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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
2
A Graettinger Times year end reflection recalls postwar threats and the need for unity. It stresses strengthening defense, maintaining democracy, and coordinating government industry and labor. It cites Churchill and stresses sacrifice, preparedness, and national effort against aggression. It notes local anecdotes from Iowa communities and public notices amid wartime concern.
A collage of quirky lines hints at a busy scene with jokes about counterfeit money, editors, gift flowers, and odd exchanges. The text weaves casual banter from readers and staff, mentioning plans, kindness, and a curiosity about a talking machine.
Mr and Mrs Vern Witt of Reinbeck report a hen laid an egg with a complete shell inside the outer shell. The egg measured 9 4 inches around the lane and 7 inches at the center. The H M Harris family of Algona woke to a Mode T Ford crash into their house, driver fleeing with little damage. About 30 mailboxes torn down near Odebolt, windows broken in several schoolhouses. Clifford and Wayne Rabe report 250 bushels of corn taken from their farm. After 230 years away, Martin Obrecht of Harlan returns to Iowa State College seeking a master's in animal husbandry to teach agriculture. Mrs L L Ingham of Waverly found 100 lost needles in a pincushion used 25 years, none rusted.
Sunday School 10 A M Morning Worship 11 A M Epworth League 8 P M Rev Wm Bohr Pastor. Also St Pauls Lutheran notes with services Jan 12 13 14 15 and 19 plus Lost Island Lutheran worship 11 A M Sunday School 1 Prayer meeting Thursday. Includes parish announcements and scripture quotes.
Twenty years ago in Cass County the Bris sugar price stood at 8.25 while local marriages included Bert Myhre and Mise Grabe Hall on December 1. Graettinger jurors listed include Weir Boehmer Craven Thoreeon Knutken Paulsen. Marysville California nurse murder case sparked Graettinger turmoil with garments of the slain woman noted. Des Moines News relayed Chicago office updates on muta counts. Misa Montgomery and Te Terinie Gabrielson tied to Graettinger Telephone Co central office. birthday gathering for Randall Johnson. Estherville notes Agnes Smith Kathryn Sullivan. Miss Anna Berga at home. Jeane Hosier returns to Des Moines. Mason mourns sister in Waterloo.
The Tintca item lists numerous students and graduates from Iowa University Northwestern Drake Cornell Notre Dame Mt St Joseph St Olaf St Louis A Ames College spending Christmas holidays with relatives and friends. Other notes mention sales, weather, illnesses, and community events. Frances Hendricks and Adolph Spies among those mentioned. local figures Mr and Mrs Glenn Young mourn a death.
Local residents report a week of calls and visits with Emmetsburg families. Mr and Mrs Alfred Lammers hosted a card party. leaders of Walnut Ladies’ club were entertained. several couples traveled to Wisconsin to visit relatives. a Merry Maids 4H group met and elected officers. a new baby named Gerald arrived Christmas morning.
Elizabeth Schumacher of Emmetsburg spends the week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Mike Bradley. Numerous local families share Christmas visits and events with friends and relatives including the Franks of Freedom and the Berg and Hankey households. Ed Herke and Will Hastings host, while Rev Bohi preaches at Osgood school. West Bend welcomes newborn Mark Jerome Sweeney.
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