War opinion piece urges steady effort and cautious optimism
A Graettinger Times column argues that unified American resolve and extensive preparation are essential for success in World War II. It praises leadership while warning against complacency, notes production gains, cites transportation and U boat challenges, and highlights China's role and airfield strategy as crucial to counter Japan and the Axis. The piece emphasizes steady, disciplined effort over panic.
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Dorothy Thompson
Axis
MacArthur
South Pacific
Burma
Europe
Hitler
United Nations
Osgood News and Local Visits Across Emmetsburg
Osgood News notes visits by Moffitt and Marvin to Ed Herke’s home, Leona Kinnetz of Emmetsburg visiting her parents, and multiple local families gathering Sunday afternoon. Several residents attended events, including a 4 H rally at Harrison Park after the afternoon gathering and supper.
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Moffitt
Marvin
Mofsister
Ed Herke
Leona Kinnetz
Emmetsburg
Leo Kinnetz
L. H. Schumacher
Bernard Bradley and Jr
Jim Manan
Mike Bradley
Leo Hickey
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IT WORKS Age Trick And Army Honor For Thomas Benecke
A curious age trick explains how to deduce someone's age and birth month. The piece notes Thomas Benecke born May 2, 1942 becomes the youngest honorary Sergeant Major in the U S Army, with wartime and local fundraising mentions.
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Thomas Benecke
Robert O. Benecke
Ogden
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
U. S. Army
Peyton Brothers Visit Theme Port in Navy Era
Two brothers recently serving in the United States Navy were in Theme Port together, sharing a rare family reunion during active duty. The visit highlights ongoing naval duty and personal ties amid military service.
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Peyton
Ephemeral Maxims and Odd Local Snippets
A collage of gruff aphorisms, fragments, and local vignettes from Graettinger notes. A late night home entrance, a wary funeral quip, a wedding scene, and a Comical tea tale from Australia reveal quirky small town life and quirky humor through hazy OCR scraps.
Stars and Stripes From The Boys In Service News
Letters from servicemen recount training and camps. Leland Knutsen and Karl Rasmussen join the army. Henry Petersen visits Graettinger after six months in tank corps. Camp Barkeley Texas letter from Holger Jensen notes heat and travel. The LaFoliette brothers from Indianola graduate with diplomas at Simpson College.
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Leland Knutsen
Karl Rasmussen
the Times
Henry Petersen
Ben Petersen
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Graettinger
Henry
Tank Corps
Camp Barkeley
Texas
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Holger Jensen
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Evergreen
Mid- West
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Iena
Lew Ayres
Hollywoo
Residence For Sale M. E. Mahan Residence in Graettinger
A notice notes the M E Mahan residence sale in Graettinger and the author will be in Graettinger Thursday and Friday. It mentions a Siamese twin pig displayed in Belmond in a doctor's office window, described as two bodies eight legs two tails four ears and one head. The pig lived briefly and the two bodies breathed separately. Carl Mennenga near Belmond transported it for display.
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Belmond
Carl Mennenga
Church Notices and Local Services Listings
Methodist Church Sunchoo services at 10 and 11 a m with Epworth League and choir practice at 7 45 p m Rev Wm G Bohr pastor Immaculate Conception Masses 7 30 and 9 30 Confession first and third Saturdays 4 to 5 30 and 8 to 9 p m Rev D K Hurley pastor St Pauls Lutheran Church Graettinger 9 15 worship 10 15 Sunday school at Graettinger 9 45 at South Walnut 10 45 worship at South Walnut Parochial school begins June 15 at South Walnut Rev Werner N Carlsen pastor First Lutheran Church services June 14 1 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am W M F at Hans Sandvik Friday June 12 2 00 pm
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Sunchoo
Epworth League
Wm. G. Bohr
Immaculate Conception
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Graettinger
South Walnut
South Walnut Church
Werner N. Carlsen
Hans Sandvik
Classified Ads FOR RENT Modern apartment
FOR RENT Modern apartment listing reads like a brief classified item. It mentions owners or managers Mires and P. J. Dous and a date stamp 5-7-1, indicating availability or posting time.
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Mires
P. J. Dous
Social Items From Local Clubs and Meetings
Multiple social notices report club events including Two Table Bridge with high score by Mrs. C A Jensen. Royal Neighbors meeting hosted by Mrs John Hester. Embroidery Club gathering hosted by Mrs A H Cameron. Vernon Volunteers monthly meeting May 26 1942 with a spinach tomato corn canning demonstration by Mrs Margaret Pratt for 36 attendees and a luncheon served by local ladies.
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A. W. Ritzman
C. A. Jensen
Clore
RNX
John Hester
Royal
Ewes
Vernon
Vernon Volunteers
John Brown
Margaret Pratt
Pye
J. M. Snyder
Gust Carlson
S.j.torkelson
Ulvich Juhl
Mais
John Tindall
Local grocer highlights meats and dairy selection
A neighborhood market promotes a large assortment of fresh and cured meats and dairy goods. It invites customers to request special items for Sunday dinners and emphasizes its ongoing stock of cream and milk.
Choral Union Practice and Church Announcements
Choral Union rehearsals set for Esther ville Circuit Monday June 15 at 8 p m. All singers urged to attend. Choir practice Tuesday June 16. L D R Birthday party at church parlors for mothers and fathers of members June 18 at 7:00 p m. Our Saviors Lutheran Lost Island announces services June 14 at 11 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m with Bible school continuing. No confirmation class during Bible school.
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Estherville
Urgel
Bomn
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of
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