Murtagh Rites Held Saturday
Funeral services for B. J. Murtagh 66 longtime Algona banker and real estate figure were held Saturday at 2 30 p m at the family home with Rev George C Vance officiating Interment followed at Riverview cemetery Mur tagh died Thursday after months of illness Born in Waverly January 19 1868 he moved to Algona as a youth and built a prominent career in banking real estate and local public service He leaves a widow Marie McDonald two children Eugene and Josephine of Algona and a brother Charley Mur tagh now president of Security State Bank
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
B. J. Murtagh
Kossuth
George C. Vance
Riverview
Waverly
Burt
Gardner Cowles
Kossuth County Savings Bank
First National Bank
Titanka
Burt National Bank
Lone Rock Bank
Farmers ‘Savings Bank
Fenton
Swea City
Fenton State Bank
Farmers State Bank
Lakota
Spurbeck-Lambert
Charley Murtagh
New Security State Bank
Marie McDonald
Eugene
Josephine
Pather and Son Banquet Announcement
The annual father and son banquet will be held in the basement of the Methodist church Thursday evening December 3 at 6 30. Willis Phelps leads the program and Mr Emery Stewart will sing. Dr Harl A Roadman of Morningside College will give the evening's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pather and Son
Father and Son
Methodist Church
Willis Phelps
Emery Stewart
Harl A. Roadman
Morningside College
Californian Mrs Baker Seeks Topic by Mail
Mrs G A Baker formerly of Titanica writes from Box 306 Williams California that she is now located in California and would like the Topic sent. She describes a warm climate and invites a visit, offering a basket of roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
California
A. Baker
Titanica
Williams
Mayme
Marriage Licenses Issued in Algona This Week
Six marriage licenses issued during the week list couples Harold Stevens and Mercedes Nelson of Fairmont Minnesota Walter H Bergeman and Violet McCoy of Mankato Minnesota Richard F Hawcett and Liddie E Trepton of Burt Minnesota Maynard L Hertzke of Lakota and Clara L Wirtsey of Granada Minnesota John K F McNeil and Evelyn Cruikshank, both of Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Harold Stevens
Mercedes Nelson
Fairmont
Minn
Walter H. Bergeman
Violet McCoy
Mankato
Richard F. Hawcett
Burt
Maynard L. Hertzke
Lakota
Clara L. Wirtsey
Granada
John KF. McNeil
Evelyn Cruikshank
Trucker Arrested for Speeding on Thanksgiving Day
Mason City trucker Lester Bailey was arrested by Patrolman J. West on Thanksgiving for driving 45 mph in Algona. He faced Justice H. B. White and was fined $1 and $11.75 costs after a trial. Clyde Luttrell of Deg? was also fined $3 and $3 costs for the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Bailey
Mason City
J. ©. West
H. B. White
West
Clyde Luttrell
Justice White
Drive Carefully On Slippery Roads Warning Card
A vintage safety note urges drivers to stay in control on slick streets. Do not rely on brakes alone and adjust speed to conditions. Pedestrian safety warnings emphasize caution at intersections and in all weather, reminding drivers to be prudent and prepared to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tao
Hia
Pannkuk Family Thanksgiving Dinner Journal
Mr Sever Pannkul Sr entertained his children at a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Attending were Mr and Mrs August Pannkuk and son, Mr and Mrs Raleigh Pannkuk and son Bricelyn Minnesota, Mr and Mrs Senus Isebrand and family, Mrs Evert Pannkuk and children, Herman and Sever Pannkuk Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannkuk
Sever Pannkul
August Pannkuk
Raleigh Pannkuk
Bricelyn
Minnesota
Senus Isebrand
Evert Pannkuk
Herman and
Sever Pannkuk Jr
Last fish story of the season at Lake Okoboji
Algona fishermen Lloyd Wellendorf and E V Pierce recall a two month old walloped pike vanished when the stringer broke. The pair returned to Lake Okoboji and Wellendorf caught a wall eye that turned out to be Pierce’s fish still attached to the old stringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Lake Okoboji
Lloyd Wellendorf
E. V. Pierce
Okoboji
Pierce
Wellendorf
Visit of VanDeWater Family to Ireton Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. VanDeWater and their two sons of Ireton Iowa spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Emery Stewart. An aunt of Mrs. Stewart was also a guest at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. VanDeWater
Ireton
Iowa
Emery Stewart
Stewart
District Court News in Brief from Spencer Judge leads equity focus
District Court in Spencer under Judge George Heald spent last week handling nonjury equity matters while a large petit jury list awaits release this week. Last week saw numerous actions including foreclosures, partitions, and embezzlement charges with new filings by Mansmith, Lappe, and Helmick involving tractor injuries, auto crashes, and property disputes. Trial assignments list cases for auto collisions, paternity, and drunk driving, with several defendants named across multiple motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heald
Spencer
State
W. W. Bingaman
Hutchinson & Hutchinson
Edward Germann
Roy McConnell
Fred Carlson
K. I. Mansmith
A. B. Lappe
Lappe
Melbourne
Mansmith
Dorothy Helmick
T. L. Williams
Laverne
Rites Held for Mrs C Barenthin
Mrs Otto Barenthin 64 died at home after a year long illness. Born Annie Hanken June 4 1882 in Bunde Germany she was confirmed 1899 and married Otto Barenthin January 12 1907. The family lived in Hamilton County Iowa Titonia Bancroft and later Bancroft where funeral services were held at home and Baptist church on Friday November 27. She left husband one daughter four grandchildren three sisters and several in laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Barenthin
Bancroft
Albert Kromminga
Mainc
Minnesota
Amog Kromminga
Titonka
Baptist Church
Bancroft Register
City Dump Caretaker Takes Residence In New Hut
The town council has set up an 8 by 10 foot hut east of town for the city refuse dump caretaker. Frank Carlson from Alden is in charge and will reside there during day and night while overseeing the dump. A load of refuse costs ten cents. As partial payment, he may keep any metal found on site. Do not bring pocketbooks or silver to the dump. The caretaker owns any valuables found. Time to tidy up premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carlson
Alden
Iowa farmer wins second straight national corn husking title
Carl Carlson, brother of last year’s champion, husked 21 039 bushels in 80 minutes to win the national corn husking championship. Ted Balko of Redwood Falls Minnesota, a 1934 finalist and this year’s Minnesota state champ, placed second with 19 93 bushels amid poor corn stands and a muddy Newark Ohio field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Carl Carlson
Ted Balko
Redwood Falls
Minnesota
Newark
Ohio
Reformed Church Notes on German Communion Service
Sunday morning the Quarterly Communion will be celebrated in German with a mission offering. The first Sunday in the month mission offering will be taken in Sunday School. An English service continues in the basement. A new hot water system is being installed as a gift of the consistory. The Young Peoples Club is preparing a Low German historic pageant for presentation soon.
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Young Peoples’ Club
Honor Roll of local residents and dates
A list of individuals with associated towns and dates including Tj Van Ness Algona Jan 1938 and Dr Pierre Sartor Buffalo Center Jan 1938 along with Geo Roth Titonka Jan 1938 L A Winkel Aug 1987 Hofbauer Jan 1938 and Henry Meyer Wesley July 1938 indicating an honor roll compilation from multiple Iowa communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. van Ness
Algona
Iowa
Pierre Sartor
Buffalo Center
Geo. Roth
Titonka
L. A. Winkel
Hofbauer
Henry Meyer
Wesley
Methodist Church Notes Pastors and Meetings Summary
Methodist Church notes list W L Patterson as pastor and include schedule for Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 11. Epworth League at 7 30, Queen Hather Circle meeting, and a December 7 potluck. Doan and surrounding activities outline worship, Sunday School, Ladies Aid, and hospital relief donations. Membership costs for American White Cross are given. Father and Son Banquet on Thursday before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Phelps
Epworth League
Betty Kokesh
Queen Hather Circle
Doan
Ladies Aid Society
Andrew Hansen
Crcas
International Stock Show Opens With Wide Showings
Mark Bacon and R. U L Krantz left Saturday night for Chicago to attend the International Stock Show at the Stock Yards. They shipped cattle and hogs from Titonka and Wesley, using the Milwaukee at Wesley for quick service. The event promises the best show in years with stock from across the United States and many foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Bacon
R. UL
Krantz
Wesley
Chicago
Titonka
Milwaukee
United States
Thanksgiving Gathering of Pink and Bert Sanders Families
A large extended family reunion at Sexton brought together 24 members from Mason City, Klemme, Buffalo Center and nearby. Attendees included John Pink and family, Titanka, Mrs Elizabeth Amesbury and daughter Marie, Mr and Mrs H I Hewley, Mr and Mrs Earl Stott, Mr and Mrs L A Boling, and others. They shared Thanksgiving dinner and expressed gratitude for life health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pink
Bert Sanders
Sexton
John Pink
Titanka
Elizabeth Amesbury
Marie
H. I. Hewley
Mason City
Earl Stott
Klemme
L. A. Boleing
Buffalo Center
Red Cross Roll Call Completed With Total Contributions
The annual Red Cross roll call closed with 52.76 dollars in contributions and memberships. Some money remains to be turned in. Home visits by solicitors H A French and Mrs M S Craven missed several residents who may still donate through local secretary Mrs Lee O Wolfe. Names listed include Fred Bruns, Miss Marjorie Bruns, Rev H W Schoenlein, J D Breen, H Franzen, and many businesses such as 8S. B. French Lumber Co and Sonnenberg Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
H. A. French
M.S. Craven
Lee O. Wolfe
Fred Bruns
Marjorie Bruns
Frank Franzen
Tillie Fritz
Frank Kettwich
Helmer Besaken
Evert Ubben
R. CG. Ball
J. J. Budlong
Adolph Missal
B. A. Pannhuk
Wm. Ricklefs
Homer Downs
Ed. Zweifel
R. L. Krantz
Sophie Conradi
Kate Boekelman
Albert Fritz
Hazel Nauman
Lillie Wood
Bertha Callies
B. French Lumber Co
K. & H. Oil Co
Batt and Smith
J. D. Wilson
Reed Hardware
Sonnenberg
Savings Bank
Luke Miller
Oscar Miller
Titanka Telephone Co
Ray Bonacker
Radm
Estate auction bids on 1928 coupe and tools
Otto Falk administrator announces sealed bids for a 1928 Whip roadster in good condition a tool chest with tools and two Farme r Elevator shares. Bids due Monday noon Dec 7 1986 at Savings Bank with right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank
Otto Falk
Admi
H. J. Klenk Estate
Community Visits Across Cedar County Families
Mrs Clifford Anderson and children of Buffalo Center visited Mrs Clarence Cooper Saturday afternoon. Oscar Martin and Maretta Ness of Forest City called on the Cooper family Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs George Hollazbauer and Craig Tierney visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J D Breen. Lois Heifner and Wm Huff of Des Moines came Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs L C Heifner. Mrs Priscilla Stockwell of Algona visits her son Lem Stockwell and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Anderson
Buffalo Center
Clarence Cooper
Oscar, Martin and
Maretta Ness
Forest City
George Hollazbauer
Craig Tierney
J. D. Breen
Lois Heifner
Wm. Huff
Des Moines
L. C. Heifner
Priscilla Stockwell
Algona
Lem Stockwell
Lee O. Wolfe
W. R. Prewitt
L. D. Prewitt
H. I. Torgersen
Elmer Peterson
Maxine
George Brean
Opal Mayer
W. L. Patterson
A. L. Brown
Salix
Iowa
Brown
B. N. Gay
Carrie Bonacker
Raymond
George Bonacker
Amos Bonacker
Boyd Pannkuks
Meinert Pannkuk
Telko Stecker
Dr. Platyue Sartor
Guido Sartor
Donna Jean
J. E. Bleich
Oscar Miller
Ruth
Carl Hutchins
Homer Downs
Laura Hansen
Estherville
Harlene Craven
LaPorte City
W. H. Stott
George Petersons
Emery Stewart
Thompson
John Falk Jr
Tillie Falk
Otto Falk
Will Boyken
Adolph Missal
Fred Missal
Garner
Ray Hansen
Alice Buffington
Everett Abben
Wm. Swyter
Will Newville
Charlie Newville
H. A Jennings
Harvey Graham
Will Schram
James Knoll
Lane
Rock
Martin, Bleich
Henry Seiler
St. Benedict
H. A. French
Georgiana (French
Herbert French
Cidney Laird
Henry Stecker Sr
Bruno Stecker
John Harms
Henry Harms
Stalbert Stecker
Marietta
Titonka
Albert Fritz
Rinehard
Herman
H. W. Schoenlein
Roland Gabel
Lakota
C. J. Rippentrop
John Falk
Matt Osterbauer
C. A
Jim Bruer
Peter Bruer
Fred Weinberger
C. H. Rippentrop
Elmore
Minn
Sophie Conpadi
Clarence Mechler
T. A. Dunmire
Cedar Falls
Stanley Harrig
Menno Fals
Helo Boekelman
John Meyers
George Meyer
Frank Hagen
Frank Vera
Marl Mullarkey
Jimmy
Glen Wilson
Jay Budlong
Frances Budlong
Edith
Hazel
Hampton
Arthur Jay Budlong
Kay
Kenneth Fisher
Audrey
Arlo Larson
Hazel Nauman
B. A. Pannhuk
Carl Veer
Herman Swears
Britt
Frank Kettwich
A. Killan
Louise
Reuben
Johannes Wibben
Wm. Batt
Grady Smith
Harrigs
Gladys Ann
Warner Beenken
Carl
Callies
A. HB. Mann
Spencer
Henry McFranzen
Henry Bruns
Titonia
Jerry Schutter
George Schutter Jr
C. V. Pendergast
Mason City
Frank Fisher
Amy Jean
Russell
Monona
Mary Kolstorf
Ed. Callies
Harold Kreuger
Irene Callies
St. Paul
Carl Callies
Lutheran Church Notes Shows Local League and Events
The Luther League met with leader Mr. Martin Stecker and will provide storm sash for the parsonage study. The church paid 65 for water system installation, donated 5 to Springfield Old Folks Home and 5 to Arthur Epileptic Home. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday with Mrs. Van Hoye and Mrs. Schoenlein hosting. Christmas practice scheduled for 1 30 next Sunday. confirmation at 1 00 next Saturday. Christmas solicitors named. German service at 10 30 next Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Luther League
Martin Stecker
League
Springfield
Minn
Arthur
North Dakota
Ladies Aid
Ted van Hoye
H. W. Schoenlein
Henry Stecker
Harley Brandt
Melbourne Heesch
Reinard Fritz
George Aike
Henry Stacker
Ben Pannkyk
Arthur Aike
Adolph Missal Mer
Thanksgiving Day Observances Across Algona Area
A long Thanksgiving roundup lists numerous local households hosting dinners and reunions across Algona and surrounding towns. Families including the Wolfs, Prewitts, Sartors, Millers, Bonackers, Beenkens, and many others marked the holiday with meals at homes in Algona, Britt, Titonka, Estherville, and nearby farms, with guests traveling from Forest City, Lakota, Wesley, and beyond.
Fox Hunt Opens Season as Hunters Bag Three Foxes
Sunday fox hunt by 32 local sportsmen started at K and H Oil station and covered eight town sections. Elmer Peterson Will Denton Jay Graham and Ross Buffington scored fox kills. another hunt planned this week amid rising farmer losses to foxes and poultry theft. Abbe Winter trapped a fox near his farm house and others report fox kits seen in fields and ditches at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Peterson
Will Denton
Jay Graham
Ross Buffington
Abbe Winter
Foxey
Swan Shot Near Ruthven Stuns Palo Alto County
A wild swan shot by an unknown hunter near Ruthven was found by a conservation officer near Lost Island Lake and displayed in Emmetsburg. The bird, part of a flock seen over Palo Alto county, had a seven foot wingspan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Ruthven
Lost Island Lake
Emmetsburg
Youngest county realtor John Haggard visits Algona Monday
John Haggard of Algona, noted as the county's youngest realtor, conducted business here on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haggard
Algona
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District Court News
Raymond Otis
John Grandgenette Jr
J. A. Frech
Clifford Freeark
Olile Long
James M. Mueller
Robert R. Steven
Clara Wessel
Ben Hopkins
Lucille Hopkins
Mrs. C. Barrentine
Bancroft Baptist Church
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