Harvey Ingham Pioneer Editor Dies in 91st Year
Harvey Ingham longtime editor emeritus of the Des Moines Register died in Des Moines at nearly 91 after a long illness. A native of Algona, he edited the Upper Des Moines from 1883 to 1902, served as postmaster, and worked to shape Des Moines journalism with Gardner Cowles. His career included early Iowa histories and editorial work across several papers, with ties to Titonka and Algona communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ingham
Emiritis
Des Moines Register
Des Moines
Algona
Upper Des Moines
Beta Des Moines
Congress
Kossuth County State Bank
Robert B. Warren
J. H. Warren
Lizzie B. Read
Harvey
Geo. E H. Roberts
Town State Register
Des Moines Leader
Gardner Cowles
Tribune
Cowles
Amr
Iowa
Ingham
Titania
Nelson Brothers
Titonka
McCullough
School Book List Changes and Continuities Known
School book list for grades I to XII remains largely the same as last year with few updates. General Science and Biology see subject changes. English History Typing Science Bookkeeping remain. Agriculture not yet included for XII. VII retains most subjects.
Wesley Purchases First School Bus
Wesley buys a 47 passenger bus to serve public and parochial schools run by Vear Benskin. It is the district's first year of bus service and also introduces hot lunches for public and parochial school children this term.
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Wesley
Vear] Benskin
Titonka Plans Three Day Rodeo Next Year
Titonka will hold a three day rodeo and Indian Day celebration next year with August 13 14 and 18 tentatively set. The 1949 event bills are due by September 1 and secretary A W Boyken urges all claimants to file promptly. The rodeo grounds will be reused to save costs and the arena layout will stay the same.
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Titonka
Chamber of Commerce
Art Boyken
A. W. Boyken
Woden Schools Set to Open Monday August 29
Woden announces opening day on Monday with a half day session for registration and organization. Regular classes begin Tuesday. Staffing remains the same with Mrs. Virginia Tisdale grades 1-3 and Miss Lillian McDermott grades 4-5, Miss Serenia De Waard grades 6-8, and high school teachers Gladys Marchand Shirley Bruns Supt. Jd. R. Tisdale Cyril Halverson custodian James Valley bus driver. New furnace installed city water connected and cleaning completed. Pupils aged six by Jan 1 1950 may enter first grade.
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Woden
O'Lock
Bussee
Virginia Tisdale
Lillian McDermott
Serenia de Waard
Gladys Marchand
Shirley ‘Bruns
Jd. R. Tisdale
Cyril Halverson
James Valley
Weert Asche Honored on 76th Birthday
A group of about 40 friends and relatives surprised Weert Asche on his 76th birthday Sunday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Asche and Etta May. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Asche and sons of Forreston Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Steenhardt. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Steenhardt of Elmore. Mr. and Mrs. Thos Asche and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Asche and Faye of Lakota. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Spear and family of Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. John Asche and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lichtmann. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spear. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ricklefs and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spear and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spear and David. Mr. Bill Spear. Mr. John Harma. Robert Spear and Florence Vanclore and Gladys and Katherine Henken.
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Weert Asche
Louis Asche
Etta May
Willis Asche
Forreston, Til
Dick Steenhardt
Alfred Steenhardt Af
Dick Spear
Armstrong
John Asche
Ben Lichtmann
Henry Spear
Harold Ricklefs
Robert Spear
Raymond Spear
David
Bill Spear
John Harma
Florence Vanclore
Gladys
Katherine Henken
Titonka Falls 2-1 to Lone Rock in Border League
Titonka lost a Border League game at Lone Rock 2 to 1 on Sunday afternoon August 14. Lone Rock capitalized on an error in the third inning and added an insurance run in the eighth as pitching held steady. Titonka remains atop the league standings with a possible three way tie looming.
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Titonka
Lone Rock
Bierle
Downs
Buss
R. Downs
Helmer Oh
D. Downs
Young
A. Norland
Stott P
Od Wesselmann
Fritz
D. Norland
Schrader
Bierstedt
Mrs Petra Larsen dies at nearly eighty in Titonka
Petra Larsen died Monday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs Franz Teeter at about eighty years of age. The funeral is set for Thursday with services at the Teeter home then at the Methodist church in Titonka led by Rev. D H Jones. Interment is in Buffalo Township cemetery. Surviving are three sons Harvey and Edmund of Burt and Wim of Charles City.
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Petra Larsen
Franz Teeter
Teeter
Titonka
D. H. Jones
Howard Sparks- Lee Pratt
Roy Hameen
Haney Johnson
Jule Larsen
RL. Krantz
Surprise Shower Honors Mrs Willie Kruse Bride
A surprise party was given for Mrs Willie Kruse at the Robert Kruse home last Friday afternoon. Neighbors and relatives attended and presented gifts in a green and yellow basket. Beth Balvance and Ardith Tapper carried the basket amid a short program and refreshments hosted by several residents.
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Willie Kruse
Robert Kruse
Irs
Ernest Jansgett
Dick Melnders
Four Couples Granted Marriage Licenses In Algona District Clerk Office
Four couples received marriage licenses from the district court clerk in Algona last week. James L. Esser and Bonnie Jean Wood of Algona, Melvin G. Fangman and Mary Ann Hatten of Bancroft, Merrill Mueller of Cylinder and Doris Rochmau of Whittemore, and Raymond Nelson and Jean Hagen of Omaha Nebraska.
Tomato Harvest Weighs 2 Pounds 19 Ounces In Indienola
Mrs James Middleswarth picked two large tomatoes near Indienola weighing a combined 2 pounds 19 ounces. The report notes unusually big fruit amid a season of heavy yields for local gardens.
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Indienola
James Middleswarth
Ramsey Reform Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topics
Ramsey Reform Church lists 9x10 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Worship with sermon The Christians Separation from the World 8:00 p.m. Worship with sermon Why We are Not Catholics part 2 Ladies and young people choir at usual times.
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Ramsey Reformed A
Roskamp
Ladies Ald
Young Peoples
Titanica Methodist church to discuss building program meeting
Open meeting to discuss the Titanica Methodist church building program set for Thursday evening August 25 at 7 30 Pastor Donn A James notes all official board members building committee members and other interested parties should attend Morning Worship is 945 with Sunday School at 915 and no evening service
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Methodist Church
Donn A. James
Titanica Methodist Church
Lakota Polio Outbreak Forces Cancellations and Closures
Lakota shuts all public gatherings and suspends church services after the fifth polio case. Sauerkraut Day is canceled. opening of schools and the theatre are postponed or closed. New patients include Harlan Garrett Kathy Peters George Werenga and others receiving care at Blank Memorial Hospital in Des Moines.
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Lakota
Harlan Richard Garrett
Richard Garrett
Kathy Petersson
Jakie Peterson
Harlan Garrett
Garrett
Blank Memorial Hospital
Des Moines
Georgie Werenga
George Werenga
George
Werenga
Herman Werenga
Kathy Peterson
Leonard Sieboldt
Reta Kaye Werenga
Albert Becker
Raymond Becker
Reta Kaye
Albert
J. W. Neasham
Pleasant St
Kossuth County
Beckers
Herman , Werenga
Onnen Honored on Eightieth Birthday in Titanics
Mrs. T Onnen celebrated her 80th birthday on August 18 with visits from Rev. Beyer of Woden and many relatives from Britt Lakota Burt and Titanics. A late hour windup featured a nice luncheon and gifts for the honored guest.
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Mes. T. Onnen
T. Onnen
Beyer
Woden
Fred Stecker
Fritz
Lakota
John Harms
Gerhart’ Stecker
Burt
Charlie Steinert
Paul Montag
Britt
Bill Attig
Albert Lea
Alfred’ Redentus
Folkert Stecker
Julius
Henry P. Harms
Yohnvile
Maude
Etta
Cony Steckar
Titanics
Titonka schools open Monday August 29
The Buffalo Township consolidated School starts at 8 40 Monday August 29 with registration by 1 00. Children four by January 15 enroll in kindergarten while five by February 16 may enter kindergarten or first grade. Lunch remains 20 cents. New cooks join in the hot lunch room under supervisor Mrs Robert Lang and assistants Lem Stockwell and Edward Harms. Superintendent Metcalf announces staff for training agriculture and various departments. board members listed.
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Buffalo Township Consolidated
Supt. Metcalf
Robert Lang
Mesdames Lem Stockwell
Edward Harms
Clifford A. Metcalf
Russell Castor
Harry G. Mehlan
Robert Schenk
Sioux City
Emilie Greber
Fairfield
Beulah Budlong
Titonka
Carrie Torgersen
Muriel Hanselman
Bessie
Oklahoma
Hope Lutheran Divine Worship and Church Activities
Divine Worship Service at 10 30 AM Sunday School and Bible Class at 2 30 PM Birthday offering at Sunday School In the absence of Rev Plant your pastor will also conduct the service at Immanuel church this Sunday Women Missionary Society meets Thursday evening August 25 at 8 Luther League meets Tuesday evening August 30 at 7 30 Brotherhood meets next week Thursday evening Sept 1 at 8 Hosts will be Harry Barrelt Chris Brandt and Adolph Missal
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Plant
Immanuel Church
Women's Missionary Society
Luther League
Brotherhood
Harry Barrelt
Chris Brandt
Adolph Missal
Immanuel Lutheran Win Plans Mission Festival Services
The Immanuel Lutheran congregation announces Divine Services at 9 15 and the annual Mission Festival with Rev Kumpf and Rev Moeller speakers at 10 am and 8 pm at St Johns Woden and Lime church. Seeks all members to attend. Ladies Aid and Mission Society meet Sept 8. Confirmation class Sept 10.
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St. Johns
Woden
Kumpf
Moeller
Paul Kuehner
Pieffer
All and Mission Society
Hog Feed Loss as Hogs Eat Part of Lost Billfold
Ernie Jensen of Jacksonville reported a misfortune from haying season when hogs found his missing billfold and ate part of the cash inside. He had misplaced it during spring chores and located it only recently after the hogs’ raid.
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Ernie Jensen
Jacksonville
Titonica Turmoil Sparks Threats in Sunday Register
The note mocks publisher Fran Clark over horseman loyalties and a Titonica parade dispute. It warns of galloping through Titonica Ul and shooting chandeliers, threatening violence against Clark.
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Harlan Miler
Sunday Register
Fran Clark
Titonica
Frank
Wesleyan Pastor and Wife Travel to New York for Visit
Rev. and Mrs. J Ja Riggs left Tuesday August 23 by train for Chicago and then by plane to Rochester New York for a two week visit at their son Elmeb's home. On Sunday August 28 the Rev Riggs will officiate at the baptism of granddaughter Wilizabeth Carol Riggs.
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Wesley Rev
J. Ja Riggs
Chicago
Rochester
N. Y
Elmeb
Rev Riggs
Wilizabeth Carol Riggs
Four-Way Tie Ends Softball League Season
Local league finishes with Ram aey, Maylands, Bucks and German Valley in a four way deadlock. Bucks and German Valley faced off Monday while Maylands and Ramsey meet Thursday to set up a Friday title game. A double elimination format begins with Buffalo Center and Intermill Monday August 29 and continues into September with matches through September 2.
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Ramaey
Maylands
Bucks
German Valley
Bucs
Maaylands
Ramsey
Buffalo Center
Intermill
Buffalo Center Reformed Church
Ramsey and Graye
Bucks and
American Legion Meeting Sets Hostesses for September Session
The regular September Legion business meeting will be held in the py ron room Monday evening September 5 with Lenore Schram and Harriet Schutter as hostesses. Members plan a recreational aid project for inmates at the Woodward state school and request used addressed Christmas cards and costume jewelry. Cards and jewelry may be left at the drug store or brought to the meeting at Legion hall.
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American Legion
Pyron Room
Lenore Schram
Harriet Schutter
Ltampright
Kossuth County
Woodward
Eal
Leonard Ferguson
Dale Higgins
Legion Hall
Elizabeth Matern of Wesley celebrates 88th birthday
Sixty relatives gathered at Mrs. Elizabeth Matern’s home on August 18 to honor her 88th birthday on August 23. Attendees included Ann Kunz of Des Moines, Ray Vogel and family of Ann Arbor, J Primisings of Melvin, Jack Sherman of Fort Dodge, and several Studer family members from Algona Thornton Buffalo Center and nearby areas.
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Weslay
Elizabeth Matern
Buffalo Boosters win at county fair
The 4 H Buffalo Boosters 4 H club from Kossuth County impressed at the county fair with Catherine Orthel and Shirley Callies winning first place and a state fair trip for their serving machine demonstration. Sharon Callies earned a blue ribbon for a style costume, while others earned blue red and white ribbons for sewing items. Club members exhibited many items and kept yearlong records with judging at the county fair.
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Buffalo Beatcars
Kossuth
Cone
Catherine Orthel
Shirley Callies
Kossuth County
F. Citles
Sharon Callies
To County
Sharon
Callies Bros
Colleen Rippentrop
Caro Cat- Nes
Shirley Cat Nea
iShares Gallles
Jane Amesbury
Marilyn Jesse
Shirley Catlles
Hig
Cables Bros
Metcalf
Senne Family Reunion Held at Mason City State Park
The Senne family reunion occurred Sunday at Mason City State Park. Attendees included Chrig Senne and son of Thompson. George Fresenberg of Leland. Bill Koch of Woden. Schwartz. Ronald of Buffalo Center. Clarence Attly and daughter. Melvin Buss and daughter. Ernest and Dick Senne of Woden. Howard Davis and daughter of Turitt. Harm Harringa and Eugene. Marcella and Bernice of Titonka. Herman Keech and daughter. Henry Koch and sang Dick and Fred of Wellshire.
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Senne
Mason City State Park
Chrig Senne
Thompson
George Fresenberg
Leland
Bill Koch
Woden
Schwartz
Ronald
Buffalo Center
Clarence Attly
Mrz
Melvin Buss
Ernest
Dick Senne
Howard Davis
Uritt Mtr
Harm Harringa
Eugene
Marcella
Bernice
Titonka
Herman Keech
Henry Koch
Fred
Wellshure
Eva McCall Dies in California After Long Wesley Residency
Eva McCall a longtime Wesley resident died in Venice California on August 18 at a nursing home. She had moved to California last year with her grand nephew Clark McCall to make her home. She previously fell last winter breaking her pelvic bone and never fully recovered. Burial was on August 18 at Inwood Cemetery in Higin California.
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Eva McCall
Wesley
California
Eva McG
Venice
Calif
Miss McCall
Clark McCall
Inwood Cemetery
Higin
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Doain
Matel Dunmire
Mary Oosterrechter
Mary Lee Cole
West Bend
Wantia Olson
Fenton
Junica
Leonard Merguson
Board of Education
Clarence Mechler
Harold FE. Gartner
Ethel Downs
J. R. Schutter
Morris Kell
Earnest Petesom
Ernst Hormann
Edward Timer Harms
GOD
Hope Lutheran
A. Muriorf
Immanuel Lutheran Win
Planz
Siiller
Wesley Methodist
New York
Buffalo Boosters
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