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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
7
The government openly distrusts Soviet Russia and condemns Communist ideology. Britain emphasizes its firm stance in a broader assessment of the Soviet threat and related economic considerations.
The article surveys American views on Russia as ally, Britain's air raids on Germany, and the evolving balance of power. It cites Roosevelt and Churchill, questions Japan's stance, and predicts U.S. warplane and ship production reaching high mass output, with improved aircraft quality and armor, to bolster Britain.
State weed law requires property owners to cut weeds along Walnut Township roads by July 25. If owners fail, the township will do the work and charge adjoining property for the cost, per John Carney, Weed Commissioner.
Mrs. Carter Thomas of Mason City spent Sunday with G Mills. Jene Coburn from Ruthven stayed at Fred Newel’s. Elmer Powers and family visited Oswig. Robert Schutt of Depew spent Sunday with Leo Kinnett. Several families toured Des Moines and Storm Lake. Mrs. Smiths and children returned from a two week vacation. Frances Bradley spent the week at McConnells. Mrs. Juhl hosted visitors. 4-H meeting set for July 9 at Kinnewts. Various visits to and from Emmetsburg, Ringsted, and Wallingford noted. Illnesses include Mrs. Frank Smith in Emmetsburg hospital since June 25.
The text records a string of social visits and travels: Wm Schutt family near Depew hosted the 4th. Maurice and M O Smith visited. M O Smith and Pat Lambe and Leona Kinnett spent an evening at F L Lambe’s. G E Mills spent the weekend with Winterset relatives. C E Moffitt and son and H Brobst with family visited Emmetsburg. Maurice Moffitt of Maple Hill vacationing with cousin Jimmie Moffitt. Elbert Powers hosted a party. Day Creamer and R Laabs with Amanda Schutt visited Leo Kinnett. Eva Anderson and Evelyn Mahan returned from Camp Foster.
Jane se Larson led a group of girls to Lake Okoboji on Thursday planning a weeklong stay. Attending were Marjorie, Lorene Young, Dorothy Olson, Doris Peterson, and Margaret Gilbaugh with Blanche Young of Charles City as chaperone. Nearby visits include E B Osher, dain Farmer home, and Carl Larson home. The N R G 4H club held a conservation hike to Fort Defiance for breakfast and park trails.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lambe and daughters returned to Chicago Saturday. Miss Alice Lawler Ogden spent the past week with Laura Frances Stillman. Marvin Larson and Mut Erickson Mason City were callers at the Art Richardson home Sunday. The Laursons welcomed a new baby boy. Luther League party at Sam Torkelson home. Dwayne Lammers attended Spirit Lake Bible Camp. Vernon 4 H girls played kitten ball 20 to 15 at Lost Island. they challenge any team. Happy Day club hosted by Mrs Ralph Tindal and Mrs Gilbert Reeves. Vernon climber 4 H club met at Ruth and Virginia Stillman home July 9. plan bike tour and swimming party for July 17. district camp reports from Okoboji given.
Verna Richardson and Gladyce Jans senior girls shared a tasty lunch and kitten ball practice then posed for a group picture. A car driven by Norman H. Mueller Elmore struck two young colts, wrecking the car but leaving Mueller unharmed. Fred Dahl of Granada collided with four horses near Swea City. no horse injuries. About 50 gallons of gasoline spilled in LeMars area, fumes prompted safety warnings against matches.
Notice that the Board of Supervisors of Palo Alto County Iowa will meet August 1 1941 at 1 00 p m at the Court House Emmetsburg to hear taxpayers for or against the 1942 expenditure estimates County Auditor Martin Thompson estimates taxes per 1000 of assessed value at 88 11</s>
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