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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1943
Page
5
Wartime guidance explains marking point values on every rationed item and clipping Official Table of Point Values from the newspaper. Households are urged to plan weekly, allot a fixed 48 points, and budget points before shopping. A list shows common canned foods with weights and point values to aid budgeting.
The article details ration values for foods and beverages in March including juice, tomato products, grape and pineapple juices, sugar allotments, and the 7 day overlap period for first and second period stamps. It also notes a six month gasoline allotment for farm tractors and non highway equipment and a program turning stockings into parachutes with a yield of seven chutes per 100 pounds.
Red Cross March drive sets an $880 quota for Gruettinger, Walnut and Vernon. Workers are on the job and are meeting with strong support. The piece notes the public already understands the mercy work of the Red Cross, especially for service members and disaster victims.
Mr and Mrs R P Peterson of Missouri Valley Iowa have located in the vicinity They purchased the Warren Christianson residence west of the M C Grodland residence and will move it to the farm of their son Carl I Peterson west of Graettinger They are staying with their son and family Graettinger extends a cordial welcome to Mr and Mrs Peterson
A group of 84 boys from Emmetsburg left Sunday to join the U S Army. Of the 53 percent who took the examination 37 passed and one was disqualified. Three boys were transferred to other boards and 83 departed for Camp Dodge. Listed are the names of those traveling, including Donald Hartman and multiple Emmetsburg residents such as Elmer Ranwart and others from nearby towns Curlew Mallard Ruthven Ayrshire and West Bend.
Graettinger boys win by a comfortable margin while the girls lose a close game after leading late. The season shows improvement despite wartime coaching changes and rationing affecting attendance. Readiness for next season grows as seniors depart. Iowa ration calendar details follow with multiple class and fuel coupon deadlines through spring.
Miss Clara J Suss of Graettinger has enlisted in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and will leave Sunday for training in Des Moines. A recent Estherville party honored her amid wedding anniversaries for Mr and Mrs Wickens and Mr and Mrs Peterson.
The scene pits Jewish suppliers against local printers as each vies to ink school graduation invitations. Out of town solicitors claim orders come from the Grachtinger Times, a falsehood rarely uncovered until after a contract is signed.
War Price and Rationing Board No 74 praises volunteers for aiding the successful registration for War Ration Book 1. About 14 250 persons registered last week and the figure is expected to rise in the coming weeks. Those not yet issued a ration book can apply next week with the local board in Emmitsburg Iowa.
Pupil honorees earning B or above across all subjects include seniors George Frick and Arnold Nielsen. juniors Virginia Duus Selen Gilbaugh Lois Nelson Phyllis Petersen Bonnie Slentker. sophomores Henry Appel Ruth Frick Shirley Sipes Doris Sandvix Doris Webbe. freshmen Margaret Cameron Delores Clemensen Frances Tlerky Madge Jacobson Valois Jensen Phylis Morlan Keith ONeal Clyde Westfall.
The Times received a short note from H. M. Jensen of Camp Lowa Hackensack Minnesota clarifying the camp is a hunting trapping and fishing area not a military post. He is formerly of Graettinger and uncle to Quinten Jensen with son Robert at Minnesota University in the Marine Corps reserve likely called to active duty later this month.
Miss Doris Irene Neet, Graettinger, has joined the SPARS, the Coast Guard auxiliary, and expects training next week, with initial assignment outside Iowa. She previously taught at Vernon No. 2 and resigned her position. The Times wishes her success in service. Also listed are Marine Corps officer recruitment notices in Des Moines for specialists and 17 year old officer reserves, with age ranges, qualifications, and application details.
Wallingford hosts its annual market lay sale and Ladies Aid dinner with details pending. Separate federal notices seek agricultural aids in Washington DC with duties in labs tests surveys and investigations on resource use. Salaries range from 1762 to 1970 annual plus overtime. no age limits. exams not required. applications accepted until needs are met. War workers discouraged unless skilled.
The Grac t tinger Grac ttinger Woman's club hosts a collection drive for silk and nylon to make parachutes. One hundred hours of material yields seven parachutes. Items can be left at A Jensen store or Mrs M S George residence. Mr Paulsen at Rochester Hospital is sight-impaired and Maya specialists offered no promised relief. friends hope for improvement.
Graettinger will hold its annual school election next Monday from 12 M to 7 PM at City Hall. Three directors and one treasurer will be elected. Incumbents Adolph Spie and G W Shaverig seek new terms, Ambrose Mitchell seeks a few months, and West Olson seeks a full year as treasurer. All incumbents are unopposed.
Government insuring American property at scale through Reconstruction Finance Corporation and 546 insurers acting as fiduciary agents. Details show 150,000 insurance agents and 1,400 policy offices coordinating reimbursements to insurers. Federal Reserve and taxpayers spared unnecessary costs while private enterprise machinery enabled rapid war risk coverage.
A March start brings shifting conditions with warm spells, brief snow, and cold mornings. Wheeling experiences subzero mornings and a quick rebound to mild midday temperatures while nearby areas report gusty winds and notable frost. Community notes record new refrigerated display fixtures at Anderson Grocery and local trades including plow repair services. Sprained arms are reported for Peter Christopher, with Graettinger friends sending best wishes. A Guthrie Central fire caused minimal damage, traced to sunlit glass and water in a fishbowl context.
Sergeant Gene Duffy, a Graettinger high school and Loras College graduate, was severely wounded in North Africa on February 1. His parents Mr. and Mrs T J Bulky of Mallard received war department messages stating his condition and lack of improvement. he has served about two years, trained in the south, and reached Ireland and Africa with the army, with hundreds of local friends awaiting his recovery.
A wartime piece honors medical professionals for selfless service. It notes many doctors leave practices, endure danger, and work around the clock, risking life and liberty to aid soldiers and communities.
The Lutheran churches in the community plan joint mid week Lenten services this year with alternates between St Pauls and First Lutheran on Wednesdays and between South Walnut and Ishnehurezus on Thursdays Pastor Master and Pastor Carlsen will speak at the respective services These services are open to the public A fire damaged a roof at 430 morning at the Al Mure ray residence in northeast Graettinger likely caused by sparks The Prank Brown place Graettinger was identified Walnut township farmers visited Graettinger to buy bonds from the township committees The Times publisher sought Asa Hankey for an extra thousand but no definite promise was given
Miss Dorothy Therke daughter of Frans Werk left for Des Moines Sunday to begin a nurses training course at Lutheran hospital. The Times and Gradlinger friends extend best wishes for her success.
Mrs. J. B. Lambe is recovering in a Dubuque hospital from injuries suffered in a fall at her home weeks ago. She sustained a fractured hip and arm in the incident.
The Times reports OHilver Letsen was elected vice president of the Milking Shorthorn Society of Town at the third annual meeting in Ames last week. Hearty congratulations are extended.
Beginning next Sunday the Catholic church will hold mass at 6:00 am and at 10:00 am. The change moves early service earlier while retaining the 10 am schedule for parishioners and visitors.
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