Stars and Stripes: Local boys join Navy and Army
Forrest A. Peterson assistant postmaster will report to Des Moines February 12 and his sister Mrs. R. T. Nane will fill in at the post office. Other locals including Holger Jensen and Peter son leave for the navy or have joined the army. Several families from Graettinger Armstrong and Estherville report sons enlisting or serving with Uncle Sam. The Times promotes sending mailing addresses and notes a few service member details and missing branch information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest A. Peterson
Navy
Des Moines
R. T. Nane
Peterson
W. I. O'Connor
Holger Jensen
Jens A. Jensen
Fortext Peterson
Spencer
Melvin Hartman
Fred Hartman
Graettinger
Sam
Army
Leo
Claiborn
Decemer T Kenneth
Calvin Petersen
Dan Petersen
Estherville
Henry Schmit
Armstrong
Dort Graettinger
Spensee the Times
Kenneth Henningsen
Aut
Charles Henningsen
Infantry
Camp Roberts
California
Legion
Sugar Rationing to Begin February First
Sugar will be rationed starting February 1 with a 12 ounce per person per week limit. Local dealers report sugar shortages due to ongoing alcohol production consuming supplies. Housewives have stocked up heavily, some up to four years’ worth, amid alarm over the situation.
Spare tire theft warned amid tire shortage
A spare tire and wheel were stolen from the C. M. Nolan car a week or two ago, likely at the sale pavilion grounds in Emmetsburg or on Park Street in Graettinger. The incident highlights rising tire prices and warns auto owners that thefts may increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Nolan
Sale Pavilion
Emmetsburg
Arking Street
Graettinger
Illness of Gracttin ger’s John Hansen III at home
John N. Hansen, prominent resident of Gracttin ger, is seriously ill at his home. He has been ill for several weeks, and the community hopes for his early and complete recovery and his return to activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Hansen
Gracttinger
Mr. Hansen
Grocery Delivery Changes At Local Stores
After February first the Jensen Mitchell McCart and Anderson grocery stores will offer one daily delivery at three o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen, Mitchell, McCart, and
Anderson
Vernon Red Cross Drive Reaches High County Peak
Red Cross workers in Vernon township collected 184.50 dollars, nearly doubling the district quota. Walnut township contributions total 39 dollars, Lost Island residents gave 10 locally, with funds to be sent to Emmetsburg for the Lost Island account. County totals to be tabulated and published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Vernon Township
Walnut Township
Lost Island Township
Grachtinger
Emmetsburg
Free Farewell Dance for David Jones at Electric Park
A farewell dance for David Casey Jones will be held at Electric Park in Ruthven on Monday February 2 before his departure abroad. Jones is well known in the Graettinger area and this event gathers local friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Ruthven
David
Casey) Jones
Away
Graettinger
Hermie Andresen Injured Cranking Gas Engine
Hermie Andresen suffered a painful hand injury while cranking a gasoline engine. He lost the ends of two middle fingers, possibly broke a third finger, skin was scraped, and his hand was badly bruised. He is a patient at Coleman hospital. friends in Graettinger regret the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Graettinger Palmer
Coleman Hospital
H. A
Hermie) Andresen
Andresen
Graettinger
Mrs J M Robinson Ill After Stroke Recovery Hopes
Mrs J M Robinson is ill following a stroke last week. Reports say she is improving and doctors express cautious optimism for an early and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Robinson
Permits Granted for Tires and Tubes in Jan 10 List
Rationing board issues certificates for tires and tubes to numerous individuals and firms across Iowa counties including Emmetsburg Curlew Ruthven Ayrshire and Davenport Elevator Co. January quotas are detailed with February projections for passenger tubes and truck tires statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rationing Board
Hawant S. Allen
Ayrshire
Palo Alto County
F. X. Cretzmeyer
Timmersburg
Davenport Elevator Co
Henry Westergard
Curlew
Wilmer R. Peterson
Graettinger
Jenswold
Edwin N. Anderson
George W. Iressier
Edward D. Grethen
Emmetsbure
Rudolph ‘I. Christianson
Ruthven
Paul Wilcox
Ernest A. Dobbins
Geo
Oe Nausa of Co
Emmetsburg
W. L. Reasoner
Rodman
Bete Im McNerney
Rolland W. Bratmiller
Town
Tube Parviet Co
Ee B
Swanson
Ayrhsire
W. G. Middleton
Mid-Winter Band Concert Next Tuesday Night
The G H S Band presents a mid winter concert Tuesday evening February 3 at 7 45. A varied program of marches overtures and lighter numbers plus five small ensembles. The community is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock
Graettinger
Chorale
Bach
Gavatte
Ghys
Kathleen
Briegel
Susanna
Foster
Bizet
Carnet
Mozart
Gluck
Estherville Sailor Drowned in Atlantic Convoy Duty
Estherville sailor Donald Swartz 17, son of Mr and Mrs Ira Swartz, washed overboard and drowned January 11 while on Atlantic convoy duty. He enlisted September 11, 17 at time of death, and was home on furlough November 11. Parents, friends of Graettinger families, extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Donald Swartz
Ira Swartz
Wallingford
Washington
Atlantic
U. S
M. 0. Grodland
Graettinger
Splendid Auction At Lundgren Estate Attracts Large Crowd
Lundgrens held a splendid auction Monday with ideal weather and large attendance. The couple plan to move to Graettinger after purchasing the G. M. Graettinger acreage in southeast town. They have three sons in the service and will retire from farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Lundgren
Mra
Graettinger
G. M. Graettinger
Weather Review Delivers Mild Week With Hazy Days
A mild stretch continued with hazy Tuesday and Wednesday sun obscuration. Forecasters expect winter weather to return, marking several ideal January weeks before the new change.
Graettinger Picnic Planned in Los Angeles Sunday
Graettinger residents in Los Angeles plan a Sunday gathering at the town picnic. If all attend, the event promises to be a large community reunion, with a report expected from Mrs. Gammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Los Angeles
Cme
Gammon
Miss Winters Heads to San Diego for Pacific Navy Visit
Miss Whilhelmina Winters left for San Diego California in the evening to spend time with her sister Mrs Pratt. Mrs Pratt’s husband is in the navy somewhere in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Whilhelmina Winters
California
Pratt
Navy
Pacific
Coffie to Speak at Community Club Address
Attorney Harry Coffie of Esther ville will speak at the Legion hall Thursday evening at the Community Club program. Coffie heads civilian pilot training and his talk will be timely and interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Coffie
Harry . Coffie
Estherville
The
Legion Hall
John Jacobsen Ill at Home in Graettinger
John Jacobsen of Graettinger is very ill at his home after a period in hospital. Local friends hope for his improvement and an early complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacobsen
Graettinger
Re Equity
Jacobsen
Miss Clara Suss Elected Chairman Red Cross Chapter
The Graettinger Red Cross chapter elected Miss Clara Suss as President with Mrs. Goo Frick as Vice President and Mrs. A W Ritzman and Mrs. Wm Olson as Secretary and Treasurer at a City Hall meeting. A plan to publish five years of local Red Cross activities in the Graettinger Times was approved. Funds details and past drives are noted, including donations for Missouri Valley flood relief and war relief, with allocations to local, county, and national treasuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross Society
Clara Suss
Goo. Frick
A. W. Ritzman
Wm. Olson
Graettinger Times
Red Cross
Lulies
American Legion Auxiliary
Hos
St. Louis
Missippi Valley
Europe
Swct
National Society
Graettinger Illness Cited. Friends Hopeful For Recovery
Doctor J P McManug examined BB Graettinger yesterday morning as illness dating from before Christmas continues. An attack of rheumatism echoes a siege he faced last year and the Times records the hope for his early improvement and return to activity by old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. McManug
BB. R. Graettinger
Mr. Graettinger
Times
Sunday Matinees at Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger
Sunday matinees begin February 1 at the Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger with Honky Tonk starring Clark Gable and Lana Turner. Show time 2:00 p.m. The hometown venue offers entertainment to help Graettinger and nearby residents forget daily cares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Clark Gable
Lana Turner
Hawkeye
Mrs Olson Suffering Illness After Stroke
Mrs Lars Olson, 84, remains very ill after a stroke several weeks ago. Due to advanced age her recovery is slow, and friends in Gruettinger and nearby areas hope for improvement at her bedside soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Lars Olson
Gruettinger
M. E K Mahan Shows Signs of Improvement at Home
M E K Mahan, long ill at his daughter’s home in Ren Ville Minnesota, was able to sit up in bed last week and was improving. Local friends hope he will continue to improve and be about again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EK. Mahan
M. EB. Mahan
Renville
Minnesota
Mrs O Connor Ill In Times Notices Regret
The Times reports Mrs Phillip O Connor is very ill with Flor health poor for a year or two but recently able to be about friends hope for her early recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip O'Connor
Verity
Flor
Toacal
Graettinger Notes And Hospital News From Graettinger
A brief note from George in Graettinger Iowa sends a check for this year’s Times and mentions feeling at home after 26 years away. Also reported Mrs J L Mahan of Graettinger underwent a surgical operation at Coleman hospital Batherville and friends wish her a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gc
George
Grinnell
Iowa
Graettinger
J. L. Mahan
Coleman Hospital
Batherville
Graettinger Market Report Weathers Through January
Market report from Graettinger for Thursday January 29 1942 lists grain and livestock prices and quotations. Corn old and new oats beans eggs butter heavy hens leg hens springs and other farm produce are shown with varying prices and grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Graettinger Opens New Municipal Light Plant in 1942
Graettinger begins electric service from a $100,000 municipal light plant after authorization by voters. Mayor Fred Spies activated the system at 10 38 a m on Monday January 26 1942 with council and trustees present. Superintendent Merlin Geving and assistants oversee operations as residents praise the move from Iowa Public Service Co to local control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Iowa Public Service Co
Fred Spies
Board of Trustees
Tdso
Operaton
Merlin Goving
Lake Mills
Geving
W. H. Noble
Ralph Rasmussen
Darven Andersen
Mike Weinholzer
G. E. Shaver
Spies
C. A. Jenesn
Quinten Jensen
Dr. B. Be, Dappen
Bennett Yhoreson
Clarence Clemmengen
Gristhingar
Iowa
Graettinger and Ruthven Dominate First Round in Ruthven
The Palo Alto county boys basketball tournament in Ruthven saw Graettinger defeat West Bend 84 to 26 and Ruthven beat Mallard as Rodman edged St Marys. Semifinals set for Friday with Graettinger and Ruthven meeting and the other pairing determining the consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Ruthven
Rodman
Weat Bend
Miidsy Evening
Palo Alto
Wag
West Bend
Mallard
St. Mary's
Scheidt
G. H
Livery Stable Recalled in Waukon Amid Auto Era Return
The Ludeking garage in Waukon, once a livery stable, stores a display of former Governor Francis M. Drake’s rubber-tired carriage and other horse drawn era items. Other carriage pieces may exist in Iowa locations awaiting service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludeking
Waukon
Francis M. Drake
Iowa
Town Corn Brag Sparks Bet Over Ear Size Claim
Robert Sell of Buena Vista county in a New Mexico town bets $100 on proving Buena Vista corn ears reach 12 inches. He must produce a verified specimen to win the claim and avoid embarrassment for his boast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sell
Buena Vista County
Clovi
New Mexico
Old Minute Book Replaced in Osceola Township Clarke County
The Osceola township minutely used record book, in use for 70 years, was retired this month for a new book ordered by the county auditor. The first entry in the old book was by Henry Stivers, January 20, 1872, with C. P. Anderson, a township trustee, noted as the father in law of the present township clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Clarke County
Henry Stivers
C. P. Anderson
Beet Sugar Plants To Reopen Soon
Best sugar plants near Waverly are expected to reopen this season to boost wartime sugar supplies. The move reflects a government drive to increase domestic production and stabilize prices during the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Dance at Emmetsburg by Assumption parish youths
The Young Peoples' club of Assumption parish sponsors a dance at St. Mary's gym in Emmetsburg on Monday February 2 with Bobby Griggs providing the music. Best wishes are sent for the success of Gruettinger's new municipal light plant, valued at $100,000, and an opening day is planned with photos and news in the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmicisburg
Young Peoples’ Club
Assumption Parish
St. Mary’s Gym
Emetsburg
Bobby Griggs
Gruettinger
Yendinese
Graettinger
Moa
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John Hansen IS III
Vernon
Hermie Andresen
Graeitinger High School Hand
Chaminade
Old Virginia
Art. Yoder
Washington Post
Sousa
Old Vienna
King
Americanaire
Meacham
Tlet
I ‘Boyer-Van
Red Crogs
B. R. Graettinger III
First Luther+an Ladies’ Aid society
Bert Anderson Precectys
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