Cargo Planes For Freight And TNT New War Project
A heavy emphasis on air freighters to bypass sea losses outlines Henry J. Kaiser’s plan to mass produce cargo planes. These aircraft could carry 200 to 600 tons, operate across oceans, and complete many round trips to aid England while reducing reliance on vulnerable ships. Skeptics doubt feasibility, but advocates insist the program could reshape wartime logistics within a year.
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Ib Shue
Wes
Dirpower
Major de Suversky
Hitler
Carce
Crete
Henry J. Kaiser
Kaiser
Reich
Detroit
United Nations
Axis
United States
Navy
Australia
England
Mary
Glenn, Martin Company
Army
Auction Sale Of Naae Residence Property Saturday
A display ad notes the auction of the Naae residence to be held Saturday afternoon in this city. Crrodland and Reeves act as auctioneers with Gradlinger State Bank as clerk. The property is in excellent condition and inspection is allowed before the sale.
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Naae
Crrodland & Reeves
Gradlinger State Bank
Sugar Hours for Graettinger Ration Office This Week
The rationing office at City Hall Graettinger will be open Tuesday afternoon and Friday forenoon. This schedule is expected to continue for the rest of August. Mrs Howant Horswell is in charge of rationing.
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Graettinger
Howant Horswell
Three Young Grandparents Highlight Local Births
A series of births adds three new grandchildren to the Mc Combs Williams and Young families. Kenneth and Mrs Mc Combs welcome a son in San Depo California, Mer Young and Alliances Kansas have a son, and Glenn Williams and Matherville greet a daughter. Grandparents Alfred McCombs and Roxy Young join as first-time grandparents alongside Tarson and Mee Combs, with grandmothers bearing the Young surname. The story explains why the headline fits the family’s expanding lineage.
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Kenneth McCombs
San Depo
California
Daly
Mer Young
Alliances
Kansas
Amd
Glenn Williams
Matherville
Alfred McCombs
Roxy Young
Ll. A
Alp Williams
Tarson
Grandma Mee Combs
Young
Grandma Larson
Grandpa Young
Donate Phonograph Records Drive Extended Sixty Days
The phonograph record drive is extended for sixty more days as records are returned to manufacturers to produce records for the armed service. Citizens are urged to donate and drop items at the Legion hall or to any Legion member or Boy Scout amid a nationwide shortage of recording material.
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Legion Hall
Legion
Salvation Army Sees Surge in War Work Across U K and U S
A Salvation Army solicitor visited Graetlinger reporting the international headquarters in London says the organization is doing twelve times as much war work as in early days. The U S division reportedly operates around 100 units. The war has caused a 70 percent loss of European investments.
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Salvation Army
Graetlinger
London
U. S
Unterwent Operation for Ruptured Appendix
Fern Pegum, Grachtinger, was stricken with an attack of appendicitis Tuesday evening and at eleven o'clock was taken to the Emmetsburg hospital for an emergency operation for a ruptured appendix. He rested quite well yesterday and today. Local friends hope for his early and complete recovery.
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Fern Pegum
Grachtinger
Emmetsburg
Labor Day Dinner by Methodist Ladies' Aid Society
The Methodist Ladies' Aid will serve a Labor Day dinner in the church dining room. This annual event has been a long standing custom with meals that have been excellent and well patronized.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Base Ball Reunion Notable for Light Attendance
Ren F Reeves presided over a Coon Rapids reunion of old time baseball players. The event attracted few participants, marking a quieter year than in the past.
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Ren F. Reeves
Coon
Rapids
Mary Petersen Weds Herbert Myer in Curlew Baptist Parsonage
Miss Mary Barbara Petersin, Sptettinger, daughter of Mir Thus Paterson, Sheldon, becomes the bride of Mr Herbert Myer, Graettinger, in a August 7 1912 ceremony at the Curlew Baptist parsonage. The Rev Kenneth Nelson officiated. Attendants included Lehi McQuown and Deannette Roo stra. Bride wore navy blue dress, bridesmaid in navy silk. A wedding dinner followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Win Koostira. The couple plan a farm life near Graettinger and will reside after their August 13 wedding. The bride, long a resident of Graettinger area, taught in OsGood and Vernon, attended Cedar Falls State Teachers, and served as Graettinger City Librarian. The groom, from Ottawa, Wisconsin, is a progressing young farmer with many friends. The Times offers best wishes to the newlyweds.
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Mary Barbara Petersin
Sptettinger
Mir
Paterson
Sheldon
Herbert Myer
Graettinger
Baptist Parsonage
Curlew
cheven_ ablock
Corenoon
Kenneth Nelson
Eto
Lehi
McQuown
Win. Koostrie
Gomstasily
Osgood and
Vernon
von Koostra
Carl ‘Ty. Peterson
Myer
Sheldon High School
Sheldon Junior College
Cedar Falls
Iith
Cormoranity
Wrown
Graetlinger
Ottawa
Annd
Huy
the Times
Mes
Supervisor Robinson Admitted To Iowa City Hospital
Supervisor Robinson was taken to University Hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday for examination and possibly surgery. His health has been poor for several months, with a brief serious illness around the Fourth of July. He was escorted to town by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Skow. Friends in Graettinger and Palo Alto wish him a speedy recovery.
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V. M. Robinson Wen
Iowa City
University Hospital
Julius Skow
Graottinger
Palo Alto
Rohingan
Mrs Clarence Doerning Improves at Sioux City Hospital
Mrs Clarence Doerning of Mallard is improving from a severe illness and remains at Ft Joseph's hospital in Sioux City. She plans to return home to Mallard later this week and will wear a cast for about two weeks. Friends are glad she is on the road to recovery and will soon be home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Doerning
Mallard
Ft Joseph's Hospital
Sioux City
Weathering Week Delivers Cool Days for Iowa Grain
A week of cool summer weather in Iowa features cloudy skies and ideal threshing conditions. Nights are cold, crops benefit from heat, and most field work is expected to finish by Saturday night in this era's grain drive.
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Iowa
Last Year s School Faculty Take New Positions
Local high school teachers and one grade teacher from last year join new roles for the coming year. Major Frank W. Kreivenbeck serves with the U S army overseers and was superintendent here September to February. Howard J. Grisely becomes Cascade Town Schools superintendent and principal September to February then active superintendent through year end. Mrs Frank W Kreivenbeck, Lewi eply, was principal here until year end. D M Bates with the U S army Chanute Field was hand instructor here several years. Dave Scheidt coaches Worthington MN high school. Miss Mary Kennedy teaches home economics at Huntington High. Miss Ruth Fenton teaches commercial at Burlington High. Miss Margaret Stiles teaches biology at Washington IA High and Junior College. Miss Ruth Torkelson grades Manning IA.
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Frank W. Kreivenbeck
U. S. Army
Howard J. Grisely
Cascade
Frank W. Kreigenbeck
Lewi
Eply
Fant Kulinary
Sehool
D. M. Bates
U.S. Ariy
Chanute Field
Dave Scheidt
Worthington
Minnesota
Mary Kennedy
Dudingston
Ruth Fenton
Burlington
Margaret Stiles
Washington
Iowa
Ruth Torkelson
Manning
Blinding Lights Cause Of Accident Friday Night
Harry Mahlman injured Friday night when struck by a gear driven by RW Nanamak er Mero. Mahlman knocked to pavement and briefly unconscious but walked for aid. Accident occurred in front of Batter's Bakery near a blinded headlight. Mayor urged dimming gate and business district lights to prevent further crashes. Nunamiker not at fault in event.
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Harry Mahlman
Eveninuy
Nanamaker
Mero Mahlman
Assistmnen
Batter’s Bakery
Mas Nunn
Drivi
Geturn
George
the Times
Nunamiker
Mother of L. R. Lauchsinger Dies at Council Bluffs
The mother of L. R. Lauchsinger passed away Sunday in a St. Louis hospital. She suffered from long illness and had been ill for six months. Survived by two sons and other relatives. Friends join to offer condolences.
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L. R. Lauchsinger
Art Buch
Aldon
Minnesota
CIA
Tinger
Bueleinece
Men urged to enlist in Navy or Naval Reserve
A wartime notice invites men aged 17 to 50 who are healthy to enlist in the U S Navy or Naval Reserve for trade training and advancement. The call directs interested applicants to submit papers at the Clay County courthouse in Spencer.
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Navy
Naval Reserve
Army
U.S. Navy
Clay Co. Court House
Spencer, Spencer, Fawa
Masses At Catholic Church August 15 Assumption Feast
Rev J K Hurley notes masses will be celebrated Saturday morning for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Immaculate Conception Church at Tan 9ae my. Parish services announce the feast day observance with Catholic rites.
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J. K. Hurley
Vaseys to Relocate West for Tacoma Job
Mr and Mrs Frank Vasey with son plan to leave next Tuesday for Tacoma Washington where Mr Vasey will assume a position. They visit relatives in Genettinger and Asvilleville while staying with friends prior to the move. Best wishes accompany the family for success and happiness in the west.
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West
Frank Vasey Hy
Sto
Tacoma
Washington
Vasey
Thoreson Hardware
Mielle Thoreson
Genettinger
Lee
Man
M Vee
Cars Collide at Hoffman Avenue Intersection
Two vehicles, driven by Chris Norris and Rabink Rabink, collided at the Hoffman Avenue and J Highway intersection. Norris suffered a damaged fender. Rabink’s car was undamaged. Neither driver was injured.
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Chris Norris
Iimer Rabink
Nor Var
Rabink
Hoffman Avenue
J Highway
Auction Notice Lists Household Items For Sale Next Wednesday
An upcoming auction sale will feature a refrigerator, 150 feet of garden hose, a setter, 100 feet of steel tubing, carpenter tools, a tool chest, shovels and spades. Attendees may bring items to sell. the hill for this sale will be printed Saturday.
Mrs Ursula Marley Leads Ayrshire Girls On Vacation
Mrs Ursula Marley and Dorothy lead a group from Ayrshire to Soa Angel for a vacation. Miss Swift plans to stay in the city. The other girls enjoy a vacation visit.
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California
Ursula Marley
Dorotthy
Ayrshire
Soa
Angel
Miss Swift
Rema
Trappic Rules Warn Drivers In Times Reminder
Auto drivers are urged to heed last week’s Times warning stop for stop signs and drive slowly in the business district. Children are thoughtless and it is up to you to protect them in this safety reminder.
Interior redecoration at D. C. Barringer residence
M. L. Johnson led a decorator crew in a neat overhaul of the Barringer home interior. The update focused on fresh styling and orderly improvements to enhance living spaces.
Household Goods At Auction Sale In Graettinger
An auction of used furniture of all kinds is set for Wednesday night in Graettinger, hosted by Col Bon FL Reeves and the Times. Grod land & Reeves urge those with surplus items to bring them for sale. The Crack nner State Bank will clerk the sale.
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Col Bon FL Reeves
Times
Graettinger
Grodland & Reeves
Cracknner State Bank
Rob Sparky Hose Tob Starkey Returns Home From Hospital
Starkey, returned from University hospital, faced a severe infection after foot amputation following a visit to Dana City. He recovered rapidly and friends in our town are pleased to have him back on deck.
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Rob Sparky
Tob Starkey
University Hospital
Maunetshare Hospital
Dana City
dTe
Mrs Joe Oakes Becomes Diamond Club Member
Mrs Joe Oakes joins the Diamond Club with a note of thanks and plans for future cooperation at a birthday open house event. Attendees included Kent and Lidiaioliege, Mr and Mrs Oakes, Miss Edith Lonolde, Irene r Cleveland, Ketchen Boise, and guests from Illinois Ohio Idaho and multiple states. A wide circle of friends from Hingsted to Nebraska sent cards and greetings as the celebration marked the birthday anniversary.
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Universiwey
Kent
Bazaar And Dinner At Emmetsburg Next Sunday
Members of Assumption parish Emmetsburg plan their annual bazaar and dinner next Sunday August 16 with dinner service starting at 11. The ladies will continue the traditional meal and invite north Palo Alto residents to attend the event hosted by the parish community.
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Assumption (South Side
Emmetsburg
Novenbur
North Palo Altto
Sumtay
Mrs P F Petersen Underwent Operation at Mayo Hospital
Mrs P F Petersen underwent a surgical operation at Mayo Hospital in Rochester. Her present condition is as well as can be expected. Graeltinger friends sincerely hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Peter Or. Petersen
Mayo Hospital
Hrochester
Loess
Petersen
Rochester
Graeltinger
Visit Bringings Mrs Paulsen to Los Angeles
Miss Clara Paulsen from Los Angeles arrived for a week long visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Pd Paulsen. She teaches at the Des Anpules schools and her father, who has been ill for over a year, is gradually improving and can sit in a wheelchair for a few hours each day.
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Clara Paulsen
Los Angeles
Pd. Paulsen
Des Anpules Shools
Thelma Anderson to Teach Grades Three and Four at Thompson
Thelma Anderson will teach at Thompson during the coming school year and will have charge of the third and fourth grades.
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Thompson
Grinnell contractor fails to move house for What Cheer
A Grinnell contractor attempting to relocate a house for Dave Graham of What Cheer tipped toward totality while moving, collapsing on tide and sinking in Cart Creek upside down. A piano on the ground floor was later salvaged from Ligattic. A 910 model Ford belonging to Mrs. B. B. Newell of Eldora was towed to a junk yard and reportedly burst a tire in a vigorous farewell salute as part of its end for Uncle Sam.
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Grinnell
Dave Graham
Suc
Cart Creek
Ligattic
B. B
Newell
Eldora
Uncle Sam
Mrs Laughlin Dies at 67 in Graettinger Area
Mrs M J Laughlin 67 passes away at her home in Estherville Saturday night after three years of illness from pleurisy and tuberculosis. Funeral Tuesday at St Patrick's Church Watherville with Rev M J Keane officiating. Interment in Graettinger Catholic Cemetery. Survived by husband Martin J Laughlin four stepchildren and two brothers. Funeral attendants listed.
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Martin da. Laughlin
Estherville
St. Paterick's Catholic Church
Watherville
Mather J. J. Keane
Father Keane
Graettinger
Mstherville
Lekind Lauelin
Oumba
Laduldtin
Michael Nokon
Catmadity
Paterick Nolann
Immershure
Win
Kane
Motherville
Giberlin
Grachtinger
Catholic Church
Birth Certificates Emphasized For Citizenship and Records
Health officials urge parents to file birth certificates to prove date and place of birth. Certificates aid school enrollment work permits voting and military service, and may be needed for pensions, social security, and insurance. Des Moines vital statistics notes records help establish identity, ancestry, and age proofs for various programs.
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Mate Th Pfeiffer
State — Health Department
Pguve
Cam Possiss Ams
Vital Statistics Dist
M O
State Heart Department
Des Moines
Birkin
Pfeiffer
Dog named Chubby recovers after 80 foot cliff fall
The Summer Gazette reports that Chubby, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wallgram, is recovering from injuries after an 80 foot fall off a cliff. Last year the pup narrowly avoided being run over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Summer Gazette
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TNT
New War Project
America
Paris
Europe
Mary Petersen
Robinson
Iowa City Hospital
Trappic
Joe Oakes
Diamond Club
P. F. Petersen
Mere
M. J. Laughlin
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