Flood Strains Buffalo Area After Wide Snow Rain Deluge
Flooded Buffalo and surrounding rural roads forced bridge closures and waterlogged grades. Town marooned, mail delivered by hand across makeshift crossings. Miss Phe Bruns, longtime resident, buried after flood hindered transport to German Township cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pridge
Ement
Westey-Titonka
Olivier Peterson
Mtonke
Woden
Lakota
Algona
Phe Bruns
Thonka
Rainbow Bridge
Lutheran Church Notes Confirmation and Mission Event
The Ladies Aid met last Wednesday with hostesses Misa Etta Stecker and Mrs Adolph Missal. The confirmation class will meet Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm and next Saturday at 1:30 pm. A special service invites attendance as confirmation day approaches with named confirmands Henry Alke George Alke Jy Arthur Boy ron Alethoupe Heosch Bruno Stecker Misa Stecker and Ddna Wib hen. On Friday April 21 Rev Howy Mayor, missionary to India on vacation in America, speaks in Titania about missions in India and New Guinea with slides, no admission fee but a free will offering. Sunday school at 9 30 English service at 10 40 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Misa Etta Stecker
Adolph Missal Hostasges
Henry Alke
George Alke
Arthur Boyron
Alethoupne Heosch
Bruno Stecker
Mita Stecker
Ddna Wibhen
Howy
Luda
America
Titania
India
New Guinea
Local Women’s Club Lesson Spurs Kossuth County History Talk
Mrs H H iRachut hosted the Womens Club with two sessions on Pioneers and the Early History of Kossuth County. Members shared recollections from older generations, while other district leagues held a Nalety program with performances, an address by Rev. Baker, and a social hour attended by eighty youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.H iRachut
Womens Club
Craven
Jay Budlong
Mra
Mont Paul
J. deVries
Homer Downs
H. W. Schoenlein
Mary Oesterraicher
IH. J. Torgersen
J.J. Budiongz
R, C. Ball
Mas
Lee
Wolfe
Harry Bed
Titonka Haworth League
Nalty
Social League
Orchestra Miele
Wilbur Schram
Helen Reed
Pern Krantz
Hadith Reynolds
Harley Larson
Carl Callies
Othel’ Wellmeyer
Inma 'Campbell
Alvns Johnson
Rev. Baker
Woden
Garden Spots for Needy Work Across Algona County
Algona supervisors seek Red Cross help to organize county garden plots for the needy this summer. Seeds will be provided. organizations must report by April 12. Residents willing to donate land or apply through their district chairman should contact Raymond Bonadker. Mr Morrison, the county agent, will coordinate with Red Cross groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Algona Muesday
Red Cross
Gspoll
Titanica
Raymond Bonadker
Morrison
Giga
Hunting and fishing license sale begins statewide
The county recorders will issue the new hunting and fishing license on April 1 across the state. Buy early to avoid delays when an invitation to fish arrives. Mike Pringle was down yesterday from Lakota on official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Pringle
Miss E Bruna Bruns Obituary From Holtland Germany to Iowa
Miss E Bruns was born March 10 1862 in Holtland East Friesland Germany. She immigrated with her parents to Freeport Minnesota then Ackley Grundy County Iowa before moving to Kossuth County in 1887. Pursuing farming until 1908 she later resided in Titania Iowa with her mother and adopted son Dick Molter until her death March 30 1933 at age 71 years 211 days. Funeral held at Lutheran church with Rev H W Schoenlein officiating and burial in German Township cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She Bruns
Holtland
Misa Brung
Good ‘Hope Lutheran
Mra. Wim. Mayland
Dick Molter
H. W. Schoanlein
German Township
Titonic
Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day Plan and Meeting Notes
Legion Auxiliary members and friends gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs Carrie Bonacker's home for a party and work meeting. Members repaired garments and sewed torn curtains while a committee served lunch. Poppy production and distribution details were outlined, with 82 states hosting poppy rooms and plans to ship millions of flowers to support World War II veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bonacker
Jonnfa Breen
Mary
Sophia Conradi
Mathilda Falk
Peal Ricklets
Hsther Askin
Martha Bonacker
Camilla Cooper
Laura Hansen
Inez ‘Wobt
Goon Rapids
Manning
Manila
Sorensen
America
Community thanks for kindness during illness and death
The Maylands and the Molter family express gratitude for many kind acts during Miss Whe Bruns illness and death. They acknowledge flowers and music provided by those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whe ‘Bruns
Wm. Mayland
D. J. Molter
Reformed Church News and Schedule Update
Due to bad roads only 72 attended Sunday school last week. Those absent should bring their mission next Sunday. Deacons plan quarterly house visits this week and next. please welcome them. Pastor attended the Pleasant Prairie Classis meeting in Sibley Iowa. R H Janssen was ill and could not attend. Young People's Club meeting time moved from 7 30 to 8 00 on Wednesday evenings. Regular Sunday School with the German service in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shere
Pleasant Prairie Olassis
Sibley
Iowa
R. H. Janssen
Young People’s ‘Club
Methodist Church Notes Palm Sunday and Holy Week
Palm Sunday approaches with urged church attendance. Special Holy Week services planned for Wednesday Thursday and Friday evening. Easter morning includes reception of members and baptism of children at Doan and Titonka, followed by an after program. Boworth League continues Sundays and young people join League in larger numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Titonka
Thorn
Boworth League
League
Secretary Faces Shortage Charge Against Bank Official
A. L. Cunningham, secretary of the Algona Building & Loan, was arrested Friday March 10 on theft by embezzlement claims totaling about $2000. Hearing postponed to March 14 and again to Friday. Cunningham bound over to the grand jury. Building & Loan books later turned to C. R. LaBarre. shortage discovered. The case carries doubled penalties for officers. the fund is said to be intact. Roosevelt's call draws local men to join 260000-strong Iowa force to Meskwaki region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Cunningham
Algona Building & Loan Association
Carl Dahlhauser
Cunningham
Justice White
A. L. Peterson
Building & Loan
C. R. LaBarre
Bondell
Advanco
Linnan speaks on veteran relief at Humboldt Rotary
Algona attorney Luke B. Linnan told Humboldt Rotary the World War Veterans Relief proposal has flaws. He criticized liberal limits, warned of graft in adjustments, and cited high government hospital costs versus privately built beds. He urged scrutiny of aid distribution and noted neglect of deserving veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnan
Luke B. Linnan
Algona
Humboldt Rotary Club
World War Veterans
American Legion
Mr. Linnan
American Expeditionary Fayeas
N Advance
Editor Waits Forest City Summit in Algona Advance
An editor in Algona Advance waits for Holstor Dewel the editor to compliment Ur. Z. Dickinson for his stand against the economy program of President Roosevelt. The text notes disappointment that it has not been done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Summit
Holstor Dewel
Algona Advance
Ur. Z. Dickinson
Dickinson
Roosavelt
National Commander Johnson Speaks on Economy and Pensions
National Commander Johnson of the American Legion urges members to support the president's economy plan even if it cuts certain pension allowances. He notes civilians view government care for veterans with concern, while some Legionnaires advocate restricting pensions not linked to military service, a view minority leaders oppose. Rockford Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
American Legion
Legion
Order
Roosevelt
Rockford
Birds Return in Early Spring as Warm Weather Arrives
The article notes birds travel north in April and mid month, listing species such as Purple finch Sparrow Hawk Vesper Sparrow Grebe Kingfisher Blue Heron and Yellow allied Sap-sucker among others. It urges readers to provide food water and nesting materials to encourage birds to settle in yards and gardens and enjoy their songs.
Electric Lights Turned Off At Council Meeting
A local note recalls lights being off by reading time, moonlight on Buffalo Row, and pedestrians guided by lanterns. It lists Community Club committees including Publicity, Civic Activities, Credit, Program, Club Finances, and Good of Club with chairs and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Callies
Raymond Bonnecker
Lee O. Wolfs
W. H. Stott
Harry Reed
Anton Pannhuk
W. J. Denton
H. A. French
J. 5. Wilson
G. BE. Mayfield
J. 2. Rheich
Henry Byler
Otto Falte
Pierre Sartor
W. F. Hamatreet
Wm. Boyken
Titanics Town Financial Report Receipts and Expenditures
The reading shows the Town Clerk William Boyken reporting financial figures for Titanics Town. Expenditures total 42377.39 with items including printing, elections, police, fire, health, street work, and equipment. The balance on hand as of March 31, 1933 stands at 178.08 with a total receipts figure 75544.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of Titanics
Yeavening Mch
Pny
Fire Department
Council Proceedings at the Ti tonka Savings Bank Meeting
The regular town council meeting convened at Ti tonka Savings Bank with Mayor Wolfe and councilmen Sartor Calligs Bonacker Rachut and Pannkuk present. Bills were approved and warrants authorized. pool table costs paid. clerk’s salary noted. weed commissioner appointed. wage schedule and library reports accepted. ordinance committee report accepted. meeting adjourned to a board of review with Town Clerk Wm Reyken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Wieg
Cal‘ies
Bonacker
Pannhuk
Ordinance Committee
Teview
Reyken
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Ted Dunmire
Carl Calleg
R. C. Ball
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Raymond Bonacker
Miller Nelson
JL. B.largon
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Legion Auxiliary Notes
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Methodist Church
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Conrad Swanson
Mes Moines
Iforeata
Ers
Jake Meyer
J. C
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Towa
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Titonksa
Loyd Bartlett
Moore
Tionka
G. Dirksen
Borno Schubter
Henry Swalve
John Pannhuk
Henry L Stecker
Waldemar Mueller
Turton
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Winthreg
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