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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
7
John Mills completes Chicago training and heads to a Pacific area station. Emmet Rolfson returns from USN duty with family dinners and best wishes. Local servicemen enlist, depart for training, or recover from injury as farm work and military posts are reported. A new alcohol process promises wartime savings and postwar food and material uses.
Twelve Mile Lake resident Emmet Rolfson from Navy Pier Chicago visited over the weekend to see his wife and relatives. Ole Dalen couple and family spent Friday evening at Albert Linn home north of Estherville. Mrs. Glenn Williams and Kaylene of Estherville arrived Monday for an extended visit with her parents. Ladies Aid at Lost Island church Thursday included Mrs. Jerold Bonstead, Mrs. Clarence Christiansen, and Mrs. L. A. Larson. L. A. Larson and sister Lena of Roland visited C. B. Larson and family on Sunday.
A fragment mentions a £0 agreement from May 1890 between J. KE. Jones and the Falls Cornet Band setting $2.50 per concert and Monday performances. The text then shifts to wartime rationing procedures detailing point value changes, OPA roles, rayon hose pricing and labeling, and basic ration book renewals for motorists outside the Eastern shortage area with July deadlines.
The article explains that to renew A and B gas ration coupons motorists must present two evidences: a signed back cover from the current ration book and a tire inspection record showing at least one inspection. It notes careful handling of back covers, proper mailing to local War Price and Rationing Boards, and procedures for supplemental BY and CG renewals with board approval, forms, and separate clerical operations.
First Lutheran Church announces Sunday July 18 with Bible school at 10 and divine service at 11. Luther League plans Port Defendant trip with 7 pm meeting and transportation for all. Tuesday July 20 Ladies Chorus at 8 pm. Our Saviors Lost Island lists July 18 services and classes. Graettinger Pastor Graettinger July 18 worship and Sunday school times, July 21 Ladies Aid meeting, and tax drive for navy donations. Installation for the new pastor set for Sunday July 25.
Town council minutes list salaries taxes and city expenses including milk inspection 3.00 light plant 56.48 water salaries 17.50 24.50 12.00 tax 9.07 library supplies 72.08 mowing 5.00 bonds insurance 40.60 street work 18.00 graveling 434.70 and various vendors Pac Alto County Iowa city services and stock items reflected in The Graettinger Times proceeding bill.
Joseph L. Flood, former Emmetsburg resident, died of pneumonia June 20 in a Seattle hospital after a World War I service and railroad career. Funeral held at St Thomas Church with military rites. survivors include widow Zora Hawke Flood and five children. The Emmetsburg Reporter and Times note the editor's loss and extend sympathy.
Mrs A D McWilliams entertained Embroidery club members Tuesday afternoon with social time and dainty refreshments. The Catholic Missionary Society plans to meet next Tuesday at Mrs Jack Jacksons home with all invited. WSC W Meet July 22 at church dining room at 2:00 p m with Mrs Kenneth Starkey leading worship and Mrs Kenneth Harding guiding the program.
Fragmentary listing shows various egg sizes and poultry terms with price stamps in cents. Reads like a market ad with entries for eggs, butlers, springs, leghorns, light and heavy hens, and roosters.
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