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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1943
Page
5
Two local men died in a truck train crash near Wallingford on December 21. A double funeral was held December 26 at Wallingford with many locals attending. Heidecker and Ellis were both respected, with survivors including spouses, children, and extended families.
Otto Christensen, about 45, driver of the Schwen ice cream truck, died in a recent crash near Garver involving a semi-trailer driven by Lloyd Mitchell of Estherville. Christensen, who visited Grachtinger daily for 12 years, was well known and survived by his wife and eight children. his 17 year old son has a broken pelvis.
Palo Alto county high school basketball tournaments for boys and girls will take place at Emmatsburg from January 27 to 30. Two games are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon while the remaining games occur in night programs. The Grayttinger boys open against Curlewnesday night at 8:30. The Grachtinger ini] open against sure few Wednesday afternoon at 4:15.
A two week spell of cold weather with temperatures ranging to 8 and 5 below in mornings and 10 to 24 above during the day. Roads and walks are icy. Robbins avenue hill and many Graettinger walks have been sanded daily. Winter weather has persisted since November 25.
In December the Graettinger State Bank sold 47400 dollars in bonds and 9000 dollars on December 41. Bond sales were strong at the post office as well with a large rush on December 81.
From Chicago today Mrs. Wm Lammers and Mr Lammers expected to arrive. He entered Des Moines veterans hospital last fall and was later moved to Hines veterans hospital in Chicago. Local friends express wish for his early complete recovery.
At Monday’s council meeting T. L. Hampson was appointed town marshal and street commissioner to succeed B. H. Knutsen. Knutsen has served as marshal for the past several years. Hampson previously held the post and is experienced in the line of work.
Pearl Ann Reeves daughter of Mr and Mrs Gib Reeves suffered a broken arm four weeks ago Tuesday. She has previously broken the same arm and friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr and Mrs D V Palmer of High Lake marked 60 years of marriage on December 22 1942. A Saturday gathering Dec 27 at Wallingford Lutheran church honored the couple with a program lunch and prayers. Attendees included 71 neighbors and relatives with out of town guests from Lake Park Des Moines Silvis Palmetto and Bloomington Illinois.
AIL farmers with pickups and truckers hauling Turm products must appeal their ODT gasoline allowance by January 20, 1943. Lawrence J. Brennan, Palo Alto County Defense Transportation Committee chair, urges filing at the Triple A office in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Bring your DDT certificate. committee members will assist January 11 12 13.
Through the kindness of Glenn Johnson a former Times employee we received a nice treat from California a special brand of oranges and a box of very fine fruit Glenn is employed in defense work in the west.
The Grachtinger boys and girls defeated Dickens teams in a Tuesday local gym doubleheader. Report incomplete but game stories show both contests were competitive and the locals continue steady progress.
A son named A. J. called from Ft Monmouth New Jersey to reach Mia Frank Weir on a Sunday birthday anniversary. The call was clearly heard by Mia, marking a personal family moment reported in a concise note.
The Graettinger Wire company was called to Mrs Peter Swift farm northeast of Graettinger on Sunday afternoon December 2 where a chimney fire threatened the home though damage was limited to wallpaper. On Monday evening December 28 the Graettinger Block Tile Coy plant reported an overheated furnace starting a blaze quickly controlled with slight loss. Weeks earlier a smoking stoker caused a fire scare with fire trucks and firefighters quickly on scene.
J M Robinson was elected chairman of the board of supervisors at the organization meeting held in Emmetsburg Saturday. He has served on the board for years and previously held the chair. Re-elected last fall, his present term ends next year and his new three year term starts January 1 1944, Graettinger residents praise the honor.
Theo Anderson 74 father of A T Anderson new Royal Lumber Co manager died at his son's Graettinger home in December. Remains went to Ka sola Minnesota, burial there. He is survived by his wife and by his son, the only child. Mrs Anderson living with son and family. Times extends sympathy to family.
The Times publisher enjoyed a Christmas visit with Tom Branagan son of Editor and Mrs W T Branagan Emmetsburg. Tom a senior at Northwestern was home for the holidays He is a U S Marine candidate but will not report until after the school year. A former Nametsburg high school football star at Santa Clara he suffered a shoulder injury but may still carry the ball well.
A seller advertises Farmers Income Tax Record Books priced at $1.00 tax included. The books are described as not containing a complete income and expense record and each heading is numbered to match income tax forms. The record keeping is positioned as simple with no readjustment needed.
Mrs Frank Briggs, who left for Oregon for a visit, fell ill about two weeks ago and underwent a 71 vigtor surgical operation. Friends will be pleased to learn she is recovering nicely.
Soenl friends report Palmer Frettem of Estherville formerly of Grachtinger is confined to bed for several weeks. They hope for his early and complete recovery.
Harvey Nichtern slipped on ice and fell causing back pain. He suffered for a week but had no broken bones.
Henry DeLawyer suffered a painful injury after slipping on ice. He incurred non serious harm with no broken bones reported.
A music festival will be held in Em mateburg on March 24 featuring local bands and a community gathering. Organizers invite residents to attend, enjoy performances, and support regional musicians.
The Gradtpyer community installed a service board last week with over two hundred names fastened, more added this week and more to follow. A painted cage tops the board, ribbons extend from an eagle, and the inscription Citizens of Grachtinger Community and Armed Service interwoven with red and blue. A red blue border frames the ends and bottom. lighting enhances the artful display. Spencer gentleman who painted it did a fine job. Times extends congratulations to the committees on its appearance.
Mrs J M Resh injured in a Christmas Eve auto accident near Robbins Avenue. Mr and Mrs Resh suffered shock. Martin Simonsen and his daughter were bruised and shocked. Simonsen’s car drifted after driver departed, then Tobin of Pocahontas crashed into the rear. Simonsen recovered in time to regain control.
Atty. J. E. Williams died January 2 in a Rochester hospital. Survived by wife Alice Isk and two daughters, with relatives in Graettinger and Retherville Daily News. He was a former Emmetsburg attorney and county official, served briefly in the Spanish American War, and was a longtime community figure. The Emmetsburg publisher noted his death and extended sympathy to the family.
Graettinger State bank reports December 41 total footings at 731554, up from 544189 a year earlier. Deposits rose from 497000 to 679000 as residents bought war bonds, with bond receipts also contributing to the growth. The bank is highly regarded in northwest Iowa for serving community needs and earning strong patronage. Congratulations to officers, employees, and patrons.
Lem Sherlock departs for Chicago this evening with plans to take a third position at a defense plant Mrs Sherlock and Francis will not travel to Chicago until later.
Annual meetings are being held this year and more will be held next week. Complete reports will be published later.
A community sing event held in a local hall on December 23 drew an attendance described as not as large as hoped. The program was reported as excellent by attendees despite the low turnout.
The First Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale at Baumgartner's store in Graettinger on Saturday January 9. Coffee and doughnuts will be served and the public is invited. Kenneth Media of Vallow creamery mourns his brother's death in the U S Army. Lieut Moulin was to fly home for New Years to visit his parents in Kossuth county and was killed just before he could start home. Details of the west coast accident are not known. The Times extends sympathy to Mr Medin.
A J Bonstead announces a closing out sale to quit farming. The event is set for Tuesday January 17 at the Benstead farm two miles south and five miles west of Gracttinges. He will offer 7 horses 16 cattle many high grade horses 2 tracked trucks alfalfa hay straw poultry and more. Richard Duus will sell a 1986 Chevrolet. Auctioneers are Grodland Reeves with Graetlinger State Bank as clerk.
Fragmentary notice notes Ghilley Bale Fan directing to Vhia for a closing-out sale. Mr. Shiley has rented his farm and will await. Bills and details to follow in next Times. Ben Reaves’ Auctioneers to handle sale. location and timing not fully legible.
Mrs Matt Lyons aged 85 of Grinnell Iowa died December 24 at her home. Born in Bohemia she came to the United States in 1882. She is survived by three daughters Maury Pat Matton of Cleveland Ohio and Meg Howard Sulultz of Chicago and two sons Joseph Red Top Missouri and James Carroll Iowa. Funeral from St Marys Catholic church Grinnell December 28 burial beside her husband who died in 1929. Times extends sympathy to the Lyons family.
A plan announced by Robert B. Adams, state director of the Price Administration, orders tire inspections for all passenger cars in Iowa. Car owners failing to comply risk gasoline ration penalties and possible denial of tire purchases. The schedule covers owners with last names A through D from December 27 to January 2, with subsequent letters following in order to prevent a last minute rush.
Graets Linger Municipal Light Plant reports an 11 month period ending December 31 with gross operating earnings of 17268 and total expenditures of 11003. The first year of operation shows higher initial costs for supplies furniture equipment and a truck. The plant is governed by trustees Jorgen Andersen G J Shaver and Mike Weinholner. Ralph Rasmussen is superintendent. W M Noble plant engineer. Edward Westfall assistant. Gudrid Nine bookkeeper. The naval light plant was authorized March 7 1944 and began operation January 26 1942 at 1038 am. Bonds were issued at 95000 with 1305 premium. 96895 available for construction and equipment. 92706 expended and 5689 added to cash. The plant shows financial advancement and operation efficiency.
Edwin Graettinger, son of Mr and Mrs John Graettinger, underwent an operation for a ruptured muscle ten days ago. He is recovering in Bnuelsburg hospital and friends are pleased by his progress.
A Jackson County resident was denied a bounty on a so called palymonousuwat, described as a four looped badger like creature, due to statutes not providing for such a reward. The item appears in old lore linking it to Whareal Khufu era, with odd references to a harvest gathering.
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