Red Cross Donations Total Flood Relief Gifts
Contributions to the American Red Cross flood relief funds received since last press date include amounts from G0 BW Callies Fred Hagen Med VanHove Robert Ringsdorf John A Harms Smidt Lynn Keuchenreuther Portland Township Dist No 1 Clara Osland Ernest P Hangen John Radmaker Carrie Bonacker Sth grade Titonica Mr and Mrs H J Busg Ramsey Aid and Congregation Ronie Janssen Elmer Mechler Larmond Intermill Willis Peps totaling multiple donors with amounts ranging from 50 cents to several dollars.
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American Red Cross
Callies
Eeysse
Fred Hagen
Med VanHove
Seer Reese
Robert Ringsdorf
John A. Harms
Nko Smidt
Csees
Lynn Keuchenreuther
Portland Township
Clara Osland
Ernest P. Hangen
John Radmaker
Carrie ‘Bonacker
Titonica
H. J
Collision at end of Main St near Boyd Panukuk corner
Tuesday evening collision at the Boyd Panukuk corner at the town’s north end involved Will Schram and Antone Panunkuk. Antone, leaving town westbound, and Will, entering town from the west, remained on the proper side but Will failed to navigate the turn, side-swiping Antone’s car and causing considerable damage. Antone sustained possible internal injuries and was ordered to bed for several days after physician care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Will Schram
Antone Panunkuk
Boyd Panukuk
Antone
Will
Swanson to enter University Hospital for medical checkup
J. W. Swanson left Wesley on Monday morning for Iowa City to enter University Hospital for a complete physical examination. He has performed hard manual labor for years and seeks medical attention and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
W. Swanson
Wesley
Iowa City
University Hospital
Methodist Church Notes Pastor Patterson Services and Meetings
Methodist Church notes feature Pastor W L Patterson welcoming Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. and Morning Worship at 11:00. Haworth League led by Clarice Falk at 7:30. Dorcas Class holds all day meeting at Mrs Hol AT Doan's home. For details contact Mrs Ross Buffington Mrs Tom Young or Mrs Harvey Johnson.
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Haworth League
Clarice Falk
Dorcas
AT. Doan
Ross Buffington
Tom Young
Harvey Johnson
Baby Girl Johnette Judith Born in Mason City
Mr and Mrs J B Bleich welcomed a baby girl named Johnette Judith born Sunday Feb 7 at Park Hospital Mason City. The newborn weighed eight pounds ten ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnette Judith
J. B. Bleich
Park Hospital
Mason City
Fragmented verse on Jesus crucifixion and guilt
A historical verse fragment reflects on the crucifixion scene and personal guilt. The speaker contemplates public shaming, inaction, and moral remorse, asking forgiveness for passive complicity and regret.
Blocker Roads Curtail Town News Output
Heavy fall weather and road blockades slow town reporting as crews clear routes and restore traffic. Officials urge drivers to avoid main arterials and expect delays through the day. Community events and notices are postponed until safe travel returns.
Correction on Druggist Mutual origins misstate
The Upeor Des Moines misattributes founding to Algona. Druggist Mutual originated in Titonka, housed on main street in the Titonka Savings Bank building. Initial policies were issued from Titonka and printed by the Titonka Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upeor
Des Moines
Mutual
Algona
Titonka
Main Street
Titonka Savings Bank
Twin daughter swallows safety pin saved by mother nurse
The year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Blanchard swallowed a small open safety pin on Monday. Her mother, a trained nurse, removed it without a physician. The pin was spread open when extracted and Janet suffered no ill effects.
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Wallet
Oscar Blanchard
Janet
Creamery hosts February Boys 4-H meeting led by A J Brown
The Boys 4 H club met at the creamery with county agent A J Brown in charge. He outlined project options: Hybrid Corn, Corn Yield, and Poultry. Eight former members and two new ones attended, with members yet to choose a project.
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A. J. Brown
Schoolmasters Club Discusses County Music Festival Plans
At a meeting at the Algona Hotel Monday evening C A Hoon T A Dunmire and Emery Stewart then school faculty members attended the schoolmasters club. They discussed plans for the annual county music festival held each spring with schools from every town in the county represented in vocal and instrumental music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hoon
T. A. Dunmire
Emery Stewart
Algona Hotel
Rites Held for Mrs Guy M Butts in Wesley
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 30 PM at the Wesley Methodist church for Mrs Guy M Butts following a week long illness She was born Mayme Ehlerson February 28 1872 oldest daughter of Fred and Mrs G Ehlers of Plymouth She married Guy M Butts in 1893 and helped in the bank until 1911 A Rebecca lodge leader state officer and 1927 28 Rebecca Assembly president she leaves her husband a sister and two brothers Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Wesley correspondent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy M. Butts
Methodist
Wm. Galbreth
Masdns City
Arthur Bottom
Butts
Mayme Ehlerson
Fred G. Ehlers
Plymouth
Wesley
Rebecca Lodge
Rebecca Assembly
Gleason
Allen City
Ill
Fred Ehlers
Seattle
Washington
Harry Ehlers
Evergreen Cemetery
Electrification Projects Awarded in Carroll and Gowrie
Glidden Co op awards 58 mile line contract to Hoak Construction of Des Moines for 48 282 46 with about 160 customers served. Gowrie Co op awards 25 mile line contract to Hoak Construction Co for 25 508 17 with about 70 customers served.
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Carroll
Iowa
Glidden Rural Electric Cooperative
Glidden
Hoak Construction Company
Des Moines
Webster
Gowrie Rural Electric ‘Cooperative Association of
Gowrie
Towa
Hoak ‘Construction Co
Wesley Co-ops Report Strong 1936 Business
The Farmers Co-Operative Society of Wesley held its annual meeting with over 200 stockholders present. 1936 was among its best years with sales of 36,865,564 dollars and gross income of 25,620.32 dollars. Net profit after deductions totaled 13,539.56 dollars, with allocations to surplus, state reserve, educational fund, and interest on stock, leaving 6,071.36 dollars plus prior balance to fund a patronage dividend set pro rata by grain and other commodity purchases. Six regular employees rise to more during peak seasons. Officers were John F. Loebig president, W. J. Wrimms vice president, John N. Ludwig treasurer, Olaf Finnemark secretary. Directors included Clarence Ward, Wallace Donovan, John Carlson, Claus Traks and Henry Sherman, who filled an unexpired term. Hol Hildman and Alfred Erdman managed elevator and lumber departments respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Loebig
W. J. Wrimms
Homer Downs Moves to Class A Sales Role at Mid-Continent Oil
Homer Downs, longtime local tank man for Mid-Continent Oil Company, has been reassigned as a Class A salesman overseeing bulk agents across a wide territory from Titonka to Spencer and Hatherville to Buffalo Center. He will continue to live in Titonka and start his new duties once a suitable replacement is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Downs
Mid-Continent Oil Company
Waterloo
Titanka
Spencer
Hatherville
Buffalo
Center
Titonka
Six Grade Exams At Rural School This Friday
The regular eighth grade exams for rural school pupils were held at the school house Friday with more tests to follow in May. Students who took exams at Titonka include Viola Gray Julia Hansen Greta Sloper Harold Beenken Clarence Loats James Puttstock John Penning Evelyn Schutter Betty Dreesman John Murra Walter Klasse Margaret Everding Willie Kruse Francis Bruns Arline Klassy Robert Boekelman John Abbsn Harold Ricklefs Clarence Gingrich Anna Reinken Anna H Alke Herman Welhousen Lois Graham and George Moore.
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Titonka
Viola Gray
Julia Hansen
Greta Sloper
Harold Beenken
Clarence Loats
James Puttstock
Sheriff Takes Stoner to Pen for Murder
Last week Wednesday Sheriff Casey transported Harry Stoner to Fort Madison to serve a life term for murder. It was expected Glen McVay, also involved, would be moved to Anamosa for a three year term within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Casey Loss
Harry Stoner
Fort Madison
Glen McVay
Anamosa
Reformed Church Notes Amid Weather Disruptions
Weather caused road blocks, canceling last Sunday services. This Sunday plans include Sunday School at 9:30, German service at 10:30, and baptism by request. Mission offerings move to February 14 if possible. scripture passage John 1: starting at verse 12 for at home reading.
Kobus Tjaden Farm Sale Announcement
Kobus Tjaden a pioneer farmer and politician in German township near the Reformed church will hold a public sale of his personal property on Wednesday February 7. The sale starts at 1 PM sharp. He has rented his farm to neighbors but will not move to town remaining at the old home. He invites attendance at his sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kobus Tjaden
Reformed Church
Tjaden
Veteran Court Reporter Ill With Double Pneumonia
Algona-Matt Grier, long serving court reporter, fell ill in Heatherville while attending Judge Heald's court and is hospitalized in Estherville with double pneumonia. He is well known across the region and has many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Matt Grier
Hmmelsburg
Heatherville
Public Library Receives Traveling Library Titles for Check Out
The Titonkg Public Library has received a shipment from the Des Moines traveling library. Books now ready for readers include Barberry Gate by Abbott. The Great Good Man by Barton. Pope and Fifina by BonTEMpg. Training of Wild Animals by Bostock. Land of Nursey Rhyme by Daglish. St. Nicholas Book of Science by Darrow. Finch's Fortune by Delgroche. Tuesday Club Murders by Christie. Master Faster by Defield. Old Pybus by Deeping. Pony Express Goes Through by Driggs. Samaritans of Molokai by Dutton. Famous Adventures and Prisons Capses of the Civil War. Her Son's Wife by Canfield. Marco Polo Junior by Franck. Long Pennant by LaFarge. Arrowsmith by Lewis. Mystery of the Rabbit's Paw by Jepson. Starbrace by Kaye. Outline of World History for Boys and Girls by Knapp. Coronet by Komroff. Understanding Heart by Kyne. Boy Scouts Year-Book by Mathews. Here and Now Story Book by Mitchell. Modern Essays by Morley. Meals for Small Families by Mowat. At War With Pontiac by Munroe. Waters Under the Earth by Ostenso. Skinny Windy by Parker. Sarah's Dakin by Robinson. Wise Little Donkey by Segur. Animal Heroes by Seton. Principal Girl by Snaith. Wintersmoon Wise. Children of the Ghetto by Zangwill.
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Titonkg Public Library
Des Moines
Barberry Gate
Fifina
Dedlafield
Old Pybus
Deeping
Pony Express
Driggs “Samaritans
Molokai
Dutton
Capes
Canfield
Marco Polo
Morley
Pontiac
Munroe
Ostenso
Parker
Sarah
Robinson
Seton
Naith
Wintersmoon
Teachers Alumni Meeting Set for February 18 at Algona Hotel
The first Alumni gathering for the Town State Teachers College in this area will be held February 18 at the Algona Hotel. A.G. Puller, director of Alumni at the college, will attend the session in Kossuth County. About 136 alumni are registered with more likely untraced. Rev. Calvin Schnucker of Titonka Ramsey Church leads the planning. Alumni names in the district include T.A. Dunmire, Roma Mf Fritsinger, Delmar Henderson, Clarine J. Johnson, Martha Johnson, Raymond Koestler, Anna Ladd, Ida Sachau, Magdalen Sartor, Mabel Tutton, and Sarah Higby.
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Algona
A.G. Puller
Eri College
Feo
Kossuth
Calvin Schnucker
Union
T.A. Dunmire
Roma Mf Fritsinger
Jay Budlong
Delmar Henderson
Clarine J. Johnson
Martha O. Johnson
Raymond F. Bonacker
Raymond Koestler
Anna B. Ladd
Ida’ M. Sachau
Magdalen R. Sartor
John Bleich
Mabel HE. Tutton
Sarah Higby
County Fair Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the county fair annual board meeting J M Patterson was chosen president H L Vincent secretary and H J Bode treasurer The group also decided to celebrate the Fourth of July at the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
J. M. Patterson
H. L. Vincent
H. J. Bode
Titonia Telephone Co Annual Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders that the Titonia Telephone Co annual meeting will be held at the Tyke Theatre on February 20 at 1 30 PM. Secretary Mathilda Falk signed the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonia Telephone Co
Tyke Theatre
Mathilda Falk
Marriage Licenses Issued in Local Areas
Four marriage licenses were issued recently. Elmer Junkermerey and Hsther Logeman of Ledyard, F. H. Hutchins and Trene Palzeill of Algona, Warner Hahle of Algona and Mildred Hirach of Burt, Lawrence J. Bergman and Marion McGuire of Bancraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Dan Cupid
Wake
Elmer Junkermerey
Hsther Logeman
Ledyard
F. H. Hutchins
Trene Palzeill
Warner Hahle
Mildred Hirach
Burt
Lawrence J. Bergman
Marion , McGuire
Bancraft
Lutheran Church Notes Confirmation Instruction
Fragmentary notice from a church page indicates confirmation instruction and services scheduled on Saturday at 1 00 PM and Sunday events in the evening and afternoon. The text is garbled but references English service and a Sunday schedule with afternoon activities.
District Court News in Brief Adjourns. many cases dismissed
District court was in session last week through Friday with the petit jury set to return Tuesday. A cleanup of criminal dockets led to dismissal or continuance in numerous cases including Wright, Evans, Smith, Ellingson, Riley, Jorgensen, Canada, Peck, Ross, German, Murtha, Thorn, Ristau, Thorn, Logan, Underdahl, Boeckholt, Hundsess, Arthur Boeckholt, McVay, and others. Civil actions listed include Injunctions, detinue, and damages, with verdicts noted in a truck case and administrative matters pending next term. Mayme Murphy appointed administrator. Writ of attachment and estate matters proceeding.
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John Wright
L. H. Evans
Paul Smith
Martin Ellingson
Douglas Riley
Harold Jorgensen
James H. Canada
Bruce H. Peck
Ernest Ross
Howard German
J. A. Murtha
Floyd Eggert
W. H. Reimers
James Thorn
Arthur Ristau
Jim
Thorn
J. Logan
Ey Underdahl
Herman Boeckholt
G. Hundsnéss
Arthur Boeckholt
Glen McVay
Anamosa
Anthony Schmitt
F. J
Bess Greenwood
Smith Produce Co
H. Michel
Kossuth County
ALGONA NEWS ITEMS AND LOCAL NOTES
Examiners for drivers licenses had no sessions this week and will return February 16. J B Passell, Kirch laundry dry cleaning manager, was in an auto mishap Sunday night with minor injuries. M W Garmer collided with his car on South Hall Street, tipping it and causing damage. Cecil and Orville Thoreson, Richard and Mrs Theodore Anderson toured California and Oregon, Washington and British Columbia over Christmas, returning via the northern route and facing dust storms in Wyoming and Nebraska. Dale Clark reports for January: 329 tested, 276 milking, 53 dry, average 671 pounds milk per cow and 26 pounds butterfat. Roy Satchett led with 1023 pounds milk and 379 butterfat. State December averages: 24.9 pounds butterfat and 612 pounds milk per cow. Justice P A Dawson offers application blanks for boys to attend Citizens Military Training Camps July 6 to August 7. Kossuth quota is 11, age 17 or over, four camps makes an officer’s commission.
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J. B. Passell
Kirch Laundry
M. W. Garmer
South Hall Street
Cecil
Orville Thoreson
Swea
Richard Anderson
Theodore Anderson
Roy Satchett
Union Township
Justice P.A. Dawson
Kossuth
Sveral
Weed Eradication Meeting in Algona
Weed Commissioners and others meet in the Algona court room on February 17 to discuss better weed killing methods. Dr. R H Porter of Iowa State College will be principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
R. H. Porter
Iowa State College
Capitol Speeder Arrested By Des Moines Man Struck By Patrol
Algona resident Fred Goreham of Des Moines was cited for speeding on No 18 by Patrolmen West and Sterzing. He was fined 10 dollars with 2 dollars costs by Justice Dawson. Half of the fine was suspended upon payment of the remaining balance.
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Capitol
Algona
Fred Goreham
Des Moines
West and
Sterzing
Justice Dawson
Board Sets 1987 Wages Algona Meeting Minutes
The Board of Supervisors on 1 Feb approved county road work wages for 1937 with rates for patrol foreman 40c, mechanics 55c, patrol labor 35c, extra labor 30c, and road dragging 50c per mile with 4 horses. Bonds for township officers were approved and treasurer and county engineer bonds were authorized. Semi annual county treasurer report and engineer and treasurer reports were approved along with reports by mayor C F Specht and Justice H B White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Geo P. Hawcett
Bureau
H. M. Smith
C. F. Specht
Algona
H. B. White
Doan Oyster Supper Aids Red Cross Flood Relief
The Doan community hosts an oyster supper Thursday evening February 11 at the Doan church. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross for flood relief.
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Doan
Red Cross
Tratrix Estate: Leighton Misbach Appointed Administrator
Leigh ton Misbach named administrator of the estate of Joseph Misbach, with duties to manage assets, debts, and final settlement under Probate Court authority. Unknown dates or additional heirs not specified in the fragment.
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Tratrix
Joseph Misbach
Leighton Misbach
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Jesus
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Walst
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Tilvar
Stoner
Kaye
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Kyne
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Mathiews
Mitchell
County Fair
Lutheran Church Notes
District Court News
Mayme Murphy
Thos
Rose Murphy
Lloyd BH
Mauer
Chandis Smith
James
Murphy Mayme Murphy
Algona News
Coast Guard
Indiana
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Raspiraet
Regent Indiana
White River
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