Last Rites for Mrs. Frank Kettwich chronicled in grief
A funeral report recalls Lena Franzen Kettwich born November 4, 1863 in Ostrieslan Germany who immigrated to Ackley Iowa and lived near Titonka. She died of cancer at 4 8 years old. Survived by husband Frank Kettwich two brothers a sister in law and many relatives. The Lutheran community and Immanuel church are noted and a hymn chosen for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jain
Lena
Kettiwich
Franzen
Jose
Christ
Yiela
Haster
Ostireslan
Germany
Herman Franzen
Weubkea Franzen
Stohr
America
Frank Kettwich
Frank Franzen
Titonka
Henry Brangen Sr
Mary Brix
New London
Minn
Eggo Stohr
Holland, Ta
Lucy Kettwich
Prank Franzen
Henry Franzen Sr
Ray. A .Killan
Card of Thanks and Titania youths commendation
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after illness and death of a wife and sister. Remarks praise Titania youths for exemplary behavior at a Monday event and note Wesley folks seen only at the gym. A local tale about a farm sale ends with a miscount and humorous remark.
Thanks and Support From Community Family Notice
This brief note expresses gratitude for flowers and kindness shown during illness and death of a husband and father Mrs P Bulfington and family. It also reports a county contact meeting in Kossuth County with twenty three project leaders from JL organized townships meeting at Burt for rural organization study and community betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayd
Kossuth
Hal
Burt
Pys
H. Ls Krauts
Theatre Reopens at Buffalo Center with Larca of the Rio Grands
The Town Theatre at Buffalo Center will reopen Saturday featuring Larca of the Rio Grands. Admission is 10 and 20 cents on Saturday and 10 and 25 cents on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Master Barbers Convene for County Routing Meeting
Master barbers from the county gathered at Batt barber shop Monday evening March 28 to discuss regular routing business. Attendees from out of town included Frank and Clarence Shiltz of Algona, Henry Sherman of Wesley, and Jang Norden of Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moet
Batt
Frank and
Clarence Shiltz
Algona
Henry Sherman
Wesley
Jang Norden
Fenton
School Board Signs Most Faculty For Next Year
The school board met and employed the current faculty except one holdout music teacher who has not signed a contract. Superintendent C. A. Hoon and Principal T. A. Dynmire are listed with teachers Allene Johnson Des Moines Lela Stephens Delia Henderson Mabel Tatton Nellie Nelson Ethel Wellemeyer Aletha Schreck Lillian Crone Mary Osester Reicher and Lauretta Larsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hoon
T. A. Dynmire
Allene Johnson
Des Moines
Lela Stephens
Delia Henderson
Mabel Tatton
Nelie Nelson
Ethel Wellemeyer
Aletha Schreck
Lillian Crone
Mary Osesterreicher
Lauretta Larsen
Mrs Isabelle Briggs Dead in Elmore Community
Mrs Isabelle Briggs longtime nurse in Titanica area died Saturday evening from influenza and pneumonia while living with her daughter Mrs C Cunningham in Elmore. Known and liked by families she cared for over the years. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the M B church in Elmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Briggs
Isabelle ‘Briggs
Cunningham
Elmore
Briggs
Titanica
M. B
Celebrated Birthday Anniversary of Mrs. Ray Bonacker
Mrs. Ray Bonacker celebrated her birthday anniversary last Sunday with relatives including the Nelson Bros. family L. B. Larsens My and Mrs. Andrew Davidson and family Ring sted the Amoy Bonacker family and Mrs. Carrie Bonacker and daughter Estelle. A feast of good things was enjoyed by those present. The annual observance marks another milestone in the Bonacker family tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bonacker
Nelson Bros
L. B. Larsens
Andrew Davidson
Ringsted
Amoy Bonacker
Carrie Bonacker
Estelle
Bonacker
Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Frank Kettwich
Distant attendees at the Mrs Frank Kettwich funeral Friday include Paul Juindeman of Holland, Mr and Mrs John Harms of Wellsburg, Geo W Kettwich, John and Wiert Kettwich of Minonk Ill, Uffe Kettwich of Bloomington, Tl Eggo Stohr and two daughters Lena and Mrs Rika Frerich of Holland Ta Mrs Will Stohr and daughter, Mr and Mrs Ben Grimes and Johanna of Wellsburg, Mr and Mrs Will Sutler, Mr and Mrs Herman Stohr of Ackley, and Fred Reverts of Browntown Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettwich
Frank
Carlson Hansen Couple Observe 35th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Carl Hansen celebrated their thirty fifth wedding anniversary last Wednesday evening with thirty relatives and neighbors. A program of music and talks by Ole Flom and Mrs Olaf Funnemark recalled former days, followed by refreshments. Distant guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Hansen of Clear Lake and Mr Amos Bonacker of Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hansen
Thair
Ole Flom
Olaf Funnemark
Howard Hansen
Clear Lake
Amos Bonacker
Titonka
News-World
German Golden Glee 4 H Club Meeting Review
The German Golden Glee 4 H Club met at Sylvia and Anna Abbas home on April 2. Vergie Kartoes spoke on Arbor Day, Lena Tjaden demonstrated foot stools, Hsia Abbas led a foot stool making session, Grace Sleper presented a Flower Girl of Holland picture study, and Thos Hitchcock painted the Flower Girl of Holland. Music memory studies occurred and plans were made for a Farm Bureau meeting on April 24. Lunch was served by Lena Tjaden and the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
Anna Abbas
Roll Vall
Iowa
Vergie Kartoes
Lena Tjaden
Hsia Abbas
Grace Sleper
Holland
Thos, Hitchcock
Farm Bureau
New Mann for Treasurer Frederick Schulte Lone Rock
Frederick Schulte, merchant of Lone Rock, announced as a Republican candidate for county treasurer. He plans a thorough campaign across townships ahead of the June primaries. Schulte has led a long career in Lone Rock business circles and civic roles, including two mayoral terms and prior bookkeeping work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mann
Frederick Schulte
Lone Rock
Schultz
Thorugh
Loner Rock
Dart
Capitol Commercial College
Jefferson
Haigwell
Legion Auxiliary Notes Iowa unit exceeds quota and plans events
County chairman Mrs Leavella Schenck reports Iowa needs 2 57 more members to reach department goals while Kossuth county falls short by 35. Our unit has 10 over quota. Governor Turner invites attendance at the Iowa White House conference on child welfare in Des Moines April 14 and 15. Health programs air from WOI Ames and WSUI Iowa City from April 7 to May 12 with Ames at 1 00 p m and Iowa City at 8 30 p m each Thursday. April is child welfare month and 1122 World War orphans will reach college age this year thanks to the Harriet Hoffman Education fund. Omission of Mrs Jennie Breen from radio party attendees is acknowledged. Thanks extended for contributions to the public benefit card party raising 8 40 to support Bicentennial, Americanism, flag codes, cradle roll, and FIDAC programs. Gold Star division chairwoman Mrs Luvia Craven sets future plans. Camilla Cooper cradle roll chair announces next week the Cradle Roll party date. Community Children’s Story Hour inquiries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavella Schenck
Iowa
Department
Oregon Trail
Portland
Kossuth County
Turner
Iowa White House
Des’ Moines
WOI
Ames
WSUI
Iowa City
Lop
Towa City
Harriat
Auxilary
America
Jennie Breen
Carrie Bonacker
Breen
Olive Bruns
F. Hall
Cradle Toll Party
Luvia Craven
Gold Star
Camilla Cooper
Cradle Tol
Social roundups and town notices in Algona area
Port land area residents socialize and travel for visits and shopping with many Algona connections. Local families attend events, birthdays, and a surprise wedding announcement at a party for Jack Lynch Jr. and his bride. Several trips to Burt Fort Dodge and Callendar are noted along with a school closure for a teachers meeting and an injury update on Ralph Jain.
Lutheran Church Notes from Ladies Aid Meeting
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Missal's home Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Missal and Miss Etta Stacker as hostesses. Sunday School is set for 9:80 a.m. Next Sunday morning English services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Lutz of West Union, Indiana, will occupy the pulpit. A special Minnesota district collection will be taken. Confirmation class meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday morning. Church council to meet at the parsonage Saturday evening at 7:30. F. Fisher, Chet Thomas, and Mark Bacon attended a booster meeting of the Odd Fellows lodge at Estherville Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liltta Holm
Stunday
Vera
Vanda Carlson
Mra
Geo. Gray Antoed
Algona
C. B. Sigsbee
Lin Burt
Carl Carlson
Sone Antoed
Henry Smith
Chil‘ren
Albert Bonkosake
Ross Hlvidga
Fort Dodge
Dell Fitch
County Deat
Will Ringsdorf
Fred Ringsdorf
Burt
Will Davidson
Tony Anderson
Myr
P. O. Kreger Aoved
Whittemora Wedzinsday
Ross
Autoat
Callendar
Iowa
Hart Shipler
Kenneth Baker
Mason City
Clarence Crouch
Avery
Leo Brayton
Ladies Aid
Adolph ‘Missal
Missal
Misa Etta Stacker
Sunrday
Lutz
West Wunton
Minnesota
Church Council
Jd. F. Fisher
Chet Thomas
Mark Bacon
Odd Fellows Lodge
Estherville
Ranny Richtor Praises His Adopted Minnesota State
Letter to the editor from Ranny Richtor praising northern Minnesota while mocking a city in decline. The writer notes a mayoral salary cut and council fees slashed, then shifts to counsel on resilience. The page includes a PTA meeting notice and several Iowa events and lectures.
German Township Women Host Gourman Project Meeting
Mrs Hillard Abbas welcomed fifteen women for a full day session on March 23 covering Applied design lesson five and a picture study introduction. Reproductions of famous paintings accompanied discussion of harmony balance proportion rhythm and emphasis led by township leaders including Mrs Guy Barton Sylvia Abbas and Louisa Miller. Plans were made for an April 1 community program featuring 4-H Club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourman
Hillard Abbas
Guy Barton
Sylvia Abbas
Louisa Miller
Vargia Kardoes
J. Hatbauer
Sam Miller
Sleper
Henry Meinders
J. Mulgan
Lena Tjaden
Aung
Hisle Abbas
Efrle
Phintor
Frit
Town Council Oath of Office and Appointments 1933
The April 4 1933 council meeting at Titonka Savings Bank approved minutes bills and financial report. New council sworn in Mayor Wolfe presided with members Callies Rachut Pannkuk Sartor Bonacker and others. William Boyken named clerk and various official appointments listed then adjourned to a board of review with Assessor Geil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnunels
Titonka Savings Bank
Wolfe
Stott
Galies
Sartor
Pannkuk
Rachut
Callies
Conneilmen
Pannhuk
Bonackér
Wm. Boyken
Ayes
Sartov
Piatre Sar
Panikuk
Bonacker
Geil
On the Honor Ball Walter Crissey 1932 Page Names
A list of names and dates tied to towns in Iowa including Titonka Buffalo Center Wesley Bancroft Burt Turton and Turton area figures with multiple dates such as Jan 1 1933 Mar 1 1933 Apr 1 1933 and Apr 1 1934. The mixed entries reference anniversaries or memorial style notes with numerous individuals and locations in a single column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crissey
Humboldt
Iowa
George Boyken
Woden
Henry Dirksen
Titonka
John Radamaker
Ed Saathoft
Towa
W. A. Mueller
Turton
Dak. Oltman
Akkerman
Buffalo Center
F. BE. Whettwich
Lowa
Meeting for German township women on chair caning
An all day meeting for German township women interested in chair caning and refinishing furniture will be held on Wednesday April 27 at the home of Mia Kardoes in Buffalo Center. Achievement Day poster and demonstration will also be planned at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Wii] Kardoes
Buffalo Center
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mad Boon
Nore Peitay
Frank H. Kettwich
Iuma
Titanka
Titania
Luverne News
P. Bulfington
Legion Auxiliary Notes
Portland News
Ambrose
Hils Jain
Ralph Jain
Town City Hospital
Ledyard
Jack Lynch Jr
Lutheran Church Notes
Ranny Richter
Solway
Northern Mint
Mary Budiong
Miller
J. H. Beveridge
Omaha
Nellie Nelson
Lenore Sch
Mildred Morgan
Dickie Yearington
Jollr
Mies Dielle Yearington
Black Hawk
Council Proceedings
Pannituk
Tor
Wm. H. Ricklefs
Rasmug Hanssen
C. Newville
Oaeh
Nathaniel Walsh
Rachut Eatee
Anton B. Pannhuk
Pierre Sartor
W. OH
Ricklets
American Surety Co
Interstate Power Co
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