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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

7

Corn In The Kernel Discussed By Elevator Men

Elevator managers in Palo Alto County and neighboring counties met Monday evening at the Palo Alto Triple A office to address corn storage and handling amid steel bin shortages. Officials noted 59 empty bins, 32 more being shipped from Illinois, totaling 91 for the county, with government space uncertain. They urged shelling operators to optimize processing, urged landlords to cooperate, and discussed farmer buybacks and current release prices amid drought.

Palo Alto County Liuwreney LD Brenna Palo Alto Countie Kossuth County Illinois Vonmit Sraes le Lavin Iowan Middlewest Department of Agriculture Chicago Secretary of Agriculture

Wanted Winrow baling with new Case hay baler

Harald Chris Tensen advertises for Winrow baling using a new Case pick-up hay baler with sliced bala feature. Contact Graettinger at phone L-15 or message peB9-20% for details.

Harald Christensen Thompson Graettinger

Card of Thanks From the Thompson Family

Card of thanks extends gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of the husband and father. Thanks for donations to Graettinger and Lost Island missions in memory of the Doctor and to Graettinger Ladies Aid for assistance. Acknowledges medical profession in Palo Alto and honorary pallbearers. signed by Mrs Th None and Family.

Graettinger Lost Island Palo ‘Alto Emmet

Band of Music an Expression Patriotism

The author argues bands have long been tools of patriotism. When officials visit, bands rally welcome and enlistment drives. Sousa’s Stars and Stripes stirs action, unites communities, lifts spirits, and eases worries. Support bands financially. Graettinger’s voice for Americanism.

PD. M. Bates U.S.A Graettinger

Tax policy splits show strong lower bracket opposition

President Roosevelt pushes to lower exemptions in the new tax bill while the House Ways and Means Committee rejects the idea. Economists back lowering exemptions to curb inflation, but the Senate battle looms as a major clash over tax policy unfolds nationwide. Madigan County Auditor Brock was locked inside a Winterset schoolhouse after workmen closed the doors. Leslie Solbach of Cambridge suffocated under mud when a truck overturned.

Congress Roosevelt House Ways and Means Senate Madigan County Brock Winterset

Th. T. Naae Physician and Surgeon Office At Residence

Th T Naae a licensed physician surgeon maintains office at his residence in Graettinger providing medical services. Contact by telephone 90 for appointments or emergencies.

J. BP. McManus Th. T. Naae

Crop Prospects This Week Mainly Beans and Flax

Crop experts report corn firing due to dry warm weather with a heavy rain needed to improve prospects. Oats yielded poorly with uneven quality though some farms posted good results. Flax appears strong with output likely to be the largest in the region's history, surpassing past records.

Grachtinger

Moving Away From Estherville Families Relocate

Gractinger residents prepare to lose three families in the coming weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Masters depart for Dakota City to join a brother's grocery business. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Heyer and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sparks move to Mountain Lake Minnesota for new homes.

Gracttinger Orville Masters Dakota City W. E. Heyer Wm. Sparks Mountain Lake Minnesota Messers Heyer Sparks Estherville Mattress Co Graettinger

Elsenbast Family Finishes Six Day Black Hills Visit

Mr and Mrs H A Elsenbast and Mary and Kathryn returned from a six days stay in the Black Hills. Mr Elsenbast was on vacation from duties as cashier at the Grachtinger State Bank.

Black Hills H. A. Elsenbast Mary Kathryn Mr. Elsenbast Grachtinger State Bank

Mrs Grodland Improving Nicely After Illness

Mrs M Q Grodland is improving and expects to return to her Gruettinger home by week’s end or early next week. She is currently staying with her daughter Mrs Woodrew in Wilson, Motherville. Also, Mt Vernon resident Mrs L M Sherrill had been missing. five raccoon thieves were captured, two-thirds grown caught alive, one old raccoon escaped.

Twelve Mile Lake News and Weekend Visits

Chas Jackson returned home Sunday after two weeks at the elemann hospital following an operation. Lewis Larson Jr visited Arm strong Sunday at the Dwight and Dick Wiseman homes. Bert Maaland and family of Ruthven visited relatives nearby. Mrs Lewis Larson and Blanche Youne of Rossie Iowa traveled Thursday for a visit with relatives. The Misses Mildred and Alice Christensen attended Bible camp at Okoboji. The N R G 4 H Club met with Agnes Dalen Thursday to plan achievement day with a lunch by Agnes and Clara.

Chas. Jackson Eleman Lewis Larson, Jr Armstrong Dwight Dick Wiseman Bert Maaland Ruthven Lewis Larson Blanche Youne Rossie Iowa Mildred Alice Christensen The Bible Camnr Okoboji Agnes Dalen Agnes Clara

Vernon Climpers 4-H Hold Achievement Day at Simmon Home

The Vernon Climpers 4-H club held its local achievement day at Mary Lou and Jo Ann Simmon's home with Verna Richardson presiding. Reports highlighted the year's activities and a roll call asked how members could help with national and home defense. Demonstrations by Verna Richardson and Virginia Stillman titled Invitation to Bake were presented, with plans to demonstrate at the county fair. Local families, visits, and library talk were noted along with a lunch and a period of socializing.

Vernon Mary Lou Jo Ann Simmon Verna Richardson Ann Simmon Carl Virginia Stillman H. E. Ferguson Grand Junction Mys. Ferguson

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits And Events

Milford guests at Will Janssen home. visits to H Ferguson and Bueschorner households. Winterset and Emmetsburg relationships noted. Jr Farm Bureau group attended Twin Lakes Sports Festival with softball and picnic. activity plus Graettinger Day support for band. Local clubs hosted meetings. various callers and travelers referenced. School activities and 4 H Achieve Day noted.

Frank Rapp Edmond Milford, Ll Will Janssen Alvie Thake H. J. Ferguson Leo Conway Fred Beschorner Emmetsburg Robert Bueschorner Camp Claiborne Frank Penn Bill Winterset John Simmons Howard Ruth Laura Chuck Stillman Stanley Anetha Quam Spencer Terkelson Maurice Drew Twin Lakes Jr. Farm Bureau Palo Alto County A. W. Richardson Herman Herke Chas. Herke Walingford Happy Day Club Dale Garber Vernon Graettinger High Graettinger Arnolds Park Frances Jule

Osgood News Briefs Include Local Family Visits and Birthdays

Osgood news notes visits among Schealler families at Whittemore and the Feye home, with Albert Schealler hosting relatives and Brancis Schealler staying with Aunt Mrs Carrigas. Several local residents, including Mike Bradley and Elbert Powers, spent time at various homes as twins Freely celebrate birthdays with friends.

Albert Schealler Frank Schealler Carl Feye Whittemore From Carrigan Ed Smith Nick Laubenthal Brancis Schealler Tom Carrigas

City Meat Market Ad by Robert Simonsen

Robert Simonsen markets City Meat Market offering hams and bacon at steady low prices. A full line of fruits and vegetables is promised and patronage is encouraged.

City Meat Market Robert Simonsen

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