Gibson Stoppped Trial At Garner
Britt-Claire Gibson, aka tough baby, faces murder trial in Garner for James Zrostlik’s death on Nov 2, 1936, as Hancock County District Court opens Sept 28. Prosecutors may seek the death penalty. Gibson, just sentenced in Minneapolis to two 20 year terms for Minnesota bank robberies, waived extradition to Iowa to avoid Alcatraz. he admits 22 bank robberies and blames Runyon and Markwood for other crimes.
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Britt
Claire Gibson
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Garner
James Grostlick
Britt Farmer
District Court
Hancock County
W. D. Daly
Frank W. Senneff
Gibson
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Towa
Alcatraz
San Francisco Bay
St. Paul
Cibgon
Robert Markwood
Thomas Runyon
Fort Madison
Zyostlik
Runyon
Pennsylvania
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Zrostlik
Eleventh Annual Picnic of 52nd Iowa Volunteers at Algona
The eleventh annual picnic of the 52nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry from the Spanish American War drew over 200 registrants and more than 125 veterans to Algona fairgrounds on August 11. Guests from California and Florida joined reunion attendees. Phil S. Billings of Des Moines announced a first reunion meeting since muster out forty years ago. A noon dinner in Floral Hall featured gratis coffee and ice cream, with drum music from the original regiment’s drummer now in Mason City. The program, moved from the amphitheatre to the hall due to heat, included address of welcome by O. Reiley and remarks by Capt. W. & G. Saunders. greetings from Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion were noted but the latter’s J. D. Lowe was absent. Senator Guy M. Gillette could not attend due to ongoing Congress sessions. Next reunion planned for Boone, Iowa.
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52Nd
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Fair Grounds
Algona
California
Florida
Phil 8. Billings
Des Moines
U.S. W.V
Floral Hall
Chamber of Commere
Mason City
Reiley
W. &. G. Saunders
Ha Mmersburg
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ernest Theil
W.F.W. J
Tim Mahoney
Guy M. Gillette
Cherokes
Congress
Phil S. Billings
Boone
Iowa
Poultry Club to Meet Monday at School House
The Poultry Club will meet Monday evening at the school house. Mr. Ward of Swift and Co will give a demonstration on selecting fowls for exhibition. The club has one membership of two boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Club
Ward
The
Swift & Co
Glesking Family Heads to Wellaburg for Summer Stop
To Wellsburg Mr. and Mrs. Carl Glesking and daughter Leona left this morning for Wellaburg. They stopped at Cedar Falls for their daughter Vera who attended summer school. All expected to return home Friday.
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Wellsburg
Carl Glesking
Leona
Wellaburg
Cedar Falls
Vera
Man reports disturbance in back yard
A man reported hearing someone in his back yard on Tuesday night. He went outside to investigate and was struck, suffering a broken left collarbone. Police were alerted to the incident and began an inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane Claus Badie
Atpuck -Bimeack
Bane
Sauerkraut Day Set for Lakota August 28
The regular annual Sauerkraut Day will be held at Lakota on Saturday August 28. Lakota invites the public to attend this local celebration and participate in the event.
Spokane visitors tour Ogle Grove with relatives
Mrs Sophie Hauskin of Spokane Washington visited last week with cousin Mrs Nelsina Hansen. Saturday Gordon Hansen drove Mrs Hansen and her cousin to Ogle Grove where Mrs Hauskin will visit with other relatives.
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Sophie Hauskin
Spokane
Washington
Nelsina Hansen
Gordon Hansen
Hansen
Ogle Grove
Hauskin
Irene Callies and Harold Kreuger Attend Lakota Bride Arlene Lewis
Miss Irene Callies and Mr Harold Kreuger of St Paul arrived Friday to attend the wedding of Miss Arlene Lewis of Lakota. Irene served as bridesmaid and Mr Kreuger visited through Sunday, with Irene staying a week with the Callies family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Callies
Harold Kreuger
St. Paul
Arlene Lewis
Lakota
Irene
Mr. Kreuger
Titania
Ea. F. Callies
Cedar Falls Graduate Lorriane M Peterson to Graduate Thursday
Lorraine M Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs George Peterson will graduate from the two year course at down State Teachers College Thursday evening. She has taught in a rural Cedar Falls area for three years and will take a sixth grade teaching position in Dunkerton next year, a promotion.
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Lorraine M
George Peterson
Down State Teachers College
Lorraine
Cedar Falls
Dunkerton
Illinois Missals Host Reunion For Sixty Members
Mr and Mrs A Missal entertained relatives from Chenoa Wenona and Chicago with dinner on Indian Day. Guests included Rev O H Boening and three children and Mrs H Lubben with three children. A Sunday reunion at West Bend brought together forty two family members.
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A. Missal
John Missal
Chenoa
Illinois
Missal
BH. H. Gregg
Lorraine
Wenona
O. H. Boening
Chicago
Hthel Lubben
le Mars
West Bend
Tripp Family Visits Fort Lauderdale Relatives in Algona Reunion
Florida couple Mr and Mrs Tracy Tripp visited Fort Lauderdale relatives, staying Wednesday through Friday at the Oscar Miller home. Mrs Tripp is Mrs Miller's youngest sister. A reunion followed Sunday at the Carl Hutchins home near Algona on the old family farm.
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Florida
Tracy Tripp
Fort Lauderdale
Lorida
Oscar Miller
Gray Family Plans Minnesota Wisconsin Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Gray and their two older boys travel from their home for a week long trip visiting relatives in Willmar Minnesota and Barron Wisconsin. The trip marks their annual vacation with plans to leave Tuesday. The Gray children will manage the farm in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
Wis
Henry Gray
Willmar
Barron
Visiting His Mother Cyrus Heifner Arrives in Rosholt S D
Cyrus Heifner of Rosholt arrived last week Wednesday to visit his mother Mrs T M Heifner who has not been well of late. He plans to see his brothers and sisters in the area and stay until after Indian Day. Cy is well known in town and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Heifner
Rosholdt
S. D
T. M. Heifner
Veterans Hospital Visit For Des Moines Man
Mrs. George Higgins and Mr and Mrs Amos Angle of Weasley took George Higgins to the Veterans hospital in Des Moines on Thursday morning. He was very ill with ulcers and in critical condition. By Friday morning the hemorrhage continued and he nearly died. Saturday he is improving slowly and not allowed visitors.
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Veterans Hospital
George Higgins
Amos Angle
Weasley
Des Moines
Bleich Enters State Butter Maker Contest at Iowa State Fair
Martin A. Bleich of Titankcsa has joined the statewide butter maker contest at the 1987 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. He enters a twenty pound batch against seventy seven competitors for $700 in cash prizes plus gold, silver and bronze medals and diplomas in the dairy show segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleich
Martin A. Bleich
Titankcsa
Iowa
Towa
Des Moines
In Custody Over Short Change Charge at Indian Day
A crowd floater identified as William Wood of Waterloo was taken into custody on a short change accusation. He was transported to Algona by the county attorney for disposition of the case.
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Wm. Wood
Waterloo
Algona
Rainy Monday Night Drenches Fields Across County
A heavy rain Monday night soaked soil to a depth of at least three inches. The soaking rain will benefit corn, pastures, and gardens, improving moisture for crop growth and overall pasture conditions.
Pendergast Family Return From Canada and Dakota Trip
Mr and Mrs GC V Pendergast returned Monday noon from a trip to Canada and to Dakota and Minnesota where they visited with their children They visited Mrs Pendergasts sister in Canada and Betty Kokesh and Verdene Boyken who had vacationed with Bettys mother accompanied them home.
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Canada
GC. V. Pendergast
Dakota
Minnesota
Surgical patient Viola Rike taken for appendicitis at Kossuth
Miss Viola Rike of Algona was taken to Kossuth hospital early Tuesday for an appendectomy and is recovering well. She teaches at Arnolds Park and expects to begin school in three weeks.
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Algona
Viola Rike
Kossuth
Viola
Arnolds 'Park
Indian Day draws 7000 to Titonka celebration
J J Cosgrove and numerous residents from Mason City Algona Rudd Spirit Lake and East Chain visited Titonka for Indian Day. Local officials lawyers editors and families from Inland communities attended as crowds exceeded seven thousand with events interrupted by power outages.
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J. J. Cosgrove
Mason City
Titonia
Claus Tharks
Wesley
Jerry Stillman
Ann
Algona
Vene Wilson
John Wilson
Ernest Hansen
Rudd
L. A. Winkel
Henry Meyer
Dorothy Sloper
Ben A. Meyer
Marjorie
G. Haken
Spirit
Gon Delbert
East Chain
Minn
P. Hansen
Wm. Rike
Woden
Interstate Power Company
Left For Louisiana Farm Plans On Section Farm Purchase
Herman Tiarke and a friend from Madelin Minnesota departed yesterday for Louisiana. Herman will begin farming on his recently purchased section farm as he prepares to make the state his future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Herman Tiarke
Madelin
Minn
Herman
Schram Sisters Conduct Business in Mason City
Mrs A Schram and Miss Catherine Schram were seen conducting business in Mason City on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
A. Schram
Catherine Schram
Mason City
Indian Day draws six to eight thousand in Titonka town
Crowds fill Titonka streets for Indian Day celebration with a 6 to 1 win by Bancroft Juniors over Fort Dodge All County Juniors and a 2 to 1 Titania Indians victory over Wesley. Weather improves after a rainy start. Titanica band plays as older residents reconnect after years away.
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Titonka
Bancroft
Fort Dodge
Titania
Wesley
Titanica
Roy Bartholomew
Archie Masters of
Rudd
Oats yield reported by farmers in Iowa section
Reports from farmers show oats yielding 47 to 72 bushels per acre with an average near 60, described as the best quality yet grown in Iowa. If weather allows, threshing should finish by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Politicians Turn Against Mentor in Worsening Rift
B. R. discovers that many former political proteges are attacking the man who helped their rise. The piece notes a likelihood that several will avoid re election by staying home after the forthcoming congressional vote.
Doctor Hamstreet Vacation Fishing Party Returns
Dr Hamstreet and family retreat from Rush Lake Minnesota after a week of rest and fishing. Wm Larsen his fishing guide joined at the last minute. Bill proves a splendid sportsman and is ready to accompany others on short notice as a specialist sportsman. Fishing was good as stated.
McDowell Family Visits Des Moines for Frances McDowell
Mr C R McDowell and his son Rus visited with the Hoons then joined them to Des Moines. They visited Miss Frances McDowell who will soon move to Fort Wayne Indiana to work in the Lincoln Life Insurance home office. Frances is the sister of Mrs Hoon.
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C. R. McDowell
Russell of
Doon
C.A. Hoons
Hoons
Des Moines
Frances McDowell
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Lincoln Life Insurance Company
Miss McDowell
Hoon
Indian Day Celebration Brings Senne Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Chris Senne Thompson joined friends and relatives at the Indian Day gathering, sharing greetings and celebration with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Senne
Thompson
Bancroft farmer Jos Johnson honored Titanka Indian Day
Jos Johnson of Bancroft attended Titanka Indian Day honoring Native heritage. His presence highlighted local recognition of the event and community involvement in cultural celebration.
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Jos Johnson
Bancroft
Farm Fine Ancier
County Supervisors Approve Budget and Appoint Engineers
The Board of Supervisors met last week Monday to hear the budget estimate. No objectors appeared and the budget was approved as correct. Because Lot No 44 in drainage district No 82 was incomplete, it was ordered finished with C G Sharlach named engineer. Chubb Moore and Smith named appraisers for graveling secondary roads for 1937.
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Board of Supervisors
County Board of Supervisors
C. CG. Sharlach
C. T. Chubb
J. M. Moore
HL. M. Smith
County Fair Algona Program Outlines Week of Events
Practical county fair schedule lists livestock judging, floral hall displays, 4H demonstrations, band concerts, Diamond Revue vaudeville acts, and various harness and running races. Includes livestock parades, baby beef sales, and Sloan’s motor contests with daily band performances and special Demonstration events.
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Algona
Childrens
Floral Hall
Frank Winkley
Gertrude Avery
Sloan
International Motor Contest Association
Algona Court Fines For Driving Incidents
In P. A. Dawson's justice court Russell Sharp of Lone Rock was fined 65 dollars and costs 2.25 for driving too close to a team and hayrack causing a collision. Jerome Voit of Algona paid 2 dollars and costs 2.26 for failing to slow on a bridge.
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Algona
P. A. Dawson
Justic Court
Russell Sharp
Lone Rock
Hayrack
Jerome Voit
Used Book Exchange Authorized by P T JA
The Denton Drug Store will host the annual used book exchange. Books arrive Monday August 23 and are sold Wednesday August 25, with remaining books returned and cash paid Thursday August 26. Owners must price books. fumigation and handling cost 10 cents.
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P.t.ja
Denton
Lutheran Church Notes Martin A Schulz Mission Festival
The Sunday festival at the Lutheran Church features services in German and English with Rev W Mueller of Rockwell as head speaker at 10:00 a m. A free dinner follows in the basement. An English service at 2:90 p m led by Rev C Mall of Mason City, and an evening Helsh language service at 8:00 p m with Rev W Mueller. Sunday School at 9:00 a m. Choir practice Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mueller
District Court News In Brief
Judge George Heald of Spencer signed several uncontested probate orders on Wednesday. Last Saturday James Robinson of Bancroft pled guilty to bootlegging and was sentenced to the Anamosa Reformatory for three years and ordered to pay eight dollars in costs. this marked his third offense on the charge. New cases include Meyers v Fairbanks, Burtis v Stephen son, Cowan v Harley Work, and other noted notes. Guardianship of John Markgraf and Estate of Anna L Steinberg are among probate actions with appointments of Nick Gengler as guardian and A. F. Steinberg as administrator.
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George Heald
Spencer
James Robinson
Bancroft
Anamosa
Charles P. ‘Meyers
G. L. Fairbanks
George Burtis
H. EB. Stephenson
H. R. Cowan
Harley Work
H.R. Cowan
Wm. lv. Tobin
Lottie J. Raines
Charles McGinnis
J. N. Thiele
John Markgraf
Nick Gengler
Anna L. Steinberg
A. F. Steinberg
Six marriage licenses in a week spark Cupid’s rush
Dan Cupid credits a lively vacation as six couples wed in the past week. Lawrence Gronbach and Zelda Neal of Livermore. Merril F. Sparks of Armstrong and Arlene L. Lewis of Lakota. Donald F. Baker and Mildred I. Kotals of Minneapolis. Merril I. Westerlund and Marcella Koppen of Lakota. Carl L. Spies of Emmetsburg and Kathryn Misbach of Algona. Himer D H Steiner and Alice O. Lunning of Hi more. The last couple were joined by Justice P. A. Dawson at his Algona office on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Lawrence Gronbach
Zelda Neal
Alice O. Lunning
Himore, Minn
Justice P. A. Dawson
Algona
H D Agent Appointed Argonai Miss Pepoon in Kossuth County
H D Agent Argonai Miss Pepoon is appointed full time Home Demonstrations Agent for Kossuth County becoming the first full time agent since Miss Muriel Bode resigned in 1934. Pepoon from Wayerville Nebraska holds a masters in home economics from Nebraska State University with a focus on child care and training. She taught home economics in Alaska and traveled in Europe in 1930. She will begin duties this week.
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H. D
Argonai
Miss Pepoon
Kossuth County
Muriel Bode
Waverly
Nebraska
Nebraska State University
Alaska
Douglas High School
Europe
Honor Roll Names From Iowa Communities in 1987 and 1939
The honor roll lists individuals associated with Corwith Titonka Wesley and Titonka in Iowa. Entries include H. O. Chambers on August 16, 1987, Meinert Ullman on July 1, 1939, Terry Willis on March 1, 1939, and Co. H. Cooper on July 1, 1938, with locales Titonka Corwith and Wesley.
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H. O. Chambers
Corwith
Iowa
Meinert Ullman
Titonka
Towa
Terry ‘Willis
Wesley, Iowa
Co. H. Cooper
Be Careful With Extension Cords And Lighting Fixtures
The article warns readers to inspect home extension cords sockets and lighting fixtures to avoid electric shocks from 110 volt systems. It notes many accidents occur when people rush on weekends, urging careful driving and safe road practices during Saturday and Sunday to prevent injuries during trips and outdoor activities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Pau Gibson
Bill Haggard
Dale Clark
Ilinois
MR. and
Mrs. Willis Phelps
Short Chang
B. R
Wille
Lutheran Church
Martin A. Schulz
District Court News
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