County building repairs needed total 843000
A survey by allied construction firms reports Kossuth county homeowners face more than 843000 in five years for remodeling and repairs. Some 6587 dwellings need work including kitchen updates baths showers and extra rooms. Most projects financed by savings or down payments amid wartime material shortages and labor constraints.
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Kossuth
National Building Council
Galbraith
Kossuth County
R. IE. Jordan
East 40Th
New York City
Isebrand to be discharged from the military service
Public Information Office reports Morris M. Isebrand of Titanka Town among 1000 high point Army and Navy veterans aboard the U S S Maryland returning to the States as part of the Magic Carpet fleet leaving Pearl Harbor December 10 and due in Seattle around December 16 to begin discharge formalities.
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Public Information Office
Commander Service Forch
United States
Pearl Harbor
Morris M. Isebrand
Titanka Town
Navy
Maryland
Pearl Haabor
Seattle
Wesley News brief highlights many local Christmas events
The community reports numerous local happenings from births and family visits to Christmas parties and church events. Highlights include the birth of a baby girl to the Ricke family at General Hospital Algona, multiple circle and club gatherings, soldiers home for holidays, and school and sports notes amid holiday travel and illnesses.
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George Ricke
General Hospital
Algona
Rickes
Gloria Simpson
Carson Simpson
Mercy
John Amesbury
George Aldrich
JL. L. Pfeffer
August Garman Land
Margaret Schaller Bt Corwith
Willing
Clarence Ward
Stitch
J. A. Riggs
Dorcas
Chas. Kraus
Ernie Hutchinson
Clarence Nelson
Nelson
Lucille Eisenbacher
Earl Ward
Waterloo
John Deere Implement Company
Irene Hanig
Walter Drummer
St. Joseph’s Church
Richard George
Clarence Dornbelt
Paul Berger
Fort Shelling
Berger
Army
Matt Hildman
Earl
Irene Studer
Viola Studer
Julius Kelch
Ussherville
Dorothy Shaver
Indiana
Tom McMahon
Louis Kent
Burt
Pfe
Paul Lorenz
Wisconsin
Julius Lorenz
Art Oberhelm
Corwith
Santa Claus
Wesley
Albert Neuroth
Jack Grant
Pat
Britt
Marshalltown
Jeane Elizabeth
Edward
Cal) Johnson
Camp Crowder
Carl Johnson
L.ly
Lester Larson
Arvin
Sam Alne
Rosalie
Leonard Alne
Washington, D. Ic
Ames
Ed Hildman
St. Paul
Herman Lyon
Delmar Pommerening
Selma Carlson
Clifford
Wabhen
Swea City
Albert Martinelli
Aline
Pitzenberger
Harold Martinek
Will Martinek
Jerry
Red) Olson
California
Louis Cink
Geo. Cink
Will Lyon
Chicago
Annie Reng
Wilsons Happy in Albany Oregon in new home
John and Hazel Wilson report Christmas greetings from Albany Oregon sharing how their move from Minnesota to Oregon went. They describe cold weather, good business with no cabin vacancies since April, and Hazel’s cooking as excellent while Woodrow Satchetts enjoys his job. They note recovery from an operation last winter and send best wishes to friends.
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Fras
Hazel
Mrs. Clark
John
Ramsey Reformed Church Service and Christmas Program
Snuttjer pastors morning worship at 10 30 in German with Sunday School at 9 30. Christmas program postponed due to bad weather and set for next Sunday at 7 30. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday January 2 at 1 30. New Years Day English service January 1 at 10 30. No catechism class this week.
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Ramsey Reformed Church
Snuttjer
Ladies Aid
Immanuel Lutheran to Hold English Services Next Sunday
Rev William Plant announces English services at 10530 next Sunday with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30. The Christmas service is scheduled for next Sunday. New Year s Day service will be held at 10 30 with no New Year s Eve service. No confirmation classes Saturday.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Wm. Plant
Good Hope Lutheran
Alfred C. Mardorf
American Lutheran Church
Brotherhood
Methodist Church announces New Year services and events
Donald H. James, Pastor, leads morning worship at 11 and Sunday school at 10. Evening youth programs, watch night service from 10 to 12 15 with a 11 30 special, Christmas sacks distribution, and a quarterly conference Friday at 8 to vote on a new church. Building fund reports strong support. DOAN Morning Worship at 10. Sunday School at 9 30.
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Methodist Church
Donald H. James
Shutina
Harold Taft
Mari F. Burgess
Building Fund Committee
Goa
Postponed December American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was postponed. Rehabilitation chairman Mabel Petersen reports two one pound boxes of homemade candy were shipped to the department office on December 18 to be given to hospitalized veterans at Christmas time.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Mabel Petersen
Department
Wed December 18 wedding of Elton Huisman and Harmina Gelder
Elton Huisman and Harmina Gelder were married at the Huisman home west of Titonka with Rev. Frank Snuttier officiating the double ring ceremony. Attendants were Janet Wilsgan and Stoffer Gelder. Huisman recently enlisted in the army. wedding date marks the groom’s parents' 27th anniversary.
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Elton Huisman
Harmina Gelder
Byldegronnt
Houtonniere
Pfc
Hullaman
Fort Snelling
Minneapolis
Christmas Snowfall Stuns Titonka with 16 Inches
Christmas morning delivered about 16 inches of snow in Titonka. The quiet day saw no travel or mall activity as residents stayed home. Snow plows cleared main street while piles reached three to four feet. Bing Crosby would have sung of a white Christmas amid the deep freeze.
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Bing Crosby
Titonka
Stores Closed on New Year's Day in Titanka
Titanka stores will be closed all day New Year’s Day. The bank and post office will also close early with limited service. Only morning mail arrives and rural delivery stops after 10 o’clock. Cows suffer when milkers stay idle too long.
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Titanka
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Wesley News
Albany
Oregon
Doan
Fer Gelder
Wellsburg
Mrs. Homer Downs
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Garner
Patty
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