Rural Electrification Meetings Set Across County
Two meetings were scheduled in the county at Whittemore and Titonka to discuss rural electrification. Harold Beatty of the Extension Service at Ames explained the project and how counties can participate. Committees were named to survey community sentiment and begin organizing projects, with plans to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Titonka
Harold Beatty
Ames
Schnucker
George Peterson
Buffalo Township
Boone County
Indiana
REA
Nelson's Father Dies in Mission Texas
Mr J C Nelson, father of Henry Nelson formerly of Britt Iowa, died at his home in Mission Texas last week. Burial was held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nelson
J. C. Nelson
Britt
Iowa
Mission
Texas
Kanawha Grocery Sold to Wylie of Manly takes over
Lester Callies who ran a Kanawha grocery for months sold out to a Wylie of Manly who assumed possession Tuesday morning. Lester will join his brother Leonard to operate their store here. Lester returned home Tuesday evening.
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Kanawha
Lester Callies
Kanawha i
Wylie
Manly
Lester
Leonard
Mrs M S Cunningham Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. M. S. Cunningham died at her Algona home after a long illness. A pioneer resident formerly of west Titonka, her funeral services were held in Algona on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Cunningham
Algona
Titonka
Dinner guests in Ringsted hosted by Gilbert Nelsons
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Nelson hosted a chicken dinner in Ringsted. Guests included Nelson Bros Geo and Albert, Nellie and Julia, Dr W Hamstreet and family, and the Nelsons Nelsons with Nellie and Julia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted
Nelsons
Nelson Bros
Geo and
Albert
Nellie
Julia
Carolers Visit Ill and Shut-Ins From Lutheran Church
Thirteen carolers from the Lutheran church visited ill and shut-in residents Monday evening to share the Christmas message in song. The visits brought happiness during weary hours and were warmly welcomed. Most homes treated the group, and after all visits they returned to the church basement for a warm lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Bancroft Teams Split Lopsided Games in Local Gym
Three Thursday basketball games drew local fans in Bancroft. Bancroft defeated Titonka 21 to 11 while Bancroft’s first team lost 58 to 8 against an opponent and Bancroft 14 to Titonka 13 in the second game. The one sided score was blamed on Bancroft testing new material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft Town
Titonka
Bancroft
Pendergast Family Vacation Plans to California and San Diego
Mr and Mrs V Pendergast Miss Betty Kokesh and Mrs Lottie Kopplin left Wednesday for TER POTIS new WIL vialys Fuarere for a short time. After Christmas the Pendergasts will go to San Diego California to remain during the cold winter months Betty will visit her mother during school vacation and return to stay with Mr and Mrs Raymond Battistt who have rented the Pendergast home.
James D. Breen Dies After Long Illness
James D. Breen, longtime neighbor of thirty five years, died Tuesday after battling cancer of the stomach. He had been in declining health following a major operation and died suddenly at home as family prepared him for bed. Funeral services will be Saturday at nine from the Catholic church in Wesley, with interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Breen
Wim
Music Mothers Surprise Readies Christmas Concert Trip
Music Mothers surprised junior and senior band members Wednesday evening. Pupils were asked to report to the school and were then transported by car to Thompson for a high school Christmas Concert, with auto mobile loads making the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Mothers
Thompson
Funeral attendance for Mrs. Cunningham noted in Al Bono
Mr and Mrs Forrest Willis Mr and Mrs A M Petersen Mrs Fred Retbsamen Floyd Reibsamen Geo Nelson Albert Nelson Misses Julia and Nellie Nelson attended the Mrs Manse Cunningham funeral at Al Bono Wednesday afternoon. iCarenee Bird of Woden and business in Titonica Wednesday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Willis
A. M. Petersen
Fred Retbsamen
Floyd Reibsamen
Geo. Nelson
Albert Nelson
Julia
Nellie Nelson
Manse Cunningham
al- Bona
Bird
Woden
Titonica
Fox drive in Titonka to stage New Year hunt with clubs
The county conservation league sponsors a fox drive near Titonka on New Year’s Day. About 600 volunteers form a three mile square, circle inward to trap foxes with clubs and noise makers. Rabbits and pheasants may escape. after the hunt, free lunch in Titonka and a fox prize. No guns permitted.
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Titonka
L. M. Merritt
Algona
Butler
Lutheran Church Notes Christmas Services and Schedule
German language service on Christmas day at 10 30 a m. Communion will be celebrated. Christmas Eve service Thursday at 7 00 p m. Notice the program in another column. Merry Christmas to all. Sunday School and service next Sunday at the usual time.
Farm Bureau Meets at Burt With State Leader Talk
The county farm bureau holds its annual meeting in Burt on January 6. Officers will be elected. Allan Kline, president of the state federation, will attend and speak. Beginning December 20 the library opens Saturday afternoons and evenings and closes on Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Burt Algona
County Farm Bureau
Christmas Program Brightens Buffalo Consolidated School
The grade and junior high pupils presented an excellent Christmas program titled When Christmas Comes on Friday afternoon. The auditorium was full of parents and patrons who enjoyed the event. Each room displayed a Christmas tree and pupils drew names for a gift exchange. Teachers treated students to Christmas goodies as the school closed for a two week vacation.
Services Held for Harm Boekholt
Neighbors recall Harm Boekholt whose death on December 10 1936 in Kanawha followed pneumonia He was born April 6 1880 in Ostfriesland Germany and came to America at age 13 He worked on the Minneapolis St. Louis railroad in Kanawha for twenty years surviving wife Tena Abbas three children five siblings and other relatives The funeral was at the Kanawha Christian Reformed church December 14 with interment in Kanawha cemetery Pallbearers named Dan Abbas F T Freerksen Bert Schreur Edward Assink Harry Peters and Hd Luppen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harm Boekholt
Kanawha
Bunderhamrich
Ostfriesland
Germany
America
Titonka
Iowa
Herman, Minn
John Helmers
John Riggle
Corwith
William and
Alerk
Anton
Buffalo Center
Henry
Kanawha Christian Reformed Church
D. H. Plesscher
Dan Abbas
F. T. Freerksen
Bert Schreur
Edward Assink
Harry Peters
Hd Luppen
Kanawha Record
Nitz Fined For Overloading Truck In Algona
G Nitz of Ledyard appeared before Justice P A Dawson on a charge of overloading a truck. Patrolman West filed the information. He was fined 25 dollars and costs of 8 dollars, all suspended on good behavior and payment of the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona. G. Nitz
Ledyard
Justice P. A. Dawson
West
Job Hunters Resting in Algona Area
Local notes report scarce work with only six men and four women finding jobs last week through the National Re-employment Service. The agency urges greater patronage by those seeking labor to improve chances of employment.
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Algona
Couny
National
Streets in Titanka Shine With Christmas Storefront Trees
Beginning Monday nearly every business house in Titanka decorated their places of business by placing a Christmas tree on the sidewalk in front of their store or office. Lighted at night the display makes a fine sight. Cooperating were J. H. Bleich Chet Lamoreux A EB Mann M. S. Craven Bonacker Bros The Topic Savings Bank Sonnenbergs Store Bead Hardware Callies Bros K H Oil Co Werry Breen. Others decorated front windows as well.
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Titanka
J. H. Bleich
Chet Lamoreux
A, EB. Mann
M. S. Craven
Bonacker Bros
the Topic
Savings Bank
Sonnenbergs Store
Bead Hardware
Callies Bros
K. & H. Oil Co
Werry Breen
Shepherd dog saves life of master in Algona incident
Irvington man Loss of Algona narrowly escaped death after a Hereford bull attacked him in the cattle yard. A shepherd dog lunged at the animal, drawing it away and enabling Loss to flee. The dog leaped the fence, while Loss suffered broken ribs collarbone a punctured lung and was hospitalized. His condition is not critical but he endures many pains from his injuries.
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Algona
Frank Loss
Irvington
Loss
Kossuth
Stephen
Passing at intersections against the law cautions drivers
A public safety note warns motorists that passing another vehicle at intersections is illegal whether on urban streets or rural highways and urges careful driving.
Keep to the right for safer driving and fewer blowouts
The speaker urges drivers to stay right and drive at a safe speed. Middle road use is criticized as poor reasoning. Safety hinges on common sense and avoiding haste, reducing the chance a car leaves the road in a blowout or mishap.
District Court News In Brief Judge George Heald
District court cases summary for recent sessions led by Judge George Heald. Dismissals include State v Harmon for narcotics gate and Harrah v Martell for lack of cost bond. Juchem convicted in DWI, Hopkins divorce slated for January term, multiple foreclosures and judgements entered. New cases filed include Warneke v Fisher and divorce action Christiansen, with probate matters for Schutter and Quinby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heald
State of Iowa
George Harmon
Julius Juchem
L. Warneke
K. I. Fisher
M. -C. Christiansen
Johanna C. Christiansen
Home Owners Loan Corporation
J. L
Anna Molloy
George G. Schutter
Abbie BH. Quinby
Hatchery Opening a Big Success in Titonka
The Titonka Hatchery and Produce Company held an open house with free lunch attracting farmers from miles around. Will Arndt of Snow Incubator Co demonstrated incubators while Thornton of Salisbury Laboratories spoke on poultry care and disease. About 200 men and boys watched a four o clock bird toss for a Christmas fowl, as 1200 visitors toured the incubators and plant. Coffee by Lamoreux Cafe, Lorain and Byron served 2500 doughnuts, 35 gallons of coffee and 480 cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Hatchery and Produce Company
Will Arndt
The
Snow Incubator Company
Sleepy Hye
Minnesota
Mr. Thornton
Salisbury Laboratories
Charles City
Ed. Gardner
Jerry Courtright
Forrest Park
Illinois
Acme Feed Company
Mann
Titonia
Spencer
Lamoreux Cafe
Byron
Lorraine
Drain Committee Appointed to Map District Benefits
The county board of supervisors met last week Tuesday and raised assessors pay by ten percent. Chas WH Chubb Charley C Scharlach and Bert Norton were named commissioners to apportion benefits of drain No 63 and its share for District No 108. An assessment of two and one half percent was levied on all land tracts highways and railroads in District No 188. The board adjourned to December 8 at 9 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
County Board of Supervisors
Chas
WH. Chubb
Charley C. Scharlach
Bert Norton
District Bar Association Annual Meeting Held in Miamersburg
The annual meeting of the bar association members in this district was held in Miamersburg last Saturday evening. Guest speakers included Congressman Fred C. Gilchrist and Judge F. Faville of Sioux City. J. D. Lowe of Algona was elected president with IL Lintran as vice president and Guy Carmichael of Om mersburg as secretary and treasurer for 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
Mamersburg
Fred C. Gilchrist
F. Faville
Sioux City
J. D. Lowe
Algona
iLintran
Guy Lb
Carmichael
Ommersburg
Broadcast Helped Arthur Mitchell at Morningside College Visit
Arthur Mitchell, a senior at Morningside College, visited relatives and friends Monday and assisted in the theatre street program broadcast. He helped set up the amplifying system and did much of the announcing while working at a Sioux City broadcasting station as an assistant announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mitchell
Morningside ‘College
Arthur
Sioux City
Wilbur Schram Returns Home For Vacation
Wilbur Schram came home from Ames Friday evening to spend his vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Schram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Schram
Ames
Mrs
Will Schram
Smiling Contributors Help Turkey Day
A list of local merchants who contributed to Turkey Day on December 21, 1936 includes French Lumber Co, Schutter Implement Co, K. and H. Oil Co, Batt and Smith barber shop, Denton Drug Co, Titonka Hatchery, Callies Bros, Wilson Cafe, Reed Hardware, Sonn enberg Store, Stott Hardware, Titonka Cafe, Sathoff Service, Jerry's Pool Hall, Dr. Ball, Dr. Torgersen, Dr. Hamstreet, Federal North Iowa Grain Co, Farmers Elevator Co, Miller Feed Mill, Will Rickless, Intermill Inn, Gabel Produce, Titonka Savings Bank, Bonacker Bros, Keil Store, Petersen barber shop, Telephone Co, Tyke Theatre, Forest City Produce, Standard Oil Co, Titania Topic, Hoff shoe repair shop, and Bleich service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lumber Co
Schutter Implement Co
K. & H. Oil Co
Batt & Smith
Denton Drug Co
Titonka Hatchery
Callies Bros
Wilson Cafe
Reed Hardware
Sonnenberg
Stott Hardware
Titonka Cafe
Sathoff Service
Jerry’s Pool Hall
Dr. Ball
Dr. Torgersen
Dr. Hamstreet
Federal North Iowa Grain Co
Farmers Elevator Co
Miller Feed Mill
Will Rickless
Intermill Inn
Gabel Produce
Titonka Savings Bank
Bonacker Bros
Keil Store
Petersen Barber Shop
Telephone Co
Tyke Theatre
Forest City Produce
Standard Oil Co
Titania Topic
Hoff Shoe
Bleich
Beaver Attracts White Town Citizens To Damming Beavers
Beavers spread through Iowa with a notable colony on the Maple River near Ida Grove. A dam across the stream backs water a quarter mile, drawing many visitors via a well used path from the road. Beavers have appeared in the Maple River in previous years but rarely built permanent dams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple River
Ida Grove
Iowa
County Planning Board Committee Appointed
Algona announces the county planning committee for agriculture with W J Grimms Wesley on soil conservation H J Bode Algona on corn loan G W Bleich Burt on debt adjustment J C Show Wesley on farm bureau Donald Lyons Elmore on sugar beet and a member from each township They work with the extension service of the State College at Ames and will attend a district conference at Mason City soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
County Planning Committee For Agriculture
W. J. Grimms
Wesley
Soil Conservation Committee
H. J. Bode
Corn Loan Committee
G. W. Bleich
Burt
J. C. .Show
Farm Bureau
Donald Lyons
Elmore
State College
Ames
Mason City
Two Newborns Reported as Scarlet Fever Quarantine Rises
On The Cradle Roll Mr and Mrs Bradford Buffington celebrate their first child born Thursday at the Ray Hansen home. Mr and Mrs Alvin Honken welcome a second son born Thursday but face a scarlet fever quarantine as the father is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Buffington
Ray Hansen
Alvin Honken
Honken
Methodist Church Notes With Pastor W. L. Patterson
Sunday School at 10. Willis Phelps superintendent. morning worship at 11. Christmas program by Sunday School pupils Thursday 7:80. Offering for World Service missionary work. Morning worship 9:30. Sunday School 10:80. Christmas program Wednesday 7:30, Dec 28. World Service offering at this service. Upper Room copies for Jan 1937 available at 6 cents each. order now from Pastor or Mrs. Ray Hangen. few left from first order. more soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noan
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Damestia Appliy An Eg Anegg
Ceres Iseslianegug Farm
James D. Breen
Lutheran Church Notes
Wine Program AT Buffalo Consolidated
Harm Borkholt
District Court — News
Ben Hopkins
Lucile Hopking
W. A. Ladendorf
Levi J. Hendren
Gobelin Co, Inc
Sorensen
DrugsCo
John S. Crowell Et al
Kossuth County
County Planning Board
Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Willis Phelps
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