Town Council Approves Broad Sidewalk Plan
The August 23 1948 minutes show Town Council members Mayor Clark Clerk Reaser Treasurer Cooper and councilmen Hagen Schutter Fisher Intermill and Davis approving a sidewalk construction plan within 60 days. A lengthy list details affected lots on multiple streets and avenues along with a sidewalk resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Reaser
Cooper
Hagen
Fisher
Inter- Mill
Davis
Schutter
Hagen T
Otal Weecsgeeten
Band Mothers Appreciation Efforts Acknowledged
The Band Mothers express gratitude for community support and thank donors who aided the Indian Day stand. Special commendation goes to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Petergen for tireless effort and use of their office and home. Remaining pies, pangs and towels may be picked up at the Bonjackey store.
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Bonjackey
Ramsey soft ball diamond completed by Ramsey Reformed church
The Ramsey Reformed church youth completed a lighted softball diamond north of the church in a cooperative effort. Five pushers led by Richard Beenken and Raymond Kruse organized funds and volunteers. Wm. Schram graded the diamond. Alvin Honken provided materials at reduced cost. Walter Aukes donated backstop poles. opening night is Monday August 30 with two games, including a Ramsey team vs Ledyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Reformed Church
R.E.A
Thompson
Wm. Schram
At Amond
Alvin Honken
Walter Aukes
Richard Beenken
Raymond Kruse
Sorne
Canvansers
Ledyard
Ramsey
Car and Truck List Downgraded in Kossuth County
The new car and truck list slipped last week with 15 new cars and 2 new trucks licensed in Kossuth county. Names include Nash Richard M Anderson Swea City Chevrolet Kenneth E Farrell Whittemore Phil Lichty Luverne Geo Merron Ban croft Eleanor M Norton Algona Melvin Rieken Burt Harold S Roth Algona Glen Householder Lone Rock Ford John Johnson Lakota M J Pool Algona Bert E Priebe Algona L G Kenyon Algona Rosa Stattelman Otto sen Studebaker August Klinksick Lakota Pontiac Ted Vera Algona. Also notes addresses for lots and blocks with sidewalk construction plans and a motion to adjourn.
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Kossuth
Nash
Richard M. Anderson
Swea City
Chevrolet
Kenneth E. Farrell
Whittemore
Phil Lichty
Luverne
Geo. Merron
Bancroft
Eleanor M. Norton
Algona
Melvin Rieken
Burt
Harold S. Roth
Lakota
M. J. Pool
Bert E
Priebe
Truck
Plymouth
L. G. Kenyon
Rosa Stattelman
Ottosen
Studebaker
August Klinksick
Pontiac
Ted Vera
Eight miles of new road nearly finished this week
Eight miles of new highway from Burt Cross Road to Highway 18 is expected to be completed this week if weather holds. Work on shoulders remains. traffic will rely on a 24 foot road with 30 foot bridges and deep roadside ditches raise concerns for safety along the eleven mile stretch to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Crosa
Tows
Divine Worship and Activities at Good Hope Lutheran
Good Hope Lutheran Church announces divine worship at 10:80 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30. Guest speaker Rev. E. Mf. Mueller of Mason City and special offerings for the Mason City Good Samaritan Home. Choir rehearsal Friday August 27 at 8. Meetings and reports include Lutheran Young People and Ladies events with Mary Alleamd guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred O. Mardorf
E. Mf. Mueller
Lutheran Good Samarian
Mason City
Good Samaritan
Luther League
Mary Alleamd
Billy Boyken
Lundies
Meadames Rilert 'Boyken
Norris Kell
John Meyer
Misa Louise Senne
Brotherhood
Brotherhood of
First Lutheran Church of
Britt
St. John of Corwith
St. Paul of
Respirator Receives Community Backing in Swea City
Swea City inaugurates a community owned respirator funded by local donations. Residents may summon the device via the telephone operator, with fire company squads and a physician ready to assist. The system aims to save lives in pneumonia, asphyxiation, heart ailments, and gas poisoning incidents. Generous applications of nicotine sulfate and rotenone are advised to treat plant lice, ensuring coverage on leaf undersides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea City
Ten couples receive marriage licenses in district clerk office
Ten couples were issued marriage licenses last week by the district court clerk. Wallace R. Anderson of Fenton wed Marjorie Ross of Algona. Kenneth Bakken and Patricia Pollard of Algona. Wm. E. Beardsley and Ruth A. Sigsbee of Lincoln Nebraska. Chas. Brown of Luverne and Ellen Mayer of Algona. John A. Penton and Marie Erpeleding of Algona. Francis J. Priester of Whittemore and Evelyn A. Schiltz of Bancroft. Robert L. Reding and Maurine Borman of Whittemore. Wm. J. Sheldon of Cedar Rapids and Trudy E. Schiavone of St Paul Minnesota. Donald Swanson and Darlene Swanson of Swea City. Kenneth P. Wherspan and Marilyn R. Rusch of Whittemore.
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District Court
Wallace R. Anderson
Fenton
Marjorie Ross
Algona
Kenneth Bakken
Patricia Pollard
Wm. E. Beardsley
Ruth A. Sigsbee
Lincoln
Nebr
Chas. Brown
Luverne
Ellen Mayer
John A. Penton
Marie Erpeleding
Francis. J. Priester
Whittemore
Evelyn A. Schiltz
Bancroft
Robert L. Reding
Maurine Bormann
Wm. J. Sheldon
Cedar Rapids
Trudy E. Schiavone
St. Paul, Minn
Donald Swanson
Darlene Swanson
Swea City
Kenneth P. Wherspan
Marilyn R. Rusch
Betty Dreesman Weds Dr Paul Koppes in Hastings
The marriage of Miss Betty Dreesman daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Dreesman of Titania and Dr Paul Koppes of Hastings Minnesota took place Saturday August 21 at Guardian Angel Church Hastings. The couple will reside in Hastings where Dr Koppes will practice after a honeymoon trip to Canada. Both graduates of the University of Minnesota June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batty Dreesman
Herman Dreesman
Titania
Paul Koppes
Hastings, Minn
Guardian Angel
Hastings
Immanuel Lutheran Church Service and Meeting
The American Lutheran Immanuel Lutheran Church holds Divine Service at 10:30 with a congregational meeting to follow after the service.
Iowa farmers urged to fill fuel oil tanks this summer
Iowa State extension agr agricultural engineer Dale Hall advises farmers to fill domestic fuel oil tanks now to ease spring fill and prevent winter backlog. He notes better road conditions for oil delivery, checks for moisture, and completing fills to prevent tank rust. He also urges preseason checks on home heating systems and repair of loose connections to avert hazards.
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Iowa
Dale Hall
Iowa State Extension
Hull
Local School Year Book List Summary
A dense catalog of grade by grade local school year book titles and contents. It lists reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, history, health and civics topics across grades from I to XI. The page resembles a school library or yearbook content index with multiple Wonderworld and My Word Book items and subject groupings.
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Ir iSpetl
Wonderworld
Wondernworld
IL Eng
W. B
Arith
America
Wondenworld TV Eng
People and Progress
Sci
Caige
Tresslers
Geog
Prairie Demonstration Day At 4-H Club Held August 14
Marjorie Bleich and Jeanette Hall led a Prairie 4-H group demonstration on muffins and chocolate cake at the August study home with 40 present including Alma Minor a county leader. They plan a muffin demonstration at the county fair August 23 1948. High School annuals for 1948 are available at the Bonacker Store.
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Wesley
Studee
Alma Minor
Marjorie Bleich
Jeanette Hall
Bonacker
Titanica Implement Co Incorporates in Titonka
The Titanica Implement Co now incorporates with Mr. and Mrs. Norris Keil as owners and Mr. Arthur J. L. Eden and Mr. Harold F. Benner from Marshalltown joining the business. Keils began in 1939 and built a strong shop, employing several men, with Mrs. Keil's father O. J. Lockram contributing. Eden and Renner, former tire businessmen in Marshalltown, will relocate as living quarters are found. The board includes Kell, Eden, Renner, and Lockrem.
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Titanica Implement Co
Norris Keil
Arthur JL. Eden
Harold F. Benner
Marshalltown
Titonia
Eden
Renner
T Hey
Renners
Kell
O. J. Lockrem
The
New Incorperation
Buffalo Boosters Demonstrate at County Fair
The Buffalo Boosters 4-H club held Achievement Day at the schoolhouse on Monday afternoon August 16. Ten members answered roll call with plans for the fair. Demonstrations included a clarinet trio and two exhibits on prices and the school bell. The County Home Economist judged baked and canned goods, naming Dorothy and Sharon as team demonstrators and Patricia Schutter as the solo presenter for the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Boosters
Catherine Oathel
Sharon
Carol ‘Callies
Chezrt
Dorothy Dunmire
Sharon Callies
Patricia ‘Schutter
Sucha
Kirley Callies
Ramsey Reform Church Service Notice
Rev A Roskamp pastor leads Ramsey Reform Church with Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 30 am Worship in the sanctuary at 8 00 pm The orator will conduct the services.
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Ramsey Reformed Church
A. Roskamp
American Legion Auxiliary Delays Meeting Until Cooler Weather
Owing to extreme heat and members away on vacation there is no at work meeting this week. An extra meeting will be held later in cooler weather as needed. Regular business meeting set for the first Monday evening in September September 6.
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American Legion Auxiliary
History Government in Action and Seminar Problems
History Government in Action and Seminar Problems in American Democracy cover basic principles of governance and democratic processes. Topics include political institutions major theories and practical issues in civic life.
Lutheran delegates attend Iowa District Convention at Waverly
Telko Stecker and Rev. A. Mardorf attend the Iowa District Convention in Waverly August 23 to 27 focusing on Christian citizenship. Speakers include Dr. Em. Poppan and Dr. H. W. Siefkes with sessions led by Judge Henry Graven and Dr. John Hiltner. Good Hope Lutheran Church, part of the Iowa District, lists its officers and member churches at about 50,000 members and 160 congregations statewide.
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Telko Stecker
A. Mardorf
Good Hope Lutheran Church
Iowa
Waverly
Sparts
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Em. Poppan
Feneral
American Lutheran Church
H. W. Sicfkes
S. Salzman
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Dubuque
Henry Graven
John Hiltner
Wartburg College
Wm. L. Young
Columbus
Ohio
Christian Higher Education
The
Theo. Muncke
Alb. Tagnow
Wartong Theological Seminary
B. W.mueller
Chicago
A. Rasmussen
National Lutheran Council
Carl F. Reuss
Wantburg College
American ‘Lutheran Church
H. W.siefkes
Waterloo
Theo. Fritschel
New Hampton
Arthur ‘Langholz
Preston
Wartburg ‘College
A.matthias
Herbert H. Steege
Gilmore City
Tri County Sets Up Special Education Supervisor
Frederick Kingdon, newly elected special education superintendent for Kossuth Hancock and Winnebago counties, met with the educational advisory committee in Garner to launch a three county program for handicapped and maladjusted children. He will coordinate with county superintendents and public schools, backed by a state advisory group and health and welfare officials. Kingdon, a Drake and Iowa alum, holds a 1948 Master of Arts in special education. his office will be at Forest City Public School.
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Frederick Kingdon
Kossuth
Hancock
Winnebago
Garner
Kingdon
W. A. WinterStein
State Department of Public Instruction
A. H. Schuler
Forest City
A .B. Lauritzen
Algona
Chas
8. Whitney
Hancock County
S. T. Tweed
Winnebago County
Drake University
University of Iowa
Iowa
Department of Public Instruction
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Florence
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Neptune Meter Co
R. Schutter
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1St Ave
State Street
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Main Street
Way's
Ingham Avenue
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Band Mothers
Rev
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3Rd Street
Rippentrop
K. Reaser
Swea
Betty Dreesman
Immanuel Lutheran American Lutheran
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Marsorie
Rev. A. Mardorf
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