Obituary and community notes from West Bend
OED AT AGE OF 83 West Bend notices commemorate the death of Michael Bonstetter aged 83 after a long illness. The funeral was held at Card Me church with burial in the parochial cemetery. The column also records many local visits, social events, and church notes from residents including travels to Iowa Falls, Des Moines, and Des Moines area, with mentions of neighbors, couples, and recent marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Michael Bonstetter
ORF Comtunity
Chris Bonstetter
Ton
Ledyard
Jerry Schutter
Jack Seluirg
Estherville
J. Borie
Harold
Joe Dorweiler
Des Moines
Wat. Andereggs
Fairfax
Minnesota
Mary Larson
Whittemore
3. W. Bourret
Noah Falh
Howard
Iowa Falls
Elmer Falb
Ackler
A.J. Falb
Frank Lockwood
W. E. Roberts
Windom
Gerber
Ella Bannart
Lea
Traub
Lester
Nosh Fath
Mallard Column Reports Local Visitors and Events
June Mallard column lists dozens of residents and guests visiting from Centerville Fort Dodge Curlew Okoboji and Des Moines. Names include Jon Coburn James Law Mrs Sarah Lowe Ruth Vaux Ted Ridenour Clarence Kress Alfred Jackson and Stella McKenzie. The piece notes picnics at Enmetsburg and Liz ard Lake and a new meat market opening in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Coburn
Rodin
James Law
Centerville
Als Slater
Sarah Lowe
Sunda
Mra
Wesley Vance
Myr
Nichols
Fort Dodge
Harley Sehmacker
Baby Gerald
Donald Sabin
Fara Bureau
Enmetsbore
Bobby Stratton
Ruth Vaux
Ted Ridenour
Clarence Kress
Alice Gehrt
Thos. Bull
Curlew
Mao
R. E. Stoltz
Stoltz
Beatty
Okobort
McGinnis
United States
George Keeney
Des Moines
Carlisle
Jos. Johnson
Chicago
Enmetsburg
Okoboji
Hancher
Plover
Isaac Walton
Lizard Lake
Air
Daubendick
West Bend
Alfred Jackson
Fonda
Harley Fortune
Lucille Cowan
Stella McKenzie
Emmetsburg
Graettinger Social News Highlights from June Week
Mayor Lindsey visited Fort Dodge on professional business. Mrs Donlon stayed with Emmetsburg friends. Supt and Mrs Antone Johnson of Emmetsburg met at the Spies home. Edward Mitchell and son left for McGregor. Mr and Mrs Morgomery visited from Peoria. The Paulsen party with Dr Hession traveled to Lost Island. F H Fordyce from Emmetsburg visited Graettinger Wednesday. Afternoon Club was hosted by Mrs Lottle Hendricks. Arthur Myhre returned from St Olaf College for vacation. The Horswells drove to the lakes. Mrs A J Johnson and daughter Gladys and Mrs J P Jensen returned from Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs J L Fidler moved to West Bend. Fidler coached Graettinger schools recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Lindsey
Fort Dodge
Donlon
Emmetsburg
Antone Johnson
Fred Spies
Z. J. Mitchell
Edward
Mc -Gregor
Dr. Meggers
Bert Morgomery
Harvey Supply Company
Peo- Tia
P. J. Paulsen
Arthur Myhre
St. Olaf’s College
Northfield
Minnesota
B. H. Horswell
the Lakes
A. J. Johnson
Gladys
J. P. Jensen
Los Angeles
J. L. Fidler
West Bend
Fidler
West Bend Area Society Notes and Local Visits
The week saw Mrs Charley Jensen to Coleman hospital at Satherville and hopes for a quick recovery. Mr and Mrs Joh Washington of Ruthven visited at the Wilson home while Jobo Kelly from Ayrabire visited Father Kelly. The Catholic Missionary society met at Mrs JF UL Lambs home. John Mitchell came from Fort Dodge to attend to business and visit friends. Oscar Craven traveled to Fort Dodge to serve as grand juror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Wevame
West Bend
Charley Jensen
Coleman Hospital
Satherville
The
Catholic Missionary Society
JF. UL. Lamb
John Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Oscar Craven
Fort Dodse
Curlew Residents Recount Summer Moves and Graduates
In mid June Curlew notes include Mrs. Frank Lacey and family passing through on route to Ayrshire, Ruth Cross returning from Oskaloosa, and several families visiting or traveling from Mallard, Des Moines, and California. Local graduates from Drake University and Drake-linked schooling appear, with Accompanied by the Stoltz and Ward families touring nearby towns. Palo Alto Graduates at Ames reports 758 diplomas awarded to Iowa State College students this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curlew
Frank Lacey
Oregon
Ayrshire
Fred Kassel
Lacy
Ruth Cross
Fron College
Oskaloosa
Charles Prohaska
Mallard
W. J. Brechler
C. K. Ferguson
Floyd Hatch
Chas
Prohaska
August Johnson
the Land Home
Carl Lund
Philip
John
Louise
Nellie
Ethel Easton
Monica Culien
Chris Hansman
Emmetsburg
K. J. Baird
Robert Baird
Des Moines
J. P. Stebbins
Wilmer
Minnesota
Ted Boyd
Velma Steen
Sac City
Helen Boyd
Helen
Ward
Gramly
Sheffield
James R. Nakada
California
Groff
Francis Groff
St. Louis University
Villisea
Pass
Helen Ward
Turner
Palo Alto
Ames
Towa State College
District Court Notice in Iowa mortgage judgment case
The District Court of Palo Alto County Iowa issues notice that on or before July 1 1923 there will be a petition filed by the plaintiff Peterson as Executor of the will of H C Hanson deceased seeking ninety six hundred dollars plus interest from March 1 1924 and related sums for taxes abstract of title and costs. Defendants are several Hansons Ringsted State Bank and Illinois Trust and Savings Bank. If you fail to appear by August 2 1925 judgment will be entered against you. William M Wilcoxen attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
H.C. Hanson
George C. Hanson
jAnna Hanson
Hans C. Munson
Hane Christian Hanson
Peter Hanson
Mary Hanson
Ils
Anton Hanson
Nels Miller Hanson
Carrie Hanson
Anne Marie Larsen
Hans Larsen
Enger Jensine Nielsen
Hulger Nielsen
Carl "Mortensen
Ringsted State Bank
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
District Court
Palo Alto County
Iowa
J. S. Peterson
H. C. Hanson
H. G. Hanson
Kirsten Hanson
H. C. Hansey
J. &. Peterson
Palo Alto
Sth
P. M
Entletsburg
Wai. M. Wilcoxen
Great Oak Township
County Auditor
W. Emtoetsburg-Ayrshire
J. J. O'Brien
Papa New
James
Michael Conlon
W. H. Morling
G. Linderman
Wm. Molloy
Lester T. Jac
Will Bath
Michael
James Conlon
J. B Forgeson
NEY & W
mSekwi
B. B. Burnquist
NWI & Wh
Burnquist
SWH
Emmetsburg
Mary Farrel
Tery
Edward Warren
Mary Farrell
Henry Seile Jr
E_ NEY
M. J. Stickley
First National Bank
Emmetsburs Ah Moto
Firstional Bank
David FE
Beardsi
NE Ney
Margaret Eagan
Srey
Michael Dailey
M. L. Brows
J. A. Sinek
M. Dailey
William Janssen
Alien Zoli
M. L. Brown
Mara Kunert
Peter Waldron
John & Ida Firth
Fort Idee
Gwen Golden
Fort Dodgell
Kelly Ney
Catherine A. O'Brien
Ste Ney
Board of Supervisions Reac Amenors
Emstetsburg
W. T. Krieger
R. J. Martin
Demity
FOR RENT Large airy bedrooms Mrs George Drybread
Room advertisement from Mrs George Drybread offering large airy bedrooms for rent. Contact via phone number 187 listed with the notice. 24-1 indicates possible date or classification reference in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumption Church
George Drybread
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Michael Benstetter
Bidler
Dewghinp
Greeninger Rave
Dor Torweller
Doc
Dorweller
A. L. Frye
Williams
Waterloo
Aml Mee
Spencer
Hubert Watson
Boone
Tom Willams
Cesar Pally
Vist
Ray Crisman
Walter] Williams
Martin Bonstetter
Algona
Walter ‘Albert
Otto Kinsman
San
Elmore
J. W. Baltimore
Erma Combes
Our Town
Miss Combes
Indiana
Lutheran Church
Ed Anderson
J. B. Torgeson
Helgey
Waldorf College of
Forest City
F. H. O'Halloran
Franklin
Miss Willan
Thuradar
Kerwick’s Hardware
Hittil
Milli
State of Towa
Palo Aloe Coranty
August Tern
Lans Loan and Trust Company
Plaintire
L. Neary
Lmmetsburg Rendering
Stewart
Democrat
Braity & Jennings
Humboldt
J. D McCarty
Winder
R. C
S. C
Stromberg’s
Heigen
F_ C. Myerly,Rodman
Towa
W. G. Midgeton
Middle West
House of David
Benton Harbor
Mich
Polo Grounds
New York
Silver Lake Park
Park Ayrshire
Po Ee
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