George Ailts Jr Tells Of Duties As Prison Guard
Camp Cooke California August 6 1947 Letter from Sgt George Ailts Jr describing life at a maximum security correctional facility. He outlines guard duties inmate programs including academics trades and parolee projects. He notes no riot in seven months no escapes and compares Missoula escapes to Camp Cooke routines.
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George Ailts JR
Missoula
George Allis
Branch
U.8.d.b
Camp Cooke
Calif
George Ailts
Wesley Wizards All Day Meeting at Goetz Home
The Wesley Wizards 4 H club held an all day meeting at Shirley Goetz home beginning at 10. Plans were made for achievement day and county fair demonstrations. A pot luck lunch was served at noon. Twenty two members attended.
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Wesley
Wesley Wizards
4-H Club
Shirley Goetz
Merbera
Toll Line Improvements Reach Titonka and Woden
Algona Bell system will route all toll calls from Titonka through its office expanding from two lines to meet demand. Woden will gain an additional line from Algona, while rural lines show better service in towns but require overhaul in some areas.
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Titonka
Algona
Bell System
Woden Ia
Irene Mayland Weds Bernard Schmidt At Church
Irene Verna Mayland and Bernard Schmidt married at Immanuel Lutheran Church on August 10 in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Wm. Planz. The bride, a Titonka graduate and former rural teacher, wore white net with pink accents. groom from Woden. A reception for about 160 guests followed in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Irene Verna Mayland
Henry F. Mayland
Bernard Schmidt
George L. Schmidt
Woden
Wm. Planz
Weil
Marjorie Schmidt
Troyce Bruns
Hlmer Boyken
Roger Boyken
Margie Bruns
Lillian Planz
Marvella Bruns
Titonka High School
Waldorf College
Forest City
Methodist Church Programs and Meetings This Week
Donald H. James, pastor, announces morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10. Caravan services Wednesday to Friday. Nominating committees meet August 18 and 19 to suggest officers for the coming year. Titonea and Doan caravan schedule with Titonka and Doan and other churches invited. Fourth Quarterly conference Tuesday August 8 p.m. and district conference at Algona August 28. Doan worship at 10 and Sunday School at 9:30.
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Titonea
Doan
Titonka
Pases ‘Tuenday
Algong
Neighbors Help Harvest At Earl Zwiefel Farm
Last Wednesday evening a group of men went to the Harl Zwiefel farm to shock grain. Earl and his wife were ill with Mrs Zwiefel in a Minneapolis hospital and Carl in an Algona hospital for an appendix operation. Names of helpers include J L Intermill Ed Ites Jay Graham Dwight Graham Warren Godden Amos Krominga Russell Krominga Paul Krominga Andy Krominga Claus Krull Vernon Krull Arend Neeland Ed Zwiefel and Orlo Zwiefel. Launch was served by Mrs Ba Zwiefel and Mrs Arend Neeland.
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Harl Zwiefel
Earl
Mrs. Zwiefel
Minneapolis
Carl
Algona
J. L. Intermill
Ed Ites
Jay
Dwight Graham
Warren Godden
Amos
Russell
Paul
Andy Krominga
Claus
Vernon Krull
Arend Neeland
Orlo Zwiefe
Kossuth County Fair Set to Open August 20 22
The 89th annual Kossuth County Fair will run August 20 to 22 in Algona with entry day on August 19. Open class livestock entries due by August 18, other entries due by 9:30 a.m. August 20. Events include Merrian & Robinson Carnival, motorcycle race, Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers, and daily revue with ten acts including circus acts.
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Kossuth
Algona
Kossuth County
Merrian & Robinson
Jimmie Lynch
16 Cars and Trucks Grace Kossuth Roads
Fourteen new cars and two trucks were added to Kossuth county registrations this week per the county treasurer's records. New owners include Leona Bartholomew of Algona and A M Kollasch of Swea City for Chevrolet, plus several others across Studebaker Dodge Kaiser Frazer Mercury Ford Lincoln and more with owners in Algona Titonka Lone Rock Burt Lakota Swea City and Ti tonka.
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Kossuth
Chevrolet
Leona Bartholomew
Algona
A. M. Kollasch
Swea City
J. R. Schutter
Titonka
Studebaker
Joseph Berte
Bode
John A. Newbrough
Lone Rock
Dodge
F. E. Burgess
Melvin Thompson
al Bona
Kaiser
Richard Cosgrove
Plymouth
Jane Cretzmeyer
C. A. Heard
Mancil Hulburt
Frazer
Albert Hutchinson
Mercury
Alva Kahler
Burt
Ford
C. H. Klamp
Roelfsema
Lakota
Lincoln
R. M. Wallace
JoAnn Tindall Weds Dr Vernon Sloan at Home
Miss JoAnn Tindall married Dr Vernon Sloan on August 10 at noon in the home of her parents Dr and Mrs W I L Tindall. The ceremony was by Rev A Kinsley of the Woden Presbyterian church. Geraldine Leas of Cresco was bridesmaid, Burton E McBroom of Chatfield was best man. Graduates and attendees from distance included many relatives. The couple will reside in Friendsville Tennessee after February 1, 1948.
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Mrg
Vernon Nelson
Lulu Parks
Thelma
Phoenix
Arizona
Wm. Tindall
G. B. Rutter
Charles Chamness
Montezuma
Iowa
Della’ Saunders
Morothy
New Sharon
H. J. Tindall
Chicago
C. A. Leas
iChatfield
Minn
Tot’s Corner features Stanley Valley children
The Nora Springs Advertiser weekly feature shows Judy youngsters of the town. Two weeks ago it displayed children of Stanley Valley. Stanley is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Valley of Woden, and Mrs Valley is a daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Stott of Titonka.
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Stanley Valley
Nora Springs
Judy
Sanley Valley
Stanley
Terry
Ray Valley
Woden
Woden Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting in August
The American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday August 5 at 2 p.m. Mrs Frieda Largon reported on Americanism. Alvin Hinders spoke about Boys State at Camp Dodge Des Moines June 16–22. Mary Ann Hisenmatin served as counselor at Girls Sabre Grinnell in July and also reported. Lunch was served by Mrs Wm Hemmingsen and Mrs Harry Quinn.
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Woden
American Legion Auxiliary
Frieda Largon
Alvin Hinders
Boys State
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Mary Ann Hisenmatin
Girls Sabre
Grinnell
Wm. Hemmingsen
Harry Quinn
Kossuth Voters Decide on New Courthouse Bond Issue
Voters in Kossuth County will vote on September 9 on issuing 500000 cash bonds to build and equip a new Algona courthouse on the present site. The ballot asks to authorize borrowing and a perpetual levy not exceeding one mill to repay the bonds and interest. The measure has previously been narrowly defeated.
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Kossuth
Algona
Towa
Valley Victory 4 H Club Renamed Valley Farmettes
The Valley Victory 4 H club met August 7 for a combined meeting and achievement day with 46 guests. County home economist Alma Schultz and club leader Mrs Gutknecht attended as special guests. The club voted to change its name to Valley Farmettes. treasurer's report was presented. dishwashing demonstration by Betty Sonnenberg and Troyce Bruns. articles from the year judged by Mrs Gutknecht and Miss Schultz. lunch served by the club girls. next meeting will elect officers at Harriet Boeckholt's.
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Valley Victory 4-H
Alma Schultz
Gutknecht
Lakota
Valley Farmettes
Betty Sonnenberg
Troyce Bruns
Good Hope Lutheran Church Service and Activities Update
Alfred Mardorf pastorage announces Divine Service at 9 and Sunday School at 10 with a one hour time change for this Sunday. Rev John Mohr of Gritt presides in the absence of the pastor. Luther League to Okoboji for annual picnic. Woman’s Missionary Society meets Aug 21 at eight with Mrs Boyken leading on the topic American Indian.
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Good Hofe Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred
Mardorf
John Mohr
Gritt
Luther League
Woman's Missionary Society
Wm. Boyken
Much Street and Lot Work under Town Council Action
The town council reported extensive street and residence lot improvements since the last meeting. McGuire's dirt-moving machine hauled in large quantities of dirt at Titonka to level J. G. Intermill’s lot and the Lynn Kitchenreuther area. Streets east past the Lutheran church and toward Hank Korte and John E Sloper residences were graded. A western street north from the new highway was started, sidewalks will be built, and areas around Jay Budlong Lew Heimner Richard Isebrand and J R Schutter properties graded. The baseball outfield was lowered to match the infield. Twenty six sidewalk rebuild or repair notices were issued per edbnell order.
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McGuire
Titonka
Haseen
J. G. Intermill
Lynn Kitchenreuther
Lutheran Church
Hank Korte
John E. Sloper
Jay Budlong
Lew Heimner
Richard Isebrand
J. R. Schutter
Genus Isebrand
Titania to provide bicycle racks for kids
Titania plans to install bicycle stands for youngsters in front of the theatre. Guy Bruns led a Monday collection to raise funds for the racks. The sponsors aim to keep parked cars out of a restricted area, and once installed, children must be careful to use the racks properly.
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Titania
Guy Bruns
Dr Gallup Occupies New Office Building
Dr BE J Gallup moved to a newly built brick office east of the Mid Continent service station after years in the A M Petersen building. The tile office will be modern, with a reception room private office operating room and private quarters.
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BE. J. Gallup
A. M. Petersen
Immanuel Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Rev. Wm. Plant leads divine services next Sunday with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9. Junior Mission Band at 1:80, Luther League social at 8. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8. Bring your hymnals to the American Lutheran church.
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Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Rev. Wm. Plant
Luther League
American Lutheran Church
Caravaners in Fine Programs Each Night
Members of the Methodist Youth Caravan plan an engaging week following a strong Sunday response. Miss Lorraine Bruce urges full attendance at 7 15 classes before services while two youth groups and a special teachers class are offered. Evening services begin at 8 15 with outdoor worship and World Friendship events. Recreation at 9, led by Jances Melton, and folk games priced at 8 dollars appeal to senior youth and young adults, with added ball and skating options.
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Lorraine Bruce
Jances Melton
Westminister College
Texas
Frances
George Klenk Dies After Long Illness at 78
George Klenk died Sunday after a long illness at the age of 78. The funeral service was held at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon.
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George Klenk
Town Council Proceedings August 4 1947
The Town Council met Monday evening August 4 1947 with Mayor French Clerk Reaser and others present. A motion to sell the old band stand to the Methodist ladies for twenty five dollars carried. Minutes and treasurer’s report were read and accepted. Bills were approved with one exception totaling numerous items including labor water and sewer ditches seventy two fifty seven, Frank Fisher truck repair, sewer tile and printing. Motion to issue cigarette and beer permits to Darlene Higgins. a refund to Clarence Sanderson for cigarettes and beer. and to notify sidewalk owners to repair or town will act at owner expense. Meeting adjourned.
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French
Reaser
Cooper
Hagen
Fisher
Schutter
Sathor
Wisher
John Trarks
H. Stott
Frank D
Isher
Rode
French Lumber Co
Frank Clark
Clarence Sanderson
el Eceeatecteene
Clarence Sander
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Goetz Home
Irene Mayland
Methodist Church
Donald H. James
Earl Zwiefel
Kossuth Fair
Kossuth Roads
Joann Tindall
Vernon
Sloan
Sunday
Miss Tindall
Woren
University of Minnesota
Kirksville
Harold Miller
Buffalo Consolidated School House
Woden Auxiliary
Edbnell
DR. E. 3
Gallup
Council Proceedings
Total Frtecanteseeatetttenuneset Spl
Sathott
Darlene Higgins
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