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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1941

Page

5

Funeral Services Held Last Week For Mrs. Johnson

Mrs. Ole Johnson of High Lake died after a long illness and was interred at High Lake Cemetery following services at Wallingford Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. N. G. Hinderaker and Rev. T. Hanson. Born in Bondhus Norway she immigrated to America in 1901 and lived on a High Lake farm with her husband, who died in 1936. She faced years of illness with patience, expressed hope of heaven, and left a daughter, Selma Olson, a grandson Leonard Olson, three stepchildren, and eight grandchildren among relatives in Norway and the United States. Her age at death was 74 years 9 months 2 days.

Ole Johnson Wallingford Samson Svaleson Kristi Johanneson Bondhus Norway Enes America John Bondhus Spirit Lake A. H. Gijevre Grachtinger High Lake Johnson Novi Jesus Amey Satay Selma LeRoy Olson Leonard Olson Johnnie Johnson Charlie Strom Estherville Thomas Johnson Ayrshire Andrew Graettinger

Ann McManus In Concert On WGN Radio

Ann McManus daughter of Dr and Mrs J P McManus Mundelein college glee club member performed on air last Friday from five to six over a city hook up from station WGN The program featured club songs and a trio with Ann singing the solo This news notes her Chicago based activities and family ties. John Swift Quaker Oats manager reports a new local elevator is being filled with grain Construction began November 1941 and by December 22 grain filling started at Gratinger elevator

Ann. McManus Mra. J. P. McManus Graettinger Mundelein Collera Glee Club WGN Ann Mundelsen College Chicago John Swift Quaker, Onta Co Insformacour Quaker Oats Co

Mina Ann Spies Undergoes Emergency Operation

Mina Ann Spies daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Spies of Emmnburg underwent an emergency operation for removal of her appendix at the Enone Hospital in Ams many. Graettinger hopes for her speedy complete recovery.

Mina Ann Spies Charles Spies Emmnburg Enone Hospital Graettinger

Many Students Home For The Holidays

Local college students home for Christmas include Ted McCarty of Creighton Law College in Omaha Nebraska Bob Jensen and Wayne Cappen from Grinnell College Grinnell Iowa Ann McManus from Mundelein College Chicago Illinois on Grady Louise Grady from St. Josephs Mercy Hospital Sioux City Doris Henningsen from State Teachers College Cedar Falls Florence Jackson from Buena Vista Storm Lake and Dick Spies from Estherville J C Estherville.

Ted McCarty Creighton Law College Omaha Nebraska Bob Jensen Wayne Cappen Grinnell College Grinnell Iowa Ann McManus Mundelein College Chicago Illinois On Grady Trinity College Sioux Louise Grady St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Sioux City Doris Henningsen State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Florence Jackson Buena Vista Storm Lake Dick Spies Estherville J. C

New Rules for Air Corps Applicants Issued

New regulations cut wait times for Aviation Cadet and Navigation Bombardier applicants. Board president can approve or enlist at once upon examination. special cases allow short furlough after enlistment. Requirements: unmarried American citizens 20 to 26 with college credits or high school graduates who can pass required tests. Applicants should contact nearest U S Army Recruiting Office for forms and itinerary details with dates in Mason City and Davenport.

Aviation Cadet Examining Board U. S. Army Recruiting Mason City Iowa P. C Davenport W. C. Hoffmann

Christmas Party For Graettinger Woman's Club Enlivened Evening

The Graettinger Woman's Club held a Christmas party Monday evening at Mrs. CG. B. Norris home with husbands and guests. A Christmas program was presented and refreshments served, honoring Mrs. Emmet Jackman.

Graettinger ‘Woman's Club CG. B Norris

Henningsen and Simonson Wed in Jackson Minnesota

Mr and Mrs Chas Henningsen announce the marriage of their daughter Alice Irene to Lloyd W Simonson son of Mr and Mrs John Simonson Ruthven. The ceremony was at the Lutheran parsonage Jackson Minnesota October 18 at 7 00 pm by Rev Manner. The bride wore a tan dress with brown accessories. The groom served in the army and is stationed at Camp Beauregard Louisiana.

Chas Henningsen Alice Irene Lloyd W. Simonson John Simonson Ruthven Jackson Minnesota Rev Manner State Teachers’ College Lake Center Sam Camp Beauregard Louisiana the Times Mrs. Simonson

War News From Bath Brings Visits Over Holidays

Washington resident Mrs Helen Sullivan and her brother Edward arrive from California to spend the holidays in Graettinger. They share war reports on coast blackouts and activities while Stamford veterans note relief drives supporting the Red Cross. Robert Culver named Graettinger Red Cross chair. Stanley Bartleman, formerly of St James Minnesota, now works in a San Diego bomber factory installing radio gear.

Bath Helen Sullivan Washington, D. C J. J. Sullivan Edward California Graettinger Helen Ros Velt Funda Red Cross Thig County Laura Schroeder George Frick Graattinger Walnut Robert F. Culver Ieman Red Cross San Diego Stenley Bartleman Oy. Bartleman St. James Minnesota Stanley Stan

Home from Missouri guards camp water supply

Bob O'Brien arrived home from Missouri where he has been employed for two months as a guard at a new army camp guarding the water supply at night. He will spend the holidays with his parents south of Graettinger. Graettinger Schools closed Friday for a two week vacation over the holidays. school resumes Monday January 6. The Times wishes readers a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Missouri Bob O’brien Bob Jim ‘O’brien Graettinger Lafficulty Thalis

Funeral notices for local residents and accident report

Attended funeral Mrs Gertle Iverson and Arthur Porgy Loufia. Oddson attended the funeral of Andrew Simonson of Rolfe Tuesday. Mr Thompson died, unclear details. Accident reference quotes a £9 car incident. Earl Johnson area residents noted.

Gertle Iverson Arthur Porgy Loufia Oddson Andrew Simonson Rolfe Thompson Bonneab Earl Johnson Vic

Ill formed clipping from times I LL basketball note

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bulligan and a cast list with unclear basketball context, leaving it unreadable for a proper headline or summary.

Production Credit Association To Meet January 6

More than 200 farmers and stock men from Emmet, Kossuth, Dickinson, Clay and Palo Alto counties will attend the Emmetaburg Production Credit Association annual meeting January 6 at the Kermore Hotel in Emmetaburg. President John Houck says a forenoon business session, a dinner, and an afternoon program await, with focus on farm defense topics. Directors to be elected for three-year terms include C. H. Arthur and O. E. Morton. reports will cover 1941 activities, and Townsend notes loans exceeding $700,000 in the past year to support livestock and farming, including boosting food production.

Emmet Kossuth Dickinson Clay Palo Alto Emmetaburg Production Credit Association Kermore Emmetaburg Credit Co-Op John Houck Clay County Heuck Co-Op C. H. Arthur Spirit Lake O. E U. S. Department of Agriculture

Home for Holidays Soldiers Return to Nebraska Amid Visits

Pvt Lloyd W Simonson from Camp Beauregard Louisiana arrived home recently to Snead and visit with Graettinger relatives and friends. Pvt Raymond Iverson, stationed at Camp Claiborne, returned home Sunday for a fourteen day furlough to visit his mother Mrs Gertie Iverson. Willis is in an army camp in Oklahoma.

Lloyd W. Simonson Beauregard Louisiana Snead Willis Oklahoma Raymond Iverson Gertie Iverson Raysmond Camp Claiborne

No Paper Next Week By Times Paper Vacation

The Times announces a holiday break with no issue next week. The next edition will be published January 8, 1042.

Times Force Times The

Annual Meeting Notice for Farmers Creamery Company

The Farmers Creamery Company share holders of Graettinger hold their annual meeting on Wednesday January 7 1942 at 1 PM to elect officers for the coming year and handle other business. A free lunch will be served and all patrons and shareholders are invited. F W Christensen secretary.

Farmers Creamery Company Graettinger Creamery F. W. Christensen

Notice of Annual Meeting for Parmers and Island Creamery

Notice announces two annual meetings. Jorgen Andersen calls a meeting at Hawkeye Theatre on Saturday January 3 at 1 90 p m to elect officers for the year and handle other business. Island Creamery holders will meet at the Creamery boardroom on an earlier date to elect officers and address related matters.

Parmers Eit B Compants Graettingdr Bea Hawkeye ‘Theatre Ener Ing

Graettinger Market Report December 24 1941 Summary

Market report from Graettinger dated December 24 1941 notes weights and prices for poultry and eggs. Terms like heavy hens and leghorn hens appear with figures. the text is fragmented but centers on live poultry grading and rough price indications.

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Christmas Mass Times at Catholic Church Graettinger

The Catholic Church in Graettinger offers Christmas Day masses at 6:30 and 9:00. The 6:30 mass is the high mass followed by benediction. Confessional hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 2–5 pm and 7–9 pm. L. L. Paulsen returns from illness and is back on deck.

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Community Sing Program Held Last Wednesday in Graettinger

The Grasttinger Woman's Club hosted Graettinger's first Community Sing at Legion Hall last Wednesday. Local churches provided numbers. Adelaide Maurstad Mrs. McClain and Adolph Spice sang solos. the high school girls' trio performed. reading by Misa Gudril Nang. Howard Girsch directed. Mrs. McClain accompanied. Attendees sang God Bless America as the program opened. The organizers thank the community for support and hope for a yearly event.

Grasttinger Woman’s Club Legion Hall Graettinger Adelaide Maurstad McClain Adolph Spice Misa Gudril Nang Woman’s Club Howard Girsch America

McCarty Honored by Creighton Law Honor Society

Edward Ted McCarty, son of Mrs ED E McCarty Jaettinge ss, has been chosen as a member of Creighton law school's honorary society Servientes Ad Legem. The Times joins Graettinger friends in congratulating him as a second year law student. Officers named include Roger Andrews president Albert Hansen vice president Martin Yrarria secretary treasurer. New members are William Culkin Robert Dippel James Hamilton John Linstrom Edward McCarty Warren Schrompp. The order aims to foster writing research scholarship and student law projects.

McCarty Edward Ted" McCarty ED. E. McCarty Jaettinge Ss Craighton School of Law Servientes Ad Legem Ted Creighton Times Graettinger William Culkin Robert Dippel James Hamilton John Linstrom Edward McCarty Warren Schrompp

Birth Announcement for Timlin Infant in Sioux City

A infant son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Timlin of Sioux City was born on Thursday November 27. The Timlin family expresses joy and thanks as the local community notes the new arrival amid best wishes and celebrations.

Eugene Timlin Sioux City Timlin John Mineont Ely

Left for Washington for civil service commission guard job

The Times congratulates Flem ing on his appointment as a special guard in Washington D C after securing an appointment with the civil service commission. He sails Monday for the capital city to begin his new posting.

Washington, D. C Aghingta ,Oy Civil Service Commission Hig the. Times Flem

Hospitalist Mr Kook Laid Up with Leg Infection

Local report notes Mr Kook is hospitalized with an infection in his leg. The situation is described as ongoing and serious, with doctors monitoring his recovery. No additional names or affiliations are provided in the readable text.

Busingsa Mr. Kook

Graettinger and Milford to Play Here January 2

Mil ford boys meet Graettinger boys on the home court Friday January 2 with both teams holding several wins. The gym floor is being refinished and practice will continue leading up to the game. Graettinger girls lost 63 to 21 to Gillette Grove last Friday despite strong defense and tall forwards.

Milford Boys Graettinger Boys Baing Schaidt Milford Grasttinger Gillette Grove Moat Graettinger

Church notices and holiday worship schedule

Immaculate Conception Church lists Masses 8:00 and 10:00 a m Sundays and 7:30 a m weekdays with confessions on first and third Saturdays. Hurley is pastor. Epworth League at 8 p m. First Lutheran Church holds 9:15 a m divine worship, 10:15 a m Sunday School and classes. Christmas and New Year notices from pastors Rev. M C Thompson and Rev. Wm Bohi. St Pauls Lutheran plans Christmas program at South Walnut. morning worship and Sunday School times noted. Dorcas Mission Society party and New Year events announced. no confirmation Dec 27. new schedule Jan 8 at 1:30 p m.

Immaculate Conception Epworth League Wm. Bohi First Lutheran Church M. C. Thompson St. Pauls Dorcas Mission Society Taabhinger Rene South Watt Taney Graattinger Gracttinger South Walnut South ‘Walnut Verner N Carleen Page _ tor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Air Corps Emmet Jackman George Teorey Alu Mdi Gress Guns Wi Wits Alice Henningsen L. Simonson ALL the Times Santa Claus Bulligan Production Credit Association Emmetsburg Jorgen Andersen Sharewaldere Island Anderson L. L. Paulsen Mr. Paulsan the Legion Hall Taittes Roaram Sport Mitten Timass School of Law
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