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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
2
A Graettinger column analyzes Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union, detailing Russia's size, military capacity, and industrial limits. It cites Churchill's June 22 speech and argues Stalin's overhaul aims to strengthen defense while warning of a hard campaign for Germany as it faces a vast, evolving Soviet force.
The article argues World War II aims to destroy Naziism and suggests the United States and Britain may ally with Russia to defeat Hitler. It warns that if Hitler conquers Russia, he gains control of Asia and Europe, while defeat in Russia could end his power. The Ukraine wheat fields and Carpathian oil lands are cited as world-shaping factors.
A compiled roster lists Graettinger and nearby residents serving in the Army Navy Air Corps Marines Coast Guard and field artillery units. The column invites corrections and notes these Times pages will be preserved for future readers.
The Farmers Co operative Creamery Company at Wallingford highlights its role as a home owned market for butterfat. It touts consistent best prices, community support, and ongoing commitment from managers, officers, and directors to mutual interests and future growth.
The notice urges customers to place orders early as Twine prices are set. It notes Twine was purchased last October, signaling renewed supply and anticipated demand.
A readable fragment lists personnel with military service: Eugene Duffy Army, Leo Young Navy, L A Christensen Marines, Virgil C Starkey Infantry, Boyd Green, Clarence Cuthbert, Glenn McDonald, Frank Moffitt Army Motorcycle Squad. The items appear as a partial roster from or associated with Anderson Produce in Graettinger Iowa.
Local residents and visitors share a week of calls and gatherings in Osgood and nearby towns. Ed Bradley and family host and visit relatives. Ruthven, Laurens, Albert City, and Emmetsburg residents are listed as callers. A paint crew from St Joseph arrives to refresh the elevator and home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Delegates from Walnut 4-H attend Camp Foster.
FOR SALE Hereford bull 14 years old guaranteed breeder Bob Winter Graettinger 8-T-1x. FOR SALE Cabbage ground cherry dill tomato and other plants G C Coolidge 7-8-2-x. WANTED TO BUY house in Graettinger west of railroad tracks Cash Inquire at the Times Office 1-3-1. DANCE at Electric Park every Wed 10¢ before 9 18¢ after 9 Every Sat 19c G-26-2 x. FOR SALE Two 40 foot queen grain elevators in perfect working condition priced to sell Fred Spies T-3-tf a a. To t WANTED Pick-up fittings have new Case with o a ons pen bale feature A Tho Phone 4 on 160 Graettinger O-12-18.
Mr and Mrs Aadne Ness welcomed a son born at an Estherville hospital on Thursday June 24. Ethel Stokka of Story City visits sisters. Chrestiansen family reunion held near Graettinger with 80 members attending from Livermore Emmetsburg Ruthven Terril Estherville and Graettinger. Valedictory thanks to St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid for a Bible edition for the high school library. The Christiansen family reunion at Hans and Iver Christiansen’s West of Graettinger drew members from several towns. over 80 attended with noon picnic. Ellwood Hyatt and family from Nebraska helped celebrate a sixteenth birthday at the Lewis Larson home. West Sidewing Circle quilting event at I B Osher home with a shared lunch. Engagement announced Glenn Maaland and Charline Nisson of Ruthven. Glenn son of Dert Maaland. Ruthven native Katherville resident Le)], life notes and well wishes.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our wife and mother and for expressions of sympathy and floral gifts. - Lewis Christopher and Family. We also thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of our son and grandson and for floral remembrances. - Mr. and Mrs. George Drobst, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brobst, and Ole Olsen.
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