Thanksgiving Day Gatherings Around Titonka and Vicinity
Thanksgiving Day visitors filled homes across Titonka Whittemore and nearby towns. Families from Nelson, Phelps, Bisque, Lampe, Young and others joined kin at Nelsons, Phelps, Lampe, Locback and Fitch households for meals and Kinship ties marked the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Terry
Donna Beth
Elwood Nelson
Herbert Nelson
Versailles
Missouri
Wayne Millers
Donna Beth Nelson
Mary Michaelson
Titonka
Edwood Nelson
Bernard and
Chas. Phelps
Paul Krominga
LeRoy Phelps
Harry Rickless
Verle Nelson
Henry Nelson
Clifford Young
Ames
Ramon. Biscue
Jim Steven
Ben Lampe
Harold Lampe
Gene Lampe
Bancroft
Ramon Bisque
Joe Locback
Whittemore
Locback
Young
Jim McCally
Wichita Kansas
Gerald Perduis
McColly
Fridar
Plow Marlow
Lar Marlow
Burt
Wall Catford
Lone Reel
Lengrence Presthus
Mark Mentan
Rangcott
Billy Gitfaed
Mere Eye l Selsendt
Clark
Briv
Ploud Clark
Webster City
Victor Fitch
George Hix
Arthur Hix
Thanksgiving Family Gatherings Across Algona Area
A long list of local families from Algona Burt Swea City Armstrong Armstrong Vandalia Vandalia Vandalia and surrounding towns celebrated Thanksgiving with visits and meals at relatives homes. Numerous confirmations note birthdays and social greetings among Larsen Harms Heerst Dittmer Flaig and Ringsdorf families plus travel to Mankato Blue Earth and Des Moines for shopping and reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton
Dwight Ruse
Timer Harrs
Titonka
Avid
Ray Fitch
Hazel Schmidt
Mac Raney
Algona
Robert Skilling
Irvington
Otto Reutzel
Orville Moran
Swea City
Reutzel
Franz Teeter
Edmund Larsen
Beverly
Harvey Larsen
Harvey Johnsons
Otto Harlan
Quintin Bjustrom
Janet
Aric Dittmer
Duane
Larsen
Harlan
Bjustrom
Dittmer
Elvira Christensen
Wayne
Vandilla
Ilinois
Rolan Christensen
Coney Heerdt
Frank Flaig
Lone Rock
Heerdt
Flaig
Herman Harms
Herman Gruis
Bdeer Ricks
Buffalo Center
Jim, Rippentrop
Titanka
Billy Carroll
Herman Harris
Mankato
Gladys
Gatlene Gray
Betty Carlsen
Darlene Bentley
Carol Dunmire
Earl Zwiefel
Corinne
Kermit
Louie Huber
Glen Larsens
Minnie Larsen
Velma
Lewis Larsen
Nancy
Levant Moore
Donald Ringsdorf
Lulu Ringsdorf
Roy Ringsdorf
Wendil Ringsdorf
Brink Shipler and Dale
Gene Ringsdorf
Des Moines
Henry Radmayer
Herbert Nelson
Gerald Purdue
Jim McColley
Wichita
Kansas
Mary Michaelsen
Donald Michaelsen
Neal Michaelsen
Garbby Wibben
Alvin Hanne
Wollen
Barbara
Burt
Jack Tieman
W. R. Wolfe
Renton
Marie Dreyer
Herman Hintz
W. L. Baker
John Schulz
Merlin Baker
Shower honors Doris Fry and Milton Steven engagement
About thirty five neighbors and relatives gathered at the Jay Steven home Sunday afternoon Nov 27 for a shower in honor of Miss Doris Fry of Emmetsburg and Milton Steven who will wed in December Two quizzes were held with prizes given Wilma Moore read and the bride opened gifts Hostesses served a lunch Portand Progress Club to hold annual Christmas party Dec 8 at 6 30 PM with a pot luck supper at the American Legion Hall in Burt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Steven
Doris Fry
Emmetsburg
Milton Steven
Wilma Moore
Portland Progress Club
American Legion Hall
Burt
Oved Watson
Eagle Grove
Hans Engen
Clarence Donovan
Carol and
Paul
Park Rapids
Minn
Lois Donovan
Britt
Paul Engen
Carrie
Nadine
Carol Donovan
Macon
Omaha, Nebraska
R. C. Bauer
J. P. Uhlenhake
Whittemore
Ed Bengford
Odelbolt
Bruce Cranston
George Klarshum
Hartley
Wm. Martinek
John Muche
Leo Fuller
Albert Lea
Clarence Ackerson
Los Angeles
California
Tony Nemmers
Arcadia
Kansas
Ackerson
Ed Kerr
Nemmers
Henry Haverly
Ed Dinks
Woden
Kenneth
Glenn Pulier
Humbolt
Scette Club
Bill Goetz
Wm. Hrubes
Standford Chemical Mfg
Carra
Robert Munson
Bradgate
Alfred Nelson
Eunice
H. E. Hemmingsen
H. O. Stockseth
Belmond
R. E. Newbrough
Wm. Halterman
Helen Flynn
Jean
Ed Miller
Algona
Evangelical Sunday School
Lon Gouge
Clarence Ptacek
Wilfred Becker
Chas Kraus
Chuck Kraus
Kiester
Don Kraus
American Legion Auxiliary
Joe Garman
Sykes, N. Dak
Garman
John Richter
Viola Studer
Mason City
Atlanta
Robert Studer
Marie Bohlen
John Lichtelg
Fort Wayne
Indiana
George Buelner
Nels Quam
Minneapolis
Lester Larson
I. M. Anderson
Evangelical Free Church
Frank Bleick
Wm. Haupily
Jack Kutschara
A. M. Lenkee
Iyrvington
J. T. Meurer
Dwight Bruns
Louise Osborn
Chas Hershman
State Center
Don Paul
Marshalltown
Osborn
W.S.C.S
Dee
R. B. Newbrough
Frank Webb
Will Halterman
Corrine Gabrielson
Vernelda Hansen
U.N. Childrens Fund
George Sheridan
Philip Sheridan
Northwood
L. T. Root
al Wagner
Ben Wagner
Fort Dodge
Dwight Wagner
L. H. Kleinpeter
Des Moines
David Kleinpeter
Neil Gary
Akron
Ohio
Jack Hayes
Storm Lake
Martin Hamilton
Helen Johnson
Joe
Edward Johnson
Jerry
Safe Toy Buying Guide for Christmas Fun
Christmas shoppers face a rush to select safe, age appropriate toys. Emphasizing care, safety first, and a balanced mix fosters healthy development while avoiding flashy impulse purchases. Prioritize approved electrical toys, non toxic paints, and toys that encourage physical, mental, and social growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Janie
Jamte
Thanksgiving Day Guests Across Wesley Area
Thanksgiving gatherings filled the Wesley region with visitors from Britt Estherville Mason City and Duncan. Household rotations included the Hrubes Bauer Ed and John families as well as Mr and Mrs Lawrence Baylor and others. The Walker family hosted relatives in Estherville while Ben and Maurice Roach and Joe Weig hosted visitors in Mason City and West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hrubes
R. C. Bauer
Bill
Ed Hrubes
Duncan
John Bauer
Waller Pfeffer
Bruce
George Wellik
Britt
Lawrence Baylor
Illinois
J. L. Walker
Jimmy
Steven
Ann
Ronald Walker
Estherville
Ben Walker
West Bend
Maurice Roach
Mason City
Joe Weig
John O Neill
Weig
Russell Schaub
Northwood
del Rognesa
Kathy
Thanksgiving Tales From Algona Families and Guests
Thanksgiving Day and weekend found Algona area residents hosting relatives and friends from Park Rapids Britt Osage Northwood and Des Moines. Many attended church events and card parties while others traveled to Ames Chicago and Atlanta for family or 4-H activities.
Black Hills Passion Play at Fort Dodge High School
The Black Hills Passion Play arrives January 14 and 11 at Fort Dodge High School under Grace Lutheran Church sponsorship. Josef Meier portrays Christus in this interdenominational portrayal of Christ’s last seven days with a cast of 75, including the Last Supper and Crucifixion. Two matinees daily. tickets urged to reserve early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Fort Dodge High School
Grace Lutheran Church
Josef Meier
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