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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
7
The Graettinger Times discusses wartime reporting reliability, noting sharper British than German air forces and possible near-term British advantage. It also includes small ads for a Chevrolet coupe, a Remington electric shaver, and a rural bread route job, plus a local job inquiry for a trustworthy man with a car.
The piece argues Axis leaders’ morale after France’s collapse contrasts with Britain’s grave danger. Fog aids invasion over water, Hitler’s shallow draft armadas threaten coastal defense, and 50 destroyers traded for bases shift balance. Britain’s destroyer shortfall and naval limits are noted, with cautious optimism about Britain’s resilience and doubts about air attack efficacy.
Dr. Eddie N. Anderson and Iowa health officials urged sand lot players to be physically fit before football. They emphasized a proper warm up with several slow laps around the field and cautioned to avoid play if unfit, offering on alternative sports if advised not to play.
Coach Anderson, Rush Medical College graduate in Chicago, warns sandlot players to treat injuries promptly. He says unattended injuries can worsen, and suggest quitting a game if hurt to avoid harming the team. Players should seek supervised recreation areas and wear protective equipment.
Rex, owned by George Herrick of Bridgewater, will receive a maida from the Pet Owners' Research Foundation in New York for his bark that saved the Herrick family from a March fire. He may be named canine hero of 1940 later this year. Mate Rice, 90, once of Monticello, attended the Monticello fair again, being the sole surviving member of a group who donated 100 dollars each to start the fair. Pupils at Kensee school faced a collapsed roof and two feet of flood water but resumed classes. Wright County rural schools cannot reopen this fall due to insufficient pupils.
Graettinger M E Church lists Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 with a missionary meeting at a private home led by Rev. Bohr. St Pauls Lutheran notes show services, evangelistic meetings, and classes with Rev. Carlsen, plus confirmations and youth activities. Public sale of land in Palo Alto County set for Sept 16 1940 at 11 am in Emmetsburg within the county Courthouse. property includes N34 SEQ and NEQ SW of Sec 16, T96 N, R83 W. bids may be rejected.
160 acre dairy farm near Creamery and store six miles from Deer Creek one and a half miles from school. Two story dwelling with additions full basement barn granary and timberland. About 60 acres tilled 50 acres upland meadow 10 acres hardwood timber 22 acres sheep pasture balance cattle pasture. Air fenced cross fenced heavy soil price 260 per acre good terms. Inquiry and arrangements Welcome.
An antique notice for a Monster Mass Meeting for Republicans of Southwest Iowa dated 40 years ago was found in a living room column at the IT C Murphy home in Rea Oak during renovations. The era piece allegedly left by a contractor in 1896 hints at political activity amid home improvements.
Members of the Soils Conservation Service in Marion hosted a banquet for three of their colleagues. The menu featured baked lake trout totaling 26 pounds served to attendees.
Community notes from Twelve Mile Lake recount travel to the Ness home east of Wallingford and a car accident involving Loyal Smith with cuts from flying glass. Local schooling updates list teachers for Nos. 1 through 8 and new staff. Visits include Herman and Boletha Helgeson with Christine Helgeson’s family, Effie Helgeson enrolling at Estherville Junior College, and fishing trips by Bert Rolfson, Guilford Osher, and spouses in Minnesota. Additional items cover Mrs. Chris Jacobson’s visit from Mr. Larson, a wedding, a farewell party for Mrs. Helgeson’s birthday, and a shared afternoon gathering with a luncheon.
Opportunity to buy a large improved farm of 1656.84 acres located 1% miles northeast of Superior on paved highway No 2. 140 acres tillable with Clarion soil. Terms include small down payment and liberal open option with an amortized contract on the balance. See the agent for full particulars.
Mrs Helgeson to move to Graettinger Wednesday as she departs after 33 years in the area. Funeral attendance in Fenton for Mrs Helgen. Friends and relatives visitings noted across Graettinger Cylinder and Scranton. Birthday celebrations for Shirley Mae Herke and Bernard Strom among community gatherings.
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