World War veteran seeks high office in Iowa politics
A letter from the Lakota Record carries an opinion on Lars Skromme of Story County as a World War veteran and political candidate. It claims he made bold charges against public money use and highway inefficiency, opposed a 3100,000,000 road bond, and faced accusations from cement trust foes. The Community Club of Roland plans to press him to answer charges.
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United States
State Senate
Lars Skromme
Story Conty
Govarnor
General Assembly
Legislature Journal
Highway Commission
Skromine
Iowa
Cement Trust
C. H. McNider
Mason City
Skrommo
Rolandiks
Ander
Nazarene
Sin
J. A. Barger
Obituary of Fred Monson of Wesley Iowa 1902 1927
Fred Monson born October 25 1902 two miles south of Wesley died November 21 1927. He leaves his mother Mrs Wm Lloyd of Wesley and siblings Mrs Ora Capps Des Moines Mrs John Krull Quenada Minnesota and five brothers William Livingfield Minnesota Charlie Waden Henry Sexton Matt Indian Lake New York John Burt at home with mother. Funeral held November 25 1927 at St Josephs church Wesley with Father DeMute of Wodan. burial beside father and siblings at St Josephs Cemetery.
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Fred Monson
Wesley
Bree Ulytora
Wm. Lloyd
Wesey
Ora Capps
Des. Moines
John Krull
Quenada
Minnewatt
William
Livingfield
Minn
Charlie
Waden
Henry
Sexton
Matt
Indian Lake New York
John
Burt
St. Joseph's Church
DeMute Ot Wodan
Slater
St. Joseph's Cemetery
News-World
Alice Amelsberg Marries Leslie Kahl in Estherville
The couple wed last Wednesday at the bride's sister home in Estherville. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Amelaberg, a well regarded young woman from the area. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Kahl, active in farming and hog raising with his father.
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Alice Amelsberg
Leslie Kahl
Miss Nee Amelsberg
Estherville
A. G. Amelaberg
H. Kahl
Lakota Record
Govern Nuptials Celebrated In Titonka Area
John Govern eldest son of Mr and Mrs Peter Govern of Titouka wed Miss Bila Trenary daughter of Mrs Sarah Trenary of Titonka at St Josephs church Wesley on Wednesday November 23. They will reside on a farm near Ledyard after a brief honeymoon and will be at home there.
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Peter ‘Govern
Ledyard
St. Joseph’s Church
Wesley
John Govern
Peter Govern
Titouka
Bila Trenary
Sarah Tirenary
Titonka
Vincent Govern
Loraine Trenary
Titonka High School
A Girl for Raymond Born to Mr and Mrs Bonacker
A baby girl arrived Tuesday evening at the Bonacker home after the stork reportedly struck an electric line and interrupted the Interstate service. Raymond Bonacker, claiming the baby is the prettiest in town, is elated. The infant weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and bears a strong resemblance to her mother. Grandparents are noted for their celebratory mood.
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Raymond
Raymond Bonacker
Bonacker
Granddad Johnson
Prize Pike Catch Leads Humboldt Angler to Contest
Dennis Goedders and Lloyd Wallendorf reported a prize eleven pound wall-eyed pike caught in the river north of Humboldt using a six pound line and a creek chub wiggler bait. Four other pike escaped, with entry planned in the north Iowa fish contest.
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Dennis Goedders
Republican
Lloyd Wallendorf
Humboldt
Forged Notes Drain Granada Bank Assets
Preliminary probe by County Attorney Gaaren storm and Minnesota bank investigator M H Walsh shows over 40000 dollars in forged notes tied to Granada State Bank. Cashier A C Gray remains jailed in Fairmont as details unfold, with carbon-copy forgery schemes allegedly signed by bank customers.
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Granada State Bank
Gaarenstorm
Fairmont
M. HE. Walsh
Minnesota Banking Department
Granada Institution
A. C. Gray
Seifert
Fairmont Independent
Walsh
A. CO. Gray
Speores of Pation
Sweat City Herald
Blizzard Strikes North Town with Wind Thus Blows Iowa News
A fierce blizzard hammered northern Iowa reaching forty mph winds. Lines failed as Interstate Power reported outages from yesterday morning until ten today. Train delays hinder mail, and national and local political shifts are noted with crews delayed in Algona for business.
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North Town
Iowa
Interstate Power Company
Busy Week At Buffalo Consolidated School
The Buffalo Consolidated News notes classes shifting for a two day county institute in Algona. The Junior Class plans a play to fund the Junior-Senior banquet, and the P T A program is set for the H auditorium. Post includes report cards, honor rolls, perfect attendances, and various class achievements.
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County Institute
Algona
H. & Auditorium
Curt Lindholm
Harold Godfrenson
Miss Thorman
Hunt
Coney Island Entertainment
Glee Club
U. S
Foint
Irene Callies
Edith Reynalds
Doris Stott
Loraine Petersen
Local notes from Mason City and nearby towns
Woden reports Mr Hugh Cline visiting Mason City on business. Families and friends from Britt Garner and Titonka visit others in Mason City and Algona hospital. A Home Talent Play Hoodooed Coon set for December 14 at MWA Hall by Grant Township youths. Jolly child breaks leg. Dana Hamsbreet from Titonka assists. Nelson brothers depart for Norway. Andersons from Minneapolis visit relatives and Baack family from Garner and Iron River plan return to reside near Garner.
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Hugh Cline
Mason City
Denny Bode
Ted Eukendera
Emma Stohr
Louise Buus
August Stohr
Hamilton
Business College
Herman Boelts
Germany
Boelty
Everett Weiland
M. W. A. Hall
Grant Township
Geels Jolly
I. B. Jolly
Dy, Hamsbreet
Honor Roll Names and Dates From Iowa Listings
On the Honor Roll an a listing shows individuals with towns and dates including John Korte in Buffalo Center on March 1 1925 Paul W Schmidt in Burt on January 9 1929 and others across Iowa with additional entries from Wesley Titonka Meonka and Algona and a Montana item.
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John. Korte
Buffalo Center
Iowa
Paul W. Schmidt
Stevensville
Montana
LeBarre
Algona
Towa
Mra
A. Obagrove
Watkins Sale Postponed Due to Storm and Roads
Mrs L F Watkins sale postponed until Monday December 195 due to yesterday storm and impassable roads.
PTA Meeting Postponed Due to Blizzard
The Parent-Teachers Association postponed their regular monthly meeting from this Wednesday evening to next Wednesday evening because of the blizzard.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Arm Breaks for Marshal Kramer Cranking Ford
Marshal Kramer broke his right arm Tuesday evening while cranking a Ford for Mrs. Oltman Akkerman in front of his Rome residence. The injury, just above the wrist, left him with a sling and unable to operate a Ford Hullalo.
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Marshal Kramer
Receiver to Wind Up Greenville Savings Bank Liquidation
The receiver of Greenville Savings Bank in Clay County plans to wind up the trust after two years of liquidation. The bank paid eleven voluntary 100 percent assessments on capital stock by the board of directors. It is believed deposits may receive about 20 percent.
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Greenville Savings Bank
Greenville
Clay County
West
Ranch purchase and western life details in Stevensville
Lamoreux buys a three acre Stevensville Montana ranch with wood hauling for winter. Ben Longbottom notes deer fish timber and angling near Thonkwaites lands in the west. George Bonacker's car accident ends with assistance. For sale Poland boars from Iowa with breeding certificates and delivery within 20 miles.
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Lamoreux
Stevensville
Montana
William
Ben Longbottom
Thonkwaites
Ben
Reuben
Poland
King's Lady
Johan
Carmine Hazal
Andi Ag True
King of
Deception And Newsprint Columns Stir Reader Trust
Debates over shrinking column widths aim to mislead readers about newspaper size and advertising value. The Emmetsburg Democrat warns such tactics deceive the public, urging fair pricing and transparent ads. Swea City Herald notes bank and weed issues in town. Titonia merchants advertise home shopping for Christmas with local deals.
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Democrat
Daily Register of
Des Moines
Emmetsburg
Annuals Farm Bureau Meeting January 15
Plans move forward for a large Iowa Farm Bureau Federation gathering in Algona with President Chas. E. Hearst to deliver the principal address after a noon lunch. The K C Hall will host the meeting at 10 40 with a Burt High School Orchestra program and reports from officers committees and agents. This year seven Kossuth county men face Fort Madison and Anamosa terms for various offenses.
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Chas. E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
K.C
Algona
M. L. Johnson
Farm Bureau
Burt High School
A. English
A. Wood
O. H. Linde
Myron Schenck
Mms
J. H. Warburton
August Slagle
Chicago International
Stanley Gardnay
Maria Plath
Frank Barker
Yorkey
Chas
Hearst
Kossuth County
Fort Madison
Anamosa Reformatory
Peter B. Lee
Hebron Township
Georges Duncan
Ledyard
Win King, Jr
Anamosa
Edward Lee
Prairie Township
U. D
Iowa Trapshooting High Averages Led by Metegar and Donahue
Council Bluffs claims a top state high average trapshooting season with Metegar of Council Bluffs leading at .9660 across 2200 targets. Bill Hoon and J Fisher follow, while Hart Donahue of Des Moines tops professional gunners with .9869 on 2690 targets. Other notable shooters include Tyler, Gillespie, and Nunn among the state’s high averages for 1927.
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Council Bluffs
R. A. Metzgar
Bill Hoon
Des Moines
Gillespie
Amateur
Hart Donahue
Metegar
Hoon
Jewell
Wisher
Titonka
Tyler
Birmingham
Iowa City
Dierks
Clinton Oo
Eevee Chapman
Waterloo
Donahue
Dr Temple Vis Pulpit Sermon Draws Large Audience
Dr Temple of Burt filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and spoke to a large audience. Compliments were heard regarding his ability as a speaker.
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Temple Vis
Temple of Burt
Presbyterian Church
Corwith Opens Season with Win Over Titonka
Corwith High School defeated Titonka 25 to 10 in the season opener played Wednesday night. Titonka visitor Teiko Scitsema spent time with his mother and sister during the trip, combining business with pleasure in town.
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Corwith
Corwith High School Basketall
Titonka
Teiko Scitsema
Ackley World-Herald
Stillman Appointed Assistant County Attorney
Judge names G W Stillman, partner of D J Van Ness, as assistant county attorney. The note raises questions whether Stillman aims for the top post in the June primary, citing career proximity to the current office.
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G. W. Stillman
J. van Ness
Stillman
Snipe Hunt Turns Dangerous During Thanksgiving Visit
Orville Downs takes three Chicago youths on a Thanksgiving trip to a field near Downs home. The group allegedly threatened a Chicago boy, covering his head with a net while he held a sack for two hours to prevent snipes from flying at him. The victim learned snipes are hard to bag.
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Iowa
Orville Downs
Chicago
Downs
Orville
News- World
Lutheran Ladies Aid Plans Christmas Program Practice
The Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Wim’s home to prepare for the Christmas program. Sunday School sells Christmas seals to aid the San Antonio TB Hospital. Enrolment stands at 108 with regular Sunday attendance urged. practice and religious instruction are scheduled on Sundays and Saturdays.
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Ladies Aid
Wim
T. B. Hospital
San Antonio
Texas
Benngt
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