Republicans to Hold County Convention at Forest City
Republican delegates from 16 Winnebago County precincts meet at the Civic Auditorium in Forest City on Friday July 2 1948 at 10 am to select delegates for the state convention in Des Moines July 23 and the State Judicial Convention July 30. County is allotted 23 delegates. prior election lists numerous names by precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Des Moines
Winnebago County
Civic Auditorium
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Buffalo
R. T. DeVries, Sr
E. R. Ostrander
H. C. Hovland
John Feldick
John Slaba
Roy V. Johnson
C.L. Peterson
Amos Wempen
C. B. Olson
K. H. Elman
Geo. A. Carman
Ted Betels
S. R. Torgeson
O. T. Gordon
George Holtan
T. M. Swenson
Claramay Marthinson
Rey Peterson
Vincent Vedig
Carl J. Lande
Selmer Kvale
Melvin Bergland
Vernon L. Martinson
Selmer Gunderson
G. W. Aasgaard
Howard Herwig
Ed Gesme
Orville ‘W. Thompson
L. Hubert Moen
Horace Thorvilson
David Twite
Gotland
Eden
O. B. Christenson
John Mark
Ben Hovland
Forest Ward
R. W. Stephenson
Joe Graham
A. E.clauson
O. H. Swenson
H. R. Cleophas
Roy Schram
Carroll Carson
C. A. Bartleson
Lloyd R. Smith
R. C. Brown
Donald Olson
Dutch Riekena
C. B. Hayden
Merle C. Hill
Kenneth Landstad
Harry Steffensen
James W. Smith
Jas. B. Anderson
Hazel Perry
H. W. Cassill
Arden Lyng
Johnny Boman
Jos. W. Charlson
Dudley Weible
Mrs
Einar Soderling
C. Tim Anderson
Evelyn Wolfs
Grant
Glynn Johnson
J. W. Boyken
King
T. E. Klemesrud
Inez Teague
Carol Payne
Lelia Mechem
Bruce Osmundson
Marvin Lehman
Orland Anderson
Henry Holland
Adron Tinderholt
Leland
C. T. Carlson
Eddie Ambroson
Norman Lackore
O. J. Charlson
Lincoln
A. E. Halvorson
H. O. Quaine
Harold Johnson
Carson Pederson
Frank Delyea
Carl Jacobson
Linden
A. J. Field
Dan E. Lemme
Carl Harlson
Mt. Valley
Russell Nelson
Ray Haugen
Albert Drugg
Newton
George Anderson
B. M. Haugen
Carl Colivet
O. J. Olson
Norway
Norris Grunhovd
Joseph Aldahl
Scarville-La
Class of 41 Holds Buffalo Center Reunion
The B C H S Class of 1941 held a reunion in Buffalo Center on Sunday June 27 but weather limited attendance. Plans were made for a 1951 reunion. Attendees included Richard Isebrand and Michael Gladiola Ter Beek of Titonka, Raymond Aykes Gary, Viola Larson Thompson Marjorie Ter Beek Forest City Naomi Shortenhaus James Murray Eldon Sunde of Buffalo Center, with letters from Theo Swingen St Paul MN and Valera Wessels Prescott AZ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Richard Isebrand
Michael
Gladiola Ter Beek
Titonka
Raymond Aykes
Gary
Viola Larson
Thompson
Marjorie Ter Beek
Forest City
Naomi Shortenhaus
James Murray
Eldon Sunde
Band Concert July 3 Courage march and more
A band concert program lists pieces including Courage march Bennett and Taylor Memories waltz Real American Boy and Is the Hour waltz. Selections feature overtures and marches such as Van Alysine The Old Gray Mare Toolie Oolie Dookie and Kainan Military Escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courage
Bennett
Etory
Taylor
van Alysine
Yoder Toolie
Realmerican Boy
Davis
Kainan
Maroh
Seven Marriages Reported By Clerk Of Court
Seven marriage licenses issued in Harmon Lundberg’s office last week. Couples include And rew Johnson and Ruth Kelin. Robert Mitchell and Betty Steffensen. J. J. Madsen and Helen Endreland. Alvin Roger Winter and Gladys Ann Skaare. Oliver C. Sheldon and Evelyn Dodd. Eddie Fllert son and Norma Aslakson. Trenton M. Johnson and Iva Kassa. Also A. B. Myhr of Thompson named executor for the H. J. Berven estate. A Minn. car accident near Forest City injured Betty Houts. $50 damage. Real estate deeds filed include multiple transfers among local residents and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Lundberg
Andrew Johnson
Ruth Kelin
Robert Mitchell
Betty Steffensen
J. J. Madsen
Helen Endreland
Alvin Roger Winter
Gladys Ann Skaare
Oliver C. Sheldon
Evelyn Dodd
Eddie Fllertson
Norma Aslakson
Trenton M. Johnson
Iva Kassa
A. B. Myhr
Thompson
H. J. Berven
Sheriff's Office
Homer G. Houts
Austin
Minnesota
George’s Cabins
Forest City
Adam A. Krusp
Albert Lea
Houts
Betty Houts
County Recorder
Martin
Iola M. Grimsley
Hazel O. Wessels
Thompson Yards, Inc
Thompson Cooperative Locker Association
Town of
Lake Mills
Iowa
Clara Mathilda
Ethel L. Jensvold
John
Irene H. Lande
Robert W. Fogerty
Baptist Church July 8th Speaker Visit Noted
Mr and Mrs John Slaba and their two daughters Barbara Lou and Janice Sue traveled from town to Grand Rapids Minnesota for a two week outing at Comfort Cove Resort near Grand Rapids to fish and attend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slaba
Barbara Lou
Janice Sue
Grand Rapids
Minnesota
Tinney
Comfort Cove
Dewey and Warren Chosen for GOP Ticket at Philadelphia
Delegates at the Philadelphia Republican convention unanimously chose Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York to run for president next November. Dewey led Taft and Stassen on early ballots and was confirmed on the third ballot. Gov. Earl Warren of California was selected as Dewey’s running mate for the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Dewey
Earl Warren
Philadelphia
New York
United States
Dewey
Taft
Ohio
Stassen
Minnesota
California
Rake Ball Team to Play Here July 4th
The Bison ball team will resume league play next Sunday July 4th when they host the Rake nine. The Rake boys defeated the Bison earlier this season and the Bison aim to reverse the result here. The Bison had been rained out for three days and then played Bancroft Lions in the District Semi-Pro tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bison
Rake Nine
Rake Boys
Bancroft
Legion Auxiliary to Install Officers Tonight
The Amercinn Legion Auxiliary holds its business meeting at City Hall on Thursday evening July 1. New officers will be installed with hostesses Mesdames Louise Hanson Mattie Bowers and Genevieve Johnson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercinn Legion Auxiliary
Louise Hanson
Mattie Bowers
Genevieve Johnson
Legionnaires to Elect Officers Tonight at Winnebago Post
Legionnaires of Winnebago Post No 21 meet tonight at the Post Room to elect new officers for the year starting August 1 1948. Kent Winter and Jack Fredericks, recent Boys State attendees, will speak on their experiences. Commander Boyd Jordan urges maximum attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionnaires of
Winnebago
Kent Winter
Jack Fredericks
Boyd
Jordan
Legionnaires
Kill The Flies Campaign Underway in Buffalo Center
The battle to rid Buffalo Center of flies began Wednesday afternoon and will continue until all premises have received DDT spray. Residents may sign up for spraying by contacting Mr. Beste or Mr. Vasbinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Beste
Mr. Vasbinder
Ax injures two year old girl in household accident
Little Ann DeVries, 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald DeVries, lost a finger at the second joint on her right hand in a Wednesday incident while she and her brother David played with an ax at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Ann DeVries
Gerald DeVries
David
Two Young Men Enlist In Navy
Lee Griffen and Harold Gilbert, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Griffen and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, left Tuesday for Minneapolis to take Navy physicals. They proceeded to Great Lakes Naval Training Station near Chicago for boot training. Mr. and Mrs. Friis and daughter returned from a two week motor trip to California. Darwin Friis, their son and brother in the Army at Camp Stone man, California, is on a 14 day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Griffen
Bryan Griffen
Harold Gilbert
Harvey Gilbert
Minneapolis
Minnesota
U. S. Navy
Great Lake Naval Training Station
Chicago
Illinois
Chris Friis
California
Darwin Friis
Camp Stoneman
Darwin
Services Friday For Mrs. Sam Winter
Mrs. Sam Winter 62 died in a Rochester Minnesota hospital early Tuesday June 29 Funeral services will be held Friday July 2 at 1 30 p m at Schutter Son funeral home then at the First Baptist Church with Rev Martin DeBoer presiding Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Winter
Rochester, Minnesota
Schutter & Son Funeral Home
First Baptist Church
Martin DeBoer
Graceland Cemetery
Emergency Forage Crops Recommended for Winnebago Farmers
County Extension Director C. E. Judd recommends emergency forage crops to rapidly fill feed gaps after winter legumes. Soybeans, Sudan grass, millet, rape, and sorghum offer varying yields by soil and timing. plant late July for Sudan grass and early July for German millet. seed rates range from 5 to 60 pounds per acre depending on crop. choose crops to fit local conditions and needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
County Extension
C. E. Judd
Sudan
Judd
Food for Families with School Children
The U S Department of Agriculture offers a new publication showing how a four child American family can be well fed for 27 to 28 dollars weekly in March 1948 prices. It provides weekly menus, buying and storage tips, and age based dietary guidance. Single copies are free from Washington 25 D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Bride to Be Honored at Pre Nup Shower
Miss Evelyn Dodd, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Dodd, was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Otto Sheldon on Tuesday afternoon attended by friends and relatives. Monday evening dinner guests in the Ted Aukes home included Lloyd Coomes Jo Ann Johnson Mason City Mr and Mrs Alfred Heyer and Edwin Aukes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Dodd
Warren Dodd
Otto Sheldon
Lloyd Coomes
Jo Ann Johnson
Mason City
Alfred Heyer
Edwin Aukes
Ted Aukes
State Legion Commander to Speak at Lake Mills
Paul A. Tornquist of Davenport, State Commander of The American Legion, will address the Winnebago County Legion Convention at Lake Mills Monday evening July 5 at eight. The two day July 4th to 5th Rice Lake Park celebration by Otto-Chase Post aims for a large turnout. Prizes totaling over 1000 dollars will be awarded Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Tornquist
Davenport
American Legion
Winnebago County
Lake Mills
Rice Lake State Park
Otto-Chase Post
Tornquist
Legionnaires
Legionnaires of
Rice Lake Park
Delmage Hospital Notes June 24 30
Hospital notes track admissions and dismissals from June 24 to June 30. Entries include births at Delmage Hospital for families in Rake, Lakota, Woden, and Swea City, plus major operations and treatments for several patients. Notable names include Mrs. Delmar Haugen, Mr. Gerald Quamn, Jack Reisdorfer, Arlyn Olson, Violet Thorland, Janice Steinberg, Gerhart Klaase, Harold Gingrich, Verne Rabal, Mary Ann Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Haugen
Rake
Gerald Quamn
Foster Hartman
Kathryn Everding
Jack Reisdorfer
Arlyn Olson
Violet Thorland
Johnny Dontje
Louis Schaefer
Abbe Jutting
Sander Menke
Swea City
A. E. Rosenau
Gangster
Lakota
Janice Steinberg
Gerhart Klaase
Woden
Harold Gingrich
Verne Rabal
Lowell Schmidt
Mary Ann
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Elmer Stenberg
Dodge
Marjorie TerBeek
Kaiser
Helmer Thompson
Frazer
Evan Christianson
Frazer Manhattan
Fred Severson
Ford Truck
H. B. Ferris
Paul Schleusner
Pontiac
Court House
Monson
Highway Patrol
Merrill Peterson
Porter Peterson
Baptist Church
Emil D. Green
Santa Fe
Alameda
Colorado
Baptist
Legion Auxiliary
Cupid
Ny Wy
Aga
Fommys
Navy
State Legion
Paul Tornquist
Delmage Hospital
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