American Legion Auxiliary Seeks Dues and Parades Update
The American Legion Auxiliary announces its September 3 monthly meeting with Elsie Hansen and Becca Hipp as hosts. They thank workers on the Indian Day float and Juniors and parents, note Juniors in parade and band, and report on County Meeting attendance and upcoming dues drive. Volunteers listed include Theresa Hamilton Ann Hatten Michael Higgins Linda Higgins Sherry Boyken Carolann Swan Maribeth Brandt Ben Garrett Mildred Boyken Stella Petersen Lois Petersen Galena Zwiefel Lorraine Dean Francis Gingrich Esther Petersen Patricia Haines and Bea Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Hansen
Becca*Hipp
Patricia Haines
Haines
Ben Garret
Junior Activities
Mildred Boyken
Stella Petersen
Lois Petersen
Galena Zwiefel
Lorraine Dean
Francis Gingrich
Esther Petersen
Sadie Denton
Thelma Higgins
Ben Garrett
Pete Haines
Elizabeth Kennedy
Burt
Stella
Irene Petersen
Edith Isebrand
Ollie Bruns
Nothwehr
Bea Garrett
Wesley Elevator Opens Public Inspection Day Here
The Farmers Cooperative Society at Wesley invites the public to an open house on Saturday August 25 to inspect the new 250000 bushel grain elevator rising 161 feet with 26 bins and advanced aeration and safety features. Construction began in 1955 and 66 workers helped raise the structure under T Ibberson and Company Minneapolis main contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-Operative Society
Wesley
T. E.ibberson and Company of
Minneapolis
Titonka Cub Scouts Visit Wesley Pack For Swim Party
Eleven Titonka Cub Scouts joined the Wesley pack for a swimming party. They were chaperoned by Mrs Thelma Schmidt Mrs Doris Miller and Darlene Callies. The group brought a sack lunch and expressed thanks for a very enjoyable time.
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Titonka
Wesley Pack
Thelma Schmidt
Doris Miller
Darlene Callies
Wesley Scout Pack
Increase in two car owning American families reported
The share of American families with two or more cars is nearly 14 percent, highlighting a rising trend in automobile ownership and household mobility.
Tilton Comedians To Play Titanica Opening Aug 30
The Tilton Comedians will open an eight night engagement at their big tent theatre starting Thursday August 30 with Toby Puts It Over. The show features vaudeville acts led by Duke Montague and Company and a changing program each night with different plays music and acts. One lady free with each paid adult ticket Thursday night. Adult 50c Kiddies 20c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton
Tilton and Guthrie Players
Toby
Duke Montague
Shirley Osterman Completes Nursing Training
Miss Shirley Jean Ostermann of Woden Iowa graduates with 35 student nurses from the Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing Des Moines. Baccalaureate at Grace Lutheran Church August 19. Graduation at First Lutheran Church August 22. She will work in Pediatrics at Iowa Lutheran Hospital after a three week vacation.
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Shirley Jean Ostermann
Woden
Iowa
John Osterman
Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing
Des Moines
Grace Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church
Shirley Jean
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Fourteen 4‑H Exhibits From Kossuth Headed to State Fair
Out of 800 4‑H home furnishing entries at the Kossuth County fair, fourteen were selected for the Iowa State Fair. Exhibits list includes Patricia O’Brien, Alice Borman, Jo Ann Sunde, Karen Zeimer, Claudette Seely, Pamela Andrews, Margaret Fisher, Brenda Finnestad, Dorothy Gade, Julie Nygaard, Darlene Callies, Janet Walker, Carol Winters, and others. An added fully remodeled girls room by Eunice Gade will also be shown, the only room exhibit at the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Patricia O’brien
Riverdale Rustlers II
Alice Borman
Jo Ann Sunde
Fenton Forwards
Betty Lensing
Bancroft Busy Bees
Karen Zeimer
Riverdale Rustlers I
Claudette Seely
Plum Creek Elite
Pamela Andrews
Burt Blue Birds
Margaret Fisher
Lone Rock Lively Rockets
Brenda Finnestad
Dorothy Gade
Cresco Chums
Julie Nygaard
Prairie Palls
Darlene Callies
Buffalo Boosters
Janet Walker
Swea Sunbeams
Carol Winters
Lakota Luckies
Kossuth County
Eunice
Gade
Cresco
Traffic safety strides cut highway death toll across cities
A compressed report notes how tougher policing and stricter traffic laws reduced fatalities in many cities. The series highlights actions by 100 cities to improve road safety and curb violations, illustrating progress and ongoing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumeiung
Yves
Erdman Stevenson Wed In Slayton Minnesota Church Ceremony
Lowell Erdman and Audrey L. Stevenson were married August 18 at Slayton Lutheran Church in Slayton Minnesota. The double ring service featured Rev H E Everson with music from Mrs Everson and a solo by Mrs Holger Christianson.
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Lowell Erdman
Audrey Stevenson
Slayton, Minnesota
Slayton
John T. Ott
Minneapolis
Darrell ‘Erdman
Spencer
Bernard Erdman
Cedar Rapids
Norris Stephenson
Niagra Fells
New York
Darrell Erdman
Omaha
Nebraska
Derald Nepp
Lake Wilson
Minnesota
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Canada
Good Hope Luther League Meets About Corn Project
The Good Hope Luther League will meet tonight to discuss and act on their corn project. Leaguers should gather at the church parlors by seven o'clock for immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Good Hope Luther League
Drowns At Readlyn Child in Farm Stock Tank
A 16 month old named Jef frey Risse drowned in a stock tank on his parents farm near Readlyn. Investigators are reviewing circumstances as authorities assist the grieving family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readlyn
Jeffrey Risse
Buffalo Boosters 4-H Repeats Honors At County Fair
Buffalo Boosters 4-H Club scored blue ribbons across the Kossuth County Fair in Algona. Gary Priebe claimed grand champion with a 900 pound Angus steer. Mike Koons won reserve with a 960 pound Shorthorn. The club also highlighted numerous Hereford Angus and Shorthorn entrants with blue red and white ribbons in multiple weight classes and home furnishings demonstrations.
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Gary Priebe
Plum Creek Club
Mike Koons
Grant Club
Gerald Reding
St. Joe
Gary Berklang
Fenton
Angus
Paule Priebe
Plum Creek
Mike Reynolds
Robert Fisher
Philip Fisher
Diane Wichtendahl
Darrel Fett
Ronnie Linde
Marvin Loebach
J. D. Andrews
John Hobscheidt
Laverne Wilkus
Gary Berkland
Mark Bernard
Bob Chambers
Donald Etherington
Curtis Will Ardith Crone
Sharon Wichtendahl
Han Thilges
Robert Erpelding
John Wagner
Don Carroll
Mark Bernhard
Karen Johanson
Gary Wittmeier
Duane Dittmer
Richard Farland
Ava Erpelding
Duane Metzger
Tom Reding
Duane Jensen
Robert Awe
Janet Thoreson
Donald Madsen
Dick Reding
David Erickson
Darrell
David Finnestad
John Henry
Jim Miller
Don Wagner
Gerald Streit
Larry Torine
Duane Hilbert
Robert Kaltved
Roger Dreyer
Donald Baas
Gene Lockwood
Darryl Sparks
Norman Clapsaddle
Arnold Klocke
Phil Tokheim
Arnold Ramse
Connie Priebe
Virgil Wagner
Bob Grandgenett
Melvin DeGeeter
Richard Erpelding
Shorthorn
Fred Erickson
Robert Wilkus
James Erpelding
Ruth Erickson
Thomas Frideres
Elaine Steinberg
Jerry Rassmus
Richard Downs Weds in Boise Idaho
One hundred friends attended a July wedding at First Methodist Church Boise for Miss Agnes Beall and Richard Downs. The couple will reside in West Liberty Iowa after a Yellowstone trip. the bride attended College of Puget Sound and Delta Delta Delta. the groom taught at Iowa State Teachers College.
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Idaho Daily Statesman
Boise
Idaho
Agnes Beall
Richard Downs
First Methodist
Herbert K. Richards
Tom Beall
North Twenty-first Street
C. M. Dawns
Titonka
Iowa
Marilyn Saville
Bud Packard
Glenn Hossmer
Jean Burke
Boyd Dantoff
Edgar Walton
Dave
Leslie Burnham
Dixon ‘Miller
College of
Puget Sound
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Iowa State Teachers College
Titonka Consolidated School Opens with New Grade 3 Plan
Titonka Consolidated School will open Monday September 3 with full day sessions and a 2 48 dismissal. The staff includes multiple teachers across grades with one position unfilled due to Jack Easton’s resignation. new building completion planned by April 1 1957 and an enrollment near 500 with 134 in high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Jack Easton
Velida Bruns
Cleo Nelson
Yvonne Olsen
Garner
Kathryn Gorman
Delores Stroebel
Burt
Alice Meyer
Betty Gartner
Betty Taylor
Gladyce Helland
Cylinder
Mary Oesterreicher
Harold Rood
Lyle Opheim
Philip Fanborg
Kimballton
Margaret Govern
Sylvan Thiesse
W. P. Truesdell
Elaine Sonnenberg
Edward Harms
Wilbur Sexton
Will Gerard
Richard Gifford
T. A. Dunmire
Thomas
Asse
John Ostermann Sr. Dies After Illness at 87
John Ostermann Sr. died at his home Monday morning after months of illness. He lived with his wife and was cared for by nurse Mrs Ostercamp. Funeral services were to be held at his church on a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ostermann
John
Ostercamp
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Titenka
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Watt
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Vicky Rakow
Marie Gigler
Betty Hat
Foster Furniture Co
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Honken Electric
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Betty Natten
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