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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
2
George Schaffer of Mallard bought the McCarty home and half block for 2109 dollars at auction on Saturday. Kathryn McCarty purchased the garage for 400 dollars. the sale was conducted by Adolph Spies, with Reeves and Gradland as auctioneers.
State highlights its 25 percent of U S Grade A farmland and 10 percent of national food output, plus extensive transport links, rail access, and future Missouri River waterway potential. It recalls World War I Victory Gardens and pledges renewed duty to relieve a world emergency with robust production and distribution.
A lightning bolt struck a telephone wire feeding the William Hampson farmstead near Grachtinger. It scorched a two foot wall strip to the telegraph box, dented the iron stove by a flying shard, and scorched a radio. No flames. the Hampsons escaped unharmed as rain likely snuffed the external fire.
The piece discusses black market growth outpacing wartime levels and the limits of OPA price controls, praising retail chains for stabilizing inflation through mass distribution. It then covers a National Board of Fire Underwriters study on airport fire prevention, focusing on hangar construction, crash firefighting, detection, and extinguishing systems to guide standards for growing civilian aviation.
Local grocer advertises a wide selection of fresh and cured meats. They promise to accommodate special requests for Sunday dinners and thank patrons for their support and patronage.
Emmetsburg Democrat reports a crowded Palo Alto county primary with both parties fielding contenders. Six incumbent county officers seek re election unopposed in the primary. sheriff seat has two Democrats, while Republican sheriff has no opposition. Supervisory races loom in districts two and four with multiple Republican candidates and a lone Democrat in district four. State representative candidate is John Kamarynski of Mallard. L. D. Fredericksen not seeking reelection.
A new Ford car on a second deck of a transport trailer near Harlan struck a bridge. the top of the bridge was lower than the car. The impact wrecked the vehicle and caused serious finger injuries to Edwin Murrey while his wife Mrs. Murrey treated his finger with a darning needle. Lightning then struck the house, splitting a nearby cottonwood tree, followed by a radio incident.
Confessions are on the first and eighth Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 8:00. Sunday masses are at 8:00 and 10:00 a m with Rev. D K Hurley as pastor.
Pastor Fred Jacobsen leads worship at Saint Pauls and The Town church on April 7 with services at 9 30 a m and 11 a m Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 a m The Brotherhood meets 8 p m at The Town Church Ladies Aid gathers Wednesday at 2 30 p m Hostesses named A Bible study on Ephesians begins The church invites visitors and strangers to attend all events
Wallingford and Immanuel Lutheran churches announce next Sunday services at 9 45 a m with Divine worship led by Pastor C B Gunderson. Luther League and choir rehearsals scheduled, plus Lenten services on April 8 and 11 featuring Revs Moistre and Larson. Confirmation class Saturday at 9, Sunday School April 14 at 11, mission society and Ladies Aid meetings set with specified hostesses.
First Lutheran Church and Our Savior's Labh announce a series of events and services across April. Confirmation class at parsonage 10:30 a m Sunday, April 7. Sunday School 10:00 a m. Divine Services 11:00 a m. Lenten services April 10 at First Lutheran with Pastor Jacobsen speaking on Shall I Crucify Him. Woman's Missionary Society meets April 12 at Mrs Roy Young's home 2:30 a m. Teachers meeting April 12 at Wm Rasmussen home 8:00 p m. Our Savior's Labh Lost Island holds Saturday confirmation 8:30 a m. Divine Services 9:30 a m. Bible class 10:45. Prayer meeting April 9 at P. K. Iverson home 8:00 p m. Ladies Aid meets April 11 at church parlors 2:00 p m with Mrs Clarence Christianson and Mrs Lief Rierson. Combined Lenten services at both churches 8:00 p m. Pastor Jacobsen to speak on Shall I Cruel VY Him.
An electrical arc from an antenna channeled current to a copper pipe where Mr and Mrs Murray leaned, tearing clothes and burning them. Burns found on their bodies melted metal battens nearby. Mr Murrey later burned his finger, unsure if the sliver was removed. Caracas was founded in 1667 by Spaniards. Carnation native to southwestern Europe. Carpet making traces to Turkey Persia and the Far East.
The government weighs continuing free physician service as New Zealand’s compulsory health insurance costs triple from 1940 to 1945. Increases stem from added medical benefit classes in 1941 1942 and rising costs in hospitalization medical care and pharmaceutical benefits. Some disability and maternity costs remain steady while overall operation costs rise due to non social factors.
The piece notes two benefits of compulsory systems: entitlement gains and political pressure for higher rates and longer coverage. It recalls New Zealand’s 1939 compulsory health insurance, which has grown costlier each year, as a warning to America facing a large federal debt about adopting socialized medicine.
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