Last Issue of Grand River Local; Keith E. HALL, 1942

HALL

Posted By: Sharon Becker (email)
Date: 11/6/2015 at 15:13:28

Grand River Local
Grand River, Iowa

Our Last Issue Of The Local

[Page 1, August 6, 1942]

From every indication this will be the last issue of the Grand River Local as I am suspending publication for the duration of the war. Business conditions and the possibility of being inducted into the army has caused me to make a serious decision. I received a war service appointment as a Mechanic Learner by taking a Civil Service Examination. I am to report to Des Moines Monday, August 10, where I will take training in the fundamentals of overhauling, maintenance, and inspection of Miscellaneous Signal Corp equipment, including radio, telephone and telegraph. After the completion of this training I will either be given advanced training or be sent to do they type of work wherever needed.

Lucile, Mary Louise and I find it very difficult to say goodbye. Our ten year stay here has brought us in close contact with people of the community in which a large number of friendships have been made. We have been well received by all of you and in return we hope we have been an asset to the community. As to whether we will return to operate the Local is not yet known.

One of our greatest regrets is to our subscribers in not being able to fill out the balance of the year. My business is somewhat different than others as we cannot have a sale and close out the merchandise. Ours is the equipment and our ability as a publisher. Due to conditions I have been unable to find a buyer and it is very doubtful that one will be found, therefore we are losing over a thousand dollars investment and ten years of work [illegible] myself here.

We wish to take this means of saying that we wish the best to every one.

Keith, Lucile and Mary Louise Hall

Transcription by Sharon R, Becker, November of 2015