Prominent Businessman Walter Jurgensen Dies Suddenly
Walter Thomas Jurgensen, a longtime Alden entrepreneur, died suddenly Saturday evening after a career spanning Macon Missouri Cedar Rapids and Alden. Born March 2 1876 in Macon he built a thriving local business with wife Angie Treat since 1914. He served on the town council advanced road work and founded Aldens first successful fire alarm system. A veteran of the Spanish American War and organizer of home guard efforts in World War I, he was remembered as a candid public spirit and steadfast booster to the community.
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Walter Thomas Jurgensen
Macon
Missouri
Cedar Rapids
Angie Treat
Jurgensen
Alden
Mr. Bigelow
Alen
Surgensen
Hight
Aero-Plane Auction Promises Novel Bidding Plan
Town signs promote a new auction system using zero plane bonds issued as money by Alden merchants. Auctions likely monthly, first sale Sept 2 with 38 items displayed at Ries Drug Co. Bids open until 6 pm, winner announced at 3 pm, bonds required as security. Bonds available at participating stores and the Times office. A complete list appears in the Inger ad on page six.
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The
Times
Alden
Ries Drug Co
Pritchard & Co
Spencer & Co
W.T. Jureensen
A. Trideo
C. J. Urmson
3. D. Pettenier
GC. L. Pure
A. Ff. Bushman
Alden, Motor Co
H. O. Fiedje Garage
Benshoof
the Times
Inger
State Fair Opens Next Week at Des Moines
Iowa's four million dollar state fair and exposition starts August 23 at Des Moines with auto races aviation thrillers and livestock judging. Over 7 000 head of livestock booked for showing and more than 40 000 autos expected as admission drops to 50 cents. Miss Margaret Campbell of Cincinnati visits relatives.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Corey
Mid-West
Varhoads
Former Alden resident John Akers dies at 74
John Akers former Alden resident died Saturday at his home in Dows aged 74 years 15 days Burial was Monday in Alden cemetery service conducted by Rev W C Muhleman former pastor of the Alden Methodist church He leaves nine children including Thomas and Harry deceased six sons acted as pallbearers and twenty five grandchildren ten great grandchildren Surviving are Mrs J E Knight Webster City John W Ed E Jesse S Avie I L Frank F P of Alden and Charles W Wilkie an adopted daughter Mrs Henry Brinkman of Dows He was born July 29 1848 in Tippacanoe County Indiana and married Sarah Elizabeth Jackson December 20 1870 at Chase Indiana later moving to Illinois Webster City Alden and finally Dows
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John Aker
Alden
Dows
Ren. W. C. Muhleman
Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
Chase
Indiana
Illinois
Webster City
Dows and
Thomas
Harry
J. E. Knight
John W
Ed E
Jesse S
Avie IL
Frank FP
Charles W
Wilkie
Henry Brinkman
United Brethers Church
United Brothern Church
Congregational Church Serves Morning Worship and August Pause
Public worship next Sunday at 11 o'clock with the pastor delivering the sermon. There will be no evening service during August. The Betty Alden club hosts two notable guests this month, Miss Parmlee and Miss Geneva Van Ever, who shared insights on German life and social service work.
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Betty Alden Club
Parmlee
Lows Malls
Young Men’s Christian Association
Germany
Iianhice
Unc
Geneva van Ever
Que Miers van Ever
Thhe University of Minneota
Minneapolis
University of Chicago
Jurgensen Death Leaves Family in Missouri Town
The obituary notes Mr. Jurgensen survived by one brother Bernard of Pierre SD and five sisters listed from Moxie MO. Floral offerings reflected community respect as funeral services were held at home conducted by Rev Afenessy of Iuwa Pulls, with burial at Alden cemetery. Businesses closed in mourning. community extends sympathy to widow and siblings. Bring us your poultry. Highest cash price. W B Miller & Son Ltd.
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Ion
Bernard
Pierre
South Dakota
Emma Foreman
Gee, Lee
J. We Gelhaus
Agnes Badarneco
Clara Jurgensen
Moxie
Missouri
Jurgensen
Father Afenessy
Iuwa Pulls
Alden
Life at Camp Described by Dwight During Training
Dwight writes from Camp Wt Snelling Ave detailing daily life, meals, drills and officer supervision. He notes 6:00 wake, 6:30 breakfast, drill blocks, lights out, and weekly plans including parades, films, dances, and church. He mentions friends, meals, and modest comforts amid strict schedules.
Evangelical Church Notes Preview Home Missions Glides
The Evangelical Church notes include sterographic glides on Home Missions to be shown Sunday at 8 o'clock with Rev. Seybold of Ackley in charge. Sunday school is at 10. Rev Armin Haeussler, now in Minnesota, postpones his Alden visit for a year. Ladies Aid meets Saturday at the parsonage at 2. Rev Bueller of Hubbard preaches at 10:30 Sunday. Read Times advertisements.
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Lillian Peters
Seybold
Ackley
Armin Haeussler
Minnesrnelis
Alden
Ladies Aid Society
Wulock
Bueller of
Hubbard
Auto Licenses Report Shows Rising County Plate Demand
Whitewin tellers report by Wednesday the county issued sixty nine auto licenses and forty motor licenses totaling 810 in cash with 825 from transfers. Hawtin county allotment limited to four hundred, more orders likely as cars registered daily. Funds raised go to road improvement with admin costs kept low. Treasury near 11,000 with expected 5,000 state call. plates for next year already received. New plates claim higher vitality and no rust with orange letters on dark background. Miss Addie Spencer visits Aden from Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts to visit cousins Mrs. Jay Dodd and Mrs. Guy Boyer.
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Whitewin
Treaster Tamnes
Hawtin
Barnes
Ty Wrey Larnes
Biines
Tee Uver
Addie Spencer
Shelburne Falls
Massachusetts
Aiden ‘Phu
Jay’ Dodd
Guy Boyer
County Pioneer Program at Hardin County Meeting
The annual Hardin County Pioneer Association gathering is set for next Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in Blerding Grove near Midora with a morning program of songs, scripture, prayer, and sermons by Rev. Ed Thompson Memorial and Rev. Trueblood, plus readings and choir numbers. Afternoon features vocal solos, quartets, a reading by Miss Telcott, a piano solo, an Elk Luglan address, and announcements of officers and committees for the coming year.
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Hardin County Pioneer Association
Blerding Grove
Midora
CG. R. McLain
Whitten
Lulu Jones
Manned Telcott
Tuva Falls
Elmer Luglan
Ft. Dodge
Radcliffe Reading
Danita Strickter
Son Ladies Glee Club
C. R. McLain
Top Market Sale Sets High Price For Hereford Steers
Robert Tramilton of Alden area sold a nine head string of Hereford steers at Chiccaro market for 10.60 top price. The cattle, fed for nine months, averaged about 1000 pounds. Most buyers were from New York trade with some Canadians from Ontario and a few from St. Paul. The deal yielded about a $1.35 per head margin.
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Robert Tramilton
Tate
Alden
New York
St. Paul
Ad-Based Offer Promises Pay for Reading Classifieds
A bold pitch suggests readers can earn by reading the ads in the paper. The notice highlights a money-for-reading scheme, claiming quick payouts and simple steps to participate.
New Cases Filed for Next Term of Court Eldora
Numerous civil actions list large note and account claims in Eldora district court ahead of the term opening Sept 4. Franci Selene of Marshalltown sues Gilman Wisner and Traveler's Indemnity Co. for damages from a July 2 1921 car crash that injured Selene and Crockett, while others seek judgments on notes and loans totaling thousands. Natives selected for a 70-member jury panel will serve as trial and grand jurors during the term.
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Eldora
Franci
Selene
Marshalltown
Gilman HL Wisner
Midora
Carroll Crockett
Traveler's Indemnity Company
Hartford
Conn
Gilman H. Wisner
Wisner
Crockett
Eldan
Tlowedlett
BT. Oldham
H. C. Moore
M. R. Mason
H. W. Kleckner
Charles Balvanz
Frank Balvanz
Stauffer-Van Avery Company
Leslie Sheldon
H. B. Dreier
Roy Klemme Et al
People’s Trust and Savings Bank
Iawa Falls
Mayme L. Stokes
Long Bros. Aletor Company
Ed. IT
Stokes
Mayme Stokes
J. M
Mula Rankin
Palst
Reed Tage
Clark Albert Pare
Lyceum Dates Received for Coming Season
A. Watson, Post Adjutant of the local American Legion Post, has received the schedule from Redpath Varner management. The season includes Oct Shr Kelmia Lenhart, Nov Sl Barnaby Entertainers, Jun 8 Alex Miller, and Feb i Oakley Concert Company.
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A. Watson
Terion Post
Redpath Vawler m
Kelmia Lenhart
Barnaby
Alex Miller
Oakley Concert Company
Methodist Church Sermons Return Following Pastor’s Vacation
Pastor W. L. Brean resumes duties after a two week vacation returning to lead both morning and evening services next Sunday. Other weekly services will be held at the usual hour and place as worship continues.
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W. L. Brean
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A. F. Newelll
W. B. Miller & Son
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Snelling
Ave
Springfield
Walter Sielaff
Buckeye
Dwight
Evangelical Church Notes
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Honey Creek
Fairview
Trueblood
New Providence
Point Pleasant
von Hobson
Vocal Soho
Bonnie Knowles
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