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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1945
Page
5
Letters from readers nationwide praise the Graettinger Times and renew subscriptions. Donors from Iowa, Arizona, California, and Indiana express support, mention family ties, and note wartime service and travels while sending payments for multiple years.
Rates for Yolo Allo and Banmet counties set at 2.00 per year with outside regions at 2.50. Service subscriptions drop to 2.00 and the note says up to February 10 subscriptions outside Palo Alto and Emmet counties accepted at 2.00, and service subscriptions at 1.00. The change marks a uniform but distant-world mailing wrapper requirement.
BE. JORSTAD VERY ILL We understand that 0. EB. Jorstad, of Wallingford, is quite ill in an Omaha hospital. He was en route to a milder climate when it was necessary for him to enter the Omaha hospital. His health has been poor since an auto accident in Wisconsin over a year ago. He is a prominent business man of northwest Iowa. The Times regrets his condition and hopes for early improvement and recovery.
Frank and Francis Weir, residents of the Montgomery farm south of Graettinger, plan a full closing out sale Monday February 12. They move to Graettinger into the home bought from Art Holland. Sale items include 4 horses 45 head of cattle 25 hoy and machinery with many other items. Groeland and Reeves are auctioneers Craettinger State Bank clerk.
Vivian Sullivan reports the Graettinger picnic at Sycamore Park Los Angeles on Sunday January 28. She notes a large crowd and lists many attendees including Mrs L M Heuertz Helen and herself along with the Graettinger names and asks for a complete reunion roster for a future issue.
Since February first Graettinger observes the brown out to conserve fuel oil. Street lights remain while advertising signs and window lighting are taboo. The municipal light plant distributed literature to businesses explaining the new regulations.
Members of the DEK rural electric cooperative plan their annual meeting at the Grand Theatre Estherville February 13 starting 10 00 a m This business meeting will be followed by a program at 1 00 with Editor W Earl Hall Magon City as a speaker A free lunch will be served to members and families at the Christian and Lutheran churches Estherville
Des Moines Register and Tribune awarded Miss Jacqueline Connealy eighth place in a Meason contest on How to Use the Daily Newspaper in the Schools. Des Moines letter dated February 1 1946 congratulates her and mentions a 37th place entry with a check.
Two dances will be held at Watson Hall Grarttinger one Friday night of this week and one Monday night February 12. Excellent music for both dances.
The Don Strickland orchestra will provide music for a dance at St Marys gym Expmegsbugg on Monday February 12.Tickets available at the door with proceeds aiding local activities.
The American butter industry urges immediate government steps to relieve a growing crisis. A coast to coast committee backs higher base prices, larger butterfat payments, and extended irrigation orders to cover cream sales, aiming to raise output from a shortfall that last year fell about 10 percent below 1948.
St Mary's High School of Bm winsbury will bring three teams to Grachtinger for contests on Friday night February 9. The Junior High game starts 6 45 PM the seconds clash 7 30 PM and the first team game at 9 00 PM. A large crowd is expected as GHS squads seek past results from December meetings and a strong home turnout is anticipated. The GHS girls compete in the sectional at Graver as Cylinder and Emmetsburg have recent County tournament results. West Bend's win over Cylinder and Emmetsburg advances to the county title.
Lost Island township will hold a meeting at Center school on Wednesday evening February 14 at 8:15 to discuss proposed school district changes. Officials plan an extension of Ruthven district and possible expansion involving Lake Center and Lost Island as talks proceed. The community is urged to participate in the February 14 discussion marking an early step in Iowa school system reforms.
Caesar Rodney rode through the night from Delaware to Philadelphia to support Lee's resolution for independence at the Continental Congress. His timely arrival helped align Delaware with the colonies in backing the motion. Delaware’s spirit of service is echoed by War Bond purchases to fund liberty for future generations.
The 400 acre Montgomery Estate south of Grachtinger is sold to Wim and Charles Luhman from current occupants Mr and Mrs Frank Weir. Possession set for March first.
The March of Dimes fund in Graettinger totals 41.65, reported to the Times by Sam Watson, Hawkeye Theatre owner. The figure includes money collected in business places and at the theatre, a splendid showing for Graettinger.
Graetlinger Woman's Club invites the public to a tea event at the Red Cross rooms this Saturday afternoon and evening February 10. Tea will be served with coffee, sandwiches, and cookies. organizers emphasize ample coffee for local drinkers.
Des Moines men were acquitted on an attempted murder charge in district court at Emmetsburg after a trial this week. Howard Knight, an Emmetsburg farmer, had accused the two Des Moines restaurant owners of assault when they were ordered off his farm land. Attorney Wim J. Fisher of Emmetsburg defended the defendants.
Winter weather continues with sleet and slippery sidewalks and roads. A bit more snow is expected Sunday morning. So far snowfall this winter remains light, with cold but not severe conditions.
For weeks the territory reports an epidemic of colds and sore throats. Calls are deep seated and “barking” coughs are vociferous, suggesting a new flu or illness circulating locally.
Do you need farm machinery Frank Weir plans a closing out sale next Monday with limited remaining auction opportunities this season.
Palo Alto County observes bank holidays on Monday February 12 and Thursday February 22. The Great Tingle state bank will be closed all day next Monday and the post office will likely follow regular holiday hours.
Lars Eidsness died Saturday in Washington D C after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Hines Funeral Home in Washington, with burial planned in Graetlinger in early summer. He was the eldest of two sons of Michael Bidgness, an old Graettinger resident. his brother Michael Jr. died two years ago. The Times offers sympathy to the family and sisters.
Washington notes welcome the new Iowa sixth district representative James J. Dolliver to the House. He is assigned to the Post Office and Immigration committees and vows to attend all roll calls. Dolliver, his wife Mrs Dolliver and secretary Miss Marguerite Mullen are stationed in the Old House Office Building. Iowa delegations veterans of World War I gather at events, while Gen Hershey confirms local boards will decide farm worker inductions and uphold the wartime effort.
Gerhardt Jensen will reopen his Graehinger barber shop, aiming to resume business a week from Saturday. He began barbering in Graettinger six years ago, closed last April to join the navy, and now receives a discharge to return to his trade.
Basketball schedule lists girls sectional dates February 8 to 10 and February 16 for Ayrahire, February 20 for Cylinder, February 28 Rutaven here, and boys sectional March 1 to 3. Includes locations and sequence for upcoming tournament rounds.
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