Twin babies brighten Ti tonka as Callies welcomed
Excitement in Tonka Saturday as Mr and Mrs F Callies welcomed twin girls Sharon and Shirley at Kossuth hospital. Pa Callies treated friends to cigars and candy. Carl celebrates twins, as a local note of joy. Also, twins born to Herman Jangen near the Reformed church, weighing 5 pounds 4 ounces and 6 pounds 6 ounces, making four girls in the family, comments on politics and a return to Republican views. Another arrival, a girl for the Bentleys of Woden, first child. A baby boy, new Fritz son, joins the family southeast of town, completing a pair of boys.
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Titonka
F. Callies
Kossuth Hospital
Sharon
Shirley
Pa Callies
Carl
Herman Jansens
Herman Jangen
Herman
Grace Rippentrop
Bentleys
Leslie Bentley
Woden
Bentley
Anne Dsebrandt
Fritz
Court House Janitor In Trouble
George Palmer, a janitor at the Court House, was arrested by the Sheriff on a charge of possessing liquor. He appeared before Justice H. B. White and was held to answer to the September Grand Jury under bond of $500.
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Court House
George Palmer
Burt Legion Meet Nets Over $200 In Celebration
The Burt third annual Legion meet and celebration finished financially successful with more than $200 net deposited to the American Legion after all expenses. A large crowd attended the event.
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Burt Legion
Burt
American Legion
Lost 15 hogs from bleeding neuritis outbreak
Ben A. Meyer of German township reported fifteen hogs dead and thirty more ill from bleeding neuritis in a herd of 75. The pigs showed signs for one to two days. Dr Howe and assistant examined them Tuesday morning and pronounced the disease. The state vet at Algona was to be called for further examinations.
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Ben A. Meyer
German Township
Titonka Indians to Play Fairmont Next Sunday
Titonka baseball fans urged to attend as the Titonka Indians travel to Fairmont for a Sunday game. The team seeks an eleventh straight win and strong support from local supporters.
PTA Book Exchange At School Building After Indian Day
The PTA will conduct the book exchange at the school building immediately after Indian Day. Hunt up your books and find the required list in last week’s Topic.
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P.T. A. Book Exchange
PTA
Family heads to Chicago for World Fair vacation
Rev. and Mrs. Calvin Schnucker with their family and Miss Wima Glorfield depart for a two week trip to Chicago. They will visit the World’s Fair and relatives in Iowa and trials, enjoying the events and exhibitions during the vacation.
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Calvin Schnucker
Wima Glorfield
Chicago
Post Office to be Moved Sunday
Mrs J C Newville new postmaster will move the office Sunday to her building bought from Newville’s, with a portion used for a home for the Newvilles. The old structures of Mrs A M Hoetersen will be transferred to the new station. The permit was received last week. The location is central and roomy for business.
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J. C. Newville
Titanka
Newville
Illness of Mrs Lou Briggs Reported From Milwaukee
Word from St. Paul Reynolds Milwaukee says Mrs Lou Briggs sister of Chas Reynolds is very ill in a nearby hospital with little hope of recovery. Schweppes from St James: Henry Schweppe family of St James Minn visited Sunday with Schweppe Bros H C and Art Schweppe and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Briggs
Chas, St. Reynolds
Milwaukee
Wis
Indians Win 10th Straight Versus Buffalo Center
The Titonka Indians beat Buffalo Center 9 to 3 on the home diamond last Sunday. Carl Callies pitched, with Bill Batt catching.
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Indians
Titonka Indians
Buffalo Center
Carl Callies
Bill’ Batt
Indian Day Show Promises Clowns and Acrobatics
The original Hollywood Clowns billed as Titans of entertainment will perform for Indian Day on August 16. Known as America’s favorite monsters with comical antics, feats and trick dogs, the act is advertised with strong promise of a lively spectacle.
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Hollywood
America
Adv
Breaks Collar Bone Playing Crack the Whip
Marcella Harrenga, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harm Harrenga, east of town, broke her collar bone while playing crack the whip with family members last week and is under a doctor's care.
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Marcella Harrenga
Harm Harrenga
Family heads to Tongville for fishing trip to Wabedo Lake
Mr and Mrs Wm Boyken, their family, and Miss Patty Ball departed Thursday for Tongville Minnesota to spend a week fishing and bathing at Wabedo Lake and enjoy a rest season in northern Minnesota. They expected home today.
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Wm.Boyken
Patty Ball
Tongville
Minn
Wabedo Lake
Minnesota
Entertained Relatives From Monona IA Event Notice
Mr and Mrs Frank Pisher entertained relatives from Monona Iowa including Mrs JF Kahlhorf Mrs Dan Schroeder and family Freddie Joe and Marie as well as Mr Harold Panke from Postville from Saturday to Monday Schroeder is a sister and Panke is a cousin
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Monona
Frank
Pisher
JF. Kahlhorf
Dan Schroeder
Freddie Joe
Marie
Iowa
Harold Panke
Postville
Schroeder
Mr. Panke
J K Rippentrop On The Mend After Operation
John K Rippentrop spoke with friends in town Friday afternoon about his recovery from a recent operation. He was in Mason City hospital for seventeen days and is now at home with his wife, who is also recovering well.
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J. K. Rippentrop
John .K. Rippentrop
Invo
Mason City
DeVries Resigns to Attend World’s Fair and Moves to Iowa
IS J DeVries resigned from North Town Milwaukee to join Grain Co in Chicago and attend the World’s Fair. He left Saturday to visit his wife’s relatives in Bloomington Illinois. Upon returning they will relocate to Sanborn Iowa where he will run an elevator on his own account.
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Is. J. DeVries
Milwaukee
Chicago
At Grain Co
Bloomington
Ill
Sanborn
Iowa
Chicagoan Fred Fulsang Visits Iowa Relatives
Chicago real estate man Fred Fulsang arrives for a two week vacation in Iowa. He stays with John Sachaus, Lou Doeges, Woden, and the Ernest Schmidts, visiting friends and relatives. He is unmarried and may seek a bride among local Iowa girls during his trip.
Warry McElroy Here Saturday
Our old friend Harry McElroy visited Titonka last Saturday and spun yarns while at the Topic office. He and his wife drove up early Saturday and returned the same evening. They live on an eight acre farm near Eagle Grove, rent land to neighbors, have a few cows and chickens, and keep busy. He has lost seventy pounds since last spring but says he feels fine.
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Warry McElroy
Harry McElroy
fTitonka
Topic Office
Eagle Grove
Frank E Kline At Eagle Grove
Mr and Mrs Frank BE Kline who ran a Lake Park grocery moved to Eagle Grove and bought a bakery for their daughter Hdna who operates it. The Klines, well known locally, previously owned a west of town farm now home to Louie Huber and family.
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Frank E. Kline
Eagle Grove
Frank BE. Kline
Lake Park
Hdna
Pendergast Car Wheel Lost On Sunday Trip
Mr and Mrs C V Pendergast lost a rear wheel while driving to Mason City last Sunday. The wheel escaped the road and rolled into a field, damaging bolts which sheared off. Helpers recovered the wheel ten rods away and, with new bolts, repaired the car.
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Pendy
C. V. Pendergast
Mason City
Celebrated 69th Anniversary of Lutheran Church Rev H Lack
The LaSalle Daily Post-Tribune reports a rebuilt Lutheran church near Princeton Illinois led by Rev H Lack formerly of Titonka. The 42 by 64 foot Gothic structure cost over 32000 with 250 days of donated labor and saved brick from the old 1869 building. The hundredth anniversary celebration drew thousands with Rev Ernest Lack speaking.
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Daily Post-Tribune
LaSalle
Ill
Princeton
H. Lack
Titonka
Lack
Church Country
Ilinois
Mwlinois
Ernest Lack
Burlington
Charlson Appointed Kossuth Manager
Wallace F. Charlson of Lake Mills has been appointed District Sales Manager for Kossuth County Iowa. He is fully authorized to solicit sell and collect for memberships and to appoint additional solicitors under his division. Inquire at Henry Meyer Insurance office Worth Winnebago Benefit Society H Johnson Sales Manager.
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Wallace F. Charlson
Lake Mills
Kossuth County
Iowa
Henry Meyer
Worth- Winnebago Benefit Society
Johnson
Henry Hahn Dead At 77 In Augsberg Illinois
Henry D Hahn formerly a German township farmer died July 16 in Augsberg Illinois at age 77 after a brief illness. He farmed here fifteen years after moving from Grundy County. He was married twice and was buried in Shabonear Illinois his home town. Local residents recall the Hahn family from years past.
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Henry D. Hahn
German Township
Augsberg
Ill
Henry Hahn
Grundy County
Illinois
Shabonear
Senator Patterson Outlines Shifts in Campaign Tour
Senator Geo. W. Patterson faces questions on his evolving views during a statewide tour for the Lieutenant Governor race. He defends his changing positions as part of his campaign rhetoric and outreach ahead of the critical November period.
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Geo. W. Patterson
Hangers On Politicians Farmers Ites Holding On
After a taste of political power some politicians and local figures refuse to step down. Voters force changes as lingering figures resist resignations. The piece notes stubborn ties between leadership and public will.
Portland News Highlights of Local Moves and Visits
Tom Trenary returned from South Dakota with two carloads of cattle and sold one carload to George Hannah. Mrs. Lloyd Bartlett and daughter Marcella returned home after visiting relatives in Iowa Falls Cedar Falls and Eldora. Mr and Mrs George Graham Ruth and Lottie Mr and Mrs Roy Clark of Burt visited at Iowa Lake Hands Park and Silver Lake. Peppy Pals held an all day meeting at Darlene Stott's home with a health nurse present and Bernice Larsen chosen health girl. Visitors to Portland included Harvey Nelson, Darrel Olefson, Philip Nelson Mable Dillinger, William Hanson and family. Mary Burton of Pleasant Lake North Dakota died Monday. sister of Ed Bartlett, she had heart trouble and was remembered by old pioneers as Mr Burton.
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Tom Trenary
South Dakota
George Hannah
Lloyd Bartlett
Marcella
Iowa Falls
Cedar Falls
Eldora
George Graham
Ruth
Lottie
Roy Clark
Burt
Iowa Lake
Hands Park
Ast Chain Lake
Silver Lake
Portland
Darlene Stott
Bernice Larsen
Harvey Nelson
Fort Dodge
Darrel Olefson
Philip Nelson
Mable Dillinger
Humboldt and
William Hanson
Britt
Henry Nelson
Pleasant Lake
North Dakota
Mary Burton
Burton
Algona News Overview of County Administrative Actions
The County Old Age Assistance Commission has not started its work. State Checkers Abbott and Jensen audit County and City offices. A new civil case W G Smith vs Chris Beck and wife was filed. One marriage license issued to Walter W Hagel and Margaret C Nielson. Auto dealer H Klasse arrested for not registering trade name. hearing before Justice Dan Son, case continued. Postmaster exam at Bancroft held in Algona. papers sent to Washington. August Board of Supervisors actions include ditch right of way exemptions for Bankers Life Co and multiple drain repairs. Soldiers' Relief Commission members approved. Contract for graveling secondary road districts awarded to Paul Construction Co. Numerous drain assessments and final estimates approved. D L Leffert drainage report approved. Many bills passed.
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County
Mart J. McCall
Post Office
Bertha Welp
Colette Welp
Adam J. Wilhelmi
Vincent J. Lathtimer
Michael N. Droessler
Mayme A. Sheridan
Washington
Board of Supervisors
Bankers Life Co
Balgeman
Heiken and
Cosgrove
McDonald
W. H. Gilbride
L. Linnan
H. M. Smith
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Paul Construction Co
W. B.williams
Kossuth
Palo Alto
F. A. Corey
J. M. Moore
L. C. Hatten
D. L. Leffert
Humboldt
Oats yield in region ranges 10 to 40 bushels per acre
Local oat crops report yields from 10 to 40 bushels per acre with rare highs. Judy Winter's field cited at 50 bushels. Henry Schmidt shows 27 and 34 on separate farms. Fred Welp notes 10. Most fields run 10 to 30 bushels per acre.
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Henry Schmidt
Judy Winter
Fred Welp
Buffalo Day Celebration Planned in Buffalo Center
The people of Buffalo Center hold their annual celebration today with a well arranged program. Free barbecue sandwiches will be served at noon. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Buffalo Center
DeVries Resigns Grain Manager Post at North Iowa Grain
S J DeVries resigns as manager of the North Iowa Grain Company and will move. C J Miller of Havelock named new manager. He was checked in Friday and comes recommended as an experienced businessman. He is married with two sons and will relocate to Titonka soon.
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S. J. DeVries
North
Lutheran Church Notes and Festival at Clear Lake
Sunday School at 9 o clock and English service at 10 o clock inviting all to Bible Institute afternoon services at Clear Lake with Rev O O Moss speaking as president of the American Lutheran Conference. Ladies Aid met, Mission Festival planned for September 16. Ben Pannhuk attended Iowa District Luther League convention as local delegate. Grimes parish marked its 50th anniversary with welcome by many old friends.
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Bible Institute
Clear Lake
O. O. Moss
American Lutheran Conference
Ladies Aid
Ben Pannhuk
Iowa
Luther League
Grimes
Tryon Narrowly Escapes Death in Minnesota Hold Up
Frank Tryon and his wife operate a chicken ranch and filling station at Hast Chain Minnesota. Two youths held up the station Thursday night, shot Tryon in the arm and stole about ten dollars and his gold watch. The robbers confessed after capture in Minneapolis Saturday night and were linked to prior hold ups in Amboy Granada and nearby towns.
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Frank Tryon
Hast Chain
Minnesota
Frank
Mr.Tryon
Winnebago
Amboy
My. Tryon
Granada
Minneapolis
Legion Auxiliary Reports County Meeting At Swea City
Eleven members attended the county meeting at Swea City with annual reports by county officers. Titonka placed first in unit scrapbooks. Burt and Swea City units presented programs while 72 members enjoyed refreshments. Martha Bonacker and Camilla Cooper named to nominating committee for next year. Delegates plan to attend the state convention August 22 to 24. An outdoor picnic is planned Wednesday August 29 with the music committee arranging entertainment.
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Swea City
Titonka
Burt
Legion Hall
Martha Bonacker
Camilla Cooper
Plans for 1934 Kossuth County Fair
Plans for the 1934 Kossuth County Fair, September 3 to 7, advance with stalls and pens booked for horses, cattle, and swine. The 4-H department returns as a feature with a larger dairy calf and beef clubs. A colt club debuts as interest in fine colts grows. The fair also promises free attractions, fast horse races, ball games, platform acts, and night shows.
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Kossuth
M. R. Soulis
Colt Club
Family Reunion Gatherings in Algona Area
Sunday gatherings brought together Fairbanks Grover and Owen families at Oall Park with W Wi Grover W A Smith and families from Milwaukee R M Wallace Algona Marie Grover Burt and multiple Grover Owens and Fairbanks relatives. A second reunion at Earl Shipler’s drew Sam James Shipler Russel Shipler Earl Shipler and daughter Eva Ward Ralph Shipler and two Shipler relatives plus Earl Belinger and Ore Simmons of Swea City.
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Fairbanks, Grover and Owen
Oall Park
W. Wi. Grover
W. A. Smith
Milwaukee
R. M. Wallace
Algona
Marie Grover
Burt
High School Texts for the 1984 School Year
The list outlines required courses for grades nine and ten and electives for eleven and twelve. It notes that physics may be an elective for senior girls with prior science courses, typing II requires consultation, and typing in 1935 36 will be offered. students and parents should choose subjects to prepare for college and daily life.
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Black and Davis
Lazenby
Hoon
Dunmire
Local residents host gatherings and visits in Algona area
A flurry of social visits fills the Algona region with guests from Ida Grove to Bancroft. Louis Bartlett visits Algona, Jennie Nelson dines with Oscar Miller, and many others share Sunday dinners, Bible conferences, and calls at neighbors' homes including Longs, McFarland, Shipler, Larsen, and Moore households.
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Tonka
Wabedo
RE. Lack
Titonka Lutheran Church
County Church
Princeton, Il
Charlson
Portland News
Algona News
Devries
Lutheran Church Notes
Tryon
Legion Auxiliary Notes
Tanner
Betz
Harris and Lacey
Smaath, Reeves, Morse
Pahlow
Frager
Squair
Coleman
Louis Bartlett
Eugene Waltman
Ivan Longs
Jennie Nelson
Oscar Miller
Iver Nordine
Ed Hardh
Id Collison
Lake City
Fred Jennings
M. E. Larsen
James Moore
Ethel
Chas. Hagen
Jona Godfredson
Rex Austin
Earl Bellinger
Cedar Rapids
Russel Shipler
Ralph Shipler
G. O
Alvin Kalkbromner
Bancroft
August Robison
Edna Rentz
Rockforg
Tony Lohse
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