Kossuth District Court Week Highlights and Pleas
In Algona Glenn Zuetlau waived a preliminary hearing on forgery and was bound over to the Kossuth grand jury on a $1,000 bond. unable to post, he is jailed. Helmer Beenken and Harl Steinman pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fined $300 each with $500 appeal bonds. Lloyd Mueller faced reckless driving charges, fined $25 plus $4.65 costs, with suspended balance on good behavior. Owen Humphrey sentenced to 30 days for contributing to delinquency of a minor. Peter Hegarty released on $200 appeal bond. State of Iowa vs Mrs Heine Fisher on profanity under active cases. New district court cases include Doimage vs Lappe, Anderson vs Meyer. Probate filings include estate of Sylvester Flynn and guardianships for Mary Catherine Hentges with Julia Hentges appointed guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Glenn Zuetlau
Justice of Peace
Della Welter
Kossuth Grand Jury
John F. ‘Weber
Zuetlau
Helmer Beenken
Titonka
Harl Steinman
Owen ‘Humphrey
C. H. Ostwinkle
Peter Hegarty
Iowa
Heine Fisher
District ‘Court
G. F. Doimage
Louis Lappe
O. KE. Anderson
Ray Meyer
Sylvester Flynn
Wright County
Gertrude S. Good
Mary Catherine l Hentges
Julia Hentges
Plane Sprays Potatoes. Tail Tangled in Vines
An airplane on the Helmer Stone farm near Lake Mills became entangled in potato vines while spraying. The aircraft tipped over and its propeller was broken though the pilot escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmer Ftone
Lake Mills
Ten Men Went to Service Ten More Go
Kossuth county selective service board has received its 18th call for ten men to report September 22 at Fort Des Moines for induction. Francis Xavier Coleman, 26, Bancroft, is listed among the volunteers. Ten men left Algona August 18 to answer the call, including Gail Stoddard, 18, La Verne. Ferdinand Tietz, 27, Whittemore. Edward Harms, 22, Titonka. Dallas Klein, 22, and Keith Thaves, 24, Burt. Arnold Boever, 24, Ledyard. Doren Cortney, 22, Edward Johnson, 22, and Edward Cook, 23, all of Algona. Raymond Menke, 22, Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Kossuth County
Selective Service Board
Fort Des Moines
Francis Xavier Coleman
Bancroft
Gail Stoddard
Laverne
Ferdinand Tietz
Titonka Indian Day draws crowds for 387th celebration
Titonka held its 387th annual Indian Day with a large night crowd and a strong program. The Old Settlers gathered in the morning at the theatre while the Britt band performed at 1 pm. Aviator Herb Klassie staged a notable aerial act, repeated at night, and a Lotts Creek versus Wesley baseball game ended 3 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Old Settlers
Britt
Herb Klassie
Lotts Creek
Wesley
Boy Breaks Collar Bone in Fall at Buffalo Center
Donnie Wesley Wingert, year and a half old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis R. Wingert near Buffalo Center, fell from a porch last Friday and broke his collar bone. The Wingerts moved to their farm in March after farming west of Wesley for years. Mrs. Wingert, Helen Cink, is the daughter of George and Mrs. Cink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Donnie
Louis R. Wingert
Buffalo Center
Wingert
Helen Cink
George Cink
Woden School Opens Under J J Johnson With New Staff
Supt J J Johnson announces Woden school opens Monday September 1 with enrollment meeting in morning and full text book assignments for next day. Two new teachers Miss IhaVonne Sherwood of Klemme to lead English dramatics vocal music and Mr Maurice A Tysseling from Austin Minnesota to coach athletics teach science math and manual training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
J. J. Johnson
Woden
ihaVonne Sherwood
Klemme
Sherwood
Waldorf and
St. Olaf
Oran
Iowa
Maurice A. Tysseling
Austin
Minn
Tysseling
Central College
Pella
Edna Mae Redfiild
Woodbine
Book Exchange Planned by Supt Johnson at District Office
Supt Johnson will be at the office on Friday August 29 and Saturday August 30 to conduct a book exchange. Used books have a cash value. Bring them in at this time. Students registering for the first time or irregular in their work should register for classes before the morning of September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Johnson
Album of Forty Years Ago Found in Titonka Farm House
Mr and Mrs John Kruise found an old photo album in their attic while living near Britt. It contains about twenty pictures likely from Forest City or Chicago, dating forty plus years, showing ancestors of Martin Iprson of Titonka. Jean Kruise shared it in Titonka and recognized relatives in the photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kruise
Jean Kruise
Downs
Titonica
Wesley
Britt
Martin Iprson
Titonka
Jean
Mr. Larson
Martin
Forest City
Chicago
Old Settlers Event Draws Good Crowd in Ames
A large audience attended the Old Settlers meeting on Indian Day. George W. Godfrey of Ames spoke on pioneer days in Kossuth County. A sextette and organ contributed old-time entertainment. Registration was led by Al Nelson and assistants to record settlers who arrived forty years ago or more, listing numerous names from 1863 to 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Godfrey
Ames
Kossuth County
Godfrey
Humboldt County
Kossuth
Carl F. Callies
Homer Downs
R. C. Ball
Frank Clark
A. C. Hench
Harold ‘Hutchins
Algona
Harold Miller
Louis ‘Bartlett
Old Settlers
Bartlett Brothers
Louis Bartlett
J. G. Miller
al Nelson
HW. S. Cosgrove
Bert Amelsber
Julius Kunz
Hila Thompson
J. C. Newville
Will Ringsdorf
Will Kardoes
H. D. Hutchins
C. G. Cunningham
Amelia Rike
John B. Pannhuk
Thos. Quinn
Mayme Clark
Geo.Graham
Burt
J. J. Budlong
Lucy I. Newville
Jay. Budlong
Alice Cunningham
Geo. W. Godfrey
John K. ‘Rippentrop
Chas, Cooper
Seaver Pannhuk
Henry Franzey i Sr
Chas
Leek
Mayme J. Speicher
Kobus Tjaden
Evert Ubben
J Roy Budlong
Geo. H. Johnson
Bertha Godfrey
A. M. Petersen
Frank Hagen
Hans Prestheus
Olaf Funnemark
Peter Beenken
L. A. Boleneus
George Johnson
A. C. Nelson
George Nelson
Nellie Nelson
Edw
Zwiefel
Albert J. ,Bleich
Lee O. Wolfe
John P. Trunkhill
Wm. Larsen
Peter Govern
Mr's
Roy Budlowe
Glad Show at Algona Brings Big Display
The Algona high school gym showcased about 10 000 gladiolus blooms over the weekend in the 12th annual Iowa state gladiolus society show, the New England gladiolus society regional event, and the Algona display. The balcony bore baskets and large arrangements as 51 exhibitors presented vibrant displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Algiona
Algona High School
New England Gladious Society
Seven Year Old Boy Falls From Hay Mow
Paul Johnson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Milton Johnson of Sumner Iowa fell 30 feet Sunday afternoon from a hay mow to a cement floor at the Glenn Teeter farm west of Algona The accident occurred about 430 PM and the boy was rushed to Kossuth hospital where doctors found a fractured skull and brain concussion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Paul Johnson
Milton Johnson
Sumner
Iowa
Glenn Teeter
Kossuth ‘Hospital
Indian Day creditors urged to file bills with Edward Boyken
Citizens with claims against the Indian Day Committee are asked to present them to Edward Boyken to ensure payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Day
Indian Day Committee
Edward Boyken
Pannkuks Celebrate 59th Wedding Anniversary
Forty eight children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. B A Pannkuk gathered Sunday to honor the couple on their 59th wedding anniversary. The Pannkuks were married August 12, 1882 in Hiolland Iowa and have lived near Titonka since 1911. Their life included a 12 centered motif with birthdays and anniversaries on July 12 August 12 and September 12. Attendees included families from Woden Garner Mason City Britt Fairmont Minneapolis Estherville and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Pannkuk
Pannkuk
Hiolland
Iowa
Titonka
German Township
Anton Pannkuk
Garner
Carl Veer
Mason City
Herman Sweer
Britt
Clarence Pannkuk
Donald
Fairmont
Minn
George Pannkuk
Minneapolis
Ben Pannkuk
Henry Butler
Estherville
Ben ‘Hinders
Ted Hinders
Mike Halken
Woden
Play-off Start Sets North Kos suth League Finals
The North Kos suth League opens its playoffs next Sunday at Lotts Creek with Bancroft Wesley Lotts Creek and Lone Rock the top four teams. Bancroft meets Lotts Creek while Wesley faces Lone Rock, with finals the following Sunday at an announced location. The league champion earns entry to the state amateur tournament in Des Moines. Bancroft has a history of league titles and solid showings in state play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotts Creek
Bancroft
Wesley
Lone Rock
Des Moines
Sons and Families Return Home From Minnesota Visit
Sons and families visited home folks at Woden and Rev and Mrs Henry Kruse in Rowley and Rev and Mrs Kruse in Gresham Wisconsin. Bobby and Jimmy Kruse had spent two weeks with their grandparents and returned home with their parents after vacations in northern Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woden
C. R. Kruse
Rowley and
iRev
Marvin Kruse
Gresham
Wis
Minnesota
Bobby
Jimmy Kruse
Henry Kruse
Change in Time of Mails in Effect at Post Office
The afternoon mail now arrives about 20 minutes before 4 and departs at 4 25, shifting from 4 to 5. Morning mail times stay the same. The post office window closes at 5, lobby stays open, and Saturday evening service continues as before.
Harriet Schram’s Westward Trip Tales Of Sights
Harriet Schram recounts a 6000 mile westward journey with Rev. C B Mitchell Art Mitchell and Dick Thompson. They explore Isletta New Mexico Indian villages Grand Canyon Boulder Dam Painted Desert Petrified Forest and more. The party visits Los Angeles Hollywood Beverly Hills San Francisco Lake Tahoe Great Salt Lake Yellowstone and other landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet ‘Schram
Hack
Rev
C. B. Mitchell
Art Mitchell
Dick Thompson
Isletta
New Mexico
Arizona
Grand Canyon
Ipaths
Continental Divide
Boulder Dam
Mead Lake
Painted Desert
Petrified Forest
Las
Ttey
Los Angeles
Harriet
Iowa
California
Charles Reed
Larson Brothers
Douglas Aircraft
Vultee
Lockheed
England
Signal Hill
Long Beach
Hollywood
Jack Benny
Mary Givingston
Lindy Darnell
Beverly Hills
al Viro Street
Mexico
Sequoia Park
San Francisco
Bay Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Lake Tahoe
Great Salt Lake
Mormon Temple
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
Mitchell
South Dakota
Newton girl improves time at Knoxville hand concert
Janetta Bella Coder of Newton visits an old friend in Knoxville and improves her time by five sixths of four-sea clovers in a half hour. The event occurred during a hand concert at Auld Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janetta Bella Coder
Newton
Knoxville
Auld ‘Park
Mr and Mrs Henry Plaisier Return From Long Trip
Mr and Mrs Henry Plaisier returned last Monday from a vacation spanning Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota areas. They toured mines mills ship terminals iron mine granite quarries Red River Valley and visited relatives in Castlewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Plaisier
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Milbank
Castlewood, M. D
Plaisier
Ed Harrenga
Bad Weather Cuts Kosusth County Fair Attendance
Rain soaked Saturday night and Sunday drizzle reduced fair turnout and led to cancellations of free acts by Jimmy Lynch's Death Dodgers. Floral hall features new displays and a hobby corner. girls’ demonstrations ran Monday into Tuesday morning with 5,000 to 6,000 attendees reported on Monday. St Noe defeated Whittemore 7 to 1 in Monday’s ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosusth
Jimmy Lynch
Paul Wille
St. Noe
Whittemore
Marriage Licenses Issued in Kossuth County Week
Licenses issued include Nicholas C Wolfe 20 West Bend and Elizabeth Lou Thompson 17 Laverne Russell Eugene Porter 21 and Blanche Inez Tilton 19 Humboldt Joseph Morgan 21 and Ruth Scott 18 Minneapolis Jean Judge 21 and Norma Caibern 18 Minneapolis Donald Berbon 20 and Elaine Bunkofske 18 Swea City Wallace Nicholas Gorden 18 and Ruth Adelma Mce Farland 18 Burt Ready for record filing in county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Wallace Nicholas Godden
Ruth Adelma Mce-Farland
Burt
Rural School Meeting August 29 at Algona
Kossuth County rural teachers meet August 29 in Algona for a one day session on new state certificate rules. Speakers include Miss Wilming Townes, Miss Mytle Argo, Mrs Woodward and Mrs Ralph Morgan. The program covers textbooks, dental hygiene, Red Cross, school lunch, and floor sealing for new standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KE
Lauritzen
iSome
Kossuth
Kossuth County
Algona
Wilming Townes
Mytle Argo
Bureau of Dental Hygiene
State University of Iowa
Woodward
Red Cross
Ralph Morgan
Couty
State Department of Public Instructions
Montezuma man questions bullet origin after tire incident
Tommy LeVake reports a bullet found in a car tire near Montezuma. The shot penetrated the tire but not the inner tube, leaving him puzzled about its origin and source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy LeVake
Montezuma
Corn Canning Rules From Mrs Hicks On Non Acid Veg
Home agent Mrs Ruth Seaton Hicks warns corn is hard to can due to starch feeding bacteria. She urges two hour garden to can, notes heat penetration, recommends pressure cooker or hot water bath with sterilized jars, and cautions against preservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Seaton Hicks
Boys of 1917 18 Still Put It Over
Seven soldiers of 1917 18 operated the American Legion stand in Titania on Tridium Day. Tom Young Howard French Luke Miller Guy Bruns Howard Andrews Oscar Norland and George Graham worked from early day until nearly 4 AM, frying burgers and selling goods. They began the job twenty four years ago and did not come home until it was done, with French and Oscar among those who kept going to the last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Titania
Tridium
Tom Young
Howard French
Luke Miller
Guy Bruns
Howard Andrews
Oscar Norland
George Graham
French
Oscar
Tom
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Kossuth District and Justice Court News OF the Week
Woden School News
Woden Independent School
Pannkuks
Harriet Schram
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