Detroit War Production Crisis and Labor Strife
A Life magazine excerpt portrays Detroit as a failing wartime arsenal due to hate and distrust between labor and management, with Ford’s Willow Run as a symbol of underused capacity. General Somervell cites not a single plant producing at full capacity, while government delays and red tape hinder war output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drewn
United Nations
Detroit
Life
Brehon Somervell
Army
Michigan
Henry Ford
Great Willow Run
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
United States
Bob Sullivan Enlists in Canadian Royal Air Force
Bob Sullivan of Saskatoon joins the Canadian Royal Air Force and will report for training. He previously worked at the Hurricane plant in Port Arthur for over a year. His brother William served in the RAF and trained as a pilot, now stationed in England. Bob is nephew to the Times publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hop Sullivan
Mra
Sullivan
Saskatoon
Sask
Canadian Air Force
Port Arthur
William
RCAFP
England
Bob
Times
Suee
New Telephone Operator Named at Local Office
Miss Kathryn Hester is the new operator at the local telephone office succeeding Miss Vivian Sullivan who resigned to return to full time duty at the Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Hester
Vivian Sullivan
Times Office
Marriage of Marilyn Miller and Elwood Nunamaker in West Bend
Marilyn Miller of Elwood and Elwood Nunamaker of Plover wed Sunday at the Methodist parsonage in West Bend. Attendants Hielen Glasseo and Wayne Henderson dressed in navy with red roses. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside south of Graettinger after September first. The groom is a former Graettinger student with ties to the area. congratulations are extended. Weather notes report two weeks of cool, rainy days with growth strong. corn needs warm weather to mature before early frost. The 1942 corn crop is expected to set records if it matures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Nunamaker
Worth Conaniaes Ttinger
Mari Miler
Claude Miller
Plover
Methodist
West Bend
Hielen Glasseo
Wayne Henderson
Player
Briie
Nanamaker
Lee Robinson
Graettinger
Howe
Week End Specials Be Sure Sed Read The Grocery Ids
The item lists weekend specials tied to grocery items and discounts. Readers are urged to check particular product IDs for sale details and price reductions during the weekend period.
Joe Green Makes Solo Flight at Estherville CPT
Joe Green completed a solo flight at Estherville after about two weeks of preliminary training. The student aviator is progressing, with Graettinger friends wishing him success as he advances in aviation training. Vernon Fleming, son of Mr and Mrs C F Fleming, left for Washington DC with his family planning to reside there for the coming school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Green
CPT
Estherville
Joe
Grachtinger
Washington
D.C
Vernon Fleming
C. F. Fleming
Washington, D. C
Francis
Olaf Michaelson Buys Emmet Quarter Section Farm
Mr and Mrs Olaf Michaelson of Ringsted and formerly of Graettinger purchased a quarter section farm two miles southwest of Estherville from Nels Havershohm. The deal was made through Olaf's Tweet Estherville. Possession will be taken the first of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Micahelson
Ringsted
Graettinger
Faye
Estherville
Nels Havershohm
Olaf
Lieut E K Osher wed in Olympia and to west home
Lieut Kirk Osher and Miss Belly Hatch of Olympia Washington united in marriage on Wednesday August 12 at Central City Nell. The couple will reside in Inglewood California where the groom is stationed. Osher, a graduate of Estherville Junior College and Town State College, joined the Army Air Corps in March 1944 and recently earned his commission as a first lieutenant. The bride visited in this city and at the Osher home last fall and was regarded as charming and accomplished. The Times offers hearty congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk. Osher
Mar
A. B. BR. Osher
Olympia
Washington
Central City
Nell
Osher
Inglewood
Chalifornia
Lieut
Osher Priow
Grachtinger Wieh
Estherville
Army Air Corps
Iearty H Hs
Red Cross Seeks 400 Kit Bags for Service Men
Palo Alto County faces growing demand as Red Cross asks for 400 care kits for overseas bound servicemen. Local units, led by Franz Swanson of the American Legion, will organize fundable fillings at $1 per kit with county organizations urged to participate and provide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Palo Alto County
Franz Swanson
American Legion
Swanson
Palo Alto
Bob Starkey Improves After Foot Infection Inquiry
Bob Starkey is improving after returning from Iowa City where doctors found the toe and foot infection not caused by diabetes. Specialists ruled out diabetes after evaluating the ankle injury and removal of one foot segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Starkey
Iowa City
Graettinger Civilian Defense counsel urges fire safety
A letter from W G Middleton, County Chairman Civilian Defense Counsel, asks Graettinger residents to reduce fire hazards in stairs and basements. It notes weekly Ames led classes on fire prevention and decontamination. It names committee members Kurt Nieces, W C Olvun, J D Jackson and requests access for inspections to safeguard communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Ames
Grood
American Legion
Mugene Carney
Toni
Kurt Nie
W. C. Olvun
J. d. Jackson
Eine Mittee
W. G. Middleton
Old Settlers Picnic At High Lake Sunday
The old settlers of Palo Alto and Emmet counties plan a Sunday picnic at Nels Peterson's High Lake home. Events begin early with a packed program and a large turnout expected if weather cooperates. Attendees should bring a plate, cup, silverware, and sandwiches or a covered dish. travelers from the road are urged to use Wallingford for directions via the local telephone office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Emmet
Nels Peterson
High Lake
Evelock
Union
Wallingford
Robinsons Visit Town After Surgery Recovery
Supervisor J MT Robinson and his son Lee were welcomed home to Town City early this week. Mrs Robinson recently had a major operation and is recovering quickly. Mr Robinson arrived in Graottines in the front seat, smoking a cigarette, as friends welcomed their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supervisor Robinson
Lee Robinson
Cuty
J. MT Robinson
Ma Robinson
Robinson
Graottines
Groeltinger
Red Cross notes disaster relief in Midwestern states
A. Winfrey, area manager, reports that sixteen of seventeen jurisdictions faced disasters in the period, with 72 incidents including clouds, five tornadoes and explosions. No Red Cross relief in sixteen states. Iowa cites two explosions. Relief and rehabilitation expenditures are expected to exceed $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Crase
A. Winfrey
Red Cross
Towa
Rasmussen Holding Open House Today
Hill Rasmussen of the Standard Service hosts an open house with a free pint of ice cream per dollar purchase. Ma Rasmussen has taken over management of the Standard Services, AJ Rituman assists as warehouse and station manager, and a free outdoor show is planned at the station grounds this Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Rasmussen
Standard Service
Ma. Rasmussen
Standard Services
AJ W. Rituman
Mrs. Ordene Olson Underwent Operation In Coleman Hospital
Aracneeson daughter of Mr and Mrs S B K Sandvng underwent a serious surgical operation at Coleman hospital Estherville Monday forenoon. She is reported recovering nicely with many Grachtinger friends hoping for her early complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aracneeson
S. BK. Sandvng
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Football Practice Starts Tuesday at Gyachtinger High
Football practice begins Tuesday September 1 at 1 0 p m with coach Crimmings present Monday. A strong turnout is expected as students and prospective players report for first practice. The fall schedule is being prepared. Gyachtinger high and grade school reopen September 7 at 9 a m for registration morning only. classes start Tuesday. Gail Thompson resigns as principal to work as inspector in Glendale California. Mrs Joe Lillard Cockril will succeed him teaching mathematics.
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Crimmings
Gyachtinger
Gail Thompson
Lockheed
Glendale
California
Joe Lillard Cockril
Livermore
Tom Sullivan Passes Army Air Corps Exam in Des Moines
Tom Sullivan completed physical and mental tests for the Army Air Corps in Des Moines and Des Moines area screening. A graduate of GHS, he is deemed eligible for aviation training and awaits final steps, with Times office staff offering best wishes for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Sullivan
Des Moines Streek
Army Air Corps
Army Aviation
Des Moines
Phiey
Matherville
Fran G. HS
Times
Improvement at Lerten Hall by Gracttiinner Block and Tile
A. Hi Shaver and Gracttiinner Block and Tile Company completed efforts on the front sidewalk and steps. The completed work enhances the area in front of Lerten hall with a noticeable improvement.
Marian Ericson Bride Of Waterloo Man
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Marian Ericson of Waterloo to Vernon Habernicht of Cedar. The ceremony occurred Sunday in Lancaster Missouri with attendants Mr and Mrs John Carter. The groom will report to the Great Lakes Naval training station in Chicago. the bride remains in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marian
Winterlag
Herbert Lithe
Mes
O. Boturiesen
Aras Hriesnt
Pea
Ralph
Albert
Sity
Milrian Ieie
Moo
Great Lakes
Chicago
Waterlas
Times
Granttinger
Annual Meeting of Teachers Union in Petersburg Minnesota
The 22nd annual convention of the Therville Circuit Teachers Union will be at Union State Line Lutheran church in Petersburg on August 30, 1942, with afternoon and evening programs. Atty L A Paulsrud and Rev CM Hansen will speak, followed by an Open Forum on Sunday School issues during supper. Officers include Gudvil Nuae as president and Naomi Jorlein as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetherville Circuit
Gudvil S
Nuae
Graet~ Tinger
Esident
Bill Kidney To Take CPT For Naval Air Corps
Bill Kidney traveled to Des Moines last week to take the examination for civilian pilot training for the Naval Air Force. He passed the exam and is now eligible for training as soon as he is assigned a location, likely at Atherville Graettinger friends wish him success. Dehnur Christiansen, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Christiansen, returned home from Fimmersburg hospital the first of the week after a severe injury a week ago Saturday. Graettinger friends are glad he could come home and hope for a complete recovery soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Who Kidney
Ap Des Moines
Naval Air Force
Atherville
Graettinger
Dehnur Christiansen
Carl Christiansen
Fimmersburg
Vary
Estherville Child Undergoes Tonsil Operation
Catherine Westfall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walward Westfall, had her tonsils removed at Coleman hospital Estherville earlier this week. She is improving nicely and expected to be well again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Westfall
Labor Day Celebration Plans At Gravettnger In 1942
Fine program ready for Labor Day with Lieut. Col Robart Lidton of Des Moines to give the outdoor address from City Park at noon. The parade forms on Wet Robbins avenue, followed by a horse show at Evergreen Field and drills by the Wethersithe Dram & Baele corps. Free acts feature the Spies Sisters Dance Revue and Aldrich family performance, with music by Graettinger school band. Local committee members list extensive roles in sponsorship, concessions, finance, and publicity.
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Gravttinger
Robart Lidton
Des Moines
Eaey
Liew
Col
Fulton
Robbins Avenue
Towar
Graettinger
Aldvich
Henry & Digzy
Miriam
Lammers
Labor Bay Committee
George Frick
H. It. Horswell
Jack Jack- Adolph Spies
Bert Anderson
Raumenrtier
J. A
Max Baumwartner
Ambrose Mitchell
Ray Glagier
C. A. Jensen
Quinte Jensen
Mimil Koob
B.S. George
Oral Bonstead
C.K. Norris
Gudrid Nae
Balt Gamer i
Phoreson
Ben PF Reeves
Adolph Spies
Kimmet Martin
Z. Jackson
Karl Nielsen
N.S. Bartleman
Johm DeVries
Melvin Derrickson
John Clemenson
Alfred Hansen
Art Holland
Helmer Jesperson
Art Jensen
Albert Johnson
L. R. Luehsinger
Ralph Larson
Russell Peterson
T. Peterson
Lee Robinson
Wim. Rasmussen
Harold Kelly
Bob Simonsen
A Good Idea Spend Labor Day in Graettinger
A plan to observe Labor Day in Graettinger concentrates on community events and local gatherings. Residents are advised to check town notices for schedules and any parade or park activities.
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Graettinger
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Congress
Axis
Bob Sullivan
Royal Air Force
Marilyn Miller
Olaf Michaelson
E. K. Osher
West
Bride
Olympia, Washington
Palo Alto and
Red
Wm. Rasmussen
Ordene Olson
Tom Sullivan
Marian Ericson
Bride of Waterloo
Ralph and
Albert Masters
Teachers Union
Bill Kidney
Naval Air Corps
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