Labor Day Celebration Draws Crowd in Graettinger 1947
The Graettinger Labor Day festivities drew a large crowd from noon to midnight with dances, loudspeaker alerts for medical aid, and a penny choking incident that ended with a baby receiving care. Organizing chairs Raymond Tindall Karl Frickson Ted Albaugh Adolph Spies received praise as locals recount visitors from Spencer Chicago Walker Iowa Mason City and Genattenger along with multiple family guests and travelers.
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Vejoan
Watson Twaths
Tome
Te Turs
Craetlinger
Dr. McManun
McManua
Graettinger
Vt W
Raymond Tindall
Karl Frickson
Ted) Albaugh
Adolph Spies
Charles Marble
Spencer
Ralph Masters
John Kohn
Chicago
W. G. Olsen
Grasttinger
Charles Barkley
Genattenger
A. J. Johnson
Herb Lancaster
Mason City
F. E. McDonald
Jimmy
Marge Hanlon
George Henderson and Son
Walker, Iowa
Archie Clayton
Local News Highlights From Graettinger Area
Local notes detail visits and vacations of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Dick Rasmussen and Toren Luchsinger to Wichita Texas, and Labor Day time with relatives in Graettinger. Guests include Mrs. Hannah Coffrey and Mrs. Laura Kowebranten. Also mentions Seattle visitor Alice Twedt and Lew Young’s Nebraska trip and Drake University connection. Ends with Army recruiting reentry rules and list of needed skills and stations.
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Dick Rasmussen
Toren Luchsinger
Wichita
Texas
Mr. Rasmussen
Ronny Walker
Estherville
Graeltinger
Walker
Amdahl
Amd
Gary Wallman
Sioux City
Walleman
OL. Wikert
Almon Young
Shirley
Vic
Omaha
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Kenneth Barringer
Jakes
Deg Moines
Weth
Drake University
Alice Twedt
Seattle
Washington
Graettinger
Twedt
T. Sevdy
O. J
Jorgen Andersen
Hannah Coffrey
Laura Kowebranten
Tid Mas. Paedt
Madison
South Dakot
Mra PLC
Boyde
Lew Young
Amen Wesday
Miami Mes
ML Young
Tawa State College
Leadet
Navy
WAC Reentry Program Termination Announced
Colonel Ko Doane, commanding officer of the Nebraska-Iowa Recruiting District, announced the WAC reentry program will end September 30, 1947. The move aligns with anticipated Army policy changes and Women’s Army Corps integration into the Regular Army. The program began February 11, 1946, aiding 8,100 discharged enlisted women and many served with Occupation Forces in Germany and Japan.
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Ko Doane
Ohba
Nebraska
Waco
War Department
Army
United States
Congress
Germany
Japan
Army Johns Opened for Local Veterans Opportunities
Applications for a limited number of paid positions with the famed 2nd Infantry Division at Mt. Lewis Washington will be accepted from area veterans meeting military occupational specs. Recruiting officer Glynn Cress notes starting pay around 211.80 per month with higher pay by degree or prior experience. Benefits include regular vacations, medical and dental care, and full army career advantages. The division, famed for World War I battles, is highlighted as a prestigious posting.
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2Nd Infantry
Mt. Lewis
Washington
Tset
Glynn Cress
U. S. Army
Army Air Marcus
Cress
Lawry
Safe
Vebortia
Orwanind
Agate
Chin Wallening
Americas
Nero Nage
Mandy
Atte
Edge
Frene
Veterans urged to join Fort Lewis opening in Army careers
A World War II veteran recounts the unit’s long service across France Belgium and Germany ending in Pilson Czechoslovakia. Sgt Cress invites veterans to apply for openings with the 2nd Infantry Division including roles such as automotive equipment operator cook food service clerk typist machine punners and mortar crewmen.
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France
Belgium
Germany
Pilson
Czechoslovakia
Socont
Fort Lewis
Cress
2Nd Infantry Division
Hecht Machine
A. J
Jood
Seek More Space and Food Outlook for 1946
The piece argues for urban decentralization toward lower priced homes and open planning as peace follows wartime trends. It forecasts an 11 percent plus rise in civilian food supply in 1946. It notes January’s dual-faced name from Janus and its Anglo-Saxon wolf-month association with hunger.
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United States
Janus
Food Important to Hens For Laying Egg Output
Food amount for laying hens drives egg numbers more than any other factor. The statement highlights feed quantity as the key influence on production.
Water content in common foods cited by Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica lists water percentages for foods: whole milk 87 percent, eggs 74 percent, fish 82.6 percent, peaches 89 percent, watermelon 92.4 percent, and porterhouse steak 60 percent.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Kitchen Work Center Becomes Family Comfort Hub
The kitchen is the work center of a home shaping family life through layout and plan. Proper design influences satisfaction, efficiency, and daily routines for all members.
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Jack’s Food Market
Monarch
Steve Peas
Royal Anne Cherries
Jensen's
LOWES
Arrou
Calif
Army Ares
Tupinta
Glynn Dress
City Hall
Emmetaburg
Towa
WAC SE
Army Johns
C. A. Jensen
Isen’s
TSG
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Gilmer Monument Works
J. Emmett Martin
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