Stars and Stripes Home Front Notes on Graettinger Boys
The Times reports Graettinger men in service and home visits. Dick Fitzpatrick and Arnold Dalen return from military duty, Don Graettinger visits from Navy at Lakehurst, and Major Kreizenbeck now overseas. Rubber drives, July War Bonds, and camp life at Fort Lewis and Camp Polk are noted with community support messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F .W. Kreizenbeck
Graettinger
Krelzenbeck
Iowa City
Krom
Ft. Lewis
Arlo Duhn
Fort Lewis
Washington
144Th
Field Artillery
Graecttinger
Supervisor Robinson Taken Ill at Arnolds Park to Emmetsburg
J M Robinson was taken ill at Arnolds Park last week with a stomach ailment. He was sent home and then admitted to Emmetsburg hospital. The Robinson family were at the lakes when he was stricken. Graettinger friends hope for a swift recovery and that he will be about again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. MM
Kevinson
Arnolds Park
Ure Emmetsburg Hospital
J. M. Robinson
Lee Robinson
Local Boys Pass CAA Screen Test at Estherville
Several Estherville area youths passed the CAA screening test last week. Those succeeding will be considered for summer flying training in Estherville with possible later steps in Des Moines, including a physical and oath into service. Names listed include Joe Green Tom Sullivan Win Brown Win Schang Clarence Place Harlan Place John Fitzpatrick Merle Jensen Henry Louis Mametaburg Robert Whitney Rodman John Thomas Wallingford Frank Marcus Ringsted Harold Brady and Richard Hermanson Ruthven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAA
Estherville
Des Moines
Joe Green
Tom Sullivan
Win
Brown
Schang
Graettinger
Clarence Place
Harlan Place
John Fitzpatrick
Merle Jensen
Henry Louis
Mametaburg
Robert Whitney
Rodman
John Thomas
Wallingford
Frank Marcus
Ringsted
Harold Brady
Tichard Hermanson
Ruthven
Miss Kelley Leads Graettinger Band Night Concert
Miss Kelley, the new instrumental music instructor in the Graettinger schools, conducted the regular Wednesday night concert and filled in for the band last Monday. Some members were away on vacation, but former players supplemented. Summer instruction benefits the band. Kelley is viewed as a capable instructor. Pupil prospects from outside the district should consider Graettinger musical opportunities, as several tuition pupils have won state honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kelley
Graettinger
Iruition
Iversons From Fargo Visit Graettinger Relatives
Mr and Mrs Iver Iverson arrive from Fargo North Dakota for a family visit in Graettinger at the homes of Elmer Iverson and Robert Fisenbast and with other relatives. The Iversons left Graettinger more than 37 years ago where Mr Iverson once clerked in E J Mitshuil store. He is a brother of the late Louie Iverson of Graettinger and appears hearty during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Iverson
Fargo
North Dakota
Elmer Iverson
Robert Fisenbast
Iverson
Graettinger
Dakota
E. J. Mitshuil
Frid Simonsen
Louie Iverson
Mr. Iverson
Torrential Rain Drenches Graettinger Crops
Heavy downpour at 2:30 this afternoon drenched Graettinger for about thirty minutes, with twenty minutes of torrential rain and gusty wind. The storm likely damaged grain stalks and washed out some crops in the area, though no hail was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Improvement News From Town This Week
The residence of Dr and Mrs J J McManus was freshly painted. A cement sidewall was added in front of the Arthur Aimierson residence known as the Fischer hospital. New walks are poured on the business street this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McManus
Arthur Aimierson
Fischer Hospital
Husky Soldier Ready for Action in Incoming Division
Readable OCR fragment describes a fit young soldier eager for combat as his division nears contact with the enemy, portraying determination and readiness for action in the American war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhis
VFW Helps Youths Enter U S Army Air Corps
Young men aged 18 to 26 may apply through the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Emmetsburg Iowa to join the Aviation Cadets program. The VFW will run army air corps physical and mental tests with special examinations in the Court House, plus prep courses to overcome minor medical and academic gaps. Local officials provide screenings, and cadets receive $75 monthly during training with possible commissions on graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S S. Army Air Corps
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Finmersburg
Crore Kier
Army Air Corps
VFW
Court House
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Henry Arnold
Army Air Forces
VEPW
VEW
Air Corps
Proram
Julius J. Skow
Emery F. Nefstead
Olene Jacolson
Nan C. Glennon
Mien
Hmmetsburg
Suss and Ritzman Re-elected Officers in County Legion Auxiliary
Miss Clara J. Suss was re-elected president and Mrs. A W Ritzman re-elected secretary for the coming year at the county Legion Auxiliary meeting in Mallard on June 16. Mrs L R West of West Bend was chosen vice president. Miss Suss offered two one dollar war stamps for the unit with most Red Cross sewing and knitting, won by Gracttinger. It was voted to hold only two county auxiliary meetings annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara J. Suss
the Legion Auxiliary
A. W. Ritzman
Mallard
L. R. West
West Bend
Kenneth McCombs Hand Injury From Drill Press Accident
Kenneth McCombs of San Diego California suffered a severe hand injury when a drill press fault released a punch press. He will be unable to operate the press for two months and assists with office tasks in the meantime. Local friends mourn his misfortune and his brother Donald has been in hospital recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
mcCombs
San Die
California
Donald
Peter Miller Buys M. E. Mahan Residence In Graettinger
Peter Miller has purchased the M. Fr. Mahan residence across from Graettinger Block and Tile Co. The home, once owned by Thomas Mahan and long occupied by the late M. M. Mahan, will receive improvements before Miller moves in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Miller
M. Fr. Mahan
Graettinger Block & Tile Co
Thomas Mahan
M. M. Mahan
Miller
Frank Brady Injured in Emmetsburg Truck Crash
Frank Brady, an Emmetsburg auto salesman, sustained fractured ribs and cuts when struck by a truck Friday evening. His wife Mrs. Brady was knocked down and bruised, their son escaped unharmed. The truck driver was held for reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brady
Emmetsburg
Brady
Marriage of Mary Maton and Clarence Skattebo
Clarence Skattebo and Mary Margaret Maton wed at the Least Island Lutheran on June 30 in a ceremony with a single ring. The couple, from Ruthven and Wallingford, plan to reside in Des Moines after the groom enters an advanced aviation program. many relatives from several states attended. Local notes praise the couple and extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diure
Mary Margaret Maton
Mars
Bloyd Maton
Ruthven
Mor
Warnest Ke Skatteba
Clarence Skatteba
Wallingfore
TD. G. Hinderaker
Wallingford
J. F. Masted
Sherman Gunnersong
Lohengrin
Wagner
LeRoy Gunderson
Joliet
Winvis
Mel
Alfred Ness
Story City
Mendelssohn
Marcel
Lucile Nielson
Skatteba
Lir Loyd Toone
Estherville
Richard Hermansen
Me. Everett
Eaton
Ruthven High School
Waldorf Junior College
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Rossie Consolidated School
Skattebo
Grachtinger High School
Des Moines
M.r. Brown
Sioux Falls
Clayton Addrich
Douglas
Baltimore
Mary Brown
Venita Brown
Holmetaburg
Moratul
Elmer Myers
Milford
John Rouse
Ayrshire
Gail Piper
Spencer
Alvin Weir
Gradlinger
Henry Loshlam
Teril
Nels Osher
Asher P
Lloyd Skattebo
Art Skattebo
Fritz Skattebo
Victor Henningsen
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
LeRoy Gundersen
Robert
Minais
the Times
Graettinger
Mrs. Skattebo
Wm Penn Very Ill At Home Of Son In Estherville
Wm Penn is very ill at the home of his son Robert in Estherville. He is advanced in years and there is little hope for recovery from his present condition. Old friends here hope for an early improvement in his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Penn
Son
Estherville
Penn
Robert
Thoreson Sisters Return From South Bend Visit
Thelma and Alys Thoreson returned home from South Bend Indiana to visit their parents Mr and Mrs C L Thoreson. Thelma teaches in South Bend schools and will be home for the summer. Alys works for Bendix Co and was home for a week. Bendix employs about 18 000 people. Before South Bend Miss Alys Thoreson taught at Cylin der school. Miss Thelma Thoreson has taught in South Bend for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lndiana
Thelma
Alys Thoreson
South Bend
Indiana
C. L. ‘Thoreson
Bendix Co
Cylinder
Thelma Thoreson
Ice Cream Social at St Paul Church This Saturday
The St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid will host an ice cream social in church parlors on Saturday July 11. Serving starts at three o'clock and runs through the evening with hot beef sandwiches gravy pickles pie cake ice and coffee. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Church
St. Paul
Employed In Washington DC Family Ties to Work
Washington Floyd Tening and his son Francis are both employed in Washington DC. They wait in the same building housing DM. Widsnes office. Floyd first secured work in Washington and Francis left later for the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Floyd Tening
Son Frincis
Washinton
DM. Widsnes Offive
Woy
Francis
Lost Island Cream Scoring Team Tops In Contest
Lost Island cream judging team won first place at the annual state brand competition in Mason City. The top scorers included Mary Jane Suss and Wao, with team members Petersen Christiansen Andersen and Westergard among honorees. West Bend and Lu st husville ranked second and third. Local patrons and operators, including Mr Medin, lauded the team’s strong showing as village pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agong
Lost Island Creamery Co
Testems
Town State Brand
Mason City
Dane
Mary Jane Suss
Secant Haman
Shel Wao
Petersen
Fred Christians
Mrs Con Sullivan Victim Of Heart Attack Early Sunday
Mrs Con Sullivan of Joliet died of a heart attack at 1 45 Sunday morning funeral held Wednesday morning. Deceased is survived by several children and a married daughter Mayme of Arizona who was home on a two weeks visit. The Sullivan family resided at Ospood in the 90s. She was a fine Christian woman, and her death is mourned by many relatives. The Times extends sympathy to the sorrowing children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Sullivan
Joliet
Hlingis
Dahn J. Sullivan
Graettinger
Sullivan
Mayme
Arizona
Ospood
Fourth of July Draws Record Crowds at Parks and Picnics
Fourth of July was ideal for picnics and celebrations with Arnolds Park hosting a record crowd and large attendance at the South Wal ner picnic. Hundreds enjoyed a church dinner and a patriotic program led by Rev. dulins ff, Masted 48. Dethany Lutheran in Mametsburge drew another immense crowd both day and night. A boat display with colored lights and fireworks lit the water, as South Walaul and Enenetebury drew big crowds on the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnolds Park
South Walner
Dulins Ff
Dethany Lutheran
Mametsburge
South Walaul
Enenetebury
Methodist Camp Groups Form at Spirit Lake Event
Mrs A D McWilliams leads Queen Esther girls at Spirit Lake camp ground this week. Miss Gwendolyn McWilliams is a member. Mrs McWilliams and the group left for the lakes Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. McWilliams
Spirit Lake
Gwendolyn McWilliams
Rain and hail storm hits Sunday afternoon
A short but intense storm Sunday brought heavy rain and a large amount of hail between Wallingford and Estherville. No wind accompanied the weather event and no hail damage or injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruenager
Wallingford
Estherville
Have You Any Regrets As Rubber Drive Nears End
Last minute appeal urges Americans to donate old rubber items to support military needs before rubber drive ends. Mentions nationwide campaign, worth of every pound, and local organizers Howard Horswell and Otto Appel. Encourages households to search for overshoes shoes hoses tires and tubes and deliver to filling stations or delivery men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Wigim
U. S
Howard Horswell
Graettinger Liive
Otto Appel
Home from Rochester and recovering health
Ole O Petersen returned from Rochester hospital after three weeks with two surgeries and is gaining weight. The Rootars advised rest for three months and Betty urged adherence to doctors orders. Peter Jormliensen recently came home from hospital, while Terteanabi also recuperates after surgery. Friends report good improvement in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ole O. Petersen
Theinnes
Rochester Hospital
Rootars
Peter Jormiensen
Terteanabi
Tron
Bob Simonsen Recovering After Estherville Hospital Operation
Robert Simonsen of Graettinger underwent a major operation at Turk View hospital in Estherville earlier this week and, to the relief of many Graettinger friends, is recovering nicely with hopes for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Simonsen
Graettinger
Turk View Hospital
Estherville
Weathered July Beginnings Highlight Cool Start
July started unusually cold with wet weather through July 6. Many homes relied on furnace fires early, while vegetation grew well. Small grains show promise and the corn outlook appears strong despite cool weeks.
New Sidewalks Improve City Park Area
New sidewalks are being laid in front of the Hawkeye Theatre City Park J M Resh building Watson hall Times office and Our Own Hardware. Peter Miller & Son serve as contractors overseeing the project noting improvements are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Theatre
J. M. Resh
Watson Hall
Times Office
Peter Miller & Son
Wallingford Church Basement Remodel Underway
The basement of Wallingford Lutheran church is being remodeled this week with tinted plaster on walls and ceiling and a new floor installation. Elmer Keldman leads plastering while Mir and Sam Gunderson handle carpentry duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Wallingford Lutheran Church
Elmer Keldman
Mir
Sam Gunderson
Leased fine apartment by Postmaster O Connor
Postmaster W. T. O Connor leased the front apartment by P J Paulsen brick building. Three rooms have been neatly paid and decorated by George Frick. Mr O Connor moved into his new quarters the first of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. O'Connor
P. J. Paulsen
George Frick
O'Connor
Youngest Market Shop Patron Likely a Barber Trim record
Larry Wayne Craig, one month old son of Mr and Mrs Wilard Craig of Leon, is described as the youngest barbershop patron in Tawa. His notable hair prompted a trip to George Fuller's barbershop for a neat trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa
Larry Wayne Craig
Wilard Craig
Leon
Larry
George Fuller
A Good Idea Buy a July War Bond Today
A call to action urges readers to purchase a July War Bond now. The notice emphasizes civic duty and financial support for wartime efforts, appealing to citizens to lend money to the country through the bond program.
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the Stars and Stripes
Marines
Richard Fitzpatrick
Dick’ Fitzpatrick
Dan Hnitzpatrick
Arnold Dalen
Ingvold Dalen
Edwin Dalen
Ole Dalen
John Boecker
Wm. Boecker
Hoecker
Don Graettinger
Louie Gruettinger
Don
Navy
Lakehurst
New Jersey
United States
Sanjtty
Corp
Ellis Lundgren
Times
Camp Polk
A.E. Lundgren
Glenn
Ellis
Third Armored
Mid-West
Robinson
Emmetsburg Hospital
Mrs. Iver Iverson
Fargo, North Dakota
U.S. Air Corps
Kenneth McCombs
M. E. Mahan
Clarence Skattebo
Mary M. Eaton
Lost Island Cream
Methodist
Bob Simonsen
Estherville Hospital
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