Dutch surrender and Java loss reported in Graettinger Times
The paper notes the Dutch broadcasting wartime message as Java falls to Japanese forces under Hirohito's empire. It calls Java a Pacific position crucial to Allied strategy and highlights heavy UN losses from early 1942. The Dutch defences and a few American forces are praised amid retreat and strategic setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Ton
Bandoeng
Therlands Kant Indies
Batavik
Java
Hiarsia
Hrohito
United Nations
Jlaura
Concrete Products for Building and Repair Needs
Concrete Products offers a full line for building and repair needs including concrete silos building blocks drain tile well tile and related items. Inquiries invited with in store visits encouraged for further information.
Japan Aims at West Coast as UN Battles Grow
The piece argues Japan could strike the U S West Coast while UN forces fight in the Pacific. It stresses priority of shipping over mere production, urging faster outs and fuel amid high tanker losses. It warns of limited aid to defenders and calls for more planes, weapons, and transport to reach battlefronts quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Japan
United States
Hitler
Russia
Manchuria
U. S
Pacific
America
Treasury tax bill and wage system debate in 1942 notice
A collection of excerpts covers proposed tax changes likely to expand income taxes, introduce a payroll or sales tax, and possible forced savings. It notes public sentiment and forecasts about weekly collection, plus a town council resolution ordering permanent sidewalks in Graettinger Iowa with specific lot references and a hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Grachtinger
Graettinger
Beit
Gracttinger
Iowa
Fred Spies
Gudrid S
NAAR
M E Mahan Palo Alto Pioneer Dies at 87
M E Mahan, 87, longtime Palo Alto resident and pioneer, died Thursday. The obituary reflects on his vibrant present, pioneering life, and deep family bonds. It notes the loss of his youngest child and the enduring sorrow for his wife, with warm memories shared by his children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Mahan
Palo Alto
Mahan
Mr Mahan
Miley Mahan
Oll
Gorng
St Paul Ladies Aid to Meet Saturday at Church
The St Paul Ladies Aid Society annual meeting will be held at the church parlors on Saturday March 21 at 1 50 pm. All members urged to attend. Also notes on local farming, weddings, and weather in Wayne County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Ladies! Aid
St. Paul Ladies' Aid Sacety
Pregent
Prank Targeted Reporter and County Petition Unfolds
A Dallas County prank by a man in Adel involved showing a big petition urging moving the Dallas Center to the reporter. Voters planned to seize the courthouse. Gerald Goeser of Neola arrived with troops from America. He had an appendectomy aboard ship and traveled with two brothers. A car derailment near Storm Lake caused 1700 dollars in damage. Ed Stidd of Red Oak carved a wood barber shop scene now on display in Karl Confer’s barter shop.
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Dallas
Adel
Dallas Center
Corp
Gerald Goeser
Neola
Lowa
Arerived
Northern Ireland
America
Corno
Linet
Tony Goeser
Joe Goosey
Ed Stidd
Karl
Osgood News Roundup from Estherville to Emmetsburg
Local residents visit neighboring towns and attend events. Mrs Rolfe Lamdgren Mrs Ed Herko and Mrs Albert Schealler and girls spent Saturday at Estherville. Victory Garden Training School in Emmetshire March 153 discussed. Walnut Merry Mails hosted by Albert Powers with Evelyn and Rozella Mahan on March Mth. Ruth Hankey to entertain April 11. Asa Hankey visited Ringsted Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Lamdgren
Ed Herko
Albert Schealler
Estherville
Elbert Powers
Ed Merk
Victory Garden
Emmetshiree
AL GC
Tove
Cedar Kap
Twelve Mile Lake Community Notes Reach Estherville Area
Twelve Mile Lake reports Miss Lois Nelson healing at Coleman hospital after an appendicitis operation. Local residents visit Estherville as Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Cemitson and children call on Harold Carlson’s family. Sewing circle plans at Mrs. Gilbert Ness home, next meeting to be at Sam Natterstud residence on Friday April 3. Several locals visit Estherville, including Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lary and Glenn Young, and others at C. B. Larsen and Katherine events. Byron Ralfson bids farewell before joining Uncle Sam’s navy. A home defense meeting occurs at C. P. Jackson’s home, with talks on defense hands and food and defense surdens. Ole Dalen and Eleanor visit Emmetsburg to take Edward to join the U S army. Mrs. Helge Helgeson greets Estherville callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Nelson
Alfred Nelson
Coleman Hospital
Estherville
Ervin Cemitson
Harold Carlson
West Side
Gilbert Nessday
Sam Natterstud
Lewis Lary
Larson
Byron Ralfson
Sam
Navy
C. P. Jackson
Ole Dalen
Eleanor
Emmetsburg
Edward
Ea. Maines
U. S. Armel Service
Mra
Helge Helgeson
Wr. Therville
Auction Sells Off Old Monroe County Jail in Albia
The old Monroe county jail at Albia was auctioned last week with the buyer granted 60 days to remove the structure from its current site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Albia
Immaculate Conception Church Easter Services
A clipped rural church notices page lists Mass times at Immaculate Conception 8 30 and 10 90 a m with weekday 8 00 a m Confessions first and third Saturdays 4 00 to 5 30 p m and 8 00 to 9 00 p m Lenten devotions Friday 7 00 to 9 00 p m and Sunday 8 00 to 9 00 pon Easter services announced for Graettinger St Pauls Lutheran First Lutheran Lost Island and other congregations with sermons confirmations and Sunday schools in March and April including sunrise service Good Friday communion and weekly midweek Lent services Rev T G Wicks Rev M C Thompson and pastor Verner N Carlsen named among speakers and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception
Graettinger
Epworth League
Patra
Borer
Foy
John C. Bushman
Wm. Bobi
First Lutheran Church
T. G. Wicks
Dorothy Herke’s. A
Maken
Wm. Basindasert Nome
Mauratai
M.C. Thompson
Schemud
Lothelan’ Center
Lost Wand
Ruthven
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the Graettinger Times
John 4. Sullivan
Fred’ Lippold
Soley Ae
AG Bleenbast
Times Office
Times
Kunz
Néetrle
Rauph , Sbies
Eter Tractor
Sgood Rubber
A. H. Mills
Poland
China
Brant
Farrow Midil
D. M. Bat Graettinger
Ben FR Reeves
DR. Ball
Plymouth Rock K Chickens
James Nelson
Niv
Carl Spies
Groom House
Graettimmes Ofive
Hilmer Larsen
Wingford
Ines
Gene Autrey
Transer House
Estes
Einer Petersen
J. M. Daniel
John Bere
Soren W. Dulin
Bel
Hamilton Hatchery
Bancroft
Albert Luke
iHq
Roberts’ Son
Postville
Fahnestock
Atiowee
Joe J Rol
Misgouri
Graettinger Block & Tile CO
Central Savings Bank
Emmeraburg
J. M. Resh
Justice of the
Graettinger,. Oy
Towa
J.P, McManus
Ind Su Over Jewelry Me
CA. Shicey
Ine Bethe
Eteria
Gyagtter
Darren Veterinarian
Olene Jacobson
C. Vv. M
City Meat Market
Robert Simonsen
Howard Horswell
Graettinger Hund
Graettinger Public Library
Vorrest Periue
Motor Supply Apie
Ong Graettinger Machine Shop
E, P, Knutson
Wm, Blom Ot
Eeese Ee ‘C
Ly Torresun Oil Co
White Service Station
Ralp' Weir Cafe
Ee Koch Brothers Geo, Synder
Andrew Sandanger
Wisconsin Lumber Co
D-X Super
Co. & N. Oil Co
Merlin
Peterson Jensen
Eureka Five Hose
Art Anderson
Martin Aylward
Martin Helgeson
Hilmer Jasperson
Charles Sandvig
Albert Drenken
O'Brien
Guy Campbell
Gudrid
NAAE
Wea
J. Emmett Martin
Pelat
Phil
Leon Brown
Orleans Township
Winneshirk County
Pal
Brown
West Virginia
Leonard Jorgensen
Dike
Boxom
Mass
Jorgensen
Priscilla Choquette
Boston
Page
Frank Walmer
Corydon
Wayne County
For
D-X
Diamond 760 Motor OL
C. L. Torreson Oil Co, ‘ Phone
Wallingford
Terkier Mee
Aanhaa Raathitigen
Karl Nielsen
Jet
North Vp
King and Co
Sroork
Bert Anderson Graettinger
Storm Lake Cently
Osgood News
Twelve Mile Lake
Hangey
Statia
Raetti
Emmetseung
Glenna Henrie
Lammers
Henry Lammers
D. K. Hurley
ST. Paul's Ltheran
South Walnut
St. Jes
Lost Island
Farmers Grain
Jorgen Andersen
Mangger Graettinger
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