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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
3
A notice invites residents to attend tomorrow evening’s debate and basketball game. The event, organized by Sept. Overmyer, marks the second debate in a series on a federal government policy question about whether the government should. Local team participation is noted as part of the program.
The event features an affirmative argument on the railroad question with a panel discussion followed by a basketball game between Goldfield and Hoor. Admission is 25 cents for either or both events, with timing set for a 7 30 start and a 9 25 debate end, then the game.
C W Cook has his dryer in operation. Geo and Gilbert Wildin left Thursday for a few days visit near Des Moines. L A Vipond and wife enjoyed a visit from Wisconsin cousins last week. The Embroidery Club was entertained by Mrs Guderian and her mother Mrs Casey. The Will Lowman sale went well and he and wife plan to live near Mission Texas. Mrs 3 H Fraser spent last week with agents Nic Gormans near St Benedict. J E Potters of Algona spent week with her.
J W Cox family news reports J W Curtis bed fast from paralysis and Grandma Lass under illness. Neighbors met at R G Fry home for Mrs Fry’s first birthday. Lewis Walker returns from Montana to farm near Germania. Telephone joint line officers elected at annual meeting. W H Brandon attends funeral in Titonica for Uncle Gross. Daughters and relatives attend burial in Titonia cemetery. Ellen Galbraith hosts shower for Hazel Krantz. mock marriage scene adds merriment. Bea Hutchison and guests attend.
F W Amspeker and family plan a Waterloo move. Mrs John Genr ie recovering from surgery at Algona hospital. Fieyd Netfessel of Clarksville visiting Mrs Adam Weiner. John Q Hanna, brother of George W Hanna, dies at 73 in Blackwell. Civil war veteran long-time resident of T. Out-of-town relatives attend his funeral. Declamatory work praised at Humboldt and Cedar Falls visits. Superintendent Sherman from Algona judged the Dayton Algona high school debate.
Bessie Quick Knutson, born in Algona on September 24, 1871, died of tuberculosis at her Clear Lake home. Her funeral was in Clear Lake, with remains later interred in Algona’s Riverview cemetery beside her mother. Survived by husband Charles Knutson, son Ralph, father William Quick, and brother Wilbur, with another brother Charles deceased serving in the Philippines. The obituary notes her early residence and community ties. Additional notices include a 1918 county sheriff candidacy and a local lost horse collar report.
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