OWA Budget Down Three Million
The Iowa state budget for the biennium ending July 1, 1985 totals just under 12 million dollars. A conference committee traded off to agree on an appropriation bill after hours of wrangling with lobbyists present. State university funding was reduced by 37,500 with other education heads trimmed accordingly. News from the state house notes the session amid a burst of Washington activity and lobbyist influence.
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Lowa
State House
Washington
Rays Barber Shop at Varina relocate sale
Harald Breen purchased a barber shop ten days ago at Varina and is now in possession. He previously operated the same shop two years ago and is well acquainted in the territory.
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Rays
Varina
Harald Breen
Rolfe Creamery Opens With High Cream Receipts
Rolfe Creamery opened for business on Monday receiving over 100 gallons of cream. On Tuesday owner John Pouelsen churned the first batch. The first Pilot Brand Butter pound was bid at $2.00 by H F Thomas. Wednesday’s cream receipts showed a rise, underscoring Rolfe’s 100 percent local enterprise status.
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Rolfe Creamery
John Pouelsen
H. F. Thomas
Rolfe
Local families share visits and baptisms across Algona area
A long list of Sunday visits and gatherings highlights the Algona region. Domn Nowa Carol Andrews spent vacation with home folks, and many families including the Crouchs, Hansens, and Larsons hosted or attended dinners and services. Several baptisms were held at Daan, with Richard Wayne Hansen and others named.
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Domn Nowa Carol Andrews
Hmary
Clarance Crouchs
Hanson Homa
Andrew Hansen
Srnday
John Couglin
Algona
Mary Jean Ludwig
Dale ‘Strutharg
Claroenea Christensena
Vern Teeters
H. P. Christensen
Om Young
Wanda
Knutsons
Forest City
New Cake Ideas From Mother Briggs Weekly Menu
A column highlights new cake recipes Mother Briggs plans to bake within the next week. Apple Butter Cake uses apples and pineapple, Apple Spice Cake blends apples and mace, allspice and eggs, while Chocolate Cream Roll combines cocoa and whipped cream.
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Mother Briggs
Carver Smith Marries in Ventura Calif
Carver Smith son of Mr and Mrs Cc C Smith of Burt wed Miss Marian Pitch in Ventura California. Smith, born and raised in Burt, joins his spouse as a local family note amid town updates and seasonal changes.
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Carver Smith
Cc. C. Smith
Burt
Ventura
Calif
Marian Pitch
Dowd Smith
St. Henman
C. B. Thomas
Minnesota
Ella Smith
Crystal Lake
Schroeder
Lutheran Church Notes Prompt German Service Next Sunday
Lutheran church notes announce a German service at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Rev Mayer of India will speak next Friday evening April 21 at 8 o clock on foreign missions in India and New Guinea. The event is open to all with no admission charged and a silver offertory will support missionary work. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs red Steoker baptized that Sunday. attendees included Mr Martin Steoker and Miss Josephine Brepker and Mr and Mrs Merl Gohwelert of Algona at Good Hope Easter services.
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Lutheran Church
Luther League
India
New Guinea
Mayer
Ray
Meyer
America
American Lutheran Church
Tudia
Imimanual
Mancella Gantrude Stecker
Mra
Red Steoker
Martin Steoker
Misa Josephine Brepker
Merl Gohwelert
Algona
Good Hope
Women’s Club guests and delegates meet in county event
The Women’s Club gathered Thursday with hosts Mrs. Pierra Sartor and Mrs. Mary Oosterricher. Delegates were elected for the biennial Mason City convention in May, with Mrs. Craven and Mrs. Trench as delegates and Mrs. Torgersen and Mrs. Wolfe as alternates. Other items include birthday visits to Grandma Welhousen, Dorcas class activities, church Ladies Aid plans for April 26, and Lakota-Swea City federation meetings. Also noted are bridge club gatherings, a Creamery butter price, and notes on 4-H forestry contests and dooryard improvement efforts in Kossuth County.
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Womens Club
Pierra Sartor
Mary Oosterricher
iRoll Calliag
Francen Budlong
Old Fort Des Moines
Mason ‘City
M. S. Craven
Mra
H. A. Trench
H. I. Torgersen
iMrs
Kossuth ‘County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lakota
Presbyterian Church
Swea
Strawberries in a Small Garden Varieties and Tips
The late spring offers time to plant strawberries. Dunlap is the easiest choice for small towa gardens, yielding about one pint per plant. Aroma and Gaudy fruit later and prefer heavy soil. Mastadon and Progressive suit ever bearing types. Begin cultivation as soon as planted and keep soil firm by hand. Remove blossoms on new plantings and aim for strong early runners to maximize yield.
The Egg Symbol in Easter Customs Through History
The piece traces the egg as a symbol of creation and renewal across cultures. It notes the ancient belief in the egg as emblem of the solar new year and spring, its adoption into Christian Easter symbolism, and early coloring practices by Jews and Christians.
Bonnstetter Highlights Capitol Hill Bills and Tax Cuts
A Capitol Hill dispatch from Bonnstetter outlines emergency laws, including F. 267 on deficiency judgments and S. F. 181 mandating tax levy reductions. He notes budget director power, discusses constitutional concerns, and predicts passage. He also mentions liquor policy debates and thanks the readers as the session ends.
Legion Auxiliary Hosts Spring Pop Meeting at Ft Dodge
Eighth district Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units hold a joint Spring Pop at Ft Dodge on May 2 led by Com Glen Gray of Rockwell City and Committeewoman Marle Standley of Boote In charge. Kossuth county units present an original membership skit El gible Members Are You Listening with county chairman help. The child welfare committee plans gifts for Virginia G adopted daughter including two dresses and more. Donations welcome and will be used for the welfare of our people.
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American Legion
Ft.Dodge
Com
Glen Gray
Rockwell City
Bonnstetter's Political Letter Concluded in The Tonic
The legislature will adjourn this week and the extra session will not open until August. The Topic thanks Rev Bonnstetter for his letters during the past months and commends the paper for keeping readers in touch with legislative business.
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Bonnstetter
Bonnatetter
Three applicants receive beer licenses at morning session
Three applicants were issued beer licenses yesterday morning. The recipients named are John E Wilson, Anton P Pannkuk, and A A Mayfield.
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John E
Wilson Anton P
Pannkuk
A. A. Mayfield
Reformed Church News Celebrates Inspirational Services
The Reformed Church notes a crowded gathering, with ten Sunday school classes posting perfect attendance and six with one absence. A public examination of graduating Catechums is planned for April 23, followed by a 2 30 p m baccalaureate service where members will joins the church after confession of faith. The class roster lists Dick Meinders Nantje Tiedens Grace Heyes Dorothy Redwaker Ralph Harme Ralph Janssen Warner Smidt John Harma Grace Smidt Martha Edens Raymond Pannhuk John Smidt John Rippen trop Albert Hanns Raymond Rip pentrop Vergle Kardoes Anna Radmaker.
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Dick Meinders
Nantje Tiedens
Grace Heyes
Dorothy Redwaker
Ralph Harme
Ralph Janssen Warner Smidt
Notice to bidders and probating wills in Iowa
The notice combines two items: bidders for church painting and window putty through May with completion by June and a probate hearing for the Bruns will in Kossuth County Iowa. Bids go to Calvin Schnucker, with right to refuse bids. separate probate notice set for April 10, 1633 at Algona court house announcing hearing for the Bruns will dated Feb 9, 1924.
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Ramsay Reformed Church
Calvin Schnuoker
Kossuth County
Bruns
Court House
da Algona
Iowa
Algona
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Stanley van Telcher
Dean School
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Hawley
Constance
MasoniCity
Lou Bolenus
Bert Saundrs
Sexton
Geo. Hansens
Sunny
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Carl Wessels
Blue Darth
Maurice Hansen
Titanica
Marie Buffington
Garrison
Erroll Harrig
Phil Buffington
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Daan
Richard Wayne Hansen
Diane Mas Hoover
Sheila Ann Hansen
Helen
Agnes Hawkins
Ted Hoovers
Loyal Youngs
van Hansens
Melvin Olsens
J. P. Andrews
Carrin Bakkle
Lucille Reed
Wallace
Mallard
Grace Blanchard
Grandma Welhousen
George ‘Hansen
Carrie ‘Bonacker
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Herman Kahler
Dorcas
Werd
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John Bookelman
Fremont Few
Ray Hansen
Camilla Cooper
Meonard Calliss
Ladies Aid of the Reformed Church
Tom Loats
Will Kardoes
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Robert Callies
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Raymond Bonacker
L. B. Larson
JH. ©. Schweppe
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Wm. ‘Boyken
Harry Reed
Homer Downs
Creamery
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Mossuth County Club
State Club Leader's Office
Kossuth County Club
Chas, Chubb and Son
Titonka
Bert Shipler
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