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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1943
Page
5
Jorgen W. Knutsen was badly cut when a gasoline barrel exploded in the Charles Stewart welding shop at Tuthven on Tuesday. A fragment struck his leg, causing a deep wound and heavy bleeding. He was taken to Emmetsburg hospital and is recovering. Two others in the room were shocked but unharmed.
Mrs Lars Petersen and the Misses Gladys and Mildred Jacobsen have returned home from Los Angeles where Mrs Petersen has resided since her marriage. The Jacobsen sisters visited Los Angeles last fall while their father served in the navy.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society will hold an Easter bake sale at Mitchell Grocery on Saturday afternoon and evening. A wide selection of food items will be available for purchase and the public is invited to attend.
Mrs Clifford Hemmingson of Graettinger and niece of Walt Hamilton died in Estherville yesterday at about 35. Her husband serves in the navy. She had recently returned from Oakdale where she sought treatment six weeks earlier. The death was attributed to a kidney infection.
Potter's Bakery and Lunch is being redecorated and refinished. The completed work will create a very nice environment for customers.
P. J. Paulsen is a patient in the Rochester hospital consulting Mayo specialists regarding her health care.
The junior senior banquet will be held at the Gardston hotel in Esther ville next Tuesday evening.
Mrs iid Smith of Ermetsburg sister of Mrs Albert Schealler Gracttinger departed Monday for Portland Oregon to join her husband employed in a defense plant. Gilbert Jensen is home from the army with a discharge.
The passage argues for the public to finance World War II through taxes rather than debt or other means. It notes that taxing the average single family is unfair due to multiple incomes, condemns bank borrowing as undesirable, and emphasizes the populace’s willingness to fund the war. It references Pearl Harbor, defense employment, and the oil industry’s scrap rubber drive as context.
Joe Lyons 64 of near Red Top Missouri died Friday noon April 16 194t after a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were Tuesday at the Methodist church with Rev Wm G Bohr of Swen City officiating. Interment in local cemetery. Survived by widow two sisters one brother and many nieces and nephews. He lived much of his life in Iowa and Graettinger residents extend sympathy.
The funeral of Mr. Lyons was held Tuesday. Attending were Mrs. Carl Frazier of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. George Reynolds and William Michael of Des Moines, who visited for the services earlier in the week.
Leo Hughes of Rodman son of John Hughes was seriously injured in North Africa. The War Department dated March 29 as the injury date. He is brother to Wm Hughes of this city, and one of four Hughes brothers in service. Graettinger friends hope his injuries are not permanent and he will soon return to duty.
Mrs Julius J. Skow underwent a surgical operation at the University hospital in Iowa City on Saturday. Mr Skow, LeRoy, Janette, and James Robinson drove to the city, spent a few hours with her before she went to the operating room, and local friends hope for her early recovery.
The Victory girls of the Methodist church will hold an Easter flower sale at McWilliams hardware store on Friday and Saturday of this week. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
Iowa ration calendar lists second inspection deadlines for Class A B and C rations, with various expiration dates for coupons including Gasoline A No. 6, Coupon No. 26, Sugar No. 12, and Fuel Oil Period 6. It notes blue and red stamps valid through April 30 and March 138 through April 138 for certain items and War Ration Book Coupon No. 17 expiring June 15.
The bond drive total to date is 26,500 with 34,500 remaining to reach the 60,000 quota. A wartime rally at the Legion hall drew a smaller crowd than hoped, chaired by A Elsenbast, featuring Graettinger high school band and Erwin Dalen, a shipwreck survivor, who spoke and answered questions. Lawrence Brennan of Emmetsboro gave a brief timely address. Miss Helen Gilbaugh and accompanist Smith performed God Bless America. Officials introduced included bond committee chairs and the postmaster. The drive aims to boost bond purchases nationwide to fund the war and curb inflation, with county totals listed for Ayrshire, Booth, Silver Lake, West Great Oak, and Freedom Townships. Easter Sunday services at the Catholic church will be at 7:00.
Erwin Dalen, son of Ingyald Dalen, arrived home for a visit after surviving a torpedoed merchant ship. He enlisted in the U S Navy last November and trained as a gunner before serving on a merchant ship. Rescued by a British destroyer, he later toured Scotland Ireland and England before returning to the United States amid convoy duties and Red Cross aid. The news notes bond drive week and praises his wartime service and resilience.
Dickey Wikert, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Wikert, underwent an operation at Emmetsburg hospital Saturday. He is reported recovering nicely and should be able to return home next week. School friends and others express hope for a speedy recovery.
The Wednesday evening sale at the Times begins April 28 at eight o'clock. Sellers are invited to bring items for consignment. Current listings include 300 bales of hay, some feed and seed, and poultry among the miscellaneous goods.
Goon and vmuay services will be held Friday afternoon at four o'clock after the Stations of the Cross. Confessions will be heard shortly after.
Staff Sgt Orval C Peterson son of Mr and Mrs O C Peterson Gradtinver and Miss Watel Hancock of Montgomery Ala were united in marriage on August 11 1942 at the Baptist parsonage with Rev J C Gaddis officiating Attendants Staff Sgt Bill Wolfe and Miss Lucille Holland both of Alabama The bride a Montgomery high school graduate class of 1940 has worked at Gunter Field The groom a Gradlinger graduate class of 192% enlisted September 10 1940 stationed at Gunter Field The couple will reside in Montgomery The Times extends hearty congratulations to the happy young couple
The Times publisher T Branagan spent Sunday with E W Branagan of the Emmetsburg Democrat. Branagan has been ill since March first but is slowly improving and hopes to be about in a month or two. Tom Branagan recently returned from Northwestern University briefly. Lieutenant William Branagan is a navy pilot. Publication was halted while arrangements for experienced help are made. The writer wishes Branagan a full recovery.
The Ren F. Reeve family plans to move from Graettinger to Estherville in May after 25 years in Graettinger. The Graettinger community expresses regret at their departure but expects visits. The Times extends best wishes for happiness and success in their new home.
The Youur Peoples' club of Mine will hold a dance on Wednesday April 22 in the South Side. Music by Tennet Greten's orchestra. All are invited.
A card from Mrs. Norris received this morning states that Mr. Norris is recovering nicely but slowly. This good news brings relief to his many friends in Genettinger.
Miss Pernice Conway, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Conway Cylinder, underwent appendectomy at Garfield hospital Washington DC A 160 member WAAC unit stationed at Fort Washington commanded by Mrs Dorothy Tombuave Katharville Iowa Susan Jean Marah joins Washington Democrats March 2 1943 daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul J Marah Newton MS Ruth Keeney Mallard mother of Susan Keeney Keeney family well known in town The Franciscan Monastery near Catholic University of America features Mount Sepulchre shrine with Calvary altar replicas and a life like Crucifixion scene described in detail.
Miss Francis Knutsen daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Koutsen becomes a WAACS member. She joined a week ago Saturday and expects to be sealed to active service soon. The Times offers congratulations and notes a Sunday farewell party at her home with Cedar Falls guests.
Mrs J A Fleming displayed a sample of printing from the Times last week a four page schedule printed both sides. The notable point is the work was done by Vernon Fleming son of Mr and Mrs C Fleming and grandson of Mr and Mrs J A Fleming indicating a family connection to the local printing effort.
Mrs. Joe Rustan of Ruthven is very ill at Emmetaburg hospital with an infection in her jaws preventing nourishment. The Rustan family lived in Grauttinger for a period. Local friends hope for her early improvement.
The Monastery grounds feature two main shrines surrounded by altars to Sacre Coeur Holy Ghost St Joseph Blessed Virgin Mary St Francis and St Anthony. Visitors tour the Catacombs and see chapels to St Sebastian and St Cecilia, with recreations of Lourdes Grotto and the House of the Holy Family. The ascent to the hilltop Crowned by the Ascension chapel offers views of the Grotto of Lourdes and the Massacre of Olivet. Hundreds visit daily for spiritual reflection and devotion.
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