Local Visitors and Family News From Mason City Area
A dense local notice lists numerous visitors and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krueger from Garvin Minnesota hosting extended relatives, and many trips to attend weddings, funerals, and family gatherings across Minnesota and South Dakota. The item notes travel to Latimer Hampton Ceylon Paynesville Badger Spirit Lake and other communities with references to several named families and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Felstner
Madison, South Dakota
Charles Krueger
Sharon Kaye
Charles
Ceylon
Minn
George Lehmann
Northwestern Bible School graduation speaker Dr Charles E Fuller
Minneapolis last Thursday attended graduation exercises where Dr Charles E Fuller director of Old Fashioned Revival Hour was the speaker. Numerous local families and guests visited relatives in multiple towns including Des Moines Bancroft and Silver City New Mexico, with many relatives gathering for Decoration Day and a birthday at the Kiewiet home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northwestern Bible School
Charles E. Fuller
Mike Akkerman
Edward Abbas
Bancroft
S. D
Clifford Bagby
Mike Smith
Clifford Abbas
White, 5S. D
Rock Rapids
Trolling With Motor Illegal in Towa
Confusion rises among Towa anglers over motor trolling legality on inland waters. Conservation Commission officials confirm motor trolling is illegal, despite a failed bill to permit trolling on several named lakes. The current law bars trolling from any machine propelled boat on inland waters or boundary waters except the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Commission
G. L. Zeimer
The
Conservation Commission
Spirit
West
Okoboji
Clear
Mississippi
Missouri
March April 107 Game Law Violations Summary
Conservation officers secured convictions in every case during March and April. Violations included fishing 66 prosecutions, hunting 35, and six for miscellaneous offenses. In total fines of 4048.50 were paid and 54 days of free room and board awarded in county jails.
Thompson Lad Froze to Hot Wire at Stuart's
A May basket visit at George Stuart's home caused alarm when Roger Arnevik grabbed a hot wire on a yard pole and could not release it. Glenn Bergland and Allen Goodnight acted to free him, Roger was taken to a doctor for examination and escaped injury. The incident followed earlier wire incidents involving bailing wire and a direct short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stuart
Roger Arnevik
Holf
Glenn Bergland
REA
Allen Goodnight
Berg
Thompson Courier
Highest Bidder Sells Storm Lake Presby Church Manse
Storm Lake residents have a chance to bid on the former Presbyterian church manse as the property is put up for sale to the top bidder. The event tests bidders' willingness to secure a local home asset in a community listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Presbyterian Church
Freshman Hazing Stunt Goes Awry in Grinnell
A Grinnell student, not mentally troubled, attempted to fish through an open manhole as part of a hazing rite. The elaborately equipped freshman followed elder classmates instructions in a light-hearted prank that puzzled onlookers last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Creston Buick Sale Suit Seeks Buick Delivery
Leo Kelley of Creston sues Creston Buick Sales Co. and General Motors Corp. for delivery of a 1947 Buick, claiming a signed contract for a 1946 Buick at the root of the dispute. After a lengthy delay, Kelley requests delivery of the newer model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston Buick Sales Co
General Motors Corp
Leo Kelly
Creston
Kelley
Lincoln Township Farm Bureau Meets at Engelby Home
The Lincoln Township Farm Bureau met May 27 at the M. O. Engelby home. C E Judd presented soil conservation slide films and announced activities including a beef cattle tour and fly control campaign. Archie Anderson outlined PMA work and soil conservation needs. the group approved a $5 scholarship fund contribution and planned a 4 H building penance drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Township Farm Bureau
M. O. Engelby
C. E. Judd
Farm Bureau
Archie Anderson
PMA
United States
Carlisle Anderson
Raymond Nelson
August Nerdig
Fred Faber
Gweneth Jutting
Darrel Underbakke
Harvey
Gene Engelby
Amazing Indifference to Death on Our Highways
The Tribune urges nationwide action as about 30 000 people are killed yearly on highways. It calls for investigations of each accident, penalties for drivers, vehicle inspections, and federal regulation if states fail to provide safeguards for the public. The piece stresses education and accountability to reduce fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Special Bargains This Week From Midwest Roof Coating Sale
A quirky ad fragment offers bargain prices on roof coating, oil barrels, stock tank, and lumber. The dialogue notes a skeptical householder and an agent selling various items as part of a local sale. Also included are dated jokes about fathers aging and debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
States on Trial in Highway Safety Debate
The text argues against surrender of states rights and opposes federal expansion, urging states to promptly regulate and inspect highways to reduce avoidable accidents without federal involvement. It emphasizes public demand for relief over theoretical methods and calls for effective state action to solve safety issues.
Cars Faulty Highway Spot Check At Waverly
Officials conducted a two day traffic spot check at Waverly and found 138 cars faulty for public safety. About one in four cars required work, indicating widespread issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Appreciation Note From Winnebago Post 21 Memorial Day
The American Legion Buffalo Center unit thanks local business and professionals who carried ads in the Memorial Day edition and all who assisted in making the service a fine affair. Roy Johnson, Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago Post No. 21
The
American Legion
Buffalo Center
Roy Johnson
Gratitude From Grant Ostrander After Hospital Stay
Grant Ostrander thanks friends and neighbors for gifts and visits during illness and expresses appreciation to Dr Dolmage and the nurses for making the hospital stay pleasant.
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Charles Rhubee
Mason City
John Krueger
Garvin, Minn
Jasper Dirksen
Ella
Latimer
Hampton
Olin Bond
Alexsandria, Minn
Charles Westendorf Sr
Ed Akkerman
Worthington, Minn
Joe Risius
Andrew Harring
Buffalo
Thomas Bosma, Jr
Ed Bosma
Harvey Thassebroek
Heiko Bosma
Chris Osswald
Elmore
Minnesota
Saturaday
Royal
Harris Feldick
San Diego
California
Naval
Denver
Colorado
Vand
Frank Mattson
George Albers
Good ‘Thunder
Edo Frerichs
Nellie van Dyke
J. O. Converse
John Converse
LeeAnn
Nancy
Minnesapolis
H. J. Schutter
Converse
Mrs. Schutter
Joe Collins
Judy
Colleen Collins
Wm. Collins
Arnolds Park
Robert Sage
Spirit Lake
J. E. Jensen
Helen Frette
Weir Frette
Badger
Duane E. Ulstad
Badger Gutheran
Merna Kiewiet
Rosalie Ann Milder
Janice Sue Slaba
Thelma Penning
Ruth DeBoer
Miss Quist
Miss Sherwin
Waldorf College
Charles Suter
Paynesville
Royal Armstrong Home
Chuck
Robbie Armstrong
Raymond, Minn
Lester Armstrong
Walter Miller
Louise
Clarence
Dick Geiken
George
Howard Pomeroy v
Decoration Day
Maye Frey
W. A. Simpson
Harold and
Rollin Pomeroy
Des Moines
Rollin
Weston Electric Co
Jennie Wessels
Joe Limberg
Mike’ Hippen
Ann Tapper
Jewel
Silver City
New Mexico
Hippen
Limberg
A. J. Haugland
Haugland
Mrs. Wessels
Miss Tapper
Prescott
Arizona
Clark Hyde
Hyde
Wessel
Carl. Kiewiet
Donald Bennett
Thompson
Wilbur Kiewiet
Lloyd Kiewiet
Hank Kiewiet
Jake Kiewiet
George Beaving
Wm. Kiewiet
Mr. Wm. Kiewiet
John and Jerry’s
Harry Adams
Joe Marsh
Bill Webster
Ed Mapes
Bert Childers
United States Brewers Foundation
Stuart
Lincoln Farm Bureau
Engelby
Buffalo Center Lumber Co. Dope Sheet
Jack the Woodpicker
Dad
Times
Pad
Weyermaeuser
Weyerhaeuser
A. J. Kopp
Lynn Friesenberg
Los
Buffalo Center Lumber Company
Zella Wise
Kopp
Pat
Joe
Elman
Iowa
Harringa
Chester
Oscar Ellingson
George Russ
Harry Shortenhaus
Jordahtl Hatchery
Main Stree
Hamilton Hatcheries
Bancroft and Titonia
Holst and Fisher
Blut Earth
Murphy’s
Bennett Burhns’ Milling Service
Guy Barton Buffalo
Walter Aukes
Woden
Grotewold Farm Store
Buffal Center
Hay Milbrandt
Nanne Frerichs
T. W. Behrends
Frank Fredericks
Bennett Bruhns Feed Store
Clarence A. Bosma
Estherville
First Ave
South
Kimball
Armstrong Piano Co
Spencer
Gertrude Bruns
John Murra
Mason City Globe
Tribune
Reinbeck
Phil Heman
Harry Honken
Department of Agriculture
Lakota and
Stevens, Iowa
Lakota
E. M. ‘Thompson
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