Graettinger Frames Local News Briefs On Entomology And Fire
State Entomologist Carl Drake of Town State College received a cablegram from England asking how to control grasshoppers in Africa as corn borers invade Iowa. Howard Shell, 20, Belle Plaine ship's cook, returns after two years at sea with ten Pacific battles and a wound. Anamosa school officials moved 60 tons of stoker coal to prevent a small blaze caused by spontaneous combustion.
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Decorah
Carl Drake
Town State College
England
Africa
Drake
Howard Shell
Belle Plaine
Pacific
Anamosa
National Newspaper Week Slogan Highlighted for Town Papers
Town newspapers from October 1 to October 8 will celebrate National Newspaper Week with the motto A Free Press and a Free People An Unbeatable Team. The event underscores the role of local papers in linking communities and informing citizens about public affairs.
Early Mailing Of Xmas Packages To Armed Forces
The Navy and Army urge timely Christmas gifts to overseas personnel. Mailings must begin by September 15 and parcels may be sent via parcel post only between September 15 and October 15. After October 15, parcels require a soldier written request with each shipment.
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Army
Navy
Christman
John R. Doe
167Th Infantry
A. P.O
Care
New York
N. Y
Meats and Groceries Seek Busy Sunday Dinner Crowd
Local shop promotes a large stock of fresh and cured meats for Sunday dinners. They invite customers to special orders and promise high quality selections.
Urge Early Christmas Mail For Service Members Abroad
Citizens are urged to mail gifts between September 15 and October 15 to ensure delivery before Christmas. The war effort stretches mail routes to Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, England, Sicily, Africa, the Near East, Australia, the South Pacific, India and beyond. Limited ship space and frequent troop movements require early sending to keep soldiers' spirits high.
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Alaska
Greenland
Iceland
England
Sicily
Africa
Australia
South Pacific Islands
India
China
South America
Dissolution of Graettinger Tile Works Granted
Notice says stockholders meeting in Graettinger Iowa on August 17 1943 unanimously voted to dissolve the corporation due to expired charter and completed business Chris Jensen president and Fred Spies secretary appointed to give notice of dissolution Graettinger Tile Works.
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Graettinger Tile Works
Graettinger
Iowa
Chris Jensen
Fred Spies
Christmas parcels vital to morale of troops overseas
A WW II era notice urges early mailing of Christmas gifts to fighting men to ensure delivery by December 25. Rules limit parcels to five pounds and 15 by 36 inches, require "Christmas parcel" marking, sturdy packaging, censorship-friendly covers, and禁止 perishables, fuels, and dangerous items. It details Army and Navy address requirements and warns delays hurt spirits and effectiveness.
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Army
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