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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1946
Page
2
Newsweek notes from April eight show labor strikes cost the nation millions in man-days and wages across 1929 1939. A Jefferson quote warns that centralized Washington power weakens checks among governments and risks tyranny.
County officers report strong year with eleven townships organized and clubs maintaining year round programs. Highlights include corsages for leaders, library cards for readers, plans for school legislation discussions, youth program ideas, mental health and hospitalization insurance insights, and a World Relations talk. An Emmetsburg High School music program provided entertainment, and a cultural coffee ceremony with a world motif closed the event.
Jacobson Andy Axelton Joe Gabriel son John J Sullivan oversee funeral arrangements by Martin Funeral Service. Relatives from distance include Marie ergeson Bertha Hall Gerda Klucken of Washington D C John Valen family Storden Minnesota and B J Bergeson family Sioux City. Magnus Lars Kidsness born Bergen Norway March 28 1860 died Arlington Virginia April 16 1946 married Christine Valen June 5 1883. Family moved Graettinger Palo Alto County Iowa 1890s then to Washington 1900 1905 later Alexandria Virginia. Children Marie Bergeson Bertha Hall and a son and daughter survive. Real estate and farm loans by Fred Lippold Graettinger.
The Harvester company cites wage gains of 18 cents per hour for factory workers and a steel material price rise of 8.2 percent. With no general price increase since early 1942 price relief is deemed necessary to avoid losses. The firm pledges no corner cutting and aims for moderate profit while maintaining service, work, and shareholder returns amidst 300 competitors.
Obituary notices recall E. B. Eidsness a Washington aide and Norwegian Society founder. They note his years in service, wife and children, and kin spread from Arlington Virginia to Graettinger Iowa. The family mourns his passing after a long, active career and a ripe old age.
Roy T. Peterson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for supervisor in the Fourth District. He asks Republican voters for support at the June primary, stating the decision rests with the party voters and inviting their backing.
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