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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1945
Page
2
Graettinger Iowa paper notes the war boom has ended and reconversion slows. A wave of wage demands and layoffs follows European victory as manufacturers cut production and lend-lease stops. Citizens advised to hold war bonds, avoid debt, and prepare for a downturn in business.
The excerpt reflects on life as a series of ups and downs and the idea that a person who rises after setbacks will progress. It notes that belief in this philosophy is easy in theory but hard to accept when facing difficulties.
H.R. 2884 introduced by Representative Bulwinkle of North Carolina aims to make railroad regulation more effective and workable. The bill seeks to unite a diverse national transportation system under clearer regulatory oversight to improve service variety and economy.
The Laval Agent urges practical daily renewal. Every morning brings a chance to begin again, shake off yesterday’s mistakes, and move forward. Past events fade with night, but today offers progress, courage, and resolve to use what you love now.
The piece explains Congress should trust the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate freight and joint undertakings. It defends conferences among carriers and shippers as lawful under antitrust laws, notes DOJ criticism, and cites support from regulators and shippers. It contrasts with British praise for American private enterprise and mentions Sir Oliver Lyttleton’s remarks.
Local business promotes Graettinger train coal flour and feed supplies. The advertisement thanks customers for their business and highlights delivery and service in the area.
Opinion contrasts socialism in England and France with American free enterprise. It argues US aid to centralized regimes risks peace and questions spending on government social programs. Also includes a humorous aside about smiling in portraits and a Brown/Brown joke about studying law and mail delivery.
Harold Knabel resigns September 15 after two and a half years as supervisor of the Palo Alto County Dairy Herd Improvement Association. He will stay in the county working with Morning Side Dairy in Freedom Township. Members regret the loss and note the difficulty of finding a new supervisor. Concurrently, Ames extension office reports he won the 1945 Supervisors Records and Reports contest, to be awarded by Successful Farming. The note also covers 1945 soy bean base support price and related program details for Palo Alto County farmers.
A local grocer promotes a large stock of fresh and cured meats for Sunday dinners. The shop highlights ham and bacon at low prices along with cream milk and bread, and notes a complete selection of vegetables. Patronage is appreciated.
The 1942 soy bean support price was 1056 of the comparable price, 125% for 1944, with programs run by the Commodity Credit Corporation. Support prices apply to crops harvested through mid 1946 and extend two years after the January 1 following official end of hostilities as proclaimed by the President or Congress.
The Palo Alto County American Legion Auxiliary launches a drive to buy five or more new wheel chairs for free temporary use by residents across Ayrshire Curlew Cylinder Depew Fairville Fallow Graettinger Mallard Osgood Rodman Ruthven West Bend and nearby areas. Chairs funded by Capper newspaper commissions, with representatives surveying towns soon. no donations accepted as this is a community service project.
Fragments list church schedules for Immaculate Conception Methodist St Pauls and Town/South Walnut churches. Confessions times vary. Sunday masses 8 and 10. World wide Communion Sunday and Promotion Day noted for October 7. Brotherhood meetings and program by Ringsters Brotherhood planned. Rally Day highlighted.
St. Paul’s calls every member to attend both Sunday School and church. The message urges a unified gathering around the Cross of Christ and invites visitors and strangers to worship.
The weekly church notices invite parishioners to confirmations, Sunday services at 11:00 a.m., and a hearty welcome to St. Paul’s members. The Es terville Sunday School Teachers Union marks its 26th anniversary with events at 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Training for Sunday School teachers starts Oct 1 at 8:00 p.m. The W M F meeting, Ladies Aid, and prayer gatherings are scheduled across Immanuel and other Lutheran churches, with dates, times, and hosting details listed.
Osgood News reports visiting relatives and friends as Mrs. George McBreen and family and Mr. and Mrs. Virgitry and families visited Lloyd Rnger. Mary Stiles and Helen spent weekends at West Bend. Helen Stiles and Adeline Faber of West Bend visited Estherville. Amanda Schutt and R. F. Lasha visited Lea Kinnetz. Betty Schutt and Eleanor and Ruth Kinnetz appeared at Fenton. Many from Osgood attended Art McClelland’s funeral in Emmetsburg Monday.
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