County teachers press local paper at institute
Han cock County teachers at a recent institute asked how many of the 100 present contributed to the local paper. Five hands rose, highlighting limited reader support. editor urged timely programs and notices in exchange for funds. Numerous local items follow, including deaths, candidacies, travel plans, and road work across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Annie Smith
John W. Smith
German Township
W. T. Jansgen
D. A. Haggard
Algona
F. S&s. Bull
Miss Mary Werther tenth brings spring school title
The Krill school title spring is highlighted as Hitonka builds a strong county band. Buffalo township trustees met to transact routine business and set the row levy at four mills. The editor received an invitation for President Francis of St Louis to attend the exposition opening with free admission tickets. A free Rock Island pass to St Louis via Albert Lea and Mi was received from the Rock Island. Mr and Mrs Chas Nethsamen and two daughters also made the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Werther
Krill
Hitonka
Buffalo Township
Francis
St. Louis
Rock Island
Albert Lea
Ule
Chas
Nethsamen
Twenty Years Ago Local notes and events from Wesley and vicinity
A baby boy was born to Mrs. Chaus Sjarka of Wesley. Frank Ketwick bought the Mrs. Ann Cosgrove residence and will move. Wm. Traden and Arthur Ward advertised for teachers. The Pinks family suffers scarlet fever. Shulta and Fisher brought home twenty mallards. Sid Backus joined the Bull Moose party. Mrs. Chas Ball hatched 177 chicks. John Krullsrl and Herman visit Adeline. Four teachers needed in Titonka schools earning 65 to 75 dollars monthly. Earl Gorman in trouble moving from Algona to Webster City due to debts to local merchants. Will Rode and Miss Katie Franzen married. details forthcoming. Hobart farmers form an elevator company. Mgr. Hart to Williston, IN after three weeks here.
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G Rand
Chaus Sjarka
Wesley Owneliy
Frank Ketwick
Ann Cosgrove
A. Reynolds
Wm. Traden
Arthur Ward
Wesley Township
John Pinks
D. A. Shulta
W. F. Fisher
Sid J. Backus
Bull Moose
Chas
Ball
John Krull Srr
Herman
Adeline
Tito
Mgr. L. C
Titonka Area Social Notes and High Water Report
Local items list numerous residents visiting kin or handling business in towns such as Titonka Algona Burt Wesley Garner and Hampton. Flood waters receded and Buffalo River peak readings noted while travel and bridge repairs were discussed.
Continue Alcohol Gas Study
Economists at Iowa State College report that adding corn alcohol to gasoline could raise corn prices nationwide but have little impact in Iowa. Wide use would require a preferential tax to compel consumption. Alcohol gas costs about 2 cents more per gallon, so a tax on regular gas may be needed to drive adoption. some buyers may favor its advantages, but the average consumer likely sticks with traditional gas.
Will Celebrate 98rd Birthday Grandma Newville
A note notes Grandma Newville, living at West Bend since March, visiting daughter Mrs. H. A. Jennings at the Harvey Graham home. She will celebrate her 93rd birthday on the 26th of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Newville
West Bend
H. A. Jennings
Harvey &Graham
Newvile
Georga Ann Geigel Wins First in 1982 4-H Forestry Contest
Georga Ann Geigel of Irvington won first place in the girls division of the 1982 State 4-H Forestry contest. She will receive 60 evergreen trees, the American Forestry Association gold medal, and likely a trip to the National Club Congress in Chicago. The award will be presented at the girls 4-H convention in Ames. The contest aims to boost interest in planting, forestry appreciation, and windbreak value for farm homes.
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Georga Ann Geigel
Invington
Iowa
George Ann
Irvington Township
Kos Suth County
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