Loyal Britt resident Ole Dahl dies after long illness
Ole Dahl a longtime Britt electrical shop operator and former railroad brakeman, died Monday evening at 7 25. He was 57 years old. Born April 13 in Peosta Iowa, he lived in Iowa Falls and worked at Round Lake Minn Galt Estherville Toronto and other towns before buying Britt's local telephone exchange and later an electrical shop. He married Edith Spurrier then Rosalie Barnum and leaves two sons Earl and Ralph plus eight siblings. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Britt with funeral at the Congregational church conducted by Rev B M Southgate.
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Ole Dahl
Mr. Dah
Peosta
Iowa
Harry
Iowa Falls
Burlington and
Rock Island
Round Lake
Minn
Galt
Estherville
Toronto
8. D
Ligmore
Minny
Titania
Wmtonka
Inter
Britt
Goldfield
Clarion
Cedar Rapids
Edith Spurrier
Solon
Dahl
Rosalie Barnum
Galtia
Earl
Crystal Lake
Ralph
Charles
Hstherville
James
Oelwein
Leo
Sioux City
Mrantk
Richard Campbell
Minneapolis
W. F. Wood
Walter Fulton
Des Moines
K. Janet Johnson
Iowa City
Dapl
Presbyterian Church
Masonic’ Fraternity
Darius Lodge
Evergreen Cemetery
B. M. Southgate
Britt News
William Brandt Honored on 82nd Birthday
William Brandt of Buffalo township celebrated his 82nd birthday last Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs John H Rode, hosted by his children. A six o’clock dinner followed by a late-night lunch featured games, songs, and reminiscences as relatives wished him continued health and happiness. He has five children and twenty grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Brandt
Buffalo Township
John H. Rode
Brandt
BeNeration
Grandpa Brandt
Sven
Chris
John Rode
Martin Brandt
Fred “Boyken
Tegmend
Britt
Keinder Kromminga
Marie
Local business calls and social callers in Britt and area
Multiple short notices show residents and visitors making business calls and social visits in Britt, Garner, Mason City, Crystal Lake, Buffalo Center, and surrounding towns. Names include Henry Bode, Noha Patton, Quinn, J A Tunker, Vincent Miller, Glen Madole, Forast City residents, and others.
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Henry Bode
Avealier
Clarion
Glen Madole
Lake
Quinn
Britt
Conta Braon
Forast City
John ‘von Laven
Ira
Mason City
Will Orthel' Jr
Buffalo Center
Rippentrop Risius Wedding Celebrated
A quiet wedding took place Wednesday at 11 a m at the Presbyterian manse uniting Miss Johannah Rippentrop and Joe A Risius in the presence of family. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm southeast of Burt as his father moves to Buffalo Center.
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Hannah Gerzema
John Gerzema
Hverdena Krull
Anna Krull
Himka Krull
Thedg Abers
Grace Helmers
Edith Milbrandt
Higlea
Gerzenma
Gerzema
Henry Helmers
Clarence Milbrandt
Lingh
Miss Gerazema
Harry Kettwich
Buffalo Center Tribune
Presbyterian Manse
Johannah
Rippentrop
Joe A. Risius
C. H. Frerking
Jake Risins
Miss Rippentrop
C. J. Rippentrop
Thieves Steal Minks and Local Farm News Briefs
Thieves stole mink valued at about $3,000 from Wellendorf mink farm near Algona. P F Kreith’s near Burt raised 1260 turkeys in the past year for later market. Ringsted State Bank closed paying 74 cents on the dollar to depositors. Basket social at Bingham No. 9 Friday with Frances Ward. J H Wilson served oyster stews after a basketball game with Fenton and Titonka. Fur bearing season dates announced. Edward Keinitz and Elmer Keinitz families celebrate anniversary. Nick Wimuptly’s sale scheduled for Dec 1g with cattle horses and farm equipment. P T A met. Rev Bryden gave address to patrons, teachers, and pupils.
Public Farm Sale Set By John Swalve At Titonka
John Swalve of Titonka announces a complete farm sale on Wednesday December 17. He plans to move to town and make a new home. The auction includes horses cattle hogs and machinery with first class stock. Attend whether you buy or not.
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John Swalve
Titonka
Stalvel
Christmas Rush Prompts Early Shopping Among Townsfolk
Christmas signs point to early shopping as stores display decorations and stock holiday toys. Parents and children anticipate Santa Claus as the season’s most talked about figure. Shop early to avoid last minute crowds.
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Santa Claus
Booster Meeting in Luverne Kossuth Lodge
The 1.0.C.F. lodges of Kossuth county held their monthly meeting in Luverne. Dee EB Chipman of Burt and Chester Thomas of Titonka spoke while Emma Chapman of Luverne read aloud. A memory tribute to the late Bro Leonard Sheldon of Burt was observed in silence.
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Luverne
C.F
Kossuth County
Dee
C. Chipman
Burt
Chester Thomas
Titonka
Emma Chapman
Bro
Leonard Sheldon
J. F. Fisher
Death of Even Arneson at 90 Reflects Family Home
Even Arneson died Sunday at his daughter’s home in Crystal Lake aged 90. He had lived with his daughter Andy Bingham’s family for several years. Funeral services were held at the Bingham home with interment in Crystal Lake.
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Arneson
Andy Bingham
Crystal Take
Hyen Ayneson
Sunday
Bingham
Crystal Lake
Methodist Church Notes public worship and events
The church lists 11:00 a m service and 10:00 a m Sunday School with Epworth League at 7 36 p m. Ladies Aid meets Dec 17 hosted by Mrs Pink and Mrs Hart Stott. World Mission conference events set for Dec 16 at Hmmetsburg and Dec 17 at Garner with speakers including Bishop Leete and Mrs Ding. Oysters served Dec 12 and Ladies Aid plans Dec 18 meeting.
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Epworth League
Ladies Aid
John Pink
Hart Stott
World Mission of Christianity
Hmmetsburg
Garner
Leete
Ding
China
H. K. Mondel
India
Geo. F. Howard
South America
T. 5
Donehugh
Board of Foreign Missions
Ladies Aid Church
Ethel Johnson
County Legion Auxiliary Meets at Thonka Host Chapter
The Thonka Auxiliary hosted the county organization meeting on Tuesday with 93 women registered. Mrs Frank Webster opened the session, prayers were offered, and unit roll calls followed. Reports highlighted clothing scrapbooks donations to Knoxville rehabilitation and welfare work.
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Thonka
Frank Webster
Algona
Gamilla Cooper
Knoxville
Evelyn Shultz
Florence Reynolds
Clarence Cooper
Gladys Bogges
Doan News Social Roundup And Local Visits
Doan residents share visits with neighbors at the Bolenous Hansen and Weavers homes. Fifty four attended church and gatherings. Maurice Hansen bought out Dimerville and will take possession Thursday. Oyster supper planned December 12 with short program. Mrs Knox hosts bridge party. Rudolph and J. P. Larson birthdays honored.
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Edmund Larson
Ben Knox
Bert Saunders
J. A. Bolenous
Walter Anderson
Elmer Weavers
Rass Buffingtons
Gordon Hansen
Doan
Carl
Dean Andrews
van Hansen
Sam Gibson
Rudolph Larset
G. White
Erman Hansen
Howard
Elmer Boho
Roy Hansen
Havery
Cora Hansen
Titonica
P. Christensen
Ton Young
Jack Worsley
Clarence Christensen
Dean Ladies Aid
George Johnson
Phil Buffington
Orval Buffington
Lois
Max Anderson
John Sloper
Buffalo Center
Carolyn Andrews
Blairsville
Dean
O. E. Hott
Roy
Matt Hansen
Rudolph Larson
Cliton Samson
J. P. Liaysons
Franz ‘Leeter
J P Larson
H. P. Christensen
Egmund Larson
Hazel Mitchell
Florence
Genevieve Christensen
Honor Roll Names Across Cities Highlight Subscriptions
A collage of names and dates from Algona to Detroit marks a subscription drive period. The note lists residents including J J Bouar and Wm Lamoreux with various January first years, ending with a remark that it is subscription paying time.
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J. J. Bouar
Algona
Iowa
Wm. Lamoreux
Stevenaville
Mont
Lloyd Bartlett
Titonka
E. H. Winter
Buffalo Center
Bruno Bruns
Woden
A.panukuk
Nelson
Detroit
Mich
Clarence Schiller
Mtonka
Geo
Clarence EB
Bird
Jows
Freddie Eden
Wesley
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0. E. Dahl
Induved Mauch
Hee Iine
Annie Tity Garoe
Bane
Hanya
Garth
WM. Brandt
Woden' News
Vannih Geratma
Rippentrop-Risius
Lakota
Kuhn Bros
Z. Jaieves
Wellendorf
P, Ff. Kreith's
Ringsted State Bank
Bingham No
Frances Ward
Tercher. A Ang
Metped
Edward Keinitz
Latkofa
Elmer Keinitz
Donald
Pete Thiesen
Phiesen
Nick Wimuptly
Titonkake
Hauptly
Roy Budlong
Bryden, Bancroft
Examiner
P. Spalla
Whittemore State Bank
W. GC. Dawson
Fandel
Whittemore
F. Knowles
Methodist Church
County Legion Auxiliary
Leo of
Laurens
Pricipal
Boston
Madeline Lee
Ida Larson
Doan News
Kmas
Kodaks
Kodak
Shaeffer
W. J. Denton
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