Heitland Family Loses Home In Town Fire
A Tuesday morning fire in the south part of town destroyed the Heitland residence, totaling furniture and clothing losses. Keith Thompson reported the smoke. firefighters could not save belongings. The family found temporary shelter with William Becker then Gunther Hugo, who offered free rent for a month. Community aid flowed from Harold Leibrand and Bob's Cleaners offering free cleaning and delivery of donated garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Heitland
Keith Thompson
Mill Road
Heitlands
William Becker
Gunther Hugo
Sure Winner Tonight At Legion Meeting
At the American Legion meeting tonight a prize of 40 dollars will go to the present member whose name is drawn. If the named Legionnaire is absent the commander will draw again until a present member wins 10 dollars. Ray Murray is reported confined to bed by illness. readers may send him a card at 1848 42nd Street, Des Moines. A thank you is extended to all who participated in Memorial Day exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ray Murray
Ilness
Ray
42Nd Street
Des Moines
June Draft Calls For Two Men
The Winnebago County Local Board of the Selective Service System will skip its usual monthly meeting this week. The next meeting date will be announced in county newspapers. Two men are set for induction on June 28, 1952, with induction notices mailed two weeks prior. Get spring paint needs at John & Jerry Hardware.
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Winnebago County
Music Mothers Elect Mrs H Elman President
Mrs Harold Elman was elected president of the Music Mothers at a May meeting. New officers include Mrs Hardy Jordal as vice president, Mrs Homer Elwood secretary, and Mrs Clarence Heitland treasurer. The group reported 98 members with 71 paid, eight regular meetings plus one combined with the P T A for a Christmas program. Fundraisers earned 233.13, 148.95, and 71.07, while expenses totaled 226.73 for costumes, uniforms, merit pins, and a drum head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Elman
Music Mothers
Hardy Jordal
Homer Elwood
Clarence Heitland
I. Berryhill
Rake
Three Car Accidents Investigated by Sheriff
Sheriff Monson investigated three vehicle crashes over the past week. Reuben Johnson of Scarville wrecked a 1950 Plymouth after rear ending a Kaiser demonstrator owned by Helgeson Motor Co of Lake Mills driven by Oscar Olson of Scarville on Highway 69 west of Lake Mills. A second collision near Forest City involved Lyle Authier and Horace James Kirk on Highway 9 and Pilot Knob road, causing extensive damage to Kirk’s car and damage to Authier’s 1949 Dodge. A 1951 Chevrolet driven by Mrs Harlan Larson of Joice was hit on the side by O M Haugen of Minneapolis at the J Street and Highway 69 intersection in Forest City while en route to Pilot Knob, with no injuries beyond shaken occupants. Haugen continued to Minneapolis after minor repairs.
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Monson
Plymouth
Reuben Johnson
Scarville
Johnson
Kaiser
Helgeson Motor Co
Lake Mills
Oscar Olson
Hiway
Lyle
D. Authier
Thompson
Horace - James Kirk
Fertile
Forest City
Sheriff's Office
Authier
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Larson
Haugen
Republicans Nominate Beardsley for a Third Term in Iowa
Republicans nominated Governor Wm. Beardsley for a third term at Monday’s primary, while Herschel C. Loveless won the Democratic nomination. Beardsley led GOP votes 129,670 with Evans second, Nicholas third. Loveless had 48,778 of 84,843 Democratic votes. Other races included Lt. Governor candidates, county officials, and a state senate nomination for Grimstead. local results highlighted by partisan county tallies and township races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Beardsley
Herschel C. Loveless
Ken Evans
William H. Nicholas
Clear Lake
Loveless
Wearin
Alden Doud
Douds
Leo Elthon
Fertile
Oltman
Slippy
Buffalo Township
Nicholas
Evans
Winnebago County
Elthon
Doud
Nels Branstad
Francis D. Weaver
James I. Dolliver
Congress
Francis G. Cutler
Theo. Klemesrud
Nona &. Link
C. Atty
Buffalo Center Hospital Notes May 28 to June 3
Hospital notes from Buffalo Center list local births and admissions. Notable entries include Mr and Mrs Jim Tjarks welcoming an 8 pound daughter, Rodney Ray to Mr and Mrs Russell Strayer, and Kirk Allen born to Mr and Mrs Alfred Heyer. Other patients admitted for minor surgery include Stanley Johnson and Roger Rippentrop, with several dismissals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Tjarks
Wesley
Harry Mattison
Russel Strayer
Swea
City
Rodney Ray
Paul Hansen
Storm Lake
Alfred Heyer
Kirk Allen
Otto Sheldon
Rake
Wilbur Nesheim
Don Michaelson
Marcia
Roger Rippentrop
Jack Koppen
Scouts Pass Test By Scoutmaster Han On Tuesday Night
Boy scouts who passed tests under Scoutmaster Han on Tuesday night include Tenderfoot Mickey Costigan and 2nd Class earners Norman Bond Richard Adams Donnie Albers Danny Engels George Jensvold and Tommy Costigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Tenderfoot
Mickey Costigan
Norman Bond
Richard Adams
Donnie Albers
Danny Engels
George Jensvold
Tommy Costigan
Fishing trip to Lake of the Woods planned by Cayler family
Dick Cayler travels with John Wentz and Roger Cayler of Windom Minnesota to Lake of the Woods for a fishing expedition departing Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Cayler
John Wentz
Roger
Windom
Minnesota
Lake-of-the- Woods
Blacksmiths Met Here Blacksmiths and Welders of Local
Blacksmiths and Welders of Local 175 met at the Chris Hogard Blacksmith Shop Sunday with 12 towns represented. George Nesshoefer presided. after business a lunch was served by Hogard and Vernon Hogard and many attendees visited. Several men brought their wives and were entertained at the Hogard home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Hogard
George Nesshoefer
Mallard
W. W. Robinson
Maple Hill
A. L. McNamar
Ringsted
Carl M. Peterson
Frank Flaig
Lone Rock
Vern Smith
Fostoria
Axel Carlson
Henry Pundt
Havelock
W. F. Pavey
Klemme
G. O. Baker
Swea City
M. Allbee
Rolfe
Vernon Hogard
Buffalo Center
Albert Sleper Elected President of Buffalo Center Lions Club
Albert Sleper was elected president of the Buffalo Center Lions Club at the annual meeting on Monday evening. He previously served as first vice-president. Other officers elected were Elmer Leibrand as vice-president, George A. Carman as 2nd vice-president, Donald Beste as secretary-treasurer, Robert Janssen as tail twister, Thomas Wilson as membership chairman, and Robert Janssen as finance chairman. Directors to be elected at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sleper
Buffalo Center Lions Club
Elmer Leibrand
George A. Carman
Donald Beste
Robert Janssen
Thomas Wilson
No Complaints On Tax Assessments
The Board of Review completed its work on May 21 and County Assessor Bruns vold reports no complaints filed, suggesting taxpayers are satisfied with assessments. The annual May review includes members Tony Sattleson Forest City George Thomas Lake Mills Johnnie Rake Rake John Sloper Buffalo Center and Henry Halan Thompson.
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Board of Review
Brunsvold
Tony Sattleson
Forest City
George Thomas
Lake Mills
Johnnie Rake
Rake
John Sloper
Buffalo Center
Henry Halan
Thompson
Two Divorce Actions Filed
Ronald Mahrenholz of Forest City filed for divorce from Pearl Mahrenholz in district court on May 29. They wed in July 1988 and have two minor children. allegations include cruel and inhuman treatment. Mary Evenson of Lake Mills filed for divorce from Kenneth Evenson on May 29. Married August 1938, separated April 1952. custody of a minor child, household goods, bank account, and child support sought.
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Ronald Mahrenholz
Forest City
Pearl Mahrenholz
Mary E. Evenson
Lake Mills
Kenneth Evenson
Home on furlough visits Bangor Maing families
Pic. Richard Mylan has arrived on a long furlough from Bangor Maing to spend time with his father Dan Mylan and grandmother Mrs Mary Mylan. He will be here Monday night and plans to visit. See John and Jerry for the next paint order, with mixes to any shade.
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Pic
Richard Mylan
Bangor
Maing
Dan Mylan
Mary Mylan
John & Jerry
Jury Awards J Slaba 17500 In Accident Suit
A Fairmont county district court jury in Blue Earth Minnesota awarded John Slaba of Buffalo Center 17500 for the death of his wife and daughter in a July traffic crash near Elmore. The verdict against Kuyper Kepple Implement and Tri Mont Block and Silo capped the district court’s highest award. A 40 day stay was granted to allow appeals or payment.
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Fairbanlt County District Court
Blue Earth
Minn
John Slaba
Buffalo Center
Elmore
Minnesota
Slaba
Kuyper-Kepple Implement Company
Tri-Mont Block and Silo Company
Triumph
District Court
Chris Carlson
Jan+ice
L. J. Seifert
Fairmont
Slaba Packard
Willard Burns
Kuyper-Kepple
C. M. Willmert
Winnebago Automobile
Paratrooper Wing Awarded to Fort Benning Graduate
Corporal Gene Fredericks arrived here Monday from Fort Benning Georgia after completing the required parachute jumps to earn his Paratrooper Wings. He is ordered to report to Seattle Washington by June 13 where his unit will be assigned to the Far East Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Fredericks
Fort Benning
Georgia
Seattle
Washington
Far East !Command
Memorial Day greet at Aukes airfield by governor Beardsley
Governor William S. Beardsley visited the Aukes airfield Memorial Day morning to deliver an address at the schoolhouse after arriving by plane from Des Moines. He spoke to about 300 people, then returned to Des Moines and proceeded to Hartford in Warren county for another Memorial Day address at 2 p.m. The community also lauds local aviator Mr. Aukes for converting land into a notable air strip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. &. Aukes
Kenny Bohl
Aukes
William S. Beardsley
Des Moines
Hartford
Warren County
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Joe Heitlands
Legion‘ Meeting
John & Jerry Hardware
H. Elman
King's Stewards
First Baptist
King’s Stewards Quartet
North Amettoun Baptist Seminary
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
First Baptist Church
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Ohio
Atlantic Seaboard
Gov
Demos
Grimstead
Senate
Branstad
Jacob Grimstead
Albert Olson
Osage
A. T. Brookins
Winnebago
Worthy
Brookins
Grimstead Olson Mitchell
Worth
Mitchell County
Dolen
Nels B. Dolen
Bue Charlson Dolen
Eden
Lerk
Lundberg
H. G
Maurice
Steinberger
Elvina
Pard
Bert Meyer
Okko Hippen
Emocrat
Frank Murray
Adolph Hartman
Cilican
DeVries, KR. T
eVries
R. T
Oscar Nelson
John Feldick
Ames Wempen
Harm Shortenhaus
Earl Ostrander
Ted Feldick
Buffalo
Forest Ward
Ward
Grant
King
Leland
Lincoln
Linden
Mt. Val
Newton
Norway
Scarville- Logan
R . Cane Nicholas
Eaee
Allen
Kallemyn
Long
Synhorst
Verona
Kelleher
Akers
Bees
Weddle
Abrahamson
Raoe
Cruickshank
Hermes
Pene Thomsoon
Roe
Gillette
Yeaman
R Saad
Claassen
Jolley
Reed
Reneee
Youngerman
Buffalo Center Hospital
Tribune
Lake-Of-The-Woods
NEW Lion
J. Slaba
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