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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
6
The Graettinger Times surveys 1930s US party dynamics with Roosevelt's third term uncertainty, Dewey and Vandenberg standings, Taft and Landon positions, Willkie rising as a potential dark horse, and projected close election duel amid growing Republican strength in the Midwest. It notes broadcaster and columnist endorsements and the strategic ambiguity ahead of conventions.
The piece riffs on a two front war and the fragile hold of Britain’s prestige among neutrals, noting a German victory could topple morale. It cites Major Eliot, Mussolini’s birthday telegram, Italy’s hesitance, and the ongoing Danish Norwegian theatre, then shifts to Versailles as a pivot of history and peace.
Auctioneer Ben F Reeves pur chased a pure bred Percheron stal lion in Guthrie county last week. August Baedke and Miss Mabel Olsen were married at Estherville April 24. Primary candidates: J W Jackson for sheriff, J C Molinon for county clerk, E M Thompson for county clerk, E F Nefatead for county attorney, D BE Kulp for state senator, H C Adams for state senator, B E Frost for county attorney. Albert Jensen is marshal of Graettinger. His salary is $80 per month. D W Cameron is mayor and the councilmen are Frank Madigan, Mike Weinholzer, I F Noble, John Wikert and Tom Alten, Harry Dickey is town clerk. Ed Arnette sold an 80 acre farm near Bancroft for $210 per acre. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Olson Tuesday. Miss Gertrude Johnson spent Friday at Estherville, H F Petersen, Rolfe, was a Graettinger caller the first of the week. Neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mrs Mary McCarty yesterday to surprise her and spend a few hours with her.
The Times column recalls Max M. Stark and Miss Lillian O Rourke wedding last week. It notes Palo Alto quota for interchurch world movement set at 10000 dollars. Frank Sheffield of Lest Island township seeks sheriff nomination. Merle and Sam Gilbaugh were ill with measles with Merle needing an appendicitis operation by Drs Coleman Hession and Nane. Clarence Axelton opens Ford agency in Graettinger, Vincent Kelly to install a new bookkeeping machine June 1. Mr and Mrs C P Jensen and Louis Jensen return from Los Angeles.
Anna M Petersen named Executrix of Peter A Petersen estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors urged to settle debts and file claims with the District Court Clerk, authenticated for allowance. attorney Carl L Spies signs dated April 29 1940.
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