Forty Years of Service in the Ministry
A veteran pastor recalls four decades serving two congregations in Grimes and Bowton, Iowa, detailing arduous travel by team and train through snowbound roads, multi-language services, and mission work across Perry, Bouton, Rockwell City, and Des Moines. He describes church building efforts, a new Bouton church in 1911, and his role in school and community boards, with vivid memories of winter journeys and pastoral duties from 19th into 20th century Iowa.
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Bouton
Madrid
Milwaukee R. R
Grimes
Chicago
Trai
Tronton
Mission South-Wast
Perry
Rockwell City
Laws
Des Moines
Chestnut Street
Minburn
Dallas Center
McDivett’s Grove
II Pery
Germin
Wis
Age of Rey On St Valentine’s Day
The speaker says their age is 26 years, noting they feel 25 in spirit. They claim their birthday is on Valentine’s Day and reference being born in 1870, implying a method to compute age each year.
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Rey
LT Wis
St. Valence Day
Mid-Continent Oil official attends Des Moines school week
TA Blelehim Des Moines J A Bleich of the Mid-Continent Oil company left early Monday morning for Des Moines to spend the week at the Mid-Continent Oil school session for managers and agents. Abbe Winter, a Republican supervisor candidate, had a birthday surprise last Wednesday night with a group of fishermen aiding his 49th birthday. twelve friends attended games and refreshments.
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Blelehim
Des Moines
J. A. Bleich
Mid-Continent
Shetr
Winters
Abbe Winter
Hog’s 22 Inch Tail Sparks Hog Claim Record
A. Q. Smith butchered a hog weighing about 600 pounds. The claim of its size was proven when he produced a 22 inch tail, measured tip to tip, prompting disbelief that such a big hog could exist. The tail served as a striking demostration of the animal’s large size.
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A. Q. Smith
A. Q
Mike Ahrend's Public Sale Near Burt Iowa
Mike Ahrend and his wife, longtime community members five miles south of town, announce a public sale in February lith. They have moved near Burt to a farm they own east of town, after painting and renovating the buildings. Neighbors and Burt residents praise them as good neighbors and say local friends will ensure proper conduct.
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Mike Ahrend
Mike
Burt
Titanka
Wesley
Aged Lady 93 Seriously Injured in Bed Accident
Mrs. Wm. Cooper age 93 living with her daughter near Sexton fell from her bed last Friday breaking her hip. She was treated at Algona hospital then returned home to care by Mrs. Mabel Durland and Dr. Pierre Sartor. Pioneer settler of Portland township she moved to Wyoming twenty years ago after selling the family farm and later lived with her daughter. recovery may take months.
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Wm. Cooper
A. J. Martineck
Sexton
Algona Hospital
Mabel Durland
Pierre Sartor
Portland
Wyoming
Cooper
Beet vs Turkey Profits Highlight Farm Realities
A Bancroft Register report notes a southern Minnesota town shifted thousand tons of beets from about six hundred acres and another town shipped two carloads of turkeys earning two hundred forty thousand dollars, ten times beet revenue. It discusses Callins Farms struggles and family farming viability amid price drops.
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Minnesota
Bancroft Register
Notice to Stockholders Thonka Velephona annual meeting
Notice to stockholders announces Thonka Velephona company annual meeting in 1.C.C.F. Hall February 20, 1982 at 2 p m. for electing a director and transacting any business that may legally come before the meeting. Secretary Mrs J C Newville signs the notice.
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Thonka Velephona Company
1.C
Titonka Creamery Elects Officers for 1932
Titonka Cooperative Creamery stockholders renew Chris Brandt as director and EB Hansen as secretary with Wm Boyken as treasurer. Board reelects Aug Schram president, Brandt vice president, Pontelsen as buttermaker. Creamery reports higher butter output but lower dollars received, notes $8,000 surplus, debt free, prices steady at 26.29 cents.
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Titonkce Cooperativn Jreamery
Chris Brandt
EB. P. Hansen
Wm. Boyken
Cranmery Board
Aug. Schram
John Pontelsen
Chicago
New York
Dairy Dollars Showdown In Kossuth No 1 Cow Testing
Kossuth county dairymen focus on cow barn economics as the Kossuth No 1 association reports 291 cows averaging 645 pounds of milk and 25.7 pounds fat for January. High herds include Stoutenberg Jones Guernseys and Koestler Holsteins. Members track milk, fat, feed costs, and barn performance with trained testers to approach a 2 percent accuracy. The group participates in a state Better Sire Contest to promote proven sires and herd improvement.
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Kossuth
Stoutenberg & Jones
Guernseys
William Koestler
Association
Paul Leaverton
Kossuth No
Kossyth County
Kossuth No. 1
Lester
Daily Extension Service
Iowa
State College
Karl Schultz
Amos
Hra
Dary
Othara
Ff Auy
Garry Husbandry
Chy
Daly
Legion Meeting Tonight At Breen Post Hall
Legion hall hosts regular meeting of Breen Post American Legion this Thursday evening inviting attendance. Ten percent checks on proved claims against First National Bank Titomka Indiana will be distributed Saturday. Bring receiver's certificates.
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Legion
Breen Post
American Legton
Legion Hall
First National Bank
Titomka
Mecalver
Primary Law Changes Raise Nomination Signatures
The last General Assembly changed election laws requiring at least 1000 signatures for state officer nominations. County and district papers need 2 percent of local qualified voters, based on governor race totals. Township or city petitions require 25 signatures and must be filed 30 days before election.
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General Assembly
Manila Times
Round House Fire Destroys Titonka Engine Facility
A Titonka round house of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific burned Monday night with the engine and tender inside. Hostler Petersen and a fireman were away when the alarm came in, delaying response. An Estherville engine was sent to substitute, and the old engine will be repaired. future rebuilding by Rock Island is uncertain.
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Ofslock
Round House
Chicago
Rock Island
Paddlic
Titonka
Petersen
Br Ao
Estherville
Titouka
Otto H. Falk
George Bonacker Celebrates 32nd Birthday Party
George Bonacker hosted a Friday birthday gathering with friends marking his 32nd year. Guests played simple party games and enjoyed refreshments including ice cream and candy, with jokes about future visits on the 29th.
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George Bonacker
Goo
Bonacker
Luther League Meeting Notes And Dairy Award Highlights
The Luther League will meet next Sunday evening after a postponement due to severe cold. The confirmation class gathers weekly, with Sunday School at 10 am and German Sunday service at 11 am. A special offering will support church judges. Dairy judging committees assess pedigree and herd suitability, with awards from dairy clubs and the Iowa State Dairy Association for top bull groups and sire improvements, including a local dairyman Herman Bogouwhy winning a gold watch.
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Luther League
Iowa Ita “Dairy Association
Iowa State Dairy Association
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Tralzuly
Jersey
Save starving stock in South Dakota drive for feed
Community drive led by Carl Geisking to raise hay, corn, and funds for drought stricken South Dakota farmers. Donations of feed or money will fund a carload shipment to Red Cross designated towns, with receipts issued to donors and farmers. Call Topic office or Carl Geisking with contributions.
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South Dakota
Red Cross
Erater
Carl Gelsking
Titanka
Carl Geisking
Topic
Mrs Herman Sweers Returns From Mayo Clinic Visit
Mrs Herman Sweers of Britt, with sister Mrs 2 Buss, recently returned from Rochester Minnesota where Sweers went to be checked at the Mayo clinic and will come back later for further examinations. The Tatast reports William Ricklets may run as a Republican supervisor candidate in the June primary.
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Herman Sweers
Britt
Buss
Rochester
Minn
Sweergs
Mayo Clinic
Sweerns
Tatast
Wm. Ricklets
Advertise It Buyer Seeks Every Item in Tonka Stores
A brisk marketplace note from Tonka today urges aggressive advertising to move stock. It claims every item has a buyer and warns that unavailable goods will eventually become shabby and outdated if not sold promptly.
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T Tonka
Methodist Church Notes Show Busy Ladies Aids
The Ladies Aids at Titonka and Doan drew large crowds with about forty at Doan and near one hundred in Titonka. Next week Doan hosts lunch with Mrs Bolenous. Titonka hosts Wednesday lunch by the Aldermen. Dean had no service last Sunday but hopes for next Lord's Day pending road conditions.
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Titonka
Doan
Gibson
Bolenous
Dean
Wesley Man Weds St Benedict Girl
Wesley man George O. Goetz marries Clara J. Strike of Wesley at St Joseph's church in a nuptial high mass ceremony. Bride and groom come from respected families. a wedding breakfast followed, plans set for March 1 housekeeping on the King cattle farm northeast of Wesley.
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Wells
St. Joseph’s Church
Clara J. Strike
George O. Goetz
Wesley
Flea
Wessling
Dorothy Cooy
Roman Ricke
Rammenes
King Cattie Farm
George Coots
Henry Rigke
Mary Cooet
Mya
Geety
Klojapeter
Town Council Proceedings February 1 1982
The regular monthly meeting was held at eight p.m with Mayor Wolfe and councilors Sartor Panakus Stott Calites and Trachut present. Minutes were read and approved. A committee was formed to study acquisition of the defunct First National Bank building for town use and report within ten days.
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Wolfe
Sartoy
Panakus
Stott
Calites
Trachut
Sartor
Pannkuk
Rachut
Johannss Wibben
Lee C. Wolfe
Woiles
Interstate Power Co
Surlor
Wuehut
First National Bank of
TlLonka
Jepa
Pannhuk
Callies
Stott J
Wm. Boyken
Former Supervisor Ill With Eye Infection At Home
Dr C O Peterson, former supervisor, has been seriously ill at his home with an eye infection. His condition grew so grave a hospital transfer was considered, but latest reports say he is improving.
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C. O. Peterson
Ao Swea City Herald
Retired Couple Struggles Amid Hard Times Near Titonica
In Titonica on Friday Mr and Mrs Henry Beenken, who retired from farming last spring to a five acre tract near the school, face low spirits and hardship. The elderly couple, once frugal and hopeful for peaceful years, now endure worries despite their years of labor and saving.
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Titonica
Henry Beenken
Legion Auxiliary Reports Weather Delays and Community Efforts
Weather disrupted a Taydio party at Mrs Martha Petersen’s south of town with fourteen listening to the Americanism program from home. Meeting postponed. Martha Bonacker to report. Illnesss affected three members. dental campaign started in sixteen rural schools with flag code and first aid books distributed. Gifts to Frank Hoff and family noted. Christmas cheer fund aided 61,947 disabled veterans in 421 facilities. American Legion Auxiliary promotes Lag code study in Seventh and Eighth grades. appreciation to Consolidated school faculty and community friends. Sympathy extended to Mrs Alfred Jensen after a second major fire damage to her home. house to be rewired by fire department.
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Martha Petersen
M. Myrton Shelley
Petersen
Maretha Bonacker
Camilla Cooper
Galena Zwiefel
Nettie Pannhuk
Olive Bruns
Community Service
Prank Hoff
Veterans Bureau
Caldiers
American Legion Auxiliary
Hoon
Nellie Nelson
Mable Tutton
Martha Bonacker
Americanism
Glen
Anallivary Unit
Vealevans
Alfred Jensen
Hame
Mra. Insen
Bass
Ix Mantis
Slectule
Algong
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Ionesoba
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Damn Dodge
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Grintes
Callins Farms Company
Mathads
Callins Company
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Carney
Swoo City Herald
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WERK
Shepard
Mgr
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Wihittemore
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Frank Hagen
Commercoal
Lutheran Church Notes
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Beter
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Flolp
Newlod
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