Here And There On Freedom's Firing Line
War in the Pacific remains the maneuver stage with fighting around Manila Hong Kong and Malaya. The Times tentatively predicts Japan’s collapse in weeks, while the U S grows stronger. The letter notes Pearl Harbor amid global war talk and war-time sentiment across nations.
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Pacific
Manilla
Honrkong Ani
Malaya
Times
China
United States
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Chicago
Singapore
Dutch Indies
Hongkong
Atlantic
Hitler
Tes
Wm. _ Galleger
Emmetsburr
Arkansas
Joe Grady
Graettinger
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Germany
Rome
Italy
Japan
Togo
San Francisco
White House
Eoples
United, States
Timea
Tha . Nervices
Grasttinger
Accident Report From Los Angeles Injures Norman Petersen
A collision in Los Angeles left Norman Petersen with facial bruises and minor injuries to others. Authorities report the injuries are not severe and hope for a quick recovery for the local youths involved.
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L. A
Sied
Norman Petersen
Los Angeles
Norman
Gen
All Stores To Close All Day On Christmas
Gracttinger stores will be closed all day Christmas day. Better fill your Christmas needs the day before or the early evening of the day before. OUR WEATHER REPORT a week of delightful fall weather with light snow melting. no sustained winter weather yet. FURNITURE AUCTION the Se wald Furniture store sale today and today has cleared out the stock.
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Sewald
Yes Teday
Betty Swift and Warren Bishop wed in Minnesota
Miss Betty J. Swift and Warren 8 Bishop married November 10, 1941, in a ceremony led by Rev. Father Freisleben. The couple will reside in Mankato, Minnesota, while both attend commercial college. Betty is a Graettinger native, class of 1941, and Warren is from Lamberton, class of 1937.
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Betty Swift
Lamberton
Minnesota
Mankato
Bishop Swift
John Swift
Betty J. Swift
Warren
Bishop
A. H. Bishop
Freisleben
Graettinger
Mankato Teachers’ ‘College
Mankato Commercial Collage
Times
More Dairy Cattle Demand for 1942 War Supply
The article urges farmers to expand dairy cattle and land now to meet expected 1942 needs for butter cheese and powder milk concentrates for army camps and allied nations. It notes a 20 percent production increase goal and salutes local youths who joined the armed forces, while withholding full names.
Next Week's Times Printed Earlier for Christmas Mail
The paper will be issued early next week to reach mail by Christmas. Readers are asked to submit notices and news items in the office by Monday for publication in the following week.
Hampson Joins Belvidere Cannery Workforce
In Mlinol T. I. Hampson of Graettinger now works at the K. B. Canning factory in Belvidere. He has been employed there for five weeks. His son Edwin also works at Belvidere, employed for several months.
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Mlinol
T. I
Hampson
Graettinger
K. B
Belvidere
Timola
Edwin
Turkeys Sold by John Jensen After Blizzard Losses
John Jensen of west of Graettinger sold 1 200 turkeys to a Butterfield Minnesota firm. Jensen had good luck with his 1941 crop after a prior heavy loss in the November 11 blizzard.
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John’ Jensen
Graettinger
Muindsota
Jensen
Ride to California Invitation From Emmetsburg Man
A Glassapp, Ray of Emmetsburg invites any Graettinger young man who wishes to accompany him on a trip to California. He states the offer is open to interested companions and welcomes inquiries.
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California
Ray , Glassapp
Emmetsburg
Mber
Graettinger
Funeral Of Dave Fitzgerald Held Saturday
Dave Fitzgerald 71 died at home in Clare following a brief illness. His funeral was held Saturday morning at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Rev. Father Mefquire officiating. Burial was in St. James Cemetery. Survived by widow Anne Fogarty Fitzgerald and six children Eugene Emmett Howard Clifford Vincent and Charlotte. Also sister Mrs Hurley and brother D J Fitzgerald. Grandchildren Ellen Ann Eugene Maurine Patricia Jerome. Many friends attended. Fitzgerald spent most of life in Clare area.
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Dave Fitzgerald
Clare
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
Father Mefquire
Fitzgerald
St. James
B. H. Hood
Ba ‘Ord
J. P. Hanrahan
Matt Lahift
Ray Simpson
Jack Yetmar
Misa Anne Fogarty
Eugene
Emmett
Graettinger
Howard
Clifford
Vincent
Charlotte
Clare and
Vicinity
Hurley
Fort Doge
D. J. Fitzgerald
Chicago
Ellen
Ann
Eugene Fitzgerald
Maurine
Patricia
Jerome Fitzgeral
J. A. Kleigl
Jon J" Sullivan
Vivian
Graettingen
Fitegerald
Xinnope
Fort Dodge
Community Sing at Legion Hall Draws Large Crowd
Large turnout at the Community Sing held at the Legion hall last evening. The program was successful and organizers express gratitude for public support. A fuller report is hoped for in next week’s Times.
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Legion
Red Cross Drive A Aims to Raise in Palo Alto
Red Cross drive will soon be in progress to raise approximately $4,000 in Palo Alto as part of the $350,000,000 national drive. North Palo Alto will do its share.
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RED Cross
Palo Alto
Ladies' Aid Prices Set For Presidents’ Meeting
Graettinger Ladies' Aid decided to serve at 433 bi80 starting 6:30 for 25 cents. Prices listed for presidents of local Ladies' Aid societies include Mrs Earl Jones Mrs Thomas Thomsen Mrs Myron Fogold and Mrs Wm Hosgack.
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Graettina
Tor
Earl. Jones
Thomas Thomsen
Myron Fogold
Wm. Hosgack
Mrs Carlson Hospitalized in Bathurst Gibbs Ward
Mrs J A Carlson was taken to Coleman Hospital Bathurst on Saturday for medical treatment Local friends express hope for her early and complete recovery.
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Carlson
J. A. Carlson
Coleman Hospital
Batherville
Splendid Auctions Draw Big Crowds on Dairy Cattle Prices
Walter Sabin and Jena Ras mugger auction sales drew strong attendance with high prices, especially for dairy cattle, in a well attended event.
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Walter Sabin
Jena Rasmugger
Butter in Diet Warns Against Neglecting It
In a brief health reminder the column cautions that butter remains a key diet item. It notes cold and flu prevalence and urges attention to nutrition especially for small children in the family.
Three Graettinger students read essays on tuberculosis over KGLO
On Monday December 15 at 5 19 P M three Graettinger Public High School students spoke over KGLO Mason City into December 15 radio program They were Margaret Gilbaugh Marjorie Young and Verna Richardson Each presented essays urging public action to stamp out tuberculosis The papers titled Tuberculosia Find it Early Tuberculosis Treat It Promptly and The Christmas Seal Lighthouse of Progress emphasized early detection prompt treatment and public support for the tuberculosis fight All three students produced extensive English class work and delivered strong efforts
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Graettinger Public High School
KGLO
Mason City
Margaret Gilbaugh
Marjorie Young
Verna Richardson
Misa Gilbaugh
Suspension Of Mail To Germany And Italy Ordered
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker announces a suspension of all mail from the United States to Germany and Italy until further notice. No letters or parcels destined for or passing through German or Italian controlled posts will be dispatched. such mail will be held at exchange offices. Present and future mail addressed to Germany or Italy must be forwarded to the proper exchange office.
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Germany
Italy
United States
Europe
Gibraltar
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Union of Soviet Socialist
Library notes: final story hour in December series
The Library Board sponsors the last Story Hour of the series on a Saturday morning in December. Mrs Delbart Joan A Wi haye is in charge, with a thirteen year old boy being assisted by Mrs Hert Shaver at 10180.
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Library Board
Home from Army Word Fragments</T:
Unclear OCR text appears to report someone named Malcolm Jendan arriving home from the army with garbled details and stray phrases about a vacation and greetings.
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Malcolm
Mae
Jendan
Gina Vin Zie
Left For California 4 Meaint Aik Rieterstern fori iforn omning oe i Tinoste
A garbled note references a California departure and an April rent, with faint promises and a promised impression of a blackout. Market report lists corn, beans, and poultry prices with cryptic pricing fragments and trade mentions from the Graettinger Market Report.
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California
Fetereert
API
Graettinger
Gillette Grove Cage Teams To Play Here Friday
The Grachtinger high school boys and girls cage teams meet Gillette Grove on the local floor Friday at 7 30. The teams recently played Ruthven, and last Friday beat Dickens in a double header. Support the locals in their last game before the holidays.
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Grachtinger High School
Gillette Grove
Ruthven
Dickens
Christmas Program At Graettinger High School Friday
Graettinger public schools present a Christmas program in the auditorium starting 11 p.m. Friday December 19 featuring grade level performances, a choir, instrumental pieces, and a gift distribution.
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Graettinger
Mother Gooseland
Chris Phantacy
Kyrie Fleison
Miss Kennedy
Christmas Seal Drive Seeks Donations Before Christmas
Christmas Seal Committee urges Graettinger residents to turn in money or seals promptly as many packets mailed Nov 24 have been replied to. Funds will fund tuberculosiss prevention in 1942. Elected 1941 officers of the Catholic Ladies Aid Society named. Also notes local farming corn cobs sold to a Cedar Rapids breakfast food firm, a 94 year old ranch birthday, and various farm incidents and losses.
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Christmas Seal Committee
Graettinger
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Wm. Hosaack
Frank Hilsenbast
Raymond Tindall
H. A. Elrenbast
Aid Society
Free Santa Shows in Graettinger December 20 and 24
Santa Claus will be in Graettinger at the Hawkeye Theatre on Saturday December 20 and Wednesday December 24 for free children's shows. After each performance Santa will hand out free candy to boys and girls as they leave. Local businessmen sponsor the events as part of holiday season outreach to town and country residents.
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Santa Claus
Graettinger
the Hawkeye
Hawkeye Theatre
Groettinger
Hove
Alwave
Cract- Super
One Year Ago This Week News Batch
Recap of bygone items from The Times of Der. 19 1940 notes families moving to Runnells Iowa deaths in blizzards and obituaries. Mentions M A Lane death Madrid Cornish oats eggs prices and several local happenings including marriages births fires and accidents with names such as Mrs C J Carlson Mrs D H Weathergard John W Kiger and Roberta Foe.
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Times of der
C. J. Carlson
Runnells
Towa
North West
Iowa
Bester
Floyd Brobat
M. A. Lane
Madrid
John W. Kiger
Archie Evans
Roy Bartleman
J. C. Larsen
California
Theo. Olson
Olga Hansen
Fenton
Pat Phillips
Lou Phillips
Emmetsburg
Ed Bartels
Roberta Foe
Robert Bimonxen
Vacation Cancelled for Helen Sullivan in Washington
Helen Sullivan of Civil Services in Washington today reported her two weeks vacation was canceled due to work duties. The loss was softened by a substantial salary increase. she enjoys her job and often visits Gerda Kiucken and the Hidsness family. She recently met Oliver Nobie on the street.
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Helen Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Civil Services
Washington
Gerda Kiucken
Hidsness
Oliver Nobie
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Anderson
Fischer
Arthur
H. Anderson
Edith Ady Fischer
Dakota City
Nebraska
Lutheran Parsonage
Herman Joens
Leonard Martinsen
Lydia Joens
Army
Navy
Air Corps
Graettinger High School
Palo Alto County
Cedar Ranida Braakfant Food Company
John Nuehrir
Fifa
Guttean Bere
Shane
Wilma Schroeder
Petar Hahthangerner
Algona
Kossuth
Lona
Ani
Merwin Tanstt
Nape Northwood
Mildred Wight
Vincent Fields
Mapleton
Mildred
Oscar Bakke
Wdter
Marquatte
Mien Af
McGregor
Marquette
Stone Stenson
Eagle Grove
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