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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
2
Omaha firm seeks a full time territory manager with farm trade knowledge and a car. Free sales training offered. Strong earning potential with high prices. Write now for information.
The piece argues that the United States must abandon complacency about victory and move to decisive, offensive action. It warns of Japan’s rapid expansion, potential Axis threats, and the need to end wartime inefficiencies, labor conflict, and bureaucratic waste. It lauds MacArthur, Timoshenko, and Chiang Kai-shek as offensive leaders guiding a surge to defeat the Axis.
An educational campaign urges citizens to buy war bonds with every wage payment as a key tool in the national effort. It argues the conflict is a defense of homes, life way of the people, and the economy against inflation, stressing bonds as an investment in government and national security.
Citizens are urged to support the war effort by buying bonds to back the soldiers on the firing line and the production lines. The message stresses frequent purchases and broad participation to strengthen national defense.
A young man in Ruthven invests his $400 savings in war bonds before leaving for service, while local bankers host a War Bond dinner for 70 committee members. Various firms and residents pledge payroll deductions and personal efforts, with no pay, to support bond sales. A central Palo Alto county committee will recruit reluctant buyers, emphasizing bonds are a secure US government investment.
Twelve Mile Lake residents bid Victor goodbye as he heads to Des Moines to join Uncle Sam. Families visit, send-offs for service, and an upcoming achievement day in Estherville are noted alongside local gatherings and Army enlistment plans.
A large gathering of Palo Alto county nurses and key women attended a Sunday afternoon meeting at Ametsburg hospital. Social visits followed among residents including the Hankeys, Smiths, Stigman, Moffitts, Hamiltons, Burgs, Bures, Scheallers, and the Mahan family across several nearby homes.
Dorcas Mission Society will meet Tuesday March 31 at Mrs Peter A Petersen home in Graet linger invitation extended First Lutheran Ladies Aid to gather in church parlors Wednesday April 1 hostesses named All are invited A shower for Mr and Mrs Merle Young at First Lutheran church dining room Friday evening featured a program lunch and gifts for the couple
Martin Berg, a farmer near Kiron, announces the slaughter of his 1550 pound hog named Lindberg. The skin will be mounted and displayed at the Berg home. The animal grew so heavy it needed help to stand when rising.
Immaculate Conception Church lists Masses 8:30 and 10:30 a m and confessions on first and third Saturdays with 4:00 5:30 p m and 8:00 9:00 p m Lenten devotions Friday 8:00 9:00 p m and Sunday 8:00 9:00 p m First Lutheran L L March 29 hymn 134 Scrip and prayer Romans 8 1 11 Joe Gabrielson hymn 103 topic Mrs Joe Gabrielson solo Carmelitta Levdy Bible study Rev Thompson closing hymn 50 Lord's Prayer committee Lost Island Lutheran Church invites worship and notes Lenten services each Wednesday Sunday divine worship 9:20 a m Sunday School and Bible Classes 10:00 a m Friday Home Mission meets at Peter Namt vedt home Friday 4:00 p m confirmation instruction at Lost Island center school Rev T G Wicks pastor
Palm Sunday events at Graettinger M E Church and Graettinger St Pauls Lutheran Church include Sunday School at 9 30 AM and worship at 11 AM with baptisms and membership rituals read. Easter sunrise service at 6 30 AM, spring messages by Dr Ruthman and Rev Bohi, plus Good Friday and Holy Communion services and a Monday Thursday service.
Sunday worship at 9 80 morning. Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 30. Luther League at 8 00 evening. Lenten mid week worship Wednesdays at 8 00. Guest speaker Pastor T G Wicks. Sunday school teachers monthly meeting Thursday at 8 00. Confirmation class Saturday at 2 00. Good Friday worship at 8 00. Rev N C Thompson pastor in charge.
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