Graettinger War News Roundup and Birth of Sgt Christiansen
Graettinger notes flag rank changes and service transfers. Sgt Clarence Christiansen, son of Mr and Mrs Anton Christiansen, now serves in Washington or St Louis area as a Marine. several locals visit home from the south Pacific and Army Air Forces cadet training continues. Also included are updates on WAVES training in New York, enlistment moves, and a graduation in chemical warfare center training with Pvt Clare J Suss of Graettinger honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt. Christiansen
Clarence
Antone Christiansen
Sgt
Clarence Christiansen
St. Lewis
Washington
Army Air Force
Gage Fink
Columbus
Ohio
H. E. Fink
Carl L. Spies
The
Times
Carl I., Spies
Battle Creek
Michigan
Spies
Carl Spies
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Army
Carl
Pei
Clara J. Suse
Post Relations Office
Chemical Warfare Center
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
the Times
Clare J. Suss
Graet Finger
Iowa
Town State College
World War II Service Letter From Leland Koulson
Leland Koulson writes from 468th Service Squadron at a Dyersburg Tennessee air base, noting his 17th camp in 16 months. He mentions prior duty at Lebanon Tennessee, delivering rations for seven mess halls, and a meat truck assignment sourcing from Estherville Packing Co. He and his wife joined for six weeks. he shares routine B-17 work, daily hikes, and earning a sergeant's rating on September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Koulson
Aalb
Dyersburg
Tennessee
Lebanon
Tenn
Nashville
Estherville’ Packing Co
Set
G. J. Tenborg
Classified Notice Haircut Price Change and Home Perm Kit
Starting November 1 the price of men's haircuts will be 60c. Jensen Barber Shop Bartleman Barber Shop PERMANENT WAVE 69c Do your own Permanent with Charm Kurl Kit Complete equipment including 40 care and shampoo Easy to do absolutely harmless Praised by thousands Fay McKenzie glamorous movie star Money refunded if not satisfied Jensen Drug Store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen Barber Shop
Bartleman Barber Shop
Fay Mckenzie
Jensen Drug Store
War Bonds Drive and World War II Field Updates
War bonds remain a daily proposition as citizens buy for wartime needs and future purchases. Letters from soldiers Albert Duhn and Mortensen detail wounds, recovery, and hopes for peace amid Italy and Stalingrad references. Ludowitz earns a silver star for gallantry in Tunisia May 1948, while a Graettinger family ties are noted as the local area cites heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sat
Ludowitz
D. S. Ludowitz
Peter J. Ludowitz
Centra Java
Dubuque
War Department
Heard
Tunisia
Ludowit
United States
Spt
Smudowitz
National Guard
Graettinger
Drainage Ditch 164 Bid Notice for Palo Alto County Iowa
Notice states sealed bids for Drainage Ditch No. 164 in Palo Alto County Iowa will be received by the County Auditor in Emmetsburg until 7:30 p.m. on November 16 1943. Work includes furnishing material and laying tile of various sizes totaling 4900 feet of 12 inch tile 400 feet of 10 inch tile 1531 feet of 8 inch tile 315 feet of 6 inch tile plus 1.3 cable yards concrete bulkhead. Plans and specs filed with the County Auditor in Emmetsburg. By order of the Board of Supervisors MARTIN THOMPSON County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnce
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Palo Alto
Egimetsburg
Board of Supervisors
Martin Thompson
Birthday Sermon Marks 90th Father in Garwin
Lucille Simmons reports her father, former Wave rly Baptist pastor, celebrated his 90th birthday by preaching a sermon he used 35 years ago. A silo on H C Chambers farm near Corwith burst, scattering ensilage. part may be salvaged. Postmaster L O Connor received the letter from Pete Ludowitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Chambers
Corwith
Chambers
Lucille Simmons
Garwin
Waverly Baptist Church
Social gatherings and farewell party noted
Mrs J M Resh and Mrs Th T Nane hosted a coffee party with several ladies on Wednesday afternoon. A farewell party for Mrs A R Speck and family was held at the home of Mrs Albert Masters with hostesses Mrs Masters Mrs John Clemmenson Mrs Louis Graettinger and Mrs Julius Bicones. Mrs Speck received a gift from neighbors and friends. Lunch followed the social hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Resh
Th. T. Nane
Speck
A. R. Speck
Albert Masters
Masters
John Clemmenson
Louis Graettinger
Julius Bicones
Church Notices Schedule of services and events
Immaculate Conception Church lists Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a m Confessions Saturday 4 6 30 and 7 30 to 8 30 Rev D K Hurley pastor First Lutheran Church Pastor Julius F Musted Conf session Saturday Oct 23 at 10 a m Divine services Sunday Oct 24 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Centennial Celebration at Estherville Lutheran Church starts 2 10 p m Tev A M Mannes and Missionary C W Landahl deliver messages Fellowship supper served Everyone invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
D. K. Hurley
First Lutheran Church
Julius F. Musted
Estherville Lutheran Church
Tev. A
C. W. Landahil
Community church schedule and missionary week events
The notice lists October activities across local churches. St Pauls Lutheran and Our Saviour’s Lath Lost Island share services and Sunday schools. Dorcas Mission meets October 26. Grach tinger Methodist hosts annual Missionary Sunday with Rev Perry Hanson Jr discussing Missions In China. World Day of Prayer Friday October 29 at 2:30 p.m. details include leaders and themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber Miller
Wedness
Grachtinger Methodist Church
Perry Q. Hanson, Jr
Hanson
Burt
Iowa
Methodist Church
China
Women's Society of Christian Service
Love
Asa Hankey
Charce
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Stars and Stripes
Edmund Gleason
South United States
Ray Gleason
Ruthven
Minerva Paulsen
Lois Wilson
Hunter College
New York City
WAVES
Donald McCombs
Ft. Meyer
Florida
Alfred McCombs
McCombs
Donald Peton
ERC
Sioux City Army Air Base
Donald
Orval C. Peterson
Ole C. Peterson
Jeanette Young
M. M
W. Ostheimer
Kiska
Attu
Bremerton
Los Angeles
U. S. Navy
Wm, B. Doerning
Wm. B. Doerning
J. A. Doerning
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Armored School
Charles Young
USN
San Francisco
Southwest Pacific
Roy Young
Qostheimer
Ruth Young
Charles
Guadalcanal
N-S
Christensen
Dean Christensen
44Th Ctd AC
Union University
Jackson
San Antonio
Raymond J. Rose
Times Office
Camp Dix
Grachtinger
Uncle Sam
Pfe
Ursula Marley
W. A. Marley
Naval Air School
Atlanta
Georgia
Cherry Point
North Carolina
Pfc
Mar_ley
Arnold J. Dalen
England
K. P
John
Cook G. W. Christianson
Mike) Christianson
Christianson
United States Marines
Mrs. Christianson
Peoria
Illinois
San Diego
Cook Christianson
Hawkeye Theater
North Atlantic
Humphrey Bogart
Raymond Massey
Gene Pierney and
Tyeston Foster
Monty Wooley
Lia Lupino
Insurance and Real Estate
J. J. Skow
Fred Lippold
H. A. Elsenbast
Staeck of
Straw
Leonard Rud
LeRoy Oddson
Potter's Bakery
Gracttinger
Ralph Fox
Poland
Fred Spies
Marley
Turner
Emmett Jackman
Einer Petersen
A. G. Herke
Wallingford
Guernsey
Ted Suss
Elmer' Slanson
Armstrong Piano Co
Spencer, Town
Estray
Frans Swanson
Plymouth
Julius F. Master
Pilley
Anderson's
Albert. Duhn
Albert Duhn
Karl Petersen
New Georgia Island
Solomon Islands
Hart Petersen
Italy
Easineover
Third Reich
Stalingrad
Casablanca
Upl
Victor BE
Mortensen
Oakland
California
Cpl
Victor E. Mortensen
Biry D
AAA
Awbn
Calif
Nen
Graettinger State Bank
Pale, Life Assurance Society OF the
New York
L. O'Conner
Pete Ludowitz
Our Saviour’s
Lost Island
Chaurch
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
Dorcas Mission Society
Peter Miller
South Walnut Church
Mallard
Fred F. Goodchild
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