Indian Day 1936 Coming Saturday big celebration
Tiny, the president, visited nineteen towns with his band and barkery to invite all to the thirty-second annual Indian Day. Free attractions include Vinton and Bulmer, the Snappy Gloom Chasers, and a baseball game Omaha Monarchs vs. Algona Grays at 2 PM. Gifford’s Merry-Go-Round, Ferris Wheel, mini train, and Ray Pestka and band perform at the Coliseum with daytime and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny
Vinton
Bulmer
Omaha Monarchs
Algona Grays
Algona
Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Tihig
Gifford
Jassies
J. E. Bleich
Ray Pestka
Millionairs
Wandling Purchases Six Percent Acre Farm in Missouri
Mr. Wandling and his father-in-law John H. Krull drove to Buffalo Missouri recently where Mr. Wandling purchased a 6% acre farm with fair improvements and a new four room residence. They will move to their new home this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Chas, Wandling
John H. Krull
Buffalo
Wandling
Martha Buns Weds Forest City Man
Miss Martha Buns daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Buns weds Cyril Halverson of Forest City in Mason City parsonage at 6 30 P M on Monday August 3 Attendants were Miss Ruth Holland Henry Buns Emery Anderson and Mrs Halverson plans a Forest City apartment as home Halverson works at Hawks Hotel and serves in the National Guard Woden correspondent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Buns
J. H. Buns
Cyril Halverson
Forest City
Huwhlhal
Mason City
Ruth Holland
Henry Buns
Woden
Emery Anderson
Halverson
Woden High School
Britt Junior Colleges
Yar
Hawks
National Guard
Hamstreet Family Returns From Leech Lake Trip
Dr and Mrs W F Hamstreet and their family came home Tuesday afternoon from Leech Lake Minnesota after a week of fishing and vacationing They reported good fishing with big walleyes weighing two and a half pounds and noted the warmest part of the day was around 10 am to 4 pm They joined Dr Watson and family of Pittsburg for two weeks at the resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hamstreet
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Land for Sale: 160 Acres in Portland and Nearby Areas
Land for sale listing 160 acres near Portland well improved and 120 acres adjoining Titonka. Includes 0 acres 144 miles from Woden and southeast of Rock known as the McHnroe area. Make an offer on an acre farm with German improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Titonka
Woden, & Seain
Ae Rock
Goose killed near far north in 1985 incident
A garbled 1985 report states a goose was shot and killed near Hannah Bey Canada. The text mentions Vladgoose in 1984, release at Des Moines Municipal Airport in 1934, and a State Conservation mission No. 57. It also references Truman Michelson Biologist of the American Withinlog.
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Alees
Vladgoose
Des Moines
Joe Trapper
Hannah Bey
Canada
Truman Michelson
Bureau 9
Pann
Library Open Friday for Indian Day
Library announces Friday hours due to Indian Day on Saturday. Carrie Torgersen librarian notes the change and urges patrons to plan visits accordingly.
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Carrie Torgersen
Ramsey Reformed Ladies Aid Meets at Church Basement
The Ramsey Reformed Ladies Aid will meet in the church basement on Wednesday August 19. Mrs John Radamaker and Mrs John Sloper will host. Visitors are welcome.
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Ramsey Reformed Ladies Aid
John Radamaker
John Sloper
Petersen Family Visits Relatives in Detroit Michigan
Mr and Mrs Wim Petersen and their family left last week Thursday for Detroit Michigan to visit relatives. Mrs Petersen's sister Mrs Sophus Nelson who had been staying with them accompanied them home after a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Petersen
Detroit
Michigan
Loeschens Return From Illinois Visit
Mr and Mrs Albert Loeschen returned home Saturday evening from Carthage Illinois where they spent the prior week with her parents and relatives Albert reports farm conditions in that section as poor to fair with wheat and oats but no corn crop During their absence his parents Mr and Mrs John Loeschen managed the farm chores locally
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Loeschen
Carthage
Ill
Albert
John Loeschen
Kromminga Sells Hill and Hall Addition Home
Last Saturday Amos Kromminga sold his Hill and Hall addition house and land in Titonka to Mrs May Klenk for 2000 dollars. In part payment he received Mrs Klenk’s residence lot at Elmore in, valued at 200 dollars, with possession set for September 1. The Klenks plan to stay on their farm south of town unless they sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Kromminga
Hill & Hall
Titonka
May Klenk
Indian Quick Wit Heats Up Local Speed Fine
An Oklahoma Indian with a luxury car tests speed in Haidi. Police arrest him for speeding. He pays the fine and doubles it saying the other half will cover a second fine as he leaves town. The tale highlights humorous bravado and quick thinking.
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Haidi
Titonka twins lead 500 babies in Iowa State Fair contest
Des Moines reports more than five hundred babies entered for the 1936 State Fair baby health championship. Titonka twins Shirley May and Sharon Kay are among early entrants. Four hundred dollars in trophies and awards will go to ten winners. The contest runs August 28 to September 4 with 36 specialists conducting examinations and parental consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Titanka
State Fair Board
Shirley May
Sharon Kay
Carl F. Callies
Titonkalowa
Notice of August practice change by Dr Tindall
Notice states Dr W L Tindall will be away from practice through August starting August 3. Arrangements made with Dr Herman Meyer of Algona General Hospital to be in Woden in the office Mondays and Thursdays each week, after noon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Meyer
Algona General Hospital
Woden
W. L. Tindall
D. O
Oklahoma visitors bring wildfire tales and tribute to Bill Murray
W. P. Stenzel hosts Doc Pommet and son J. C. with Oklahoma relatives touring Black Hills and Yellowstone. Doc praises ex governor Bill Murray as a good man and square dealer while contrasting oil field wealth and tax burdens in Oklahoma. The piece threads playful, local commentary on states and politics.
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Oklahoma
W. P. Stenzel
Doc Pommet
J. C
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Doc
Bill Murray
U. S
Tawa
Robbery of Fay Huber Involving Four Teens
Fay Huber, farmer west of town and relative of Louie Huber, was robbed of a $10 bill by Gene Ebenken of Titonka Bill Garner of Algona a Daniels youth from Garner and Bergman of Bancroft. The four allegedly drove Fay to Call State Park, tossed him out, and split the cash before going home. Warrants were issued, and Constable Wm Rickless arrested the four and bound them over to the grand jury. They remained in jail after failing to post bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Huber
Louie Huber
Gene Ebenken
Titonka
Bill Garner
Algona
Daniels
Garner
Young Bergman
Bancroft
Fay
State Park
Wm. Rickless
Grand Jury
Titonka Hatchery and Produce Business Opens on Main Street
L B Larson rented his building on Main Street to A B Mann for a Titonka Hatchery and Produce business. Possession was given Monday and business began. Mann buys poultry and eggs and sells Acme hog feed. He asks for local patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Larson
Main Street
A. EB. Mann
Mr. Mann
Kinnie Kramer Schram Family Reunion Held in Fort Dodge
The Kinnie Kramer and Schram families held their annual reunion at Olson's Park in Fort Dodge on Monday August 9 1936. Titonka attendees included Mr and Mrs A Schram Mr and Mrs Wm Schram Mrs Julia Reynolds and daughters Florence Edith and son Robert.
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Kinnie-Kramer-Schram Family Union
Olson’s Park
Fort Dodge
Titonka
A. Schram
Wm. Schram
Julia Reynolds
Florence
Edith
Robert
Jacob Henig 38 Found Dead in Bed
Funeral services for Jacob Henig 38 were held at St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev A J Wagener in charge. He had been ill and visited a Britt doctor for mastoid trouble then rested at his mother’s home where he was found dead at suppertime. Born October 1 1897 he was survived by four daughters Evelyn Lavon Maxine and Bernadine mothers Pauline Hanig and the late Joseph Hanig two brothers George and Leo of Wesley three sisters Sister Mary Luke Lulu Ammann and Katie Seidl. Burial in St Josephs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hanig
Pauline Hanig
Joseph Hanig
Clara Stephens
Ackley
Evelyn
Lavon
Maxine
Bernadine
George
Leo
Wesley
Mary
Luke
Dubuaus
Lulu Ammann
Geneva
Iowa
Katie Seidl
Coon Rapids
Frank
St. Josephs Cemetery
George Goetz
George Witthum
Raymond Ricke
John Weig
Frank Frimml
Leander Seimer
Drunken driving conviction in Thompson area
County Attorney A. J. Hill filed a charge in district court on Saturday, August 1, against T. A. Rake of Rake Iowa for driving while intoxicated. Judge T. A. Beardmore sentenced Rake to one year in the Fort Madison state penitentiary. Rake, after the crime, was transported to the penitentiary within 24 hours. The crash occurred north of Thompson when Rake’s car hit Seibert Claassen’s vehicle as Claassen waited to pass on the Thompson to Highway No 9 road. Mrs. Claassen was shaken but not seriously injured. cars were not heavily damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hill
District Court
Thompson
T. A. Rake
Rake
Iowa
T. A. Beardmore
Fort Madison
State Penitentiary
Sherrif J. F. Johnson
Seibert Claassen
Claassen
Highway No. 9
Pridyne
Co operation urged for drought strained areas motorists
Mrs. Alex Miller secretary of state urged farmers grazing stock along highways to supervise animals and motorists to slow down and drive with care in drought affected regions. The plea seeks mutual cooperation to protect drivers and stock and prevent traffic fatalities or injuries.
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Alex Miller
Miller
Bacon Family Takes Three Day Lake Vacation in Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Mark Bacon and their children Louie Vern Rosemary and Shirley left Sunday for Wabeda Lake near Longville Minnesota for a three day fishing and rest vacation They planned to return today Thursday
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Mark Bacon
Louie
Vern
Rosemary
Shirley
Wabeda Lake
Longville
Minnesota
Bring In Your Milk Bottles For Indian Day Trade
Bonacker Dairy urges residents to turn in all milk bottles for the Indian Day trade, requesting cooperation to gather containers. The appeal emphasizes community participation and timely return of bottles to support the local program.
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Bonacker Dairy
Iowa Farmers Face Deeper Drouth Crisis Says Agent
County agent A Brownn warns thousands of Iowa farmers are more vulnerable than in 1934 as drought stretches across half the state. Corn suffers most with limited reserves and a larger pig crop to feed. grasshopper damage rising, hay and straw more available in the south, and many cattle and feeder pigs being sold. Extension Service urges saving feed, building silos, planting fall pastures, ration planning, and seeking work programs for forage and livestock support.
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Drouth
Iowa
A. Brownn
Iowa State College Extension Service
Nso
Mr and Mrs Ben Franzen Woden Visit Titonka Friends
Mr and Mrs Ben Franzen of Woden were calling on friends in Titonka Tuesday. The brief social visit reflects common small town patterns of neighborly outreach and civic life.
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Ben Franzen
Woden
Titonka
District Court News in Brief Highlights New Cases
There was no session last week and none until August 24. New filings include Viggo Christen sen's $15009 damage suit against Harry Scott over a November 1944 auto smash-up, Harold A Johnston vs J H Johnson Jr for $1000 over a 1934 injury, George L Lee vs Richard Fadgan for $100 from a 1936 collision, and appeals against drainage district 69 levies of $13,660.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. C. Christensen
Viggo R. Christensen
Harry Scott
Scott
Bancroft
Harold A. Johnston
J. H. Johnson Jr
Johnson Clay Works
Fort Dodge
Johnston
Clay Works
George L. Lee
Richard Fadgan
Algona
Peter Kramer
Kossuth County
Millie Zethan
Olaf M. Tweet
Elmer Hoeck
le Marg
Harold and
Marie BE
van Allen
Nellie van Allen
Florence Brown
J.H. Welfare
Elizabeth Ringsdorf
Will
Streets Ready for Indian Day in Titonka
The Pittsburg Des Moines Company reports waterworks pipes cooperating with the Indian Day committee to have streets in Titonka ready for the annual Indian Day celebration this Saturday rain or shine. Mooney leads north side work as pump testing begins. six inch pipe deliveries completed. preparations continue on outskirts while townsfolk are urged to come to Titonka for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg-Des Moines
Mooney
Titonka
Walter Anderson Heads to Leech Lake for Weeklong Vacation
Walter Anderson and his family drove to Leech Lake on Monday for a week of vacation and fishing, enjoying a planned stay and leisure time by the water.
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Walter Anderson
Leech Lake
Algona Grays Fall, Then Beat Forest City Rivalry Fluctuates
The Algona Grays suffer a 7–6 loss to Forest City College at Algona, win 14–9 at Belmond, and again defeat Forest City 7–4 in Forest City. Al Menke of Bancroft hits a record long home run on Forest City diamond. Algona stands 5–8 overall, with recent wins and losses shaping a busy schedule including games against Charles City, Prager beer team, Boston Royal Giants, and Omaha Monarchs.
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Grays
Forest City Algona
Algona Grays
Algona
Forest ‘City Collagians
Belmond
Forest City
al Menke
Bancroft
Prager
Boston Royal Giants
Omaha Monarchs
Titonia
Minnesota
Frank Delma
Barn Burns in Algona. Fechner property loss reported
A barn and adjacent garage of Mrs. Ann Fechner in eastern Algona burned Monday noon while fire crews arrived too late. The barn was totally consumed and a new auto in the garage was not present. Secretary Be L Vincent of the Kossuth County Fair listed race programs for September 9 to 11 including trot and pace events with purses ranging from 200 to 290 dollars, and fast auto races on Friday.
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Algona
Ann Fechner
Be,l. Vincent
Kossuth County Fair
Gilchrist Delivers Happy Address At Algona Pavement Opening
Algona celebrated the new pavement with a large turnout across afternoon and evening crowds. About five thousand attended the afternoon event and nine thousand the following night, as festivities continued until 3:00 A.M. The celebration featured dancing, melons, and orderly conduct with no games of chance. Congress man Fred C. Gilchrist gave a well received speech in the afternoon and also spoke at the Legion celebration at Lake Milly the next day.
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Algona
Fred C. Gilchrist
Legion
Lake Milly
Marriage Licenses Issued In Week In Livermore And Nearby
The license list shows couples including Robert E. Jones 22 and Opal N. Smith 18 of Livermore, Ernest Zetlau 26 of Laverne and Lila M. Benner 20 of Stilson, Lester L. Lovstad 20 of Kensington Minn and Pearl L. Woltz 19 of Burt, and Leo F. Schons 29 with Frances W. Reissnbigler 24, both of Mankato Minn.
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Robert E. Jones
Opal N. Smith
Livermore
Ernest Zetlau
Laverne
Lila M. Benner
Stilson
Lester L. Lovstad
Kensington
Minn
Pearl L. Woltz
Burt
Leo F. Schons
Frances WH. Reissnbigler
Mankato
St Benedict Man Held After DWI Charge in City Court
Algona resident Ed Garman appeared in Mayor Snecat's court on a driving while intoxicated charge. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $1000 bond which he posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Ed Garman
St. Benedict
C. F. Snecat
County Attorney Seeks Warrant For Drunk Driving Suspect
Last week the County Attorney filed a petition asking for a warrant against G Earl Jay for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The warrant was issued and Jay was arrested with bail set at 800 dollars, guaranteeing appearance before the September grand jury.
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G. Earl Jay
Jay
Supervisors OK Drain Repairs and Road Estimates
The Board of Supervisors met and appointed committees to repair drains No 4 12 80 85 and 90 and to fix drain No 9. Final estimates from Paul Williams for secondary roads No 228 357 and 381 approved. The annual report of H B White Justice of the Peace Algona township approved. Engineeer to buy two Chevrolet trucks. Charles E Chubb appointed Engineer on drainage district No 6. Adjourned to September 1 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Baum
Balgeman
Paul & Williams
H. B. White
Algona Township
Charles E. Chubb
4-H Girls Achievement Day Set for Bancroft Church
The county 4-H girls Achievement Day will be held in the Baptist church in Bancroft Thursday of this week. Miss Gladys Adams of Town State College will be present to assist and judge the work.
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Algona
Baptist Church
Bancroft
Gladys Adams
Town State College
County Farm Bureau to hold camp at state fair
Grasshoppers are found in parts of Kossuth county causing some corn damage but not extensive. The report notes limited impact and no widespread losses expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Defendants Held to Grand Jury in Robbery Case
In Algona Justice P A Dansons court four defendants faced robbery charges. Faye A Huber of Titonka alleged a theft of $18. Gene Beenken Lawrence Daniels William Gunder and Hmil Berger were held to the September grand jury under bonds of $1600 each. None furnished bond and all remained in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
P. A. Danson
Faye A. Huber
Titonka
Gene Beenken
Lawrence Daniels
William Gunder
Hmil Berger
Huber
Judging Team Heads to Ames for State Fair Prep
Kossuth County 4H judging team travels to Ames this week for practice ahead of the state fair judging contest. Dale Clark of Algona leads the group as Ralph Brown’s herd reports 1054 pounds of milk and 9.18 pounds of butterfat, with butter and milk yields noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Algona
Kossuth
Brown
Dale' Clark
Kossuth Co
Ralph ‘Brown
Ao cM
Patterson
Seegnn Ria
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ramsey Ladies Aid
Wim. Petersen
Loeschens
Illinois
Kromminga
Faye Huber
Titonka Produce Building
Jacob Henig
District Court News
Court News
Gilchrist
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