White Christmas On Ice After December Storm
Graettinger residents described a stunning winter scene as ice and snow coated roofs and trees. A rare December storm brought rain turning to ice and then light snow by 9:30 p m, making highways treacherous for hours. George Nielsen and Roy Wikert faced a near disaster with a slipping hog truck near Garner, while multiple vehicles skidded off roads. By early evening, conditions improved as the rain turned to snow.
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Graettinger
Mercury
Wheeling
Gracttinger Telephone Co
George Nielsen
Roy Wikert
Mason City
Garner
Wikert
George Nielson
Nielsen Track
O. K
Nielsen and Wikert
Paul Paulson Pioneer of Walhngford Dies at 71
Paul Paulson 71 of Emmet, a lifelong farmer near Wallingford, died Sunday at his daughter Mrs Arthur Skattebo’s home after months of illness. Born in High Lake township, he married Bertha Petersen in March 1900 and spent his life in farming. He leaves daughter Mrs Arthur Skattebo and son Chester Paulson. A sister Mrs A J Anderson resides between High Lake and Mud Lake. Funeral held December 23.
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Paul Paulson
Emmet
Paw Paulson
Arthur Skattebo
Mr. Paulson
High Lake Township
Bertha Petersen
Wallingford
Chester Paulson
A. J. Anderson
High Lake
Mud Lake
the Times
YOUR 1942 BONDS: BUY WITHIN A WEEK
December 24 notice urges readers to purchase their 1942 war bonds before year end. It encourages timely action to support the war effort and avoid regret as the year closes.
Memorial Mass For Sgt R J Kliegl At Catholic Church
A memorial high mass was celebrated at the Catholic church for Sgt Robert James Kliegl who was killed in Africa on November 8. The Rev Father D K Hurley officiated before a crowded church. Legion members attended to honor a World War II fallen comrade. The sermon praised patriotism and Christian duty as foundations of American virtue. Adolph Spies led the closing song with the choir singing America.
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Set
Robert
James Kliegl
Africa
Father D. K. Hurley
Legion
Father Hurley
Sgt. Klieg
Christ
Adolph Spies
America
McCarty and Associate Take Jobs on West Coast Ship Yard
Eugene McCarty and a Mr. Helgeson recently left for the west coast to take work in a ship yard. Gene reports earning $1.08 per hour with a planned soon raise. Mrs. McCarty intends to join him in San Francisco in the near future.
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Eugene McCarty
Helgeson
West Coast
Gene
Hebson
McCarty
San Francisco
Slants From Capitol Hill Air Raid Report Featured
A reader recounts December 1 air raid alert practice with lights out and sirens, describing the eerie darkness, wardens directing traffic, and a cold rain. She visits the Fleming family, praises Pvt Fleming, and notes two sons excelling in printing class at Eastern High.
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A. P. Thompson
Helen
We Ton
Secral
Christmas Day Services In Local Churches
Christmas day services are listed for local churches. Catholic church holds masses at 7 00 and 9 00 am with confessions Thursday forenoon afternoon and evening. Lutheran church observes 11 00 am with Sunday School program at 8 00 pm on Sunday December 27. Lost Island church conducts 11 00 pm service on Christmas eve and 8 00 pm Christmas night. St Pauls church offers 11 00 am service in Graetlinger and 11 00 am in South Waimu. Methodist church holds Christmas services at 11 00 am.
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Nhureday
Lost Island
St. Paul’s
Graetlinger
South Waimui
The
Methodist Church
Lippold and Skow Change Business Locations
Dulins Skow and Pred Lippold in insurance and real estate have changed offices. Lippold now operates his real estate office from his home while Skow runs an insurance office in the A. it. Speck garage buildings. Previously they shared the McCarty building on East Main street.
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Dulins
Christmas Greetings From The Times Readers
The Times sends Merry Christmas wishes to readers and friends and hopes Santa Claus brings joy to all. The column mentions Mrs. Fleming as a new cashier in a Washington department store, Mr. Fleming as a guard, and local neighbors the C. F. Flemings. It notes a Cuban president's arrival escorted by Roosevelt with Curt and Vernon Fleming in attendance, and recalls the Redskins beating the Chicago Bears 14 to 6 for a professional championship. The writer contrasts Iowa winter with Washington's wind and cold and ends with holiday greetings to armed services personnel.
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the Times
Santa Claus
Ington
C. F. Fleming
Graettinger Fleminga
Floyd
C. F
Graettinger
Cuba
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Curt
Vernon Fleming
U. S
Mississippi
Washington, D.C
Redskins
Chicago Bears
Armed Services
Tires Inspected On Dates Assigned In Iowa Plan
A staged tire inspection schedule for Iowa passenger cars was announced by Robert B Adams state director of the Office of Price Administration. Noncompliance risks loss of pay cash ration and potential tire purchase denial. The plan paces inspections by last name groups from A to Z with dates in January and February 1940, commercial vehicles unaffected. Demounted tire inspections priced per tire with 60 day intervals for basic A or D books and two month intervals for BY CC or Supplement D books. list of approved inspectors included.
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Iowa
Robert B. Adams
Oftce
Price Administration
Adams
OPA
Jioca
Charles Thoreson
Heidecker
Ralph Masters
Rasmussen Standard Service
Colored Lights Give Real Feeling Of Christmas Across Gradlinger
The colored lights along Robbins avenue added to the Christmas season in Gradlinger. The piece notes Christmas is for children, but the spirit and realization of Christ’s message belong to adults as well. Even in wartime, denying children happiness of this festive treat would be a shame.
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Robbins Avenue
Gradlinger
Mrs John McDonald suffers serious hip fracture
Mrs John McDonald mother of Mrs Frank Elsenbast fell recently and broke her hip. The break was very severe and she was taken to a Sioux City hospital. Local friends were very distressed by her misfortune and hope for her early and complete recovery.
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John McDonald
Frank Elsenbast
Sioux City
McDonald
NO TIMES NEXT WEEK AT Grachtinger Times
The Times will not publish next week during Christmas and New Year. This has been the pattern for some time. The next issue will be January 7.
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Times’ Force
Grachtinger ‘Times
Splendid Christmas Program at Local High School
A free Christmas program was held Sunday afternoon in the high school auditorium under the direction of Miss Kelley and Miss Smith, instrumental and vocal instructors. The event showcased a concise, well received program by students.
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Kelley
Miss Smith
Home From California Return for Carl Splea Family
Mr and Mrs Carl Splea returned from California the first of the week They spent a few weeks with their son Kurt and wife
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California
Carl Splea
Kurt
Squash Grown by Bloomfield Nearby Noted for Size
A squash grown by Mrs. Alvin Christy of Bloomfield drew attention for its size and condition. Measurements noted include a neck area with about 4 24 inches and a body circumference of 88, with the specimen described as having 45 wounds or marks.
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Alvin Christy
Bloomfield
Tragic Train Collision Kills Two Men Near Graettinger
Wm Ellis 47 Graettinger and John Heidecker 27 Wallingford died Monday evening when their lumber truck was struck by southbound passenger train at Jensen crossing, two and one half miles north of Graettinger. Weather iced roads and sleet contributed. Ellis died instantly, Heidecker died later. Father Julius Heidecker and families affected. community offers sympathy. The Times notes no further details for this issue.
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Wo. Ellis
Graettinger
John WH. Heidecker
Wallingford
Jensen
Graetlinger
Mr. Ellis
Mr. Heidecker
Grachtinger
Emmet County
Estherville
Heidecker
Romaine Heidecker Wallingford
Alfred II
Texas
Julius Heidecker
Washington State
Graettinger High School
Barbara Holt Place
Granttinger
Ben I. Reaves
H. A. Hlgenbast
Delivery Hours at Grachtinger Grocery Stores
Delivery hours for Grachtinger Grocery stores are listed as Wednesday afternoon and Saturday forenoons.
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Grachtinger
Free Show and Treat at the Hawkeye December 24
Today a free show and a treat for youngsters will be held at the Hawkeye featuring an entertaining act. Santa Claus will distribute treats to each boy and girl after the show. Graettinger merchants arranged with Santa for this annual event.
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the Hawkeye
Santa Claus
Graettinger
Jertsons Move to Minneapolis For Football Season
Mr and Mrs John O Jertson relocate from Des Moines to Minneapolis. Mrs Jertson is a state insurance agent and will work from Mill City. The note suggests a bright future in a favorable area for upcoming football games.
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Minneapolis
John O. Jertson
Deas Moines
Ma. Jertson
Jertsens
Alupe O. K
Air Raid Signal Warning Signals Explained
A notice explains that during an actual air raid or surprise blackout the fire siren will sound with church and school bells. If the siren alone is heard it is a fire warning. if the siren and bells are heard together it signals an air raid warning.
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Grachtinger
Hansen Auction Surpasses Expectations Despite Storms
Mrs James Hansen conducted an auction Monday despite rain sleet and ice. The sale total reached 8200 dollars far above her expectations with Grold land Reeves as auctioneers and Graettinger State Bank serving as clerk.
Graewinger High Teams Lose Doubleheader to Lake Center
The Graewinger mgn school teams fell to Lake Center in a doubleheader last evening. The girls were defeated 41 to 18 and the boys 27 to 18. The boys' contest was close throughout. Lake Center fields two strong teams this season.
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Graewinger Mgn
Lake Center
Notice to Fanabod Coffee Trade in Local Market
Retailers and wholesalers of Fanabod coffee must halt wholesale activity at the local market served by Nushees Moo. The notice specifies no further actions and lacks complete details.
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Almit
Lal
Dee
Fom
Ate
Nushees Moo
Community snapshot from Times December 25 1941
A Times page recalls holiday happenings and people at home and abroad. Names include L L Paulsen illness recovery, newlywed Lloyd Simonsen and Alice Henningwen wed Oct 18, and veterans home from army camps for holidays. Family travel and community events stretch from Des Moines to Chicago with others in farm and college circles.
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L. L. Paulsen
Liloyd Simonsen
Alice Henningwen
Edward Sullivan
Helen
Ved McCarty
Kataryn
Stanley Wartleman
San Diego
Bob O'Brien
Missouri
McManus
WGN
Ann Bplay
Charles Spies
Ole Johnson
High Lake
Lloyd Simonsen
Willis Noble
Raymond Iverson
Geraline Leviy
Albert Lea
Wilma Wiker
Schleswig
Ruby Luchsinger
Pittsburg
Nes Dorothy Dulin
Des Moines
Harry Fink
Mt. Des Moines
Clara Waller
Weaver Dam
Wisconsin
Quinten Jensen
Familrs
FL. Lambe
Margaret
Chicago
Sam TerVeen
Daugster
Lake City
Farmers Income Tax Records Sold For One Dollar
The Times reports Monday a shipment of Farmers Income Tax Records priced at one dollar tax included. The books provide a complete income and expense record with keyed headings and numbered forms. Aimed at simplifying filing, the package may pose difficulty for users due to its complex structure.
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Times
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Sgt
R. J. Kliegl
Capitol Hill
Misa Helen Restenlehner
Pvt
Francia Fleming
Francis
Camp Lee
Virginia
Pvt. Fleming
Jie
Boye
Eastern High
Mary Margaret
Sluga
St Anderson's
Smoary Sea
Darrell
Jasta
Wm. Ellis
John Heidecker
R. I. Train
Jensen Corner
ROYAL
A. T. Anderson
Royal Lumber Co
A. R. Maurstad
Anderson Ant
John Westercard
Palo Alto
Kinmereburg
Aml
George Frick
Gradtinver
Cotingham
Ayrshire
T. J. Conway
Mallard
Gorge Jacobs
West Beni
James Rushand
Curlew
North Dakota
Merle Kidder
Towner
Stata Board of Higher Education of
Kidder
Cooly
Martin Myhre
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