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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
5
Weather halted all games last Sunday. On Sunday May 20 Algona’s league team travels to Graettinger for a first league test at the new ball park north of the right plant. Graettinger fans urged to attend and support the home team.
Mrs Frank Calligan of Emmetsburg will hold an auction sale at her southeast Emmetsburg place on Thursday May 24 starting at 1 00 p m Many items of machinery are listed plus 200 bushels of corn Sale terms are cash or see your banker John Finn is the auctioneer and the Cen tal Savings bank is clerk A display ad in this weeks Times lists the property and details of the sale
Mrs Hans Westergard holds an auction of household goods at her residence just west of the high school Saturday May 26 starting at 2 o clock. A list of goods appears in this week's Times. M O Grodland is auctioneer and Graettinger State rank is clerk.
Two funerals were conducted in Emmetsburg on Monday morning. Frank Meyer, described as well known, was buried at 8:30 at a local church. Mrs. Tom Cullen, 44, formerly Miss Lillian Jackman of Emmetsburg, was laid to rest at St. Thomas church at 10:00. Mrs. Cullen, a cousin of Emmett Jackman of Graettinger, is survived by her husband and four children after dying from a heart attack Thursday evening.
Dr. C. A. Shiley of Graettinger is re-elected to the county board of education for a six year term. He has served for several years and is described as a capable member. The Times extends congratulations.
John DeVries III, manager of the Graettinger Block & Tile Co., spent several days as a patient at Holy Family hospital in Estherville. He returned home at week’s end but was to return for a complete heart examination. Graettinger friends wish him a swift and full recovery.
Lt Burton Garber son of Mr and Mrs L H Garber is honorably discharged and back in civilian life. He says he is training for credit and operating manager of a B F Goodrich store and expects an assignment to Tacoma Washington next week. He notes previous service in Oregon and Washington and plans to settle in the United States. He sends greetings to his father and extends congratulations.
Dr. G W Dunn of Sioux City will address the 1945 graduation at the high school auditorium Friday May 18. A class of 24 will receive diplomas presented by Supt. Chase and Adolph Spies. The baccalaureate was held Sunday. weather affected attendance. Dunn, pastor of Sioux City First Methodist, has spoken widely and serves on a Crusade for Christ committee.
Leslie Shaver, son of Mr and Mrs A H Shaver Gracttinger, received an award for an invention used in aircraft manufacture. At Rohr Aircraft Corp Chula Vista he developed a device to remove driving mechanisms on a cow flap deck to ease mounting bracket installation.
A group of friends left a nine pound May basket containing fruit and cookies at the Curt Thoreson home on May 1. The visitors stayed for a social time and joined a lunch they brought. Mr. Thoreson recently returned from Rochest and is recovering from arthritis, though slowly.
The Graettinger Athletic club sponsors a benefit dance at the Legion hall next Tuesday evening May 22. Music will be provided by the Ding Ellia dance band. All are invited to attend.
Lt. Robert L Sprout son of LeRoy Sprout from Cylinder was killed May 5 in England while piloting a B 17 on a local flight. His co pilot navigator and a navy man were aboard. He had overseas service since January and completed 29 missions. Mrs Sprout, former Verna Richardson, and the Sprout family receive condolences.
Last week Graettinger spread a rumor that a prominent local business pioneer from a nearby town died suddenly the previous night. The Times clarifies the report was false, noting the mix up came from similar sounding names.
Darrell Gustin aged 6 of Dickens broke a leg Friday after tumbling from a hay loft. He will stay in bed for six weeks. His mother is a niece of Mrs. John J. Sullivan of Graettinger.
A few snow flakes were in the air Monday May 34 with the Mercury at 33. Sunday brought considerable rain in the region, though Graettinger and surrounding areas saw less precipitation.
In Walnut township a large group of workers assist in the war bond campaign. Alfred McCombs serves as township chairman while fellow workers carry the bulk of the load in this community effort.
The regular Friday night dance will be held at Watson hall this Friday evening. Music by Ved and his Swingsters a new dance band to play here.
Memorial Day exercises will be held in Graettinger this year. Wednesday May 30 is the holiday. The program will appear in next week's Times.
An $80 000 C 47 ambulance airplane purchased by members of the Women's International Bowling Congress has been presented to the Army Air Forces for transporting wounded American service men.
The Hartford Connecticut Red Cross chapter has spent about 85000 on hospital cases from last year’s Ringling Bros Bailey circus fire in Hartford. Of the total 46510 came from the Hartford Times 10000 from the circus and the rest from the Red Cross disaster fund.
American Legion Auxiliary marks Poppy Day on May 26 in Graettinger with poppy distribution. Poppy Chairman and Mrs. Christiansen say the tradition honors fallen soldiers and funds rehabilitation for disabled veterans and orphans. Every cent from poppies supports these causes and their memory grows on lapels everywhere.
Washington dispatch reports General George C. Marshall and Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King signaling victory and urging commitment to the Mighty Seventh War Loan. They promise Allied forces can overcome past obstacles, stressing the goal of unconditional enemy surrender and the American public’s crucial role in funding the war effort.
War Bond financing quiz tests knowledge of wartime savings programs with ten true or false statements and clarified answers. It covers ownership, replacement for lost bonds, cashing rules, growth in value, joint ownership, and the broader purpose of supporting the war effort and economic stability.
Mrs. Barringer, treasurer of Gruet tinger unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, says the memorial poppies sale on Poppy Day next Saturday funds aid for living veterans and families of the dead and disabled. Volunteers will distribute the poppies and emphasize how every penny supports disabled veterans while government aid remains limited. Wearing a poppy signals support for the war’s living victims and a salute to the dead.
Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma proposes prohibiting members of Congress from visiting war zones. The plan aims to limit trips and related disclosures, arguing safety and national security concerns. Supporters see it as a prudent restriction, while opponents warn it could hinder oversight and urgent diplomacy.
Memorial services for S-Sgt Don McCombs will be held at the Methodist church in Graettinger on Sunday afternoon May 27. The Rev J Heber Miller will conduct the services. The exact hour to be announced. McCombs was killed in action over Formosa waters January 1 after previously being reported missing.
Mrs. Ross Clayton III is very ill in a Spencer hospital after a sudden Tuesday illness. Doctors say she will remain for another week or ten days while being treated for ulcers of the stomach. Graetlinger friends sincerely hope for her early and complete recovery.
Benton Curry purchased the M. O. Grodland building just south of Hansen Produce station and will relocate his second hand furniture stock there soon. He had occupied the Mrs. J. P. Wagner building on Fast Robbins Avenue, which was sold to John Clemmenson.
A week of cold rainy weather affected farming with corn planting delayed to later in the season. Frosts caused damage and light snow flurries were observed May 14 in the afternoon. The radio weather forecast noted continued rain around Wednesday noon.
Sam Watson of the Hawkeye Theatre will stage a bond show in June during the ongoing drive. Tickets are being printed this week and will be available at the post office and bank. A free theatre ticket, valid on bond night, is offered with each $100 war bond purchased.
Bond drive in Graettinger opens at 12:00 noon and runs to 7:00 p m on Monday May 21 1945 with a quota of 25000. City and Walnut Township committees urge broad participation to meet the goal and speed war efforts by buying bonds in one day.
Announcement states Miss Louise Grady daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Grady Gruettinger and Mr John G Calaluca son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Calaluca New Castle Pa were married at St Nicholas church Gary Indiana on December 21 1944 Rev J J Stedman officiated Attendants included attorney Orville Jamison and his wife They will reside in Detroit Both families and Graettinger friends extend best wishes.
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