Verna Schmidt
Irving Martens
Charlie Hash
Lawrence Swift
Blue Earth
Bert Rolfson
Ruth Jorstad
Northfield
Choir
St. Olaf College
Minnesota
Ray Scott
Ted Nelson
Wm. L. Nelson
Joe Amdahl
West Bend
Frank Christensen
Louie Osher
Caspire
Graettinger
Arnold Carey
Karen
Mallardunday
Community events highlight Graettinger area news
A long list of local visits, gatherings, and notices from Graettinger and surrounding towns details social events. The P T A met to view a safety film, residents hosted visitors from Petersburg Estherville Blue Earth and West Bend, and many clubs held meetings with bake sales, bridge games, and lectures.
Social and bridge club notices for Friday events
W H M S will meet Friday at Mrs Bohi's home with Mrs Singer as hostess for a lenten meeting and offertory. Two Table Bridge Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs Cameron's with high score by Mrs Elzenbast and refreshments. Catholic Missionary society to meet Tuesday April 9 at Mrs Wagner's home hosted by Floyd Fletching with all invited. Auxiliary Meeting next Tuesday at City Hall hosted by Mrs Graettinger and Mrs Chrigtengen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Ladies’ Aid
Thomas Thompson
The
St. Paul Ladies’ Aid Society
Times
George Frick
J. J. Sullivan
Graettinger Men’s
Larson Cafe
Arnold Henningsen
W. C. Olson
Graettinger
McCarty
D. E. McCarty
John Tindall
San Olson
A. P. Thompson
Marie Sparks
Olson
Norris
Wesley. Sevdy
Jean Murray
Keith O'Neill
Linnea Ball
Lela Titzman
Florence Conway
Wm. G. Bohi
Singer
Two Table Bridge Club
A. H. Cameron
H. A. Elsenbast
Catholic Missionary Society
J. Pf. Wagner
Myre
Floyd Fletching
F. Graettinger
Fred Chrigtengen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graettinger Dairy
Kunz
Times Office
Fred Lippold
Harvey “Anderson, Graettinger
Hay
Earl Mortland
Remington Portable Typewriter
Louie Montgomery
Moidel
Ford
Russell Jones
Ned Brown
D. & G. Roofing Co
Poland
Fred ‘Spies
Joe Leonard
Graettinger Ie
Merle Jones
Gus Fischer
Graetting
Graettinger State Bank
H. Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Art Clemitgon
Joseph MM. Brown
Newburgh
Chief
Latham
Joe Gabrielson
Hall In
Postville
Towa
BelTad
Sybrid
Ed Herke
Pirger
Jensen Barber Shop
Bartleman
Phillips’ Hotel & Cafe
Bartleman Bros
Martin Yhrey
City
City Meat
Nimonson
Jaettinger
Raymond Glasnarp
Sadie Kaltved
Ed Anderson
Vernon
Osgood News
Leonard Schumacher
Jim Mahan
Will Franz
Ed Strom
J. E. Moffit
Maple Hill
Nina Moffit
A. T. Lundgren
Stillman
G. B. Osher
Wallingford
Frank Orwig
Brean
Albert City
Wm. McConnell
James Murry
Frank Smith
Wm. Currans and
Ruthven
Mike Bradley
Esther Patten
Maurice Smith
M. 0. Smith
John Farmer
Donnie McEwen
Osgood
Earl Mortlands
Josie McEvoy
Algona
Bradley
Clarence Moffitt
Ralph Snyder
Howard Heigh
Edna
Mallard
B. ¥. Bradley
Garvin Mills
Fred Newall and Son
Manon City
Kenny. Spencer
Osgood School House
Chase Burg
Near Cylin
Mr. Burey
Asa Hankey
Frank Knock
WALLINGFORD _ NEWS
iNew Legion
Graettinger Wes
Pete Martin
Sons of
Old
Tom Clarke
Tom Calrke
Mr. Clarke
Federated Clubs
Federated Clubs of
Palo Alto
Sioux City
WNAX
General Poultry Laboratory
H. Mills Graettinger
Justice of the Peace
J. M. Resh
Justice of the Peace Collections
Th. T
Naae
B. Sy
M. PD
Gt Y Graettinger
C._ A. SHICEY
Olene. Jacobson
Iver
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