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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
11
Graettinger answers President Roosevelt on the old rubber drive with strong local participation. Howard Horswell reports 26 700 pounds collected by last night, with final totals near 40 000 pounds expected. Citizens urged to search homes and businesses for every scrap of old rubber to support war needs.
John Mesten of Minot North Dakota, a Graettinger alumnus now running a Minot grocery with his wife, spent Sunday visiting his old circle including his daughter Mrs W D Enger in Worthington Minnesota. He recalled founding the first farm homestead northwest of Graettinger and left the area more than four decades ago.
Glenn Lundgren returned from Camp Polk for a short home visit with his parents and Mrs. A. T. Lundgren. His brother Lis and Ellis serve at Camp Polk, with Chester in the navy in the Pacific. Chester sent a Father’s Day telegram. Glenn, a husky armored infantryman, enjoyed the trip despite the south’s heat and rain and the yellow fever scare that troubled the base.
The Reverend Wigdahl, pastor of the Lutheran church in Mason City and brother of Sam Wigdahl of Ruthven, has moved to Kansas to accept a new call. He led the Mason City church until recently.
Peter Miller announces completion of the cement sidewalk to the light plant ahead of the scheduled open house day. The project provides a finished path to the facility, enhancing access for visitors and workers alike.
A county American Legion meeting will be held in Emmetsburg on Thursday July 2 at 5 pm. Officers will be elected and defense topics will be discussed with a talk by a guest speaker. Lunch will be served in the evening and Palo Alto legion members are urged to attend with county commander Frans Swanson.
A ten week program on first aid is starting every Monday evening at C Monara. Ded P McManus will lead the instruction with assistance from Mrs A H Cameron RN. The invitation requests attendance and notes the course runs weekly through ten weeks.
Mr and Mrs R Livingston and daughter left Grlinger for Knobinster Missouri where Mr Livingston will take a defense project job. George Frick will operate the Hawkeye Theatre in Gract tinger during the absence. Livingstons hope to return to Gradlinver after the emergency. Mrs Livingston opposes Alaska. The Times applauds their likable nature and recalls their many friends in the community.
Rev Wicks resigns as pastor at Rathven Lutheran church and accepts a call at Sioux Falls South Dakota. He will relocate September first. He served the Lost Island charge from Mansager departure until Masted’s installation.
Mr George assumed office in April this year and on April 1 1942 quietly marked his fiftieth anniversary as a resident and as a businessman of Graettinger.
Edwin Graettinger becomes the new assistant at Graettinger State Bank succeeding Stanford Raleigh who will soon leave for the army. A G. H. S. graduate, he is described as a likeable young man who will become valuable once acquainted with bank work. The Times wishes him success.
Estherville coach Elmer Starr, a caller at the Times office today, interviewed prospective junior college students. Starr and Edward Sullivan discussed basketball activities at Emmetsburg Junior College in 1935 and 1936.
Gyachtinger business rooms will stay open Friday night July 3 and Saturday forenoon July 4 until 11 o clock.
Robert Ryan 11 of Kaunetabury is dead after a 22 caliber rifle discharged while James Ryan and James Neary rode nearby along the river. The bullet struck his side and abdomen. James Ryan ran to fetch help. the youth was conscious before hospital care. Survived by parents Bert and Mrs Ryan and siblings Jeanne Enid Margaret Ann Arbor Virginia and three brothers.
The Ladies of South Walnut will host a Fourth of July dinner with scalloped potatoes and chicken, meat loaf, beans, cabbage, salad, bread, pie, and coffee. A patriotic program in the afternoon features Rev. D. Masted as principal speaker, with possible fireworks in the evening.
Mrs. Sullivan of Washington D C visits family in Camarillo and Los Angeles this week. her brother Edward arrives from Los Angeles for a home visit before returning to school at St. John’s. He is a student at Camarillo’s St. John’s.
Eugene Duffy’s letter from May 22 describes Emerald Isle as beautiful with grand scenery. He notes small fields, left-hand traffic, horse drawn vehicles, friendly locals, and limited mail reception while quarters and food meet expectations.
Estherville Miss Mise dine Willow daughter of Charles Willey wed Lieutenant Raymond Nelson Saturday in Gatesville Texas. The ceremony at the Methodist church followed by a reception at the Royal hotel. Both families and many friends attended as Nelson prepares to join Army service.
A Graettinger nursing class of 24 completed its training under Mrs AJ Cameron RN. Certificates will soon be issued to graduates including Mas Art McWilliams, Mrs Albert Masters, Mrs Wa Blossack, and many others.
Prospective flyers will undergo screening tests Friday evening at Motherville High School on the second floor. The free eight week training course covers full time instruction for service pilot candidates, with government providing board, room, textbooks, health and accident insurance. The program is available to all enrollees and others wishing to join this summer or fall.
Dick Spies son of Mr and Mrs Curl Spies will leave for West Point for training. He recently discharged from service and enlisted in aviation before being ordered to West Point. Lloyd Appleton a West Point physical instructor and Mrs Linda Spies provide support as Spies begins a career in the military.
Ruthven ladies plan a charitable event next Sunday offering a dinner and bazaar. The effort invites residents of Grant, Irington, Emmetsburg, and nearby areas to attend and support the parish activity.
Charley Svry Ruthven son of Mr and Mrs Martin Steward Graetlinger left for Oak land California to work as a welder in shipbuilding defense projects. Mrs Stewart will manage his Ruthven welding business. Edward and Tom Sullivan Ted arty attended the aviation meet at Matherville Friday evening. Two meetings were held last week to form a new aviation training branch at Estherville. Misses Vivian Mary and Helen Sullivan attended but were not interested in flying.
J. J. and Edward Sullivan attended the Sunday morning service as part of the first communion class. Gerald Galloper, nephew of the Timen publisher, joined the class along with a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart.
Community club and Graettinger light plant staff invite locals to tour the plant this Saturday June 27 from 100 penny to 1000 penny cotter. guests may register for a chance at a prize. Visitors will see the plant and may win small gifts. event aims to showcase electric work and local business activity.
The notice invites Graettinger residents and nearby people to inspect the new municipal power plant on Saturday June 27. Key figures include trustees Shaver and Merlin Geving, plant superintendent, amid pride in the project.
From our files we preserve a copy about the electric light election in Jod Graettinger. The note describes pictures and goodwill ads from local and outside businesses extending best wishes to the new plant. Prizes at a Saturday night event include a $2 war bond and about $18 in stamps. attendance not required to win. Parents should accompany children under 10 during plant tours. public event urged for Saturday dime 27.
Emmetsburg photographer CG Milum, proprietor of Palo Alto studios, contributes this week. Milum operates a well equipped studio in Minmetsburg with lighting valued around $1000. He stays busy with portraits, group photographs, opienics, and gatherings, delivering high quality work.
The paper announces extra copies available this week at a special price while supply lasts. The issue urges readers to read and save it, claiming it will be valuable years from now.
A fragment notes heavy rain events and shifting weather, with references to corn crops and moisture. The text hints at unfavorable mixing conditions and improving prospects. Details are unclear but suggests ongoing rain impact and crop expectations.
Carmen Miller and Graeutinger departed for California two months ago securing railroad work. Mrs Miller followed three weeks later to join her husband. The Times wishes Mr and Mrs Miller happiness in the West.
Peter Jorgensen of Graettinger recently underwent a surgical operation at Mayo Hospital and is recovering nicely. He left the hospital last week but returns daily for examinations. Graettinger friends will be pleased at his improvement.
A new sidewall has been laid on the east side of the James Culm business building, occupied by Jack Jackson.
Mr and Mrs Merle Young departed for Alliance Nebraska on Thursday where Mr Young has secured work in a defense plant The move marks a shift in employment amid wartime production and signals the couple’s relocation to support defense industry efforts.
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