Income tax help urged by Collector Birmingham
The Graettinger Times reports E H Birmingham, Collector of Internal Revenue, warns the public that due to high demand for tax return assistance, people should bring key figures: total wages in 1943, total 1942 income tax withheld, 1942 tax and 1842 tax paid, any estimated tax payments, other taxable income, social security number, and the mailed tax form. Office hours are 8 AM to 6 PM daily, services are free, and deputies will not charge.
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E. H. Birmingham
Internal Revenue
Fuel Oil Ration Reminders and Thermostat Watch
The notice warns fuel oil rations stay at 10 gallons per unit for period 4 starting February with period coupons set at 10 gallons per unit. Period 2 coupons become invalid February 7 and remain valid through March 13 in the Midwest. It urges careful thermostat use and explains humidity affects perceived warmth as oil is a scarce war resource.
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Midwest
Middle West
Tokens for Purchases to Reform War Ration System
The wartime ration token plan shifts to 10 point stamps with tokens issued as change and stamps gaining a 12 week validity. Tokens become indefinite, usable in future buys, and monthly blue stamp points total 50 while red stamps add 30 points every two weeks. Brown and green stamp values stay the same, with a transition period allowing old brown stamps Y and Z and green stamps K, L, M to remain valid through March 24. Local finances list February 7 town council payments and related charges across city services and vendors.
Palo Alto Dairy Herd Improvement High in State
In December the Palo Alto county Dairy Herd Improvement Association reported the highest butterfat average among 47 associations, with 290 cows tested and 85 contributing. The average butterfat was 27.35 pounds per cow, ahead of Sioux County and Wapsie Valley, tied for second at 27.18 pounds.
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Palo Alto
Palo Alto County
Corder
Sioux County
Wapsie Valley Association
Letter From Lillard Describes San Francisco Bay Area Life
Canal P C resident B F Lillard writes from Richmond California to request a paper address change. He reports yard duty with $1.15 hourly wage and a cramped 5x10 room costing 21.50 monthly including light and heat. He notes damp chilly weather, California sunshine not meeting expectations, and Iowa friends longing for home.
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B. F. Lillard
Canal P. C
D-3
Richmond
California
The
Times
John
Yard 4
Iowa
Good Ola
Snow Seen Near Graettinger and Montana Train Route
A resident reports little snow in Graettinger since November 8 except traces, while Jack Jackson a local businessman who visited Montana says he saw heavy snow there. His train ride through the snow belt on both trips suggests broad snowfall from Montana toward Graettinger.
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Graettinger
Jack Jackson
Montana
Jensen Couple Mark Golden Anniversary in February
Mr and Mrs C P Jensen of Graettinger will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday February 20 at St Paul Lutheran Church. The celebration will honor the couple with family and friends attending the open house.
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C. P. Jensen
Graettinger
St. Paul Lutheran
Local Church Notices and Schedules for Sunday Services
A compilation of church notices listing mass times and services for Immaculate Conception First Lutheran Our Saviour’s Lost Island St Paul’s South Walnut Lutheran and The Methodist churches. Details include Sunday School times Confirmation classes and upcoming meetings and events for February and February 20th, with pastors named.
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First Lutheran Church
Julius F. Master
Women's Missionary Society
Joe Gabrielson
Gudrid Nase
Our Saviour
Lost Island
Olaf Rierson
Jensen Anniversary Observed After 1894 Marriage
Mr and Mrs Jensen, married February 24 1894, will celebrate their anniversary with an open house from two to five Sunday in the dining room. Lunch will be served and all are welcome. The Times will carry an announcement but may note the date.
Printer Warning Amid Snowfall Blows Through Evening
A gusty nor’easter brings light snow today with strong winds. Forecasters warn higher snowfall possible as temperatures dip. This delivers the first significant fall since the November 7-8 storm, prompting readers to prepare for slick roads and reduced visibility tonight.
Social Items From Lost Island Recap of Local Socials
Social items note a Home Mission meeting at Mrs Holte on February 25 inviting all, a Catholic Missionary society gathering at Mrs J P Wagner with ample needlework, a Silver Tea for library funds at Red Cross rooms on February 19, and a miscellaneous shower for bride Marjorie Lockwood at A H Besaw Gractinger home. The WSCS meets February 17 at the Methodist church with listed leaders and activities, plus a Washington’s birthday supper February 22. Mrs A H Cameron hosts a tea for newlyweds E S Stafford and Marian Cameron who arrived from Washington D C earlier in the week. guests enjoyed the event.
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Holte
Home Mission Society of
Lost Island
Red Cross
Library
A. H. Besaw
Marjorie Lockwood
WSCS
The
Methodist Church
Jess Fleming
Phillip Johnson
Luchsinger
Howard
McWilliams
Brobst
McDonald
Potter
A. H. Cameron
E. S. Stafford
U. S. Coast Guard
Marian Cameron
Washington, D. C
Local residents share visits and health notes
Osgood News Guy R Spielman of Sioux City tended farming interests here Tuesday. H K Lowry of Spencer small business caller Tuesday. Enger and Graveland families visited the Lloyd Enger home Wednesday. Moffitt family from Estherville visited Clarence Moffitt Sunday. Hankey, formerly in Emmetsburg hospital, returned home Saturday. Maurice Smith family from Des Moines visited M D Smith home Saturday. Ruth Hankey visited Estherville Tuesday. Larry Herke is improving after flu. Mrs Frank Smith is in hospital at Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Theesfield of Estherville called on Clarence Moffitt Sunday. Mrs M A Stiles and daughter Helen were Sunday dinner guests at M H Chukker home in Grover. Leona Kinnetz of Algona visited Stiles Sunday evening. Helen Stiles visited friends in West Bend Thursday and weekend with her parents, returning to Algona Sunday night.
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Guy R. Spielman
Sioux City
H. K. Lowry
Spencer
Hans Enger
Milifred Enger
Lawrence Graveland
Lloyd Enger
Marvin Moffitt
Estherville
Clarence Moffitt
Sa Hankey
Emmetsburg
Maurice Smith
Des Moines
M. D. Smith
Ruth Hankey
Larry Herke
Frank Smith
Prairie du’ Chien
Wisconsin
Theesfield
M. A. Stiles
Helen
M. H. Chukker
Grover
Leona Kinnetz
Algona
Stiles
Helen Stiles
West Bend
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