Former Titonka Banker Dead
Henry G. Gardner, a former Titonka banker and longtime regional figure, died at his Fruitland, Idaho home after heart disease. About age 70, he had served as State Senator for eight years, helped found the Bank of Titonka, later led Libertyville National Bank, and then moved to Idaho. Old residents recall him as a leading citizen.
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Henry GC. Gardner
Fruitland
Gardner
Woodman Lodge
Towa
Jaits
Indeho
Gardary
Tite
Buffalo Man Weds Burt Lady in Burt Home
Ida M. Anderson of Burt and John Kuchenranther of Titonka wed Friday afternoon at the bride’s home. Rev. C B Mitchell officiated. Anderson is a longtime community worker with ties to M B H church. Kuchenranther, a county resident for 41 years, has two sons in Titonka and Buffalo Center. They will live in Burt in the house owned by Mrs Kuchenreuther.
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Ida M. Anderson
Burt
John Kuchenranther
Titonka
C. B. Mitchell
Anderson
Ben
Kutchenréuther
Stnoebel Bros
Ele
Algona
Jen Kuehenreuther
George
Buffalo Center
Kuehtnreute
Burt Monitor
Obituary of Letta Tjarks Boch Letsta Tjarks Boch obituary notes birth May 1 1895 and death December 6 1924 in Spirit Lake Iowa
Letta Tjarks Boch also known as Jeanette Tjarke born May 1 1895 in Mtonka Iowa youngest daughter of Herman and Anna Tjarks. She taught in German township, attended Waldorf College and Cedar Falls teachers colleges, married J F Boeh October 18 1919 at Charles City, had seven children, died of heart disease at 29? Actually 89 years not consistent in text. Funeral held at Itathevan church Titonka. buried in local cemetery. She survived by husband seven children mother two brothers a sister and many relatives.
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Letta Tjarks Boch
Lette
Jeanette Tjarke
Mtonka
Iowa
Herman Tjarks
Tjarks
German Township
Waldorf College
Forest City
Cedar Falls
J. F. Boeh
Charles City
Herbert
Fred
Harold
John
Kenneth Garner
Lorraine Ann
Arnold Paul
Eleanor Joan
John William
Spirit Lake
Bho
Ant
Anna Tjarks
Tifonka
Clana Tjarks
Wealey
Kerman
Wan
Wealhousen
Titonka
Itthevan
Woodmen Lodge Dues Due At Month’s End
Woodmen of America Lodge No 6246 members are notified that monthly dues are due by the last day of the month. If not paid, dues become delinquent. Clerk John Woot advises members to govern themselves accordingly.
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Woodmen
Lodge No. 6246
Woodmen of America
John Woot
Marriage Changes Issued In Algona And Manketo Areas
The week saw three marriage changes issued slowing by cold weather. Elmer Briar and Ruth Dentinger of Manketo Minnesota, Alvis Hill and Cora Bowman of Algona, and Glen H Theter and Hazel M Dutton of Algona are listed as new marriages.
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Dan Cupid
Elmer Briar
Ruth Dentinger
Manketo, Minn
Alvis Hill
Cora Bowman
Algona
Glen H. Theter
Hazel M. Dutton
Drainage and road assessments ordered by county board
At the county board meeting last week an assessment of nine and one half per cent was ordered against all land in drainage district No. 116. The board also ordered that the county's assessment for roads in District No. 69 be paid in cash at once. Many bills were allowed, mainly for relief of the poor.
Seizing Slot Machines Across Adjacent Counties
State agents and county authorities raid locations storing slot machines and destroy all gambling devices including punch boards. The operation targets illegal gaming to curb gambling activity in the region.
Senator Vandenburg proposes coalition government for recovery
Michigan senator Vandenburg, among few Republicans to win reelection, urges a virtual coalition in the next Congress to focus on recovery and set aside partisanship. The idea aims to unite lawmakers across parties to address post election economic and recovery policies.
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Vandenburg
Michigan
Iimmersburg
Thompson Courier Reports Local Basketball Player Photo
A Thompson Lasteek topic notes a high school basketball player from Titonka carrying a picture of Eddie Gathoff, who is identified as manager of the Phillips 66 service station in the area. The piece recalls Sath off living in Thompson years ago and playing on the local high school team.
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Thompson Lasteek
Titonka
Eddie Gathoff
Phillips "66
Sathoff
Thompson
Thompson Courier
Stove Explosion Injures Mrs Bockes Near Irvington
Mrs John Bockes suffered serious burns to her arms and legs when a kerosene stove exploded at her Irvington area home Sunday after church. She was taken to Algona hospital Monday by Dr Kenpuck and is listed in serious but stable condition. Mr Bockes is brother of Mrs B A Guderian of Algona.
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John Bockes
Irvington
Kenpuck
Algona Hospital
Mr. Bockes
B. A. Guderian
Algona
Letter From Frank Huber Brings M O Note For Topic
Wahpeton North Dakota resident Frank P Huber formerly of Titanica sent a five line letter enclosing an M O for the Topic for another year He omitted any mention of his wife and daughters leaving no news while old friends remain busy and silent in their letters
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Frank P. Huber
Wahpeton, N. D
Titanica
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Harold Tryon in Louisiana
Telegram to Mrs Frad Relbsamen from Tallulah Louisiana announced the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Harold Tryon. The Tryons moved from Hutchins to Louisiana two or three years ago with details limited.
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Frad ‘Relbsamen
Tallulah
Harold Tryon
Tryons
Louisiana
Hutchins
Pishor Celebrates S8ra Birthday at Franks Dinner
Mrs Frank D Fisher hosted sixteen guests to honor her husband on his thirty third birthday anniversary Friday evening. Most main street businessmen attended the event. Amear was played until eleven, followed by a luncheon. The anniversary may become a yearly affair.
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Frank D. Fisher
P T A Notes Regular Meeting and Program
The P T A held its monthly meeting Monday with good attendance. Mrs. Downs presided in Mug Craven’s absence. After a brief business session, the program featured community singing, a clarinet sextet led by Roger Larson, Fern Westerreleher, Musings Pater son, Dorothy Peterson, Harold Krantz, and Clark Miller, a travel talk by Miss Wielander of Forest City, a mellophone recital by Ball and accompanist, plus a mother accompaniment. Sandwiches, cookies, and coffee were served by the committee. Local shops are ready to handle Christmas trade with reasonably priced small items.
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Downs
Mug
Craven
Miss Campbell
Gextette
Roger Larson
Fern Westerreleher
Salo
Clearing Decks for Action in 1936 Hog Payment Program
Township compliance supervisors begin a second check on this year’s adjustment as they tally hogs on contract signers’ farms and review sales slips. The county committee will approve the report before forwarding to Washington for the final two cent payment, minus admin expenses, with farmers urged to have slips and records ready to speed processing. Cooperate with supervisors to ensure prompt service.
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Q. A. Bonnstetter
State Committee
Washington
Kossuth
Lucille Morris Club Winner at International Show
Lucille Morris, a 17 year old from Greenwood Indiana, won the sweepstakes prize in the 44H style revue at the International Stock and Horse Show. Her wool school suit outfit cost 27.92 and she has earned 800 in prizes and trips from 8 years of 4-H work.
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Lucille Morris
Greenwood
Ind
Lucille
Almetus MacKinley
Vicksburg
Miss
Lorane Havaely
Mayatta
Kan
Virginia Chariton
Attaugaville
Aln
Atx
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Mystery of the Marble Slab in Town Graveyard
A marble slab bearing a child’s death date appears in a local graveyard after a long rumor of foul play. The story recounts a boy George Krouger Jr. owning a dog named Aby who died when struck by a wagon driven by Burt on July 14, 1984. The neighbors marked the burial with a funeral, and a ten inch slab was later placed at the site.
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Feds
Floorge Krouger, Jr
Himuve
Minn
District Court Matters Reach to Automo Collision Case Near Algona
In district court a $26,000 damage claim filed by William Batt as administrator of Vern Batt against County Supervisor F J Balgeman stems from a June auto crash near a bridge west of Algona that killed Vern Batt and Raymond Balge man. Attorneys Shumway Kelly for Balgeman and Van Ness Stillman Prica for Batt. Other actions include Philip Schemel vs Barbara Ludwig over a $2813 note. various criminal and civil matters. jury cases set. several foreclosures and partition actions. Mrs. Bert Mucky of Algona serves as lady bailiff.
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District Court
Joog
Wm. Batt
Ver Batt
F. J. Balgemyn
Vern Batt
Algona
Raymond Balgeman
Balgeman
Shumway & Kelly
van Ness & Stillman
Bert Prica
Fort Dodge
Batt
Philip Schemel
Barbara L. A. Ludwig
G. A. Ludwig
Joos
James A. Canada
J. W. Way
Canada
Webster City
Dennis H. Goeders
Pishant Game Commission
Goeders
Herbert Johnson
H. W. Miller
Howard Gibson
Russell Ramsey
CarLilion
Ldfeys
John Baekelman
William ‘Higgins
Frank J. Elbert
Frederick Laabs
Anna Laghs
Anton Krieger
Mary Krieger
Henry Hoeck
Edith Hoeck
Matty Webster
Horace N. Webster
Carl W. Pisheva
John Mentzel
Samawa
John Rettvel
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank
Fred Legler
H. W. Rob
Elected Supt of Schools Phelps Crosby N D Reelected
Elected Supt. of Schools J AH Phelps Crosby N D has been chosen again as County Superintendent of Schools for the county containing Crosby. He is Charlie Phelps’s brother from the west and has served multiple terms in recent years. Phelps previously taught in Kossuth county before moving to North Dakota.
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J, Ah, Phelps
Crosby
N. D
Charlie Phelps
Puat
Mr. Phelps
Kossuth
North Dakota
Pouelsen’s 25th wedding anniversary observed
On Sunday afternoon December 1 1934 about fifty friends gathered at the Pouelsen home to honor Mr and Mrs John Pouelsen on their silver wedding anniversary. Guests included Rosa and Axel Iversen, Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen of Carners, Mr and Mrs A Phillips and families, and others from Crystal Lake Woden and nearby. The event featured a roulet, social hour, stunts and gifts as well as warm congratulations from attendees. Local stores advertise in this issue with specials from Rolfe Arrow Bonackers Keils 10¢ Store Stotts Hardware Bietsema’s New Deal Store and Callles Estate Store.
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John Pouelsen
Pouelsens
Rosa
Axel Iversen
Pauelsens
Pauelsen
Miss Mesa
Herilf
Peter Hansen
Carner
A. Phillips
John Crone
Woden
Bode
Paul Anderson
Crystal Lake
Disney
Rolfe Arrow
Buys Restaurant at Ceylon Minn by Yeo Orthel
Ceylon Minn businessman Yeo Orthel bought a restaurant and took possession last Friday. He had worked for months at the Wilson Cafe and knows the business well.
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Ceylon
Yeo Orthel
Minn
Wilson Cafe
Tragic Thanksgiving Accident Claims Mrs Horton
Mrs. Kelly Horton, 28, of Buffalo Center, died four hours after an accidental kerosene explosion while transferring fuel at home in Nora Springs on Thanksgiving evening. Survived by husband and three children Leona Vivian and DeWayne, she left a large community in mourning after baptismal wishes and plans for her children. Funeral services at Congregational church in Buffalo Center drew a large crowd despite snow.
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Kelly Horton
Nora Springs
Ihehen
Horton
Mason City
Buffalo ‘Center
Kelly Morton
Bora
Leona
Vivian
DeWayne
Elx
Norman Oswald
Dell, Minn
Paul Mastin
Buffalo Center
Ralph ‘Mastin
Bessie
Grace
Drone
Lewis
Stevens
Edward
Rake
Thomas Jr
Meiko
Alfred
Clarence
Congregational Church
Graceland
N. Boomgarden
Ovas
Ong
Buffalo Center Tribune
Mrs Joos Awarded 1500 in Damage Verdict
Hebron township resident Mrs Joos sued Metropolitan Life for 10090 damages after an explosion in a neighbor's yard allegedly burst her eardrum and required surgery. The District Court trial ran Monday to Friday with a Friday 4:30 pm jury verdict awarding her 1500.
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Wirs.woreer
Joos
Hebron Township
Metropolitan Life
Joes
Tom Dailey
Favea
Sullivan, McMahon
On The Honor Roll and Towns Across Iowa and Montana
fragmented OCR listing names and dates from Buffalo Center Iowa Thompson Thompson Wm Gamoreux Dan Arend Swalye dan 1946 Stevenaville Montana Gen Franzen March 1 1980 Titonka Geerden Jan 1 1906 Buffalo Center Jowa a casual Christmas Seais now contains scattered personal names dates and place names without a cohesive event.
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B. Penning
Buffalo Center
Iowa
Arend Swalye
Dan
Thompson
Towa
Gamoreux
Stevenaville
Montana
Franzen
Titonka
Towa Bend
Geerden
Jowa
Christmas Spirit In THS Second and Fourth Grade News
THS students report classroom decor for Christmas, window decorations, and gift plans for parents and a party for third graders. Officers elected include Wilhur Doege as president and Iola Rippen trop as secretary. They note bird feeding project, dental visits, birthday treats, a Christmas tree exchange, Switzerland study, and thanks to the school board.
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Wilhur Doege
Algera Schweppe
Iola Rippentrop
Howard Batt
Donald Budtong
Doloris Isener
Donald Hoff
Brand
Donald Higgins
Jerald Helf
Harley Boeckbelt
Doloris Peterson
Doloris
Switzerland
Reaching Out For Business Opens New Store Annex
Chrischilles and Herbst in Algona have added a new annex to their old retail establishment. The move promises access to many bargains of interest to every Topic reader, with details announced in a separate column.
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Chrischilles & ‘Herbst
Algona
Illness hits Dahlhauser family in Ammetsburg report
Sheriff Carl Dahlhauser and family were called to Ammetsburg Friday night for the serious illness of his mother Mrs. Peter W. Dahlhauser who had been staying with her daughter. Her condition has improved but remains critical. Her husband passed away during the earlier ordeal.
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Carl Dahlhauser
Familly
Ammetsburg
Peter W. Dahlhauser
Age of Wish by Dr Ralph Hille on fish age rings
Dr Ralph Hille of the WU explains that the age of fish can be determined by yearly growth rings in their scales. Growth suspends in winter and resumes in spring, forming a new ring. rings counted under a microscope yield age estimates.
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Ralph Hille
Aurean
Wisheries
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Bank of Titonka
Buffalo Man
Mo Myong
Roy Sonnenberg
Lame Gt
Holland
Cevorgs
Frank Huber
Harold Teyong
Pishor
T. A
Ueyw
Lucille Morris Club Winner
Ticiliana
Tom Bosma
Thomas Bosma
Hirst
Gentle News
Jerald Stockwell
Melvin
Elmer
Simon Ricks
H. Depue
ATHS
Home Heonomics
Sveryons
Home Eeonomics
Mr. Bonacker
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