Philippine independence debate shifts voters toward caution
The piece notes a drastic change in Filipino sentiment from favoring immediate independence to supporting the Tydings McDuffie Act as 1946 approaches. It highlights economic fears of poverty without trade protections, security concerns about Japan, and the influence of US markets and bases. It also comments on naval and military defense views and possible congressional modification of the act.
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Philippines
Newsweek
Philippine
Japan
Nippon
Son of Heaven
U. S. Army
Navy
Congress
Ghipn
Gralttinger Market Report December 7 1939
Gralttinger market report lists grain and poultry prices for December 7 1939. Highlights include eggs at various grades and prices from No 2 to No 1, butter at .45, heavy hens and leghorn varieties with different weight categories and price points.
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Gralttinger
Emmetsburg prize contest honors two editors and locals
Arnold Henning sen won four hundred dollars in the subscription contest conducted by the Emmetsburg Democrat and Emmetsburg Reporter. Second place went to Arnold Henningsen of Graettinger, who received four hundred dollars. First place was awarded to Mageret Doty Tinley, sister of Mrs. Wilfred McCarty, of this locality. The event drew a doubled field of prospects, and the Times congratulates the winners and the Emmetsburg newspaper publishers on a successful prize activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Henningsen
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Mageret Doty Tinley
Wilfred McCarty
the Times
Pat Allen Named to Second Iowa All State Team
Graettinger ace Pat Allen, star back and goal line scorer on the 1939 grid squad, was placed on the second all state team in last Sunday's Des Moines Register. Teammate Carl Bonstead received honorable mention. coach Brown praised the Bombers’ season as visitors were entertained at Thanksgiving by Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Wikert and relatives from Fort Dodge Des Moines Sioux City and Sulix, Iowa.
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Graettinger
Carl Bonstead
Pat Allen
Des Moines Register
Renee
Ahadent
Athlate
Pat
Bonstead
the Times
Carl
Brown
C. O. Wikert
Irma Leary
Mary Senate
Bruce Nickenbacker
Fort Dodge
Don Bethel
Anna McIntosh
Arlene and Lee Leary
Des Moines
Mildred Wikert
Sioux City
Wilma
Sulix
Iowa
Harry Fink
Raymond Nelson
Rudy Jackson
Marian Singer
Dean
Ernest Osher
Iowa State College
Gruettinger
Helen Sullivan
Anna McManus
Briar Cliff
Morningside
Wilms
Salix
Nan McCarty
R. N
Chicago
Tel McCarty
Loras College
Dubuque
Charles Lambe
Free Pancake Day At Thompson’s Grocery Brings Crowds
A heap of pancakes filled the plaza during the afternoon and evening as Thompson’s Grocery offered free pancakes and coffee drawing hundreds. Mrs. A J Johnson and Mrs A H Shaver left for Los Angeles, California, on Sunday.
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Thompson’s Grocery
California
A. J. Johnson
A. H. Shaver
Los Angeles
Mrs. Johnson
Major surgery success reported in St Louis hospital
Mrs. Charles Spies of Emmatsburg recently underwent a major operation in St Louis and is recovering well. Graettinger friends hope for her early full recovery as local notes in the paper remind readers of her health.
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ST. Louis Hospital
Charles Spies
Emmatsburg
St. Louis
Graettinger
Spies
Sunny Days Are Bargain Days In Graettinger
Graettinger launches a holiday buy locally drive from December 4 to 23 led by business and professional men. On three Saturdays and two Wednesdays shoppers should visit Robbins Avenue starting at four, with free theatre shows on December 16 and 25 and candy for attending children from Santa. The town decor features evergreen and lights, urging shoppers to inspect stocks and prices. The campaign aims to keep business strong with support from farmers and town buyers in the 1939 holiday season.
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Graettinger
Robbins Avenue
Hawkeye Theatre
Santa Claus
West Robbins Avenue
State Road
Graecttinger
Christmas Seals Now On Sale In Graettinger
Christmas seals are being sold in Graettinger with envelopes and collection boxes at Osher Department store Thompson's Grocery Graettinger State bank C A Jensen general store and Jensen drug store. December 25 is the last day for the drive funds support the fight against tuberculosis.
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Graettinger
Osher Department Store
Thompson’s Grocery
Graettinger State Bank
C. A. Jensen General Store
Jensen Drug Store
The
Times
Groettinger
Red Cross Drive Total Reaches $100.90
Margaret Lancaster, chair of the Auxiliary committee, thanks the public for a $100.90 Red Cross drive total. Half will stay with the local Red Cross for local needs. Last year collections were under $80.
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RED Cross
Margaret Lancaster
Weather report notes mild to warm week with light rain
The report records a largely ideal week with Monday an ideal summer day and Tuesday milder but cooler. Thursday saw a one seventh inch rainfall in Grayttinger territory that dissipated by Friday morning. No snow or freezing temperatures have occurred so far.
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Grayttinger, Territory
Bake Sale Saturday at Osher Department Store
Dorcas Mission society holds a bake sale Saturday at Osher Department Store. Many choice articles will be on sale. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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Dorcas Minsion Society
Osher
Gale
New Legion Hall Dedication Planned for December 21
The American Legion hall in Graettinger will be dedicated Thursday December 21 with three prominent officers present including the state commander the vice state commander and the 8th district commander. Preparations have been underway as the date was fixed to ensure their attendance.
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American Legion
Graettinger
Legion
Frans Swangon
The
Times
Community Social and Legion Meetings Across December
Social items recount First Lutheran Mission Society meeting on December 8 at Mrs Sam Sanding s home. American Legion events include December 11 security meeting at West Bend and December 12 regular post meeting plus a joint Auxiliary gathering with a Christmas party. Walnut Township teachers held a Christmas meeting at Leona Leonard school on December 4 with refreshments. Embroidery Club hosted by Mrs D C Barringer. St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid to meet December 13 at church parlors with designated hostesses. Junior Catholic Daughters of America met December 9 at Fred Wolfe s home in honor of Kathleen Wolfe s birthday. plans include a Christian party at Mary Schang s home and Christmas gift committees. Margaret Andersen served as reporter.
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Walnut
Walnut Township
Leona Leonard
Bt. Paul Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Wm. Nelson
Alfred Hangen
Arnold
Henningsen
James Tacobeen
C. D. Af A
Catholic Daughters of America
Fred Wolfe
Kathleen ‘Wolfe
Kathleen
Mary Schang
Margaret Andersen
Gravel Truck Displayed in Graettinger Event
A seven thousand dollar gravel truck drew attention in Graettinger yesterday as a fleet of International trucks parked before Peterson & Sons Implement Co. One machine featured a four motor 110 horsepower setup with six forward speeds and two reverse. It delivers seven miles per gallon, suited for mountain timber, iron ore, and granite regions. The motor and chassis meet U.S. army truck standards. price listed at 87,000.
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Graettinger
Peterson & Sons Implement Co
U. S
Summer Day in Graettinger Reflects Decembers Warmth
A fragmented local note recalls a warm Graettinger day on December 6 with bright sun and many residents dressed in shirt sleeves. The writer riffs on Mrs. Gammon of California and how she might have enjoyed the weather.
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California
Graettinger
Mrs. Gammon
Auction Sale Of Town Property This Saturday
John N. Hansen administrator of Line Hansen estate will conduct an auction in Graettinger on Saturday December 9 at two o clock. Two business places and two residences, one east of the Hawkeye and one east of the Luatson cafe, will be sold along with a residence in the southwest part of town and a share of stock in Graettinger Opera House Co. Auctioneers are Grodland & Reeves. Graettinger State Bank is clerk. Full details appear in this week's Times.
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John N. Hansen
Line Hansen
Graettinger
Hawkeye
Luatson Cafe
John Hansen
Graettinger Opera House Co
Grodland & Reeves
Graettinger State Bank
Golden Boy at Sunday Monday Showtime
Sunday and Monday screenings feature William Holden Barbara Stanwyck and Adolphe Menjou in Golden Boy. The program promises classic chemistry and stagey drama across two days with strong performances and period flair.
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Golden
William Holden
Barbara Stanwyck
Adolphe Jenjou
State Champs And G H S Boys Winners Tuesday
West Ben's state champion girls beat G B S girls 45 to 27 at the local gym. Graettinger boys toppled West Bend 29 to 26 in a rough test as Luchsinger and Gearhart starred for the locals.An exhibition quarter featured Dex Moines A L B girls against Graettinger second boys, drawing Graettinger fans to see Gearhart and other stars in action.
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West Ben
Nile Kinnick
Graclinger
West Bend
Luchsinger
Gructtinger
Graettinger
Dex Moines
Gruettinger
Jerry” Gearhart
Miss Gearhart
Future Business Leaders from Estherville Visited
The Times publisher praised two Estherville youths, Jim Maine and Ralph Tiller, predicting they will be Iowa business leaders in 15 to 20 years. He notes Maine’s experience publishing the Estherville Star and mentions their new publishing partnership. The publisher wishes them success and will monitor their progress.
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Times
Olson House Going Up
Fall weather aids Gilbaugh and Clemmengen as they finish exterior work on the Wm Olson residence. Rough lumber enclosure, completed shingling, and chimney built. Mill work to arrive soon. soon the outside will be complete and interior work can proceed regardless of rain.
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Dlson
Gilbaugh
Teachers Meeting at Emmetsburg December 9
A teachers meeting is scheduled in Emmetsburg Saturday December 9 with a 9 16 a m business session and 8 20 a m Junior Red Cross membership. At 9 30 a presentation of the Iowa plan for directed work in teaching by Paul B Norvis state supervisor of rural schools. A luncheon and Christmas party follow at the hotel Miss Alice West publicity chairman.
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Emmetsburg
Red Cross
Iowa
Paul B. ‘Norvis
Bcoala
More
Alice West
Fire Equipment Fund Publicity Postponed Until January
Publicity for the fire equipment fund will be dropped until after the holidays and the names of donors will not be published again before January. There is much activity in various lines at the present time.
Change in Mass Hours at Catholic Church
Beginning Sunday December 10 mass will be celebrated at ten oclock instead of nine oclock. Masses on Friday December 8 will be celebrated at night and nine oclock.
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Degersbar
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Legion Post
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Sam Sanding
John Nuison
Auxiliary
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Embroidery Club
D. C. Barringer
Lammers
Henry Lammers
Poland
Barringer
D. C
Hawkeye Theater
Graetfinger
Gary Cooper
Roy Milland
Robert Preston
Pod
Anterene Gore
Edgar Kennedy
Sherlock Holmes
Bagll-Rathbone
Ida Lupinos
G.H.S
A. LB
Teachers’ Meeting
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