Economic Highlights of 1939 Recovery Surge
The Graettinger Times reports that fourth quarter 1939 data show a rapid economic upturn with production indices rising from 98 in June to 125 in November and at least 127 by December. Manufacturing broadly improved, defying prior forecasts of a slow, modest recovery. The shift stems from businesses moving away from liquid cash hoarding to restocking inventories and expanding commitments, a trend highlighted by Ralph Robey of Newsweek. The question remains how long the expansion will last as analysts anticipate a leveling off later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board of
Europe
Ralph Robey
Newsweek
Business Authority
Robey
Jane
Graettinger Telephone Co
Hawkeye
H. E. Fink
FL. Lambe
Peter G. Petersen
Peter A. Petersen
Graettinger
Jorgen Anderson
D. J. McCarty
Graettinger Company
Fink
Beenee
Adjustments Signal Stronger 1940 Economic Outlook
The piece notes forecasts favoring a better 1940 than 1939, pending war or drought. It discusses Social Security plans, benefits, and funding, highlighting uncertainty and potential reform pressures as Congress grapples with coverage gaps for farm and domestic workers and small-business owners. It ends with Charles Shinker buying a 2000-pound Belgian horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
United States Treasury
Congress
Community Notes From Twelve Mile Lake Area
Weekend visits and family gatherings highlighted social notes in Twelve Mile Lake region. Names include Betty Olson Ruth Osher Otto Hansen Olof Tiedt Willard Schnell Henry DeLawyer C. B. Larson and many local families. Activities span New Year gatherings, birthdays, and casual calls across Terris Graettinger Cylinder Wallingford and surrounding towns.
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Betty Olson
High Lake
Ruth Osher
Martin Sevatson
Washington
Allen Gunderson
Harvey Lundy
Maurice Ressell
St. Olaf College
Otto Hansen
Raleigh
Willard Schnell
Wm. Schnell
Terris
Earnest Osher
Ruby Jackson
Ames
Lloyd Larson
Geo. Larson
John Conway
Henry DeLawyer
Graettinger
C. B. Larson
Halvor Delmitson
Florence Jackson
Doris Heningsen
Local girls edge Majpardall in doubleheader win
The GH 5, teams split a doubleheader with Armstrong. Local girls claimed a straight victory, defeating Majpardall 26 to 15. Star Pat Allen led scoring with 11 points as Graettinger took a second period lead and held it late in the quarter.
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Arrm
Povs
Pat Allen
Bettinger
Scory
Graettinger
Armstrong Wethred
Chris Jensen a Victim of Heart Failure
Obituary notes Chris Jensen of Ruthven aged elderly. details of life on farm west of Ruthven, migration between Ruthven and Bellngham, Washington, and return. Wife died 1925, he maintained home, sight restoration after a threat of blindness, valued community member, sympathy for family. Also includes unrelated business notices for Graettinger Telephone Co directors, Farmers Grain Co annual meeting, Lost Island Creamery Co, and Graettinger State Bank without full details.
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Ruthven
Bellingham
Washington
Jensen
Mason City
Chris Jensen
Palo
Atta County
the Times
Farmers Grain Co
Hawkeye
F. L. Lambe
J. M. Robinson
Jorgen Anderson
Mate Quinn
Matt Murphy
Chris Knutsen
Alfred Nelson
D. E. McCarty
Lost Island Creamery Co
Annual Meetings Depict Busy Creamery Year
The annual meeting notes a busy year for the local creamery cooperative. Officers include stead operator and assistants Kurt Spies and Wayne Hamilton, with Wesley Levdy and Bud Craven in charge of trucks. Talks covered dairy advertising, butter substitutes, and marketing of butter. Reports cite 165,554 dollars in business, 14,494 dollars manufacturing expense, 1,987 dollars admin expense, and 058,167 pounds of butter produced. Average butter price received 24.74 cents and price paid 28.19 cents. Assets total 4,507 with liabilities near 12,980.
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Stead
Kurt Spies
Wayne Hamilton
Wesley Levdy
Lester
Bud) Craven
P. C. Cromer
Extension Service
Emmetsbure
Ben Schultz
Spencer
Dairy and Tool Inspector
Graettinger
R. O. Storvick
Mason City
Iowa State Brand, Inc
A. P. Thompson
Graettinger Grocer Denier
Northwest
Iowa
Thompson
Axe
Putrong
Awhich Andlatios
G H S Teams In Victory And Defeat
G H S split results with Mallard and Graettinger as Conway starred for Mallard and Allen for Graettinger before Allen’s early second half banishment. Forward Luchsinger and guard Rasmussen led the South Palo Alto effort while Tenborg, Young and reserves added strong play. Mallard girls defeated Graettinger 66 to 18, with Mallard favored to win the state cage crown in Iowa as local interest ran high.
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Conway
Mallard
Allen
Graettinger
Luchsinger
Grady
Rasmussen
Jensen
Tenborg
Young
Palo Alto
Fre
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Gillette
the Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Charles Shinker
Asia
Twelve Mile Lake
Graettinger State Bank
Fort
E. S
Iowa Public Service Company
the Royal Lumber Co
Ossee
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