Roosevelt Speech Unites Nations Behind War Effort
The president's assertion of full U S support for Britain clarifies U S war policy and opens a path for decisive aid. Reactions span London praise for indicting Nazism, Latin American praise for leadership, and mixed views from Spain and Japan regarding potential U S Japanese conflict. Public opinion largely backs arming Britain while denying U S troops to Europe.
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Britain
England
Itō
Japan
London
U. S.S
Governmenta
Latin Republica
Turkey
Iaft
Ankara
Roogzevelt
Axis
Coun
Hitler
U. S
Spain
Europe
Hospital List Reflects Local Falls and Illnesses
A hospital list details several residents with injuries and illnesses. Mrs. T. L. Hampson cracked her arm after an icy porch fall, while Mrs. L. C. Largen suffered a scalp wound and was aided by Dwayne Johnson. John J. Mahan, nearly 87, twisted a knee on leaves but expects to be mobile soon. Other notes report strokes, paralysis, and persistent illness among local residents, with family members and friends visiting and coordinating care.
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T. L. Hampson
Hampson
L. C. Largen
Arige
Dwayne Johnson
Larsen
John J. Mahan
Anawe
Graettingar
Ty Sevdy
Ambree Mitchell
Carroll
Wm. Blom
Har Ogndtian
Graettinger Market Report January 9 1941
Market notes show corn prices with No 2 yellow 18 cents headline eggs at 10 cents trade butter at 35 cents per pound and heavy hens 4 to 5 pounds at 9 cents leg horns 8 cents heavy hens five pounds and up at 13 cents springs 6 cents and over at 13 cents per pound All figures reflect local commodity quotes for the Graettinger area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee Boc
Vivian Sullivan to Write Slants on Capitol Hill
Dr. Geo H. Keeney and Vivian Sullivan left for Des Moines to serve as secretary during the present legislative session. A caucus of Democratic members of the house and Senate met as the session opened Monday, with The Times aiming to keep readers informed on legislative activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Keeney
Mallard
Palo Alto
Mias Vivian Sullivan
Graettinger
Kenney
Des Moines
House
Senate
Timea
Contagion Advisory Issued For Local School Patrons
A community notice warns parents and students of mumps chickenpox and possible whooping cough. It urges prompt physician advice if symptoms appear and details 14 day exclusions for mumps and chickenpox 28 days for whooping cough with immune students allowed back. Kyle Jones superintendent.
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State Department of Health
Department of Health
Kyle Jones
Funeral Of Mrs Hannah Smith Held Saturday
Mrs Hannah Christine Smith 91 died January 8 1940 at her daughter's Graettinger home after a stroke. Funeral held Saturday at 1:30 pm with services at St Paul Lutheran Church led by Rev Verner N Carlson. Interment in South Walnut Cemetery. Survivors: Arthur Detroit Michigan Mrs Rose Maddigan St Paul Minnesota and Mrs Mary Paulsen Graettinger plus 16 grandchildren. Born Denmark April 30 1848 she lived in Chicago Extra Iowa Graettinger. Funeral arrangements by Arnold Sevol d.
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Hannah Christine Smith
P. J. Paulsen
Graettinger
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Verner N. Carlson
South Walnut Cemetery
Arnold Sevold
Hannah Christine Brandt
Denmark
Smith
Maren Jessen
Katrina
Arthur
Detroit
Michigan
Rose Maddigan
St. Paul
Minnesota
Mary Paulsen
Mary Paulsen, Graettinger
Paulsen
G H S Girls Prepare for County Tourney at Emmetsburg
Graettinger high school girls travel to Emmetsburg for a Thursday 1:45 pm tourney game against Rodman. Event includes two nightly games through the week with officials C M Robinson Armstrong and R G C Bechtel. Graettinger also featuring junior standings after a 86 32 loss to Ruthven.
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Rodman
Grachtinger High School
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Grachtinger Girl
2Bc
C. M. Robinson
Armatrong
R. G C. Bechtel
Des Moines
Curlew
Mallard
Cylinder
Ayrshire
West Bend
Gracttinger
St. Mary’s
Theraettinger
Graettinger
First Lutheran Bake Sale And Lunch Planned Saturday
First Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale at Thoreson Hardware Groettinger on Saturday January 18 with afternoon and evening service. Sandwiches doughnuts and coffee will be served during the sale. Public invites extended. A sleet storm Tuesday night and Wednesday made travel treacherous with several spills but no serious auto accidents reported.
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First Lutheran
First Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Thoreson Hardware
Groettinger
Carpenters Headed to Rolla for Army Barracks Project
Riner Petersen, Calvin Petersen, Kenneth Petersen, and Clayton Duhn, all carpenters, departed for Rolla Missouri this morning. They intend to seek work on the construction of barracks at the new army camp.
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Riner Petersen
Calvin
Kenneth Petersen
Clayton Duhn
Rolla
Missouri
Will Serve Dinner February 22 by Legion Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary members will serve their Armistice Day dinner on Washington's Birthday. The November 11 blizzard last fall altered plans and caused adjustments to the schedule.
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Legion Auxilery
Washington
Ben F Reeves Closing-Out Sale Scheduled Near Gradtinger
Local farmer and auctioneer Ben F Reeves will hold a closing-out sale on his Gradtinger farm a half mile north of the Rock Island depot on Monday January 27. Items include 18 horses 26 cattle one Hereford bull 24 hogs milking machine 500 lbs sweet clover seed 1600 bushels corn and farm machinery. Roy Huntley Wallingford reports a separate near two thousand dollar sale with Grodland Reeves as auctioneers and Gradtinger State Bank clerked the sale.
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Ben F. Reeves
Rock Islan
Graditinger
Setaranette RaenaRanat
Biateseaule
Head of Humboldt College Dead
Mrs. Margaret Aylward reports receiving a letter from Minneapolis noting Mr. Petersen's death last April. Petersen once led Humboldt Business College and previously managed its Humboldt Iowa location, where he achieved notable success. Aylward, a former student, earned two degrees during five years at the school. Also, a dance at the Legion hall next Thursday features the Jesperson orchestra with all invited.
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Margaret Aylwart
Graettinger
J. P. Petersen
Minneapolis
Petersen
Aylward
Mr. Petersen
Humboldt’ Business College
Humboldt
Iowa
the Legion Hall
Jesperson Orchestra
Cemetery Meeting Saturday
The yearly meeting of the members of the Catholic Cemetery association will be held at the home of Mrs. D. E. B. McCarty Saturday, January 18, at two o'clock. All members are kindly requested to be present.
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The
Catholic Cemetery Association
D. EB. McCarty
Keeney In Brief Review Of Law Making Activity
On January 13 Dr G H Keeney reviews Iowa legislative practice every two years with the opening session in Des Moines for 100 days. He notes House members 108 and two year terms, Senate 50 with four year terms, eligibility rules, and roles like speaker and committee clerks. He announces his Palo Alto County representation and willingness to hear from residents during the 1941 General Assembly.
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Dot Hokies
Towa
G. H. Keeney
Iowa Legislature
Des Moines
House
Senate
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Tews
Jedar Ka
Robert Blue
Bagic Grove
David Dancer
Lamoni
Page Boya
Palo Alto County
Palo Alto
Change in Picture Strange Cargo at Hawkeye
The 1940 feature Strange Cargo starring Clark Gable and Joan Crawford will be shown at the Hawkeye Wednesday and Thursday of next week. The showing was delayed from last fall by Mr Frick until approval and is highly recommended for audiences.
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Hawkeye
Mr. Frick
Clark Gable
Joan Crawford
Purchased Home In Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Albert Thi and family plan to reside in Graettinger after buying the Mrs H N Osher residence just south of the Osher home now occupied by Mr and Mrs Donald Jones They expect to move to town around March 1.
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Graettinger
Albert Thi
H. N. Osher
Donald Jones
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Capitol Hill
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Rev. Carlsen
Mason City
Jackman
Times
Misa
Judy Thoregon
Charles Thorson
Judy
Guthrié
Emmetsburg Hospital
Karen Jackson
Sharon
Jack Jackson
Chiia Norvis
Grasttinger
Hoapital
G.H.S. Girls
Saga Howard Ellis Gilbaugh Strain
Graettinger Oung
Reeves Ruthven
Miller Vee Masondtgees
Grady See
Rosacker
Monkshee Hermansen
Ruthven Boya
Ole” Lughsinger
Berle Green
Graettingér
Jager FG
Feaer Teal Green
Oleae
Reeves Farm
Roy Huntley
isRoy Huntley
Wallingford
Grodland & Reeves
Grachtinger State’ Bank
Humboldt College
Hawkeye Theater
Clarke Gable
Ian Hunter
Peter Lorre
Pail Lucas
Earn
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Ile Nene
Keeney
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