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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
5
A meeting on the artificial insemination program for Dato Alto county and vicinity will be held at the Legion hall Graettinger Monday February 28 at 8 00 pm Three individuals will explain the program and answer questions If you are interested in this program attending is urged
Secretary Morgenthau expresses deep gratitude to millions of Americans who supported the Fourth War Loan and urges continued War Bond buying as long as the war lasts. The message credits patriotic sponsors across newspapers magazines radio networks and various industries and recounts ongoing Allied campaigns in Italy Japan and the Pacific as proof of resolve.
Mrs. Hamilton reports to the Times that the local Red Cross chapter has 5400 dressings worth of material, enough to make that many dressings. Red Cross rooms welcome volunteers on Tuesday nights and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings. Local ladies understand the urgent need to complete this assignment promptly.
The annual school election in Grachtinger takes place Monday March 1 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Two directors will be elected for three year terms. Incumbents G. F. Shaver and Ambrose E. Mitchell are up for reelection. No treasurer position is on the ballot.
On February 24 1894 Mr and Mrs C P Jensen of Graettinger celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house at St Paul Lutheran Church Graettinger. Their family gathered including ten children and several grandchildren as well as friends who offered congratulations and best wishes.
The message urges continued support and bond buying on the home front even after the fourth War Loan drive ends. It stresses that past purchases are spent ammunition and that funds are needed for tomorrow to supply guns, planes, ships, and tanks as the war continues.
Iver Christensen, 72, died at his home southwest of Graettinger after a lingering illness. He and his brother Tie had farmed at the same location since 1891, with Albert and four sisters surviving. Funeral set for Monday at 2:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church.
Friday evening at the local gym Ruthven swept the girls game easily while the Ruthven boys held a late four point edge to defeat Graettinger. Large crowd attended the program as Graettinger prepares for the Class A sectional in Estherville against Emmetsburg. Ruthven had defeated Emmetsburg by one point for the Palo Alto title and beat Graettinger by four last week. Grassroots prep notes predict a spirited clash as Graettinger plans a strong turnout.
Commencement exercises for Graettinger high school fall on Tuesday evening May 16. The class comprises 20 members: Helen Gilbaugh, Fervin Wikert, Dolores Winters, Carroll Lammers, Yvette McDonald, Phyllis Peterson, Esther Brigham, William Rasmussen, Curtis Tonderum, Martin Stewart, Margaret Refael, Lois E. Nelson, Virginia Duus, Mary Sullivan, Bob Curry, Gerald Fitzpatrick, Bonnie Sloniker, Wm. Voigt, Vernon Fleming and Curtis Fleming.
In Inetweek's Times the annual March drive for Red Cross funds is outlined. Mrs Hamilton leads as local chairman with co chairmen and solicitors assisting. Although publicity is light this week, the well known Red Cross and its good works assure a successful effort requiring time and effort from the leadership and volunteers.
Dr. S M Sevatson, D C, has moved to Estherville and now operates at 501 No Seventh in the basement of his home. He relocated from Wallingford last June after years serving the community from the previous location.
Thomas Herrem and Missee LaVonne Paulsen along with Eleanor Dalen left for Los Angeles a few days ago. The men are employed in defense plant work and the girls plan to enter similar defense plant employment.
Martin displays a timely oil painting reproduction in red velvet setting with two spotlights illuminating it in the storefront window. The image shows "Our Land The picture" and is described as beautiful by day and at night. See it in the furniture store window.
Mrs Clifford Scully 27 daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Martini Sampson of Ruthven died after long illness at a sanitarium in St Paul Minnesota. She had been ill for years and sought treatment in Iowa and St Paul. The body returned to Ruthven for burial with services at Bethany Lutheran church. Interment was in Ruthven cemetery. Surviving are her husband two children Lawrence 5 and David 4 and siblings including Mrs Benny Engel Melvin Sampson Edward Sampson Elmer Sampson Mrs Oscar Lee Mrs Harry Gommels Pvt Kenneth Sampson and Mrs Edgar Grein.
Dr John Donaldson, leading economist at George Washington University, authored a thorough objective memorandum on HR 1649 the Townsend Plan. Published as a Townsend National Weekly supplement it clarifies the report is not an endorsement but a factual analysis prepared at the request of Rep. Pat Cannon and Rep Homer Angell.
The report notes bright sunshine and rising temperatures today after a stormy sequence. Tuesday brought icy roads, light snow at noon, and about an inch of snow in the afternoon with modest winds. Several days last week were cold with temperatures well below zero, yielding an overall average winter week.
W A Marley bought the Wind sor Hotel and Cafe from Lloyd Hood, who ran it for years, and now operates the business along with his billiard hall and beer parlor. His son Pat assists. the Hoods have no definite plans. The Times wishes them well.
Pallbearers at the Christensen funeral for Niels Christen sen held Monday of last week were Chris Norris, Chris Knudsen, Alfred Nelson, Albert Jensen, Ted Knudtgen, and Henry C. Duus.
An income tax field man spent Monday in Graettinger but reported very light business with only a few residents seeking assistance.
Auction notices list two local sales: J. C. Larsen Estate sale on February 26 at 1:00 PM near Gradlinger offers household goods and farm machinery including several electrical items. Grodland Reeves act as auctioneers with Gratchtinger State Bank as clerk. A second sale by B. C. Jackman on February 28 features livestock, machinery including a Ford Ferguson tractor, and about 300 laying hens. Grodland Reeves Vin act as auctioneers with Trust and Savings Bank of Emmetsburg as clerk.
J H Birmingham announces only twenty one working days remain from February 20 to March 15 for filing federal income tax returns. Taxpayers may file themselves or use attorneys or services. deputy collectors offer free help but cannot compute individual profits or losses. Bring all tax data, 1942 taxes paid, wages, and withholdings, including 1943 bills unpaid. Cash basis filers should report money received or paid. 1943 taxes due by March 16. Offices open 8 am to 6 pm daily for assistance.
The Bonner Iverson family plans to move to the Ringsted area on March first. About thirty neighbors and friends attended a farewell gathering at the Iverson home and extended warm wishes for their new location.
Tom McCarty of Spokane Washington is a patient in a hospital in that city suffering with high blood pressure. He is advanced in years. His many friends in Graettinger Paolo Alto and Emmet sincerely hope for an early improvement in his condition.
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