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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
6
The Graettinger Times outlines official aims for a large Army size, with forecasts ranging from six to nine million and notes that plans remain military secrets. It argues selective service seeks balance between defense needs and minimizing disruption to American families.
The piece outlines how nearly all single men aged 20 to 35 are being drafted or summoned as deferments fall away. It explains I A classifications for those with no genuine dependency, potential dependents grants, and a new 3 B category for war work. It notes the narrow deference window and urges single men under 36 to consider war duties.
The piece outlines wartime draft exemptions and deferrals for dependents and key war industry workers, noting that minor physical defects do not exempt. It discusses large army needs, the strain on farming labor, and the pull of wages in factories, while predicting army expansion tied to war outcomes and Russia and Japan developments.
Wartime notes discuss United States war bonds and the draft. If German and Japanese offensives shift, Army expansion may accelerate with more men 35 to 44 entering behind the lines for war industry work. No plans exist for 45 to 65. Also noted are a crocheted Lord's Supper panel and a stray humorous exchange on medicine and cards.
A revivalist prompts a Wisconsin man to repent during a meeting. The man hesitates, fearing the ongoing grand jury session. The crowd suggests forgiveness, while the revivalist notes the possible risk to the jurors.
Aunt Paw and Zeke Yawkley lead a front to a Tomlinville bank raid. Gap John son of Rumpus Ridge declines, claiming fatigue and a broken horse, saying he cannot join the pursuit today. Guapo Gus Nell wed to Widder MoXorkindale delays the plan with a vow to marry this afternoon.
Concrete Products offers a complete line including silos building blocks drain tile and well tile. Inquiries invited visit our shop to see available items and discuss project requirements.
A 19th century style locomotive and mail car from 1857 era were shown in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin to demonstrate fast mail dispatch. Locomotive No 35 mail car and Pullman No 9 traveled from Hannibal Missouri to St Joseph Missouri at 60 miles per hour. The display included the famous speed test and the mail clerk who invented pigeon holes for railway mail cars. Also noted: a giant seven ounce hen from Kossuth County and local political notes.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Kinnetz Saturday morning. Families hosted and visited at various homes including Leo Hinnetz, Mike Bradley, M O Smith, Duane Hirner, and Des Moines residents. Social events included a fan well party for Billie Tracy and notes of army departure for Merk and Julie Ann.
Mr and Mrs Albert Schealler and families visited relatives while Mr and Mrs John Schealler stayed with Frank Schealler in St Burg. Ed Herke daugh ter and family received visits from Carter Thoma and others. Jimmie Moffitt and Dorothy Sipes visited friends. Osgood Maple Grove teachers held a picnic and roller skating outing with parents and pupils. 4 H club members enjoyed skating at Haumetsburg Tuesday evening.
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