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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1940

Page

2

Economic struggle over aid to Britain and Johnson Act

The Graettinger Times analyzes how Congress may repeal the Johnson Act to allow cash aid to Britain while preserving neutrality. It notes Britain needs ships and materiel, Axis powers’ restraint, and Italy's Greece setback, with England expanding bases and U S shipbuilding potential.

Congress Britain U. S. Army Navy Lord Lothian England U. S William Allen White Committee Senate Johnson Nye Clark Wendell Wilkie Germany Isles

Pioneer Round Kernels Boost Yields in 1985 Town Test

Pioneer reports high yields from round kernels across ten hybrids in the 1985 Town Corn Yield Test under equal conditions. Round kernels are easier to plant with the right planter plates, show uniform sizes due to new grading methods, and fetch $1.50 to $2.60 per bushel more than flat kernels, offering significant savings per farm.

Pioneer

Real Estate and Farm Ads From Graettinger

Classified notices list a Black Poland China boar for sale registered by J P Nielsen. The source also notes a real estate item and from Fred Linpald in Graettinger offering classified agricultural listings.

Fred Linpald Graettinger Poland J. P. Nielsen Losy China Sow H. A. Prather

Britain’s aviation shortage fuels German raids on Midlands

Britain faces a serious lack of angio aircraft equipment, with most resources concentrated in London. As a result Germany has continued severe raids over the Midlands and other regions with relatively few losses. Anticipation grows that relief will arrive by spring.

Britain London Germany Midlands

Axis boast vs Britain falters in war of paper battles

An Axian spokesman pins hopes on a world order led by Germany Italy and Japan yet observers note the war’s reality on paper shows Nazi fascist aims faltering. Germany abandons invasion of England as air battles continue Britain’s shipyards and merchant fleet grow while Britain strengthens air and naval bases in the Greek theater and Italy faces costly setbacks.

Axian Iam Britain Germany England Hitler Italy Iitaly Greece Mediterranean

Election day notes and local happenings from 1920 Times

Twenty years ago from the Times of November 4 1920 report election results Harding carried the state by 464000 and D B McCarty of the Shipping Association notes 104 cars shipped that year with total returns near a quarter of a million dollars. The column also covers local business closings light rates, recent wrestling exhibitions, school play casting, personal notices and a death in Graettinger.

Hardings Cartle Palo Alto Harding D. BE. McCarty The Shipping Association Waaserman Graettinger Ext Herke Bert Griggs Griggs Roy Johnson Emmetsburg Mr. Herke Johnson Herke Myr Salisbury Cylinder Ruby Osgood Gerald Reid Youngeon Frank Carney Vera Christopher Ames Ray Anh Pauleen Apa Indiana Huikey Obgood Monda Franiobe John Belmer Saffer Misa Farquhar Goth Des ‘Moines John Hansen Claude Raleigh Coleman Hospital Albert Thoreson Neba Clausan Ir Fallow Thesias J. P. Mohan Denison John Jackman Nourn Wag Des Moines Dky Seaning

Far East watch and Africa shift signal Axis setback

The piece notes shifts in naval and colonial strategy with the Talian fleet reduced effectiveness allowing Haitian ships to redeploy from the Mediterranean to convoy duties and hunt mid Atlantic raiders. It discusses French Africa’s split from Vichy, Weygand possibly aligning with De Gaulle, and potential increased Allied pressure to deny Axis control of Africa. It also covers Japan’s troop moves in the Far East, possible actions against Indo China or the Philippines, and mainstream forecasts of Administration policy amid rearmament.

Mediterranean Mid- Atlantic Africa French Africa Far East Thera Japan China

First Lutheran Mission Society December Meeting

The First Lutheran Mission Society will meet at Mrs. Ole Thoreson's home on Friday December 13. An invitation is extended to all to attend. The Royal Neighbors held a Graettinger meeting at Watson Hall Tuesday with social time and lunch. St Paul Ladies Aid Christmas party and meeting at the church parlors in Graettinger from 3 to 6:30. Members urged to bring a guest.

The Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall P. J. Paulsen A. Spies Theo Olson Oelock Sharp First Lutherly Mission Society First Lutheran Mission Society Ole Thoreson Royal Neighbors Graettinger Royal Neighbor Watson Hall St. Paul Clarence Clemmenan Weat Site Mission Club Clarence Clemmenson Embroidery Club Wm. Hossack I. A.‘ Spies Catholic Missionary Society Catholic Missionary Society Orville Masters

Cornell freshman sets long distance and discus marks

Janet Wellns of Lucknow India at Cornell Mount Vernon claims the home distance record of 10005 miles and wins the All-India women's discus title with a platter throw of 80 feet. Leland Bunker of Knoxville returns home uninjured after pheasant hunting mishaps. two blowouts and four telephone poles hindered their trip home.

Janet Wellns Lucknow India Cornell College Mount Vernon Leland Bunker Knxville

Golden wedding of Leasure couple in Marion home

Five generations gathered at the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Leasure in their Marion residence, marking a family milestone with relatives spanning across decades.

Aiteni Neighbia Yrienda Ran Reeter T. L. Hampson Q. H. Raleigh Bampee Harry B. Leasure Marion

Three Legged Duroc Jersey Hog Impresses on Barville Farm

A three legged Duroc Jersey hog on Ray Lammers farm in Barville gets around as well as any other hog in the pen, showing surprising mobility and resilience.

Ray Lammers Barville

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