Red Cross Notes Correction and February Shipment
The Red Cross notes report a correction of a 4 48 error involving L FY Krause and Robert Krause in German Township. Donations include one dollar each from Mrs Tom Swango and Avis Baker for Red Cross funds. A prize 2x2 inch wipe was made by Sumner Hudson at the work room Saturday event. A February 7 shipment lists 78 triangular muslin bandages 30 fed gauze rolls 671 gauze wipes 4x4 in 5 hospital bed shirts 14 pajamas winter 18 sweaters 3 wristlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Fogs
L. FY
Sumner Hudson
Red Cross
Chandler Ward Golden Wedding Celebrated
Mr and Mrs Chandler Ward celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on February 9 as family and friends gathered. They were early Kossuth county settlers arriving from Jo Daviess County Illinois on June 1 1869, traveling with oxen before railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler Ward
Ward
Kossuth County
Elizabeth Rachel Clar
Jo Davis County
Illinois
Geo, S. Hansen
John Briggs
Ralph Klenk
Oxford
Mra. Klenk
Mr and Mrs George Schutter Celebrate Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Schutter observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Friday February 8 inviting neighbors and friends to celebrate with games and a feast. Their nine children attended, and the couple are praised for their honesty industriousness and reliability, with readers hoping for a golden anniversary ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schutter
Laidley Seeks Fourth Term as County Recorder
Mrs. W. F. Laidley of Algona announces candidacy for County Recorder. She has served three terms and aims to succeed herself. Described as efficient and accommodating, she may face no opposition in the June primary or November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Laidley
W. F. Laidley
Algona
Epworth League Social Friday Night at M E Church
Epworth League announces a Friday social at the M E Church. Bring a Valentine for a jolly evening rain or shine priced at a small dime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fepworth League
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Wallpaper edition delayed Ready Prints for Elizabeth Weekly News
The January 23 wallpaper edition of the Elizabeth Weekly News faced delays due to freight disruption. Editor Frank Foster noted future supply by express to avoid freight delays and a regular issue would follow. Other notes mention ads and home news amid wartime conditions. Also lists for sale include Riverside base burner range, washing machine, potatoes, and a lawn mower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Frank Foster
Express
Eltyist
Foster
J. S. Ashmore
Salh
Riverside
Riverside Range
Portland Gleanings and Local Happenings Review
Portland notes report travel by R A Bleich and D B H Fitch to Titanica lagdl and Des Moines for a visit and wrestling match, with Mrs Bushman visiting in Woden to meet her granddaughter. Red Cross sewing, family visits, illnesses, coal deliveries, and community farewells fill the week with brief notices and local color.
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R. A. Bleich
D. BH. Fitch
Yed Tingedorf
Roy Lingsdorf
Des Moines Thursay
Doige
Portland
Vera Stott
Wyot
Ed Bartlett
Lewis
Albert Bonkofske
Burt
Lee Philips
Plum Creek
Jas. Lewick
U. and I. Circle
Fairview
North Portland
B. Isenberger
Red Cross
D. EB. Fitch
R. A. Bilelch
G. E. Stgsbee
Lucille
Fred Stow
Middlecroft
Leona Putz
Ardis Mann
Des Moines
Simon Wabben
Algona N
Lloyd Duncan
H. J. Jatz
Arthur Philips
D. E. Fitch
Neva Sicile Weds William Shipler in Burt Iowa Marriage
Neva Sicile daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Ringsdorf of Burt married William Bryan Shipler from Fergus Falls Minnesota Thursday evening at seven o clock. The ceremony in Burt featured Eldon Harris singing I love you truly and a ring ceremony by Rev S H Aten. The couple will reside in Waterloo Iowa.
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Will Ringsdorf
Burt
Neva Sicile
William Bryan Shipler
Fergus Falls
Minnesota
Hazell Harris
Wesley
Eldon Harris
S. H. ‘Aten
Clarence Anderson
Celia Anderson
Tressie Ringsdorf
Roy Ringsdorf
Miss Helen Hagan Marries Twin Groom Near Algona
Miss Helen Hagan daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hagan wed Gordon Jorgensen a neighbor farmer at the home of her sister Mrs Frank Vera in Algona Rev Todd of the M E church officiated The bride and groom are twins and will set up on a farm north of Algona in March Congratulations are extended for happiness and prosperity
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Helen Hagan
Frank Hagan
Algona
Frank Vera
Gordon Jorgensen
Todd
M. EB
Algona March
Titonka Birthday Party Invite At M E Church
Club notes urge members to prepare ten little sacks for birthday cards and deliver to the social committee by Saturday. A public birthday party at M E Church Titonka Iowa will be held Thursday February 21 at 7 30 p m with a coin sack invitation available at Titonka Motor Co and Falk Motor Co on February 20 and 21 and at the church after 7 am on February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Titonka
Iowa
Titonka Motor Co
Falk Motor Co
Memorial Services and Tax Notice Invade the Church and Town
The article recalls a Sunday schedule with a memorial service for the Tuscania survivors and an evening sermon titled To Sit Still Is to Die. It also prints a U S Internal Revenue notice urging residents to file income tax returns by March 1, warning penalties for delinquency and promising government aid to taxpayers.
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U. S. Internal Revenue Tax Collector
Dubuque
Tople
Iowa
Uncle Sam
Essay Contest for Free Trip to State Fair
Announcement for the Iowa State Fair Boys Camp contest in Kossuth County. One farm boy aged 16 to 19 with good character will be chosen to attend under contest rules. Theme is How the Farmer Boy Can Help Win the War. Submit essays to County Superintendent Shirley, Algona, Iowa by March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iossuth
Shirley
Algona
Iowa
Shovel Day Sees Large County Engagement
County Superintendent Shirley reports a strong county wide response to Fuel Administrator Garfield plan. About 2,500 coal shovels were tagged by students to remind families to conserve coal for Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Tople
Garfield
Uncle San
Notice to settle debts for AR residents
Notice to AR residents who owe the undersigned to call and settle accounts by March 1 with cash or bankable note. Signed by Dr. R. M. Wallace. The text quotes Webster on the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Wallace
Hadler's sale and local notes from Titonka and surrounding towns
Hadler announces a public sale of livestock and farm machinery on February 25 in Titonka. The column records numerous local visits, sales, moves, and small events across Algona area towns including Burt, Woden, Wesley, Germania, and Titonka, with notes on auctions, road travel, church services, and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Stevens
R. M. Kienk
Phil Aman
Sexton
Wm. Noble
Germania
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Tom Swango
Avis Bakerich
Red Boss
Mrs. Chandler Ward
Anders Geo. Schutier
Mrs. Fisher
A. R. Cuthbert
Webster
Hadler’s
Ludington
German Township
Bert Hudson
L. HB. Yost
Algona Montag
John W. Lamoreux
Theo. P. Worsley
Nevada
Titonica
Misa Ruth Kivist
Greene
J. W. Lamoreux
Reed Anderson
Route 2
John Krull, Jr
Woden
Johnny Govern
Portland Township
Leo Breen
Milton Pringle
John Boekelman
H. Boekelman
Fred Mayland
Minnie and
Amine
Heyo Boekelman
Henry Meyer
W. J. Denton
Mike Kennedy
Clear Lake
Wm. Lamoreux
Sam French
J. H. Queal & Co
Livermore
Garner
Geo. Akens
J. H. Smith
8. J. Ramsey
Mia
Geo
Alice
Kanawha
Delmar Benner
Whittemore
Whittemore Telephone Exchange
Peter Young
San Antonio
Texas
Mr. Young
H. E. Baack
J. F. Fisher
Kansas City
John Lang
Bancroft
J L. Wickern
Barron
Wis
Ireland
L. B. Larsen
Huntington Park
Los Angeles
Cal
Courier
G. W. Paine
Algona 13
Chas. Wortman
Mr. Wortman
Kossuth
John Cunningham
Hadler
W. ¥. Hadler
Gould
Wmn. Smith
Buffalo Center
Mr. Smith
Albert Nelson
George
Hudson
Algopa
Nugent
W. T. Brown
Greeley, Coly
Mr. Brown
Milwaukee Depot
van Hansen
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Van
Nellie M. Ludington
Blonday
Mabel Charleson
Ingwarl Gangstee
John Overgard
O. J. Petersen
Elmore Eye
Postminster Finnell
Washington
Nitonka
A A. R. Cuthbert
Henry Smith
Walter Smith
Mraw G. J. Rike
Halsey
Oregon
J. W. Brown
Chicago
J. Brown
Swango & Brown
Brown
Oesterreicher
Louie
CG. H. McNider
Mason City
H. Austin
Wm. Yanser
Worsley
Robert Ward
Town
Titania
Johnny Cunningham
Ekmore
Minn
Data Sallagher
Dan
Elmora
Johnny
Clarence
Fanily
Elmore
al Stable
Bort
Neal Smith
Titanica
J. B. Buns
Titonka Ice Co
J. F. Krause
Retary
John Isebrand
J. E Hans
D111
W. F. Calliles
Wallace
Titenka
Sartor
Kossuth County State Bank
Businexis
Col
Spencer
Sherri
Doughty
Sampson
Moulds
Indhin
Spencer Ty
J. W. Wadsworth
Algona Bank
Coat. Spencer
Doughty Col
Joe
Roy
Courfer
Dickinson
Congress
Murtagh
Dhemiscrat
Bob
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