Thelma Thoreson Weds Capt Knutson in South Bend
Thelma Thoreson and Ambrose Knutson were married in South Bend Indiana on Friday January 22 The bride a Graettinger graduate and teacher now resides in South Bend Her husband captains a large lake boat and serves as a lieutenant commander in the government His home is Sturgeon Bay Michigan A lengthy note of congratulations follows from Graettinger and vicinity to the Times readers
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Ambrose Knutson
Sturgeon Bay
Michigan
Graettinger
Remarkable recovery of 10000 tons of rubber lost at Fall River
The Firestone Company, Rubber Reserve Corporation, and fire insurers recovered 10000 tons of 18000 tons of crude rubber from the Fall River fire of Oct 12 1941. Using strip mining and a steam laundry system, 65 men over months cleaned and processed the material. The recovered rubber was shipped to U.S. manufacturers and now supports the war effort.
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Wall River
Wirestone
Fall River
Mays
United Nations
Rubber Reserve Corporation
Firestone Company
Fire Insurance
Rickenbacker Deplores Home Front Battle Station Talk
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, returning from the South Seas and front-line inspection, warns that workers at home cannot match soldiers on the battlefronts. He urges production ramp up, rejects overtime pay as motive, and stresses liberty and duty over comfort in a wartime call for urgency.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
South Seas
Americ
Battlefronta
Rickenbacker
Johnsons Enlist in Army Air Corps Trip to Des Moines
Dwayne Johnson and Donald McCombs traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday to enlist in the Army Air Corps. The two youths, sons of Phillip Johnson and Mr and Mrs Alfred McCombs, will join the air service.
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AIR Corps
Dwayne Johnson
Phillip, Johnson
Donald McCombs
Alfred McCombs
Des Moines
Army Air Corps
Fire alarm at Royal Lumber Co office Saturday
Local fire company responded to a forenoon blaze at the Royal Lumber Co office. Heat from a stovepipe started the fire but prompt action prevented damage. Mary Richi of Hawarden recalls an autumn accident a month earlier and reports no jaw fracture.
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Royal Lumber Co
Mary Richi
Hawarden
Service Stations Set Hours To Meet Regulations
War regulations restrict service stations to 72 hours weekly. Gr earnest service stations announce hours: Mon Tue Thu Fri 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Wed and Sat 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Sun 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, with seasonal changes possible. Stations will display the hours. Glenn Lundgren Returns Home With Family News.
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Graettinger
Seard
Nephew of Times Publisher Reported Missing in Action
The Times notes his nephew is missing in Europe as the War Department requests no location disclosure. There is hope he may be a prisoner, with further details promised later. The publisher expresses heartfelt sympathy to the family in their sorrow and anxiety.
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Times
Tyiday
Times Publiser
Europe
War Department
Ami
Hans Duus Celebration Marks 90th Birthday
The Times offers hearty congratulations to Hans Duus on his 90th birthday anniversary celebrated January 38. A dinner party hosted by daughter Mrs B J Warne featured guests including Mr and Mrs C Hurd of Hammill South Dakota. Mr Duus resides with his daughter in Laurens and enjoys good health, thanking Palo Alto friends for telegrams calls and cards.
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the Times
Hans Duus
B. J. Warne
Ffn
C. Hurd
Hammill
South Dnakota
Duus
Duss
Laurens
Palo, Alto
Mr. Duus
Ed Hail of Emmetsburg Dies at 81
Ed Hail of Emmetsburg was 81 years old last Sunday. Family members gathered to celebrate his birthday with dad and grandfather. Mr and Mrs Earl Erickson and son of Graettinger attended. Mrs Erickson is a daughter. The Times publisher extends congratulations to Mr Hart and Palo Alto friends.
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Ed Hail of
Emmetsburg
Id. Hall
Simmelberg
Earl Erickson
Graettinger
Erickson
Times
Hart
Palo Alto
Railroads Win Naval Victory Amid War Efforts
The article credits U S railroads with delaying Hitler's naval plan by swiftly moving soldiers and oil, praising their efficiency after Pearl Harbor. James Byrnes is cited noting oil deliveries rising from 6,000 to 761,000 barrels daily on the Eastern Seaboard, underscoring railroads as a strategic asset.
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Hitler
Atlantic
James 3. Byrnes
Pearl Harbor
Seaboard
Edwin Donovan joins Emmet county army contingent
Edwin Donovan of Estherville left for the army Sunday as part of the Emmet county contingent. He is a cousin of Mrs. J. J. Sullivan. His father served in the last war.
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Edwin Donovan
Estherville
Mra
J. J. Sullivan
Emmet County
Ration Calendar And Ration News Of Local Interest
January 16 to February 5 present war ration changes for coffee sugar and fuel oil with new stamp dates and book requirements. Ration board notes emphasize proper use and sale prohibitions while reporting tire inspections and speeders cited under state ration rules.
Inspecting Local Property Firemen Survey Business Entrances
Firemen inspect local property this week to map entrances and assist in extinguishing blazes. They urge property owners to cooperate and regularly inspect their properties during severe winter weather.
Thoreson Family Locates in New Kansas Farm Plan
Mr and Mrs Norman Thoreson and family of Hiawatha Kansas have located here and arrived in the latter part of January Norman will operate the farm owned by his father O L Thoreson He has lived in Hiawatha for many years and now takes charge of the property during the coming year.
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Norman Thoreson
Cht
Hiawatha
Kansas
Norman
Teagel
O. L. Thoreson
Local visitors arrive from Great Lakes region
John Mills and Dale Mills arrived from the Great Lakes area for a visit with local relatives and friends. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mills, and Dale is the grandson of Mrs. Tom Allen.
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Great Lakes
John Mille
Dale Poland
John
A. H. Mills
Dale Te
Tom Allen
Father of L R Luchsinger Dies Wednesday at Whittemore
Adam Luchsinger father of L R Luchsinger Graetsinger died in Algona hospital Wednesday forenoon. He was a Whittemore resident and the funeral will be held there. Mrs Luchsinger died a few months ago. Gractinger friends extend sympathy to our townsman in sorrow.
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Einer Hingard
Willis Bilgzard
South Walnut Rebureay Mra
Wiswhard
Youn
Whidaer
Fiaily
Albert Thoreson
Wineham
Minnesota
Ms.Thoresen
Mra. J. M. Resch
Graetlinger
Adam Laichsinger
L. R. Luchsinger
Graetsinger
Algona Hospital
Mr. Luchsinger
Whittemore
Mrs. Luchsinger
Merchants urge consumer restraint before wartime rationing
An editorial urges consumers not to hoard as war measures tighten. Merchants, facing new laws and supply strains from lend lease and military needs, ask the public to share scarce goods and cooperate with government efforts to avoid disruptions. Nearby, thirty five or forty pheasants roost on the Don Bolton property near West Union each night, with one bird leading the flock into the trees at roosting time.
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Don Bolton
West Union
Surprise Blackout Planned for Graettinger Area
The Seventh Corps area including Graettinger will conduct a two night blackout drill. If you hear a lone siren it means a fire alarm. if you hear sirens with whistles and bells from Gractinger Block & Tile Co and Farmers Creamery, it signals a blackout drill.
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Iaettinger
Mack
Gracttinger Block & Tile Co
Farmers Creamery
Phe Misses Dorothy Samdinp and Eleanor Wikert to Seattle
Dorothy Samdinp and Eleanor Wikert left for Seattle last Wednesday. They will work in a defense plant and recently attended a school that prepared them for their line of work. They will be employed in Seattle during the war.
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LEFP
Seattle
Phe
Dorothy Samdinp
Eleanor Wikert
Sullivan to Report for Active Duty This Monday
Tom Sullivan reports for active Army duty on Monday. He entered service last November as an aviation cadet and will move from Dex Maines to Jefferson Bars, Jacks, Missouri for ground course training at Natherville. The Times wishes him honor in the service.
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Sullivan
Graetlinner
Army
Dex Maines
Jeferson Bars
Jacks
Missouri
Natherville
Times
Mrs. Hamilton Elected Red Cross President Amid War Bond Pitch
At a Red Cross meeting in the rooms last Tuesday evening Mrs. Hamilton was elected president with Wm Hamilton as president, Mrs Hossack as vice, Quinten Jonsen secretary, and Mrs Olson treasurer. The group commended last year’s work and noted merit recognition for sowing and knitting. They urged bond purchases to surpass 1942, highlighting bonds as tax relief and a path to postwar prosperity.
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Hamilton
Red Cross
Chanterosen
Walt Hamilton
Wm. Hossack
Myre
Quinten Jonsen
Wim. GC. Olson
Lac
Don’t Hoard Food Warns Community
A brief notice admonishes residents against hoarding food during shortages. It emphasizes sharing and says hoarding can lead to reporting and checks. The message assures that with fair distribution everyone can obtain enough food and avoid starvation.
Homecoming visit of Bernard Doerning from Canp Hawk Texas
Bernard Doerning arrived from Canp Hawk Texas for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J A Doerning. It is a great treat to get home for the soldier as well as the parents.
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Bernard Doerning
Ernard Doerning
Canp Hawk
Texas
J. A. Doerning
James K Nelson Named New Mail Messenger
James K Nelson Gradungey is appointed the new mail messenger here. He will transport mail to and from the post office and depot. Delayed train service makes the job long and trying, but he is regarded as a capable messenger.
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James K. Nelson
Nelson
Mayor George A Caller Returns After Illness
George A Caller, a former mayor, visited the Times office on Tuesday for his first trip to the city since a recent enforced vacation following two heart attacks. Friends express relief and hope he regains his health and strength soon.
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George
Times Office
Graettinger Boys Top Emmetsburg Catholic In Local Gym
Graettinger first team boys defeated Emmetsburg Catholic by about six points in a Friday game at the local gym. St Marys second team also won by two points, with both contests described as very interesting.
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Graettinger
Boya
Emmetsburg Catholic High
Ettinger
St. Mary’s
Auction Sale News Of Interest To Local Buyers
Local buyers are warned of multiple farm auctions in Graettinger and area. Mrs Irene Montgomery widow will close out the Montgomery farm southwest of Graettinger on Monday January 2 at 1230 with 56 head of livestock including horses cattle hogs and sows plus machinery poultry feed and household goods. Several other sales run in the same region with large livestock lists and machinery including a 1941 truck and farm equipment. Auctions are conducted by Graettinger area firms with local banks acting as clerks.
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Irene Montgomery
Louis Montgomery
Monteromery Farn
Grachtinger
Montgomery
Gredlams & Reeves
Te Graettinger State Bank
Wilmer J. Petersen
Graektinger
Kate
May Petersen
Aury da Dana Heave
Coods
Whats Bank
Sandvig
Highway 2
Grasttinger
Satulvig
Grouland
Grodland & Reeves
Lawn Trust & Savings Bank
Weather Report Shows Sharp Cold and Winds
The report notes a rising temperature by noon followed by a rapid drop. Sunday night brought high winds and drifting snow blocking east and west roads. By Monday morning the temperature was 16 below zero with continued tough travel for mail carriers and northbound routes affected.
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Tohoek
Starkey brothers Thank Graettinger Readers for Support
Woodrow Starkey was severely wounded in late November and is recovering in a hospital. His brother Cletus Starkey was also severely wounded and is now in a hospital in the South Pacific. Mrs. Starkey of Graettinger thanks the community for letters and parcels sent to them.
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Starkey
Woodrow
Cletus
New Guinea
Times
Graettinger
Fox
Robert Starkey
Chaettinger
South Pacific
Edwin Dalen Returns Home After Visit
Edwin Dalen, after a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Ole Daten, returned to California Monday. He was at Camp Cook and looked hearty and desky. Army life agrees with him. He enjoyed the bit terest week of winter weather.
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Edwin Dalen
Ole Daten
California
Tie
Camp Cook
Edwin
To Leave For Des Moines Mes Arthur Anderson
Mrs Anderson departs for Des Moines Friday morning to make her home there She disposed of household goods at auction Saturday afternoon The nurse may pursue nursing work in Des Moines Graettinger friends wish her success and happiness in the move
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Des Moines
Mes
Arthur Anderson
Graesttinier
Norning
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Thelma Thoreson
Capt
Knutson
South Bend
Glenn Lundgren
Pennsylvania
A. ‘Ut. Lundgren
Tilis
Chester
Hampton
Lundgren
Railroada
Ration Board
Total Ration Board
OPA
Offlee
Mrs. Einer Bisgard
L. T. Petersen
Petersen L.T. Petersen
Formyr
Velorsin
Canada
Giradlinger
Ivar Jackson
Pia ReHanio
St. Paul
Petersen
South Walnut Church
Bersaina
Courch
Tom Sullivan
James K. Nelson Mail Messenger
Mrs. Montgomery Wilmer J, Petersen L. J. Sandvig
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