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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1942

Page

5

Sugar Ration Books Issuance Begins Here in Graettinger

Sugar ration books will be issued as Osionipes Revistration proceeds for Graettinger. Bapt Howard J. Girseh of Graettinger public schools coordinates the two day business registration on April 28 and 29 in the high school main building from 4:60 to 6:00 p.m under Mr Grisely. Individual commissioners register May 4 to 7 with hours announced next week. Watch for hours as registration is essential for consumers eligible for sugar.

Howard J. Girseh Tin Graettinger Graettinaer Grisely

Theodore Thoreson Secures Job in Ogden Utah

Theodore Thoreson, son of Mrs. M. Resh, Gracttinger, has obtained a government appointment in Ogden Utah. The exact position is not stated but is presumed linked to a concentration camp work.

Ogden Utah Theodore Thoreson

Basin meeting for Catholic Ladies aid society

An important basin meeting will be held in the church vestibule immediately after the second mass next Sunday. Members of the Aid Society are requested to be present. Signed Mr Wai Hossach, President.

Aid Society Mr. Wai Hossach

Cemetery Meeting of Hip Lake and Jack Creek

The Hip Lake and Jack Creek Cemetery Association announces its annual meeting. It will be held Monday April 27 at the cemetery. Secretary Joe Oakes presiding confirms the gathering and plans.

The Hip Lake and Jack Creek Joe Oakes

Fleming Family Employed in Washington D C

In Washington D C Francis Fleming has been employed there for several weeks and his father also works at the same place. They express fondness for Washington and its surroundings.

Washington, D. C Francis Fleming Washington

Injured boy Ronald Boek hurt sliding down pole in Hinton

A boy, Ronald Boek, nine, was injured sliding down a cage pole during a community event in Hinton. Prongs at the pole caused injuries and he was taken to a Sioux City Hospital with multiple non fatal injuries.

Laine Ronald Boek Awe Wreuids Hinton Sioux City

Payday for councilmen and memorial unveiling noted

Seventy for councilmen’s pay is described with three receiving 17 dollars total for the year while others earned 16 5 and 5 dollars. Nathine is listed as paid for committee work. Principal speaker Dr Frank Luther Mott led at a school event unveiling oil paintings honoring Miss Filla Stearns at Auluthon on April 11.

Nathine Honor Vioneer Frank Luther Mott State University of Town Filla M. Stearns Audubon County Auluthon Mett

Onslow County Woman Purchases War Savings Bonds

Mrs. Sam McCarty of Onslow Jones county buys War Savings bonds with life insurance proceeds from her son William Allen who died in action at Pearl Harbor while serving in the Navy.

Sam McCarty Onslow Jones William Allen Pearl Harbor William

Des Moines Fire Department Promotes Assistant Chief

Charles Noble, a former Engket Factory employee, is now described as Nebi Grinnell Yans assistant in leadership with the Des Moines Fire Department following a recent appointment.

Charles Noble Fern Grinnellyan Engket Des Moines Fire Department Nebi

A Good Idea Buy War Bonds and Stamps

A brief urging readers to support the war effort by purchasing government war bonds and stamps. Encourages patriotic action and civic duty without detailing locations or dates.

Uncle Killed In Switch Yards At Council Bluffs

Vic Bhantaavs, a 29 year railroad employee, was killed in a switch yard incident at Council Bluffs. The blast involved a derailment scene as trains moved, and the accident prompted funeral attendance from Mr and Mrs Ayait.

Council Bluffs Woo Bation Vic Ayait

Gloria Yaberg Wins $100 Music Award in Glendale

The Glendale California News reports Gloria Yaberg, a Hoover High graduate and Los Angeles student, won a $100 music award from the California Federation of Women's Organizations. The note mentions her father Grover Yaberg and family.

Gloria Yaberg the Times Glendale California Talenced Youne Miezgu Sprano Los Angeles California Federation of Women’s Miss Yahorsia Hoover High School

West Bend Graettinger Legion Aux Meeting Highlights

Graettinger Legion members and Auxiliary ladies joined in West Bend for a county meeting on Monday evening. County president Miss Clara Says and county treasurer Mrs. A W Ritzman presided with secretary duties. A fine program featured local speakers and a variety of cooperative remarks from community leaders.

Graettinger Legion West Bend Clara Says A.W. Ritzman Frans Swanson Donald Lehigh Worad Relth McVulien Gervann Bond Cameron Nitseay Oscar Jolson Gradtinner

First Lutheran to Hold Confirmation Classes

Confirmation exercises will be held at First Lutheran church Grachtinger next Sunday at 11:00 a m with Rev. M C Thompson officiating. Members of the class include Carmelitta Sevdy DeLores Paulsen Agnes Dahlen Maxine Iverson Marilyn Iverson Melvin Christiansen John Dahlen and August Herke.

First Lutheran Grachtinger M. C. Thompson Carmelitta Sevdy DeLores Paulsen Agnes Dahlen Maxine Iverson Marilyn Iverson Melvin Christiansen John Dahlen August Herke

Buy Coal Now War Time Demand Urges Stockpiling

War era notice urges immediate coal purchase before freight car shortages hit in summer. Railways may fail to move coal if not stockpiled, risking hot homes and limited heating as war supplies take priority. Community guidance stresses filling coal bins now for home comfort.

Noble brothers serve. Dale signs with Navy

Dale Noble left for San Diego after a pleasant visit with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Noble. Pale enlisted in the navy and remained here until reporting for duty. His brothers Will and Howard are in the army, with Howard stationed overseas. The Times wishes Dale success and honors in his service.

NAVY Dale Noble San Dieso W. H. Noble Pale Ealed Wills Howard the Times Dale Reess Honor

Mrs Jacob Frick Rebounds After Spirit Lake Hospital Stay

Mrs Jacob Frick returned Sunday from Spirit Lake hospital after a two week stay following a surgical operation. She is recovering nicely and expects to soon regain her health and strength. Local friends are pleased by her progress.

Jacob Frick Spirit Lake Hospital

Graettinger Baseball Season Opens With Win and Loss

Graettinger high school opened the baseball season with a 7 to 3 victory over Cylinder as Hartman pitched and Daniels caught. In the Monday game Graettinger lost to La Lake Center 7 to 6 despite outhitting 9 to 1, with 7 errors costing the game. Hartman pitched and D. Starkey caught. Players listed include Green brothers, Knutsen, Starkey, Duhn, Johnson, Meyer, Daniels, and Hartman.

Scheidt G. H Cylinder Graettinger Hartman Tebtinger Daniels la Lake Center Luke Center D. Starkey Bob Green Berle Green Knutsen Dick Starkey

War Activity and War Talk in Los Angeles

Meo and Mrs. Wm Gilson arrived from the west coast Monday. They spent a few weeks there. May and Mrs. Sanford Olsen returned with them. Mr Barnet Knutsen and the former Miss Avonn Jensen joined the trip to Graettinger with the Olsons. Mr Olson reports war activity and limited war talk in the west. Los Angeles seems calmer than Graettinger. The travelers encountered snow en route and 25 automobiles were snowbound at one point. They also reached California for the rainy season.

Meo Wm. Gilson West Coast May Graettinger Hfe California

Adventist Program Airing Sundays Across Stations

A garbled listing describes an Adventist program on air every Sunday with references to Voice of Prophecy and multiple locations including St. Paul Wichita Denver and Davenport. It notes 9:00 a.m. times and indicates broadcasts across several stations though some details are unclear.

Adventist USA St. Paul Wior Wichita Denver

Manning School Welcomes New Primary Teachers

Doris Henningsen and Florence Conway secured primary teaching positions in Manning and Sponsored school systems. Doris plans to complete a two year Cedar Lake program soon, as the community extends best wishes for her success in the Manning school system.

Manning Doris Henningsen Daigeht Mro A. H. Hennimesen Grapttinger Doris Tins Florence Conway Lms Sponrer

Scrap iron sale on a Palo Alto farm prompts caution

Public interest grows over a large amount of scrap iron on a north Palo Alto farm. Reports say the owner was offered 50 per ton but the total value suggests a much larger sum. The note warns readers to learn from World War I mistakes and consider both sides of any deal.

Palo Alto

Publishers Off To War

Kenneth R. Randall publisher of the Spencer Times has joined the U S armed forces. Bill Higgins waiter of the Whittemore Champion was called to the army as a reserve officer. Rugs Waller of the Algony Upper Des Moines Republican left months ago to join the navy.

Kenneth R. Randall Spencer Times Hae U. S Bill Higgins Whittemore Champion Rugs Waller Algony

Three New Bursts as Sullivan Family Welcomes Son Joe

Joseph Edward Buttivan dy, born to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sullivan of Chicaze on Tuesday April 7, brings the Sullivan household to three sons. The Times offers hearty congratulations to the joyous couple. Joe Gleason, brother of Mrs. A. J. Weir of Graettinger, has been accepted as an army air cadet at Santa Ana California and expects Wings by year end after a year of service with the group.

Joseph Edward Buttivandy J. J. Sullivan Chicaze Sullivans Times Joe Gleason A. J. Weir Graettinger Santa An California Arg

Bond Drive Nears Deadline Lists Awaited For Absentees

The bond drive to Gracuiiwen is nearly complete with a few absent or uncontacted individuals urged to report to solicitors in the coming days before county records close. The drive boasts a 100 percent effort, led by chair Dr Olene diwoh son and committee members Joven Andersen O J Sullivan Peter Bo Petersen A W Ritzman and Wo Duh.

Gracuiiwen Iela Aki Bhunk Joven Andersen O. J. Sullivan Peter Bo Petersen A. W. Ritzman

North Dakota Visit Recalls Family Ties and Gratiinger Times

The Thmes publisher spent time with Merle Nidder of Towner North Dakota and visited Gratiinger home of his father in law Martin Myh re Appellet snow and other notes from a trip along the river. He traveled toward the West Coast with friends including Leo Young at Peat and took home ten copies of the Gratiinger Times.

Thmes Merle MW. Nidder Towner Dakota Grachttinger Martin Myhre Appellet Snow Kenny Shorty Man Leo Young Peat Blew Tal The Gratiinger Times

Brien Gate Plans Booth and Dance Room Addition

An article fragment notes Brien Gate considering a new booth and a dance room. It mentions Mr and Mrs O Brien and a 20 foot square area. Details are unclear but indicate construction of a pavilion space.

Brien-Gate O'Brien

Band Members Earn First Division at Sub-State Contest

The clarinet quartet Mia Sullivan Ruth Prick Marjorie Youn and Verna Richardson earned a first division rating at the sub-state contest the band also received a second division for its woodwind chamber group despite notes about instrumentation and several local bands not entering due to a rubber shortage.

Teo Mia Sullivan Ruth Prick Marjorie Youn Verna Richardson Mary Hvetpy

Graettinger Market Report April 24 1912 Prices

Graettinger market notes for Thursday April 24 1912 list corn all prices varied with outs 30 lbs. eggs No 2 2c per dozen butter Big State Brand heavy hens and leghorns prices 16c 12c roosters 7 10e to 16e trade activity shows bees and straight run indicated.

Graettinger Pkadessen

J P Kirby 75 Dies After Sudden Illness Last Saturday

J P Kirby aged 75 dropped dead last Saturday after a sudden illness. He worked in banking for many years, including at Patrick's and other banks, and survived by his widow and two sons. A nephew, Vincent Bo Welly of Graettinger, is mentioned. the Times offers sympathy.

J. P. Kirby Partrick Kirby Wars Bankine Cheles Gna Bainimetabure Isav Ibs Vincent Bo Welly

Scrap Iron Drive Planned Saturday in Walnut District

Otto Appel and Walt Rubink, Walnut officials, organize a scrap iron drive with Boy Scouts to collect metal from area farms on Saturday morning. They will start at the B C Walfe farm, urging farmers to pile scrap or sell to Rubink, aiming to send as much scrap as possible to mills while government price support remains uncertain.

Serap Trea Otto Appel Waltat Hanade Walnut B.C. Walfe Hove Rabink Faye Chas Faye Rattre Barnes

Save Old Paper War Effort Appeal

A fragment urges saving old newspapers and magazines for wartime needs. It stresses keeping them in separate packages, tying with string, and leaving them on sidewalks for collection by Boy Scouts, describing it as a wet but essential activity for ammunition and fuel.

Army Navy Graetitoy

Weather Report Sees Dusty Dry April Winds

A weather note describes a dry April with very windy conditions yesterday and today. Dust fills the air and the ground surface shows a need for moisture.

Funeral Of Wm. C. Foster Held Monday

Funeral services for William C Foster a Graettinger resident were held Monday morning at 10 10 with Rev Father D Ek Huey officiating The Cuireral followed at the Catholic cemetery northwest of Graettinger Pallbearers were C A Jensen John Swift W O Connor Chris Clemmenson A Th Maurstart and M Weinholzer Foster born September 10 1867 in Ontario Story County Iowa died after a long illness at 74 Surviving children Richard Alfred Moe and Catherine with other relatives are noted The Graettinger Times extends sympathy to the Foster family and friends

D. Ek. Huey Immet Jackman Romains Graettinger C. A. Jensen John Swift W. ©. O'Connor Chris Clemmenson A. Th. Maurstart M. Weinholzer William Clarence Foster Wis Ontario Story County Evens Moster Graetlinger Foster bin Faraiss the Vimes Seltor

State music contest at Spencer sets tight lineup

The state music contest at Spencer begins Thursday with Lea sn and du Graetiinger leading entries. Stes claimed ten firsts in clever curries at Swea City, while George Prick Jr. of Northwest Sage earns a nation championship. She Tieies offers best wishes to Grasttinger contestants for success.

Spencer Graetiinger Lea Stes Swea George Prick Yoice Tieies

Boy Buddy Nielsen Recovering From Apppendectomy

Buddy Nielsen aged 14 son of Mr and Mrs George Nieisen underwent an appendectomy at Emmetshure hospital Monday morning. His relatives and friends will be pleased to learn he is recovering nicely from the operation.

Buddy Nielsen George Nieisen Emmetshure Hospital

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