Fransen Sonnenberg Wed In Holland Iowa Nuptials
Miss Lina Franzen daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Franzen north of Bee and Mr George Sonnenberg of Holland Iowa were married at three o clock Wednesday afternoon February 6. Rev A Kilian officiated at the new Lutheran church ceremony before more than one hundred friends. The bride wore white satin suede with veil and rhinestone wand, carried white roses and carnations. Attendants were Miss Alice Franzen and Edd Sonnenberg. A four course dinner followed and the home glowed pink and white by candlelight. The couple, honeymooning in Holland, plan to start housekeeping March first on a farm north of town owned by the groom's father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Franzen
Henry Franzen
Bee
George Sonnenberg
Floltand
Iowa
Three Oelock
A. Kilian
Alice
Edd Sonnenberg
Ben Sonnenberg
Franzen
League organized to conserve natural resources and outdoor life
The DILG Conservation League formed to combat commercial exploitation of outdoor America. It aims to conserve resources, protect wildlife, promote public parks, and support authorities in maintaining lands and waters in a natural state for wildlife and youth recreation. It also backs reforestation and opposition to harmful drainage. A separate note discusses a jury award and a controversial encounter involving Rep J H Jensen of Fen, described in hostile terms, highlighting tensions in Iowa politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
America
Iowa
Local Notes Record Visits and Illness Across Area
Miss Johanna Leats visited sister in Mason City. George Mussman and others listed for illness and travel. Community members make short trips to Algona Ledyard Elmore and Rochester. Family gatherings at Swea City Mason City and Blue Earth area. Funeral notices update Harvey Johnson’s father’s passing. services held in Spencer and burial in Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Leats
Michael Winter
Mason City
Herman Wirtjes Sr
Algona
George Mussman
G. A. Christ of
Ledyard
C.H. Rippentrop
Elmore
Jim Bruer
W. IE. Carlson
Swea City
T. M. Smith
Rochester
Minn
J. B
J. F. Smith
E. R. Wortley
Jessie Beckbolts
Homer Altizer
Irvin Altizer
la Verne
Maryin Liesvold
Mesdames Altizer
Blue Hath
Priscilla Club
4. Q. Smith
Kensington Club
W. HB. Gutknecht
Acorn Club
Raymond Smith
Harvey Johnson
Greenville
Iowa
Mary Rickard
Hidora
Miss Rickard
John Johnson
Buffalo’ Center
Mrs. Wm. Lamoreux Dies in Stevensville Montana
Mrs. Wm Lamoreux of Stevensville Montana died Friday night after a period of illness. A letter from Mr Lamoreux to Mrs Bonacker reported the death as a peaceful sleep. Funeral services were held Monday with interment in Stevensville. The family were longtime Titonka residents. Bake sale announced for Saturday afternoon at Pannkuk Brothers store by M B Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lamoreux
Stevensville
Montana
Pannkuk Brothers
M. B. Ladies Aid
Lost-Two Rat Terrier Puns Sought by Owner
Classified notice from Jake Gelgler seeking return of two rat terrier puns lost from his property on a Sunday morning. Parties are known and no questions asked. Reward implied. God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Jake Gelgler
WM Schutter Weds Miss Leota Dennis at Garner
The ceremony united William Schutter son of Geo G Schutter and Leota Dennis daughter of Grayton G Dennis of Titonia. The couple plans to reside on the Adolph Missal farm after March first with many friends extending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Wm. Schutter
Geo. G. Schutter
Leota Dennis
Grayton G. Dennis
Titonia
Pastor
Beulah Schutter
Alvis Young
Howly
Titonka
Adolph Missal
February holiday menus feature Lincoln and Washington ideas
The piece suggests festive plans for February holidays with a Lincoln birthday cabin dessert and a Washington birthday gelatin dish. It includes detailed recipe steps for a log cabin ice cream treat and a rose-tinted custard dessert, plus a note on engaging readers with news-like engagement photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe Ues Uy
Washington
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Garrels in George
A telegram announced the birth of twins a bound girl to Harm Garrels and Mrs. Garrels of George Lona. Mrs Pannkuk traveled to George to visit the newborns and all are reported well. The birth makes Mr and Mrs Pannhuk fourteen grandchildren. Olaf Finnemark, a Kossuth county supervisor, was seen handling county business at Corwith. The note ends with a civic booster slogan urging community improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwins
Corwith
Olaf Finnemark
Kossuth County
Recca Loeschen Weds Woden Farmer at Immanuel Church
Miss Recca Loeschen daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Loeschen prominent Titonka area farmers wed Chas Hipp on February 6 1929 at Immanuel church Rev A Kilian officiating Attendants were the bride’s sister and husband Mr and Mrs John Afkers The couple will reside on Mars Blakely’s farm after March 1 and are welcomed by The Topic with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recca Loeschen
John A. Loeschen
Titonka
Chas. Hipp
Immanuel Church
A. Kilian
John Afkers
High Producing Cattle in January Cow Test Report
Report from the Cow Test Association indicates 388 cows across 23 herds. Average milk 657 lbs and 21.8 lbs butterfat. 49 cows produced 40+ lbs fat, 13 produced 50+ lbs. high cow Havlck and Brewster, 66 lbs fat. Britt tops January with 15 grade Holsteins 976 lbs milk 35.4 fat. Ford and Knaupp follow with strong herd averages. Nine cows bought, two died, three sold, five culled. 11.1 lbs fat lost via faulty separators valued at $5.55. Fred Spragg, Tester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havlck
Brewster
Britt
C.E. Ford
Forest City
Geo. Knaupp
Garner
Jens Jensen
Fred Spragg
PTA Holds Interesting Meeting at High School
The Parent-Teacher Association met in the high school auditorium in regular session. The program featured community singing, a vocal solo by Mrs. Gilbert Nelson and a violin solo by Wayne Wright. The 32nd anniversary of the National PTA was celebrated with colonial costumed ladies presenting a large birthday cake lit by 32 candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Gilbert Nelson
Wayne Wright
Lennce Wright
Loraine Petersen
Ardith Nauman
Dorothy Clemans
P.T. A
Algona Diamond Jubilee to Mark 75 Years in Kossuth
Kossuth County and Algona celebrate the 75th anniversary of settlement with a Diamond Jubilee homecoming July 14 to 16. Chairman K A Haggard invites former residents to join in the old time welcome as pioneers recount frontier life and progress from 1864 to present. The note recalls Iowa’s transformation from wilderness to modern civilization and invites all to attend.
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Algona
Kossuth
Dubuque County
Iowa
Mississippi
Dubuque
Herbert Quick
Kossuth County
Wapsier
Cedar River
Janesville
Mason City
Hewitt
Clear Lake
Irvington
Cedar Falls
Ilinois Central
Two Presidents Honored For January Birthdays
The piece extols Washington and Lincoln, defending their religious character and moral influence. It notes Washington's Masonic faith and Lincoln's charitable spirit, highlighting a Presbyterian church in Washington with a pew occupied by the president. The author condemns recent attacks as unfounded and urges reverence for their legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Lincoln
United States
Crop Improvement Special Car Arrives in Titonka Friday
In February the American Beet Sugar Corporation sponsors a crop improvement exhibit touring Iowa towns. Titonka hosts a special car Friday February 22 arriving 4 30 p m and leaving 9 15 a m next morning. Demonstrations include sweet clover small grains corn and sugar beets with free motion pictures and knowledgeable speakers.
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American Beet Sugar Corporation
Mason ‘City
Belmond
Iowa
Titonka
Lakota Couple Celebrates 64th Wedding Anniversary
Will iam Wiese and his wife mark 64 years of marriage on February 6. He served as a German soldier in the Franco-Prussian era and they have long resided in Kossuth county and Lakota. Both remain active at ages 89 and 88 as residents of Lakota with decades in the area.
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Lakota
William Wiese
Kossuth County
Algona
Wiese
Ladies Aid to Hold Supper and Sale at M E Church
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will host a supper and sale on Thursday evening February 21. Dozens of donated articles will be sold after the supper to benefit the church. All are invited to attend both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
Wesley Notes Highlight Local Visits and Community Events
Wesley notes several local items including visits by John Emerson to his sister in law Mrs Geo Benner, and Gordon C Giddings family hosting A B Giddings guests. Meantime Mrs Clifton, wife of the Methodist pastor, suffered pleurisy, and measles and mumps spread among Wesley children. Community events include a postponed Firemen's ball, an Intermediate League bob party, Lent services at St Joseph’s, and a Wesley Farmers Creamery stockholders dinner February 16 at Bell Theatre with bidding for next year's buttermilk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Emerson
Geo. Benner
Mirs. Clifton
A. B. Giddings
Gordon C. Giddings
Robert Conner
Devil's Lake
N. D
A. R. Conner
Wesley
St. Joseph's Church
Wesley Farmers’ Creamery Company
Bell Theatre
Methodist Church Sunday Worship and Evening Events
Public worship Sunday at 11:00 with a Hoffman painting sermon Light of the World. A copy of the picture will be provided to each attendee. Special music and services follow Sunday School 10:00 Epworth League 7:00 and Evening service 7:45. A supper program and sale are planned for Thursday evening February 21. You will get a letter soon about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Epworth League
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Alfred JH. Nelson
Avnet Nelson
Ae Henry Thilges
Roy Olea
Pate
J. H. Jensen
Fenon
Kosauth
Des Moines
Fenton Reporter
Towa
House of Representatives
State House
Hotel Savery
Ft. Des Moines
Jensen
Lakota News
H. W. Schoenlsin
Geo. Bonacker
Topic
George Hansen
Carl Watson
Burt
Sudan
Salina Commission Co
Salina
Kansas
WM. Schutjer
Bentah Schutter
Des Moines Register
Col. Lindbergh
Miss Morrow
Tople
Recca
Loeschen
Woden
Afair
Parn
Titonki
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