Titonka teams beat Swea City in close games this week
Titonka high school basketball teams defeated Swea City Tuesday with the first team prevailing 27 to 26 after a late free throw by Brandt. Geraldine Bruns led the girls to a 81 point night and the boys posted an 11 point surge in the final two and a half minutes for a seventh straight win. Junior high and junior news details follow with music and senior class notes.
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Titonka
Geraldine Bruns
Id. Hansen
Brandt
LuVerne
LaVerne
Corwith
Ministers of County Will Meet January 2
A meeting of Kossuth County ministerial association will be held January 2, 1940, at the First Presbyterian church in Algona with newly elected president the Rev. C. W. Pfeiffer presiding. Host pastor Rev. Raymond Swanson Swea City is vice president and Rev. C. Schnucker Titonka is secretary and treasurer. The constitution committee includes Rev. D. R. Martin Algona Rev. T Speicher Burt and Rev. Harvey Nelson LuVerne.
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First Presbyterian Church
Algona
C. W.pfeiffer
Raymond €. Swanson
Swea City
C. Schnucker
Titonka
D. R. Martin
Alfiona
T. ‘Speicher
Burt
Harvey Nelson
Luverne
Marjorie Johnson and Dayle Craven Marry in Candlelight Vows
Marjorie Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Johnson of the Itthe Doan neighborhood joined Dayle Craven in marriage last Thursday evening at the bride's parents home. Rev A English of Algona presided at 6 o'clock by candlelight. The bride wore a green suit, Vera Johnson served as bridesmaid, Leo Orthel was best man. Guests included Chas BE Clark Britt and J A Johnson Algona among others. The couple reside in Titonka where the groom manages the telephone company. the bride is a Algona High School graduate and former teacher.
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Marjorie Johnson
George H. Johnson
Itthe Doan
Dayle Craven
Rev. A. English
Algona
Vera
Leo Orthel
Miss Johnson
Chas. BE. Clark
Britt
J. A. Johnson
Algiona
Mel ‘Craven
Woden
H. I. Torgersen
Titonka
Doyle
Dunwiody
Minneapolis
Grover Keagle Injured in Close Call with Axe
Grover Keagle narrowly escaped severe injury while trimming trees last Saturday. An axe glanced off and struck between the eyes, causing a bad forehead cut and a nose gash. with more force he might have lost his nose or face. After a few days of wearing tapes he should recover fully.
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Grover Keagle
Grover
Keagle
Fox Hunt Near Titonka Nets Single Fox Sunday
Twenty eight men from the neighborhood hunted on Sunday forenoon west of Titonka and shot one fox. The area is noted for many foxes, and another hunt is planned east of Titonka next Sunday forenoon.
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Titonka
THS Students Share Christmas Projects and Studies
Eighth graders discussed the present European situation in history class tied to the Versailles Treaty. Seventh graders memorized poems in literature, while sixth graders performed plays in English. The grade is starting the Christmas operetta The Court of Santa Claus to be performed December 22. Fifth graders presented oral reports with pictures, and twelve students earned perfect spelling papers as they study the North Central States and map its capitals.
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Santa Claus
North Central States
Youth Grade News Christmas Toy Drive and School Notes
Students repaired and packed old toys to send to poor children for Christmas. They cut out paper Santas during art. Doyle treated the class for his ninth birthday and Pearl Beenken brought a carnation plant. Over half had perfect spelling papers. Keith Young was absent as he shopped in Mason City. Read the Want Ads.
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Doyle
Pearl Beenken
Keith Young
Mason City
District and Justice Court News of the Week
Algona district court saw motion to drop the embezzlement case against Homer Anderson after state witnesses testified. Juvenile cases included five Algona boys sent to Toledo juvenile home and ordered monthly reporting. McCorkle and associates faced street light vandalism charges with probation linked to good behavior. Justice court fined John Harris for defective brakes amid ongoing probate filings for Ernest Meyer Sr George Scott and Charles Beaman estates.
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Algona
A. Winkel
Kossuth
Homer ‘Anderson
Chris Jensen
Jerome Isenbarth
Fred M. ‘Hudson
Pocahontas
Petit Jury
Robert Mosiman
Eugene Cecil Mosiman
Beverly Mosiman
Toledo
Simon and
Cathryn Mossman
Paul Steenblock
Belmiond
Steenblocks
Winkel
Bhamway
Hudson
McCorkle
Dawson'’s
John Harris
Granada
Minn
Johnnie Miler
Ernest Meyer Sr
Herman L. Meyer
George Scott
H. J. Hough
Charles Beaman
Will
Farmers Attend McCormick Deering Machinery Show Titonka
Hundreds of farmers attended the McCormick Deering day in Titonka on Monday. The Tyke Theatre hosted a full program of demonstrations pictures and music all afternoon. Titonka Implement Co sponsored the event and reported strong farmer turnout in response to last week’s invitation.
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McCormick-Deering
Titonia
Tyke Theatre
Titonka Implement Co
Titonka
Titania Globe of Christmas Lights Brightens Town Display
Street lights around the water tank glow in colored displays as Titania keeps its festive decorations. Other street, store, and home lights add to the usual Christmas appearance, with neighboring towns perhaps not copying the idea.
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Titania
Patterson Improves After Rochester Hospital Surgery
Rev Patterson shows steady improvement after stomach ulcer surgery at Rochester hospital. Last reports indicate he is getting along as well as could be expected following the operation a week ago.
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Patterson
W. L. Patterson
Rochester Hospital
Hebron 4-H Girls Elect New Officers
Berndeane Frandle was elected president of the Hebron township 4-H club organized Saturday at the August Bush home northeast of Lakota. Madonna Thompson became vice president and Harriet Sthiser secretary. Dorothy Thompson was named treasurer, Betty Honskin historian, Leona Sielland reporter. Active leaders Mrs. Oscar Frandle and Mrs. Roy Hichorn guide the group. Mary Frances Inman from Bancroft attended as county historian. Plans for the year were set for January 8 meeting.
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Berndeane Frandle
Hebron Township
Lakota
Kossuth County
Madonna Thompson
Harriet Sthiser
Dorothy Thompson
Betty Honskin
Leona Sielland
Oscar Frandle
Roy Hichorn
Mary Frances Inman
Bancroft
Allen Brunson to talk at Lions Club Ti tonka luncheon
Allen Brunson of Algona and law partner of JE Van Ness will speak at the Lions Club luncheon in Ti tonka Thursday evening. The meal is at 6 45 with the address to follow. Brunson, chairman of the County Safety Council, is likely to discuss the safety program. He is a native of Algona, son of Glenn A Brunson, a former Kossuth County sheriff.
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Allen Brunson
Algona
JE. J. van Ness
Lions Club
Titonka
Brunson
County Safety Council
Glenn A. Brunson
Kossuth County
Judge Stillman
van Nessi
Stillman
Immanuel Lutheran Sermon Emphasizes Home Leadership
Immanuel Lutheran messages highlight the home as the source of national greatness and church morality. Pastor Kilian urges fathers and mothers to faithfully discharge family duties, linking virtue at home to broader societal and religious health. Includes a parable about a farmer and his son Henry and December service announcements.
Penton guests gather for a musical evening at Fenton
Mr and Mrs Virgil Zwiefel hosts guests including Karl Zwiefel Gerald Ollum Ruby Hlwin Stenzel Glen Elsie Larson Edw Zwiefel Orlo Lela TMtonka Russell Heifner Sheldon Wis Frank Teitz Algona plus Mr and Mrs Eggers daughter Mary Maud Lone Rock and Britz Zwiefel Fenton. Guests sang and played musical instruments and a late lunch was served.
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Penton
Karl Zwiefel
Gerald Ollum
Ruby
Hlwin Stenzel
Glen
Elsie Larson
Edw. Zwiefel
Orlo
Lela
Russell Heifner
Sheldon
Wis
Frank Teitz
Algiona
Virgil Zwiefel
Fenton
Christmas Seals Fight Tuberculosis Donation Appeal
Christmas Seals aid tuberculosis control by funding 2500 local and state groups. Money supports early case finding, free exams, tuberculin tests, and chest X rays for those exposed at home. Ninety five percent of proceeds stay in Iowa to fund local and state programs.
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National Tuberculosis Association
State Health Department
Towa
Science
Good Hope Lutheran Church Christmas Communion Services
English communion services are set for Sunday December 17 at 10 00 with seven adults to confirm their faith before many witnesses A preparatory service for holy communion starts at 9 30 Choir practice is Wednesday and Adult instruction on Wednesday and Friday evenings Confirmation instruction Saturday morning from 9 00 to 12 00 Luther League meets Sunday at 7 30 Devotional calendar orders available through the pastor About half of families see Christ and His Word as needed at home and a devotional calendar is offered A House is Only a Residence Religion Makes It a Home
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Henry
Luther League
Christ
Methodist church notices from Reverend Patterson week schedule
The Methodist Episcopal church lists Rev W L Patterson as pastor with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and church service at 11:00. Epworth League meets 7:00 p m with Rev Mitchell preaching Sunday morning. Merle Miller leads the Epworth League with Merle and Glenn Miller serving as lunch committee. The Dean choir plans practices at 7:00 p m Thursday and 2:30 p m Sunday.
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Methodist Episcopal
W. L. Patterson
Epworth League
Mitchell
Merle Miller
Merle
Glenn Miller
Farm Buildings Near Algona Destroyed
Fire destroyed a double corn crib holding 700 bushels of corn a chicken house and 4200 chickens on the Ward Gillette farm four miles west and a mile south of Algona at four oclock Thursday morning causing about 2300 dollars in loss.
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Algona
Ward Gillette
Buffalo Pioneer William Brandt Celebrates 91st Birthday
William Brandt known as Grandpa, a Buffalo pioneer, marked his 91st birthday last Wednesday, December 6, at his daughter Mrs. John H. Rode’s home. Attended by all his children and grandchildren, he remains in fair health despite aging sight and hearing challenges.
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William Brandt
Buffalo
John H. Rode
Supervisors Buy 7000 County Home Furnishings
ALGONA The Kossuth county board of supervisors awarded contracts totaling nearly $7,000 for equipping and furnishing the new county home. Bids were accepted and approved in an all day meeting last Wednesday. The interior is to be completed in about ten days, with inmates still housed in temporary quarters since the May fire.
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Algona
Kossuth
Nation's Program to Employ Youth in Algona
Algona plans a National Youth Administration project in a 10 acre area by the city pool. Eligible youths 18 to 26 will work 60 hours a month for about seven months. About 35 applicants have applied. a supervisor will be hired and the city provides material for two fireplaces and several picnic tables. Applications are taken at the Kossuth relief office.
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Algona
Kossuth County
National Youth Administration
Algoma
NYA
Kossuth
Ramsey Reformed Church Weekly Schedule and Forum
Pastor Calvin Schnucker leads Sunday appointments with church school at 9 20 English worship at 10 30 theme De spised and Rejected. Christmas pageant practice for all children by 1 30 pm. Adult Forum on Christian Doctrine at 7 45 pm. Forum discussions start December 4 and then every second Sunday. 35 cent material fee. Weekday church school meets Saturday 9 30.
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Ramsey Reformed
Calvin Schnucker
Mrs. Ward, Wesley Woman Breaks Arm in Fall
Mrs. George Schimmel of Wesley suffered a broken arm a few inches below the shoulder after a kitchen step ladder split while she stood on it. Taken to Algona Monday by her daughter Mrs. George Ward for X rays, the injury occurred in a recent accident.
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Wesley
George Schimmel
Father and Son Annual Banquet Sees Rev Nelson Speak
Rev Harvey Nelson, Methodist pastor at LaVerne, will speak at the Methodist Father and Son banquet in the church basement dining room on Wednesday evening. The program includes a Boys' Chorus, several toasts and addresses reflecting on father son relationships, with Nelson delivering the main address and the chorus performing songs like We Are Just Wonderin.
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Harvey Nelson
LaVerne
Methodist Church
Carl Schnyder
R. L. Krantz
Vernon Larson
Homer Downs
Kenneth Krantz
LaVerne Boys
Transition of Pupils from High School to College Discussed
Dr Carl Roadman president of Morningside College spoke to the Parent Teacher Association on the advantages of smaller high schools highlighting personal guidance and student effort. Music and a tap dance entertained the gathering as Mrs Roy Budlong led lunch arrangements with log themed table decor by Domestic Science students. A Titonka freshman named Axthner accompanied the speaker, marveling at the town school facilities.
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Carl Roadman
Morning~side College
Parent-Teacher Association
Roy Budlong
Axthner
Roadman
Titonka
Sioux City
Freeda Boyken Injured In Car Wreck Near Britt
Freeda Boyken suffered a severely wrenched back after a Thursday afternoon crash north of Britt when a punctured front tire sent her car across loose gravel. The 1936 Chevrolet rolled twice and landed against a roadside fence. she was helped by a passerby to a Britt doctor and then to her cousin Mrs. Art Runtzel’s home where she remains confined.
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Woden
Freeda Boyken
Britt
Miss Boyken
Art Runtzel
Chevrolet
Tom Hinders Honored On Birthday Saturday
Tom Hinders was honored on his birthday Saturday evening when his children and their families surprised him. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hinders and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hinders of Britt, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hinders and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hinders and Marlyn Dean.
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Widden
Tom Hinders
Ben Hinders
Tommy Hinders
Britt
Martin Hinders
Ted Hinders
Marlyn Dean
Algonian Found Dead in Algona Inquest Identifies George H. Scott
The coroner's inquest in Algona identified George Henry Scott, 67, as the man found dead in his room above James drug store Saturday afternoon at 1 30. He had failed to appear for work that morning.
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Algona
George Henry Scott
Scott
James Drug Store
Two Farm Sales Set For December Week
Two farm sales are advertised for next week. On Monday December 18 John Rippemtrop Jr. will hold a sale one mile west of Titonka. On Wednesday December 20 Clifford Riggle will conduct a sale five miles east and three north of Titonka. Complete lists of offerings will be found in this paper.
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John Rippemtrop Jr
Titonka
Clifford Riggle
Tletonka
Marriage Licenses Issued In Kosuth County Last Week
Licenses issued include Dayle Craven 26 and Marjorie Johnson 28 both of Titonka Joseph Burbach Red Wing Esther Rykhus Mankato Harvey Hewiksen 24 Ringsted Lorene Mueller 24 Fenton George Bowers Zola Stanton Keokuk Iowa Stan Barn 22 Fern Royce 19 both Mankato Anton Gabler 22 Jannie Gabrielson 20 both Mankato John Butson 21 Garden City Aretha Petrich 19 Vernon Center Minnesota
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Kossuth County
Dayle S. Craven
Marjorie Johnson
Titonka
Joseph Burbach
Legal
Red Wing
Minn
Esther A. Rykhus
Mankato
Harvey Hewiksen
Ringsted
Lorene Mueller
Fenton
George Allen Bowers
Zola B. Stanton
Keokuk
Iowa
Stan Barn
Fern Royce
Anton Gabler
Jenmie Gabrielson
John Butson
Garden City
Aretha Petrich
Vernon Center
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Verdene Boyken
Ito
Jean Tryin
Anna Mae Moore
Carl Snyder
Forrest Hansen
Loreen Jandl
Darlene Higgins
Clarence Brandt
Signel Wood
Audrey ‘Brandt
Jackie Callies
Sayre Winkie
Andrew Peterg
Andrew
Conlorado
California
Rome
Deloris Peterson
Handy Home Makers Club
Lavina Jandl
Betty Krominga
Deloris
Petergon
Shepherds and Angels
Handy Homemakers
Marjorie Johnson Dayle Craven
Hunt Fox
Kossuth ‘District and Justice Court News OF the Week
Hebron
Immanuel Lutheran
Adolph Kilian
Good Hope Lutheran
M. A. Schulz
Geo. Ward
Ware
D-X Oilers
Hamiltongs
Young's Produce Farmers
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