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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1941

Page

7

Bees swarm on bumper spark police dispute in Boone

A Boone resident found a swarm of bees on his car bumper prompting police to note no code requires arrest for a swarm. Jack Hoon of German Valley was called to handle the matter, while a bicycling route and town life details appear alongside a wedding ring recovery from Traer after 44 years of marriage. the ring carried the initial and wedding date.

Boone Jack Hoon John Claussen Near Traer Raymond Seirmens

Endre Worland Dies in Graettinger Friday Evening

Endre Worland funeral notices reveal a long life on Iowa farms, later town life, and deep family ties. The obituary honors his kindness, devotion to son and daughter, and the close circle of relatives, friends, and neighbors who mourned his passing.

Worland Meg Worlanth Nels Varland Nels Thompson Maple Grove Helge Varland Munson Chris Liusrson Maris Larson Tommy Hinders Leo Birdeen Larsen Brith Tom Benson Forest City Lyle Smith John Gerdes Woden Leslie Waldee Marion Tatfieff Ames Sarah Wallen Slaughter Rake Adolph Thompson Waterloo P. G. Johnson Long Beach Dennis Jane Bolstad Mya Otto Appel

Lutheran Mission Society to Meet at Mrs Alfred Westergard Home

The Lutheran Mission Society will meet Tuesday July 29 at the home of Mrs Alfred Westergard. A cordial invitation is extended to all. NLR. GG. 4d Club Meeting A NRB Gai 4-H Club of 12 mile Lake Two met Thursday at Butt Jensen’s home. Florence Jackson presided. Geneva Osher reported, and plans were made for the Farm Bureau meeting July 24. Ice cream cake and pie will be sold. Frances Byrne assisted the demonstration team Lois Nelson and Geneva Osher for the August Achievement show. Lunch by Mrs Jensen Frances Christensen.

Lutheran Mission Society Lutheran, Mission Society Alfred Westergard Aoe NLR NRB 12 Mile Lake Butt Jensen Gur Florence Jackson Geneva Osher Joe Brinkman Frances Byrne Lois Nelson Mrs. Jensen Frances Christensen

Graettinger Area Servicemen Listed in Army Navy and Air Corps

A community record lists Graettinger and vicinity boys serving in the U S armed forces. Names include George Major R E instructor, Horswell Vance Navy, Young Charles Navy, Grady Joseph Navy, Lundgren Chester Navy, with a note inviting corrections and indicating the list will be archived for posterity.

Graettinger and Vicinity Army Navy Air Corps Graettinger U. S Times George R. E Army Horswell Vance Navy Young Charles

Military personnel roster with multiple service branches listed

A long list of individuals with ranks and affiliations across Marines Navy Army Coast Guard Air Corps Field Artillery Cavalry and Infantry. Names include Christensen Gilbert McDonald Carol Larsen Lowell Helgeson Harolt Helgeson James Noble Willis Howard Jensen Malealnt ONeill Beh Doerning Bersaril Hermansen Donald Johnson George Dunlon Clayton Tuinson Melvin Voellmert Alfred Osher Uarnest Narman Yean Garber Burton Sandving Dale Tetersen Orvald Carter Robert Kleigl Robert Conway Lea Clemitson Art McCarty George Leonard James Jones Russell Thompson Faye K Hartman Leo Bosald Simonson Lloyd Argaubrieht Mark Joyce Leo Mammen Frank Kruse Kenneth Olsen Roly Brobst Earl Murray Delmar Oxley Albert Duffy eens Young Leo Christensen L RR Starkey Virgil C Green Boyd Cuthbert Clarence McDonald Glenn Moffitt Frank Army Motor

Christensen Gilbert Marines McDonald Carol Navy Larsen Lowell Helgeson Harolt James Noble Willis Fie Howard Field Artillery Jensen Malealnt Cavalry O'Neill Beh Doerning Bersaril Hermansen Donald Johnson George Dunlon Carl Dun Clayton Tuinson Melvin Voellmert Alfred Osher Uarnest Air Corps Narman Yean Garber Burton Sandving Dale Tetersen Orvald Carter Robert Infantry Kleigl Conway Lea Clemitson Art McCarty Leonard Jones Russell Chonpson Delmer Thompson Faye K Coast Guard Hartman Leo Bosald Simonson Lloyd Argaubrieht Mark Joyce Mammen Frank Kruse Kenneth Olsen Roly Brobst Earl Murray Delmar Oxley Albert Duffy Eens Army Young L. RR

Navy Enlistment Pay and Enlistment Benefits Details

The text describes pay potential during initial service and re enlistment benefits. It notes a possible cash bonus up to two hundred dollars and a plan for days leave with pay. It also references slang terms for depth charges and explosive ordnance used at sea, including “ash can” and “nep cans,” with details on deployment and safety distances.

F. K. O'Brien U. S. Navy Navy Uncle Sam Life In the Navy

Cycle Squad Deaths and Local Fish Loss Tale

A fragment reports Duke the black setter of Sheldon killed by a car on a nearby highway. It notes military roles for Erickson Elwood Joecker Hayes Petersen and Allen, and mentions Kenneth Swan of Titonka recovering a $25 dead fish tied to a fishing reel, with a pun on loss and gain.

Erickson Elwood Army Joecker, John Armored Division Hayes James Navy Petersen Dennis Merle Allen, Dwayne Duke Kenneth Swan

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Wawkeye Theater Gary Cooper The Tracy al Adolph Menjou and Carole Lani Graettinger Dairy Fred Lippold H. A. Eisenkast Joe Gabrielson H. P Frank Vasey Coolerator Graeettinger Electric Park D. M Por Salu Fred Spies Eureka A. H. Henningsen Norge Ss. W. Duhns Winrow Baling Harold Christensen Sactlinger Baling Aleer A. Td.thompson Craethirer Bed Springs Yccceegee Taclus Davenport & Chatrs Frighlalra Ices Ees Bill Deming Extherville, Juwa Endre Worland Elyn Tompkins Loretta Gamman Pasadena California Kenneth Swift Chicayse Dorothy Swift Ruth Lois Worland Long Leesun Und Don Judy Tompy Louise Garman Dane Rous Hieres Worlaint Sally ‘Ross Melmyre Swampscott Mass Erand Purerity Anamosa Die Swift Herman Warland Emily Walnut Township Joan Carne U.S. Navy Navy Trade Navy Trade Schools Fleet Farmers Grain Co Graettinger, Iowa Banking Oraftings State Bank Lowa Sheldon Aurind Farmers Creamery CO
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