Boost for Kossuth calf club spurs county breeders
The article traces the growth of the Boys and Girls Calf Club from its humble start to a respected community organization. It highlights inspiration from Mr Fish and Mr Cosgrove, praise from the State Dairy Association, and calls for broad local support through the Kossuth County Guernsey Breeders Association formed in Algona on March 30 1925. Members pay no fee. enlist by sending name and address to secretary Louis Bartlett at Titonka. The next meeting is set for April 25 1925 in Algona at 1 PM.
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Fish
Cosgrove
State of
Iowa
State Dairy Association
Calf Club
Kossuth County
Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Algona
Louis Bartlett
Titonka
Kossuth County Guernsey Breeders Association
Webster
Myr. Wolfe
Wolfe
Guernsey
Guernsey Breeders Association
Becy
Heibsamen Family Reunion Honors Fred Heibsamen
A large crowd gathered at the Fred Heibsamen home last Sunday to celebrate his birthday. Neighbors enjoyed food and reminiscences as stories were swapped and the day proved enjoyable for all present. The Topic hopes for many more such occasions in the future.
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Fred Heibsamen
Fred
Methodist Church Choir Praises and Baptisms Noted
Choir rehearsal at the parsonage followed services with a full church. World Service offering totaled about 120 dollars. Baptisms on Palm and Easter Sunday included Zola Lavon Oesterreicher, Doris Ione Kantz, Richard Enward Jensen, Merlyn Emerson Hoover. An April 9 Northwestern Christian Advocate editorial urged Sabbath observance and Christian ideals.
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Palm
Zola Lavon
Ray
Minnie Oesterreicher
Doris Ione
Raymond
Louise F. Kantz
Richard Enward
Alfred Q
Lydia J. Jensen
Merlyn Emerson
Theodore R
Lenora M. Hoover
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Atlantic City
United States
Mitchell
Opr
Pioneer Alden resident dies Saturday
Mrs. Altje Harms, longtime Alden resident and Evangelical Church member, died Saturday at her son H P Harms home aged 83 years 10 months 29 days. Survived by eight children, twenty eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. funeral services were held at the Harms home and church with Rev Flottman officiating.
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Altje Harms
Alden
H. P. Harms
Harms
Evangelical Church
Flottman
Altje Janshen
Loguard Ostfriesland
Germany
Iowa
Roelf Harms
Dick H
Titonka
H. Nordman
Buffalo Center
Iowa lawmakers endure 160 hour session long day
Iowa legislators wrapped a record 160 hour adjournment after passing the good roads law, the gasoline tax, and the two year appropriations bill. The session ended April 10 after fierce battles over highway funding, federal aid alignment, and tax measures, with the Senate and House finally approving key road and budget provisions.
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Solons
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Commission
Federal Highways Department
Senate
House
Holson
Highway Commission
High School Baseball Opens With St Johns on Friday
The High School Base Ball Nine will play St Johns on the home diamond at 2 30 Friday April 17. The Seniors have started practice on the last act of their play. The Juniors plan the Junior Senior Banquet April 24. Absent last week due to sickness were Augusta Kramer Hubert Phelps and John Wood. Superintendent Leland and family visited Hum boldt. Agricultural Class tests milk for experimental work. Harley Hansen injured his arm Tuesday morning unhitching a team from a school bus.
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St. John's Nine
Augusta Kramer
Hubert Phelps
John Wood
Leland
Humboldt
Harley Hansen
Mrs. Chas. D. Dingman Dead After Illness
Nellie Mae Johnson born November 1 1867 in Webster County Iowa married Chas D Dingman April 7 1888. The couple lived in Kossuth County near Algona before moving to the vicinity twenty one years ago. She leaves husband nine children one sister and eighteen grandchildren with several children having died in infancy.
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Chas. D. Dingman
Nellie Mae Johnson
Webster County
Iowa
Kossuth County
Algona
Cecil G. , Drake
Leroy, Minn
Mary L. Drake
Crystal Lake
Fern
Smith
Bancroft
Vivian M. Edmundson
Ventura
Jacob A Dingman
Milford
A. Milton
Orville
Floyd W
Woden
Buffalo Center Tribune
Harrenga Visitors See Former Neighbors At Huber Home
Mr and Mrs Andrew Harrenga of Buffalo Center visited the L G Huber home on Saturday. They were former neighbors on the farm in 1924 in a note carried by New World.
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Andrew Harrenga
Buffalo Center
L. G. Huber
New World
Quiet Wedding in German Township Hearts Unite
Miss Anna Franzen and Mr. Wm. Schutter quietly wed Tuesday afternoon in a small ceremony conducted by Rev. A. Killian. The couple, witnessed by a few relatives, left for a honeymoon and plan to farm with Schutter's parents before establishing their own home next year. The Topics offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Cupid
Anna Franzen
Wm. Schutter
A. Killian
Frank Franzen
H. Schutter
Should Have Community Club For All Towns
A letter argues every community needs a universal club inviting all residents to join. It criticizes exclusive clubs as snobbery and asserts that each person is equal in worth when united, regardless of wealth or education.
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Go Tong An
Iowa Legion Pushes Endowment Fund for Disabled Veterans and Orphans
Ben A. Webster of the Iowa Legion proclaims a $5 000 000 Endowment Fund drive for rehabilitation and child welfare. The appeal targets disabled veterans and war orphans, with Coolidge as national committee chair and Cabinet backing. Local and state committees are forming to support the effort.
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Iowa
American Legion
Ben A. Webster
American
Legion
Webster
Coolidge
The
Endowment Fund
National Endowment Fund Committee
Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross Notes In Algona On April 18 For Discharge Claims
Miss Pomeroy Red Cross secretary will be in the rear rooms of the First National Bank Saturday April 18 afternoon and evening for ex servicemen to file bonus or government claims with original discharges. Elizabeth Reynolds of the National Red Cross office visited Algona to review chapter work and praised the disaster collections statewide. The fund supports the disaster area while the national organization pays salaries from its reserve. by April 5 total collections reached 862 000 from chapters.
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Pomeroy
Kossuth
Dumping Grounds Notice for Titonka Area
Town authorities and township trustees arrange garbage unloading one half mile east of Titonka near the steel bridge. Only the dray man may haul waste to the dump and ensure proper disposal. Do not use the dumping grounds without authorization from the drayman.
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Titonka
John A. Sleper
Personal Mention Ties Hefty Family to Renwick Visit
Albert Shilts of Bancroft handled business in the city on Tuesday while Hefty and his wife of Renwick Iowa visited Olaf Bergulat and other relatives yesterday.
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Renwick
Iowa
Olaf Bergulat
Albert Shilts
Bancroft
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John J. Harms
Dick Harma
Ralph Harms
John A. Harma
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H .Nordmann
Ralph Ites
Howard Ites
Henry Ites
Mra
R. J. Cowdry
Alcida Harma
Des Moines
Alden Times
Forty First General Assembly
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Harrison County
WM. Schrutter
Kilian
Red
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