A Fine Trip in the West Weather of the Party
Mr and Mrs Georga Peterson their daughter Loraine and Mrs Howard Barnett of Waterloo recount a packed August road trip through Mitchell the corn palace and Badlands South Dakota. They visit Nead Needles Mt Rushmore Spearfish canyon Lead Homestake mine and the Black Hills before continuing to Rocky Point Wyoming Cody and Buffalo Bill sites with rodeo attendance and road sign woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georga Peterson
Loraine
Howard Barnett
Waterloo
Mitchell
Corn Palace
Er ‘Tertainment
South Dakota
New Underwood
Ralph DePue
Hither Riggert
Herman Riggert
Howard Riggert
DePue
Ots
Sian
Rapid
Shey
Adin
Black “Hills
Mt. Rushmore
Needles Highway
Pigtail Bridge
Iron Mt. Road
de~ Pues
Black Hills
Crystal Cavern
Lead
S. D
Homestake
Hemisphere
South Africa
Spearfish Canyon
Spearfish
Rocky Point
Wyoming
Mia
Jim Donaldson
George
Donelson Ranch
Gillette
Wye
Big Horn Mountains
Cody
Wyo
Buffalo Bill
Titonka stores to close on Labor Day
Titonka grocery stores will close all day Monday September 2 for Labor Day. Bank, post office and rural delivery services will also be unavailable or limited, with reduced hours and closures noted for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Food and Vegetable Shower Held at Wesley School
The annual food and vegetable shower for the Sisters of St. Joseph's school at Wesley School drew a good crowd on Wednesday evening. Sisters Georgella Brigetta Stusan Vigilia Mary Agnes Mary Josine and Mary Jogina returned to Wesley. Sister Mary Rafael was replaced as superior after seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of St. Joseph's
Wesley
Georgella
Brigetta
Stusan
Vigilia
Mary Agnes
Mary Josine
Mary Jogina
Mary Raphael
Rural teachers to meet at Kossuth County Court House
Two meetings are scheduled for rural school teachers in Kossuth County. The first session Thursday at 1 30 p m in the courthouse will cover county educational plans and policies for new teachers. The second session Friday from 9 a m to 4 p m will distribute teaching supplies and present instructional program details. An illustrated talk by W T Maakestad on a new teaching conservation outline will be featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Court House
A. E. Lauritzen
Kossuth
W. T. Maakestad
Soil Conservationist
Iowa
State College
Ames
Immanuel Lutheran Church Service and Society Schedule
Rev William Plant pastor announces next Sundays Communion at 10 AM with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 AM Teachings include Tutner League devotional and a church business meeting at 8 PM. Ladies Aid Mission Society meet Thursday Sept 6 at 1 30 PM and Brotherhood meeting Thursday Sept 5 at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutner League
Ladies Aid and Mission Society
Brotherhod
Family Yellowstone Trip Highlighted By Scenic Drive
The Peterson and Frederickson families traveled by car along the Shoshone Canyon to Yellowstone. They reserved four cabins at Lake Junction near Yellowstone Lake and spent two days exploring Old Faithful and Yellowstone Falls among other sights. They continued through Montana, North Dakota, and Manitoba visiting International Fence Gardens and Turtle Mountains, noting a banana purchase delight and returning home Saturday evening satisfied with the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
North Dakota
PCG
Peterson
Fred
Fredrickson
P. C. Peterson
Turtle Mts. International Fence Gardens
Canada
U. S
Manitoba
Titonka Thor Tourney Opens With Wesley Matchup
The Mtorka baseball club receives notice of an open Thor Commercial Club tournament in Thor town. The first game is set for September 2 with pairings announced later. Prizes total for top four teams: winner 200 dollars, runner up 125, third 60, fourth 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtorka Baseball. Clu
Thor Cormmedieial Club
Thor
August American Legion meeting details and dues notice
The August business meeting was well attended with funds sent to child welfare cheer armistice and other funds. 850 poppies were ordered and dues paid. Mary Pink and Galena Zwiefel named to study electric plate purchase. Members urged to pay dues by Sept 9 and to pick up application blanks at the drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
National Defense
Legion
Mary Pink
Galena
Zwiefel
Minnie Oesterreicher
American Legion
Adolph Missals Gather for Sheldon Reunion
Mr and Mrs Adolph Missal attended a family reunion at Sheldon Sunday the first since the war. It was decided to make it an annual affair to be held the last Sunday in August at the Community hall in Sheldon. Attendees came from Gamer Hutching Wesley Warren and Warren area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Missal
Sheldon
F. C. Missal
Gamer
Carl Steenhard
Hutching
Mra
Hé, Missal
Wesley
Rain Patrich
Hineatseunne
Warren
Ramsey Aformed Chub Avuech F Bruttier Pastor
Morning worship service at 10:90 Sunday school at 0:30 Evening worship service at ? Young People's Bodlety meeting in evening September a local church announces its weekly schedule with services and activities led by Pastor Bruttier and hosted at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Avuech
F. Bruttier
Lutheran Church Service and Fall Meeting Schedule
At Good Hope Lutheran Church Alfred Mardorf pastor announces divine worship at 10 with Sunday School and Bible Class 39. Luther League meeting postponed to Sunday evening. Brotherhood fall season begins with meeting next Thursday Sept 6 at 8 oclock. A special program planned. Holy Continuation celebrated. Choir practice Sunday Sept 8 and Lutheran Ladies Aid meets Sept 4 for business meeting only. All members urged to attend for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran American ‘Luthéran Church
Alfred
Mardorf
Luther League
Brotherhood
Ramsey Township to Sell Six School Buildings
The Ramsey township school board plans a public auction sale of six school houses and related equipment. The sales occur Tuesday September 10 at each building in districts No 1 2 3 6 8 and 9. John Hellmann is secretary Chas Quinn of Banncroft is auctioneer Farmers and Traders Savings Bank acts as clerk. A full list of buildings equipment and locations appears elsewhere in The Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey ‘Township
John Hellmann
Chas. Quinn
Banncroft
Farmers & Traders’ Savings’ Bank
Melvin Olson Weds Britt Young Lady Gartha
A wedding ceremony was held in Algona with Melvin Olson marrying Britt Young Lady Gartha Steven, where Jawrence Tawi was named best man in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Olson
Britt
Gartha
Steven Off
Jawrence Tawi
Mar
Town Council Proceedings August 5 1946 at French Lumber office
The Town Council met in regular session at the French Lumber Co office with Mayor French, Clerk Reager, Treasurer Cooper, and Councilmen Schutter Sathoff and Fisher present. Minutes and treasurer reports were approved. Bills totaling 1048.10 were approved with two exceptions. Donations and the 1946 budget were approved. Adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French, Lumber Co
French
Reager
Cooper
I Schutter
Sathoff
Fisher
Satho#t
Schutter
Wm. H. Stott
Maurice B. Keil
Titonka
Ray Hansen
J. R. Schutter
Farmers Co-op Oil Co
Frank ‘Fisher
Frank Priisman
Louis Bartlett
Interstate Power Co
John K. Rippentrop
Bathott
Carriog
Florence K
Reaspr
Wee
Tan and son injury sparks carnival owner arrest
A gypsy carnival proprietor Spare the Red Gus Tan was fined for injuring his three year old son during a recent stay. He struck the child with a heavy shoe, incurring a $100 penalty and cover charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Tan
Wale
Tan
Fred
Mrs Recker Passes Away at Buffalo Center
Mrs Henry Recker of Buffalo Center mother of Mrs J L In tenmill by Titonkta and Mrs G J Sartor of Mazon City died at her home Monday after a long illness She was 60 Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 am at the Catholic church in Buffalo Center Survived by husband two daughters and two sons Charles and William of Buffalo Center a brother Herman Kolker of Bellvue and a sister Mrs Joe Recker of Bancroft The Reckers had farmed near Buffalo Center since 1918 prior to Bancroft balance of life listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Recker
Buffalo Center
J. L. Intenmill
Titonkta
G J, Sartor
Mazon City
Charles
William
Herman Kolker
Bellvue
Iowa
Mra
Joe Recker
Bancroft
Reckers
Bleich Family Reunion Held Sunday at Tom Forburger Home
A Bilsich family reunion gathered Sunday at Tom Forburger’s home. Attendees included Will Houdeks of Garner, Carl Erdman of Washington, John and Martin Bleichs of Britt and Miller, Sylvester Garmans of Britt, Joe Krieps of Loxton, Al Enpelding and daughter of St. Joe, Larry Youngwirths, Art Bleichs, George Krieps, and Margaret Ann Bleich of Wesley.
Swea City Faces Vandal Trouble
Swea City residents report vandalism in the business district after an event Saturday night. Mayor A G Eggers announcing action to arrest suspects, with 20 tires punctured and ice pick marks noted. Plainclothes officers will patrol Saturdays to curb further mischief by youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea
S. Herald
A. G. Eggers
Eggers
Mervyn Koestler Is Wed in Indiana
Dorothy Albers of Buffalo Center married Mervyn Koestler son of Mr and Mrs Joe Koestler of Bancroft in a ceremony Saturday August 3 at the Baptist parsonage in Jackson Indiana officiated by Rev Fred Baldus. Attendants were Dwain Moore of Fowler and his wife. The couple will reside in Fowler where they work. Mrs Koestler is a Buffalo Center High School graduate and formerly worked at Reckers in Bancroft. Koestler attended Titonka schools before his family moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Albers
Buffalo Center
Atherbride
Mer Koestler
Joe Koestler
Bancroft
Baptist Parsonage
Jackson
Ind
Fred Baldus
Dwain Moore
Fowler
Runaway in Ap lington injures horse and rider
Old-fashioned runaway near Ap lington involved a wagon drawn by a team crossing a railroad. The frightened horses ran along the track. one horse was fatally injured and shot. The driver, Runaway Raymond Stukenberg, jumped from the hay rack and escaped with only minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Stukenberg
Aplington
Mr. Stukenberg
Pocahontas Visit Marks Old Setters Meeting
Mr and Mrs M Miller Mr and Mrs Walter Miller and Virgil Miller attended the old setters meeting in Pocahontas last week. The senior Millers came to Pocahontas in 1890 when the town was small with few businesses and no railroad, noting Pocahontas as a rare remaining euro seat in Iowa without rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. &. Miller
Walter Miller
Virgil Miller
Pocahontas
Iowa
Helfner Families Hold Picnic Dinner and Ball Game
The Helfner family gathered at the Vincent Helfner home for a picnic dinner and ball game with many attendees from Titonka and nearby towns. Attendees included Amos Kroudinga and family, Gene Krominga and family, Neal Michaelson and family, Herb Nelson and family, Lou Helfner and Hinworth Gracie, Ed Zwiefel and Isid, Mary Michaels, Mauridd Schlei, James McColley and families, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helfner
Vincent Helfnner
Amos’ Kroudinga
Ny Gene Krominga
Mary
Il Caslaon
Neal Mitchaelson
Peggy
Gary
Ath
Herb ‘Nelson
Lou Helfrer
Hinworth
Gracie
Isid
Ed Zwiefel
Orlo
Harl Zwiefel
Carel Kermit
Mauridd
Billborough
James McColley
Titonka
Mat
Old ‘Schlei
Fenton
Atios Krominga
Lou Helfner
Kossuth Fair a Success Despite Rain
The Kossuth County Fair at Algona ended Friday night with strong attendance averaging 9500 paid admissions on opening days and a well filled grandstand though rain dampened Friday turnout. Top price cattle honors went to Carol Ann Thompson Lone Rock for highest price ever paid at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Algona
Carol’ Ann’ Thompson Lone Rock
Ralph Thompson
Kossuthoe Fair
David Bernhard
Paul Bernhard
Paul Rustemier
Seneca Saddle Club
Wilson & Company
Decker
Tobin & Co
Rudy Larson
Wesley
Bancroft Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Renger
Pioneer Seed
Corn; Co
Lions
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Iowa State Bank
County Farm Bureau
Kossuth Co
Ichas
Quinn
Herman Soderberg
Cletus Quinn
Lone Rock
Carol Ann Thompson
William Madsen
Burt
Donald Mina
Ledyard
Riverdale Rustlers
Verena Kayser
Kathryn Kirsch
Greenwood
Theresa Heinr
Mary Bernehard
Grant
Wanda Patterson
Violet Mino
German Valley Victory Club
Marevella Bruns
Valdar Bruns
Fenton
Anna Weisbrod
Jacqueline Ehrhardt
Buffalo Boosters
Catherine Orthel
Joan Johnson
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Activities
The Methodist Church lists Donald H. James as pastor. Morning Worship at 14, Sunday School at 10, Evening Bible Study at 30, Intermediate Youth Blowship Monday 7:30, Senior Youth Fellowship Friday 8, ball game Friday August 30 at 6:30. BUAIN Morning Worship at 10, Sunday School 9:80. Women's Society Christian Service September 5 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Donald H. James
Buain
Women's Society Christian Servivee
American Legion Plans September Celebration Date
Members of the American Legion post organized committees Monday to plan a September 18 celebration or another date with concessions. They will report at the next meeting Monday evening. All exservice men in the community are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wesley School
Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Plant
Titonkain
Thor Tourney
Vincent Colfax
Weasley
R. Carr
Huber
H. Boekelman
Hansen
Gartner
Titonita
Adolph Missals
Lutheran Ladies Ald
Ramsey Board
Swea City
Mervyn Koestler
Indiana
Hefner
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